Bass guitar Pickguard pickup for backbeat
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Bass guitar Pickguard pickup for backbeat
Anyone toyed with or executed a bass guitar pickguard pickup to capture any scratching on the pickguard?
The goal is to provide some backbeat type noise. I know that is what slapping is all about, but I don't have those skills atm.
My initial thought was to build a thin plywood pick guard and embed a piezo element in the back of it.
The goal is to provide some backbeat type noise. I know that is what slapping is all about, but I don't have those skills atm.
My initial thought was to build a thin plywood pick guard and embed a piezo element in the back of it.
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Re: Bass guitar Pickguard pickup for backbeat
This is a good option, and local
https://www.musicgift.co.nz/product-pag ... n-pick-ups
https://www.musicgift.co.nz/product-pag ... n-pick-ups
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Re: Bass guitar Pickguard pickup for backbeat
Thanks Kev, could make that type of thing up, probs what I will try first.Kev77 wrote:This is a good option, and local
https://www.musicgift.co.nz/product-pag ... n-pick-ups
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Re: Bass guitar Pickguard pickup for backbeat
Why not just stick a piezo on the plastic guard? Simpler and should sound the same for what you're trying to achieve.bobiron wrote: My initial thought was to build a thin plywood pick guard and embed a piezo element in the back of it.
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Re: Bass guitar Pickguard pickup for backbeat
Thanks Slowy, Will double side tape one on to start with anyway, just have not had the time this weekend for music stuff.Slowy wrote:Why not just stick a piezo on the plastic guard? Simpler and should sound the same for what you're trying to achieve.bobiron wrote: My initial thought was to build a thin plywood pick guard and embed a piezo element in the back of it.
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Re: Bass guitar Pickguard pickup for backbeat
Thanks doing that already, I am looking for a sound with a different timbre that be controlled independently.Eruera wrote:Could also try muting all the strings with your left hand and literally slapping the whole lot with your right.
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Re: Bass guitar Pickguard pickup for backbeat
Our Bobiron is a wondrously innovative man. When he gets an idea, best to let him run with it.
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Re: Bass guitar Pickguard pickup for backbeat
Why not just get a stompbox? Instrument independent....
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Re: Bass guitar Pickguard pickup for backbeat
The bassist for George Benson stands on a tambourine, so the hoop is vertical, and shakes it side to side with his foot. Funky, talented MF.
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