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Guys, check this out my band Havana Swing footage from new DVD [color=#333333][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3][left]Taken from Havana Swing's sellout concert at the Gardyne Theatre in Dundee, Scotland.[/left][/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3][left]Full DVD available from iTunes and Amazon shortly and can be pre-ordered by e-mailing [email protected][/left][/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3][left]Havana Swing are:[/left][/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3][left]Walt Smith (clarinet)[/left][/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3][left]John Whyte (lead guitar)[/left][/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3][left]Ashley Malcolm (lead guitar)[/left][/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3][left]Alain LeGrande (rhythm guitar / vocals)[/left][/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3][left]Calum McKenzie (double bass)[/left][/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=arial, sans-serif][size=3][left]Filming and DVD production by TV Energy Productions.[/left][/size][/font][/color] http://youtu.be/_sbRAXmC_W8

That's a great review Tom, I bought one on PAY-PAL last night on the strength of listening to your clips so can't wait to try. My plan is to use Hurley on my back up bass along with BP100 then plug both into KK blender and blend both. For my main bass I use Underwood and BP100 then thru KK which I think works well. I know The Fishman get bad press but I like it for the most part. I find the combo of both irons out any dead spots or quiet notes. I think what you are doing is great! When I think of the money I have spent over the years on mikes and pick-ups amps and stuff,it would have been great to have a try before you buy up and running. This site is a great resource too for tech problems advice and bouncing ideas off other players, just wish it was here 25 years ago, would have saved me a fortune. All the best Calum

[quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1329576730' post='1544450'] So, this pup is now installed, not too much fuss but I had to file down the treble side slot for it to fit. The Hurley has noticeably less output than the Full Circle. I played with the tightness of the Hurley a bit but that just changed the tone and not output really. To me the FC is fuller and more even up and down the register, but darker than the Hurley. The Hurley has a nice treble ping to the attack and a bigger bottom, almost sounds more "open". I made a few no frills recordings, this is the bass into an Art tube MP preamp into my audio device on the laptop. These were wavs that I converted to mp3 for size. Probably best to use head phones or good speakers. The bass is a cheap hybrid with med-high action and Velvet Animas. Be gentle on my playing The Hurley [attachment=100257:fc-hurley-compare-hurley.mp3] The Full Circle [attachment=100256:fc-hurley-compare-fc.mp3] EDIT: I tried to attach these files as mp3. It saves them with a different extension for some reason. If you download it then change the extension to mp3 it will play. Not sure how else to upload these. I tried Sound Cloud but it buggared the sound of the file and introduced noise [/quote][quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1329576730' post='1544450'] So, this pup is now installed, not too much fuss but I had to file down the treble side slot for it to fit. The Hurley has noticeably less output than the Full Circle. I played with the tightness of the Hurley a bit but that just changed the tone and not output really. To me the FC is fuller and more even up and down the register, but darker than the Hurley. The Hurley has a nice treble ping to the attack and a bigger bottom, almost sounds more "open". I made a few no frills recordings, this is the bass into an Art tube MP preamp into my audio device on the laptop. These were wavs that I converted to mp3 for size. Probably best to use head phones or good speakers. The bass is a cheap hybrid with med-high action and Velvet Animas. Be gentle on my playing The Hurley [attachment=100257:fc-hurley-compare-hurley.mp3] The Full Circle [attachment=100256:fc-hurley-compare-fc.mp3] EDIT: I tried to attach these files as mp3. It saves them with a different extension for some reason. If you download it then change the extension to mp3 it will play. Not sure how else to upload these. I tried Sound Cloud but it buggared the sound of the file and introduced noise [/quote] Well done Tom, thanks for taking the time to do this, I have to say like Gareth I also preferred the Hurley. Sounded beefier, with more attack! Don't get me wrong your pup sounded very good too but for me The Hurley has more balls and cut through better. I also enjoyed the playing, again well done! I was going to hold out for a second hand Underwood but now I'm away to grab one of those bad boys Cheers Calum

[quote name='TPJ' timestamp='1329426184' post='1542434'] I'll try to get it sorted this weekend and run it at an open mic on Monday night to see what it's like. [/quote] Look forward to hearing how you get on Tom

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1329431188' post='1542557'] sorry...mince? [/quote] In Scotland if your describing something that is not particularly good its mince! "Gee that pick-up sound great!" or "don't buy it, its mince!" Good or bad, happy or sad!

Mmmm! let me know how you get on Tom please. Its whether to go for one or wait until a second hand Underwood becomes available on Basschat.

[size=4][color=#000000][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Anyone out there tried the Hurley Virtuoso pick up for double bass and what are your thoughts, any good, suitable for jazz?[/font][/color][/size]

Thanks Fatback! cheap as!

[quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1328132061' post='1522525'] Apologies for that last post I am clearly a numpty. You posted double bass didn't you! [/quote][quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1328132061' post='1522525'] Apologies for that last post I am clearly a numpty. You posted double bass didn't you! [/quote] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ha ha! no probs Lemon Cello! [/font][/color]

[quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1328116481' post='1522111'] I use a similar bass guitar one. Works fine, but I would love a hand drill with a winder on the end. Luthiers use them and it's quick! [/quote][quote name='geoffbassist' timestamp='1328116481' post='1522111'] I use a similar bass guitar one. Works fine, but I would love a hand drill with a winder on the end. Luthiers use them and it's quick! [/quote] Yeah Geoff! The guy that looks after my basses has one, must ask him where he got his, probably Touchtone Tonewoods (Stentor) he puts on a set of strings in seconds.

Christ that's cheap as chips! Thanks BassBus

WANTED double bass peg-winder second hand/used/unwanted. Ta!