In this episode, Gary Upton, the founder of Upton Bass, joins us for an in-depth conversation about the craftsmanship, innovation, and business of building double basses. We explore a wide range of topics including the growing popularity of 5/8-sized basses, the development of Kay-inspired plywood models, the economics of bass-making, and Upton’s ventures into creating… Continue reading 1121: In-depth with Gary Upton – The Craftsmanship Behind Upton Bass
Category: Gear
1095: Kostas Patsiotis on gear
Kostas Patsiotis has an upcoming solo bass album “Childhood Heroes” and recently released “This Moment,” his first instrumental single from it. We talk about his use of looping, various technical setups to perform live, his desire to incorporate more Mediterranean sounds, and much more. Be sure to follow along with Kostas on his website, YouTube,… Continue reading 1095: Kostas Patsiotis on gear
1069: Exploring Music and Innovation with Petru Iuga
In this conversation, Petru Iuga, a renowned Romanian double bassist, discusses his experiences during the pandemic, his contributions to the ToneBase platform, and the development of the ErgoBass, a product designed to enhance bass playing ergonomics. He reflects on his musical journey, incorporating elements of martial arts into his musical practice, and the impact of… Continue reading 1069: Exploring Music and Innovation with Petru Iuga
1059: Exploring the Rich Soundscape of Gut Strings with Ernst Glerum
Today’s episode dives into the multifaceted career of bassist and pianist Ernst Glerum, focusing on his recent piano-bass album Détaché. We delve into Ernst’s use of gut strings on his mid-19th-century English bass and his shift to a mix including Pirastro Olive strings. Ernst shares his compositional process, the technical challenges and expressive nuances of… Continue reading 1059: Exploring the Rich Soundscape of Gut Strings with Ernst Glerum
1041: Peter Doubrovsky and Brandino on 5-string double basses
Peter Doubrovsky and Brandino are both renowned musicians and fans of the 5-string double bass. Peter Doubrovsky, aside from his work with the Pasadena Symphony and POPS orchestra, is a highly sought-after recording musician. His illustrious career spans over twenty years, during which he has recorded for countless feature film soundtracks. Some notable works include… Continue reading 1041: Peter Doubrovsky and Brandino on 5-string double basses