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jazz V - renovation 4
My Jazz V 5-string, apres-modifications. 2 Bartolini pickups w/Sadowsky preamp added (controls are - top to bottom - master volume, pickup blend, concentric bass/treble EQ, midrange scoop), a Badass V bridge - something no bass should be without - and a complete reworking of the neck.
Between the Badass adding a metric ton of definition/sustain and the Bartolinis giving it a much rounder and warmer tone overall, this bass just became a LOT more versatile in tone. In particular, the new bridge lets the B-string speak with incredible clarity and definition now, whereas before I had to really choke down to the bridge with my right hand to get a tight note out of it. No muddiness in the low register whatsoever now- it's almost painfully punchy and tight.
I'm now officially complete with my 4 Fender renovation projects. Phew. Only regret that I wasn't able to fund and complete them all faster (or closer together) with everything else that's been going on, but hey- all good things in time.
Off to plug in and play the hell out of 'em all now. ;-)
UPDATE: This bass fucking ROCKS now. I've taken it on three gigs so far as a 'backup', and each time - it's the one that's ended up on my shoulder at the end of the night. Unbelievable tone - the low-end definition is unreal!
jazz V - renovation 4
My Jazz V 5-string, apres-modifications. 2 Bartolini pickups w/Sadowsky preamp added (controls are - top to bottom - master volume, pickup blend, concentric bass/treble EQ, midrange scoop), a Badass V bridge - something no bass should be without - and a complete reworking of the neck.
Between the Badass adding a metric ton of definition/sustain and the Bartolinis giving it a much rounder and warmer tone overall, this bass just became a LOT more versatile in tone. In particular, the new bridge lets the B-string speak with incredible clarity and definition now, whereas before I had to really choke down to the bridge with my right hand to get a tight note out of it. No muddiness in the low register whatsoever now- it's almost painfully punchy and tight.
I'm now officially complete with my 4 Fender renovation projects. Phew. Only regret that I wasn't able to fund and complete them all faster (or closer together) with everything else that's been going on, but hey- all good things in time.
Off to plug in and play the hell out of 'em all now. ;-)
UPDATE: This bass fucking ROCKS now. I've taken it on three gigs so far as a 'backup', and each time - it's the one that's ended up on my shoulder at the end of the night. Unbelievable tone - the low-end definition is unreal!