Any experience of Krivo DB mag p/u?

[fatback]

Has anyone tried one of these Krivo magnetic jobs?

[url="http://cgi.ebay.com/KRIVO-Handcrafted-Magnetic-Pickup-Upright-bass-/300470371925?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45f56e0655"]Krivo[/url]

They look nicely discrete compared to the Schaller, and they have a no-screws mounting.

Thoughts?

[Gareth Hughes]

I had one and liked it a lot. Had to send it back tho as the connections became faulty and the output dropped considerably. In fairness to Jason Flores, who makes them, he refunded $100 out of my $160 which I thought was fair as I think it was at least a year after I had the pickup that I had a fault with it. He had offered to replace the pickup entirely, then touring and life got in the way so I agreed to a refund.

I now have a Schaller but didn't have them both at the same time to A/B them. If memory serves well I don't recall there being a big difference in tone or volume. A good pickup for sure tho. Plus it has the advantage of not needing to be screwed into place, therefore transferable.

Edited September 30, 2010 by Gareth Hughes

[slobluesine]

some not so good opinions here....

[url="http://www.doublebasschat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10127"]http://www.doublebasschat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10127[/url]

[keeponehandloose]

I have one in the cupboard somewhere,yes there is a bit of buzz with it as many reviews say,but no more than a single coil.
Have a punt on it if you fancy,I bought it second hand so dont want a lot for it.
Velcros to the end of the fingerboard

[fatback]

Thanks for the insights. Might be worth a go in case feedback probs get to be just too much.


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