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Artist Spotlight :: Victor Potesta

Bio

Victor Potesta

My name is Victor Potesta, but I'm better known by the nickname of Titti (that's a long story...). I've been involved in music almost all of my life. I started playing drums at age 8, then moved to bass at 18. I studied Sound Recording Engineering and served as drummer, bass player, vocalist, and sound guy for several bands. I'm actually the primary bass player and singer at our local church worship band.

What/Who inspired you to pick up your instrument?

I started my musical life as a drummer, and I really admired Stewart Copeland from The Police, but I also liked a lot the bass lines from Sting. At 18, I started studying Sound Recording Engineering, and my tutor suggested switching to a more musical instrument, so I picked up a bass because of Sting and also because I was listening to a lot of Weather Report and Jaco Pastorius music at that time.

What piece of musical advice would you give yourself if you could go back in time to the beginning of your musical journey?

Practice!!! You can't build a solid playing life without practice. It's the best investment a musician can do.

What keeps you excited about playing?

I love to serve my brothers and sisters and lead them in worship. I also enjoy playing with the worship team and collaborating on other projects. I just love to have a bass on my hands all the time.

Desert Island 3 pedal pedalboard (not including tuner)

I actually have a desert island board that goes (not including tuner) with a Keeley Bassist Compressor, which is the simplest and best-sounding compressor a bass player could use; then a Sushi Box Space Heather, a tube preamp to warm up the tone with that velvety sound, and a DSM Humboldt Bass Simplifier, that is a super efficient preamp with the benefits of Cab Sim, line in and headphones out.

When you find yourself in a musical rut, what techniques do you do to break out of it?

If I find myself in that situation, I actually go back to my roots. Listening to the music that inspires me usually helps in getting out with new ideas.

Who is your favorite artist/band today? And who was your favorite artist/band ten years ago?

That's a pretty difficult one, but today I can pick John Pattitucci as my favorite artist. Ten years ago was a different story, as I was still listening to a lot of Jaco and Weather Report.

When you find yourself in a music store - what is your go-to riff when test drive gear?

I usually use a couple of tunes that we usually play at church, just to be sure that's the tone I'm after.

What is your most prized/cherished piece of gear? And why?

The bass I use the most is my Lakland Skyline 55-02, but my most cherished bass is a 2011 Fender American Special Precision Bass that I have upgraded with Hipshot hardware and an EMG Geezer Butler pickup. That Precision has the fastest and most comfortable neck of all my basses, and the Geezer pickup sounds massive.

What is the next big musical purchase you're hoping to save for?

2023 is a no-gear year, so I'll have plenty of time to save for a Fender American Professional II Precision Bass V in Miami Blue.

Gear Breakdown

Victor Potesta Gear

My pedalboard is an FX69 board Powered by a Rockboard Power LT XL battery. My chain goes like this: Bass guitar connected using a Rattlesnake instrument cable into a TC Electronics Polytune 3 Mini Noir -> Darkglass Hyper Luminal Compressor -> Walrus Julianna -> Darkglass Microtubes X -> Darkglass Alpha-Omicron -> SFX Sound Micro Thumpinator -> Darkglass Vintage Ultra Preamp. All my pedals are connected with Rattlesnake Flex Patch Cables. From my board, I send the DI Output with Cab SIM to FOH using a Rattlesnake XLR cable and the parallel output to my Markbass Nano Mark 300 head that is connected to a Hartke HyDrive HD112 cabinet with a Rattlesnake speaker cable. I use Rattlesnake cables because I love the tone and punch I get out of them and because they're really solid and reliable.



Bands / Projects

- Arena
- Hydra (Toto Tribute Band)
- Lima Stompers
- Flux
- Gracia & Verdad
- IBGS Worship Band




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9/12/2023
I found the Rattlesnake Cable Company through my search for a specific type of switching box I couldn't find locally nor in Canada for that matter. From order placement to receipt my expectations were exceeded. Customer service and product build were second to none. Kudos to Hank Donovan and his... Read
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11/4/2025
Bought my first Rattlesnake Cable Co. cable and was very pleased all around. The Customer Service was top notch, shipping was quick and the cable arrived well packaged. Performance-wise, the cable is well built and should be very durable. The sound is what I was shocked by the most (its just a... Read
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4/16/2023
Customer Service : A++ PRODUCT: A++ PURCHASE: 15’ - 4 Channel snake REVIEW: I am a touring and recording artist with decades of experience under my belt and consider myself a cable aficionado. I used to build my own custom cables so I know the amount of love that goes into each wiring. I have... Read
gord
gord
9/12/2023
I found the Rattlesnake Cable Company through my search for a specific type of switching box I couldn't find locally nor in Canada for that matter. From order placement to receipt my expectations were exceeded. Customer service and product build were second to none. Kudos to Hank Donovan and his team. Wishing them continued success.
Trevor Mosher
Trevor Mosher
11/4/2025
Bought my first Rattlesnake Cable Co. cable and was very pleased all around. The Customer Service was top notch, shipping was quick and the cable arrived well packaged. Performance-wise, the cable is well built and should be very durable. The sound is what I was shocked by the most (its just a cable, right???). I have been using pretty decent cables for years, but the Rattlesnake cable had a noticeable clarity right away, compared to my other cables. Highly recommend this product.
Todd Mosby (boomer)
Todd Mosby (boomer)
4/16/2023
Customer Service : A++ PRODUCT: A++ PURCHASE: 15’ - 4 Channel snake REVIEW: I am a touring and recording artist with decades of experience under my belt and consider myself a cable aficionado. I used to build my own custom cables so I know the amount of love that goes into each wiring. I have since purchased and used every known high end cable manufacturer on the market always chasing the best and most accurate possible signal for my guitar rig. I have tested them under the most rigorous performance standards, studio and live. When I first felt the thickness, quality and flexibility of the four channel loom I purchased I was impressed. When I jacked it into my rig I was totally blown away. It not only equaled my current cabling but actually surpassed it with a clarity I had not yet heard before. The fact that I was able to tell a difference even with my current set of patch and instrument cables is beyond impressive in my opinion. I am totally sold on this company for the rest of my cabling needs. I also love and appreciate the amazing personal touch which is missing in todays world of fast paced, impersonal corporate grab. Musicians interact with each other as a part of what we do and it seems Hank has carried his jam straight thru everything does. AB COMPARISON/OBSERVATION Asterope 10’ studio gold and Rattlesnake 15’ gold - Asterope has slight more high end clarity… Rattlesnake has slight more midrange bump. In live setting rattlesnake for sure. Studio recording session trade off contingent on type of music being tracked. Todd Mosby 2x ZMR Contemporary Instrumental Winner, USA Songwriter Awardee, many Global music awards, Grammy Voter, owner Mosby Music Group, LLC.

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