I think it's inherent in single coils. The uneven adjustment of the Jazz PUs tends to make for more hum though.
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Some claim the EBMM Bongo doesn't do this. Dave Larue says he plays with both pick-ups on equally in a Youtube interview I saw. However--I don't like my sound with it in the middle. It sounds better with more bridge to me. perhaps it is this effect in play?
I'm not sure, but I don't detect this effect in my EBMM Classic Sabre. I usually have both coils of both humbuckers on, and get a lovely tone.
Hi, I am Chris...new to TalkBass. This is my Rumble in it's natural habitat:
The Rumble 40 has been a good choice. I purchased a 40w and a Jazz Bass to be my one and only setup as I learn the ins and outs of the instrument. Glad to have found others that like the amps.
The Rumble 40 has been a good choice. I purchased a 40w and a Jazz Bass to be my one and only setup as I learn the ins and outs of the instrument. Glad to have found others that like the amps.
I don't exclusively play every song with both pickups on 10-I do switch up frequently-sometimes I play the bridge by itself, blended with the neck, and the neck alone too-I just prefer both up full-and what's meant by "canceling out"?
Welcome Rumbler #727. Glad to have you on board in Talk Bass and in the Fender Rumble Club. You're off to a good start.
Crank that baby up and Rumble on!.
The pickups on a Fender Jazz are reverse wound, reverse polarity from each other. When they are both on ten there is phase cancellation that is most noticeable. Turning one down just a bit diminishes the phase cancellation noticeably. The pickups also are hum cancelling.
It has a different quality than a Precision. So it's a design choice for all of these reasons and not a flaw. A Jazz is brighter, in mids and highs and less emphasis on the lows. With the pickups spaced wider apart, and the 2 volumes the Jazz arguably has more options. Fans of the Precision, though love it's unique sound.
Many players have one of each to cover a wider variety of styles.
Thank you for this excellent explanation. It makes sense.
(I just have never played a Fender bass so it is all new to me.)
On a standard jazz, they are not individually hum cancelling. They are single coil each, and are wound as described above, to cancel hum. Both pickups together were designed as a system to cancel hum when both were full up. So, it's not a design flaw, but was specifically designed this way to cancel hum.
This is correct, and designed by Leo Fender himself in 1960.
ACK!
Sacrilege, I know!
But as it is, I have a hard time giving enough playing time to my Ric 4003, Warwick, Carvin, Clement, and my Ibanezes.
Naturally, if anyone would like to donate a Fender I'd be happy to make room for one more.
EDIT: I DO have several Fender guitars and as well as the Rumble, I have a Acoustasonic, JR.
You are welcome brother @Bama Samurai, and we are proud to have you. The Fender Rumble Club is the best place to be on TalkBass. We talk more smack than Keith Richards ever shot up.
Smart choice. When I decided to get serious on the bass and was looking for a good practice amp for home, I also selected a Rumble 40 and was very happy with it. Awesome sound for such a small size (and price).
Just an FYI....
On a whim I recently put an extremely old broken in set of DR Lo-Riders on my P bass that was wearing flats....sounds great through the Rumble, very Bruce Thomas-y
On a whim I recently put an extremely old broken in set of DR Lo-Riders on my P bass that was wearing flats....sounds great through the Rumble, very Bruce Thomas-y
