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Contrabass Conversations

Contrabass Conversations

double bass podcast

366: Rick Jones of Acoustic Image

Rick Jones started Acoustic Image to solve the problem of hauling around a bulky amplifier that artificially colors the acoustic sound of the bass.  As an engineer, he came up with unique methods of construction that keep the weight down and eliminate the problem of cabinets changing the sound of the instrument.

Rick had a prototype new amp at the convention and was getting feedback from convention participants.  We chat about this prototype, the origins of Acoustic Image, and much more!

Be sure to check out the Acoustic Image Facebook page and check out this post about Martin Wind trying out the latest from the company.

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/contrabassconversations/CBC_366_-_Rick_Jones_Interview.mp3

355: Tom Mendel on Hamilton, pedal boards, and finding joy in playing

Tom Mendel is currently playing bass for the Chicago production of Hamilton.  He has performed on over 100 musical theater productions like Wicked, The Lion King, Billy Elliot, and Book of Mormon.  Tom is also the President Emeritus of the Theatre Musicians Association.

We also cover the gear that Tom is using for Hamilton.

Tom uses most of the same gear that Richard Hammond is using for the New York production of Hamilton:

  • Lakland Joe Osborn 5 string bass
  • Lakland Hollowbody 4 string bass with flat wounds (to emulate the Hofner Beatles bass sound)
  • Arturia KeyLab
  • Poellmann upright bass with low C chromatic extension (low notes are required for Hamilton book)
    • Thomastik for lower strings and Pirastro Flat Chromesteels for the super strings
  • Avalon U5 Direct Box for electric bass
    • GHS Super Steels
  • OPUS 1000 Direct Box for acoustic bass
  • DPA Microphones
  • Additional upright gear:
    • Visual Sound Volume Pedal
    • Wilson Pickup
  • Pedal board (used mainly for two tunes: Blow Us All Away and Washington On Your Side):
    • Pedaltrain Jr
    • Voodoo Lab Switcher
    • Aguilar Tone Hammer
    • Peterson StroboFlip
    • BOSS TU-3 Chromatic Tuner
    • BOSS CE-3 Chorus
    • MXR Octave Divider (two of them)
    • Fulltone Supa-Trem
    • Passive volume control and true bypass from Tom Urwin of Peregrine Effects

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/contrabassconversations/CBC_355_-_Tom_Mendel_Intervew.mp3

345: jazz legends on the business of music

This episode features highlights from past jazz bassist guests discussing the business of music.  Follow along with all of our jazz content at contrabassconversations.com/jazz.

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/contrabassconversations/CBC_345_-_Jazz_Legends.mp3

344: what David Arend does to stand out from the crowd

David Arend is active as a classical, jazz, hip hop, singer/songwriter and electroacoustic musician.

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/contrabassconversations/CBC_344_-_David_Arend_Interview.mp3

343: why Matt Ulery started his own record label

Matt Ulery is a jazz bassist, bandleader, and composer based in Chicago, Illinois.  He recently released his seventh album and has started his own record label.

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http://traffic.libsyn.com/contrabassconversations/CBC_343_-_Matt_Ulery_Interview.mp3
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