graphtech ghost bridge on bass

[chubs]

Was trying to figure out what I would use all the switches on a Jazzmaster bass for, so figured i would investigate the ghost bridge option. Does anybody have any experience with this system on a bass? What sort of sound does it produce? not interested in the hexpander, just the accousti-phonic.

 

[greywolf]

I hhave one with the acoustic-ponic pre amp that I'm getting ready to install in a bass commision I'm working on , I'll post when it's up and running

 

[line6man]

What sort of sound does it produce?

How can you expect a serious answer when absolutely nothing is known about the bass, except that the body is Jazzmaster shaped? A lot of different factors determine what it's going to sound like, such as the choice of woods, scale length and wiring scheme.

 

[Rickgrxbass]

I can't say I've played any piezo equipped bass and said, "Wow, I NEED this sound!!eleventy!!" Usually too "fragile" sounding to me- too much highs and boomy lows, no mids, really "clicky" on an amp with a tweeter.

Maybe on a fretless, with the right preamp, it might work, but I haven't found it yet.

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

Considered doing one, not because I wanted to, or because it sounded good, but at the repeated insistence of the "acoustic, no exceptions" venues.  I was gonna do a Custom T with F-holes and ghost bridge system to give the look of a somewhat acoustic instrument, but feel and possibly sound like an electric.  Instead, I've boycotted that format.  I've owned 3 acoustic basses with different but similar systems - amplifying bridge vibrations.  The bass sound is very dominant and gets away from you quickly in a house system.  The notes on the G string are weak and fall out completely when going up the neck.  They seem to be somewhat of an afterthought, don't sound good, and pander to the "acoustic is more intimate, I'm at a campfire, you're so sensitive crowd."

 

[Rickgrxbass]

Considered doing one, not because I wanted to, or because it sounded good, but at the repeated insistence of the "acoustic, no exceptions" venues.  I was gonna do a Custom T with F-holes and ghost bridge system to give the look of a somewhat acoustic instrument, but feel and possibly sound like an electric.  Instead, I've boycotted that format.  I've owned 3 acoustic basses with different but similar systems - amplifying bridge vibrations.  The bass sound is very dominant and gets away from you quickly in a house system.  The notes on the G string are weak and fall out completely when going up the neck.  They seem to be somewhat of an afterthought, don't sound good, and pander to the "acoustic is more intimate, I'm at a campfire, you're so sensitive crowd."

I'd be more tempted to go with an electric upright, if they weren't so expensive. A used Czech-made (or new Indonesian made) NS Design upright is still over a grand, Deans and Kydds suck, and boutique brands are, well, boutique priced. The NS does replicate the sound of an upright pretty darn close, though.

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

I'd be more tempted to put electric pickups on an acoustic instrument.  I've seen it done on acoustic basses and uprights.  They don't sound electric by any stretch, but you have a little more control over the tone shaping.

 

[chubs]

thanks for the input

 

[greywolf]

I also will have two Bartolini soapbars and a 3 band EQ with a blender to mix the ghost with magnetic  .....