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High Pitch Feedback from my 64' Kent Bass

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by StudioX, Nov 18, 2018.


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  1. Nov 18, 2018 #1
    StudioX

    StudioX

    Nov 18, 2018
    Hello all,
    I have a 64' (ish) Kent Hollow body bass.
    3 different venues and various parties it feeds back.....and not a regular feedback but a 'HIGH' little bird high pitch sound. I have tried 3 different heads and 2 different cabs. I also have tried straight into the house PA system at a venue....no luck. I wanna play this baby out again but cannot find a way to fix this prob without replacing parts. Everything is original....that's the problem. I don't wanna mess with it too much. Any ideas?
     

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  5. Nov 19, 2018 #2
    Mark76

    Mark76

    Dec 1, 2015
    Leicester
    Microphonic pickups?

    A robin is nesting in it?
     
  10. Nov 19, 2018 #3
    5StringBlues

    5StringBlues

    Feb 26, 2009
    Here we are...
    I'm going with microphonic pickups as well.





    And keep your eyyyyyyye ay ay yiiiiiiiii on the sparrow!
     
  14. Nov 19, 2018 #4
    tpaul

    tpaul Supporting Member

    Mar 19, 2011
    Vermont
    Hollow bodies are prone to feedback. The top vibrates, and causes a feedback loop.

    Hollow body guitar players used to stuff towels in the body to cut the feedback. You could try that. Just make sure you can get it out again. You can also try using foam packing material. Anything that stops the reverberation inside the body. Look up "hollow body guitar stuffing" online and you'll find lots of ideas.

    You can also eliminate your onstage amp, or try facing away from it.

    Props to you for playing a Kent! My first electric guitar was a Kent.
     
    Last edited: Nov 19, 2018
  18. Nov 19, 2018 #5
    StudioX

    StudioX

    Nov 18, 2018
    Mark 76....Robin! haha your probably correct....you too 5 String Blues.
    I really don't know if they are microphonic. I can't seem to find much info on these guitars. I've tried talking into the pups and I can BARELY hear my voice....so......MAYBE?
    Tpaul....thanks for the input. I've tried facing away...doesn't do it. I might try the stuffing towels thing or even the foam packing.
    I've been only using it for my Youtube tutorials, cuz in my studio (garage) I don't get the feedback.
    Here's a vid I did on 'I'm A Believer' with the Kent.
    Thanks for all of your input. Gotta try something...cuz it is such a cool looking bass.
     
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