That combo is a classic, and was LOVED by the 'Marcus Miller' type players back in the day. Quite frankly, the weight/performance ratio is pretty bad given what is out there today, but it still sounds great, and gives you that classic SWR tone (big lows, smooth mids, super sizzly top end).
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Best Amps for Jazz Bass?
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That combo is a classic, and was LOVED by the 'Marcus Miller' type players back in the day. Quite frankly, the weight/performance ratio is pretty bad given what is out there today, but it still sounds great, and gives you that classic SWR tone (big lows, smooth mids, super sizzly top end).
RedLeg
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A good sounding J-bass will burst through any decent amp. ..... But when I'm in a music store and want to see if it's a good sounding J-bass I'll plug it into a Mesa Walkabout.
That is a magic little combo for those who want it clean, articulate, but VERY warm and tubey. Nothing else like it on the market. GREAT combo for those who want a bit of 'classic' tone in a small, relatively loud and relatively lightweight combo.
Great combo for those who want a really warm J tone, but still want to hear the 'windings on the E string'.. unique combination of tubey, warm, but still uber articulate with massive EQ power. The cab is smoking also.
. Jazzes work fine with alot of amps tbh.
RedLeg
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my old teacher has "both kinds of electric bass. P and Jazz" and he still uses a polytone minibrute 3 from the mid 80's and he can wail!
To the OP, no sir, none such "alignment" exists at all in the low end world, although I can apprecaite the Strat/Vox LP no deal.
Mesa Walkabout Scout is the schizz of combo';s to be sure. It SOUNDS like an SVT.
Mesa Walkabout Scout is the schizz of combo';s to be sure. It SOUNDS like an SVT.
All I know is, my Shuker Jazz has never sounded better than through an Aguilar DB750 and DB212. Oh and it has to be in Chocolate Thunder finish - That makes it sound better. 
I think the mistake the OP made is in assuming the bass world is analogous with myths from the guitar world. Although certain combinations like a P-Bass through an SVT is recommended to get one of the most classic and musically versatile sounds, bassists are all for experimenting. If I were you, OP, I'd ignore the whole cliche amp-guitar matches, as there is none; guitarrists are just raised in a very traditional atmosphere. We are all here in the constant look for tone, so I'd advise you to join the group. Why not suggest what kind of sound you're looking for? Growly, trebly, bassy?
well we all know one thing about jazz basses(or at least most of us do!) they tend to require more eq'ing on an amp because their passive unless you have an active jazz. Well thats what i found from my experiences with jazzes
Hm, I wouldn't go that far. That would mean, with a 31 band EQ you could flatten the SVT pre and get an Avalon U5... There is more than simple EQing in an amp, especially in SVT's
We tested the Roland Cube 100 to frequency response and the funny thing is, the Superflat setting isn't the flattest... I don't remember which one was, but we were all very astounded. However, the Superflat setting was perceived to be the most flat sounding in the amp (various blindtests).
Bu I agree very much that "flat equals good" is not a very good guideline either. It is often the case, that when the amp is able to produce a flat tone it is rather good. At the moment I play quite colored too and I love it.
I love flat amp settings though (which implies that bass and amp already sound good).
+1 Again, my recommendations earlier in the thread were based on more 'weight/quality' and also rigs that would give a J type instrument a certain general vibe. Surely not a 'better or worse' thing specific to J Basses.
Ashdown ABM500 is a winner. I also like my V-4. GK800RB sounds great, but I like to put some hair on it with a VT pedal.
i was referring specifically to the markbass lmii, not other amps.Hm, I wouldn't go that far. That would mean, with a 31 band EQ you could flatten the SVT pre and get an Avalon U5... There is more than simple EQing in an amp, especially in SVT's
this happens more often than not in bass amp world. the markbass is one exception.
well i don't mind moving knobs to get what i want, but basically i agree.
That's basically what the knobs are there for right? I really don't get the people that are loath to turn a knob to get the sound they want. I understand getting the sound of your bass without color, but there ain't much of a market for a flat sounding amp with only a volume and gain knob
IMHO the idea smacks of gear snobbery to me But to the OP, Fender basses (passive ones) sound good with just about any amp. They also mix well That's why you will find one in just about any studio. Studio engineers and producers love em. Plug in and go, no muss no fuss
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i thought that everyone knew that jazz basses only sound good thru one type of amp.
and they're only good for playing jazz.
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