Help for a new Active Preamp

Hi,

This is my first post on Talkbass. I own a Fender Geddy Lee and I'm currently customizing it (and I love doing that!). Now, I need your help about a new preamp.
The original one is ok but I want to extend its sound possibilities without losing its passive tone.
In fact, the preamp I need is one with a passive/active switch AND a tone control.
I tought I've found the right one... but I were disappointed. The John East J-Retro has it all, but the tone is only on the Deluxe version (4 knobs), so it cannot fit on a standard jazz bass (the Deluxe is made for a Fender Deluxe Jazz bass with the side jack).
Also, I would like to do not have to cut into the bass......if you know what I mean.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

Sadly, the Audere JZ3 has none of these requirements.
It's the first one I looked for.

 

Another question :

David from Audere told me that this Bartolini won't fit in a standard Jazz Bass:

www.bestbassgear.com
Bartolini NTBT 2 pickup, 3 knob
3.3 A/P - Click here for layout diagram

2 Pickup - 3 knob configuration

Controls:
- Volume (w/Active-Passive Push-Pull)
- Blend
- Treble/Bass stack.

3.3 A/P - In stock - $130 - [ Add to cart ]


Will it enter the cavity of a Geddy Lee without modifying it?


Thanks!

 

I think I will finally go for a J-retro, but I would have loved to have a passive tone on it instead of, lets say, the Mid Frequency...

Anyway, I want the passive/active switch to have a maximum of possible sounds. I like the passive sound of the GL, but I like powerful active tones too (something like Marcus Miller or similar).

I know I'm asking a lot of things, but a J-retro is $320 USD + shipping (Canada)...

I think you understand

The PERFECT setup would be :

(3 knobs)
Volume/Blend Stack,
Active/Passive switch,
Treble/Bass boost-cut,
Mid boost-cut/Passive tone (working in active too).


I think the closest preamp is a J-Retro. Am I right?


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P.S.: SBD, when you're talking about a "standard treble roll off", wich Audere preamp is it? JZ3? JZ3D? 3ZB?

 

The factory one is passive, of course...
but that's not the point.
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The PERFECT setup would be :

(3 knobs)
Volume/Blend Stack,
Active/Passive switch,
Treble/Bass boost-cut,
Mid boost-cut/Passive tone (working in active too).


I think the closest preamp is a J-Retro. Am I right?
Any of you has a Bartolini 9CBJS soundclip?
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P.S.: Sorry for repeating, but I don't want this thread to go nowhere

 

Most of my questions have been answered so far..

Just one remaining:

In between the J-retro and J-retro deluxe, the deluxe version has a passive tone (wich works in passive, too). Is it possible, on the J-retro, to "achieve the same effect (the same work as a tone would do)" with the EQ or other settings?

Thanks!