elberon

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Location

Triad area, Old North State

Gender

Male

Current Setup

Horst Grunert Lott Model Bass (1985) w/Bel Canto strings
Shen Gemunder 7/8 Bass w/Spirocore weich strings
Dupree German bow
Fender USA 1976 Maple Fretless Precision Bass
Fender USA Precision Plus fretted bass (1989-90?)
Fender Jazz Fretless (ebony Warmoth neck?) no date
GK MB150E
Ampeg B-50r
TC Electronic BH-250
Hartke HD 12" cabinet
Mesa-Boogie Walkabout 15" cabinet
Shure SM57 (for pathetic vocals)

Favorite Genres

Classical, jazz, rock

Gigs and Ensembles

I direct a strings program at an arts academy and teach music theory. I'm abd for a PhD in Music Theory from CCM. I've been a member of the Lexington Philharmonic (KY), the Greensboro Symphony (NC) and performed with many regional orchestras including the Winston-Salem Symphony, Roanoke Symphony, NC Chamber Orchestra, and Charleston (SC) Symphony. Played touring musicals, ballet, opera etc. Taught as adjunct professor in music theory at UNC-Greensboro.

Previously Owned Gear

The stuff I've let go over the years makes me depressed, I'll leave it at that.

G.A.S. List

Albert Jackstadt double bass, Abraham Prescott double bass, MusicMan Sabre Classic, G&L L-2000, G&L JB, Reid Hudson french bass bow

Influences and Teachers

Teachers: Charles Medcalf, Richard Topper, Lynn Peters, Jack Budrow. Way too many others to name ranging from Jack Bruce and Billy Cox to Steve Swallow and Dave Holland. Side note: one of my sons toured as a bass player and pianist with The Avett Brothers from 2011-2018.

Hobbies and Interests

tennis, speaker restoration

Available for Instruction?

1. Bass Guitar Instruction
2. Double Bass Instruction

Teaching Credentials

BM Double Bass Performance, MM Music Theory, AP Music Theory certification, K-12 music certification, extensive college teaching experience in music theory as adjunct professor.

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