Fender J Bass sounds like saucepan

[Hypercaffium]

You need to replace the actual pickguard with a pickguard that looks like this.

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[Coot]

Strings sound low. When they are too low you will sometimes get that chorus effect . Fender has a site for setting up their recommended string and pick-up heights . You can also find sites for setting up intonation.I also have an AmPro Jazz. It's an easy at-home fix if you follow the guides on the sites .. add to that where you have your Vol/Tone pot settings,playing style , and string type .I dime everything and work from there . The jazz is mid-scooped by nature and has a growl when dimed .It sounded basically okay other than simple set -ups to get it where it should be. good luck .Remember that a jazz has it's own unique voice..

 

[MtManiac]

Hi guys!
Can you check is everything ok with my new Fender American J Bass?
It;s sounds like saucepan.

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Try some flatwound strings, on a P bass.

 

[mongo2]

My P bass with nylon tapewounds sounds like a cauldron of beef stew.

 

[FirewalZ]

Ugh....is this really what we discuss on Talkbass now? Fine, I’ll play along: What’s the best saucepan for metal?

It’s a nice humorous break from the usual threads about P vs J, compressors and what not

 

[TinIndian]

Yes the most epic diversionary thread ever was this one.

Might have found my stolen bass-HELP!

 

[Coolhandjjl]

Sounded like a recorded bass played through computer speakers.

 

[vindibona1]

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.

First, where are you located? Unless you're typing in a hurry it appears that English is not your first language (but probably better than my Spanish and Russian :0 ).

As far as the sound sample, it is really hard to tell because the technique and limited sampling of the single note make it difficult to really hear what the bass can do. You say you are a beginner, yet you have a $1500 bass and Apogee Duet. What do you mean when you say you are a "beginner"? If you have an Apogee you must have other guitar or keyboard experience.

Of all the things that can easily be fixed a missing screw in the pickguard is the most minor, but doesn't surprise me with Fender's quality control as of late. Every guitar tech in the world that works on electric basses has boxes of these screws and can easily fill put one in. If you think you aren't happy with the bass, return it while you can. With $1500 there are MANY basses that you can purchase, but much depends on your (unstated) location or country and what is available.

Disclaimer- my personal opinion to follow YMMV: I have owned and still own several Fender products. I currently own an American Deluxe Strat, a 1996 MIM Tele, a 2011 Squier VM70's jazz bass and a 2010 MIM Jazz5 bass. As I compare the current crop of Fender basses to what I own from 8 and 9 years ago, I think Fender has bigger problems than a missing PG screw here and there.

 

[JKos]

I'm in the playing technique issue camp. Please tell us more about how you were playing while recording that sample? What was your left hand doing? Right hand? Positions and motions.

- John

 

[Sa1kon]

First, where are you located? Unless you're typing in a hurry it appears that English is not your first language (but probably better than my Spanish and Russian :0 ).

As far as the sound sample, it is really hard to tell because the technique and limited sampling of the single note make it difficult to really hear what the bass can do. You say you are a beginner, yet you have a $1500 bass and Apogee Duet. What do you mean when you say you are a "beginner"? If you have an Apogee you must have other guitar or keyboard experience.

Of all the things that can easily be fixed a missing screw in the pickguard is the most minor, but doesn't surprise me with Fender's quality control as of late. Every guitar tech in the world that works on electric basses has boxes of these screws and can easily fill put one in. If you think you aren't happy with the bass, return it while you can. With $1500 there are MANY basses that you can purchase, but much depends on your (unstated) location or country and what is available.

Disclaimer- my personal opinion to follow YMMV: I have owned and still own several Fender products. I currently own an American Deluxe Strat, a 1996 MIM Tele, a 2011 Squier VM70's jazz bass and a 2010 MIM Jazz5 bass. As I compare the current crop of Fender basses to what I own from 8 and 9 years ago, I think Fender has bigger problems than a missing PG screw here and there.

English is not my native language.
I live in Dubai, but I’m Ukrainian

What's the connection between my gear and my skill? I don’t understand

I rly like the sound of the bass but that’s overtones sounds weird for me

Thank you for the information

 

[Sa1kon]

I'm in the playing technique issue camp. Please tell us more about how you were playing while recording that sample? What was your left hand doing? Right hand? Positions and motions.

- John

It was regular playing) i can’t exactly explain how it was

 

[dkelley]

It's not technique. It's the strings.

Twisting a string while putting it on can result in this effect. Very hard to diagnose that one.

Unnatural break angle at either or both ends also can cause this.

A slightly flawed string sometimes also.

 

[Sa1kon]

It's not technique. It's the strings.

Twisting a string while putting it on can result in this effect. Very hard to diagnose that one.

Unnatural break angle at either or both ends also can cause this.

A slightly flawed string sometimes also.

What’s your recommendation? Change strings?

 

[dkelley]

The person who said strings can be too low and cause this isn't quite right I'm afraid. Low action causes fret noise, not chorus effect. Unless it results in your pickups being too close to them, in which case you should lower the pickups.

Really sounds like string issue to me, but check distance between neck pickup and strings also.

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

If you are looking for a more agressive sound, try a pressure cooker.

 

[dkelley]

What’s your recommendation? Change strings?

Unfortunately, yes. It's not always possible to undo the effect by working on the string, although that would be costless so worth a shot.

I honestly think it is twisted. The string(s).

 

[RustyAxe]

The Rachel Ray Signature model ... from T-Fal?

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[Joybass]

If I'm ever going to ask a technical question on TB, I will make **** sure to avoid any analogies with cooking utensils.

 

[Liam Wald]

Could it be that you sound like a saucepan?
After all, an instrument rarely sounds like anything other than the player based upon the players ear, hands, amp and technique.

 

[mmmmmmmmm]

Sounds like a Jazz to me. Roll the tone down a little and pluck not as close to the bridge maybe? It does sound a little metallic-y....are your fingernails grazing the strings? If you don't want that bite you should trim them down.