underwood pickup problems

[Bill Lockie]

I have an underwood pickup & have noticed that my low e string is so boomy even after i have turned the bass control on my SWR down to 0. Any suggestions as to what the problem might be. It's not the amp because it doesn't do it with other bases.

[braydensharrar]

Get a F Deck preamp.

I use my Underwood with a Series III and it sounds fantastic.

This will solve your boominess problem, among others.

I am sure some one else could/will chime in to why this is the most likely solution.

.B

[DC Bass]

How is the fit? It has to be "just right", not too tight, not too loose.

You also might try the "one wing" trick, and disengage the element from the bass side of the bridge.

A low pass filter like the Fdeck is a great idea too!

Joe

[Bill Lockie]

Originally Posted by braydensharrar

Get a F Deck preamp.

I use my Underwood with a Series III and it sounds fantastic.

This will solve your boominess problem, among others.

I am sure some one else could/will chime in to why this is the most likely solution.

.B

Thank you for your advice. Unfortunately, I live in Canada and the F Deck is on available in the US. Would a Fishman Platinum Bass preamp work as well?

[Jazzdogg]

Originally Posted by Bill Lockie

Thank you for your advice. Unfortunately, I live in Canada and the F Deck is on available [new] in the US. Would a Fishman Platinum Bass preamp work as well?

I have both. FDeck's HPF/Pre is completely transparent, and very effective.

IMHO, the Pro Platinum darkens the sound considerably - rather like throwing a wool blanket over my cabs.

[Bill Lockie]

Do you know if they can be purchased outside of the US & roughly how much they cost?

[Jazzdogg]

Bill, it is my understanding that, although Francis is constrained from selling new units internationally, there's nothing to prevent sales between private parties. My guess is that the prices listed on FDeck's website would be a good starting point. Filling out your TB profile more completely couldn't hurt.