Pookus

A good reputation counts for a lot - as does a recommendation. Thanks for that.

[url="http://www.headwayelectronics.com/cello_acoustic_pickups.htm"]http://www.headwayelectronics.com/cello_acoustic_pickups.htm[/url] Impressive claims - anyone know / tried these?

I'd go for Aphex Punch Factory. Brilliant kit. And its a lovely orangey colour.

Thanks for replying. I use Fishman pre-amp with parametric eq but it doesn't have compression on it. I use a TLAudio Fatman rack mounted compressor from my home studio set-up. It has loads of pre-sets but I prefer to dial in manual settings for double bass. In conjunction with the pre-amp it seems to have eliminated all feedback even at highish volumes. Cool.

I use a Fishman pre-amp which also has two parametric adjustments. I find the offending feedback frequency by boosting on a narrow band width and sweeping the frequency until it hits the sweet spot. Then cut that frequency right back on as narrow band width I can get away with. I play through a GK MB150 with all the tone and EQ as flat as possible. That works best for me.

I am finding my double bass sounds much better with compression when amplified. This is partly because the gain from the E string is very high due to the location of the pickup on that side of the bridge (on my bass). The compressor evens things out nicely. I know there are a lot of variables etc but does anyone know of any base settings I could try - hard / soft knee, fast / slow attack, fast / slow release, ratio? I could test your suggestions and get back to you. Cheers.

[quote name='Weird War' post='363609' date='Dec 26 2008, 12:30 PM']Hi Pookus Check out the Bass Tutors section on here, might be someone local to you. Welcome [/quote] Yeah thanks for that. I have posted there too. I may have found a couple of possibilities - one from this site and another from elsewhere. Its all good. Thanks for your help.

I recommend trying out a p bass and a j bass first. I prefer the wider neck at the nut end of the p bass over a j bass. A j bass will offer a greater tonal range (as it has two pick ups). You could also have a look at the Epiphone Les Paul Bass. There are loads out there.

[quote name='mouthman' post='361883' date='Dec 23 2008, 12:31 PM']Hey there my friend, I'm Dan, 16 and have only been playing for 2 years so probably can't give as much advice as I'd receive!! I'm only new to this forum anyway, but welcome nevertheless!! Take care [; Mouthman.[/quote] Good to hear from you Mouthman

Any upright tutors in Kent area out there? Pookus

Hi bass comrades! I have joined this forum primarily to get some advice. I am a 41 year old bassist (I have been playing bass guitar since I was 13 and double bass for about 10 years). I am entirely self taught and pretty nifty on bass guitar - but I need more help on double bass. I am really getting into playing more double bass. As someone who plays in a band where most of our stuff comes out of improvisation - I am now developing a real interest in modal jazz. I live in Kent. Is there anyone out there who can offer 1-2-1 tuition? Thanks in advance.