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Tom Bowlus

(editor) is an attorney by profession, but a bass player by desire. Tom first knew he wanted to be a bass player when he heard an old cassette recording of a double bass in his 3rd Grade classroom, and immediately blurted out, ‘I want to play that!’ Shortly thereafter, he was riding home from school on his 10-speed (no-handed) with a loaner plywood double bass. Tom started off playing only classical music (which he still loves, but doesn’t get much occasion to play), and added jazz (on upright) and rock (on electric bass) in high school. Throughout undergraduate and law school (and for some years thereafter), Tom played in an original rock band that gigged heavily throughout a multi-state area. Tom still gigs regularly, though not as intensively as before. Being a fan of all things audio, Tom enjoys listening to as many different products as possible, and being one who likes to share with others, he began posting various gear comparisons/reviews on the internet. This led to many friendships, and also some unique opportunities to work with several manufacturers as a ‘play-tester.’ Prior to its demise, Tom was a regular gear reviewer for Guitar World’s Bass Guitar Magazine.