Original sentence: He is known for playing Zon Basses -- specifically, the Zon HyperBass, an unusually flexible four-stringed instrument which Manring co-designed with Joseph Zon.He remains active, touring the world for performances and clinics.In addition to a tenure as the in-house bassist for the Windham Hill record label, Manring has recorded with Michael Hedges, Alex Skolnick (in the bands Skol-Patrol and Attention Deficit), Patti Larkin, and many other noted musicians.Manring studied with Jaco Pastorius for a period of time.Michael Manring is an electric bassist from the Bay Area (Northern California).The Book of Flame
Edited sentence: He has worked extensively with Michael Hedges, the near-legendary Alex Skolnick (in the bands Skol-Patrol and Attention Deficit), and many other noted musicians.He is very active, touring the world extensively for performances and clinics.He is well known for playing Zon Basses, notably the Zon HyperBass - an unusually flexible four-stringed instrument which he co-designed with Joseph Zon.Manring was also taught by Jaco Pastoriusfor a period of time, who is regarded as one of the instrument's greats.Michael Manring is an exceptionally accomplished fretless bassist and musician, based in the Bay Area (Northern California)