| |
View Poll Results: Should I put a J-retro in my Lakland Darryl Jones 5 | |
Heck Yes...Put that J-Retro in the DJ5
|    | 6 | 35.29% | |
Heck No...You should have at least 1 passive bass & the DJ5 is no slouch
|    | 6 | 35.29% | |
Swap out the Audere and the J-Retro for which basses they are assigned.
|    | 5 | 29.41% | |
Sell the Audere, put the J-Retro in your PJO5.
|    | 0 | 0% |
 | 
12-10-2008, 04:28 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA | | | To J-Retro or Not J-Retro ... That is the Question for my Lakland DJ5
Sign in to disble this ad
My Lakland DJ5 had been getting a lot of playing time up until recently. I notice that I like it better with certain amps. Mainly...with my Mesa Amps. It sounds great with the Titan, with the Walkabout, etc...However, I've been using my DB750 into my S810 rig recently and I've just been overwhelmed by the tone of my Nordstrand Loaded 55-02 into that rig.
The DJ5 has the looks to kill though. Everyone from other band band's bassists to my own girlfriend proclaim the Black on Black DJ5 the looker of my stable. Where this basses looks can kill, I'm not 100% in love the sound of this bass through my Aggie Rig. I actually have the Nordstrand Single Coil's in this bass right now too. I wasn't happy with the Aeros, so I sold them and picked these up and have been happy with their relative performance. Despite this great upgrade, I just wish it had a bit more versatility. All of my other basses right now are Active and some say it's good to have at least one passive bass. I have an extra control plate for a DJ5 that I modified to be able to fit a J-retro. It's a tight squeeze, but it can be done.
To those of you with a J-retro or those of you who now find it Passe, please chime in and give me advice. I'd especially like to here from Daryl Jones Owners whom have this in their bass.
I can always switch this out with the Audere that's in my PJO5, but I sort of like idea of having a J-Retro inside of a J-bass.
Please give me your 2 cents.
Last edited by Poon : 12-10-2008 at 04:33 PM.
|
12-10-2008, 08:44 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: near Ft. Worth, TX, U.S.A. | | | Gonna say swap out that Audere simply because it's a zero-cost experiment that you can try out to see what you think of it.
And I'm pleased as punch with the Audere in my Warmoth J. |
12-11-2008, 08:24 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rio | | | J-Retro! I just install one on my Custom JB and worth every cent.
Mid sweep is very handy onstage! |
12-12-2008, 12:26 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA | | | Bump for a larger sample of opinions... |
12-12-2008, 01:29 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kansas City | | Quote:
Originally Posted by 4StringTheorist  Gonna say swap out that Audere simply because it's a zero-cost experiment that you can try out to see what you think of it. | I agree with this.
The J-Retro will probably sound pretty good, but you didn't really mention much about the tonal goal you're trying to reach. |
12-12-2008, 03:30 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC | | | Keep it passive! Some amps have decent preamps you know... |
12-12-2008, 03:51 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA | | | I think really the focus of this thread was more focused on the J-Retro and if I should put it in the DJ5. The PJO5 can have the Audere or the J-Retro and I probably will swap between them to see what I like better for the PJO5, but what about the DJ5? I can't fabricate a Audere Plate for the DJ5 because I already fabricated it for the J-retro. |
12-21-2008, 12:31 PM
|  | Registered User | | | | | The J Retro will make the bass sound active (duh, right?). When the pre is on and set flat, it still boosts the highs and lows a bit so it changes the tone of the bass right out of the gate. You might really dig that. The Audere as you know is a much more subtle preamp. Since you already have one, I would try switching it.
__________________
Jason
|
12-21-2008, 12:48 PM
| | Banned
Endorsing Artist: MLaghus Custom Basses | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boca Raton - FL | | | Get a Retro Stomp Box... |
12-21-2008, 12:53 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brookfield, CT | | Quote:
Originally Posted by allexcosta Get a Retro Stomp Box... | +1 -That's cool. Didn't know he did that. Nice.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by Lesfunk I have trouble staying in shape because I'm a lazy, fat, piece of crap; not because I'm a musician. | |
12-21-2008, 12:59 PM
| | Banned
Endorsing Artist: MLaghus Custom Basses | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boca Raton - FL | | Quote:
Originally Posted by dmusic148 +1 -That's cool. Didn't know he did that. Nice. | http://www.bestbassgear.com/john_east_stmp-01.htm |
12-21-2008, 01:01 PM
|  | Registered User
Endorsing artist:see profile/Current Setup | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: CHICAGO,IL. | | Quote:
Originally Posted by allexcosta Get a Retro Stomp Box... |
Wanna buy one? |
12-22-2008, 12:06 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Eublet The J Retro will make the bass sound active (duh, right?). When the pre is on and set flat, it still boosts the highs and lows a bit so it changes the tone of the bass right out of the gate. You might really dig that. The Audere as you know is a much more subtle preamp. Since you already have one, I would try switching it. | This is true but I also think the retro maintains the original tone and character of the bass itself. |
12-22-2008, 05:09 PM
| | Registered User | | | | Quote:
Originally Posted by kirkm24 This is true but I also think the retro maintains the original tone and character of the bass itself. | Not IMO, as I've added them to several different basses now, both the J Retro and the U Retro, and each time it was markedly different. The Audere, by contrast, is the exact opposite. Installed into a passive bass, I couldn't even tell it was there with the controls set flat. I'm not saying either is better or worse, but the Retro's aren't transparent at all IMHO. They are GREAT preamps however if you want an "active" sounding bass that has a bit more oomph right out of the box.
__________________
Jason
| | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off | | | |
