Congrats!
My electric is a Fender Precision II.
I can't really answer your questions - - but I have one for you ...
...any thoughts of playing any jazz tunes on it and if so - - what songs?
I'm currently listening to Ray Brown on "That's All."
Just picked one up from a friend of mine for dirt cheap. Always liked Jazz Basses so this deal was just too sweet. Most of my favorite players are JB players. The neck alone on this bass was worth double what I paid for it!
If any of you have one...what are your preferences for volume/tone between the JB pups. I'm thinking all out on both neck and bridge volume would produce a nice punchy sound...altering the tone knob for taste. Also I'm thinking a set of Duncan Quarter Pounders would be great for that bass. I installed the P Bass version of the Quarters on my Yamaha and it rules. Any Jazz users here? Rob R.?
ps - Rob....get an amp.
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
Congrats!
My electric is a Fender Precision II.
I can't really answer your questions - - but I have one for you ...
...any thoughts of playing any jazz tunes on it and if so - - what songs?
I'm currently listening to Ray Brown on "That's All."
"Upon us all a little rain must fall"
~ Led Zeppelin
What amp are you running it through right now?
I'm ignorant when it comes to real Jazz. My bad I know, you'd think I'd know better. But I'm sure I can come up with something if I find a few tunes I really like. As long as the player has a great tone I think I'd be interested in copping his/her licks. I've heard some really crappy sounding Jazz bass tones that were supposed to be awesome (won't name names). I like deep bass sound with bright shimmer on top. Or even just deep tone nice and round. Farty mids should not be allowed.
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
I understand what you're saying...
I'm just using a Peavy microbass amp - - nothing super spectacular. I prefer my dad's amp - - I'll have to ask him what it is. He can get that amp to make my electric *almost* sound acoustic - - I mean, not exactly - - but you know - - it's got that rich, but clear and deep jazz sound ... like a good cup of strong, rich, but not burnt tasting coffee. *LOL* Now see if you get *that* analogy!
"Upon us all a little rain must fall"
~ Led Zeppelin
An acoustic sounding electric bass would be almost a transparent sounding thing. That's a good useable sound. As long as you get good tight low end. I got the analogy - good description.
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
I play jazz, you bet. I haven't experimented with pup settings enough yet to have an opinion. I love my SX 57 Jazz!
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Did you get your bass amp then Robster? Gimme some good bass playing references...ones from guys with good tone though. LOL
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
My votes are Ray Brown and John Clayton but both are acoustic/upright.
"Upon us all a little rain must fall"
~ Led Zeppelin
Thanks GS. I'll give those guys a shot.
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
My favorite electric player - Gary Willis - www.garywillis.com
The Law of Gravity is nonsense. No such law exists. If I think I float, and you think I float, then it happens.
Master Guitar Academy - I also teach via SKYPE.
Robert - Wheres the bass guitar in the audio and video there?? Gimmie bass man!
Speaking of "jazz" I remember completely loving the groovy moderne sounds of Jean Luc Ponty ('member him???) and his cast of marvelous instrumentalists. Oft times you'd get to hear Steve Smith's amazing drumming along with Allan Holdsworth's blazing stylings layered over the bottom line of Ralphe Armstrong's bass. Thats my kind of "jazz".
Stick to the P-Bass then. Jazz Basses are more nasal in sound.Originally Posted by Tone2TheBone
Me personally I like the Barky, funky, mid range but to each his own I guess.
I still have a love for the P-Bass though because it was the Original Electric bass.
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