Members theoriz Posted May 4, 2006 Members Share Posted May 4, 2006 Originally posted by HORSE I didn't know Bartolini made active pickups. Do you mean you have an active preamp? If that's the case, my preference for Bartolini pickups has been to run them passive. Perhaps your preamp isn't doing the pickups justice?Or perhaps the Barts just don't sound that great it your bass. After a quick check with the manufacturer, you are right, the pickups are passive single coils, and the electronics are active(barts as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 72Rick Posted May 4, 2006 Members Share Posted May 4, 2006 The nicest Fret-less Basses I've played were "Rickenbacker"! The first one was a de-fretted 72' identical to the one I own sans-fretts. The other two were True Rick Fret-less Basses. Both were late 70's early 80's 4001FL's. The laquered fingerboards were so smooth and solidly straight as anything. And talk about Rick Growl!!!! Damn oh {censored} man. Fantastic tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HORSE Posted May 4, 2006 Members Share Posted May 4, 2006 Originally posted by theoriz After a quick check with the manufacturer, you are right, the pickups are passive single coils, and the electronics are active(barts as well). Yeah, that makes a bit more sense. I'm surprised that you don't like the sound that much with the Bart preamp, it's supposed to be a good preamp. Well, to each his own I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jamacuco Posted May 4, 2006 Members Share Posted May 4, 2006 Originally posted by Ron C Check Mick Karn's sound!! Wal all the way! here's mine: I am jealous. Still having the fretless fiver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theoriz Posted May 4, 2006 Members Share Posted May 4, 2006 Originally posted by HORSE Yeah, that makes a bit more sense. I'm surprised that you don't like the sound that much with the Bart preamp, it's supposed to be a good preamp. Well, to each his own I guess. It's not that I don't like the sound, I think it's great. Nice punchy mids AND rich harmonics and dynamics. As I said, the problem arises only when I boost the mids in high volumes. The manufacturer told me that this is a common problem with the bart preamp. He recommended changing to Aguilar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members theoriz Posted May 4, 2006 Members Share Posted May 4, 2006 Originally posted by Ron C Check Mick Karn's sound!! Wal all the way! here's mine: :love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HORSE Posted May 4, 2006 Members Share Posted May 4, 2006 Originally posted by theoriz It's not that I don't like the sound, I think it's great. Nice punchy mids AND rich harmonics and dynamics. As I said, the problem arises only when I boost the mids in high volumes. The manufacturer told me that this is a common problem with the bart preamp. He recommended changing to Aguilar. That's good to know. I'm building a fretless bass and I'm trying to choose the pickups/preamp. If I go Bartolini, I'll check out the Aggie preamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RSBro Posted May 4, 2006 Members Share Posted May 4, 2006 Just bought me a Modulus Quantum 5 lined fretless and I guess I love it... actually haven't been able to play it yet cause it's still at the shop out of town getting setup, but, yeah. It looks hot!However, the Legend 5's are great basses. I'm gonna upgrade the pu'ps w/ some Barts I think, but the playability and feel is great. Killer deal for $600! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bholder Posted May 4, 2006 Members Share Posted May 4, 2006 Originally posted by rikshaw that is sweet! what is it? It a Kryzstof Kania (Polish custom luthier) custom chambered semi-hollow, based on a Viellete Mk V. Another great eBay score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ron C Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 Originally posted by Jamacuco I am jealous. Still having the fretless fiver? Nope, I traded my 5er for this one(I went to the UK for it), plus I got an extra fretless ebony neck with it, this is a rosewood neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Onkel Bob Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 Originally posted by 72Rick The nicest Fret-less Basses I've played were "Rickenbacker"! The first one was a de-fretted 72' identical to the one I own sans-fretts. The other two were True Rick Fret-less Basses. Both were late 70's early 80's 4001FL's. The laquered fingerboards were so smooth and solidly straight as anything. And talk about Rick Growl!!!! Damn oh {censored} man. Fantastic tone. Wow!!! You like Rickenbackers??? Well colour me surprised... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members unklefranc Posted May 17, 2006 Members Share Posted May 17, 2006 damn that Wal looks sweet. and good call on Mick Karn's sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ron C Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Originally posted by unklefranc damn that Wal looks sweet. and good call on Mick Karn's sound. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lownote Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Warwick Corvette fretless. (possibly under $600 used?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachoff Posted May 18, 2006 Members Share Posted May 18, 2006 Here's the Yamaha I was talking about, except this one is fretted, but you get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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