EMG pickup for double bass

[Mark Percy]

the EMG precision 6 string pickup is ideal for bass players, when confronted by a medium to large gig, and soundman enquires into your setup.

by making a slanted block to mount your pickup on, that fits the end of your fingerboard, with velcro, or hidden mountings,

the P.A. guys will absolutely love you, when you plug into the D.I. boxes, or stage box inject.

the sound is wonderful, along with your normal transducer pickup, removing thier headaches from the equation.

its easy to make, and install. you can even make a controls/battery box hide under the fingerboard.

cheers, mark.

[BobVbass]

Hi

I've been thinking along the same lines ... any pics of yours at all?

[Doddy]

While a magnetic pick up like the EMG is good for volume,it does take away the actual 'character' of the
bass,making it sound more electric-like. It's also worth noting that a pickup like this will also not work
with certain strings. If you use predominantly nylon or gut strings,a magnetic pickup is useless.

[daflewis]

also, not wishing to put a downer on a good idea, but best to be aware that it probably won't work with arco....