Jazz basses, what's the point?

[Terry M.]

20 minutes ago, Misdee said:

Contradictory as this may sound, if your bass sound isn't cutting through because it's sounds too compressed, are you using a compressor, and if so, which one and how is it set?

 

I use a Diamond Bass Compressor and especially on Fender-style basses it really focuses the tone and makes it audible. The Diamond is a really useful tone shaping tool as well as a compressor. I've got the older  18 volt model, but the now version has a mid control as well as the shiftable frequency tilt added so it's probably even more useful. It's a really addictive sound.

I've never actually used or even owned a compressor in fairness. I've surprised quite a few people in the past when I reveal that 😂

[Stub Mandrel]

Used a P tonight at rehearsal. Like my Flea jazz it has early sixties spec fender vintage pups and the same strings also in similar 'used but too bright to change condition, so fair comparison.

 

100% honestly, I felt it wasn't as 'present' as the jazz had been on Saturday.