Members L-1329 Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 I've never tried a bass with this combo before, but I'm looking for some to try out. For those that have, what are your impressions? Are there any general tone characteristics to this setup, or how would it sond comapre to a jazz or P/J etc? I know every bass is different, but I am really interested in this setup and would appreciate any opinions. And of course, pics too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 It's 12% better than some other setups for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 I've never tried a bass with this combo before, but I'm looking for some to try out. For those that have, what are your impressions? Are there any general tone characteristics to this setup, or how would it sond comapre to a jazz or P/J etc? I know every bass is different, but I am really interested in this setup and would appreciate any opinions. And of course, pics too. Bro, Just stop by the Lakland factory and find out firsthand. I believe they're the ones that made that combination popular. ...want company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted September 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 Bro, Just stop by the Lakland factory and find out firsthand. I believe they're the ones that made that combination popular. ...want company? I'd love to check that place out. You name the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 I'd love to check that place out. You name the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted September 29, 2007 Members Share Posted September 29, 2007 The J neck suffers from the same problem that the J bridge does in most P/Js. It isn't audible when both are cranked! BUT... It adds a presence and depth that can be lacking in some MM pickup basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted September 30, 2007 Members Share Posted September 30, 2007 Like any pup config it depends on the bass, I don't have enough experience to accurately comment past that Sanberg I posted about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members __tony__renaud Posted September 30, 2007 Members Share Posted September 30, 2007 That combo has it's own character. On basses with that setup, the J pickup usually isn't located in the same exact place as a traditional J bass, and the same applies to the MM pickup. Because of this, the usual tones you may expect with classic J or MM tones don't always apply. Overall, the MM/J setup seems to have a little more focus than a J/J configuration, and it has more low end and a little less midrange "bark" than a single MM. Here's a good way to hear this yourself. This link features the Lakland 55-02 with the MM/J pickups. You can compare that to other basses on the Lakland site: http://www.lakland.com/multimedia/ac_5502.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted September 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted September 30, 2007 That combo has it's own character. On basses with that setup, the J pickup usually isn't located in the same exact place as a traditional J bass, and the same applies to the MM pickup. Because of this, the usual tones you may expect with classic J or MM tones don't always apply. I was wondering about that. One thing though, I just looked at the Warmoth site and they say they put the MM in the traditional spot, but they don't say where the J is. Those Lakland clips do sound good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted September 30, 2007 Members Share Posted September 30, 2007 I have just listened to quite a few samples, the MM/J seems to be a very smooth configuration... but it also doesn't cut anywhere near as well as a MM/MM+MM/JJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted September 30, 2007 Members Share Posted September 30, 2007 I was wondering about that. One thing though, I just looked at the Warmoth site and they say they put the MM in the traditional spot, but they don't say where the J is. Those Lakland clips do sound good... Whatchya doin' hangin' arond the Warmoth site?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted September 30, 2007 Members Share Posted September 30, 2007 The MM/J configed BB75: http://www.box.net/shared/static/n1tt98nt6v.mp3 More punch than a pre-Don King style Mike Tyson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted September 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted September 30, 2007 Whatchya doin' hangin' arond the Warmoth site?! Oh, just thinking bad, bad thoughts. I've had one idea itching for a long time now, and if a new bridge cures my explorer low B issue, then I might pursue this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted September 30, 2007 Members Share Posted September 30, 2007 Oh, just thinking bad, bad thoughts. I've had one idea itching for a long time now, and if a new bridge cures my explorer low B issue, then I might pursue this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted September 30, 2007 Members Share Posted September 30, 2007 The MM/J configed BB75: http://www.box.net/shared/static/n1tt98nt6v.mp3 More punch than a pre-Don King style Mike Tyson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted September 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted September 30, 2007 The MM/J configed BB75: http://www.box.net/shared/static/n1tt98nt6v.mp3 More punch than a pre-Don King style Mike Tyson. Ok how about some warnings next time! You can't go posting links that don't say huntfor... in the link without a little heads up. Actually, that bass tone sounds pretty good. Seems to have a bright top end to it without getting too thin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted September 30, 2007 Members Share Posted September 30, 2007 Ok how about some warnings next time! You can't go posting links that don't say huntfor... in the link without a little heads up. Actually, that bass tone sounds pretty good. Seems to have a bright top end to it without getting too thin... Imagine my surprise when I bought a dirty Carvin and it ended up sounding like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted September 30, 2007 Author Members Share Posted September 30, 2007 Imagine my surprise when I bought a dirty Carvin and it ended up sounding like this. What is the wood combination on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpsands Posted October 1, 2007 Members Share Posted October 1, 2007 I really, really liked my MM/J CV-4. It cut like a knife, and had a good amount of low end. It seemed like it was real heavy on the low-mids, and could explode the highs when you blended toward the neck and added some treble. Some day I'll have that same config in a graphite bass from Status. Some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted October 1, 2007 Members Share Posted October 1, 2007 What is the wood combination on that? neckthru with alder wings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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