Guitars & Basses

Thundering bass lines, not to mention Michael Anthony’s instantly recognisable backing vocals, play a crucial role in the unique sound of high-octane rockers Van Halen, a band that has been Michael’s musical home since their formation in the mid ‘70s.

Being the son of the famous opera singer Nuri Candas, he was involved with classical music since he was a child.

With recording, performance and co-writing credits as varied as Eric Clapton, Babyface, Al Jarreau and Phil Collins, Nathan East has deservedly gained a reputation as much for musical versatility as his profound skills on bass. Few players are in more constant demand.

Few guitarists have extended their playing horizons like Rik Emmett. From rock and blues, through jazz and fusion, to folk and classical, his long and flourishing career underlines his ability as one of the world’s most accomplished and versatile exponents of the instrument.

Guitarist, Composer and Recording Artist. - “As soon as I started to play Yamaha 10 years ago, we created a bond based on great sound and trust”

Australian-born Frank Gambale is a man dedicated to the guitar, not only as a fine player and composer, but as a teacher of the instrument, whether face to face or through his instructional books and videos. Many are the players who have progressed through his guidance and inspiration.

A dynamic bass player based in Gozo, Malta. Born into a musical family in 1989 and picked up his first bass at the age of eleven. Mark Grech is a young, awe-inspiring bassist with a vast array of styles and techniques fit for any musical genre. He’s played at the country’s biggest concerts with some of the best Maltese musicians, encountering anything from Soul/hip-hop to groundbreaking rock ‘n’ roll. Mark has managed to develop his own bloodline of bass playing along the way and is enjoying every minute of it.

Bass Player, Composer, Arranger, Record Company Owner, producer.

From power ballads, chopping rhythms to soaring fretboard forays, Matthias Jabs guitar work has been intrinsic to the hard-rocking Scorpions’ sound and repertoire since joining the band in the late ‘70s. Along with founder members Klaus Meine and Rudolf Schenker, he remains at the heart of an outfit that just keeps on rockin’.

Abraham Laboriel is one of the world’s most sought-after session bassists, playing for a roster of top artists that reads like a who’s who of the jazz, crossover and popular music fields. He also has solo albums to his name and was a founding member of the internationally acclaimed fusion groups, Koinonia and Friendship.