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Preamp recommendations for a Jazz bass


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I'm considering fitting a preamp to my Jazz bass to add a bit more variation in sound.

I've tried the J Retro in the past and as good as it was, I found it a bit too much with the tone options available (basically I kept tinkering!)

I'm also really keen on a preamp that's a retro fit (no need for battery compartments etc) and has a proper passive option with a tone pot that works in passive too.

Any ideas?

Edited by Old Horse Murphy
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Can't help with suggestions I'm afraid, but I totally agree with you on the J Retro! Lots of incredible sounds available, but just too difficult to find mid-gig or mid-rehearsal...

I await the proper answers with some anticipation, as this is an option that I may well be exploring myself. I like the sound I can get from my Behringer BDI21, but I don't like the way it sucks the mids out. Is there a simple pedal that gives a mid-boost?

I really like the 3-band EQ on the EBMM Sterling that I recently traded - very musical and simple. But it wasn't attached to a J bass! :rolleyes:

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If you found one pre-amp led to too much fiddling, what has changed?

Maybe it is worth considering using an outboard solution instead - EQ is EQ whether you mount it in the bass, a pedal or a rack unit.

And re:behringer BDI, have you seen this vid conan?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8MbcoSsc14

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And re:behringer BDI, have you seen this vid conan?
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I have now! :D

Very interesting - but way beyond my skills.... :blush: Makes you wonder why Behringer don't offer a modded version themselves as it is a well-known problem.

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