badboy1984 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Yes, you can't go wrong having a Jazz in the arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ras52 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1425549741' post='2708394'] Yes, you can't go wrong having a Jazz in the arsenal. [/quote] Sounds painful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Don't sell it unless you're desperate for the loot. It will only appreciate and, as you've found, a Jazz just works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1425549741' post='2708394'] Yes, you can't go wrong having a Jazz in the arsenal. [/quote] Good point there Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Dunlop Super Brights sound very good on a Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 I will give them a try. Bright on the jazz is good, I always have the mid scoop jazz problem lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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