Interview with Nick Blacka
In this video, Geoff Chalmers interviews Nick Blacka, double bassist with GoGo Penguin. They discuss all things amplification, including instrument, amplifier, microphone, strings and effects. If you are interested in learning how to amplify your bass on large stages, I'm sure you will enjoy this. We also discuss flying with a double bass and the use of effects. You can find the timecodes to the questions below, and links to all the gear Geoff and Nick discuss.
The video ends with Nick's inspiring solo performance which you won't want to miss (14:33). It features the GoGo Penguin tune Smarra and was filmed at the stunning Left Bank Leeds.
This is the second part of our discussion with Nick Blacka. Click here to watch the first part which also features a beautiful solo performance.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
01:53 Nick's Double Bass
03:33 Strings
04:38 Extender
05:12 Pickups and Microphones
07:50 Effects
08:57 Bowing
09:30 Amplification
10:35 Flying with a Double Bass
14:31 Nick's Performance
Links
GoGo Penguin Website
GoGo Penguin YouTube
Links mentioned in the interview:
Thomastik Spirocore strings
Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings
D’Addario Helicore strings
Hipshot Bass Extender
Audix OM6 microphone
DPA 4099 (bass) microphone
Underwood bass pickup
Reverse Delay pedal
Yamahiko Bass pickup
Eletro-Harmonix Pitch Fork
Electro-Harmonix Soul Food
Acoustic Image
Ampeg SVT
Sam Wells Luthier
Jean Auray - Fly Auray Bass Case
Nick Blacka’s Double Bass:
Photos © Discover Double Bass
More from Nick Blacka
Nick Blacka from GoGo Penguin
Our first interview with Nick Blacka from GoGo Penguin, featuring a solo performance.
September 14, 2020.
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