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Wouldn't a passive configuration get you closer to a vintage vibe?
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[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1454676284' post='2971935']
Er, how will you get a 60s/70s Jazz sound from an active bass with modern pickups?
Buy a 60s/70s Jazz for that sound OR buy a Fender Jazz and fit Antiquity/CS pups.
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This. If you're looking for a vintage 70s Jazz Bass sound why are you bothering with modern sounding pickups & active circuitry?
Everyone is talking about running passive only for a vintage tone. But he said he like Marcus Miller tone in particular. You don’t want to run passive. Marcus sadowsky bass that made him Marcus Miller had a passive active switch. Which is why his fender signature has it. Marcus always and i mean always runs it on active. I have professional musicians in the family. I’m a bassist. I’ve met Marcus. I’ve met his Chicago technician. The best preamp to get that Marcus Miller tone is a special order from bartolini. It’s the TCT-4.5TAPJ. It’s active passive vol blend set up. It’s a custom request. Hit up bartolini and they will tell you the same thing. It’ll be worth the wait if tone is what you are seeking.
Erm, not getting on with Delano. Any thoughts on a more Super Jazz vibe.
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Everyone is talking about running passive only for a vintage tone. But he said he like Marcus Miller tone in particular. You don’t want to run passive. Marcus sadowsky bass that made him Marcus Miller had a passive active switch. Which is why his fender signature has it. Marcus always and i mean always runs it on active. I have professional musicians in the family. I’m a bassist. I’ve met Marcus. I’ve met his Chicago technician. The best preamp to get that Marcus Miller tone is a special order from bartolini. It’s the TCT-4.5TAPJ. It’s active passive vol blend set up. It’s a custom request. Hit up bartolini and they will tell you the same thing. It’ll be worth the wait if tone is what you are seeking.