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I also have that John East pre in my Japanese MM sig. It turned a great bass into an awesome one!
Being able to add some weight in the mid frequencies, at a frequency you can select (it has sweep) is something all Jazz Basses should have.
The pre also boosts treble at a different frequency then where it cuts. You notice how awesome this is only within the band mix.
Finally, the passive tone control added by this pre turns the MM Jazz into a jack of all trades.
My pickups are Lollars so I can't judge those SD basslines but only heard good things about them.
Asking price for the bass may seem high to some but is totally realistic since the upgrades done put it in a different league.
Good luck selling this beauty!
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That extra tone knob is a game-changer! Makes me want that preamp in all my basses! Plus I really like having 1 volume and a blend on a jazz bass. So much easier to dial in the sound you want.
The Basslines are definitely better than the original pickups (one of which just died one day). I was thinking about sticking some Aguilars in there. If it doesn't sell maybe I'll try that too!