Flats on Big Al bass?

[Eggman]

Lots of posts here about how great flats are on a Bongo. Anyone try flats on a Big Al? Either my Big Al or my Bongo 4HH Rosewood in going to get flats. Would like opinions of those who have tried flats on the Al. thankyouverymuch

 

[TNT]

Bill,

Great discussion at your next office meeting!!


LOL

 

[Eggman]

Bill,

Great discussion at your next office meeting!!


LOL

Yeah - I guess I will try that - seems no one wants to discuss it here!!!

Time to flip a coin to see which bass gets the flats.

 

[shakinbacon]

Lots of posts here about how great flats are on a Bongo. Anyone try flats on a Big Al? Either my Big Al or my Bongo 4HH Rosewood in going to get flats. Would like opinions of those who have tried flats on the Al. thankyouverymuch

As I love flats on my Bongo and the EQ is very similar to the Big Al (possibly identical), I suggest giving it a try. I recommend EB flats as I like them better than the Chromes I've tried (very nice too, but I've done a review here discussing the differences if you are interested).

The Big Al with its wide array of pickup combinations is likely to have just the right amount of mid bite/thump to make you happy.

I was practicing last night and am settling on the following with EB flats... you may a variation of this works for you too:

Bass boost 40%-50%
Treb boost 30%
Low mid no boost
Hi mid boost 40%

I use a blend of both pickups with emphasis on the neck and use the piezo to add more "air". Thumpy, thick, cuts through a mix and doesn't sound wiry and twangy.

If you're a slapper you may reconsider flats, but I'm not so it is a no brainer for me.

 

[mmbassplayer]

Eggy... Smallequestrian has flats on one of his Big Al's. Must be nice to have two. JOSH

 

[five7]

Lots of posts here about how great flats are on a Bongo. Anyone try flats on a Big Al? Either my Big Al or my Bongo 4HH Rosewood in going to get flats. Would like opinions of those who have tried flats on the Al. thankyouverymuch

Are you going to use group III or group IV flats. I have a slightly used set of fender flats, if you want a free set to try.

 

[Eggman]

Are you going to use group III or group IV flats. I have a slightly used set of fender flats, if you want a free set to try.

Well my Big Al is in SLO for a few more days - so I got impatient and put some Group IIIs on my Bongo 4 HH-RW. Smooth..................me like.

 

[five7]

Let us know when you try them on the Big Al and if you like it.