dave_bass5

Been using my MB heads for about 4 years now. I tend to keep the EQ pretty flat and just play with the filters. As my cabs are quite middy i tend to use the VPF on about 8-9 o'clock. This helps make the tone a bit deeper sounding. I also use the VLE more when i have new strings on.

[quote name='Clarky' post='941050' date='Aug 31 2010, 03:28 PM']Drop SiBob a PM, Dave. I think he has tried several types of Jazz pickup, including UltraJazzes[/quote] Will do, cheers for that. I was just looking through the jazz pup mega thread over no TB. lots to get through so bang goes getting any work done today lol.

[quote name='Linus27' post='941033' date='Aug 31 2010, 03:02 PM']Give it 6 months and you'll be asking the same questions and looking to buy one :)[/quote] Probably :-) Nah, my mates had one for a few years. It does sound nice but i really cant get over the look of it. Its more those cheap (IMHO) looking switches and stumpy bottom horn. I did like the look of the Squier VM Jag though, but i know thats a different beast altogether.

Cheers Clarky. I must admit i have no idea what most of the 3rd party jazz pups sound like so i need to do a bit of reading up on them. I dont want to spend a fortunes on them though so Nordys, Fralins and the higher end pups are out.

Having just got a new Jazz bass, and being the type of person who likes to waste money i want to upgrade the pups in the HW-one. Ive got a set of Wizard custom 74's in my CV Jazz and these sound great with that bass but i want something a bit more full range and sparkly if thats possible. A more modern tone rather than vintage i guess. I've heard great things about the Ultra Jazz pups but cant get to try them. Any thoughts, suggestions most welcome.

Ugly, Woolworth guitar looking things.....IMHO of course :-) Great tone though, from what ive hear. A mate has one and i cant stand the look of it but it sounds lovely.

Dont forget there is a new Black VM Jazz 77 out, as well as the Squier Jag. Not played them but they might be a better option to the current VM jazz.

Just bringing this thread back to life as ive got a new HW-one and seem to have the same issue. No idea whats going on as the CV Jazz seem ok now. Maybe its the strings after all. I got the HW on friday and it sounded fine at home but at the gig notes on the D string were very faint. I put it down to the slightly boomy room and while it was a pain i figured it was a one off. This was with the stock Fender strings so again, i figure dit could be a bad string. At home yesterday i used the input meter check again and i found i could get it to peak with all strings other than the D. In fact the G was very loud. So ive got some new strings on their way but it seems funny that im having this issue again. Ive gone through 3 MIA's this month and none of them had this issue so i dont think its anything im doing wrong with my EQ.

Ill also vote for a CV, seeing as i own one. I never felt the VM looked as nice as the CV, and i much prefer to have a better bridge and smaller frets. The neck on my CV Jazz is one of the best (or most comfortable) ive ever played. Build quality is better than three MIA jazz basses i had during August.

I would also suggest getting them on line. Stringsdierct are the place i use and the strings normally come next day. Saying that, i get the feeling that while you may be able to re string them you may also need to do a set up. Especially if you get strings that are a different tension or gauge. In this case i would go to the Gallery (call them first though) and get them to do a basic setup at the same time as they put the new strings on. Evne if you get the strings on line it might be worth getting a set up done if this is the first time you've changed strings on it. You might end up with a much nicer playing bass. IMHO of course.

I wish they had put a cab sim bypass on the VTBass like they did with the second gen pedals.

They are a good option but i still find a shaped gig bag to be easier to travel with on the tubes/busses as i can put it between my legs when seated. I was very tempted to get the SKB one over the Gator. I went for the Gator as it has a full length shoulder strap rather than back pack type straps that i never use. unfortunately its a bit impractical to carry wit hot over one shoulder. I look forward to your views on the SKB.

[quote name='lowdown' post='938316' date='Aug 27 2010, 06:08 PM']Just been having a listen on you tube to some Jimmy Nail... and he has down some good stuff. Garry[/quote] Yeah, i liked the stuff he did. I also like his vocals on The flame still burns in Still crazy, very moving.

As above.

That's a good solution for monitoring but I would hate to have my cab up that high as I need to run it loud enough to get out in to the audience. I think I would go deaf ifnihas it blasting in my ear at that volume.

I had simms make the one on my old DJ5 and very nice it was to. I did get a quote from them to make me a MIA one but they wanted £45. I felt that was a bit much so got mine from WD music for £15. I do have a HW one specific coming from WDM for £19. The MIA one fits but its out very slightly by the control plate. Michael, i would be quite happy with the white one on mine, and will probably swap them around when the mood takes me but for now i think im trying to re create the look i had with my DJ5. I like the black mad max sort of look and the flat black finish makes it look more rugged IMO. Ive been messing about a bit more with the set up and while it plays well i still cant get rid of the severe fret buzz at the body end. The last two frets are fine but its the two before them, on all strings that the problem. Still, i wont be playing any of those notes so ill live with it for now and maybe get a pro set up done at some point. It might be raised frets or something to do with the shim.

Funny enough so am i. when i put the white PG back on the black MIA i felt it looked quite nice. The white PG that came on the HW seems to be a slightly off white and looks nicer than the normal shiny white PGs that come on most basses IMO.

Cheers Gareth. A MIA in the future is not out of the question, i really loved the look of the 3TSB/maple and want one again but for now, i have a good workhorse bass and money left over to put towards a Canon 60D ;-)

Right'o. I've managed to get the neck pretty flat and have a nice low action. There is quite a bit of fret buzz up at the last few frets (body end) but as i have no right being there ill leave it as it is. I also shimmed the neck. I intend to put a set of Fender 8250's on and the E has a tapper. The saddle is pretty close to as low as it will go already so i guess i would have to do this anyway. I also like to see an even string height around the 12th fret so shimming works well. Sooo, im happy for now. The neck pup is ever so slightly out but thats cool, its much better than the MIA's. First gig tomorrow and im quite looking forward to it. I think ill put the Wizards in during the week but for now ill leave the stock pups in. Its funny how each jazz bass sounds quite a bit different form the others. I would say this i a bit closer to my DJ5 than the MIA but that could well be down to the stings. Ive settled on a black PG, mainly because it fits better than the tort but thought i would post a shot of each. The PG is a MIA but i have a proper HW-one PG on its way. Cheers. And finally........

I must admit I love that version no have the album but haven't listened to it for years. I never realised it was guy playing though, I'll have to dig it out.

Well I think I have it sussed. I took the pick guard off and used a proper Allen key. Problem solved for now. Seems like the tool wasn't going in properly. The big issue still remains, what pick guard to put on. Black looks great but so does the tort off my CVJ. I'll up some pics of each later. I'm just waiting for the neck to settle down before I put a PG on.

IME you could do worse than to get a Behringer BDI21 to start with if your not 100% These cost around £25 and by all accounts sound pretty similar. Ive had one for a few years now but have only just started using it properly. I had a VT bass but felt it was a bit more than i needed and didn't really want an all out Ampeg tone.

Well, i guess i spoke to soon. Ive tried to adjust the trussrod and i cant. Using the tool that came with the bass its slipping in the nut. Im going to try a better allen key when i get home but im a bit worried about this. I would prefer to fix this myself rather than send the bass back. Im sure i can. My main worry is stripping the nut and not being able to do any adjustments. Im going to try and find a new trussrod nut, just in case i mess this one up. Ive seen the sticky about fixing a maxed out truss rod so might give that ago, the only problem is i dont have many tools so cant alter any nuts i already have. Anyone know the dimensions of a nut that will fit?

[quote name='TommyK' post='935972' date='Aug 25 2010, 02:05 PM']Lets get Retarded/Started - Blackeyed peas. I reckon it is near perfect, Bass wise. I absolutely love playing along to it. Just wish i could get my band to be brave enough to have a bash at it!![/quote] Same here. Im always playing this bass line at sound checks and while the drummer joins in the other two dont really want to know. We will never play it live. Real shame.