WishICouldWalk

I just sold my EBS Microbass preamp to Mike in Estonia. I can confirm he's a reliable guy to deal with. Shipping to Estonia was no issue either. All in all, an A+ transaction. Best, Isaac.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='331203' date='Nov 18 2008, 01:52 AM']Oh my favorite Cog shorty, on my favorite album.......I know that feeling..it really depends on where ur minds at..Incognito are great.im always blown away by Randys playing..Julians good too.managed to get Tales from the Beach down the other day, from the new album...Jacobs ladder from 100 degrees and rising is very difficult though..hes a special bass player.. Good on you, Solar Fire is fast and fluid. Randys on fire on that one.. [/quote] Hope-Taylor and Crampton are amazing. I blame to two of them for getting me hooked on cheese!

I'd say a taste for jazz is well worth acquiring.

Wondering whether I should bring myself back down to earth by recording myself?

Ever get one of those days when you're blown away by your own playing? I've just sat down and started working out Solar Fire by Incognito - it's a jazz funk encyclopedia in one tune! Anyway, I can't believe I'm pulling off the lines! Have to milk these elusive veins of form for what they're worth!

[quote name='Stewart' post='252939' date='Aug 1 2008, 06:45 PM']Well, if you are set on a change of pickups, I'd concur with Dr Dave - Barts are very smooth in my experience. Otherwise no doubt Mr Wizard can knock you up a set to taste![/quote] Cool, I'll see what's available on Ebay.

[quote name='Stewart' post='252924' date='Aug 1 2008, 05:57 PM']Have you considered changing strings? I've got those DiMarzios in mine, and they're very revealing - WAY too bright and raucous with Stainless Elites, but smooth and deep with the set of Thomastik flats I've got on there now. A lot cheaper than a new set of pickups too![/quote] I don't seem to get on with flats. I've got the same strings on a different bass (Rotosound RB45 Nickle) and they sound perfect. It just seems nuts to only be able to play with the tone rolled all the way off. I don't much like slapping with the tone up a bit either - sounds too thin.

I was wondering whether anyone had an opinion on the what are the mellowest sounding jazz pickups. I've got some DiMarzio Ultra Jazzes in a project bass and I find them really harsh. Can anyone recommend a something a bit sweeter? I like the Jaco/Richard Bona/Etienne Mbappe sound. My favourite sounding bass has been the Lakland Darryl Jones that I'm selling but I'm not sure whether the pickups are available after market or whether they'll fit into a Jazz Bass body. Your input is appreciated guys.