Recent content by Jazzbassguy77

  1. J

    Best bass combo for a Five string bass

    Thanks rafitoptx, im using a Zoom G3N FX as a preamp into everything i play through, so the signal level is controlled, never had any bass issues ever, until i got this five string bass, ive took on some of the suggestions ie lowered the pickups right back almost into the body , even now im...
  2. J

    Best bass combo for a Five string bass

    Thanks for replying acid bass, Ive had Rumbles in the past with no issues at all, then again i wasnt using a five strring jazz bass , it was a pbass at that time , might be worth it to go back and check out rumble 200's again!
  3. J

    Best bass combo for a Five string bass

    thank you for your reply J.Wilson, Its something i will be checking out soon.
  4. J

    Best bass combo for a Five string bass

    I tried that yesterday Rich, it did make adifference, only its still there , albeit hugely reduced, thanks .
  5. J

    Best bass combo for a Five string bass

    Hey alotabass, I had to take paikillers to just look at what you were humping around (pic1) two amps ,six cabs, jeez our four piece band doest have that much gear, inc backiline and PA !
  6. J

    Best bass combo for a Five string bass

    Thanks for the really good advice , it’s probably not my Amps that’s at fault , more likely my old age and lack of skill that’s at play here !
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    Best bass combo for a Five string bass

    Thanks for your reply two fingers I’m getting loads of good advice from bassists everywhere on this forum now , yours is one I’m seriously thinking of doing soon!
  8. J

    Best bass combo for a Five string bass

    Sound advice from someone who knows , been there, done that etc!
  9. J

    Best bass combo for a Five string bass

    By the way my GK 700II is the best US amp I’ve ever used ! And I’ve used loads of Amos before that!
  10. J

    Best bass combo for a Five string bass

    Thank you for your reply bro’ I’m struggling to get a result for my Problematic bass issue !
  11. J

    Best bass combo for a Five string bass

    Thanks for replying you’re right on all accounts I can can almost get the clean open open E in the Fifth , it’s all Downhill after that ! As i said : whoever cracks a new clarity for this frequency for us electric bassists is Now Bass God That Us The Challenge out there for Mainstream Pro...
  12. J

    Best bass combo for a Five string bass

    Hey J j totally appreciate your input here and will act on tomorrow at the earliest !
  13. J

    Best bass combo for a Five string bass

    Thanks bro , got that seems I’m chasing the holy grail that doesn’t exist ! So gotta make do with what I’ve got ! Re-Evaluation of the situation is foremost now!
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    Best bass combo for a Five string bass

    Excellent response my good man ! I’ve never thought about the strings as I’ve always been satisfied with the choices afforded me as a four string bassist , after 45 yrs of that format , I’m now questioning the engineering of said bass string technology, in terms of deliverance !, probably...