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just had a look at the john east retro deluxe... hmmmm.... active passive switching, swept mid range control, passive tone for those vintage moments... just wish I could try one first!

I think you could be right Pete... maybe I have just got use to the mids a bit too much! Need to get used to the alternative sound of the jazz... the pre in the bass does have a variety of sounds, but maybe I need a 3 band eq rather then 2. Anyone have a 3 band eq in their Jazz? recommendations?

Thanks guys... It's not about no love, it's just about versatility... Any other recommendations???

hi everyone... just need a few opinions on some possible jazz pup replacements... I have acquired a Sandberg 5 string jazz bass which I am really enjoying playing - tone wise - it sounds like a jazz bass with a little bit of oomph from the active electronics but still sounds like a jazzbass on steroids. I do a range of gigs and need versatile work horses -theatre, jazz gigs etc. so I am loving that part, but I was hoping that the sound was a bit more varied. Does anyone have any recommendations if I was to replace the pups and circuitry to make it more versatile? I think it has the Delano jazz pups and the standard Sandberg electronics. Barts? EMG? John East? Really need as much variety as possible (had a MM SR5 for many years) - or am I aiming for the impossible? Cheers for ay input!

Got some strings from David - quick postage and excellent comms. Well recommended BC'r!