Recent content by Gunnar Biggs

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    Double Bass Halsey Stevens piece

    I' ll check this out. Thanks... GB
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    Double Bass Halsey Stevens piece

    I'm looking for a piece by Halsey Stevens, "Arioso and Étude", I believe is the title. Anybody know where I can find a copy? May be out of print. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Double Bass Thomastik/Permanents work!

    Have had the Thomastik W's on the E & A and Permanents on D & G and couldn't be more pleased. Ihave a 150 year old Dutch flatback and this blend of strings works great for arco and pizz. with no sacrifice in either department. Had Mark at Hammond Ashley in San Diego do a new set up and this...
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    Double Bass Permanents for Jazz?

    The comination of the Thomastik W's on the E&A and the Permanents on the D&G are working beyond expectations. I have a 150 year old Dutch flatback and she's really responding with this blend of strings. Great arco sound; rich and responsive. Pizz is percussive but round and good sustain. It...
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    Double Bass Don't you ever wish you played flute?

    Here's one I get in elevators. : "Do you keep your girl friend in that?' I reply. "No. I keep your girl friend in there."
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    Double Bass Bach Gamba Sonata No. 2 Orchestra tuning piano accomp?

    Dbass- Got the part ordered. Thanks for steering me in the right direction. Gunnar
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    Double Bass Bach Gamba Sonata No. 2 Orchestra tuning piano accomp?

    Thanks much! I'll give Douglas a shout. GB
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    Double Bass Bach Gamba Sonata No. 2 Orchestra tuning piano accomp?

    Does anyone know of a piano accomp. part for the Bach 2nd Gamba Sonata in orch. tuning- C? Can't seem to find one anywhere.
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    Double Bass Permanents for Jazz?

    Just put Thomastik W's on E&A and Permanent D&G. Looking for that perfect arco/pizz blend. After these strings settle in I'll let y'all know where we stand.
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