Gary Holder

[quote name='oldyellerdog' post='739775' date='Feb 9 2010, 10:56 AM']We are looking for an acoustic double bass player for our band Old Yeller Dog. We play Appalachian old time music for barn dances and festivals across the south of England. For examples of our music and video of recent performances please visit www.oldyellerdog.com Dave[/quote] Folks Are you anywhere near my neck of the woods. Coolham, Billingshurst, West Sussex. [url="http://www.bassistgaryholder.com"]www.bassistgaryholder.com[/url] Please drop me a response from my website, if you don't mind. Thank you Best wishes Gary

[b]Gary's Live Music Club Coolham Village Hall West Sussex RH13 8QN[/b] Saturday 13th February 2010 Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm Free tea & coffee. No bar bring your own refreshments. Tickets £8 [b]Lee's Company - The 'Ballad Of White Mansions' [/b] See my website [url="http://bassistgaryholder.com"]www.bassistgaryholder.com[/url] for full details.

Hello JT I'm in the Billingshurst area, always busy. [url="http://www.bassistgaryholder.com"]www.bassistgaryholder.com[/url] Play electric & double basses. Where & when do you practise? I could pop down to try out with your band if you like. Best wishes Gary

Hello folks Does anyone know if the [b]Hartke AK series[/b] paper cone cabs are the VX series but in a different appearance? Are the VX range of cabs being discontinued? I like the more vintage/traditional look of the AK series & would like to make the change from VX Best wishes Gary

[quote name='jackp86' post='689806' date='Dec 20 2009, 03:09 PM']Hi My name is Jack I am a bass player I play both bass guitar and string bass. I am currently studying the MA level in popular music. Part of the course requires that I do a project into an area which interests me. I have chosen to research into the role of the bass player with the shift from the string bass to the bass guitar within the 1950s to present and including popular music styles. I was wondering if you could please help me by answering a short questionnaire in relation to this, to form a true opinion. Thank you for your time and for helping me with this. Jack 1) How long have you been playing Bass Guitar/String Bass for or both? 28 years electric 20+ double bass 2) If you don’t play string bass/bass guitar have you thought of doubling up on either to get more recognition as a bass player? 3) Who are your favourite exponents of both string bass/bass guitar? Herbie Flowers 4) Do you think that both the bass guitar and string bass are important as bass instruments? Yes 5) What genres do you think are important for bass players to listen to? Anything & as much as possible. 6) Do you think electric guitarists can learn to play bass guitar more than string bass? No 7) Do you think bass can be used to solo as well as accompany other instruments? Yes 8) Do you think it is important to learn to sight read? Yes 9) What do you think of bass guitars such as 5 string/6 string e.g. as being an add-on to the bass players role? Yes 10) What are your opinions on electric upright basses as a substitute for the string bass? No substitute 11) What is the best amp to use for bass guitar or string bass? Roland Cube for double & electric basses 12) What pickups for string bass are the best for capturing the natural tone of the instrument? David Gage 'The Realist' but only a microphone gets the real sound.[/quote]

I have a model of that bass by Maya. Best wishes Gary

[quote name='blind pilot' post='690807' date='Dec 21 2009, 05:11 PM']just the one, my first ever last saturday , but 2010 will be a different matter![/quote] Good on you! Best wishes Gary

My Fender jazz bass has dead spots on 'G' string 4th 5th & 6th frets. I tend to avoid this area by working on the 'D'string. Beyond the 6th fret it's ok again. Best wishes Gary

[quote name='sixshooter' post='689161' date='Dec 19 2009, 04:10 PM']Hi Gary, not seen you since way back, I think the pub in Wisborough Green. Hope you are keeping well. Steve[/quote] Hello Steve Good to hear from you, that was a long time ago I think? several years? Doing well, got a club going, have a look on my website www.bassistgaryholder.com Hope to catch up again. Best wishes Gary

Herbie Flowers.

[quote name='Geejay' post='689797' date='Dec 20 2009, 02:56 PM']Hi Gary and welcome. Looks good. I'll try and get down and may even have a go at an 'Open Mic Night'. It's not too far to the West Sussex boarder from Reigate. Graham[/quote] Nice one Graham Please drop me a line first if you want to perform as I book places for open mics in advance, next available slots May 22nd. Best wishes Gary

Hello folks I'm a working bassist, happy to sort out the basics of bass playing in a [b]'nut's & bolts'[/b] type lesson to get you started in bass. Will show you acoustic double bass, electric bass, amplification, reading music & get you practicing in a live band situation. Even put you up on stage if you want to play to an audience. Just drop me a line [b]www.[url="http://bassistgaryholder.com"]bassistgaryholder.com[/url][/b] Easy to find, easy parking. Continue learning for as long as you want to. Best wishes Gary

[quote name='Mykesbass' post='688794' date='Dec 18 2009, 11:31 PM']Hi Gary, That looks really interesting - must come along - I'll subscribe to your newsletter as I'm not that far away. Welcome to the site. Mike[/quote] Cheers Mike Thanks for your interest, it would good to have you along. Free tea & coffee all evening, bring a mug. Mike Hatchard in concert Jan 9th, in a word, brilliant! Best wishes Gary

[quote name='crez5150' post='687898' date='Dec 18 2009, 12:16 AM']Hi Gary Very kool site you have there... club sounds good, hope to get down there sometime J[/quote] Thanks J Have a good Christmas Best wishes Gary

I use David Gage 'The Realist', I like the idea of getting the signal from the bass soundboard as opposed to the string/bridge vibration of a bridge mounted pick-up. As most will be aware, 'The Realist' sits under the 'E' string side bridge foot, so is firmly pressed to the bass body. When I'm working with an all acoustic group I use AKG C2000B microphone only. If I use the David Gage realist pick-up I use Roland Cube 100 Bass combo. In the past I have bought little 'stick on' peizo blocks, horrible! Underwood pick ups that slot into bridge 'wings' reliable but I didn't like the arco response & accusound peizo & mic combination but didn't like the control mixer box attaching to the bass, nice unit & reliable though. Hope that helps Best wishes Gary www.bassistgaryholder.com