This change increased the importance of the string bass. It be bought as a 4 or 5 string bass. Born in Manhattan, Dowd grew up playing piano, tuba, violin, and string bass. He was also a proficient musician, playing and recording on trombone, tuba and string bass. He plays both electric and upright string bass. In most middle school bands, strings (besides the string bass) are not used. Prima hired Louis Masinter on the string bass, a New Orleans native. Joe B. Mauldin (string bass) also played on the recording. All 6 String Guitar, 12 String Guitar and 4 String Bass. Jones played an Alembic 8 string bass on the track, giving it a distinctive tone. Edward "Doc" Goldberg (string bass), and Maurice Purtill (drums).