large output difference L2000 and Fender active jazzbass

[egs.sanders]

Does anybody know if it is normal to have such a large difference in output between a L2000 and an active Fender Jazzbass?
For comparison: I use a Trace Elliot amp with the active input. The input for the Jazzbass is turned to the 15:00h position whereas the input for the L2000 must be turned back to the 09:00 position on the Trace amp.
I know that there are differences in outputs but I wonder if this large difference is normal?
I hope someone can shed some light?

[dBerriff]

Just tried my Victor Bailey Jazz (18v active, neck pup, tone controls centred, volume full on) against my L-2k (passive, series, everything full on) through an EA i200 amp and the VB and the subjective settings for equal volume were 9 for the VB against 4 for the L-2K (the i200 volume only goes up to 10, though).

The Fender does not seem to use the circuitry to boost the output but for tone shaping. There is quite a bit of bass and treble boost there though. In comparison the G&L controls are passive and only cut the respective frequencies.

[egs.sanders]

Thanx for your reply. So I guess it is quite normal to have such a large difference in amp volume setting. It is only a bit more trouble when swapping between the L2000 and the Jazzbass.

[dBerriff]

It is not anything I have worried about. The L-2K drives the amp hard with the potential for a much more muscular sound while the Jazz (and my JB-2) give a lighter, clearer sound. The EA amp is very good at bringing out the characteristics of different basses as it has a wide, fairly even frequency response. I like having the options.

[Nedmundo]

Oh yeah, that's normal. G&L MFD pickups have massive output, more than many active systems. When I switch from a Fender to a G&L using my G-K head, I sometimes depress the -14db pad on the input. This might not be perfect adjustment, but it's in the ballpark and works on the fly.

[Eublet]

My L-2500 is probably the hottest bass I've owned in terms of output. Even the passive setting is pretty massive.

[metron]

Originally Posted by Eublet

My L-2500 is probably the hottest bass I've owned in terms of output. Even the passive setting is pretty massive.

Yup. The passive output on my L2000 has more signal than any Fender I have had.

Don't be afraid to turn the volume down on the G&L to match your Fender. Them the amp doesn't need to be adjusted. I almost never have my L2000 turned up all the way.

[idoru]

Originally Posted by metron

Yup. The passive output on my L2000 has more signal than any Fender I have had.

Don't be afraid to turn the volume down on the G&L to match your Fender. Them the amp doesn't need to be adjusted. I almost never have my L2000 turned up all the way.

My only problem with that is getting consistant volume after adjustements - at least with the vol cranked you know you're coming back to the same point. On a related note, I'd love to see a detent put on the volume pot, so you know where equal levels are for series & parallel

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[metron]

Originally Posted by idoru

My only problem with that is getting consistant volume after adjustements - at least with the vol cranked you know you're coming back to the same point. On a related note, I'd love to see a detent put on the volume pot, so you know where equal levels are for series & parallel

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I had not thought of that. I use the screw hole on the side as my indicator. I put the knob on such that my usual volume setting (reduced about 20 or 30% from max) points straight up at me.

[Eublet]

Originally Posted by metron

I had not thought of that. I use the screw hole on the side as my indicator. I put the knob on such that my usual volume setting (reduced about 20 or 30% from max) points straight up at me.

Same here!