Best pickup for me?

[KingCrimson]

Ok so I am buying my first upright soon, and i would like to get a pickup installed. I don't want the cheapest thing though, i am willing to spend the good $$ to get something GREAT so i do not have to feel the need to purchase another one any time soon down the line.

If i have a budget of 300$ what would be my best bet? I just want something that will be reliable, and sound good.

[reedo35]

The Best Pickup for you will depend on the Bass that you get.
Are you getting a plywood, Hybrid, fully carved, or other?
Personally, I love the Full circle for a good all-around Pickup, Some like the Realist, I have heard good things about the Revolution Solo. a simple search for "Good Double Bass Pickup" turned up 232 threads. Look around, and then choose what suits you and your playing style.

[Ric Vice]

Originally Posted by KingCrimson

Ok so I am buying my first upright soon, and i would like to get a pickup installed. I don't want the cheapest thing though, i am willing to spend the good $$ to get something GREAT so i do not have to feel the need to purchase another one any time soon down the line.

If i have a budget of 300$ what would be my best bet? I just want something that will be reliable, and sound good.

The Fishman Full Circle seems to do best across a number of different basses and playing styles based on most of the posts on TalkBass and my personal listening experiences, unless you will be doing a great deal of bowing. Then the Realist may be the best choice. I have very little experience with the Revolution Solo. I own one but on my bass with my setup the Realist sounds better. Just my observations.

Ric

[bolo]

I listened to the tracks at Myspace.com/bandprotocol.

Your profile is not filled out.

How do you intend to use the upright? Just trying to piece together what I heard on Myspace, your screen name, and double bass.