My solution/compromise for that situation is to eq the harsh spot of the bow sound, somewhere in the upper mids. A few db down in the spot. I set it and forget, because the pizz sounds good to me that way too. It won't work for everyone, i know, just my take.
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My solution/compromise for that situation is to eq the harsh spot of the bow sound, somewhere in the upper mids. A few db down in the spot. I set it and forget, because the pizz sounds good to me that way too. It won't work for everyone, i know, just my take.
Good suggestion, the upper midrange is the range where DB timbre suffers the most. My first Walter Woods MI-100-8 was a two channel version, so you could switch between two different EQ's with the channel selection switch. Walter's preamp design was kind of ingenious, in that regard. You could actually access two different Channels from one DPDT switch.
Ric
P.S. The Ehrlund makes the two Channel A/B option totally unnecessary.
How true, when Walter redesigned the control layout on the Electroacoustics
I guess he just ran out of real estate on the front pannel. So he abondoned the channel switch, phase reverse, and the DI as well. I missed those features.
Ric
@JimmyM - now I have GAS for this pup. Wonder how it compares to my K&K. Does it require bridge customization to mount?
If you're talking about the K&K Bassmax, then IMO, it is like comparing a low-end Hyundai to a BMW 5-series.
The Rev Solo has a far more refined sound. The pup is sanded carefully to fit the bridge wing. Upton provides detailed instructions.
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Yes I am talking about the Bassmax, and now my GAS is in overdrive!If you're talking about the K&K Bassmax, then IMO, it is like comparing a low-end Hyundai to BMW 5-series.
If you're talking about the K&K Bassmax, then IMO, it is like comparing a low-end Hyundai to a BMW 5-series.
Precisely, when I took a look at the Bass Max, I couldn't help but notice how thick that wedged shaped element is, compared to a Revolution Solo II, Realist, or the Underwood. Even with it's rubberized covering, it
has to make a pretty substantial depression in the bridge wings. My take is that over time, especially if it's taken on and off a bass frequently, either you'll wear a slot in the bridge wing, or break the element by
accidentally forcing it inbetween the wings with to much force. So, in that regard the Revolution Solo II can be fitted to your specific bridge in a way that doesn't mar or dammage it's surface. That alone would make
it a better choice than even an Underwood. I wished that they could have made a dual element Rev Solo, but apparently Don Underwoods patten prevents that. Just my take.
Ric
That's an interesting paradox, as I always used both elements when I owned mine. I respect the folks around here who prefer to use only the single element, but IMHO & IME on my Mirecourt Bass into my older Walter Woods MI series amps the dual elements sounded better than using one alone. Perhaps the Phase Reverse switch on Walter's amps compensated for this. In a nearly 2 hour phone conversation
with Don Underwood he disscused his design at great length, so I believe that if Don had thought a single element sounded better he would have manufactured it that way. Just my take based on my own experiences.
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Well I don't know enough about the Underwood as my experience with it is limited to one use on a crappy rental bass, but I really don't think my bass suffers for only one element.
Jimmy,
With the Revolution Solo, on my bass I totally agree with you. One element sounds great.
Ric
I happily used both sides of an Underwood on three basses for many years. My current date, a 50's Pfretzschner, sounds better with just one side.
Is this simply because empirically it really does sound "better" with this bass? say whaaaat?
Is it because my ears have changed and "better" now means something other than it used to?
Is it because now I'm using a TH350 through a Bag End S15 instead of the MB 150's or Baby Blues or Super Redheads I had mostly been using?
Is it that I think one side looks way cooler and I'm hearing with my eyes?
Is it a combination of any or all of the above?
Or none of the above?
Well, maybe.....
Does a grain of salt go a long ways around here?
Yes it does.
Is this simply because empirically it really does sound "better" with this bass? say whaaaat?
Is it because my ears have changed and "better" now means something other than it used to?
Is it because now I'm using a TH350 through a Bag End S15 instead of the MB 150's or Baby Blues or Super Redheads I had mostly been using?
Is it that I think one side looks way cooler and I'm hearing with my eyes?
Is it a combination of any or all of the above?
Or none of the above?
Well, maybe.....
Does a grain of salt go a long ways around here?
Yes it does.
I'd swore I replied to this thread when it was first posted. I bought a Rev Solo I when they first came out, and man, I still f'n love it. So much. I'm a firm believer that different pickups sound great on different basses, but I have yet to find a p'up that sounds as good on my bass as the Upton pickup. Cheers. -DK
Still got the 1, huh? That's cool. I had one at first, too. But the 2 won me over with its extra volume.
I have the Two Element Shadow that goes in the bridge wings, similar to the bass max and underwood..
I'm not sure how the Shadow compares to the Rev Solo but I sure am curious.. I posted what the shadow sounded like on one of my basses.. and It wasn't quite the sound I was looking for but it did work as it was designed..
here is my shadow.. it would be nice to hear the Rev Solo you guys who have it..... hint hint..
Oh, I am using the 5-string Eminence portable removable neck bass and I have the two element version of the Shadow but only use 1 of the elements.. so far anyway, I would use both but the volume drops too low when using both..
I'm not sure how the Shadow compares to the Rev Solo but I sure am curious.. I posted what the shadow sounded like on one of my basses.. and It wasn't quite the sound I was looking for but it did work as it was designed..
here is my shadow.. it would be nice to hear the Rev Solo you guys who have it..... hint hint..
Oh, I am using the 5-string Eminence portable removable neck bass and I have the two element version of the Shadow but only use 1 of the elements.. so far anyway, I would use both but the volume drops too low when using both..
My recording setup has been acting strangely but I will try to do recordings with my SH-251 and RS2 if I ever get time off from working or trying to fix broken stuff around the house.
Interesting development at my gig tonight...I was doubling on electric with a Precision, and I forgot to turn on the EQ I use for my upright, and it sounded perfect through my amp with the same settings I use with my Precision, and they were about evenly matched in volume. I ended up leaving it once I discovered it halfway through the gig. I am going to have to experiment around with it a little more, but I think it may be possible I won't need an EQ. I'll keep it in line just in case I have problems, but that would be awesome if I could make that happen. Really wasn't even using much EQ anyway since getting it. Just a little to boost highs for slapping, but I don't even think I need that anymore. I used a tweeterless cab and heard the slaps fine.
This makes me think that maybe my original RS 2 had suffered some damage way before it had the big blowout. The death blow wasn't that pickup's first brush with death, and I did have to push low end up a bit to make it sound right. Makes me wonder if I was also losing highs on the old one, too. Will have to play with it more at home and see what's happening.
This makes me think that maybe my original RS 2 had suffered some damage way before it had the big blowout. The death blow wasn't that pickup's first brush with death, and I did have to push low end up a bit to make it sound right. Makes me wonder if I was also losing highs on the old one, too. Will have to play with it more at home and see what's happening.
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