Low End Jazz Megathread Part 2

[triplelutz]

Dan, is that also a smaller body on the 5er?

It's a typical jazz body. Looks smaller next to the 6'er. I'll post more pics and hopefully some sound clips of her later.

 

[Virgil]

I've done a good bit of gigging with my LEJ6 and let me just say that this thing flat out kills. I've done r&b gigs, heavy/hard rock/metal gigs, church gigs, folky recording sessions, you name it, and this bass just does it.

I had an opportunity to trade for a really nice MTD 635 recently and after trying out on gigs, it doesn't get it done everywhere. That said, I still would love an MTD for some gigs, but I need a different wood combo.

If anyone is looking for a bass that cuts through, sounds amazing, sits in a mix, sounds good solo, can adapt to any situation, and has action lower than you would believe, Low End basses need some serious looking into.

I know you guys know that already though...

quick video of band I'm in covering a song with our new singer:[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

This was her first show with a band, this is her first band, and she had tonsillitis and mono. She's a trooper though and has natural presence. I can't wait to do another show with her (we have one soon). She has tracked some vocals with me, and she can flat out sing. I'll post up some recordings soon, but back to the bass...even in a camera vid this bass is slaying. I couldn't believe how well it cut through when I was listening on my laptop speakers.

Were you using in-ear monitors?

 

[diglo]

My ladies- the one on the right is my newest and she slays!

I didn't see it with the pickguard. That bass looks evil in a good way.

 

[fretman4god]

Were you using in-ear monitors?

Indeed, I was. Why do you ask?

 

[diglo]

Played the LEJ5 Vintage passive with Lollar Pups today. The Lollars are beefy and cut. Also played with the LowEnd Booty in a Box pre.... Nice combo.

 

[Virgil]

Three of us got together today to play our LEJ's. We funcked up my basement. They all sounded great, but different.

 

[diglo]

This months Bass Player mention Brian's shop. The article gives a listing of all the Bass Shops in the US.

 

[diglo]

Check out the new LowEnd bass straps! They are hand tool leather.

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[triplelutz]

Bumpin this because My LEJs make me smile every time I pick 'Em up. Just beautiful instruments with incredible tone. Thanks fellas!

 

[Virgil]

At rehearsal last night, I was fooling around with the bass trying different tonal variations and found a tone loved. I used just the rear pick up on my LEJ. It was punchy, and bright, but fat. I am going to use it more often. Try it.

 

[Virgil]

I meant to add that I boosted the bass and treble, all the way up, and had the switched set to two band. Great finger style and slap tones.

 

[gearstudios]

I love the look of this LEJ 6!!!!

ME WANT!!!!!

 

[triplelutz]

I love the look of this LEJ 6!!!!

ME WANT!!!!!

That is ********!

 

[diglo]

I love the look of this LEJ 6!!!!

ME WANT!!!!!

And it feels crazy stupid!

 

[diglo]

LEJ player Bassman Sam will be performing tonight on the Trumpet Awards on TV One with his LEJ!

 

[LiF]

Is he backing Estelle now? If so, bass looks and sounds great.

 

[diglo]

Yep, that was him!

 

[RedLeg]

Brian,
Do you think an internally shielded low noise single coil could be on the horizon?

 

[Virgil]

I just sat the Trumpet Awards. Looks as though he is playing an lEJ 6 string bass. Looked and sounded great.

 

[diglo]

I believe Bassman Sam plays a 7 string.