Some players like to use a ramp between the pickups ala Gary Willis.
This link...
http://www.garywillis.com/pages/bass/ba ... eramp.html
points into his site explaining his reasons for using it.
What are your experiences and/or opinions?
Does using a "Ramp" help your playing or tone?
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Does using a "Ramp" help your playing or tone?
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FretLessSince68
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Re: Does using a "Ramp" help your playing or tone?
OK, it's been a while and no input from other fretless players so here is my take on the ramp.
Having a ramp in place forces one to use consistent plucking/stroke with the right hand by limiting the amount of force you can use. This results in a more even output and consistent tone.
I choose to not use the ramp because being limited to a certain dynamic range limits my ability to express music and use dynamics.
If you have not yet attained full control of your right hand technique then a ramp might be a very valuable addition but I would think that the ramp player would also need a volume control to provide some boost during those moments when I would normally just play a bit harder.
If your attack is very strong it seems reasonable to presume that a ramp would help to "rein-in" aggressive plucking and unwanted noise that goes with it.
In a recording environment a ramp would help the recording engineer by enabling the use of LESS compression thus better preserving your tone and nuance. This is perhaps the biggest advantage of a ramp in my opinion.
Let's hear your take on "The Ramp".
Having a ramp in place forces one to use consistent plucking/stroke with the right hand by limiting the amount of force you can use. This results in a more even output and consistent tone.
I choose to not use the ramp because being limited to a certain dynamic range limits my ability to express music and use dynamics.
If you have not yet attained full control of your right hand technique then a ramp might be a very valuable addition but I would think that the ramp player would also need a volume control to provide some boost during those moments when I would normally just play a bit harder.
If your attack is very strong it seems reasonable to presume that a ramp would help to "rein-in" aggressive plucking and unwanted noise that goes with it.
In a recording environment a ramp would help the recording engineer by enabling the use of LESS compression thus better preserving your tone and nuance. This is perhaps the biggest advantage of a ramp in my opinion.
Let's hear your take on "The Ramp".
One good note makes my day.