by Martin Simpson
I got in contact with Ludwig after seeing his band on the Zazone. I asked him for an interview but found, after quite a long wait, that he’s one of those bassists that just hasn’t got a whole lot to say so after fixing up the spelling and grammar, I didn’t bother to send the interview sheet back with more questions – this is painful enough!!!!!! Saying that, it’s still light years better than the one I tried to do with Werner Ainslie!!!!!!
How long have you been playing Ludwig?
I started playing guitar 7 years ago, but only started playing bass 2 years after that.
How did you get started?
My friend and me are big fans of band music and we decided to start a band although neither one of us could play a guitar, so we taught ourselves.
What are your favourite band / solo artist?
Blink 182
What are the amps and instruments you currently use?
Starfire bass guitar and Behringer bass amp
What instruments would you like to have if money were no object?
I would like a 5000 watt Marshall stack up amp but as far as my guitar goes, my guitar will retire when I retire, but I would like a Ibanez collectors bass guitar just to be able to say I’ve got it.
What have you been doing for the last five years or so?
Finished high school, finished college and I’m working now. Gigs always come first!
What recordings that you’ve played on would you recommend for listening?
We’ve made a few recordings, but I definitely recommend our recording that’s out now. The song that’s attracted a lot of attention is named bygones.
What’s been the low point in your career so far?
It’s actually very funny, we were playing at a gig and one of our old band members forgot what to play and sing, so he started playing some other crappy tune and we all had to improvise with it.
And what has been the high point?
Every gig is a high point on its own! People listening to your songs and going crazy because they love it!
What are your goals currently?
To get a recording contract and improve every time I play.