WOODY HUGHES

BASS

Music has always been there for me during life's trials and tribulations, and I have always found that my mood is better when I have music playing in the background. When done in a rightfully ordered fashion, music compliments God's glory in heaven as it elevates the soul and connects us with the sacred.

With that said, I have always been around music as my parents were both involved in playing guitar and piano in church. There was never a day that went by that my parents were not playing something.

When I turned 30 years of age, I decided to pick up a guitar and start learning. I started with a Schecter Riot 6-string, and played it on and off until I moved back to Indiana in 2014. At that point I decided to start taking music seriously, and bought my first bass at the age of 40. I've always had a love for the rhythm and groove of music, so getting serious by learning the bass just seemed logical to me. If I weren't a bassist, I'd probably stay in the rhythm section and be a drummer.

In 2015, I placed an ad on craigslist.org to start a new band, and shortly thereafter, Divine Martyr was born.

In regards to my setup, I've thus far stuck with Schecter basses.  My current setup includes a Schecter Extreme Stiletto 5-string and Extreme Stiletto Studio 5-string. The difference between the two is that the studio version has a higher quality wood, is a bit heavier, and uses EMG pickups along with an additional knob to adjust tonality. I have completely moved over to a Darkglass pre-amp for some added distortion.

Finally, I thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for granting me the gift to make music. Without Him, I would not be in this project making great music with such a talented group of friends that I call family.