*TRADED* FT: RS II for Realist

Bijoux · #1 08-22-2009, 04:20 PM

I have a brand new Revolution Solo II pick up and I would like one of the new model Realist.
I heard a lot of complaints about the new Realist, but I am one of the few that happen to like it.
My RS II is brand new, I have not filed the pick up for installation. Instead I filed the bridge wing on my bass!

Anyway, I like having both basses equipped with the same gear, so being that the new Realist is doing well on my main bass, I would like to have it on my second bass as well.
I made a square mark on the pick up with a pen to mark the best position, but it's brand new, and BTW you will have to file that down to fit the pick up anyway.
Thank you.

Bijoux · #2 08-31-2009, 08:01 AM

I just checked on price for the RS II and the Realist. if you are interested I can give you the pick up and some money on the trade to pay for the difference in price.
thank you.

sean p · #3 08-31-2009, 01:32 PM

i see that you specifically called out a 'new realist,' but i have an older model that i'd be interested in trading, if that's of interest to you. it's from 2000 or 2001.

sean p

Bijoux · #4 08-31-2009, 02:00 PM

Hi Sean,
I had one about that old as well. Mine was kind of dead, and was getting really boomy and all the high end was pretty shot. I got a new one and I love the sound, so my intention was to have both basses match in sound! (or be close! lol!)
My RS II is new and it has not being altered as I described. Would you consider a straight trade?
thank you.

sean p · #5 09-03-2009, 12:05 PM

a pm

**Francois Blais** · #6 10-01-2009, 05:55 PM

Traded yet?

Bijoux · #7 10-01-2009, 06:34 PM

yeap.
thanks.

ElMon · #8 10-01-2009, 07:30 PM

If you don't mind, how is the newer model of Realist different than the other in terms of sound? If it's brighter and more detailed than the older version, I might just jump on it.

Bijoux · #9 10-01-2009, 09:17 PM

It is brighter and I think it might have more output. It's not so boomy as the old one I used to have. i haven't had any feedback problems with it so far. it's easier to find an EQ.
with that in mind, I got an old one used. and to my surprise although much darker than the new one at does sound great on my 7/8 flatback romanian bass.
I have the new realist on a 3/4 round back fully carved bass. and I sounds great a lot like the bass itself.
I have the old realist on the 7/8, and again it sounds a lot like the bass.
I wouldn't wanna trade the pick ups from the basses, because they seem to be the perfect marriage for both instruments.
I used to have a RS II because I played a bass that had one, and the natural sound was amazing. Although the RSII did not sound that way in either one of my basses!
well, basically I am sure that none of that helps you at all, and I guess that, that is exactly my point.
I think that you have to try a few pick ups by yourself, hopefully the forum helps you choose a certain direction. but truly when it comes to double bass every thing is so personal, and I mean EVERYTHING! lol that you just have to try for yourself.
I feel lucky, I don't wish to change anything on my basses, and that goes for strings too! (which is another trip!)
so good luck!