Double Bass Magnetic Pickup Wanted.

[gypsyjazzer]

If you have a double bass plckup you no longer require send me a PM with details. Thanks.

[gypsyjazzer]

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[knicknack]

Hey @gypsyjazzer, I have this Armstrong pickup that was made for my previous bass. Is this the kind of thing you are looking for? Attaches with Dual Lock to the end of the fingerboard. 

 

I use synthetic core strings, so it's been sitting in a drawer for a while!

[gypsyjazzer]

Hi Knicknack

 

Interesting pickup for DB. No experience of them. I notice that the box in the picture says: UK. Is that the Kent Armstrong pickups made in the USA?

As I have no experience of the pickup in the photo you sent could you answer the following questions?

 

a) What is 'Duel Lock' to the end of the fingerboard? Does it attach with velcro? (In the past I did have a pickup that attached with velcro and the pickup would fall off.)

b) Am I right in thinking that the 4 'posts' are adjustable pole pieces for each string? What is the centre to centre measurement between each pole screw?

c) I notice that there are 2 seperate leads in the photo--explain why two leads and their function?

d) What is the input to the pickup---1/4" jack and 1/4 inch jack to the amp?

e) Asking price?

 

Many thanks,

gypsyjazzer

[Marty Forrer]

Do not use regular velcro. Dual Loc is the industrial strength equivalent of velcro and will hold 15kg. I have a Krivo which looks almost identical to that Armstrong, and with Dual Loc it has never budged.