Like @The Mogpipe I have Roto tapes on mine, mainly so I can play with a pick and pretend to be Herbie Flowers
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This. I've used GHS Precision Flats and love them, but I moved them over to my P Bass. For the Jazz, I stick with Pressure Wounds now. The thump is there, but by changing your attack you can get bright and zingy when you need it. Dare I say, you can even slap on them, if you must.
After acquiring a VM Precsion (maple board) wrapped in Chromes I've been mulling about replacing my D'Addario Half-Wounds on my FSR Deluxe Jazz (rosewood board) with flats... well, I've done it, chose the Fender 9050Ls... So far they sound friggin' awesome but will know better on how they fit with a band situation on Thursday evening.
2-weeks into the 9050Ls and brought it to practice was last night, small semi-acoustic Jazz / Blues/ Classic Rock trio + sax. Sounded friggin' amazing. (swapping between a Stagg EUB and this Jazz Bass) The newness zing is pretty easily tempered with the use of the tone pot. The bass sits really nice in the mix and is punchy and articulate, I'll definitely use it on the gig this Sunday.
The first time I tried the 9050L on my J, the senior audio tech at my church complimented my bass tone with those two exact words. He also added "full-bodied but clear".
Well, so much for 'definitely' using my MiM Ash Jazz (9050Ls) at the gig at the Black Swan in Toronto, Canada, on Sunday; we were hit with a snowstorm so I went to plan B... I was going to bring my EUB and the MiM Ash Jazz but opted for the simpler, and fretless VM Jazz (wrapped with LaBella DTB Nylons). Sounded friggin' amazing, sat extremely well in the mix and punchy as all hell.
When I had a Jazz, I had some GHS Precisions 45 to 105s. Great tones on that babe, regardless of the pickup configuration I was using. Actually, foam muted and picked with everything dimed, got you that great British-style 60s bass sound with plenty of click and bite, but still lots of bottom.
I have just jumped in with a set of TI flats on my 2010 AM Std jazz bassReggae gig coming up.
But...I am struggling to not use my PJ with Hi Beams....so sweet to play....AM Performer....should I put the flats on that bass?
I don't think I can switch because I foolishly strung the jazz through body and PJ is top load only
The jazz does sound thinner than I expected...thinner strings I guess
Hey again Murphy. You might find as the strings settle in (from a few days to a month or more, it's more of a slow progression it seems) and the highs fade a bit, that they start to sound a bit less "thin." A little EQing EQing should help in the mean time.
I'd also add that the ti's sound different in a mix than on their own. Have a fun gig!
I love flats on a Jazz. On my new stack-knob build I've been enjoying TIs, Dogal Vintage, and Pyramids a lot - but I pulled my Optima RB set from one of my P Basses to try on the Jazz and I think they'll stay there. Just a touch of extra midrange presence helps balance the "both Pickups" scoop.
Fender 9050L. Perfect pair for my Jazz.
I'm sure you' ll be happier as the time goes by.
I strung my jazz with 9050L just 8 months ago. It'll stay forever
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All of them have more tension than TIs, but I'd say from low to high they go:
Optima (medium low)
Dogal (medium)
Pyramid (medium to medium high)
Hi Ron that sounds phenomenal, exactly the tone I look for. Are you full up on the bass, both pickups 100%?
