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Post by kiriakos on Oct 24, 2023 14:48:33 GMT
Hello. I can't find better alternative pickups for the HB 60 BASS. Do you have any idea? Thank you.
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advb
Harley Benton Expert
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Post by advb on Oct 24, 2023 18:04:34 GMT
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Post by kodiakblair on Oct 30, 2023 8:34:50 GMT
Hello. I can't find better alternative pickups for the HB 60 BASS. Do you have any idea? Thank you. 'better' covers a wide range and means different things to different people. To some 'better' simply means louder, for others it's a vague term like vintage or modern. To MOST, it's sticking a brand name in
Starting on bass in the late 70's I've watched the aftermarket pickup/hardware industry grow, and been caught by it many times My advice, admittedly from a very jaded POV, is leave the pickups alone
Swapping pickups, like for like, rarely brings earthshattering change. The pickup position has far more impact than magnet type/ wire count or a fancy logo.
Things you can try for free are adjusting pickup heights or moving your playing position, that one does give earthshattering change; towards the neck = deeper/ towards the bridge brighter.
Experiment with amp settings. This is often overlooked, folks complaining of pickups "too quiet/weak" will happily drop €100 rather than reach behind themselves to adjust the volume knob. This also applies to tone knobs.
If you feel you must spend money.
Many say try different strings, I agree but bass strings are expensive so investigate those other options first. Changing pot or cap values is another common suggestion, not so easy with a semi hollow bass.
Final suggestion is outside help. More expensive than strings but unlike strings or pickups can be used for other instruments, especially handy if you swap bass during sets.
A gain or boost pedal, no magnet nor 'hot' pickup will raise your signal higher than one of those.
Parametric or graphic EQ. Wonderful things
www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Caline-CP-97-The-Recluse-Boost/art-GIT0058864-000 www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/guitar-pedals/boost-pedals/tc-electronic-rush-booster www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Fame-Fernfeld-Equalizer-Effect-Pedal/art-GIT0049796-000 www.thomann.de/gb/artec_seeq8_graphic_eq.htm www.thomann.de/gb/artec_parametric_eq.htm spartanmusic.co.uk/products/caline-cp-24-10-band-eq
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