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double bass

hi,
I'm doing a live recording at some place for a band with double bass, I'm pretty sure its got a pickup but just wondering if i should mic maybe the fretboard or something as ive never miced a double bass.
any1 got good mic techniques for a double bass?

thanking in advance (IF U REPLY)

bass drum THUD

Maybe just an ignorant question, but how do the "pros" get that full thud from the recorded kick? i can't seem to get that quality that you always hear on the radio. it seems to blend in so well, yet still stand out. I record mainly rock/punk, alternative, etc. even heavy compression, mad EQing, doubling, or various effects don't seem to do the trick.