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Double Bass Should I get a new pickup?

Zondra, wow, mighty nice collection of basses.

If you were to try a new p/u, would you want to move it around from one bass to the next? I reckon that's pretty easy w/ your BP-100.

If you want to continue to experiment with that pickup, I like Jamie's suggestion of getting the Fishman Pro-EQ Platinum Bass unit as a first step. I have not tried one, but based on what I've learned, it will probably make the BP-100 sound as good as it possibly can with the 10 Mohm input. Also gives you EQ, a low cut filter, phase reversal, and a DI out. Will work with any other pickup you might try later. And like he said, if you want to sell it later, you can probably recoup at least some of what you spent for it.

If however the various amps you typically use have adequate EQ and a DI out, then I would recommend the HPF-Pre instead, again as a first step. Fifty bucks. Same critical 10 Mohm input for coaxing the magic out of the BP-100. I appreciate my HPF-Pre more every time I use it.

Finally, when you want to check out some other p/u's, get on over to see Bob K. Like Bob I have fit several Rev Solos, and I like the way it sounds on my bass better than the Bass Max, the Double Big Twin, the Planet Wing, or the Schertler DYN-B that I tried. Your bass(es) and your tastes may vary.

Aside - In a world this big, a country the size of ours, and a state as big as Montana, you and Bob K. are 10 blocks apart? Funny.
 
This is how I mount my BP-100 after much struggle and frustration to get any decent sound from it. Huge reduction in string noise and lots of bottom...
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The felt furniture leg gliders under each wing of the bridge are easy to find and really inexpensive (under $2).
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Another bonus is they are available in the exact diameter of the pickups.

The pads will be a little snug to get under the wings, and tricky because they have self adhesive backs. Once you get them in there, (I recommend a dry fit first; you may need to compress them a little with a pair of pliers) gently work the pickup elements into place. I also added a small piece of neoprene (from a beer cozy) to keep the pickup lead from vibrating in the center hole of the bridge.
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NOTE: this pickup seems to have a weird little spike in the EQ at around 2.5K, regardless. I also do not use a preamp; everything is manipulated with my Eden head.
 
Bebop - thanks for the BP-100 mounting advice. I may try that. I think I actually have some of those pads around somewhere.

So, I went ahead and ordered the FISHMAN PRO-EQ PLATINUM BASS PREAMP/EQ/DI online today, and am excited to get it. From all my readings (I read the entire owners manual online), I think that it may help with my problems a lot. I still may try mounting my pickup under the wings of the bridge & see how that works.... one thing at a time, though.

I think I may consider getting a new cable to run from my bass to the DI box... I have a good cable, but I'll probably use it to run from the DI box to my bass amp. The owners manual for the DI box said that to run from my bass to the box, that a cable with a capacitance of 200 pico-Farads or less is ideal & would do a lot for the sound. I'm not too savvy on these electronics numbers... Anyone have any cable recommendations or comments?

Again, thanks everyone for the advice....
 
Cables - whew, lots of points of view. Mine is like this - Don't get sucked in by marketing hype. As long as you avoid real cheapo's, you'll be okay. I like [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]. If you like to make your own cables, they're perfect, but they come pre-made too. Regardless, you probably want a cable that's not super long, like say 10' or less, from your pickup to your Platinum preamp. Just my two cents. I could be all wet.
 
I didn't expect to, but I did notice a difference in sound between a cheapo Guitar Center cable and the Planet Waves cable that I prefer now. I A/B'd them, same 10' length, and the Planet sounded much better. I think it's possibly (?) due to the very low capacitance of the Planet Waves cables. I have never heard a difference with guitar, but with piezo pickups a crappy cable can mess with your sound, IMHO.

As for pickups, I recommend the Underwood, especially with the Pro Platinum preamp. I really like the punchy tone with this combo of pickup and preamp, good control of my sound, and I get little to no feedback, which is great. The Underwood is easy to install and not nearly as picky about pressure the way some piezos can be. My Underwood sounds best using only one transducer in the E string side bridge wing.