
Right, this page is strictly for anoraks, fellow double
bass players and people with too much time on their hands. Please don't
think that I
lie awake at night fretting about which pick-up/amp/DI box to use
- 'cos I don't. Also, please don't think I'm an expert on this subject
- 'cos I'm not. Anyway, this is the gear I use at the moment:
Strings
D'Addario Helicore - Hybrid Series. They seem to do the job. I make mine last
1-2 years. ( They cost about £130 a set! ) Sometimes I buy them second hand off a jazz player who changes his 3 or 4 times a year!
Pick-up
Shadow SH 950. This slots into both wings of the bridge, providing a good
signal.
D.I. Box
Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver. Featuring Tube Amplifier Emulation! This can
be used as a pre-amp or a stomp box but I use it as a DI box for recording and occasionally live work.
Amplifier
Gallien-Krueger MBS. I use this 'little' 150 Watt amp on a stand to keep it
away from the body of the bass, ( cutting down on the chance of feedback )
taking an XLR from it straight to the mixing desk for live work and occasionally recording.
And that's it. If that was too much detail - my apologies, if not enough,
then please Get A Life! or get in touch via 'Contact'.
Best Wishes,
Norton.