Study With Dave LaRue!
Bass Central is proud to have Dave LaRue as our In-House Instructor on Saturdays.! In case you're not aware, here is a little about this world renowned Bassist:
.Please contact Dave directly at dave@davelarue.com for scheduling.
Dave LaRue is an American bassist who performed with the Dixie Dregs from 1988 to 2017 and with guitarist Steve Morse's Band since 1989. He also has worked with Dream Theater's John Petrucci, Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian and Jordan Rudess. He plays Music Manbass guitars, among them the "Sterling" and "StingRay 5 five-string" but has mainly switched to their "Bongo" line (which he was instrumental in helping develop) including four- and five-string fretted and fretless models. From March 2006 to September 2006, he toured with Joe Satriani on the Super Colossal tour.[1] Most recently, LaRue became a member of the supergroup Flying Colors alongside long-time bandmate Steve Morse.[2]
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