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The tone of the Reverse P: when is it a Good Thing? when is it not?
GreeneKing replied to Ricky Rioli's topic in Bass Guitars
If the body size is the same then each bass photo is taken with a different 'zoom' ratio anyway, accounting pretty much for the 12th fret misalignment. Actual measurements from the bridge would have been more useful although less 'pictorial' methinks. -
The tone of the Reverse P: when is it a Good Thing? when is it not?
GreeneKing replied to Ricky Rioli's topic in Bass Guitars
That makes sense thank you. P bass aside I tend raise the mids. I was struggling with that preference and my love of P bass tone so now all is well Ears eh! -
The tone of the Reverse P: when is it a Good Thing? when is it not?
GreeneKing replied to Ricky Rioli's topic in Bass Guitars
The conventional P bass tone is, to my ears mid scooped. A good convention P (or P?/J solo'd on the P of course) bass has a unique sound and one that I love. Earthy, woody and sort of hollowed out. It makes me feel good. I'll play the bass and smile. The only P I own at present is my Yamaha BBPH with the reverse P. The difference isn't subtle. More balanced mids and a different beast entirely. Clarity, sustain and bite are omnipresent. It isn't really a P bass at all. Given modern electronics and cut and boost EQs a lot can be achieved but the instruments core tone is still important methinks. I have a P bass 'in the wings ;)' Peter -
Yep I missed your post only seeing DannyBuoys where he asks if there's any other than Audere.
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From memory John East pre-amps have an 'active' style blend. Quote: Totally independent active and passive signal paths guarantee completely smooth blend when set to active.
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In my defence Dunlops are pretty bright for flats but perhaps not quite bright enough.
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Enjoy, hopefully. I love mine. Going to switch back to nickel rounds from Dunlop flats though. What was I thinking!
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Absolutely. I sold my 2024 to Chris (Beedster) quite some time ago now. The switch was a little bit hit and miss, something I put down to dirty contacts from lack of use. Something that was resolved by flicking it a few times. It turns out it was defective and Promenade Music sorted it FOC. Not up to the high standard of the bass otherwise methinks.
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Hmmm, is that THE EBMM peach?
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We learn all the time. I hadn't realised that the original Aria SB1000 was so highly rated. Aria have made some great instruments.
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Now sold.
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When I last spoke to John (quite recently) he was trying to source re-chargeable batteries for the P Retro so they aren't not made, just not available at the moment.
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The beauty of the East Uni Pre is that a passive tone can be included giving all the benefits of active/passive with a decent blend.
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A short 30" scale bass that is near new in condition and has been modified tastefully in several respects. Modifications: Schaller Bridge Schaller Tuners A Kiogan wiring loom converting VT and a 3 way pickup selector switch to a VVT configuration with matching Gretsch knobs A thumb rest added between the pickups Gretsch style strap locks This bass plays extremely well and the finish and fretwork are excellent. I do have the original tuners and I'm fairly certain that I can lay my hands on the original bridge too. Possibly the original wiring also. Bathroom scale estimate 8 lbs Strung with new Dunlop flats. I also have the original strings and some black D'Addario tape wounds that I can include. Can be posted at cost but I may remove the neck to do so.
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Just imagine the fun if there was more than one pickup The rear of the neck is stunning.