Bassist Bakithi Kumalo visits with NS Design founder, and acclaimed instrument designer Ned Steinberger in his studio and workshop in MidCoast Maine.

The two discuss and share stories about their life’s work leading to this point; Ned as instrument designer, discussing his design philosophy, his materials and the process for creating these essential tools for musicians; Bakithi describing his musical journey from South Africa as a young boy playing bass in his uncle’s band, as a session musician, to his groundbreaking work with Paul Simon, and his passion for teaching and sharing his love of music. It’s a conversation for the ages and in celebration of the true excellence of this groundbreaking instrument designer and ground breaking musician at the height of their craft.

An Interview with Ned Steinberger and Bakithi Kumalo.

00:14 - Bakithi Kumalo on NS CR RADIUS Bass Guitars - Paul Simon signature bass lines
05:39 - NS NXTa RADIUS Bass Guitar features and walk through.
18:14 - Bakithi Kumalo on strings La Bella Strings
19:24 - Bakithi Kumalo on Phil Jones Bass Amplification
20:44 - Ned on Ergonomics "Creativity without Strain"
21:29 - pickups
25:14 - a bit of chat
27:00 - Bakithi's Story
42:14 - Zimbabwe 1982
45:00 - Johannesburg South Africa - Recording Sessions
46:00 - Working as a mechanic and family life
46:49 - Paul Simon is looking for you . . . .
54:14 - Bakithi and his future music

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