bassbloke

Hi, I have a 2001 Fender US Deluxe Jazz V I bought in 2003. I really love the bass and have modded it over the years - Audere 3 band deluxe preamp, refinish. I love the bass and have used it on dozens of recording s and gigs. The issue I have is that the low B sounds weak. Acoustically, it sounds fine, but amplified, the B is much quiter and really weak. I have a 1997 US Deluxe V that doesn't have this issue. So, my hunch is it's the pickups. Certainly the pole pieces on the B are much lower. So, what options do I have? The pickups are miuch narrower than a typical 5 string set. DO I opt for a newer set of the Noiseless pickups (N3?) or something else? I play in a prog metal band, but I'm looking for the character of decent Jazz bass rather than loads of output or bottom end. Can always dial in a fatter sound (i.e. not sure quarter pounders are for me) Any recommendations gratefully received.

Early teens. Metallica - One. Their first music video Landed when I was 13 and was the song that got me into thrash and metal. Late teens. Soundgarden. Outshined. Masters of Reality. Domino Danzig. Twist of Cain.

Andertons Music is selling a 2nd hand Carvin. Fretless 5. Unlined. For £399! Still on their website. I'd have been tempted if I didn't already own a Grendel/Stadium fretless 5.

Purchased GK MB Fusion 500. Nice, friendly transaction. Item is in near mint condition. Thanks.

Funny you should say that. Am currently watching this and working out how to get it to the UK https://www.ebay.com/itm/1989-Charvel-Fusion-V-5-string-bass-guitar-DARK-BLUE-Excellent-condition/202562833298?_mwBanner=1&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F0%2F0%2F0%3Fmpre%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F202562833298%26rvr_id%3D0%26rvr_ts%3D53626f711680a88accc31b4effff30d1&ul_noapp=true&pageci=ee5a3adf-f21d-4813-84c9-472d3a40982e My first 'proper' bass back in 1992. I regret selling it, although it had been through a lot by time I moved it on.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323646496793 A modern classic. Gorgeous finish too. Seriously tempted to get a friend in US to bid for me.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F192752912726 Hmm

Some lovely items in their Ebay shop, but they definitely aren't priced to sell. £2600 for a Marcus Miller jazz bass? You could pick up a 1975 original for similar.