Lloyd Brevett was taught everything by his father David, who played and built his own basses. It was a difficult process, according to Brevett. "We start by salvaging fine wire to make the A, D and G strings. Then you would wax the wire and then you must wrap it by hand with twine, a kind of tough hemp. That take a long time and you must be careful to do it tight. One time I had wrapped the strings and while my old man was playing it, the string start to unravel, and oh man, that mean troubles for poor me."

Rasta Elder, founding member of the Skatalites, and recipient of Jamaica's Order of Merit Award for his contribution to the development of the local music industry. Inspiration to many, including King Tubby, Bunny Lee, Sons of Negus, Robbie Shakesphere, et. al. Played important role in the recruitment of Jamaican musicians to the Rasta movment. Read on... Cont.