Fender J Bass sounds like saucepan

So your bass sounds like a saucepan. I wouldn't stand for that. Return immediately.

Mine sounds like a wok, just like Fender promised in the brochure. I guess I got lucky.

Oh, and welcome to TB, you're gonna fit right in with all us other nutjobs.

 

It sounds like a jazz bass. Everything is ok.

 

Pulsating Moog comes to mind................that's what she said.

 

Have you seasoned it? The process of seasoning fills the minute pores of the bass with carbonized oil, forming a protective barrier against oxidation (which would otherwise cause pitting and/or rust), and helping to prevent sticking. Here's how to season your bass:

The Stovetop Method
Pour a bit of vegetable oil onto the bass and spread with your fingers. Put the bass over moderate heat and remove when the oil begins to smoke. Let the bass cool completely. With a clean cloth or paper towel, wipe off any excess oil and your bass is now ready to use.

The Oven Method
Pour a bit of vegetable oil onto the bass and spread with your fingers. Put the oiled bass in a 300-350°F oven for about an hour. Remove from the oven and let cool. Then wipe off excess oil and your bass is ready to use.

The French Fry Method
Some luthiers suggest making French fries in your new bass a few times to season it.

An Alternate Oven Method
Thinly coat the surface with food-grade organic flaxseed oil before heating the bass upside-down at 500°F for an hour, allowing it to cool for a couple hours, then repeating the process six more times for a perfect, long-lasting non-stick coating.

But remember, whatever method you choose, you can't wok 'n' roll with a saucepan.

 

I know it's only Wok 'n' Roll
God Gave Wok 'n' Roll To You

 

Mine sounded like a water sprinkler.
I immediately sold it and purchased a G&L which gave me the power washer sound I was looking for

 

I hear an alternating 3rd and 5th harmonic overtone.
That's caused by where you are plucking.

Edit:Try plucking farther up.
Move your hand while plucking along the strings between the bridge and the end of the fingerboard.

 

Depends on the mix.

 

you're lucky, the last fender I had sounded like a wet fart........

 

Was that a wokking bass line?
"I think people who Wok their dogs are sick," exclaimed Martin Yan on his '80's show "Yan can cook."

 

Is it the Rachael Ray signature Jazz? It's supposed to sound like that.

 

I can't really tell from that clip if it's a Cuisinart or a Lagostina.

 

Are you doing that on purpose? Are the strings wrapped around the string post well? Is it your finger nails, or maybe lower the pickups.

 

That sure sounds like a J-bass to me. I'm more amazed at the tone you get out of your saucepans!

 

Clip 1 reminds me of Faith Healer, Alex Harvey band

 

And in this case the problem is exacerbated by having the pickups too high.

Setup + technique. You can remove the Jazz bass from the kitchen cabinets now.

 

For those about to wok, we salute you!