Author Archives: Jonas

Tec Amp

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TecAmp PumaPuma Combo 112
Type: combo amp
Drivers: 1 x 12” @ 8 ohms, 1 x NTM-1 hi-mid speaker with double Neodym magnet system 4” cone
Features: solid state preamp with gain, taste, lo, lomid, himid, hi, master controls, switchable mute, DI pre/post, XLR balanced DI out, 1 x effects loop, tuner out, line out, line in, Freq. Response 34-18.000 Hz
Power  rating: 270 w; 350 w / 4 ohms
Dimensions (W x H x D): 44 x 45 x 35 cm;  17” x 18” x 14”
Weight:  12,5 kg / 27,5 lbs

TecAmp also offers the Puma amps as 1 x 10″, 2 x  10″ and 2 x 12″ versions.

www.tecamp.de

Swiss Army knife for bass amplification: the EDB1 preamp

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headway edb1The new EDB1, recently launched by the british company Headway, is a very versatile compact external pre-amplifier box with a couple of features you usually miss with bass amps.
The EDB1 has two channels; inputs are Mono Jack, Stereo Jack and XLR – great for blending different piezo pickups and/or microphones. The Input Impedance Switches on each channel allow you to optimize the voicing for any of the major piezo pickup types. Phantom power is also available to Jack In and XLR Inputs, making the unit friendly for use with quality Condenser Mics and with active pickups needing powering.
For shaping the sound, the EDB1 has a five band interactive EQ, switchable input impedance (a very unique feature) and three way range switch (high pass filter) which cut unwanted low end tones, below the useable frequency range of the instrument. This cuts body handling noise, unwanted resonaces, feedback and bowing noise. Feedback and other resonance problems may be further tackled by a very effective, broad ranging tunable notch filter and a Phase Reverse control.
Outputs are via a balanced XLR D.I. out and a line out Jack. If an earth loop is heard causing hum, you may kill it by pressing the Earth Lift Switch. The two outputs also allow you to split the signal, such as between double bass amp for stage monitoring and an out front mixing desk. Powering is via two 9v Batteries, or via plug in DC Power supply.

(Available at www.jonaslohse.de)

Update: iRealBook 2.2

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Massimo Biolcati has released version 2.2 of iRealBook for Apple iPhone and iPod touch.
What’s new in version 2.2:
• Apple iPhone OS3.0 is required
• 75 more songs added for a total of 700
• New font for improved readability
• Landscape mode with extra large font
• Support for multiple playlists with independent transpositions
• Improved backup
• Custom color themes (e .g. almond background and black text, or white text on beaver, or many else)
• Songs and playlists can now be emailed without leaving the app
• Added 12/8 time signature
• Added 9#5, 13#11, 5, 2, add9 chord qualities
• Fixed a bug that would prevent the opening of emailed songs on OS3.0

ISB Awards 2009

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Every two years, the International Society of Bassists gives its Distinguished Achievement Award, the Society’s highest honor, to a bassist who has demonstrated and attained the highest level of excellence, and whose career has had significant influence on the worldwide double bass community. The 2009 Distinguished Achievement Award honoree is jazz legend Ron Carter.
Mr. Carter received a rousing standing ovation by the audience and an etched granite memento of the occasion during a surprise presentation at the close of his headlining concert with guitarist Russell Malone at the recent ISB convention at Penn State University.

In addition, the ISB also gives a number of Special Recognition Awards, presented biennially to recognize those who has contributed their special talents, knowledge and support to furthering ISB ideals. 2009 recipients include:

Composition – Peter Askim
Lutherie – Michael Krahmer (one of the Pöllmann Bros.)
Scholarship – John Goldsby
Teaching – Francois Rabbath
Solo Performance – Renaud Garcia Fons
Jazz Performance – Rufus Reid
Orchestral Performance – Klaus Stoll
Historically Informed Performance – Rob Nairn
Young Bassists Ambassador – Cathy Elliot
Special Merit – L’Orchestre de Contrabasses
Friend of the Bass – Sue Haug, Director of the Penn State School of Music
Friend of the Bass – Barbara Korner, Dean of the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture
Friend of the Bass – Russell Bloom, Assistant to thFriend of the Bass – Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

Jade Visions: Book on Scott La Faro

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Jade visionsHelene LaFaro Fernandez, younger sister of the great double bassist innovator Scott La Faro, has published  a biography of his brother. Scott died at the age of 26 in 1961, just two weeks after some of the most famous trio recordings in jazz, the Village Vanguard sessions produced by Orrin Keepnews (= “RE:
Person I Knew”) with Bill Evans and Paul Motian.

I’ve got my copy of this book last weekend – highly recommended!

Amazon Affiliate-link: Jade Visions: The Life and Music of Scott LaFaro

Phil Palombi has recently published a book with transkriptions of Scott la Faro’s solos:  www.philpalombi.com/lafaro

Headway

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headwayEDB-1

(discontinued, replaced by EDB-2 – see below)
Type: dual channel preamp (suitable for violin/guitar or bass instruments)
Features: Mono/Stereo Jacks Inputs, XLR input, Input impedance switchable to optimise various pickup types, 3 Way “Range” Control selects High Pass Filter (Low cut settings, between Guitar, Violin or Bass), 2 Channels, 5 Band EQ, Tunable Notch Filter with variable band width + In/Out, Phantom Power to Inputs via Switch, Balanced XLR Line Out ( Mix of 2 Channels ) + Earth Lift Switch, Jack Line Out in Mono Mix of 2 Channels, Battery or External DC Plug In Power Supply, Low Battery Indicator

EDB-2

Headway_EDB-2Type: dual channel preamp (suitable for violin/guitar or bass instruments)
Features: Mono/Stereo Jacks Inputs, XLR input, Input impedance switchable to optimise various pickup types, 3 Way “Range” Control selects High Pass Filter (Low cut settings, between Guitar, Violin or Bass), 2 Channels, 5 Band EQ (EQ on Ch.1, Ch.2 or on both channels), Tunable Notch Filter with variable band width + In/Out, Phantom Power on ch. 1 (Phantom to “Ring” or “Tip” at 9V) and ch. 2/XLR (18V) , Balanced XLR Line Out ( Mix of 2 Channels ) + Earth Lift Switch, Jack Line Out in Mono Mix of 2 Channels, Aux in Mini-jack input (for e.g. iPod), Battery or External DC Plug In Power Supply, Low Battery Indicator

headway_EDM-1EDM-1

Type: 1-channel preamp
Features: EQ-presets for bass, cello, guitar, violin and other instruments, 3-band EQ, 3-way impedance switching, Phantom Powering to “Ring” or “Tip” at 9v, tunable range control, p

owered via 9v battery, Phantom Power from Mixers or optional 18v Power Supply

www.headwaymusicaudio.com

available at www.kontrabass-atelier.de

Ibanez

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Promethean P500H Head

Type: amp head, single channel
Power Rating: 500W
Features: 6-band graphic EQ/bass and treble shelving tone controls, Peak limiting circuit, Vibe (color) control knob, 2-way Clip Indicator, Auxiliary input (1/8″), Balance line out (XLR), Phones out, tuner out (1/8″)
size: 11″W x 10.4″D x 2.2″H
weight: 6.4 lbs Promethean

The Promethean head can be mounted into a combo (like pictured) or used with any high-quality bass speaker cabinet with the appropriate handling requirements.

Promethean 10″ Combo P5110

Detachable P500H head with extension cabinet
Features: 10″ subwoofer rated at 250 watts, High frequency dome tweeter with passive crossover, Tilt-up system
size: 12.8″W x 13.1″H x 14.2″D
weight: 27.6 lbs

www.ibanez.com