International Society of Bassists

This short episode features Allegra Hale describing the features of the 2017 ISB Convention app. Download it and find us on the app to connect with us during the convention!

Check out more ISB-related podcasts at contrabassconversations.com/isb

352: Fingerboard Geometry with Joey Naeger

Joey Naeger recently wrote an article for Bass World titled Fingerboard Geometry. Optimal fingerboard set-up is a major topic of interest for all bass players, and I reached out to Joey to chat for the podcast.

We dig into:

scoop
why fingerboard buzzes occur
what bass makers can do to help

…and much more!

Look for Joey at ISB 2017, and check out his article for diagrams and further reading on the topic of fingerboard geometry.

351: Ramp-Up to ISB 2017

The 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention starts a week from today! We begin our ramp-up to this 50th anniversary event with perspectives from past guests.

339: Inside the 2017 ISB Convention with Nicholas Walker

Today we catch up with International Society of Bassists convention chair and president-elect Nicholas Walker and talk through all sorts of offerings for the upcoming convention. I’ll be at this event, and I hope to see you there as well!

226: ISB 2017 Convention Preview

This is a special episode featuring International Society of Bassists 2017 Convention Chair and Artistic Director Nicholas Walker discussing plans for the upcoming convention. This 50th anniversary convention looks like it will be outstanding, with several new developments unique to this event. Enjoy!

International Society of Bassists 2017 Convention
June 5-10 at Ithaca College, New York

Other ISB-related interviews you may enjoy include:

Douglas Mapp – past president of the ISB
Madeleine Crouch – general manager of the ISB