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Double Bass Golden Trinity/Solstace Upgrade?

Jason Hollar

Jason Hollar

Apr 17, 2005
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#1
Anyone currently using one of the K&K Golden Bullet mics with the DTAR Solstace specifically?

I've finally got some dough and am looking to add a mic (can't quite afford the coveted AMT) and a smaller cab along the lines of a Wizzy for quieter, more intimate jazz gigs.

I've got the louder/bigger rigs covered -- but wanted to see if anyone was using this specific mic with the the Solstace pre. I've heard good things about both.

I'll also be blending a Full Circle or Barbera depending on the gig...

I enjoyed the Vote A Mic threads as well as some of the other, but mostly older threads on the GB mic.
 
#2
One of my basses has that combination - golden bullet, solstice and full circle. They all work fine together. I didn't start out with this configuaration - it sort of evolved. Actually, (to my ears and on this bass) the full circle doesn't work so well. I'm selling it soon.
Not to talk you out of a GB, but I'm using an Audix 20i blended with a Revolution Solo on the other bass, and that combination sounds really good. For some reason, the Audix doesn't feed back quite as easily as GB. I can't remember exactly, but I don't recall audix costing a whole lot more.
 
#3
I have a GB, but I haven't ever tried it with my Solstice.

FWIW, I've found that the mid EQ dial on the Solstice is real good at fighting feedback w/ my AMT mic. You may or may not dig the effect on your tone. I like everything else on my rig set flat.

Cutting the mids on the D-TAR like this gives me much more usable mic volume before feedback. Might do the same trick for the GB.
 
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Hey -- that Audix looks nice! It appears very similar in size and design to the Audio Technica Pro 35 mic.

My sax player uses an AT clip-on. I was checking it over at a gig last week -- and wonder how that clip-on clamp might work on DB. He said you have to really watch the skinny cable -- it's easy to step on and short out the signal...

Both clips on the Audix and AT seem a little small to open up and get a good hold on the bridge. How do you clamp your mic on the bass?

The AMT seems to solve this probelm with a huge clamp device on the side of the instrument -- or the newer, tail-piece mount option. Still, not sure if I can shell out near a grand for the AMT & proper pre...is it that much better???

Another recent thread was talking about the Crown GLM/Fishman blender option...
 
#7
Jason Hollar said:
Hey -- that Audix looks nice! It appears very similar in size and design to the Audio Technica Pro 35 mic.

My sax player uses an AT clip-on. I was checking it over at a gig last week -- and wonder how that clip-on clamp might work on DB. He said you have to really watch the skinny cable -- it's easy to step on and short out the signal...

Both clips on the Audix and AT seem a little small to open up and get a good hold on the bridge. How do you clamp your mic on the bass?
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Do a search for "audix 20i" and you'll find a thread with pics on installation.
In both cases, we're using the drum package.
Mine has a wood extender velcroed to the inside of the tailpiece. The whole thing comes right off if needed. Your sax player is right- I keep the wire coiled up and attach the mic cable to the tailpiece.
The other method uses a wood block attaced to the inside of the fingerboard.
 
#9
Jason Hollar said:
Steve -- would you mind running your GB through the Solstace for me?! I'd love to hear what you think!
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Okay, I compared my K&K Golden Bullet and my AMT through the Solstice. The GB mic went -> Golden Trinity stereo preamp -> D-TAR Solstice -> iAMP 200 C Wizzy combo.

I put the GB in three spots on my bass where I knew I liked what the AMT sounded like. This was a living room test and was not under gig conditions.

I thought the GB through the Solstice sounded fine. As you would expect, the sound of the AMT was superior. I also preferred the AMT’s clamp mounting system, the longer gooseneck, and the shock mount. The GB seemed more prone to feedback.

After A/B’ing them, I think they’re both really good products given how they are priced and what you can do with them.
 

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