Inquiring basic concept/setup to play horns through Wah Pedals and other Effects.

[lonlonmilklover]

This is the Crybaby Bass Wah Pedal I have:

http://www.jimdunlop.com/files/manuals/105Q_man_WEB.pdf

Per this chart...

https://musicmotivated.com/wp-conte...itar-bass-frequency-chart-88-keys-pitches.jpg

... my Tuba being only a 3 valve Tuba, the absolute lowest note that I would personally hit would be a E in Octave 1. That's pretty abnormal, usually I stay at Bb Octave 1 and higher, all of which is in the middle to middle high range of the Bass Guitar, so I am under the impression I'm safe as far as frequencies go.

I can pop a pedal Bb and even a Double Pedal Bb after hours of playing when my lips are nice and spent, which would be lower than a Bass Guitar, but that wouldn't be very loud or sound too great anyway - unless I'm planning on emulating flatulence, but hey, I'm a Tuba player, right? I can't disappoint!

 

[mjbphotos]

I didn't know you had the bass wah, it wasn't listed on the dunlop site when I looked quickly. Still wouldn't recommend the Mackie speaker, though.

 

[DM60]

This is the Crybaby Bass Wah Pedal I have:

http://www.jimdunlop.com/files/manuals/105Q_man_WEB.pdf

Per this chart...

https://musicmotivated.com/wp-conte...itar-bass-frequency-chart-88-keys-pitches.jpg

... my Tuba being only a 3 valve Tuba, the absolute lowest note that I would personally hit would be a E in Octave 1. That's pretty abnormal, usually I stay at Bb Octave 1 and higher, all of which is in the middle to middle high range of the Bass Guitar, so I am under the impression I'm safe as far as frequencies go.

I can pop a pedal Bb and even a Double Pedal Bb after hours of playing when my lips are nice and spent, which would be lower than a Bass Guitar, but that wouldn't be very loud or sound too great anyway - unless I'm planning on emulating flatulence, but hey, I'm a Tuba player, right? I can't disappoint!

Since digital, bass instruments have a new life. I think this could sound really cool.

 

[ecc83]

Another thought occurs.... Have you got the mic in the wind "blast" of the instrument ?

If so turn it so the blast is across, not at the diaphragm. A windsock would help. (an ACTUAL old sock! I use two on some cheap assed mics in my garden for birds. Wrap them in clingfilm first. They usually last about 6 months but the present incumbents have done over a year!

Dave.

 

[lonlonmilklover]

Aye, I've got a tube sock over the SM57, and on occasion, I'll actually drop it all the way to the bottom of the Tuba to emulate an electric bass quite well, as it doesn't pick up any actual Tuba character down there. Other times I'll hang it over the bell, slightly to the side if trying for a classical sound.

I'm planning on heading to a Guitar Center store to try out a few varieties of large Bass Amps to see how it feels.

Many many thanks, all, for the advice!

 

[Lt. Bob]

Aye, I've got a tube sock over the SM57, and on occasion, I'll actually drop it all the way to the bottom of the Tuba to emulate an electric bass quite well, as it doesn't pick up any actual Tuba character down there. Other times I'll hang it over the bell, slightly to the side if trying for a classical sound.

I'm planning on heading to a Guitar Center store to try out a few varieties of large Bass Amps to see how it feels.

Many many thanks, all, for the advice!

ya' know, I'm from Lousiana ... New Orleans area and have played now for 50 years.
Sousaphone is a big deal over there with the brass bands using them instead of bass guitar.
If you're not already hip to them ... check out 'Bonarama'. 5 trombones and a sousaphone. I understand the differences with a tuba BTW .... I guarantee as a tuba player you'll like them.

 

[ecc83]

ya' know, I'm from Lousiana ... New Orleans area and have played now for 50 years.
Sousaphone is a big deal over there with the brass bands using them instead of bass guitar.
If you're not already hip to them ... check out 'Bonarama'. 5 trombones and a sousaphone. I understand the differences with a tuba BTW .... I guarantee as a tuba player you'll like them.

Ha!Ha! instantly thrown back to Monty Python and Liberty Bell!

Dave.