Second thought on my Fender Jazz

[badboy1984]

I was still thinking or consider getting rid of my Fender classic 60 jazz bass since I'm using my P/J bass these days.

Decided to bring the Fender Jazz to practice last night and it gave me a lot to think about now.

Our band cover mainly 80's new wave pop rock type of song but start adding a collection of 80's dance disco funk type of music and the jazz bass does the job really well.

I never really liked the sound of the bridge pickup but I kinda liked it now.

Tone all the way down, bridge pickup full and neck pickup 50%. Was using the practice room trace elliot 15" combo and I bump the low mid up a little and the jazz bass is snapped happy.

It sounded really punchy and snappy. I really liked how it is played and sound. If I needed more low end for other songs I just turn the neck to full and back off the bridge pickup a little.

Might want to keep this bass at the end now

Consider I own and played this bass for the last 10 years.

Edited March 5, 2015 by badboy1984

[chris_b]

I haven't played my 2 pickup bass much for nearly 4 years, but I'd always keep one around, just in case.

A P bass won't cover everything and this band won't last forever so I'd keep it.

[Highfox]

Yes, you can't go wrong having a Jazz in the arsenal.

[ras52]

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Sounds painful

[Dan Dare]

Don't sell it unless you're desperate for the loot. It will only appreciate and, as you've found, a Jazz just works.

[Lozz196]

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Good point there Don.

[TheGreek]

Have you considered that the great tone may have been because of the Trace Elliott not just your bass?? (BTW I'm a big fan of TE)

[badboy1984]

Another amp might made a different but i run my amp flat and by pass most things. I only use the graphic EQ very subtle.

[chris_b]

Put some good strings on your jazz.

That might give it a whole new lease of life.

I'd try it with some flats for a completely different slant on your sound.

[badboy1984]

I will probably put a lighter gauge on my jazz. Had the 45 on my p/j bass which works well, but the 45 on the jazz doesn't feel right in my hand. Just like a fretless bass, 45 or higher sounded bad on my fretless. When I strung a set of 40 on my fretless it sounded nice. Might have to do the same on my jazz.

[chris_b]

Dunlop Super Brights sound very good on a Jazz.

[badboy1984]

I will give them a try. Bright on the jazz is good, I always have the mid scoop jazz problem lol.