VP from a Ukulele Bass with Solid Body

[Mountain Mat]

I am trying to record direct bass with VP using a solid body bass with gigantic polymer strings. The instrument has a distinct upright vibe to it. I don’t have access to a double bass to make an IR from so I have been experimenting with different acoustic stringed instruments. I have considered a piece of furniture like an empty dresser for the bridge taps. Any creative suggestions?

[Caleb_Elling]

Hey Mat,
I wonder how well a sampled recording would work. If you could find some Upright bass samples on YouTube or elsewhere and record that into the VP over some high-quality speakers. You'd only be recording half of the equation by not recording the pickup into the VPDI, but this is highly experimental anyway.

Just an idea.

It's an interesting direction for sure.

[Mountain Mat]

Thanks Caleb, that is a great suggestion. I was also thinking about using an empty birch 112 cab and taping on the soundboard with a contact piezo stuck to it. I think you may have the solution though. I can even pick my fav bass player! The low cut filter really helps get closer to the response. If I could find a 3rd party IR I could play the wav file through a cab and use VP to grab it. Thanks

[SKGael]

Great suggestions, guys. I was looking for the same thing. I'm relatively new in the Ukulele craze, and I have played guitar for most of my life. I just fell in love with the sound and uniqueness of the sound, and I have reached a point where I would like my son to learn how to play it much better than me from a young age. If you have younger kids, you need a place like www.junumusic.com to guide you through the correct steps and dimensions of a suitable Ukulele for kids. I'm dreaming of the day he will play like a pro.