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Jazz sound
- Thread starter dudelove
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Maybe th OP likes the tone but not the body shape...
ive got to say though if it hasnt got Jazz pickups it wont sound like a Jazz..i could be wrong
ive got to say though if it hasnt got Jazz pickups it wont sound like a Jazz..i could be wrong
OP= Original Post or Poster. In this case You.
I think you're gonna have a hard time doing this unless you want to spend alot of money.
I think you're gonna have a hard time doing this unless you want to spend alot of money.
certain warwick models have j pickups and dont look like a jazz although they sound have more growl then j basses do
Yeah, there is always a Warwick Corvette. It's pretty good in a jazz setting. Also the Thumb would probably be better than the Corvette, but they'll put a hole in your pocket
How about this?
http://www.rockpalace.com/en/product/Ibanez-JTKB300-Jet-King-White
It has J PU, but anyway...
http://www.rockpalace.com/en/product/Ibanez-JTKB300-Jet-King-White
It has J PU, but anyway...
Back to the subject. First thing that comes to mind is a G&L (Tribute) L-2000. They seem to approach the Jazz tone, but I heard of people modding the bass (adding a split coil switch or something???) that makes the bass sound even more like a Jazz. The second thing I think of is a Lakland 44-02, though that one has a single coil and a split humbucker. I think you will just have to face that if you want a bass that sounds like a Jazz, you need single coils. Some while ago I was in the same market. I wanted a bass that sounded like a Jazz, but was not a Jazz. In the end I bought a Fender anyway, because it matched the tone and playability I was looking for. I found out by playing a sweet black and maple MIA with a white pickguard. Drool!
Look, dude, you asked for a Jazz sounding bass that doesn't look like a Fender Jazz. The Jag looks quite distinct, and I think it looks nice, not ugly at all. If you're just going to be snarky with people when they offer suggestions, why even bother asking?
you can mod a bass you like or have a custom one made...
for jazz sound, you need jazz pickups in the right position, so proper pickup spacing is required. you can rehouse the pickups so that they don't look like jazz pickups...
the rest of the bass can be whatever you like, just keep it regular (34") scale...
for jazz sound, you need jazz pickups in the right position, so proper pickup spacing is required. you can rehouse the pickups so that they don't look like jazz pickups...
the rest of the bass can be whatever you like, just keep it regular (34") scale...
... We should stop hinting at etiquette on here. I do think wanting a jazz sound without jazz pickups is being a bit pedantic. I can't see why. Don't like the look? I know pups aren't really an aesthetic thing, but I think they're bloody sexy
So back on topic: a G&L is a solid pick, but without the mod I spoke of earlier, you can probably only approach the Jazz tone, not nail it.
i like look of jazz body and pu, but every where you go, you see jazz´s and more. i want to bee "unique" then other guys with jazz´s 
or something if you guys are with me
or something if you guys are with meThis just seems like you're trying to re-invent the wheel here. Being unique is all good, but there's a point where it just has no point. Do you want to play music or are you looking to buy a big heavy necklace? The unique part Should be the music coming out of the instrument, just sayin.
BTW, Im with you on the Jag styling. To each his own I guess.
BTW, Im with you on the Jag styling. To each his own I guess.
