tatudbassman Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Does anyone know if it is worth getting the piezo bridge? I picked up a Sterling (without piezos), and fell in love. Please help! This is my next axe. Vince "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." ~ Pablo Picasso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Phil Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 personally, I don't like piezos on an Electric Bass. They're too clacky. http://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/blue.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/black.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/fuscia.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/grey.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/orange.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/purple.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/red.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/yellow.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatudbassman Posted November 7, 2004 Author Share Posted November 7, 2004 T Vince "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." ~ Pablo Picasso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 There's nothing wrong with my Sterling fretless the way it is. I don't got to show you no stinkin' piezos. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovyjazzyfunky Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 I have the piezo pickups on my Stingray 5, and I love 'em. Get the piezo's, and no one can accuse your MM of being a one-tone machine (although those of us who own them know what they're really capable of ) All your bass are belong to us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 I got the piezo's with my Stingray fretless 5. Having owned a fretless Stingray 4 without them before that, I heard the difference between the two immediately. I think for fretless, the piezo's are definitely worth it. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 P Bass Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 I really don't know much about piezos on basses, but I've heard/played a number of solid bodied guitars with piezos that pull off a half decent acoustic sound. Is it the same for bass, and is that what you are going for? "Start listening to music!". -Jeremy C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Here's a pic of my fretless Stingray 5 so you can take a look at what the piezo bridge looks like. http://home.earthlink.net/~nicklab/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/stingrayfretless5cu.jpg The controls are the same as a regular Stingray, but they've added a pickup blend pan pot. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 I had exactly your experience the first time I played a Sterling in a shop: "This is it!" In my case, it was a used fretless. And the hunt was on! I've been extremely satisfied. It is a wonderful sounding instrument, and feels like a very good Fender Jazz (which will be an advantage to some players, who are like me, as I know I am.) I would love to own a fretted version as well, but we pick our priorities. I'd also love to have the piezo bridge on mine. I tried a Stingray 4 in a shop with that bridge once, and liked it very much. Given the choice, sure, I'd get the piezo. But I definitely don't think it would be a deal-breaker. Have you checked out the insane selection of Sterlings (new & used, in all flavors) at www.basscentral.com ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatudbassman Posted November 8, 2004 Author Share Posted November 8, 2004 Thanks DCR. I did not think of BassCentral. Man, I'm going to spit a wad when, or if I'm able to get one. And I have some great basses, but it's not the same sound. It feels like adultery. Hell, I've had that happen to me though. Thanks again. Vince "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." ~ Pablo Picasso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Gino Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 I've got a fretless Sterling with no piezo and a fretless SR5 with. I seldom play the SR5 cause it has too many strings. I'm not particularly fond of the piezos. You can get a decent sound out of them, but you have to mess with the EQ to do it. For this reason, I could never understand how anyone could blend the two. Maybe the piezos would be good when playing with acoustic instruments, but I can't see the point in a typical band situation. Then again, I like Agular 1x12 speakers too, so what do I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Some prominent playesr have talked of the value of blending piezo with magnetic for ELECTRIC music, but anecdotally sampling, it seems like very few piezo systems can be depended on for string balance and positive coupling that doesn't later cost in time and repairs. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatudbassman Posted November 8, 2004 Author Share Posted November 8, 2004 Keep it Simple? GreenBoy? Vince "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." ~ Pablo Picasso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 What are you babbling about? Is the Texas school system like the Texas prison system? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 "...anecdotally sampling, it seems like very few piezo systems can be depended on for string balance and positive coupling that doesn't later cost in time and repairs." Yes. How could anyone perceive that as anything less than pellucid? Let's heap more abuse on him, I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 "So, Lord Helmet, at last we meet again for the first time for the last time..." http://www.sfad.org/julia/blog/graphics/spaceballs.jpg . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatudbassman Posted November 9, 2004 Author Share Posted November 9, 2004 When I replied "keep it simple", i was refering to the guitar. KISS! It seems sometimes the more complicated things become, the more trouble you might encounter. And, I thought that was what you meant. And I think I might go that way on the "Sterling". It sounded fantastic the way it was! Thanks, and sorry if there was a misunderstanding. Vince "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." ~ Pablo Picasso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g. Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Nothing simple about piezos for individually adjustable bridge pieces it seems. I sure have seen a lot of squawking about them. Not necessarily when a person first gets them. But after they've had them for awhile. Some of these systems are pretty expensive and getting that tiny barrel or bridge piece to contact evenly - and STAY THAT WAY - for each and every string can be tough, I guess. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcr Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 Hey, I actually got that! And it's an interesting bit of advice. That hadn't occurred to me before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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