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    Slap Bass

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    It's a strange thing ... when I pick my bass up at home I more often than not play some slap bass. I have improved a lot with slap just through practice, but I rarely use slap live and if I do I'm never happy that it is cutting through. If I slap at low levels at home it sounds pretty good, as soon as I try in a band situation it doesn't seem to cut the mustard.

    I don't beat myself up about it though.

    marcus miller or geddy lee bass

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Mr Fudge

    [quote name='Jambo63' post='536492' date='Jul 9 2009, 02:49 PM']Yep the signal output is less than my USA Jazz dated from around 80/81.

    The sansamp helps increase the output without pushing the amp to its limits[/quote]


    Yes ... effectively this is what I am up against. I have put my MM neck on a Jap75RI. The active Marcus pups were too much for me and now the RI pups haven't got the oompphhh or tone of my US Jazz. In essence I have a GL bass all be it a 3 bolt.

    I received my Wizzard 84's and Gotoh bridge this morning and should have the mods done by next week.

    There are lots of good vibes about the MM and GL, hopefully I have found some kind of 1/2 way house and will find what I have been looking for because I love these basses.

    :)

    Jazz pups

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='stevefletch59' post='534754' date='Jul 7 2009, 03:09 PM']Could you let us know what the 84's are like please. I'm thinking of some for my Jazz.

    Cheers

    Steve[/quote]


    It will be a pleasure. Depending on when they arrive I probably won't be using them in anger until a week on Saturday. Please PM me if I forget.

    Help with my rig (all advice appreciated)

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    I think getting a good head and then worrying about the rest later isn't a bad way to start. I got a MB SA450 and used it with my Ashdown 4x10 for ages. Eventually I upgraded again to some Bergs, but I spent years using Ashdown and I play in a covers band too. I think value for money Ashdown take some beating.

    Jazz pups

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Rayman' post='533563' date='Jul 6 2009, 09:52 AM']Wizard 84s are bigger, darker sounding than the 64s which are supposed to be simillar in sound to a standard Jazz pickup. Good pickups whichever you chose.

    I went for Villex in my Highway One Jazz, they're massive sounding although passive, and provide a great range of tones.

    As far as the bridge is concerened, it has to be badass for me, although any high mass bridge is believed to improve sustain and tone. I have to confess, I'm far to thick to notice a massive difference between any of them in terms of sound, but the Badass sure does look nice.[/quote]

    I will change pick up's first, then worry (GAS) about the bridge after I think. The badass does look the dogs though !


    [quote name='chris_b' post='533582' date='Jul 6 2009, 10:15 AM']I heard my first active Delano jazz pickups (JSBC 4 HE) last week and they sounded amazing across the whole range, clear and defined notes from full, deep bass to sparkling highs.[/quote]

    I haven't had too much joy from active in the past, Im too heavy handed. I want to stay passive, just a bit thicker.

    Cheers

    Jazz pups

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I have chopped and changed various bits of Jazz basses in recent months and feel I am almost there. The bass I'm currently using has a Jap RI75 body with US pups. However, it doesnt have the tone or growl of my original US Jazz. I dont want to swap them over because I love my US bass just the way it is.

    Therefore I'm thinking of some new pups in my Jap, and Im drawn towards Wizzards, probably 84's or Hammers. Any other suggestions?

    Im also thinking of updating the bridge. I might go for the Gotoh one that is about £30. I was also wondering how much of an improvement this is on the Fender 75 bridge and how far away it is from the Badass.

    Thanks in anticipation of answers.

    Mr Fudge

    a long time lurker emerges

    in Introductions

    Posted

    [quote name='OldGit' post='531243' date='Jul 2 2009, 11:35 PM']Welcome!
    You'll be needing last month Bass Guitar Magazine then - the article on Alexander Technique:)[/quote]


    Yes, I remember Jeremy Irons touting this back on Wogan back in the day. He was either on a bung or put up to it by triads.

    Boutique Basses

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Mr Fudge

    If you want a passive 4 string workhorse for gigging then Im not sure. I really think my MIJ 75RI would tale some beating. Saying that I would like to play a top notch Lakland.

    I personally doubt whether a boutique bass would impact on my needs.

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