I could use some advice...

[atubaglue]

I honestly don't know much about pickups and the such, but I'm looking to upgrade my MIM 5string Fender jazz. Any recommendations? Thanks

[Stumpy]

Bartolini's and use the Aguilar OBP3 pre

JMHO

[treebranch13]

what sound u want?

[atubaglue]

I'm not sure what sound I want. Some days I like one sound more than the other. I do a lot of praise and worship stuff, and I like to play jazz and funk.

[MSIMSBASS]

The aguilar will do fine. Bartolinis pups will give you that extra "cut thru".

[meev992]

Originally Posted by treebranch13

what sound u want?

I think we're all still asking ourselves that question.

[treebranch13]

Originally Posted by meev992

I think we're all still asking ourselves that question.

true, but some people have a good idea. like i know what i dislike/ what i like, but not down to the last detail.


Bartiolonis are good, so are villex.
For pre's go aguilar or Audere

[atubaglue]

Can you make a passive bass active?

[meev992]

Originally Posted by atubaglue

Can you make an passive bass active?

yes, with a preamp.

[cashhere]

I have an American STD 5 and I put the Audere preamp, quite simple and I love the sound and the variations now..

[DeepCalls2Deep]

I play mainly Praise and worship, and rock worship

I suggest an Audere pre amp... reasons? It is a "drop in" piece, and the tone.. oh man... the tone!

Pups.. hmmm I never really liked Barts, but that's just me. You can find lots of great reviews in this thread here.... maybe it will help

"J" pickups discussion and comparisons.

and for the record, I use DiMarzio J's / audere pre in both my MIA fender J's. Mine are 4 string, but strung B-E-A-D.

[Rapisme]

Get yourself set of Custom P/U's you won't regret it.