► Interview Part 1: https://discoverdoublebass.com/lesson/larry-grenadier-interview-part1
► Interview Part 2: https://discoverdoublebass.com/lesson/larry-grenadier-technique
► Backstage performance of 'Pettiford' https://discoverdoublebass.com/lesson/larry-grenadier-pettiford
In the final part of this interview with Larry Grenadier, we discuss all things bass setup. Larry talks about his three double basses, where they're from and advantages of each including his travel bass. We also discuss all things double bass gear, including extensions, mics, pickups and, of course, strings!
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Interview questions:
00:00 Do you travel internationally with your own bass?
01:03 Larry’s three different basses
02:03 How do you find switching between the basses?
02:36 How do you find playing with extensions?
04:34 Playing at the ISB conference
05:01 Where did you get this Eastman travel bass from?
06:33 What strings do you use?
07:40 Bass set up
08:11 Pickups and mics
10:02 Studio set up
10:27 Strings for playing arco
12:12 Gerold Genssler and choosing strings
13:15 Any particular sound from a recording that you’re proud of?
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