Clarky

There is a major issue here that perhaps I should have mentioned earlier, Chris. Mrs Clarky She likes my seafoam green Bacchus Jazz more than any bass I have ever owned (and there's been loads!) because of the colour. She has even given it a name which I will not use ("Minty"). I am banned from selling it ever and thus I want to get the most out of it!

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1109464' date='Jan 31 2011, 02:13 PM']Not the Alleva ... tell me this isn't for the Alleva![/quote] The Bacchus! Certainly not the Alleva (which is active and passive)

I posted a thread about using a Sansamp to make my Jazz sound more like a Precision - or more precisely to have the capabilities of sounding like a Precision [i]as well as[/i] a Jazz [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=120757&hl="]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=120757&hl=[/url] One reply suggested swapping out the pickups for Dimarzio Model J's which got me thinking. Which passive (I don't want active) pickup gives a Jazz the most Precision-like authority in a (rock band) live setting, based on your experience, while still being able to sound like a Jazz if needed? Dimarzio Model J or Ultrajazz, Wizard Hammer, S-D Quarter Pounder or otehr (Nordstarnd, Kent Armstrong etc)? And why not have a poll since we all love a good poll? Please don't suggest buying a Precision bass or putting a Precision pick-up in my Jazz! Only interested in Jazz pickup choices

Think I recognise that from this rather ignominious FS thread on BassChat! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=113497&hl=Celinder"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=Celinder[/url]

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1107645' date='Jan 29 2011, 09:31 PM']Hi Clarky, many moons ago I had a Squier Jazz, and using the BDDI was able to get a nice warm valvey Precision type sound. I think, if memory is correct, I just kept all the settings in the middle, apart from the blend which was on full. And it was through a Trace Elliot amp, so two very clear sounding pieces of musical equipment nicely "Precisioned" by Sansamp.[/quote] Thanks Lozz, will give it a try!

[quote name='Wil' post='1107584' date='Jan 29 2011, 08:19 PM']If it's the RBI with mid control, I'd say boosting your bass and mids, rolling back the treble a touch, and maybe setting the presence around 2/3 o'clock would be a good start settings wise.[/quote] Thanks but I have the bog standard Sansamp DDDI without the mid - will have a try of those settings minus the mid

I spotted this and immediately thought of Spoombung but I suspect even he would consider that a curve too far!

[quote name='Spike Vincent' post='1107489' date='Jan 29 2011, 06:43 PM']That explains where onions come from,but I'm still concerned about cheese.[/quote] Think about it - cheese and onion crisps. Says it all really

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1107476' date='Jan 29 2011, 06:37 PM']There's nowt wrong with horse - well tasty meat, that.[/quote] Just don't say that Mrs Clarky unless you want to be back on crutches

Blimey, I sort of assumed that Steinberger were quite exclusive, rather than kindling!!!!

Thanks chaps. My Bacchus is a traditional Jazz set-up, V/V/T with no S1. I assumed I would be using the neck pickup 100% but I but don't want to mod the Jazz in any way - I like the stock J sound but was hoping that I could use the Sansamp to augment it to get a P-esque sound.

Looks like you're on your own on this one Wayne PS, the moon is not made of cheese - fact

I like the sound of Js and Ps but have found Js lacking when in noisy, rock situations (eg my punk band). I would like to use my Bacchus Jazz in this situation however, rather than it sit at home as a lovely practice toy. So I googled the title of this thread and found some people suggesting that you can indeed use a Sansamp to beef up and fill out the sound of a J. Has anyone on BC done this and - most importantly - do you have any combination of pickup/control and Sansamp settings you would recommend?

[quote name='Dr Phibes' post='1107394' date='Jan 29 2011, 05:27 PM']I have used them. Found the E to be quite floppy, but it still gave a decent enough tone and sustain when compared to wackers or plain guts - but not as good as silverslaps. Also found the slap to be quite plasticy and unpleasant sounding to my ears. They have the obvious advantage of working with a mag pickup, so if this were key I'd go for it; if not then I'd personally stick with the slaps.[/quote] Thanks for that mate. My Eminence has a piezo pickup so there would be no benefit on that front. Sounds like I would be well advised to stick with Silver Slaps - will also save me money!!!!

So that will be a 'no' then? Just don't want to fork out a small fortune to find out these are wrong and then (in my usual style) sell at a huge loss!

[quote name='deaver' post='1106804' date='Jan 28 2011, 10:32 PM']Nice, might have to start stalking your gear instead of Clarky's for a bit[/quote] Evening John, get off my Pino! Oo er, missus Hey Nick, that's a looker and a half. Good score mate although I also loved the look of the 62ri Jazz you traded for this

Where's the tab? Bilbo will be impressed Awesome looking cake but the big question is what's under the icing - chocolate sponge, victoria sponge with raspberries? We need to be told, at least so we can imagine chowing down on it!

Looks like a honey blonde Highway One P body with a 62RI (or more likely copy 62RI) neck. Could explain date stamp

Amazing nick for a 42 year old bass

The ACG fretless sounds lovely om the new track

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