eee Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Someone's probably already done this... After seeing another URB with a magnetic pickup, and lamenting the $300 the owner said it cost, I wondered if a Precision bass pickup would work. I took a screw driver and soldering iron to a P bass I don't use, used some velcro, a scrap piece of wood, a jack, and a small piece of sheet metal, and viola, p bass pickup on upright. I've used it for 5 gigs now, including 2 where the volume was fairly high, and I gotta say, I'm pretty pleased. Here are some pictures: http://www.cajunhotsoles.com/other-stuff/p-pickup/pic1.jpg http://www.cajunhotsoles.com/other-stuff/p-pickup/pic2.jpg http://www.cajunhotsoles.com/other-stuff/p-pickup/pic3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I've seen a number of rockabilly guys doing this. It actually sounds pretty good. 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...
Mudcat Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Originally posted by Nicklab: I've seen a number of rockabilly guys doing this. It actually sounds pretty good. Yep - me too. The guy from the Rock-Cats! comes to mind. They had a record deal in the post-Stray Cats wave of "----Cats" named rock-a-billy bands that came out in the early 80s. Mudcat's music on Soundclick "Work hard. Rock hard. Eat hard. Sleep hard. Grow big. Wear glasses if you need 'em."-The Webb Wilder Credo- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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