Old Horse Murphy Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) I'm considering fitting a preamp to my Jazz bass to add a bit more variation in sound. I've tried the J Retro in the past and as good as it was, I found it a bit too much with the tone options available (basically I kept tinkering!) I'm also really keen on a preamp that's a retro fit (no need for battery compartments etc) and has a proper passive option with a tone pot that works in passive too. Any ideas? Edited April 27, 2014 by Old Horse Murphy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Can't help with suggestions I'm afraid, but I totally agree with you on the J Retro! Lots of incredible sounds available, but just too difficult to find mid-gig or mid-rehearsal... I await the proper answers with some anticipation, as this is an option that I may well be exploring myself. I like the sound I can get from my Behringer BDI21, but I don't like the way it sucks the mids out. Is there a simple pedal that gives a mid-boost? I really like the 3-band EQ on the EBMM Sterling that I recently traded - very musical and simple. But it wasn't attached to a J bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Rumble Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Just fitted an Audere pre to my mex jazz and if you leave it flat it still sounds like the jazz, the controls are quite subtle to use so very easy to get a working tone. Im well pleased with it and if you find yourself anywhere near Portsmouth your welcome to have a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubsonicSimpleton Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) If you found one pre-amp led to too much fiddling, what has changed? Maybe it is worth considering using an outboard solution instead - EQ is EQ whether you mount it in the bass, a pedal or a rack unit. And re:behringer BDI, have you seen this vid conan? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8MbcoSsc14 Edited April 28, 2014 by SubsonicSimpleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) [quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1398668009' post='2436239'] And re:behringer BDI, have you seen this vid conan? [/quote] I have now! Very interesting - but way beyond my skills.... Makes you wonder why Behringer don't offer a modded version themselves as it is a well-known problem. Edited April 28, 2014 by Conan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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