Double Bass Realist Failure

[Vic Koler]

Not to stray from the original thread, but I saw an interesting set-up recently at Sweet Basil. Eddie Gomez was using an Acoustic Image amp (the combo) and a pickup that seemed to be built into the bridge adjusters. Have you guys seen/heard of such a pickup? It sounded nice and clear from top to bottom and volume-wise, stood up to Lenny White's powerful playing. It also didn't sound as "Eddie Gomezy" as his recorded sound on some albums.

The pick-up Eddie uses is called Yamaya. Here's the URL to their WEB Site:

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[Bob Gollihur]

i heard theres some electronics (eq?) in the original jack.
Has anybody information about this?

Not anymore, not for at least a couple years now. I was just a single component that was determined to be unnecessary.

 

[bassist14]

Not anymore, not for at least a couple years now. I was just a single component that was determined to be unnecessary.

thank you bob!
do you know what exactly that was?

 

[Bob Gollihur]

I don't remember specifically, I think it may have been a resistor but cannot remember for certain.

 

[bassist14]

I don't remember specifically, I think it may have been a resistor but cannot remember for certain.

thanks!

 

[flateverest]

Has anyone got any opinions or heard good or bad comments about the Yamahiko pickup ... Eddie Gomez has enjoyed this pickup for several years. I guess the expensive price has prevented players from doing a road test? Any thoughts?

 

[1780]

Hi everyone...I've been really happy with my pickup situation since I got my new bass and the new K&K Trinity mic. I was mixing the mic and the Realist pickup, and getting a great sound. A couple of days ago I noticed a loud buzzing coming from the amp every time I turned the Realist on, and now I can't record with the combination any more because of the noise. I believe it's a ground problem of some sort. Anybody else had a similar problem with this pickup? I love the pickup, but I've only had it a little over a year, and if they don't last any longer than that, this could get expensive!

I'd like to contact David Gage if possible to find out if it could be repaired. Does anybody know how to reach him or his shop by email? Thanks in advance!

I had/have a simlilar problem.
Same set-up: g/bullet+realist +K&K preamp = buzz from realist only. I was using BobG's stereo cable but when I switched to some other make the buzz went away completely. There's nothing wrong with Bob's cable when used in conjunction with a different set -up. Odd but solved problem.
Good luck

 

[Dr.G]

I had/have a simlilar problem.
Same set-up: g/bullet+realist +K&K preamp = buzz from realist only. I was using BobG's stereo cable but when I switched to some other make the buzz went away completely. There's nothing wrong with Bob's cable when used in conjunction with a different set -up. Odd but solved problem.
Good luck

Hi,

I also had a similar problem with my Realist (electric buzzing and rattling). It appeared that in my case it was invisibly moving/vibrating under the bridge foot. I re-set the bridge (no visible difference) and everything sounded great as before.