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It's nice to hear you say that Bubba. So many people I talk to have a favorite pickup, or can't wait to get rid of pickup, etc. You may have swayed my decision once again. I can't deny I'm "cork-sniffing" (great phrase). I can't do much about my amp, I try new strings all the time, but I've...

Thanks for the insight folks, and thanks for the turn-around RFR, faith in forum restored! I'd still love to hear more stories of pickup adds/drops/mods, etc, but I think y'all talked me out of busting out the router and getting intimate. I may, however, swap out my pickup. I've already dropped...

You do, Greg? Are you sure? My bass is a Fernandes, not Fender, and only has one small serial number. I've contacted Fernandes to learn more about it, they believe it was made in Japan for sale in Japan. I had my Japanese step-mother contact Fernandes in Japan and they say it was made in...

Groovy, great stuff. Anyone have any specific pickups they've used/recommend?

I'll never understand this forum. People are so quick to attack. What's with all the hate? I'm sorry you're getting upset. I saw what you said, I absorbed it, I'm interested, and I'm looking to absorb more. You said adding a neck pickup sounded bad. I'd like to understand why? I'm trying to...

Thanks for the input. Although no one is being specific, it sounds like adding a pickup isn't the best idea, but I'd still like to learn why. I apologize for being vague in what I have and want, I'm only trying to learn more about adding a pickup. I understand my strings/amp/style/room/sign...

Interesting. What is the effect of adding one (if I go off 1/2 cocked and try it, what would could I expect)? Why have you done it in the past, what was the goal? And what was the outcome? I have an SVT100, I can't change that (wife won't pass the budget), but I'm experimenting with the rest...

I've been experimenting with strings, I believe I'm using Flatwound now and I dig them, but I'm still on the search for the perfect set, and I've been taking that into account. I'm really curious to know if anyone's had any luck adding a pickup.

Thanks for your response, but I'm not sure if you're for or against adding a pickup. I'm not looking for a brighter tone, and I'm definitely not looking for more finger noise. But I am looking for a fuller, fatter tone. Are you suggesting adding a bass pickup to the neck? Have you done that...

I really enjoy playing my bass, and it has a pile of sentimental value, however I'm not sure I love the sound. I'd like a fuller, fatter tone. I'm considering adding a bridge pickup. Has anyone added a pickup to a stock bass? What were the results? What pickup would you recommend? I can also...

We're moving towards overdubbing vocals on serious recordings, but we're always trying to optimize our space. I know we could make a great recording if slow way down, but we're also hoping to have to ability to capture something random and wonderful. For example, last practice we had one of...

It's true, these are some details that will be addressed in more detail once I have pictures, but considering I'm on the clock at work and I'd much rather talk music and recording.... Mic positioning is going to be painful. We're pretty set in our positions due to spacial constraints, but I'm...

I have band practice on Thursday, I'll get some pictures and take that advice, Pinky. Recording Techniques might be a good choice too. But in the meantime: It's a small room and it gets loud. PA: Yamaha 02R; QSC K12 Recording: Tascam DP24 Vocal: SM58 Harp: SM57 on small, overdriven amp Guitar...

This is all great stuff guys! Thanks! These are the challenges I've been facing and it sounds like we're taking the same approach. We record "live" in a small room. We don't plan on always recording that way, but we love the freedom to hit record during practices without creating the sterile...

Awesome! Thanks MrW! I'm using Cakewalk. I assume cakewalk and Pro Tools won't play nicely together, unfortunately, but if there's anything I can do to make it easier on you, let me know. Thanks again! I can't wait to see what you do! -j

I'm hoping that someone will not only mix this, but also save and share your EQ, Comp, etc. settings. I've been recording and mixing my band's tunes for years but I've never had the opportunity to see how someone else would tackle them. We record "live", and we're pretty rough around the edges...

Thanks Pinky, that's why I'm here. I may use Mix This, but I'm not looking for someone to mix my stuff, I'm looking for someone to talk to be about how they'd mix my stuff. I'll try out Mix This next, but I thought this forum was a wise 1st choice. I assumed 2 types of people read the Newbies...

I hear what you're saying, Pinky, and it's not my intention to take food from mouths or waste anyone's time. I'd love to take a class, it's on my wishlist. In the meantime, I'm looking for more of a classmate than a Professor. I understand the basics (even the intermediates) but I've never had...

I'd LOVE to take a mixing class! At the moment, or until my tiny children are slightly more self-sufficient, my wife will not authorize a class, but it's definitely on the radar. I'll get you a link, hopefully tonight. I have work followed by band practice and everything is on my computer at...

Hi all, Thanks for the tips! I'll be honest, I've spent the last 5 years watching youtubes, reading articles, vetting plugins, etc. My band has 30-40 originals, all recorded and mixed by me. I've played with many tunes in the "Mix This" sub, the one thing I'm REALLY missing is human interaction...