Double Bass DIY URB Magnetic Pickups

[jflojazz]

Hi
These are not the best for arco playing they sound great on the E and G strings but much quieter on the d and a.
I am working on a Bowable model and cello pickup
will post when succesful
JFLO

 

[bassicsax]

Hi
These are not the best for arco playing they sound great on the E and G strings but much quieter on the d and a.
I am working on a Bowable model and cello pickup
will post when succesful
JFLO

Just curious if your current pickups have improved on this issue or any others... I just stumbled upon your pickup on ebay and im very interested...

 

[jflojazz]

Hi They are much improved as far as noise , output and tone but I still do not recommend them for arco playing.
thank you

 

[jflojazz]

Hi All
Just letting everyone know I have COMPLETELY REDESIGNED The Krivo pickup. and I have to say people are Very happy.
I now use neodymium magnets for more clarity and much higher output. and the poles are now adjustable with a hex wrench instead of the old chopstick method.
and Best of all NOISE free , completely humbucking.
I have some pictures.

 

[Jason Hollar]

Placing my order...

 

[jflojazz]

Thanks Jason!

 

[Jason Hollar]

1. Jason is prompt & courteous via email & paypal details.

2. Pickup is solid, well constructed, and good looking.

3. Sound is clear, noise-free, and can get quite loud.

Initial tests on working jazz gig rig - Boss Bass EQ > SWR 200 Watt head > SWR Goliath 2x10. Looking forward to plugging in to "big" rig - Eden pre > Crown K1 > SWR 4x10!

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My only issue is my bass fingerboard is kind of thin (Moses graphite) and doesn't have the proper surface area for the velcro attachment. It seems to stay in place for now - but I'm a little nervous to gig with it until I fix it up.

Thinking of attaching a small block of wood under fingerboard - flush with end of fingerboard - then can add more velcro to better "mate" with the pickup.

Any suggestions for a good solid glue that would bond wood to the underside of the carbon-fiber fingerboard?

 

[jflojazz]

Hi there
Carpenters cyanoacrylate super glue will work but is permanent
I have several customers who have done this
J

 

[Jason Hollar]

Hey Jason - I've got the wood block just about ready to go. But it's not a perfect fit.

Do you think something like Liquid Nails might work? If so, I think the thicker consistency of that glue might fill in some of the gaps.

 

[Jason Hollar]

Gorilla Glue was also recommended ... ?

 

[jflojazz]

Hi there, I don't recommend gorilla glue as it expands
Like crazy and has a styrofoam like consistency
Liquid nails is messy too. Try super glue gel
(but is hard to undo) or just good wood glue

 

[Jason Hollar]

ok. will be doing this soon - but waiting for a break between gigs to let it set for a few days. will take some photos along the way and post if anyone is interested.
looking forward to having a big fat magnetic pup onboard.

 

[Jason Hollar]

hey I need some more of that Velcro that you use - in black - what brand/kind do recommend? the only stuff I can find is traditional Velcro tape with one half the fuzzy stuff...

also - did you glue your Velcro to the pickup itself? looks pretty solidly attached...

 

[jflojazz]

Hi it is "dual lock" sold under scotch or 3m
Brands you can get it at office depot and
Rite aid ,
Yes I glue it to the pickup with black cyanoacrylate