1carlos Posted August 6, 2001 Share Posted August 6, 2001 so, i've had an Epiphone Acoustic 4-string for several years now and recently started using a Tech-21 acoustic DI. it's done the trick 'til now, but i'm considering a Carvin Acoustic. any owners out there? also, i'm encountering monitoring problems: feedback and (sometimes) just can't hear myself! any suggestions? thanks, juan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Friedland Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Well, if feedback is a big problem, you'll love the AC40. It really isn't a true ABG in that it has no volume unamplified. It's amplified with a piezo (Fishman) just like all the ABGs out there, so through the amp it sounds like them. It plays great, very punchy and warm. The fretless in particular sounds dynamite. ------------------ www.edfriedland.com www.edfriedland.com The Bass Whisperer Bass Whisperer TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1carlos Posted August 7, 2001 Author Share Posted August 7, 2001 Originally posted by Ed Friedland: Well, if feedback is a big problem, you'll love the AC40. It really isn't a true ABG in that it has no volume unamplified. It's amplified with a piezo (Fishman) just like all the ABGs out there, so through the amp it sounds like them. It plays great, very punchy and warm. The fretless in particular sounds dynamite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1carlos Posted August 7, 2001 Author Share Posted August 7, 2001 okay ... let me try that again. http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/smile.gif thanks Ed. is there another ABG out there i should consider? it seems the AC40/50 is the best deal for the money ... before i load on custom options, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted August 7, 2001 Share Posted August 7, 2001 Try a Godin bass. It's the same kind of idea, taken to the nth degree. Jeremy ------------------ http://www.jps.net/jeremy/basspage.html Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 I'm "reviving" this thread because I'd like to get a decent fretless (without spending a fortune), & an electric/acoustic fretless sounds very nice. Right now, I'm thinking mainly of (1) the Carvin AC40F, (2) the Carvin LB70PF, & (3) the Godin A4 fretless. The sound sample of the AC40F ("Jam Room") sounds FABULOUS: it has a warm, acoustic sound, with plenty of "mwaah," & the notes seem to blossom tonally as they sustain. The LB70PF is a solid-body, of course, so I expect it would have more of the "classic" electric fretless sound; but I really dig the piezo on a fretless. All of these basses include a piezo or transducer pickup. I have never heard the Godin; can anyone shed light? Does it sound more like a fretless bass, or like an amplified upright? Thoughts on the others, as well? Any that I'm not considering, but should (in this price range)? I'd like something with a very singing quality (OK, I'll say it--that "Jaco mwah"), like a good solid-body, but also warm & mellow, like an ABG. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickerman Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 Originally posted by dcr: Thoughts on the others, as well? Any that I'm not considering, but should (in this price range)? I'm not sure on your price range but the only acoustic bass I'd ever get is a Martin B-1 or an Alvarez. Both don't have the thin, trebley sound so many acoustic basses tend to and both have decent piezos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 Another probably not in that price range is the Turner Renaissance. Only played one in a store for a short period of time and didn't have the time to plug it in, but I really liked the way it sounded and felt. My first test for a bass is to play it unplugged. If it doesn't feel and sound right from the start I won't even try it plugged in. If I was in the market to buy a fretless I would definitely check this one out plugged into an amp. I'm sure there are others here who have tried this bass and have an opinion, maybe they could shed more light. Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 ...forgot to ask: anyone see the BP review of the Godin a few years back? (I've seen it mentioned, but never actually seen it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graybass Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 I'm a Carvin fan but our local music shop has a Godin fretless at the moment and I think it is WONDERFUL!!!! Hmmmmm........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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