Double Bass Pickups, Upright bass pick up amps pre-amps
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Bass Pickups, Instrument Cables, Bass Preamps & Bass Amps
Upton Bass offers a selection of high quality bass preamps, pickups, amps and cables. Many of us here are regular gigging bassists and have the opportunity to play on many different systems over the years, so we know first hand the highs and lows of trying to amplify your double bass. The need to make an upright bass louder than it is acoustically possible of doing has created what we refer to as the "signal chain". Take a look at our Rev SOLO double bass pickup for a great first link in the chain, couple that with an acoustic image ten 2 bass amp and...WATCH OUT...you and your bass, only louder!
So, what is the "signal chain", you ask? The "signal chain" is all of the pieces of the puzzle between you, the musician, and your audience.
First is the Bass pickup, most being Piezoelectric Ceramic Crystals, or just called piezos by many today. From the Greek word piezo, which means to squeeze or press, the piezo crystals are "squeezed" by the vibrations of your instrument and give off an electrical charge (voltage) that is sent along the signal chain via your cable. The different pickups we sell have different qualities, like strings do, and matching the right pickup for your instrument and style is as important as the strings you choose. Our luthiers can help guide you in your pickup selection!
Often you will hear the word impedance when talking about pickups. Impedance is a way of telling you how much of the voltage introduced at one end (the pickup) will really make it to the other end (the amplifier). A good cable is essential in making sure a strong, clean signal is being sent along. To many times we see musicians using old, worn out, soldered or duct taped cables. For the relatively low cost of a good quality cable, treat yourself (and your band mates!) to a fresh cable!
Third is a preamp, an almost essential tool in making sure the signal coming from the pickup is fully making it's way to the amplifier, but not always needed. Many top quality amplifiers today meant for the double bass have a built in pre amp, but if you rely on house PA systems or often borrow equipment, an pre amp is a great way of brining some predictability to your tone and putting a lot of control at your fingertips. Often overlooked...it can seem like a mysterious little device, but our luthiers can help decipher the mystery!
The last piece of equipment in the signal chain is your amplifier. For the bassist who plays out for a living, a good sounding, reliable amp is as important as your double bass. So much can be packed into such a small unit today, accurate amplification has never been more portable than it is today! Bass Pickups, Instrument Cables, Bass Preamps & Bass Amps
The knowledgeable staff at Upton Bass String Instrument Co is always just a phone call away for ANY questions you may have 860-535-9399. You can also contact Upton Bass String Instrument Co. by email at sales@uptonbass.com. |
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| Can't find the upright bass pickup you're looking for? Call Upton Bass at 1-860-535-9399 or eMail us at sales@uptonbass.com and we would be happy to assist you in making the the right selections for you and your bass! Couldn't find what you were looking for above? A full list of our sub categories below: Bass repair and maintenance parts Bass Tuning Machine Heads, Tuning Gears Upton Bass String Instrument Co. offers a huge selection of quality accessories for the double bass. Upton Bass is bass player owned and operated, and all of our items are ones we actually use. The knowledgeable staff of bass players at Upton Bass String Instrument Co is always just a phone call away for ANY questions you may have 860-535-9399. You can also contact Upton Bass by email at sales@uptonbass.com |
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