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EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025 · 59 MIN

Overwater Interviews - Gus Stirrat

from The Overwater Basses Podcast · host Overwater Basses

In this episode of the Overwater Interviews series, we sit down with the incredibly talented bassist Gus Stirrat, renowned for his virtuosic playing, rich tone, and profound musicality. Join us as Gus shares insights into his journey as a professional bassist, his influences, and how his Overwater basses play a key role in shaping his sound.0:00 Introduction2:35 Tom McGuire & The Brassholes5:10 Recording at Solas Sound Studios 6:06 Tom McGuire & The Brassholes - Live!6:30 Gus's musical training and running his own studio12:41 The Scottish music scene17:09 Playing Scottish folk music on bass17:28 Gus's Custom Overwater Hollowbody 20:47 Ambient solo bass example 22:11 Guitar & Bass duet29:10 Pedal board & bass effects 35:24 Gus's Overwater J Series 5 string 48:18 The perfect In Ear Monitor tone vs Front of House54:05 The Mount Rushmore of Bass! https://overwaterbasses.com/https://www.instagram.com/gusstirrat/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/solassound/?hl=enhttps://danezard.com/

In this episode of the Overwater Interviews series, we sit down with the incredibly talented bassist Gus Stirrat, renowned for his virtuosic playing, rich tone, and profound musicality. Join us as Gus shares insights into his journey as a professional bassist, his influences, and how his Overwater basses play a key role in shaping his sound.0:00 Introduction2:35 Tom McGuire & The Brassholes5:10 Recording at Solas Sound Studios 6:06 Tom McGuire & The Brassholes - Live!6:30 Gus's musical training and running his own studio12:41 The Scottish music scene17:09 Playing Scottish folk music on bass17:28 Gus's Custom Overwater Hollowbody 20:47 Ambient solo bass example 22:11 Guitar & Bass duet29:10 Pedal board & bass effects 35:24 Gus's Overwater J Series 5 string 48:18 The perfect In Ear Monitor tone vs Front of House54:05 The Mount Rushmore of Bass! https://overwaterbasses.com/https://www.instagram.com/gusstirrat/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/solassound/?hl=enhttps://danezard.com/

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