Sadowsky Outboard PreAmp + J-Retro

[AngryArgentine]

I wanted to know if I could use the Sadowsky DI pedal with my Jazz Bass that has a J-retro Preamp. All I have to do is switch it to passive and I should be able to use the Sadowsky preamp right?
-Julian

[Prefab]

Yes, that should work fine. And contrary to what Sadowsky says, you can use it with the J-retro on as well. You just have to turn it down quite a bit, to avoid overloading the circuit. I have a Frankenbass with a U-retro and EMG's. I like to run that through my Sadowsky. The Lows on each unit have a different sound. I prefer the Sadowsky lows, so I usually turn down the U-retro lows, turn up the Sadowsky lows (just a little goes a long way). Then I boost the mids at about 400htz for growl. It's a great Nathan East like tone.

[Andy Daventry]

Originally posted by Prefab
And contrary to what Sadowsky says, you can use it with the J-retro on as well

Actually, this is not contrary to what the Sadowsky website says....

Go ahead. Do it.

[Prefab]

Actually this is not what the Sadowsky website says...

From the Sadowsky Website:

"The Preamp/D.I. Pedal is recommended for all passive basses, basses with active pickups, and instruments that have active electronics that can be bypassed"