Stu

Stuart Pagett

As part of the bands rhythm section, Stu provides the essential link between beat and melody in the form of funky fast fingered bass.


A true technician, Stu's ability to hold down a groove is one of the key factors in The Guards' ability to keep a crowd dancing.

Stu's been playing bass from the age of 15 and is completely self-taught. He joined the band in 2009 after jamming with Jason while trying to get back into music after an eight year break to raise a family.

stu@the-guards.co.uk


Stu's Gear

Favourite Albums

  • Whats the Story Morning Glory - Oasis
  • The best of Blur - Blur
  • Blood Sugar Sex Magik - The Red Hot Chilli Peppers
  • Legend - Bob Marley
  • Nevermind - Nirvana

Favourite players

  • Flea - The Red Hot Chilli Peppers
  • Mark King - Level 42

..and "many more but I don't know what their names are".

Bass

Equipment

Stu plays a Westfield five-string bass guitar and uses Laney amplification and Zoom effects.