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Preamp - next thing on the list then!

I've got one of the Kent Armstrong pickups on the way. It's made and paid for ... ...also got a K&K Bass Max for the hell of it. I'll let y'all know how it goes!

I got one. If you don't count the double bass (which actually is my main bass) 1994 Sterling, absolutely lovely. I'm about to acquire a mexican Jazz Bass for free though!

This is geat. I watched Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll the other night and it reminded me how much I love the Blockheads. I saw them last year and it was great! SUpporting the Pogues it was an incredible gig.

I think this is my new favorite album...these bass sounds are just BAD.

When the bass kicks in, **** me. I don't know how this tone is created ...I think possibly a bowed double basss with a ton of effects? Z

Love it.

Heheh, do it man! Great song

Thanks man! I'll keep you informed of any gigs in the near future.

Great, thanks. Ideal!

Okay, I've decided to go with the Kent Armstrong - I can use that live with no problems and use mics in the studio. I've had a reply from Aaron, he said I need to give him a drawing or tracing of the end of the fingerboard. Don't want to sound stupid but what does that actually mean? The end of the board or the 'edge' Thanks for the help guys!

Thanks, yep I found the thread and have sent Aaron an email. Thing is with my band we have never played amplified so I don't know how loud it could be? We don't have a drummer but there is quite a lot going on. Edit: Here's a video of a band practice the other day. First time we have played all together, but we'll be doing this kind of thing in smaller venues and outdoor stages. In this video you can really hear the bass (if you're using good speakers) because it just resonated the entire shed, but obviously that won't always be the case! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXzgU00hsa0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXzgU00hsa0[/url]

Righto, thanks for the help guys!

Thanks for the info. Can't find much info on the KA, but I'll keep looking.

I see, that makes sense. I hadn't considered magnetic pickups but I'll do a bit of research. The one magnetic I've seen about is the Schaller. It's relatively inexpensive I think ...I want to get one thing that'll just work and not have to worry about changing for live and studio stuff. Perhaps in the studio a combination of the magnetic and mic would work? In the past I've only ever used mics for recording.

Hello all you double bass guys! I am after a pickup for my cheap chinese double bass. For recording and live work ...I play folk / bluegrass / "acoustic punk" stuff. We are going to be playing pub gigs and small outdoor festivals soon, as well as recording a couple of albums. Theband consists of 3/4 double bass, acoustic guitar, mandolin, harmonica and vocals. Thing is I've never looked at pickups before, and there are so many options. I've looked at the K&K Bass Max and a cople of others but it's all a bit confusing... What do you guys reckon? Cheers

I would be there but just got back up to birmingham ...d'oh!

Thanks dude. There'll be more in the summer ...I wanna work on a cover of Come On Up To The House in this styleee!

I posted this in off topic but just want to get opinions really! We're hoping to gig in the summer, rather than being confined to this tiny shack... Thanks

BY THE POWER OF RA! Incredible.

there's a thread on the EB forum at the moment from some guy who did the same to his SUB. The SUBs are made of poplar, but it still looks really nice. I'd say go fer it!

Haha, I'm not knocking it - I'm intrigued by it - never heard of a Pine bass before. I'ma doing research about woods now!

[quote name='Johnston' post='1191745' date='Apr 7 2011, 02:12 PM']Ahh when EBMM make something out of it and charge a fortune it will be more appreciated .[/quote] [quote name='dave_bass5' post='1191764' date='Apr 7 2011, 02:30 PM']yeah but it will still have a weak G sting :-)[/quote] [quote name='Johnston' post='1191776' date='Apr 7 2011, 02:46 PM']Weak G strings are a good thing. Easier on the teeth than a strong one .[/quote] HAH ...I am interested to see how pine holds up. If it's anything like my desk, not long.