# Rob Marchant/ Riverboat Gamblers

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Podcast: [Why Bass? with Donivan Blair](https://stenobird.com/podcast/why-bass-with-donivan-blair-7722653)
Published: 2026-04-01T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.ruinousmedia.com/whybass
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## Resource

Rob Marchant the bassist for Slowride, Saboteur, Drakulas, Riverboat Gamblers and is one of Donivan’s best friends. In this episode Donivan and Rob discuss the beginning of Rob’s bass playing as a young punker and his love for Mani from The Stone Roses/Primal Scream. Rob shares the story of joining Texas legends The Riverboat Gamblers and the two share their love for the undisputed champion of bass guitars, the Fender Precision. Our partners help make this show happen! Please give them a visit. Unleash the full force of you guitar and bass set up with our friends at Jim Dunlop. Jim Dunlop offers the absolute BEST in pedals, effects, picks and strings and more. Go to Jim Dunlop For 50 years, Schecter Guitars has pushed the limits of craftsmanship, innovation, and tone—building instruments trusted by players who demand more from their sound. This milestone celebrates a legacy forged on stages and in studios worldwide, while looking boldly ahead to the next era of performance-driven design. Have your mind blown here. Schecter Guitars Riverboat Gamblers Spear Music Course of Empire True Widow Team Mortgage Bad Nerves Zero Boys Vicious Circle Hagfish Afghan Wigs Dan McCarthy Stone Roses Jesus Lizard Talk Talk Tears for Fears No Means No Mentioned in this episode: Schecter Guitars Why Bass? is sponsored by Schecter Guitars. Head over to Schecter for all your guitar needs. https://www.schecterguitars.com/ Jim Dunlop Why Bass? is brought to you by Jim Dunlop/MXR. Head to https://www.jimdunlop.com/

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