Double Bass Fethead preamp with built in high pass filter.

[lowfreqgeek]

BTW, I pick 30 because that's just below the low B. I need nothing below that.

Mic'ing an upright is a completely different thing than driving a low B on an electric through a bass amp. That's why I refuse to give any sound man a single line with both upright and electric when I double. And since most sound guys have no idea what to do with upright, anyway, it's almost imperative that I maintain some control over the low end as they usually push it to the point of losing all distinction between notes. It's all so dependent on the room, it's really helpful to have a variable HPF.

Electric, OTOH, is cake compared to upright.

 

[Robroy]

Mic'ing an upright is a completely different thing than driving a low B on an electric through a bass amp. That's why I refuse to give any sound man a single line with both upright and electric when I double. And since most sound guys have no idea what to do with upright, anyway, it's almost imperative that I maintain some control over the low end as they usually push it to the point of losing all distinction between notes. It's all so dependent on the room, it's really helpful to have a variable HPF.

Electric, OTOH, is cake compared to upright.

So sorry. I didn't notice this was in the DB forum. My mistake.

 

[lowfreqgeek]

So sorry. I didn't notice this was in the DB forum. My mistake.

No problem! HPFs are par for the course with DB, but much less common with electric. Same concepts apply, but the implementation can be quite different due to the acoustics of low frequencies and live microphones.

 

[Robroy]

No problem! HPFs are par for the course with DB, but much less common with electric. Same concepts apply, but the implementation can be quite different due to the acoustics of low frequencies and live microphones.

Actually, it's one of the reasons I don't play upright. The other, and more significant is that it is more of a commitment. I could not get an upright bass into any of my four cars except the back of the Silverado, and it doesn't have a cover.

I didn't start playing bass until I was 44. If I'd started when I was younger I'd feel a lot differently, but it was all about the trombone back then. I'm a bit lazy in my old age. Interestingly, I have an odd respect and reverence for upright players, kinda like a lot of the IT web developers have an odd reverence for old COBOL programmers like me. To be clear, that was a compliment.

 

[lowfreqgeek]

Actually, it's one of the reasons I don't play upright. The other, and more significant is that it is more of a commitment. I could not get an upright bass into any of my four cars except the back of the Silverado, and it doesn't have a cover.

I didn't start playing bass until I was 44. If I'd started when I was younger I'd feel a lot differently, but it was all about the trombone back then. I'm a bit lazy in my old age. Interestingly, I have an odd respect and reverence for upright players, kinda like a lot of the IT web developers have an odd reverence for old COBOL programmers like me. To be clear, that was a compliment.

It's a commitment, for sure! You pretty much have to go all-in. I had to buy a shell for my truck for that very reason. I started electric bass very young, but didn't get my first upright till I was 34. I've got a lot of catching up to do, but it's my main focus and I do a lot of gigs on upright. I was encouraged that one of the best players in Albuquerque (my luthier) didn't start DB till he was also 34 (30 years ago). He went on to have solid careers in NYC and San Francisco before coming here. He'll start working on a degree in classical composition when he turns 65 next year. It's never too late.

Just make sure your HPF is variable (steering back on topic...).

 

[Remyd]

Actually, it's one of the reasons I don't play upright. The other, and more significant is that it is more of a commitment. I could not get an upright bass into any of my four cars except the back of the Silverado, and it doesn't have a cover.

Unless you drive a Civic made 2000-2005, you can fit the big girl in pretty much every car. I can't figure out how to get the angles right on those.


When do you start?

 

[lowfreqgeek]

I recently bought a 2015 Jetta for my (then) daily 100mi commute. I was really pleased to find that I could fold down the back seats and get my DB into the trunk (through the rear doors) without the scroll coming up into the center console. I still have to support the back/heel/shoulders, but it fits. I've used it on some tours up into Colorado with plenty of room for my electric(s), amp, gear bag, overnight bag, AND a passenger in the front seat. A wagon would've been better, but the Jetta is awesome.

 

[Robroy]

It's a commitment, for sure! You pretty much have to go all-in. I had to buy a shell for my truck for that very reason. I started electric bass very young, but didn't get my first upright till I was 34. I've got a lot of catching up to do, but it's my main focus and I do a lot of gigs on upright. I was encouraged that one of the best players in Albuquerque (my luthier) didn't start DB till he was also 34 (30 years ago). He went on to have solid careers in NYC and San Francisco before coming here. He'll start working on a degree in classical composition when he turns 65 next year. It's never too late.

Just make sure your HPF is variable (steering back on topic...).

I was in a locally quite popular 50's and early 60's rock/pop band for a few years here that would have been an awesome gig for Upright, for

I recently bought a 2015 Jetta for my (then) daily 100mi commute. I was really pleased to find that I could fold down the back seats and get my DB into the trunk (through the rear doors) without the scroll coming up into the center console. I still have to support the back/heel/shoulders, but it fits. I've used it on some tours up into Colorado with plenty of room for my electric(s), amp, gear bag, overnight bag, AND a passenger in the front seat. A wagon would've been better, but the Jetta is awesome.

I do a 155 mile commute in my FR-S. I can get an electric and medium amp in it, but no way an upright would go in there without at least a detachable neck.

Now, the xBox (Scion) would probably fit one, based on what people are saying here. Or maybe one of those upright "sticks" would fit in the FR-S.

 

[Ric Vice]

I was in a locally quite popular 50's and early 60's rock/pop band for a few years here that would have been an awesome gig for Upright, for

I do a 155 mile commute in my FR-S. I can get an electric and medium amp in it, but no way an upright would go in there without at least a detachable neck.

Now, the xBox (Scion) would probably fit one, based on what people are saying here. Or maybe one of those upright "sticks" would fit in the FR-S.

The ideal car for Double Bass is a Subaru Outback any model any year. I've owned five different Outbacks they all fit my DB, plenty of room for an amp, cabinet , my Lakland 55-94, and all the accessories required for a doubling gig.

Ric