Wilbur “Bad” Bascomb’s Petillo Five String Bass! German quilted maple, Nigerian ebony center highlight and American alder back. The wooden pickup covers are layered with Nigerian ebony and German flame maple. The covers also have a European geometric motif inlay on top. Wilbur “Bad” Bascomb is an American bassist who has played on numerous jazz and funk recordings. Born in Washington Heights, New York, he is the son of Jazz trumpet player Wilbur “Dud” Bascomb, who was member of the Erskine Hawkins Orchestra, and later played with Duke Ellington for a short time. He has recorded with Galt McDermot, Jeff Beck, James Brown and B.B. King. Known for his performance on Jeff Beck’s Wired album and the soundtrack for the 1979 film version of Hair, he co-wrote “Head For Backstage Pass” a riff-based jam featured on Wired, in which he plays an extensive bass solo in the introduction. His song “Black Grass” from his Black grass music album was also included in the influential breakbeat compilation Ultimate Breaks and Beats. Wilbur is currently playing bass in the Lion King on Broadway.
