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Double Bass AAJ Pickup
- Thread starter Earl
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Looks very similar to the Realist. Sounds a bit brighter but I’m not listening on the best speakers.
How does the design of the AAJ differ from the Realist?
How does the design of the AAJ differ from the Realist?
I don't think I would ever go back to a shim under the bridge for a pick-up; even if it sounded great. The lifeline isn't my favorite but it was a definite improvement over the original realist.
Always interested in something new!
Juggling between the Stat B, Wilson and Bassbalseriet on both basses. Lately liking the Stat B but ask me tomorrow
Juggling between the Stat B, Wilson and Bassbalseriet on both basses. Lately liking the Stat B but ask me tomorrow
I will most likely pass on this, even though I am curious, because when I asked about a warranty/return policy he wrote:
"I am a musician and a master craftsman I always do a test and make sure everything is ok I have sold both Europe and Asia and USA and they were satisfied."
Not much of a warranty if you ask me! Plus, I don't trust anyone who does not use periods!
I recently tried a pickup based on a YT video, but made sure to ask if I could return it if not satisfied. Good thing I did because it was the most terrible POS I have ever seen. He gave me my money back with no questions.
"I am a musician and a master craftsman I always do a test and make sure everything is ok I have sold both Europe and Asia and USA and they were satisfied."
Not much of a warranty if you ask me! Plus, I don't trust anyone who does not use periods!
I recently tried a pickup based on a YT video, but made sure to ask if I could return it if not satisfied. Good thing I did because it was the most terrible POS I have ever seen. He gave me my money back with no questions.
The Stat B is problematic but man when it works it sounds great. I have it on my little bass right now. But I am totally digging what the wilson can do in a band. It cuts but has a clear body sound too (I have 2 of the pickups back on the leg) .
Always interested in what you are up to with these choices.
Always interested in what you are up to with these choices.
The Schertler Stat B is one of a few electrostatic pickups for Double Bass. They sound different than piezo’s. Less “honk”
I almost purchased one several times but mounting them requires fitting and trimming the cork. Once I got the RedEye Preamp
the Ehrlund EAP sounds so good with either of my basses I stopper looking for something else,
I almost purchased one several times but mounting them requires fitting and trimming the cork. Once I got the RedEye Preamp
the Ehrlund EAP sounds so good with either of my basses I stopper looking for something else,
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I've had this pickup on my bass for a couple of months. The guy who makes it is a serious guy, but I agree with you that no warranty and no return policy can be a no go.
To the sound, good, very even across the spectrum; even though the position, the sound is quite far from the Realist.
Couple of cons.
- On my bass the output was too low, so I had to crank the volume, bringing up the annoying piezo quack and it was prone to feedback;
- the shim isn't that thin, more than 1mm, so if you don't have adjusters (I do, but that's not everyone's case) it could screw your strings height.
I hope it helps.
