Upton Bass Revolution Solo

TinRoof · #1 04-15-2010, 09:49 AM

anyone that has experience with this pick up, i was wondering how well it performs at higher volumes in regard to feedback issues? Currently I am using the K&K RB pickup system and could really care less about having the neck pickup. Also, if you have any other suggestions i'd greatly appreciate it. I play in a country-type, bluegrass-kinda, outlaw country band.
thanx

**Francois Blais** · #2 04-15-2010, 01:33 PM

Welcome aboard, Tinroof!

If you search this forum with the "revolution" keyword, and just in the thread titles, you'll find 22 threads about it! (including yours)

Also please note there is the original Revolution Solo, and the newer Revolution Solo II.

Best of luck!
François

drurb · #3 04-15-2010, 02:28 PM

Never had a feedback issue with the RS2.

LeslieD · #4 04-15-2010, 03:14 PM

For my bluegrass group, I use a Realist on a plywood bass, and also have the original Rev. Solo on a hybrid bass (both German factory basses). I like the sound of the Realist better, but have had fewer feedback issues w/ the Rev. Solo. I'm still very happy w/ both.

McGryff · #5 04-16-2010, 08:09 AM

I've had an RS2 on my Shen for a few years now, and it's a great pickup. It can work without a preamp in a pinch, but is much better with one (as with about all pickups). After you wiggle it around a little & find its sweet spot, you're set.

DrBassie · #6 04-16-2010, 08:32 AM

No feedback for me. I use it on both of my basses. It's a good pick up.

TinRoof · #7 04-16-2010, 09:39 AM

Thanks for all the replys. Sorry about noy searching for a thread for this pickup...my fault. Right now i use the K&K Bass max and i like it for what i play, just didn't know if the Revolution would be a better choice.

McGryff · #8 04-16-2010, 10:58 AM

I had a Bass Max before the RSII, and I definitely like the RSII more, and by a good deal. I think it's got a more well-balanced sound, but it's probably mostly personal taste with these things.

drurb · #9 04-16-2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinRoof

Right now i use the K&K Bass max and i like it for what i play, just didn't know if the Revolution would be a better choice.

IMO, the Rev Solo is a far, far better and much more refined pickup that the BassMax. Then again, IMO, almost anything is. I've always found the BassMax to be mid-range heavy and to end up making any bass I've had it on sound like a big BG. Different players prefer different pickups among the finer ones usually discussed here (e.g., Realist, Full-Circle, etc.) but the BassMax isn't even in that league, AFAIC.

Dave Irwin · #10 04-18-2010, 07:02 PM

When you say the RSII has a more balanced sound, can you define "balanced"?
Are you talking about volume between the strings?
I ask because I get better balance across my strings with the BassMax mounted on the treble side of the bridge.

Quote:

Originally Posted by McGryff

I had a Bass Max before the RSII, and I definitely like the RSII more, and by a good deal. I think it's got a more well-balanced sound, but it's probably mostly personal taste with these things.

martinc · #11 05-02-2010, 11:33 AM

Ever since I got my two channel Ultrasound DI Max pre.... I have been going crazy experimenting with different pickup and mic combinations.
I had some time on my hands this morning so I thought I would try mixing the Rev Solo (treble side, logo up..... but on its own it sounds better with the logo down) with my BassMax in the bass side bridge wing. No feedback problems.
I had read here about possible problems mixing two piezo's.
But after I messed around with my pre-amp controls for about 20 minutes I came up with a full warm sound that still had some string detail. No mud and better than either pickup on it's own. I was pleasantly surprised.
I think I will try this combination when I play later this month and see how it works through the PA in a live setting.
I hope it works OK because it will keep my set-up routine simple.

Greg Clinkingbeard · #12 05-02-2010, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martinc

Ever since I got my two channel Ultrasound DI Max pre.... I have been going crazy experimenting with different pickup and mic combinations.
I had some time on my hands this morning so I thought I would try mixing the RS Solo (treble side, logo up..... but on its own it sounds better with the logo down) with my BassMax in the bass side bridge wing.
I had read here about possible problems mixing two piezo's.
But after I messed around with my pre-amp controls for about 20 minutes I came up with a full warm sound that still had some string detail. No mud and better than either pickup on it's own. I was pleasantly surprised.
I think I will try this combination when I play later this month and see how it works through the PA in a live setting.
I hope it works OK because it will keep my set-up routine simple.

To me, simple is one cable straight into the amp with very minimal EQ. I'm not smart enough or patient enough to deal all the gyrations some guys go through to get their sound.

martinc · #13 05-02-2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clink

To me, simple is one cable straight into the amp with very minimal EQ. I'm not smart enough or patient enough to deal all the gyrations some guys go through to get their sound.

clink:
Heck...I make it even more simple. No amp. Direct to the PA. Everything goes in the bass bag.

chuck3 · #14 05-02-2010, 08:50 PM

I have two Uptons (standard and hybrid) with the RS2. Great pickup. I have had some feedback issues with the standard/RS2. However, in each case I was running through the FOH out of the DI and I think the particular venue (I know it well) creates the feedback issue. Bottom line, you have to keep your eye/ear on it, but I don't consider the RS2 the feedback problem. It comes from how you run through the FOH and how the monitors are pointed.