Members catphish Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 hey,We're recording the final tune for the UBP album on Sunday and i want to do it on upright. I've tried to get my hands on a real upright, but no luck. So I'm going to attempt to use the Clevinger. Any tips on getting a good sound out of it in the studio? thank ya much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 hey, We're recording the final tune for the UBP album on Sunday and i want to do it on upright. I've tried to get my hands on a real upright, but no luck. So I'm going to attempt to use the Clevinger. Any tips on getting a good sound out of it in the studio? thank ya much Should have called me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 Should have called me... Maybe he doesn't consider yours (or mine) to be real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 Tinkled pink courtesy phone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted July 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 whoops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 whoops I was just wondering if you were really that excited to record some URB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted July 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 I had a line on one from my buddy, and i was supposed to pick it up Saturday, but it fell through temporarily. I'd be nervous borrowing someone's own instrument. i've never transported on before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassplayer7770 Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 whoops Coutesy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted July 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 I should have paged bassius I suppose too...since it's his old bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bnyswonger Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 Yo - sorry - I actually had to WORK there for a bit. I usually just run it direct...it's just an electric bass thats bigger. It won't sound like a real upright though - nothing does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 Yo - sorry - I actually had to WORK there for a bit. I usually just run it direct...it's just an electric bass thats bigger. It won't sound like a real upright though - nothing does. Yeah, play it for what it is, and play it proud, bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted July 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 Yo - sorry - I actually had to WORK there for a bit. I usually just run it direct...it's just an electric bass thats bigger. It won't sound like a real upright though - nothing does. hmm...i've got two different types of pick ups, neither of which I know how much about dialing in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted July 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 Yeah, play it for what it is, and play it proud, bro! I always sort of saw it's a convienent compromise for playing live. Maybe i can rent one on real short notice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 I always sort of saw it's a convienent compromise for playing live. Maybe i can rent one on real short notice.... I guess I've spent SO much time accompanying acoustic players doing folk on my sparkle fretless electric bass guitar , that I just figured screw it! There's no hiding this. Ha ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bnyswonger Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 hmm...i've got two different types of pick ups, neither of which I know how much about dialing in. What are they and what kind of control do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted July 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 What are they and what kind of control do you have? Just to level knobs. One is a set of piezos and the other the "Clevinger Holosonic pickup", I think.... Edit: marketing babble on the holosonic things.... his pickup constitutes a technological breakthrough in true emulation of acoustic bass sound. The entire instrument is sensitive to your every touch. All vibration produces woody full-bodied sound. When used in combination with the Arco Virtuoso string sensors, amazing sound is achieved. The acoustic bass, with its large soundbox and resonant parts, produces many reverberant sounds, unlike most electric instruments. The optional Clevinger Holosonic pickup brings these sounds to life in an electric instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted July 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 If i can rent a real one, do i need a pick up for the studio or would doing it all with Mics be what the engineer will probably do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bnyswonger Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 If i can rent a real one, do i need a pick up for the studio or would doing it all with Mics be what the engineer will probably do. One good large condensor will do the trick - you want the acoustic sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted July 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 Apparently A440 violin shop rents them for traveling musicians. I Might be able to get one Saturday and return it next Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 If i can rent a real one, do i need a pick up for the studio or would doing it all with Mics be what the engineer will probably do. You're MORE than welcome to borrow mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 If i can rent a real one, do i need a pick up for the studio or would doing it all with Mics be what the engineer will probably do. The sound of an acoustic instrument, like a bass or a g**tar, or whatever, comes from how the whole instrument resonates in the air around it. Pickups only make things convenient for environments where no one would be able to tell the quality of the instrument's sound. In a controlled environment, such as a recording studio, you want to use a proper mic in the "sweet spot." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted July 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 You're MORE than welcome to borrow mine. I appreciate the offer, very much. I may take you up on it. Let me see what a440 charges. They said they have "a small selection of basses that they don't advertise for use by professionals." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 I appreciate the offer, very much. I may take you up on it. Let me see what a440 charges. They said they have "a small selection of basses that they don't advertise for use by professionals." There's no need to rent one. I think it would be cool to say "hey, that's MY bass on the UPB's record". Hell, we can even change the action if you'd like. Want the strings higher or lower than they are now? No problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted July 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 There's no need to rent one. I think it would be cool to say "hey, that's MY bass on the UPB's record". Hell, we can even change the action if you'd like. Want the strings higher or lower than they are now? No problem! Your band's name is already part of some lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted July 26, 2007 Members Share Posted July 26, 2007 UBP? URB? UPB? *Grabs ice pick and zippo. Self-lobotomizes.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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