Duckyincarnate Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I am looking for a double bass pick up. Does anyone have anything lying around that they would be willing to sell? I would like something that will do a decent job of amplifying pizzicato, and that I would be able to install myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher1993 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 What's your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I haven't anything to sell, but the Realist is very good and very easy to install. Even easier to install, (but maybe not as good?) is the K&K Bassmax - you shove it in the gap under the bridge wing, plug in the other end and away you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckyincarnate Posted September 30, 2009 Author Share Posted September 30, 2009 [quote name='gnasher1993' post='612849' date='Sep 30 2009, 11:26 AM']What's your budget?[/quote] I was thinking of going up to about £150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Duckyincarnate' post='613034' date='Sep 30 2009, 03:30 PM']I was thinking of going up to about £150.[/quote] I'd go for the [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/david_gage_the_realist_kontrabass.htm"]Realist[/url]. UNLESS - you're playing with quite high stage volumes in which case the Realist may not be the best option as it can be more susceptible to feedback. If this is the case, you could do worse than spend £100 on a Bassmax and put the remaining £50 towards a nice preamp. Might be worth having a look at the double bass forum over on Talkbass - they have a whole section on pickups which should point you in the right direction. Edited September 30, 2009 by TheRev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symcbass Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I've got a brand new condition Planet Wing pickup that I'd sell, the copper plated fibreglass version. Open to a reasonable offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slobluesine Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 i have a a Shadow SH950, £90 delivered same as this... [url="http://www.shopwiki.co.uk/_Shadow+SH+950+-+Bridge+Pickup+-+Double+Bass+Pickup"]http://www.shopwiki.co.uk/_Shadow+SH+950+-...ble+Bass+Pickup[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I'll endorse the Shadow too. I used to use the Realist but that gave up the ghost, as I'm told they are prone to do sometimes. The Shadow is even easier to install as you don't have to loosen any strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiki613 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 a really good pick up is the fishman full circle, more expensive but great sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I also recommend the shadow - great tone & dead easy to install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher1993 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I'm thinking of getting an SH950... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symcbass Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 The shadow served me well for years, preferred the Underwood though. Remember to fit the E side only, It cancels out the phase issues, giving a deeper bottom end also. For anyone mailing me about the Planet wing, my personal messages don't work on this site for some reason ( as can be seen from previous posts), I can be contacted at [email protected]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckyincarnate Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 Thanks for all the replies everyone, I have bought the Planet Wing from symcbass and it is working out very well for me so far. Thanks Sy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symcbass Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 No problem man, It's a fantastic pickup. If I was playing pizz only, I'd never have got rid of It. No dispute, It outshines the rest for pizz in every respect, so well made too, wish everyone would use quality materials like that!Glad you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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