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Looks like a lovely bass. Hopefully someone will chime in with any Luthiers in your area. Alternatively, you could get a bridge yourself and have a go at making a new one. Lots of info on tinterweb.

[quote name='BigBeatNut' post='553904' date='Jul 28 2009, 01:31 PM']It is indeed a great resource. However I think the OP wanted some guidance on what people generally reckon to be good pickups, and the list has probably added to the confusion more than it's helped Andy[/quote] maybe so. Sorry. Getting the right pickup/mic for DB has always been a "suck it and see" affair, at least in my case. I currently use an Upton Revolution 2. It can get a really nice sound but is temperamental in that if you knock it at all, the tone will change. You have to sand down the pup and the wing slot to fit it which is a bit fiddly. I've never had any working issues with it though in the 2+ years using it. It's comparable to the Realist but maybe not as dark sounding. I've also tried shoving a SM57 in the bridge feet with some success but it feeds back at a relatively low stage volume. The Vektor pickup is very interesting in that it's an adjustable contact mike. That may be my next trial when I can save a few bob.

Like others have stated it'd be nice to know what they had problems with e.g. your playing or you, so you can work on it. Don't get too bent out of shape. This is the business, ups and downs. They could want to move to another format. We were electric for several years and now we have no drummer and are acoustic. Maybe it's not personal and just a directional change. Good luck and I'm sure you'll find a new project, you're a bass player after all.

It's sometimes a never ending journey to get your bass amplified the way you like. If you're not playing in very loud situations then you might consider some kind of mic setup like the ATM350 mixed with a pickup. Have a look [url="http://www.doublebassguide.com/?page_id=21"]at this list[/url]. Not sure how old it is but it gives you an idea of whats out there. Good luck on your mission

[quote name='Doddy' post='551242' date='Jul 25 2009, 05:44 PM']There are so many great upright players around. But some of my favourites are guys like Christian McBride,Ray Brown,Paul Chambers,NHOP,Ron Carter,John Patitucci,Eddie Gomez....there are just too many to mention or think of right now. I nearly forgot.......Edgar Meyer is particularly awesome.[/quote] +++1

Their [url="http://www.shadow-electronics.com/doc/pro_pdf1/en-GB/SH_965_Manual_englisch.pdf"]instruction manual online[/url] is certainly lacking a bit. They don't mention having to alter the surface of either the bass or pickup prior to mounting and make it sound and look so easy. Will you be able to reset your sound post ok? It may be a case of a luthier job to install the pup and reset your sound post.

heh heh... at least you stick to your principles. If you don't get along in a band setting there's no real point as you won't be playing "together". Hope you find something soon bud.

Nice one Jez.

There seems to be a lot of love for a Markbass LMII paired to a Bareface Compact or Bigone. Also, there's a Warwick rig in the for sale section. Guess it depends on your budget and the sound you're looking for. Good luck and good to hear your playing again. Cheers,

Condolences to his loved ones.

[quote name='AlexLong' post='515520' date='Jun 16 2009, 05:44 PM']Can anybody suggest what to do before the dreaded ebay??? anyone??? Alex[/quote] Bass Gallery in London? local Gumtree? Any big music shops around where you could put up an ad? Local papers? Times are tough right now, especially for more expensive items. Keep at it. It's a great instrument and should eventually sell.

[quote name='TheRev' post='509116' date='Jun 9 2009, 03:12 PM']Update. It's being delivered on Thursday! I feel a sickie coming.......[/quote] I know just the cure, playing a bass