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So is this a flaw with my basses, which could be fixed with some electrical tinkering? Or is it a feature of all jazz bass pups ? My basses are a 1963 Fender jazz and a modern Tanglewood Corvette copy, both with original wiring .

I'd like to hear the same comparison with the neck pups on full, no bridge pup and the tone rolled right off, playing finger style over the 15th fret and with the MM on full bass boost with no mid or treble. I understand if you don't want to do that coz it's not your style, but no one ever demos basses with a reggae tone (probably coz no one is interested except me) . Oh - and would it be too much trouble to change all the strings for well used flatwounds ?

[quote name='acidbass' post='735396' date='Feb 4 2010, 06:51 PM']I've always had a soft spot for the Ashbory basses - they're supposed to sound cracking too despite being so small. Another one to add to the list?[/quote] I've gigged with one many times, it weighs next to nothing and sounds great for what I do. All the tracks [url="http://myspace.com/redstriper"]here[/url] were recorded with one.

Hi Pete, Gad to know I'm not the only UK Flite fan - do you use just one on it's own? I'm thinking of ordering another without the driver to save shipping weight and fitting an Eminence 3015LF, which is the same driver I already have in mine. Steve.

I'm still looking for another 15" cab ..............

[quote name='AlanP2008' post='734748' date='Feb 4 2010, 08:52 AM']I think you've discovered that as the source impedance of your bass increases (via the volume pot), the turnover frequency of the low-pass filter formed by the (increasing) source impedance and the capacitance of the guitar cable reduces, reducing top-end... [color="#FF0000"][u]Please translate in layman's terms (science is not my strong point).[/u][/color] A lot of guitars suffer from this too, and some guitars have a "bleed" capacitor fitted across the volume pot to prevent it from occurring.... In fact, it can be quite useful on a guitar - playing your chord stuff with the vol rolled off a bit for a softer sound - whack it up for lead parts, with a more agressive tone... ... I'm a bit surprised it is so noticable on a bass though - I have a Jazz, but it's an active, and I haven't tried it yet... I mostly use it with the vol pot right up (or knocked back only just a little) for this very reason...[/quote] Thanks for the explanation - I don't quite understand the science, but I'm glad to know I'm not imagining things! I have noticed that there is no such effect with the active piezo pup on my Ashbory and I wonder whether it will still be there with humbucking pups? It's a very noticeable phenomenon with the single coil jazz pups and I'm amazed I've only just discovered it after 30 years of always having the pup on full volume. It's especially useful in my style of music where deep fundamental bass is everything. I will always keep the volume low now and I recommend all reggae bassists give it a try.

Here's what I look for in a bass, in order of preference - 1: playablity 2: comfort 3: tone 4: looks Number one is the most important by a long way, but the others are also nice if you can have them.

I feel a bit daft posting this but.............. If you have a bass with a jazz pup near the neck, try this and report back - Solo the pick up on full volume with the tone rolled right off. Cut all top and middle eq on your amp. Set amp gain well below clipping and moderate output volume. Play something simple, finger style. Now do the same thing with the pup volume reduced to about half or 3/4. Increase amp gain to match the previous output volume. Leave all other settings the same. Play the same thing. Well ? Does it sound the same, or do you notice a difference in the tone? I have found a big difference and I've done it with different basses and different amps, there is a lot more deep fundamental and less harmonic overtone with the pup volume turned down. Is this normal and if so why have I only just found out?

I'd like one or two for jazz bass if still available. Thanks, Steve.

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I have a nice red tort pick gaurd and I might also have some spare flatwound strings if you're interested. My personal favourite strings for fretless are TI jazz flats but I haven't got any spare of those.

[quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='711310' date='Jan 13 2010, 02:06 PM']Dunno how much mine weight, but it's not heavy. Not featherweight, I'd say around 8 pounds and a bit. The Rockbass could be lighter, with agathis and alder bodies. One heavy SOB is my Warwick Corvette STD, bubinga body, wenge neck.[/quote] Thanks Sir. My old jazz bass is another heavy beast which is why I'm looking to replace it for gigs. I was thinking of a squier CV jazz, but open to anything suitable. Under 9 pounds is fine, think I'll look out for a Hohner - what is the neck profile like? I prefer a jazz neck and also like the corvette. Bubinga is mad heavy, the ash corvette is much lighter and still sounds good. Would you say the Hohner is better for reggae than the Warwick? My preference is for a very smooth deep front pup tone - check my band below to get the picture.

[quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='711204' date='Jan 13 2010, 12:49 PM']If you can find a Hohner BBass, give it a bash, It's got dub-like lows with the preamp. Aston Barrett plays one. About the same price than a Rockbass.[/quote] The only thing that might put me off with the Hohner is the weight - they look heavy, while the Warwick Corvette is lightweight.

I bought some 10" drivers from Chris and found him excellent to deal with - honest, reliable and highly recommended.