jazz bass pics

[HORSE]

Here's my two modified mexican jazz basses.

The black one on the left is a fretless with Bartolini pickups (don't know which model, they were used with no numbers on them) and a modded electronics. I added a mini switch. In the down position, the controls are standard Volume, Volume, Tone. With the switch up, its Volume, Blend, Tone withe pickups wired out of phase so that when blended together, they act as a large humbucker (it sounds HUGE).

 

The blue one on the right is fretted with Dimarzio Ultra jazz pickups. The the electronics are Volume, Volume, Tone with push/pull series/parallel pots on the two volumes. This bass is super versatile and kicks as for funk tunes.

 

Oh yeah, both basses have Badass II bridges installed.

 

WARNING: fairly large file attached

[LanEvo]

 

Originally posted by HORSE I added a mini switch. In the down position, the controls are standard Volume, Volume, Tone. With the switch up, its Volume, Blend, Tone with the pickups wired out of phase so that when blended together, they act as a large humbucker (it sounds HUGE).

That sounds very cool. It's something I'd like to try myself. Can you point me towards a wiring diagram? I'm pretty new at this!

 

Emre

[SpaceGhost]

How does the tone compare between the two basses? Right now, I have Fender 60s Custom Shop pickups but they're not hot enough for my tastes. Did you get both basses and mod them or did you purchase them modded? If you modded them yourself, between the stock pickups and the pickups you have in each, what improved (obviously tone) in each pickup?

[sludgebass69]

Nice, I really like that blue color.

[Gaui]

Cool basses, that blue one looks very good.

[HORSE]

 

Originally posted by LanEvo That sounds very cool. It's something I'd like to try myself. Can you point me towards a wiring diagram? I'm pretty new at this! Emre

 

 

 

I had my tech do the electronics mods. I'll see if I can get a diagram from him to post.

 

 

 

Originally posted by SpaceGhost How does the tone compare between the two basses? Right now, I have Fender 60s Custom Shop pickups but they're not hot enough for my tastes. Did you get both basses and mod them or did you purchase them modded? If you modded them yourself, between the stock pickups and the pickups you have in each, what improved (obviously tone) in each pickup? Emre

 

 

 

The Bartolinis on the fretless are a lot darker sounding than the Dimarzios (which is what I wanted). I installed the Barts after having American jazz pickups in the bass. The tone became a lot smoother and darker sounding (less harsh). Also, there is significantly less noise now. For the fretted bass, I bought it with the Dimarzios already installed, but I tried it beside a stock mexican jazz. The Dimarzios sound cleaner and a little smoother, but they aren't that much different until I pull the volume knob up (not sure if that puts it series or parallel). It beefs up the output and the sound. My favorite tone is with the bridge pickup soloed.

 

Another interesting note is that the Badass II bridges significantly increase the tone and sustain. I replaced the stock bridge and what a tremendous difference! The only thing is that the Badass IIs need to have string slots filed into them by a professional for best results. (they don't tell you that up front)

[NV43345]

Here are my Fender Fretless Jazz Basses.

The black one is a 1998 MIM with Seymore Duncan's

The Artic White is a 1994 MIJ all stock.

[mrcrow]

 

nice pair...and well chosen colour wise...then you can tell from a distance which one has the frets....ermm...which one does have the frets...or the toni

 

like those badass badass II bridges...

 

oops sorry i didnt read that first post well enough...more interested in doing your pic..

[Ole Man Blues]

Jazz Basses are the best.............

 

OMB

[mrcrow]

i got a jazz neck and one jazz pup...nearly there...

[SpaceGhost]

 

Originally posted by HORSE I had my tech do the electronics mods. I'll see if I can get a diagram from him to post. The Bartolinis on the fretless are a lot darker sounding than the Dimarzios (which is what I wanted). I installed the Barts after having American jazz pickups in the bass. The tone became a lot smoother and darker sounding (less harsh). Also, there is significantly less noise now. For the fretted bass, I bought it with the Dimarzios already installed, but I tried it beside a stock mexican jazz. The Dimarzios sound cleaner and a little smoother, but they aren't that much different until I pull the volume knob up (not sure if that puts it series or parallel). It beefs up the output and the sound. My favorite tone is with the bridge pickup soloed. Another interesting note is that the Badass II bridges significantly increase the tone and sustain. I replaced the stock bridge and what a tremendous difference! The only thing is that the Badass IIs need to have string slots filed into them by a professional for best results. (they don't tell you that up front)

 

Thanks, I was just wondering about the Tonal differences between the pickups. I think I might head on down to the local music store to check out some basses with barts, I think I might make the switch and go for it since i'm looking for a "darker" tone. I've got some flats on my Jazz now and its got tons of booty.