Carl Young - Bass

I have been playing music since age 11, my first instrument was the drums. I then went on to play clarinet, baritone, alto, and tenor saxophone. After that came the piano and flute out of my desire to be a well rounded musician.

I noodled on the bass a little bit for several years before I picked it up and got serious in 1983. From that point on I had found my newest passion.

Since that time I have played with many artists both live and recorded. There are too many too recall from memory but here is a partial list: Chanté Moore, Don Cherry, Cree Summers, De Barge, Dionne Farris, Jimmy Whitherspoon and many others.

I have been in Spearhead since November 1994, and it has been a consistently incredible experience. We are currently out on the road for the summer months. Travelling and seeing so much of the world is one of the best parts of being in this group. I love meeting new people and developing relationships with people of all cultures. If you ever come across me at a show, please feel free to come up and introduce yourself. 

Or if you would like to get in touch with me electronically, my e-mail address is c-ya-later-sounz@mindspring.com

For musicians who are really interested (I know there are some hardcore gearheads out there!) here is a list of the instruments you might see me playing on the road.

I play a 1980's Selmer USA, tenor saxophone, and a Deford Flute. I also play a Hartfield 5 string bass (for the last 12 years) and a Modulus quantum 6 string bass (with a bolt on neck). I love both basses, but I currently am most excited about the Modulus.

I use an Ampeg SVT pre-amp and a crest 901 power amp, to run 4 Wayne Jones series 2x10" bass cabinets (which rock!!!) The cabinets are from an amp builder, Wayne Jones (of course) who lives in Melbourne Australia. He used to work for Trace Elliot and has now branched out on his own. He's a Genius of acoustics, and any serious bass player might wanna check out his site.

That's it for now folks. I'll be updating this page from time to time and if you have any question about me, Spearhead, music or life, check me out at at www.carlyoung.net

Don't forget to come up and say "HI!"
Peace, Stay Human, Carl