individual Piezo bridge pickups

chicagobob · #1 03-20-2013, 08:11 AM

Hey all, Don't mean to be ignorant but does anyone know exactly what these are? I've heard of the name piezo but never done much research on them. They're on a Washburn signature Stu Hamm bass and the price is right I just need to know if it is worth the dough. Although I have met Stu with Jeff and Billy in Chicago a few years back, I don't want to buy something just because it is endorsed. While I am confident that anything that is endorsed by either of these fine players " SHOULD" be of quality, I gots ta be fo shoo!! lol. Sorry for the long winded post.

Bob

Mushroo · #2 03-20-2013, 08:15 AM

"Piezo" is a type of pickup technology that gives a completely different sound than the normal magnetic pickups you would find on an electric bass. Piezo is most commonly used for acoustic instruments like acoustic guitars and acoustic bass guitars. I assume the Washburn has a control to blend the sound of the piezos with the magnetic pickups, to give you a wider selection of possible tones. I highly recommend you find some piezo sound clips on youtube or something, to see if you like the sound... I personally find it very "quacky" on a fretted electric bass (but nice for fretless or acoustic instruments).

chicagobob · #3 03-20-2013, 08:34 AM

thanks Mushroo

chicagobob · #4 03-20-2013, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mushroo

"Piezo" is a type of pickup technology that gives a completely different sound than the normal magnetic pickups you would find on an electric bass. Piezo is most commonly used for acoustic instruments like acoustic guitars and acoustic bass guitars. I assume the Washburn has a control to blend the sound of the piezos with the magnetic pickups, to give you a wider selection of possible tones. I highly recommend you find some piezo sound clips on youtube or something, to see if you like the sound... I personally find it very "quacky" on a fretted electric bass (but nice for fretless or acoustic instruments).

It would be nice to hear what Stu's take on using these was? I saw Jeff B on the form, maybe he can get some input on this? Whadaya say Jeff?? zupp buddy!