Yamaha Artist Billy Sheehan To Conduct Online Master Class

BUENA PARK, Calif. — Billy Sheehan, one of the most electrifying bass players in the world, will present a Bass Player magazine Artist Master Class Webcast on Sept. 17, 2008 at 9:00 p.m. EST (6:00 p.m. PST). The class, entitled "Bass: Top to Bottom", will focus on technique and tone; moderator Jonathan Herrera, a senior editor at the magazine, will convey live questions from audience members.

Billy Sheehan
Yamaha Bass Artist
Billy Sheehan
The cost of the seminar, $19.95, includes live viewing, participation in the Q & A session, plus nine additional viewings of the archived webcast. To register, please click here.

All live registered attendees will qualify to win a new BB714BS Billy Sheehan Signature Bass from Yamaha, which is based on the classic BB414 body style. The new four-string model features a unique woofer pickup that Sheehan designed with Yamaha's master guitar builder, John Gaudesi at Yamaha Artist Services Hollywood. Aesthetic details include gorgeous black nickel hardware and a black metallic finish. Sheehan's current Signature model, the ATT LTD II, will also remain in Yamaha's product lineup and will be available in new colors, including Black and Lava Red.

Known as one of the most dynamic players to ever pick up a four-string, Sheehan made his name with David Lee Roth and Mr. Big and has had an active solo career.

For more information, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Yamaha Guitars, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; or e-mail infostation@yamaha.com.