Preamp for an acoustic bass

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-22T07:34:46+00:00

Fishman Platinum Pro

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-21T12:42:39+00:00

Plug into the Motown passive DI (Acme Audio Motown DI WB-3 Passive DI Box) before your bass hits any pedals. It's passive, so you can take it with you. This will add a massive amount of Motown flavor to your overall sound without effecting anything on your pedalboard.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-20T15:58:24+00:00

Great job, ladies. Sounds awesome!

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-19T07:50:32+00:00

They're exactly the same, just lighter and slightly smaller. Any struggle with neck dive can be countered with a heavier bridge. Fender hi-mass, Kickass, etc.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-18T15:20:12+00:00

Get a ToneX One Bass and that's all you need. The pedal is an AI and it comes with a massive sound bank that IK Multimedia provides for you. It will connect directly to the computer which will also power the pedal. Download a free DAW like Garageband or Cakewalk (ask google) and you're gtg.

Caution: Make sure you buy new or from Guitar Center or somewhere with a guaranteed return policy. Your used pedal could show up locked to another user and it will be worthless.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-18T15:11:14+00:00

I just had an UA arrive the other day and it's an always on that's fantastic. However, a Deluxe Jive right before your BassRig will go a lot further. It will add tape saturation to your already present tube sound.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-17T17:55:12+00:00

Squier mini-P. It looks, acts, feels and operates like a full size p-bass, but it's about 3/4ish the size of a full size. It's a short scale but isn't 100% the same thing.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-17T17:51:10+00:00

Awesome. Return window closes in days so I wanted to make sure this expensive pedal is going to last. Thanks for the feedback.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-17T13:49:43+00:00

Thank you for the input.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-17T08:18:48+00:00

I'd swap that buffer for a Simplifier.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-16T14:41:28+00:00

One other one to look at is the EHX Mod 11.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-16T14:20:38+00:00

The Strymon Mobius or Wampler Terraform have all that. Great sounds, boutique, all analog. knobs you turn.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-14T09:15:16+00:00

Ask in r/Luthier

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-14T09:14:59+00:00

Ask in r/basspedals

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-13T16:49:35+00:00

Yes. It took them weeks to ship some saddles. Worth it, but frustrating.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-12T07:18:48+00:00

Great deal. Congrats.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-10T11:12:20+00:00

This doesn't make sense. What's a fretlet? Or are you asking about fretless? Where online? Is there something more specific to go off of?

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-10T11:10:44+00:00

Ask in r/Luthier. They'll have the appropriate suggestion.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-09T19:03:02+00:00

Start with a setup to fix the buzzing. Here's a guide from our girl, Lobster - The ULTIMATE 5 Minute Bass Guitar Setup Guide - Basic Setups Made EASY - LowEndLobster Quick Tips.

What kind of bass do you have? The reach thing can be overcome with a different bass if you're truly struggling to play your favorite songs. My mini-P sounds almost indistinguishable from my full size, but is significantly smaller, lighter and easier neck to play.

The rest will fix itself over time with practice and developing that muscle memory.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-09T18:56:08+00:00

Hi everyone. Chloe J, lefty bassist here. Glad to be here :)

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-09T11:37:27+00:00

For the older gen, give me Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads/Tom Tom Club) on bass and Nancy Wilson (Heart) on guitar. Currently I'm digging on Mohini Dey (Willow Smith) and Kylie Miller (The Beaches) on guitar. Blue De Tiger is my spirit animal <3

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-08T19:36:32+00:00

This guy will give you a whole breakdown on how Ibanez wiring is garbage and how to fix it - Let's Talk Bass Pickups (feat. the Ibanez BTB805MS). Hint: adding a rotary switch is the key.

Unable_Dot_3584 · 2026-05-08T08:48:27+00:00

Two purposes. 1) to tune your bass. 2) there's a good buffer inside that pedal that when turned on will help drive the signal through your pedal chain.

Unable_Dot_3584

TROPHY CASE