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As a follow on to this … I think I’m becoming a Jazz bass convert. For me I’m finding I prefer the neck and the sound and it does have something different going on with it’s sound compared to a PBass I particularly like neck pup on full, bridge pup on 50% and tone on full. Hard to explain but it just works better for me and my fingers ! The tone is deep but better mid clarity ( not low mids like a PBass but mid to high mids ) It has better articulation to my ears and I’m enjoying this discovery of Jazz basses So now what .. I have two like new Player Series PBass guitars that I may be having to trade or sell .. Weight ?? Jazz basses I think tend to be heavier so a better strap perhaps to my 2.5” Levy Leather strap Happy Bassist for now !!!

Isn’t the Mustang bass neck 1.5” like the Jazz ? I know it’s 30” scale vs 34”

For me the result has been successful and that might just be a Jazz bass sits in our band mix better, certainly fits better with the drums and guitar. Nothing wrong with my PBass either and if I was pick playing all songs I would play the PBass. For myself it’s worked and naturally it’s satisfying to find an alternative to achieve the tone you seek in context with your band sound. Incidentally, I tried this with a Stingray bass but it didn’t work as well as the Jazz. Don’t forget this is for my tone in a rock band so for others it might not be right, but I’m glad I ventured over to the JBass and I like what I hear and it’s comfortable to play albeit heavier than my other basses !

Added the GEB7 in front of my amp after my LMB3 compressor Very impressed how useful it is to tweek the EQ to suit the room I pulled down slightly 50hz and boosted 500hz Good old Boss pedal and adds more EQ control that your amp doesn’t offer

If you read about the differences in tone you get from a PBass compared to a JBass some folk have strong opinions on which is better suited, in my case playing rock in the band. Having mostly played a PBass fingerstyle I did find at times a lack of note definition or clarity. This lead me to try a Jazz bass … The results were interesting… on quieter songs / clean guitar tone ( from guitarist ) I found the Jazz with everything on full sounded really nice, deeper lows and a nice zing to the notes. For other heavier rock songs .. think AC/DC, Maiden, Zeppelin , Judas Priest etc I played the Jazz bass with neck pup on full and bridge about 60% on, tone on full. Again a different sound to my PBass that set well with the drums and had better clarity. I think it’s an improvement and I may of just become a Jazz bass convert !! My rig is my Tone Hammer 700 and Ampeg cabs and in front I run my Boss LMB3 to the GEB7 and then TC SparkBooster into amp input The Boss LMB3 is working well keeping level’s consistent and the Boss GEB7 is set with a slight dip in 50hz to remove boom, and a slight boost on 500hz The SparkBooster is left with gain off and level slightly above unity volume to give the input a very slight boosted input. All in all they work well together I did get my leg pulled by my band buddies regarding the name on the headstock “ Jazz” in a rock band !! But it worked well for JPJ

I gig with two Player series PBass and my new Player Series Jazz All needed a decent setup by myself and they all sound very good, definitely good enough for gigging

Think I’m going to stay with WHITE for now 👍

Yep that’s my thoughts too but the Tort does look classy !!

Ok folks so I’ve added a new pickguard and bridge do you prefer tort or white ( original )

I don’t really get the “ampless” ideas etc ?? I don’t play large venues as we are a typical pub / club rock band and the PA is average but loud and mostly for vocals and kick drum. We take a guitar signal and my pass into the PA purely for the singers IEM ( only band member using them ) I love the sound of my amp / cab behind me and how it fits with the drums and guitar in small stages or setup spaces. I understand though the situation where bad backs and health takes us into a different direction and to keep enjoying our hobby we look at alternative solutions. Lozz … could you not get a band buddy to help with the setup / lifting etc and stay with a small cab and class D amp ? You have travelled a long road getting a sound you like

I’ve just popped one in my Player PBass .. very nice pickups

What is your best bass amp you’ve either owned in the past or currently use and for what reason it became your keeper ?? For me I’ve had from memory SVT CL via Ampeg 610 cab SVT 3 Pro PF800 V4B RI Ampeg BA110 ( home practice ) Ashdown ABM600 RM800 EVO II Orange LBT Orange Terror Bass 500 mk2 GK Legacy 800 Ashdown CTM100 Aguilar ToneHammer 700 The ToneHammer is my current working amp and my keeper at present !! The fact it runs to 2.67ohms is a bonus running my two Ampeg cabs. Some of the above were superb in their own way, some were moved on because new gear is good fun and you might just find that missing link. One thing I have learnt is mostly they all sounded similar and with an external preamp / EQ I could have made them all sound close to each other except the all valve amps. Some were average to say the least or tonally not a match for me and the band. What’s your list like and why did you change ?

Looks good too 👍

Yes if your amp head is rated to 4 ohms you can connect two 8 ohm cabs in total

You’re welcome Jim Sadly I purchased 3 of these, two from one store and the third ( the one I sold to you ) from a different store. I was hoping the batch the one store had were all with the same issue. After buying three I concluded it’s the design as it is and not actually faulty. That aside it’s still what it is and there is a slight audio noise as the LED goes out. Sorry it didn’t work out but hopefully a full refund and the gift of a Keeley Bassist ( albeit not 100% perfect ) makes up for it.

Greg have you tried it in front of your Tonehammer amp ? If so was it a good match ?

Been there and tried a Stingray but didn’t find it the solution. It was only a Ray34 but it was lacking for what I needed. Shame because I liked the Stingray for playability.

A lot has changed since I posted this !! My CTM100 has gone and I’ve purchased a Jazz Bass !! Im finding so far an advantage I think in as much the Jbass has more upper mids which I couldn’t squeeze out of the PBass Will see how it fits with the band at rehearsals!!

Saw one in ( Jazz ) PMT Northampton for £1100 approx but wasn’t keen on the No pickguard look I’m sure it’s a quality bass though

So … having purchased my first Jazz bass I’m looking for hopefully a good result with my rock band … Using my PBass with fingers ( I have finger technique that produces a soft warm sound ) I always felt my tone was very deep and heavy low mids but lacked definition Played with a pick was better for definition but lacked depth. I’m hoping the Jazz bass with add better definition with more high mids played finger style Fingers crossed hey !!

Yes I think the player plus has a tort pickguard

My first Jazz bass, liking the difference to my PBass In the new Candy Apple red colour

I love the tone out of the ELF and mine is for backup to my band playing rock Through enough speakers you can easily gig with it Don’t forget it comes with a small gig bag ( keeps it scratch free ) Fan is loud but for a gigging amp that doesn’t matter Highly recommended and worth its price in my opinion

Having used my Player Series PBass with stock pick up I always felt it was lacking in clarity and the low E was a bit boomy without definition. So after trying Fender CS62 and Dimarzio ( both ok but not for me ) I fitted the Fender Original 62 pickup ( claimed to be more vintage with average output ) The result is good, less boomy, better clarity and balanced sounding. A nice upgrade I think for this bass playing rock

Always on the look to spend more 😂 Next purchase is most likely a new PBass !