Hi there,
My name is Paul. I am a musician, composer and arranger. Best described as a multi-instrumentalist! I started out on the piano / organ when I was six with a break during my twenties. Since then I learnt to play the saxophone (tenor), clarinet (Bb), flute (alto) and the guitar. The piano and saxophone are my primary instruments. I also dabble with harmonicas teamed with a stomp box, low whistle, bodhran drum and lately a musical saw!
My taste in music is pretty eclectic ranging from classical through to hard rock but primarily I am a Jazz-o-holic! I love classical and composers such as Debussy and Bartók influence my own writing of eclectic jazz.
I’ve always loved the upright bass and have admired Marc Johnson playing for many years. I really appreciated his playing when he was with the Stan Getz Quartet. I have thoroughly enjoyed building jazz bass lines when composing and arranging compositions.
So I think it is time for me to take the plunge and get an upright bass. Due to my remote location I’ll be opting for an Electric Upright Bass (EUB) just as I opted for a digital piano. I am thinking about getting the following:
[b]NS Design NXT-4 Electric Upright Double Bass (Black Stain)
Gallien-Krueger MB112 Bass Amplifier Combo
Fishman Pro-EQ Platinum Bass Preamp[/b]
I thought a four string would be best unless anyone thinks I should go for a 5 string as I’ll get a better range for jazz? The set-up is mainly just for small studio work and practicing. Let me know if anything else is needed or if I should opt for a different amp. I don’t need a loud one as it won’t be used with any other instruments for the time being!
Look forward to seeing you all on the forum!
Paul