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Damian signs on with Tsunami Cables!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damian is excited to be working with Tsunami Cables.  We are currently in the process of developing the ideal cable with the working musician in mind.  Stay tuned but, in the meantime, why don’t you check out their website!

www.tsunamicables.com

DuoStrap Signature by GruvGear has arrived!!

The first and only professionally-tested double strap in the world!

Go to GruvGear.com for more information and ordering!

MXR Pedals

 

MXR Pedals

MXR Pedals

 

 

 

Damian tried a few MXR pedals at the 2012 Bass Player Live event and liked them so much, we made it official!!

Damian is using the MXR :

- Bass Octave Deluxe (amazing tracking, sub octave tone)

- Bass Envelope Filter (amazing tracking, VERY broad range of sounds from the most subtle to the most overt…  al totally functional, too!)

- Bass Compressor (great sound and visible level metering!)

 

Check them out!

http://www.jimdunlop.com/products/electronics/mxr

Damian signs on with Reunion Blues!

 

 

Reunion Blues

 

Damian recently signed on officially with Reunion Blues and is using their RB-B4 single bag as well as the 324-59 Double Bag exclusively.  We’re thrilled with the build quality and functionality of these bags (in addition to the legendary bullet-proof nature of their bags).

 

Check out the full line of products here: REUNION BLUES

Aguilar Amplification

 

 

 

I have come back to the family!!  Aguilar is not only some of the best bass amplification gear on the planet (all made in the USA) but the guys at Aguilar are a true pleasure to work with.  They’ve also been developing some AMAZING new gear (pedals, DI’s, pickups, on-beard pre’s, etc..) that truly blow the doors off everything else out there.  You just can’t go wrong with these guys..

A place for Europeans to check out my Skjold:

Bass Direct in the UK is now an official distributor for Skjold basses and is taking orders for my custom series. If nothing else, check out the site! It’s just chocked full of goodies and wonderful gear!

Bass Direct UK

Bass Direct UK

Tone demo for new Skjold bass !

Many have asked for it so I thought I’d post a little snippet of a tune I’m working on for the new CD (will keep you posted on THAT as well!!). It’s not fully mixed and is not a representation of the complete track, but there is a nice display of tones here. The bass is flat with a slight bass boost and the melody is flat with the neck pickup soloed. Hope you like it!!

btw: this track is in 5… see if you can feel it! ;)

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Skjold Damian Erskine Signature Series Bass!!

I am absolutely THRILLED to let you all know about something Pete Skjold and I have been working on behind the scenes for over a year now. Skjold designs will be releasing and custom building the Damian Erskine signature bass! This is the 6-string (although it will be available as 4,5,6,7…whatever you want. Completely custom built to order) that I have dreamed of… both in playability and tone. With an:
- extremely deep cutaway for 100% un-hindered access to the upper register
- over-wound pickups for a deep and rich tone
- brand new pickup mold design to incorporate the finger ramp into the pickup design (2 pickups in one pickup mold so ramp players will have a completely unified and comfortable setup)
- East pre-amps for complete tonal flexability, very stable design and neck for action as low as you want it.
-That coupled with some stunning good looks has seen my dream realized.

This first build has far exceeded my hopes and expectations… please enjoy some pix!
You can email myself or Pete through his website for more information regarding this beautiful instrument.

www.skjolddesign.com

Gruv Gear

Gruv Gear

The best portable gig cart on the market! Great for small hits as well as hauling the big stuff…

Planet Waves

planet waves

Durable, pure sound, reliable and well designed. Great cables of every kind in addition to great accessories. Works for me!

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Link to the article HERE   Damian Erskine – “So To Speak” Bassist Damian Erskine’s name may sound familiar – he is drummer Peter Erskine’s nephew – but he is also forging an identity as a top-notch electric bassist. On his newest recording – So To Speak, the Portland, OR-based artist has assembled some of [...]

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Live album released!

Damian has released a recording of his band performing at Portland State University earlier in 2011

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Featured Video

This is the first of quite a few clips that were shot at GruvGear HQ in California.  David, Ricky and I are all proud GruvGear artists and I couldn’t have been more thrilled to play with these giants.

Look for more clips, info on the gear and downloads for the audio and video at GruvGear SESSIONS !

Look for more coming to you soon!  As always, check the GruvGear page and sign up for the mailing list as we have a LOT of very cool things in the works!

Video was also shot with the support of Aguilar Amplification and Skjold Designs basses as David and I are both huge supporters of those great companies!

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