Cyrene Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Hi. I've had the '50s a few weeks now. it replaced my CV 60s Squier which had a real thick, round sound to the bass with nothing added on the tone control. Withe the Fender, with tone at 0, there is still a hint of edge, which increases massively (obviously) as the tone is added. Problem is, I like the thick round sound, with no 'top' on it at all. Now, it's not so much a factor on the Ashdown combo; i can increase the bottom and adjust the mids/highs to take it off. But I'm now thinking is it areplacementpup job? is this representative of the '50s or MIM's in general? Anyone with anything to offer? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bass Man Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 hello there I've the same bass as you - it's awesome and my favourite bass ever! I had the same issues to be honest - I've a feeling it's something to do with the maple neck. I've just fitted some La Bella flat wound strings and this has remedied the problem - on full tone it's not as clanky and with tone all the way down, you get a lovely deep rich Motown sound that makes me smile Hope this helps dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Hi. I've had flats fitted! The neck is gorgeous -- that's why I traded the CV.I was starting to think it was because the bass is still new, and it might 'mellow' a bit. Pups seemed the obvious reason but then I'm thinking if I trade the Ashdown and go for an Ampeg or Orange Bass terror, that might change the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 and the Jamerson sound is what i am indeed going for...failing that, i'll be happy with a Duck Dunn sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 The spec for these states they are the same pickups as in US Standard P-Basses. I`ve seen a copy of an e-mail from someone at Fender - think his name was Rick - that confirmed this. There are however several other posts that state the pickups are MIM. I had one of these basses, and I could get a very good JJ Burnell sound - extra clanky - so it sounds to me like the pickup in yours is the stock pickup. 50s pickups were a bit more shrill, in comparison to the more thuddy 60s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Right. That sounds plausible. I' might have a word at the shop tomorrow evening. Advice on which pup next then...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 If you want the Jamerson sound get some foam and stick it under the strings at the bridge. The top end will go away and you'll have instant Jamerson thump on tap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 isn't that cheating? Excuse my ignorance, I've heard about itand assume we're not takling about a whole car sponge! Do Fender make a special type? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) [font=comic sans ms,cursive]Change the tone and volume pots for 500K CTS Pots and fit a vintage paper/oil capacitor to give you that extra warm muffled sound once the tone is fully rolled off.[/font] [font=comic sans ms,cursive]I recommend you get one of these capacitors[/font] [font=comic sans ms,cursive][url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAPER-OIL-PIO-Vintage-Capacitor-Fender-Precision-Jazz-Tele-P-Bass-0-047uF-/300599159438?pt=AU_Instrument_Accessories&hash=item45fd1b2a8e"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item45fd1b2a8e[/url][/font] [font=comic sans ms,cursive]and these pots:[/font] [font=comic sans ms,cursive][url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Genuine-Fender-500K-Solid-Shaft-Pot-Volume-Tone-/300627863009?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item45fed125e1"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item45fed125e1[/url][/font] Edited December 12, 2011 by Grand Wazoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 hi. Again, excuse my ignorance, is that an expensive or laborious job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 hi. Again, excuse my ignorance, is that an expensive or laborious job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 hi. Again, excuse my ignorance, is that an expensive or laborious job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 hi. Again, excuse my ignorance, is that an expensive or laborious job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I think you're excused............ G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrene Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Ha! Basschat for mobile phone issues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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