Hello guys,
I'm fairly new to playing double bass. I've played electric bass for 40 years but Db for just 12 months. I started off playing in bluegrass sessions. No problem in acoustic sessions.
I've played a 50s country revival show in theaters using a TC 2 x 8 combo again no problem.
I've now been asked to play in a 50s Rock 'n' Roll band. Playing the style isn't a problem, I don't slap.
I'm having a problem getting sufficient volume without feedback. I am using a shadow pickup.
Suggestions have included;
Taping up the f holes which we have tried but doesn't help too much.
Using an Eq box, I have a Behringer 6 band bass eq we haven't tried yet.
Another suggestion has been a compressor.
Any suggestions please, I've suggested that we turn down on stage, it was met by looks of disbelief.