Hearing bass side

[philtre71]

A bit of a random question. I've recently been rehearsing with a couple of acoustic guitar players and can't hear the bass/chord side of my 120-bass Crucianelli Magicvox CBA when we're playing together un-miked.

Other than wearing a large hat (mentioned on another thread!) has anyone else encountered this, and found a solution? It's a bit disconcerting not knowing whether I'm hitting the correct notes or not.

 

[Geronimo]

A bit of a random question. Ive recently been rehearsing with a couple of acoustic guitar players and cant hear the bass/chord side of my 120-bass Crucianelli Magicvox CBA when were playing together un-miked.

Other than wearing a large hat (mentioned on another thread!) has anyone else encountered this, and found a solution? Its a bit disconcerting not knowing whether Im hitting the correct notes or not.

Hard floor or soft? Hard could help. Otherwise, try standing in a manner where you have a wall reasonably close to your left side. Corner is even better.

 

[philtre71]

Hard floor, and playing seated. Will try sitting in the corner and see if that helps.

 

[george garside]

thoughts on the matter.

Keep the guitar players on your right hand side so their plonking interferes less with you bass.

Keep your bellows as 'close' as possible i.e. no more than 12 inches open so that the end that makes the noise never goes far away from you left earole.

just sit further away from the guitarists

george

 

[jozz]

Other than wearing a large hat (mentioned on another thread!)

:mrgreen:

I have no solution other than just amplify a bit, but thats not an option?

 

[philtre71]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I think some form of amplification is the only option. Played a gig yesterday and it was impossible to hear my left hand. I suspect the frequencies of the acoustic guitars are too similar to the accordion. I was looking at the MIcrovox products, so will probably go with that and a small amp.

 

[Sebastian Bravo]

I have no solution other than just amplify a bit, but thats not an option?

When i played with my band i had the same problem.

My solution: Amplify the bass side, but dont use speakers. Just plug in earphones. So, you will always hear your bass side with the earphones (Maybe just use the left earphone, so you can hear your right side as well.)

 

[philtre71]

Thanks Sebastian...that's exactly what I'm thinking about. Were you using an in-ear monitoring system, or feeding your bass side mic straight to your headphones?

 

[jozz]

If you are going to use in ear you will likely have to mic those guitars as well and mix it in your ears.

Also..if you dont hear your LH, audience won't either.

Your solution with a mic and a personal amp might be a lot easier plus more natural sounding for everyone.

 

[Sebastian Bravo]

Thanks Sebastian...thats exactly what Im thinking about. Were you using an in-ear monitoring system, or feeding your bass side mic straight to your headphones?

I used a homemade system, Im planning to make a full tutorial of using microphones inside of the accordion, but i dont have a lot of free time to do it, because i repair accordions!

 

[george garside]

I normally use 2 mikes on stands, one for treble and one for bass side and when leading a band sit on the left end of the line - that way I have my bass all to myself but the punters/dancers get a balanced sound

george