David Gage Archives
ISB Presents Center Stage with Dave Holland and David Gage
The International Society of Bassists has announced a special edition of their ISB Center Stage series of online interviews. On January 16th, jazz bass legend Dave Holland will be speaking with luthier and inventor David Gage.
David Gage Instruments Introduces Realist LifeLine Double Bass Pickup
David Gage Instruments is adding to their Realist series of instrument pickups with the Realist LifeLine. The new double bass pickup is a self-powered piezo that the company describes as offering a “focused bass sound.” The LifeLine works on basses with adjustable bridges and is mounted on the bridge adjuster without glue or fasteners. Its output jack is held tightly...
Bass of the Week: David Gage Czech-Ease Double Bass
Anyone who has traveled with an upright bass knows that it can be a real hassle. While electric upright basses are easier to get around, they don’t give the same feel and response as their acoustic brethren. Renowned luthier David Gage reacted to the issue by designing the Czech-Ease: a full scale double bass that features an abbreviated body for...
Ned Steinberger and David Gage Team Up for Realist Docking Station for Double Bass
Double bassists know that with most upright bass pickups, you don’t get a volume control unless you mount a full preamp on your bass. As a solution to that, Ned Steinberger and David Gage teamed up to create the Realist Docking Station, a “no fuss dock and volume knob” that works with any double bass pickup. The device mounts onto...
David Gage’s Shop Hosts Open House
David Gage String Instruments has announced they will be holding an open house at their shop in New York City to celebrate the new school year. The free event will take place September 25 from 2 to 6 PM, and is set to include informative sessions, titled “Ask the Luthiers,” “Traveling with a String Bass,” and a special presentation by...