... thought Id see what the members think of my new magnetic p/up.
... checked my parts draw where I have a collection of discarded P-bass p/ups but I decided to buy the new LASE ALUMA-P because they are light, cool looking, and they can accommodate 4, 5, and 6 string electrics (so I figure why not DB).
I mounted the ALUMA-Ps on a piece of PVC cut from a section of gutter moulding which followed the curvature of my strings. The best sound to my ear, is with the treble side furthest from the bridge, which of course is the opposite to the P-Bass configuration.
The p/up assembly is mounted using flexible tubing fitted into corks bunged into bridge (I always wondered why those 2 holes were there) and this pretty much gives unlimited positioning possibilities. The p/up also can be removed from the bass in seconds leaving no trace.
I havent earthed the strings yet, but initial testing at home shows no great problems with interference / buzz.
The sound is surprisingly good (IMO) and the variation in tone as the p/up is moved laterally along the string is also surprising. The flexible tubing (ratted from a laptop USB LED light) holds position really well, and allows for fine balancing of the strings to be achieved.
All in all Im happy with it and am looking forward to trying it with my regular big band gig.
I also plan to mix it with my Fishman FC and DPA 4099.
If there is any interest Ill try to post a few honest sound clips.
regards
GeoffBass, Canberra Australia
... checked my parts draw where I have a collection of discarded P-bass p/ups but I decided to buy the new LASE ALUMA-P because they are light, cool looking, and they can accommodate 4, 5, and 6 string electrics (so I figure why not DB).
I mounted the ALUMA-Ps on a piece of PVC cut from a section of gutter moulding which followed the curvature of my strings. The best sound to my ear, is with the treble side furthest from the bridge, which of course is the opposite to the P-Bass configuration.
The p/up assembly is mounted using flexible tubing fitted into corks bunged into bridge (I always wondered why those 2 holes were there) and this pretty much gives unlimited positioning possibilities. The p/up also can be removed from the bass in seconds leaving no trace.
I havent earthed the strings yet, but initial testing at home shows no great problems with interference / buzz.
The sound is surprisingly good (IMO) and the variation in tone as the p/up is moved laterally along the string is also surprising. The flexible tubing (ratted from a laptop USB LED light) holds position really well, and allows for fine balancing of the strings to be achieved.
All in all Im happy with it and am looking forward to trying it with my regular big band gig.
I also plan to mix it with my Fishman FC and DPA 4099.
If there is any interest Ill try to post a few honest sound clips.
regards
GeoffBass, Canberra Australia
