Upright Bass Modeling

[skin]

Looks like I am joining an all acoustic group and they are interested in me being able to sound like an upright. I am considering some type of modeling pedal or a Line6 Vairax Bass. What are your experiences with these? Anything you'd recommend?

 

[superbassman2000]

the only thing that i have seen that does an ok simulation of an upright is the variax...not that good, but not horrible either...

actually a wish bass has a pretty good upright sound if you EQ it right...i'm not even kidding!

 

[tplyons]

Anything you'd recommend?

Learning to play upright for one. I did it, it's not TOO bad.

 

[scorpionldr]

try scooping ur mids some, helps for me

 

[JimmyM]

I agree with Tim. Upright is a fun doggone instrument! Forget this modeling stuff and get one!

 

[psi]

Try some light flatwound strings. You lose sustain and get that smooth sound which is closer to an upright. The black Rotosound nylons work well.

 

[Bruce Lindfield]

Try some light flatwound strings. You lose sustain and get that smooth sound which is closer to an upright. The black Rotosound nylons work well.

I've heard people do this at close quarters and it is a nice distinctive sound - but nothing like Double Bass!!

 

[psi]

I've heard people do this at close quarters and it is a nice distinctive sound - but nothing like Double Bass!!

Yep it's definitely not on the money, but it's closer at least.

 

[superbassman2000]

well, at least flatwounds are cheaper than a whole new bass...an upright bass at that! $$$$$!!

 

[Le Basseur]

You might try the following formula:
Fretless-flats-Roland GK3B hex pickup-Roland V-Bass
The V-Bass unit is AFAIK far more superior than the Line6,at least when you'd want to emulate an upright tone.
HTH!
Regards,