Beedster Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) Got one of these on my DB, looking to install one of my Yamaha SLB also. Cash waiting It's one of these I'm after [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=106475"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=106475[/url] Cheers Chris Edited March 6, 2011 by Beedster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Beedster' post='1151365' date='Mar 6 2011, 12:16 PM']Got one of these on my DB, looking to install one of my Yamaha SLB also. Cash waiting It's one of these I'm after [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=106475"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=106475[/url] Cheers Chris[/quote] Sorry I can't help, Chris, but I'm thinking about getting one of these new and haven't found any comments anywhere. The one you have obviously does the job well for you, if you're looking for another. How is it fitted to the end of the board? Is it the humbucking version? Edited March 9, 2011 by fatback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='fatback' post='1155299' date='Mar 9 2011, 01:39 PM']Sorry I can't help, Chris, but I'm thinking about getting one of these new and haven't found any comments anywhere. The one you have obviously does the job well for you, if you're looking for another. How is it fitted to the end of the board? Is it the humbucking version?[/quote] I've no idea if it's a humbucker I'm afraid How does it stick to the board? You want how it should or how it is! How it should is via a screw that goes into the end of the board and I'd recommend some glue also if you're doing it that way. How it is... duct tape, and lots of it. It's a great PUP C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks for that info. I've read lots of complaints about the Schallers rattling and coming unstuck. I'd prefer that not to happen mid gig. Good to hear you like the sound of the Armstrong. I think i'm gonna go for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Hi Chris, Yes, I've got one here, and its no use to me as I use nylon strings! PM me and we can sort ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='BassBod' post='1155513' date='Mar 9 2011, 04:10 PM']Hi Chris, Yes, I've got one here, and its no use to me as I use nylon strings! PM me and we can sort .....[/quote] PMd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='fatback' post='1155512' date='Mar 9 2011, 04:10 PM']I've read lots of complaints about the Schallers rattling and coming unstuck. I'd prefer that not to happen mid gig.[/quote] I had that issue, but it's an easy fix, nail varnish, or a tiny bit of blue tack, no more problems at all. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 [quote name='oldslapper' post='1155539' date='Mar 9 2011, 04:29 PM']I had that issue, but it's an easy fix, nail varnish, or a tiny bit of blue tack, no more problems at all. John[/quote] Good to know, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJ Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 There looks to be one of these forsale on TB. He'll ship overseas as well [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f145/fs-kent-armstrong-magnetic-db-pickup-749140/"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f145/fs-kent...-pickup-749140/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slobluesine Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Aaron Armstrong makes these in the UK for around £70 [url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/category/Electronics/Kent_Armstrong_Pickups,b.html"]http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/category/Electron..._Pickups,b.html[/url] they glue to the end of the fingerboard and theres a small hole through it so you can screw a self tapper if you prefer. GREAT pickup for Double Bass, its a single coil and the ones Aaron supplies come with a Phono connector fixed onto the back where the wiring is if you oder one make sure you get Aaron to wire it otherwise it comes unwired and it's a frig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I've used one on the Yammy, double sided tape works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slobluesine Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) you have to install them very close to the strings for best results and no hum, like a BG, not so good for slappers Edited March 10, 2011 by slobluesine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Thanks for the tips. I'm going to order the humbucking version. Sorry for the hijack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slobluesine Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 didn't know he made a Humbucker for DB? he will make anything you ask for i think tho these are made to order, he usually asks for a template of the fingerboard end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 [quote name='slobluesine' post='1156948' date='Mar 10 2011, 05:31 PM']didn't know he made a Humbucker for DB? he will make anything you ask for i think tho these are made to order, he usually asks for a template of the fingerboard end[/quote] He suggested the 'humcancelling' version himself. Just ordered one. Really looking forward to trying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slobluesine Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 any chance of a pic when you get it? so is it single coil or humbucker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) [quote name='slobluesine' post='1157801' date='Mar 11 2011, 10:58 AM']any chance of a pic when you get it? so is it single coil or humbucker?[/quote] Sure, I'll get a pic. The term he used was 'humcancelling'. I presumed that was humbucker. Edited March 11, 2011 by fatback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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