This article series is about the tools of popular guitarists or bassists.. What are their favorite guitars or basses and how is it related to them? This time with Marco Mendoza (Iconic, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Dead Daisies, Black Star Riders, Blue Murder, Ted Nugent Band, John Sykes Band).
When you start bass playing and do you remember your first bass?
I started playing Guitar at age 15 approx , and my first bass we found in a pawn shop very cheap , no brand but a precision Copy.
What are your influences and which bass players are your faves?
Paul Mcartney, Chris Squire, Gregg Lake, Jaco etc etc
How many basses do you own and what are your favorite models?
Right Now I don’t know how many I own but more than 60 perhaps, and My signature MM4 ESP Ltd is my Fav also my 6 Fretless custom by Fernandes many moons ago.
What do you think makes the perfect bass and amp?
Tone Tone Tone and Head Room …Dependable ….
Which basses and amps were used on the new album or for recordings?
I used a few, Fender5, ESPLtd5, myMM4 Signature and also a Musician5
When you only can choose one bass, which one will you take?
A 5 Fender
