Duarte

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.

Pine eh? HAH

Doesn't Matt Freeman play a Tony Franklin signature P bass? What's going on there... That butter P looks so nice. I think it may be ESSENTIAL

Stingray 5. The only better 5 string I've played was a Bongo!

Fran what about your PRS basses!?

[quote name='lee650' post='1181631' date='Mar 29 2011, 11:05 PM']if the big al pickups were available on a sterling body i'd be drooling [/quote] The original MM Sterling Prototype, 1992 or 1993:

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1182693' date='Mar 30 2011, 08:27 PM']If you want him to be. That's not helpful, is it. Its probably jazzy funk (only heard one CD) or funky jazz? It is what it is. Certainly not hardcore jazz but its cool.[/quote] Hahaha, I might like Jazz! Actually, his own words are "2% Jazz, 98% Funky stuff" ...ideal.

Bilbo, is Maceo Parker Jazz?

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1180170' date='Mar 28 2011, 10:13 PM']On reflection acoustic punk wasn't the greatest idea ever.[/quote] Matt Freeman is using the Fender King...thing for acoustic sets and it sounds great. I'm considering getting one of those...

[quote name='Skol303' post='1180912' date='Mar 29 2011, 03:34 PM']Tribe Called Quest have always been a favourite hip hop band of mine. And they're a goldmine of great basslines. Classic stuff.[/quote] They are amazing ...one of my favourites will always be the Lou Reed sample in 'Can I Kick It' ...great bass. Too funky:

That is all!

I was listening to this CD, and tried to post it here but it wasn't on youtube, so I uploaded it myself! Check out the loveliness of this track.

[quote name='Sibob' post='1164783' date='Mar 16 2011, 06:48 PM']Just sat and learned the bass break from You Can Call Me Al.....loved the song for 12years, only just learned it Si[/quote] Hero

Energy you say? Live performance? I wish I could see this.

Laney. My main amp is still my old Laney. one word for it ...ideal!

Just a fun line! Little Bitch - the Specials Roots Radicals - Rancid Journey to the end of the east bay - Rancid Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper!

I only have 1 bass, so that's not a problem. I've been playing 9 years and can't remember EVER breaking a string... Who breaks strings!?