Now That I've Had Quadrupal Bypass Surgery

[Bassquest]

They have stainless steel wires in my chest. Curious if that'll affect the sound of my bass seeing as every electric bass has a magnetic pickup. Also, will it affect my body somehow? Imagining going on stage and getting this rip-roaring feedback or getting zapped!

 

[Lo-E]

What’s the best chest wire for metal?
Just kidding…

First of all, I’m glad you’re okay!

Second of all, most stainless alloys are not very magnetic and bass pickups are typically not very strong magnets anyway.

It’s pretty unlikely there will be any interaction between the new additions to your chest and your bass but your safest bet would be to check with your doctor just to be sure.

 

[ardgedee]

They have stainless steel wires in my chest. Curious if that'll affect the sound of my bass seeing as every electric bass has a magnetic pickup. Also, will it affect my body somehow? Imagining going on stage and getting this rip-roaring feedback or getting zapped!

They're not going to generate feedback unless they're able to vibrate, which is unlikely since they're not under tension.

 

[Zooberwerx]

They have stainless steel wires in my chest. Curious if that'll affect the sound of my bass seeing as every electric bass has a magnetic pickup. Also, will it affect my body somehow? Imagining going on stage and getting this rip-roaring feedback or getting zapped!

Maybe they added some shielding and star grounding during the procedure.

Riis

 

[bobba66]

Get well soon.

 

[Bassquest]

What’s the best chest wire for metal?
Just kidding…

First of all, I’m glad you’re okay!

Second of all, most stainless alloys are not very magnetic and bass pickups are typically not very strong magnets anyway.

It’s pretty unlikely there will be any interaction between the new additions to your chest and your bass but your safest bet would be to check with your doctor just to be sure.

I did ask a few doctors and nurses. No one seemed to know.

 

[ajkula66]

First and foremost, I'm glad to hear that you've made it out of surgery OK.

I did ask a few doctors and nurses. No one seemed to know.

Maybe you should go to The Bass Clinic for a checkup ?

All jokes aside, I'm sure you'll be fine.

Rock on....

 

[fdeck]

Flats or rounds?

 

[dreamadream99]

I also have a sternum cage, and have had no ill effects.

 

[Bass Motifs]

Glad it went well! But I think you missed a trick in not getting Alnico5

 

[MindinAction]

+1 to what Lo-E said. Try putting a magnet on the front of a stainless steel refrigerator. It either won't stick at all or there will be a very weak pull. In any case, given the electromagnets we rub elbows with in day-to-day life, I doubt they'd make medical devices that would react to them.

 

[BazzaBass]

So it is true that some people don’t believe in science?

 

[MindinAction]

I think it's a personal choice. For instance, the world may be flat, but it's pretty hard to argue with gravity.

 

[Muziekschuur]

Apply shielding in the cavity of the bass and it will not even penetrate the skin. If you have humbuckers as pickups.... I don't even think shielding is necessary.

It will have no noticeable effect on your health.

Do take time to heal.... Get better soon.

 

[skygzr]

When they install those things they do them in pairs, and one is always reverse polarity. Everything should even out

Glad you're doing better. Now get out there and gig!

 

[lark_z]

Jaco did it with no chest wires.

I've had a mechanical valve in my heart for 11 years. My bass still sounds as crappy as ever.

 

[corvette_br]

Good to know all went well with the surgery. I hope your recovery shall be complete and swift!

That said, if you find that the stainless steel wires are making your sound too clanky, you could always change them for nickel-plated ones.

 

[E2942]

Take those out, tell them you want Nickel Plated Steel.

 

[whodom]

They will have no effect. I had a 3X CABG 23 years ago.

 

[jimmydean]

You'll be okay ........no more moving 8x10 cabs up stairs is advised .