Recent content by Happy Camper

What is certain is that you have this life and this moment, everything else is uncertain. Get what ever you like that is consistent with maintaining your loved ones and if not now, when? My dog listens/watches me practice, I mean with eye contact and facial expression. I am sure it's because...

I already had plenty of coffee, TP and bass strings but oddly (for me) not dog food. The latter I did consciously stockpile. My upright doesn't need power but I doubt that will matter.

I might take the failed amp apart to examine the build quality to consider whether or not I would want another one. It doesn't seem that amp is especially well designed though, mistakenly plugging amps into other amps is not that uncommon. I had some one do that to me, a guitar player thought...

I respect players who have and use to great effect a variety of makes, models, colors etc. of instruments. But not having Geddy Lee's resources I tend to have only what I thought I liked, needed and could afford at the time I bought. I've not felt compelled to change once I have what I like...

Skeletons are good, every one needs one.

I have used Sweetwater (though not exclusively) for some time and have no complaints. The sales rep I typically work with (Roq Martin) is a good guy. YMMV.

I doubt that good sound can be obtained from any contact pickup/mic on my instrument. At this point I'm weary of tinkering with the ToneDexter, besides, the best it can do is match a mic (but it's not doing that even). There are those that like the DPA 4099 for gigs. I have an sE8 that is...

I am now doubtful that the DB-1/ToneDexter combo can really result in mic-like tone without feedback (otherwise why no just use a mic). The ToneDexter doesn't seem to be much more than EQ (that it seems to do well). But EQ won't address the artifacts the pickup transmits which is not what an...

As to the tape, I used what I had on hand, 3M VHB Tape 5952. It will definitely keep the pickup in place, but it is also very tacky so I would be hesitant to use this on an heirloom instrument. The tackiness can be moderated by touching the tape (finger oil) that way the risk is minimized...

I found the problem (with the help of James May from Audio Sprockets) -- apparently my bridge is borked up (the adjusters maybe). I moved the pickup to the belly of the bass (pictured) and it became practically tolerable. I affixed the piezo with double sided 3M tape which seems safe enough...

I've tried moving the DB-1 to different points and wing sides which has some effect. I've also tried different shim materials but yet the main unpleasant character is still present. I'm not sure if I gave enough attention to the orientation of DB-1. It's usable but it doesn't sound much...

I am trying to find a piezo that I like and am presently trying a Kremona DB-1 which in my experience for pizzicato can most charitably be characterized as no worse than most others I've tried (certainly easy to install and priced right). With this and most other wing mount piezo's I am getting...

Well said. Much easier to have five basses than five dogs (I might prefer the latter).

Yes of course, it's an average not a peak input but I suspect that Ampeg publishes numbers that are not far off of what might be required to be supplied on a stage (likely only one of many things drawing power). Granted it has a 10 amp fast blow which it might get close to blowing but only in...

According to [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] POWER REQUIREMENTS10A (Normal Blow), 115VAC, 60Hz, 460VA SIZE (W x H x D) AND WEIGHT24” W x 11.5” H x 13” D, 80 lbs It's _claimed_ to draw 460VA so the power out is not more. That and not heavier than a decent dog. :)