Hey guys, just wanted to start a thread about magnetic pickups, specifically the Krivo and Schaller since I just acquired both a few weeks ago.
I know magnetic pickups don't appeal to everyone, and this is my first time trying one, but for idiot proof amplification to loud gig levels they have done the job for me so far. And believe me, I am just the idiot to know.
I have two double basses, one is a plywood, the other is a 1934 Alcoa aluminum bass that I just got a few weeks ago. I get paidto play country rock with forays into original music that has an Americana influence. I play small acoustic shows every so often, but mostly there is some heavy drumming going on.
So far I put the Schaller on my plywood bass and the Krivo on my Alcoa. The Krivo is so easy to install that I might try it on the ply as well. The Schaller has that chrome look that would actually fit the Alcoa like a glove, but it's about getting a decent gigging sound amplified more than anything else.
I'm going to put a lot more hours in on these soon, but so far I have been impressed by both. Both have been quiet, with the Schaller having a little bit of hiss in certain environments, but nothing serious and certainly much better than I ever anticipated. The coolest thing about the Schaller is that it has a volume knob on the side. Pretty nice to make gain adjustments right from the bass.
With the shows I have done so far, it has been such a relief to be able to crank the upright volume up without feedback. I haven't been thinking about tone sacrifice because volume and clarity have been my two main concerns. And the Alcoa is a metal bass anyway. It's never going to sound like wood.
I set the basses up with wireless units and have been playing them all over the place and just having fun.
I'll post more on here as I get some more time in.
I know magnetic pickups don't appeal to everyone, and this is my first time trying one, but for idiot proof amplification to loud gig levels they have done the job for me so far. And believe me, I am just the idiot to know.
I have two double basses, one is a plywood, the other is a 1934 Alcoa aluminum bass that I just got a few weeks ago. I get paidto play country rock with forays into original music that has an Americana influence. I play small acoustic shows every so often, but mostly there is some heavy drumming going on.
So far I put the Schaller on my plywood bass and the Krivo on my Alcoa. The Krivo is so easy to install that I might try it on the ply as well. The Schaller has that chrome look that would actually fit the Alcoa like a glove, but it's about getting a decent gigging sound amplified more than anything else.
I'm going to put a lot more hours in on these soon, but so far I have been impressed by both. Both have been quiet, with the Schaller having a little bit of hiss in certain environments, but nothing serious and certainly much better than I ever anticipated. The coolest thing about the Schaller is that it has a volume knob on the side. Pretty nice to make gain adjustments right from the bass.
With the shows I have done so far, it has been such a relief to be able to crank the upright volume up without feedback. I haven't been thinking about tone sacrifice because volume and clarity have been my two main concerns. And the Alcoa is a metal bass anyway. It's never going to sound like wood.
I set the basses up with wireless units and have been playing them all over the place and just having fun.
I'll post more on here as I get some more time in.
