Eminence Megathread - Page 36

rluka · #**701** 01-11-2013, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfv

I have the case that gets sold with the instrument, it looks
similar but there's no way to be sure and mine is not in a
place that I can easily get at it to measure. Besides, at only
twenty bucks you can't complain too much

Good luck!

I can wait til I get home...no problem...if it doesnt fit then I will donate it to another thrift store.

bobsax · #**702** 01-11-2013, 10:08 AM

My case is just over 4 feet so this should be plenty big.
It look like a really good case.

brad houser · #**703** 01-15-2013, 02:03 PM

the SKB freedom case was recommended by Eminence back in 03-04.

bobsax · #**704** 01-16-2013, 02:06 PM

The BSX Allegro is probably very similar.
This is the Orlimar case and how I packed it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKaViUkJUqk
I was able to fit the gig bag in there too.
Does the Eminence have room for bass and gig bag in the golf case?

deadblues · #**705** 01-16-2013, 02:13 PM

I have a similar golf case, if not the same one. The bass and the gig bag fits in it.

rluka · #**706** 01-27-2013, 12:03 PM

Thanks for all your replies!!! Just got back from the Naam Show.(2013) There was an Eminence 4 string on display...looked pretty cool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brad houser

the SKB freedom case was recommended by Eminence back in 03-04.

Steve Clark · #**707** 02-10-2013, 09:50 AM

I used my Eminence for the first time on a jazz gig last night. I could have used my DB but wanted to take it for a spin.

Is there such a thing as a longer waist extension? Meaning it sticks out further. I have also mailed Gelbass.

Mouldy · #**708** 02-11-2013, 01:41 AM

I have the same curiosity about the longer extension. My eminence feels great all round and very similar in feel to my db, but an extra inch or two on the extension would make it even better.

Steve Clark · #**709** 02-11-2013, 03:51 PM

I got a reply from Gary and he will make one for $50 plus shipping so I need to spend some time comparing the basses. But an inch or two would be ideal for me.

Mouldy · #**710** 02-13-2013, 10:08 PM

Thanks for the reply Steve. 2 inches would make it the same as my db.

bgertz · #**711** 02-19-2013, 09:28 AM

I know Bob very well and his EUB is an Eminence. I tried it and it's not bad once it's plugged in. Also the Kolstein Lafarro EUB is pretty cool. They play well but acoustically they got nothing over the real thing. With today's travel headaches these provide a reasonable alternative. I've had mixed luck borrowing and renting while traveling and one of these would provide a consistent instrument. BG

robgrow · #**712** 03-04-2013, 03:47 PM

When I plugged my Eminence RN-4 into an amp recently, I immediately noticed something wasn't right. The sound was very nasal and lacked any real bottom end, especially on the open E.

I looked at the setup of the bridge very carefully. At first it looked OK, but then I noticed the bridge foot was not quite level on the Realist pickup. I pulled the bridge back slightly towards the tailpiece until the foot looked like it was making proper contact with the Realist.

When I plugged the RN-4 into the amp again, there was a major difference in sound with much deeper, richer bottom and far less nasal quality. Sounded pretty good actually, especially with a small cloth across the tailpiece just barely touching the string afterlengths. It's amazing that such a small adjustment can make such a difference in sound quality. Obviously the contact of the bridge foot with the Realist pickup has to be just so to get the best sound. I hadn't checked the bridge in awhile, which evidently had moved slightly towards the fingerboard over time.

Anyway a good lesson to me, and I'm good to go again.

chrisdski · #**713** 03-05-2013, 05:26 AM

Check to make sure your bridge is not warped. I had a warped bridge that did the same thing during a gig, tilted toward the nut and the tone changed to real tinny. I didn't realize what had happened, and a couple of songs later the bridge collapsed. Real fun at a gig. So if the bridge feet are centered and flat- check the top string contact to make sure you're centered and not warped forward.

lolbass3 · #**714** 04-10-2013, 07:38 AM

Hello all! I recently bought a RN4 and some lightly used spiros for it. I have has it for about a week, but I am getting too much of a Ron Carter with Herbie tone when amplified. I have an acoustic image coda.. I was wondering what you guys would recommend to make it sound more like an URB. I play with low action but am open to other solutions, preamp suggestions, etc. Thanks!

tcl · #**715** 04-10-2013, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolbass3

Hello all! I recently bought a RN4 and some lightly used spiros for it. I have has it for about a week, but I am getting too much of a Ron Carter with Herbie tone when amplified. I have an acoustic image coda.. I was wondering what you guys would recommend to make it sound more like an URB. I play with low action but am open to other solutions, preamp suggestions, etc. Thanks!

You might try Obligato strings. I think they sound warmer than the Spiros. If you don't want it to sound like a BG, then you should probably raise the action a bit to take off some of the sustain.

Mouldy · #**716** 04-10-2013, 09:33 PM

I agree with tcl on Obligatos but many players prefer Evah Pirazzi. I like the EP WEICH on my RN4 with low action, full circle pickup (which I prefer over the Realist), fishman preamp and into a AI ten2. I get a sound very close to URB but didn't want the old school thump as much as some players. I play R&B and jazz mainly but also some styles that sound better with more sustain. Velvet strings get mentioned a lot as does raising the action to get the old school thump with less sustain. I do highly recommend sitting back for some hours and reading all the posts regarding this topic. Good luck lolbass3.

abaguer · #**717** 04-11-2013, 03:33 AM

I use mine regularly on wed gig with tiny bandstand. I've got spiro weichs on it and raising the action made it sound considerably more like an upright. The same thing was true of the Helicore hybrid strings that came with it. I use a Fishman pro plat eq into AI clarus or focus head. While the eq and amplification can be tweaked the thing that really did it was raising the action on that instrument. Velvet garbos or Animas worked really well on it but action was considerably higher. If you like low action those strings won't work as well.

Mark Gollihur · #**718** 04-11-2013, 07:08 AM

Always consider this: The best any EUB could hope to achieve would be to sound like a double bass with a pickup on it. Begin with that in mind so that you're not expecting the sound you get standing next to a fully carved, unamplified bass.

That said, I'll echo the "raise the action" comments: To get that "big" URB sound, the strings need enough clearance to be plucked with real vigor - and enough room to "bloom" without buzzing against the fingerboard. It will definitely sound more like a full size URB if you PLAY it more like a full size URB. When amplifying, it's easy to fall into habits of letting the amp do the work, playing with the fingertips, etc. The true sound begins with the instrument and the fingers, not the amp (or pickup).

That's my personal take - obviously, "good" tone is very subjective. So, of course, all the usual YMMV, IMHO, etc. apply.

brad houser · #**719** 04-26-2013, 09:25 AM

double on the raise the action suggestion. sometimes only raising it 1/8" can make a huge difference. the action IMO needs to be high enough to "grab" the wood of the instrument and make it "bark" or "thump", but low enough to facilitate left hand dexterity.

Bob DeRosa · #**720** 05-07-2013, 12:04 PM

Does anyone living in western New York State (the closer to Rochester, the better) have an Eminence I could try for 15 minutes or so? I'm probably ready to buy, but certainly want to hear & feel it in a controlled situation and through my own G-K before taking the plunge. I'll come to you; just let me know when & where. Thanks.

Bob