What would an Audere pre do to a '93 MIM jazz?

akuma12 · #1 10-19-2006, 07:59 AM

I've been considering doing some upgrades to my 93ish MIM Fender Jazz, and I've heard a lot of good things about the Audere preamp. I really enjoy the sound I get out of my bass, but I think at times the tone is a little too harsh for certain applications. I feel like the Audere might give me a few more tone sculpting abilities as compared to the stock Vol/Vol/Tone knobs.

Would this preamp work well with the stock passive pickups that are currently there, or would new pickups help as well? I like the sound of the new Samarium Cobalt Noiseless pickups that are on the Fender American Deluxe's, but I don't know if I would loose that passive sound when I want it. I've listened to the samples on Audere's website, but unfortunately they didn't have any "control" samples of a bass before the upgrade, so it's hard to tell the difference. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

Jim

tortoise.sg · #2 10-19-2006, 08:38 AM

Q: What would an Audere pre do to a '93 MIM jazz?
A: Wonders!

I read somewhere that Audere works best with passive pickups.

akuma12 · #3 10-19-2006, 08:41 AM

Yeah, reading closer on Audere's site, they only work with passive pickups. Are the fender SCN's active or passive? It doesn't explicitly say on their description.

joeyl · #4 10-19-2006, 02:04 PM

most Fender pickups are passive

thinking about it, did they ever make active pickups?

DaveDeVille · #5 10-19-2006, 02:24 PM

i have the JZ3 on my American Series Jazz .

if you want the vintage tone , this may not be for you .
the tones are kickin' , smooth and crunchy at the same time ...
but not what i would call vintage sounding , imo .

the JZ3 is designed to be used with passive pickups , and i have a set of
passive Lindy Fralin's on my bass ...

the main gripe i have is the installation of the 9v. battery , it's a little tricky , but it can be done ...
here's a couple of shots :