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Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald double-team guitar and bass duties with a pair of streamlined setups.

Before a show at Nashvilleā€™s War Memorial Auditorium, Miles Doughty tells Premier Guitarā€™s John Bohlinger about the guitar and bass rigs he and Kyle McDonald share while fronting Slightly Stoopid.

Thanks to guitar tech Anthony P. Levato (Tech 9) for his help with details.

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Slightly Stoopid was founded by Miles Doughty (left) and Kyle McDonald (right) in 1994. Both players share guitar and bass duties equally. Photo by Dough Hac

Whether laying down a bass groove or soloing on guitar, Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald switch instruments seamlessly.

Most guitar players suffer from bass envy. They crave low-end mojo and want to be cool in that detached, understated, bass-player way.

On the other hand, some bass players are frustrated guitarists and long for glory and a chance to step out of the shadows. Well, maybe not out of the shadows, but at least for an opportunity to play above the 7th fret. In most cases youā€™re stuck with your instrument and the role youā€™re assigned.

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