Taka Hirose began playing bass at the age of 14 and played in several jazz and metal bands during his school years. Taka moved to Tokyo and worked for guitar manufacturing specialists ESP and played music at night. After performing for Tokyo Yakuza bosses, Taka moved to London where he joined a new band, which would then become Feeder.
“I’ve been using Seymour Duncan (Basslines) pickups over 20 years. For me they are so comfortable, satisfying and reliable. Giving me the sounds and tones I want every time. I have used lots of Seymour Duncan’s Fender P and J style pickups. Though Fender pickups are original, I prefer Seymour Duncan’s. Here I use Antiquity P-Bass and Music Man style pickups on this bass guitar.”

Alongside his work with Feeder, Taka also works as an electronic music solo musician, often playing all the instruments alongside bass on a series of recordings under the alias name of “Funkybottom.”
Feeder’s Official Website: http://www.feederweb.com