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Show your Ramps!

#61
My new Sei:

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SLaPiNFuNK said:
the pickups will magnetically mute the strings if too close.

thats how it works.
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Then my pickups must not work:smug:

With the Bartolinis on my main basses the strings can be dropped down to touch the pickups and while the string would then be stopped from vibrating, that's because it's physically touching the case and has nothing to do with the magnetic pull. If I raise it to just millimeter away from the cover, the string can then vibrate with no ill effects.

So no, that's not how it works... it may be how it can work with some pickups but it's hardly a given. And it's pretty clear that some don't understand how ramps work. They're not dynamically limiting. I can still go from very soft to very loud on any of mine.
 
#69
Since adding the ramp to the Peavey Cirrus, I've liked it so much that I've added on to my Warwick Thumb 6.




hugo5282 said:
Here's mine on a Peavey Cirrus 6 string. It's made of ebony and the great thing about the Cirrus pickups are that it's already radiused, so the luthier only had to follow the pickups.

Came out really well and I really "dig" it now.:hyper:
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#70
Hey guys, speaking of ramps, I'm gonna attempt a "1/2 ramp" on my next CB. Going with some Nordstrand Dual Coils, there will be about 2" between the pickups. I could just go with radiused covers like I normally do, but I realized I don't own a single bass with pickups that have exposed pole pieces. Since Nordstrand can CNC some wood covers, I figured it would be a pretty wicked looking bass and a bit of a change from my usual visual vibe.

So....I'm thinking I might have Cliff build me 1/2 of a ramp, about 7/8" or 1" wide, leaving 1-1 1/8" of open space next to the neck pickup for a nice free stroke then be able to move my fingers over for a nice staccato rest stroke on the ramp. It will more or less be like a dummy pickup, with adjustable screws so I can adjust the height to my needs.
 
#71
Brad Johnson said:
Then my pickups must not work:smug:

With the Bartolinis on my main basses the strings can be dropped down to touch the pickups and while the string would then be stopped from vibrating, that's because it's physically touching the case and has nothing to do with the magnetic pull. If I raise it to just millimeter away from the cover, the string can then vibrate with no ill effects.

So no, that's not how it works... it may be how it can work with some pickups but it's hardly a given. And it's pretty clear that some don't understand how ramps work. They're not dynamically limiting. I can still go from very soft to very loud on any of mine.
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I think it's possible, but pickups can definitely vary. A very strong magnetic field should at least in theory be able to slow down vibration and cut sustain. Fortunately, we live in a world where not everything is an absolute. Magnetic strength of pickups can vary!

Passive pickups with a stronger magnetic field can produce a louder sound, whilest active pickups can utilize a weaker magnetic signal and battery power to drive the signal. So, if you place a weaker magnetic signal close to the string, no problemo!

If I remember correctly, magnetic pull is one of those darn physics things that involve the natural log when factoring the magnetic strength vs. distance. Any small distance between the magnet and object will see a sharp decline in the magnetic pull.


....my brain hurts.
 
#73
the idea of magnetic muting is more of a magnetic drag issue. not so much of an issue on bass than on guitar. a super heaver, overwound pickup will produce a lot of sound, but kill the sustain.

also, the ramps intrigue me. i think for the most part, they look really stupid. but that is my opinion. i dont think i've ever had an issue of digging in to hard or inconsistency. man, now im second guessing myself. this is one of those cases of suggestive problems haha
 
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dmusic148 said:
Maybe, but you gotta admit it's one incredible piece of woodworking. Astonishing.
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Yeah!! Its not everyday you see something like that...

Anyways, here is my meager contribution. My Spector Legend 5 with an ebony ramp built my Mike Lull
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Does anyone know where to get a plexi ramp built? I really like the ramp on my Spector and I want to get one put on my Peavy Millenium V, but it is the "plus" version so it has a pretty decent flame maple top that I don't want to cover up...

Christian
 
#80
spade2you said:
I think it's possible, but pickups can definitely vary. A very strong magnetic field should at least in theory be able to slow down vibration and cut sustain. Fortunately, we live in a world where not everything is an absolute. Magnetic strength of pickups can vary!

Passive pickups with a stronger magnetic field can produce a louder sound, whilest active pickups can utilize a weaker magnetic signal and battery power to drive the signal. So, if you place a weaker magnetic signal close to the string, no problemo!

If I remember correctly, magnetic pull is one of those darn physics things that involve the natural log when factoring the magnetic strength vs. distance. Any small distance between the magnet and object will see a sharp decline in the magnetic pull.


....my brain hurts.
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The Barts in all but my MTD 635 are passive. I have the strings almost ridiculously close to the pickups on some of my basses and have had no issues. I don't doubt it could be a problem with some pickups, the idea that it will be a problem is what I take exception to.
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