Eric Swanson

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Location

Boston, MA

Current Setup

Hungarian flat back double bass, completely rebuilt and fully tricked-out by luthier Jed Kriegel
Sue Lipkins French bow
Louis Morizot French bow
Penco Jazz Bass ("lawsuit bass") guitar with upgraded bridge, pickups, machines, with re-fretted and re-worked fingerboard

Favorite Genres

Jazz, orchestral music, chamber music, or nearly anything composed by Tim Smith

Gigs and Ensembles

I am now a hobbyist musician (professional cabinetmaker); various pick-up ensembles

Previously Owned Gear

Lots

G.A.S. List

More time

Influences and Teachers

Teachers:
(primarily studied with) Terry Plumeri,
(also studied with) Lew Norton (NYPhil), George Mraz, Robert Brennand (Principal Bass, NYPhil)
Manhattan School of Music (attended on full scholarship, 1979-80)

Hobbies and Interests

Ongoing music study and playing, time with family.

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