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Fender J Bass sounds like saucepan
- Thread starter Sa1kon
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You forgot to put sauce in the pan. They don't sound right without sauce.
Aww, c'mon! It was just sitting there like low-hanging fruit. How could we resist?!
What's even funnier, though, is that Sa1kon may have unintentionally created a near-immortal descriptive. But, you're right, he has a valid question, so…
It's probably like others have already said, it might need a setup or it could be a technique-thing. In my albeit limited experience, I've encountered that ringing undertone a couple of times. In one case, it came from a new string design that had a similar "ring" to it, no matter which string or where I played on the fretboard.
The other was when the A-string's break angle was too shallow. The string didn't have enough wraps down the tuning peg to push the string closer to the headstock. Ever since then, I make sure my A-string has enough extra length to keep it from happening again.
What's the specific model and year? Standard, Professional, Deluxe or Elite? I ask because if it's indeed a break-angle thing, you can always get a "Stealth String Retainer".
Um... I followed your oven method, but I don't think it turned out the way it's supposed to...
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I think you owe me a new bass.
On second thought, maybe I'll keep it and name it Smoky.
Aside from the roasted bass, the OP's pickups may also be too high. Sounds like maybe some extra resonance from that?
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Hi Sa1kon 
funny thread!!!!
There is something wrong with the pots.
Change them or clean them!
My mum says, use vinegar and baking soda! They will look like new!
may the bass be with you
Wise(b)ass
funny thread!!!!There is something wrong with the pots.
Change them or clean them!
My mum says, use vinegar and baking soda! They will look like new!
may the bass be with you
Wise(b)ass
Aww, c'mon! It was just sitting there like low-hanging fruit. How could we resist?!
What's even funnier, though, is that Sa1kon may have unintentionally created a near-immortal descriptive. But, you're right, he has a valid question, so…
It's probably like others have already said, it might need a setup or it could be a technique-thing. In my albeit limited experience, I've encountered that ringing undertone a couple of times. In one case, it came from a new string design that had a similar "ring" to it, no matter which string or where I played on the fretboard.
The other was when the A-string's break angle was too shallow. The string didn't have enough wraps down the tuning peg to push the string closer to the headstock. Ever since then, I make sure my A-string has enough extra length to keep it from happening again.
What's the specific model and year? Standard, Professional, Deluxe or Elite? I ask because if it's indeed a break-angle thing, you can always get a "Stealth String Retainer".
This is American Professional.
Received 1 week absolutely new but without 1 screw on pickguard. I was very disappointed that’s why I’m asking about sound.
My setup is Fender J Bass -> Apogee Duet -> Macbook pro 15
What should i do? Maybe return the bass if that’s not real Jazz Bass sound?
I know that my technique not quite good but i’m beginner and i played just regular sound sample , thats it.
I can understand your disappointment. An American Professional costs a lot of money.
If it were my bass, the first thing I would do is take it in to get a professional setup. A good guitar tech will make sure everything…the string and pickup heights, intonation, truss rod, etc…is set correctly. They should also be able to diagnose the problem, assuming there's something wrong with the bass.
Can you hear that ringing sound when you play your bass unplugged? When I was experiencing a similar ring, I could hear it before plugging it in.
What about the BBQ method? i know it's impopular because it leaves grill-marks, but if all else fails... don't forget to rub it in with JD-BBQ sauce. (specially when initially it sounds like a sauce-pan)
That's not what @Malak the Mad meant. It's the setup of the bass itself: action, neck relief, and especially the break points of the strings at the saddle and nut. All easy fixes. If you're not familiar with those things, get the bass back to the shop and have it serviced.
Give it to me, I provide a room with heating and cooling just for poor misunderstood instruments.
It sounds like the so called chorus effect. This has to do with the strings. Depress every string at the saddle and at the nut hard a few times. Loosening, retuning, stretching them a bit may help too. If not replace the strings. If all of this sounds like Sanskrit to you (and you can't speak Sanskrit), go see a guitar tech.
Put a lid on it. But seriously,Sounds like it needs setting up to your technique. I'm heavy handed so the action is higher than most
Try trimming the nails on your plucking hand.
And cut the treble a bit.
That'll help cut the harmonics.
Sorry about all the laughing boys.
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everything is better with Tort!!!
But on a more serious note, that recording is the sound i'm looking for in my CCR-band. I love it and i think it's the typical J-Bass sound. What kind of amp are you using? that also makes a lot of difference
But on a more serious note, that recording is the sound i'm looking for in my CCR-band. I love it and i think it's the typical J-Bass sound. What kind of amp are you using? that also makes a lot of difference
