waynepunkdude Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) I\'m in two minds whether or not to put a pick up cover on my Jazz. I don\'t know which looks better, on or off? On Off Edited September 5, 2009 by waynepunkdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Looking at the photos it seems you have already decided.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Looks better but really hampers playing IMHO - I took it off my Jazz even though it looked great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 definately off....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 It could look good with both pup and bridge covers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='590859' date='Sep 5 2009, 06:27 PM']Looks better but really hampers playing IMHO - I took it off my Jazz even though it looked great[/quote] Was it getting in the way of picking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 [quote name='Prosebass' post='590865' date='Sep 5 2009, 06:29 PM']It could look good with both pup and bridge covers..... [/quote] The bridge cover doesn't fit bcause of the Bad Ass, but I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Prosebass' post='590865' date='Sep 5 2009, 06:29 PM']It could look good with both pup and bridge covers..... [/quote] +1, dont think it looks right alone, but would look cool with both, but fooked by the badass Edited September 5, 2009 by Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='590866' date='Sep 5 2009, 06:29 PM']Was it getting in the way of picking?[/quote] I tend to pick exactly where the cover would be (due to it being the most friendly place for string tension IMHO) - I had to re-learn picking either side of it when I had the cover on. Then I thought "stuff it" and took it off Edited September 5, 2009 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 I might wait until I buy a VMJ and put both on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I'd vote for off, purely coz I hate pup covers, I always think it makes the bass look cluncky and they *must* restrict your plucking hand (I've never played with them on, so this is pure speculation) Anyway, that jazz looks sexy as hell without... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Off but get a custom pickup "cover" and take off the old black one and replace it with a matching checkered one Or white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 The only time I like it on is for slapping - and I don't (really) slap! G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) can you play efficiently Wayne? i think they look lovely on but i havent got used to fingerstyle then switching to slap with it on.. Edited September 5, 2009 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 [quote name='bubinga5' post='590963' date='Sep 5 2009, 08:12 PM']can you play efficiently Wayne? i think they look lovely on but i havent got used to fingerstyle then switching to slap with it on..[/quote] I only play with a pick live except for my Ska band but I use my Musicman for that, I think the bridge cover would help to rest my hand on without mutingthe strings, the problem is that this Jazz is "MY" bass and will always be so I don't want to screw it up so it's probably best I wait until I get my VMJ to try it on first. I'm glad I started this thread it has made me think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 [quote name='SteveO' post='590883' date='Sep 5 2009, 06:43 PM']I'd vote for off, purely coz I hate pup covers, I always think it makes the bass look cluncky and they *must* restrict your plucking hand (I've never played with them on, so this is pure speculation) Anyway, that jazz looks sexy as hell without...[/quote] She is a sexy bass that will NEVER be sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tl Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 For looks... go for it. Looks great with it on. For playability... personally, no. They just get in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 In my mind Jazz basses almost always look best with a pup cover - think they make a great thumbrest as well. And hey - thats's a funky pickguard you have there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crikey! Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 NOOO. Don't be silly Wayne. Stick them in the for sale section and put the money in the VMJ fund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_m Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 No, doesn't work at all with the chequered pickguard. However, if you'd like to send it my way, I'm sure it'd be just perfect with a black 'un... or a torty 'un... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird War Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I vote no: it gets in the way and looks weird with that checkerboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 On if you go for the bridge cover as well!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 If you like the way it looks put it on. Play it and if you can play it okay leave it on. Personally I think it looks better with, and it might stop folk using the bass as a chess board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I've got them on both my jazz basses so I'd say go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 It looks blummin' brilliant with it on, so I vote keep it. My Precisions & my Highway 1 Jazz have one, plus the jazz has a badass. However I only play fingerstyle and have no interest in slapping, picking, hitting the bass with kippers, or any other righthand technique so it suits my 'jamerson-inspired' style to rest my hand on the cover. Saying that, my no1 live bass, a mustang would look odd with one so I have to make do without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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