Poll: Jazz bass pickup location

[4snaar]

For me definitely 60s position. I really like 60s style jazz basses.

 

[hintz]

I'd vote for 60's bridge pickup placement, only because of comfort as I prefer to anchor my thumb there

 

[OOD]

What was this thread originally about?

Martian jazz bass pickup configuration.

 

[UK Philip]

Most parties to that debate on the academic level have determined that it's a meaningless controversy. Either 'regardless' or 'irregardless' are considered correct - and equally acceptable when used in American-English. I think the UK still favors (favours?) the exclusive use of 'regardless.'

For the record, I prefer and use 'regardless,' but that's just me.

Either way, I could care less.

That is to say, that I couldn't, in your parlance.

 

[Baird6869]

Irregardless is not a word.

That's a mute point.

 

[Aqualung60]

I find these posts very educating, someone asks a question and instead of an answer, they receive grammar lesson's.

 

[Gorn]

That's a mute point.

The singer in my cover band says "but the point is probably mute" when we do "Jessie's Girl". It makes me want to throw my bass at him every time.

 

[Gorn]

I find these posts very educating, someone asks a question and instead of an answer, they receive grammar lesson's.

Grammar lesson's what?

 

[Baird6869]

The singer in my cover band says "but the point is probably mute" when we do "Jessie's Girl". It makes me want to throw my bass at him every time.

A guy at work goes bananas when anyone says mute point or irregardless, so I use them all the time.

Doing a complete 360 but meaning 180 is another one that drives me bonkers.

 

[40Hz]

Back OT, I prefer the 60s vintage. To my ears (or possibly just in my imagination) the 60s pickup position sounds better.

 

[UK Philip]

A guy at work goes bananas when anyone says mute point or irregardless, so I use them all the time.

Doing a complete 360 but meaning 180 is another one that drives me bonkers.

Or when people write THEN when they mean THAN.

Gibson are much better then gibson.

...when?

 

[OOD]

The singer in my cover band says "but the point is probably mute" when we do "Jessie's Girl". It makes me want to throw my bass at him every time.

I know a guy who uses death in the place of deaf. Makes me want to go death every time I hear it.

 

[DigitalMan]

Most parties to that debate on the academic level have determined that it's a meaningless controversy. Either 'regardless' or 'irregardless' are considered correct - and equally acceptable when used in American-English. I think the UK still favors (favours?) the exclusive use of 'regardless.'

For the record, I prefer and use 'regardless,' but that's just me.

The is or isn't it a word part of the debate is pointless. If enough people say or write something then it becomes a word. There are a number of wonderful 20th century neologisms that we could spend countless hours discussing.

However, you can't co-opt the voice of academia without substantiation. Your assertion that "either is fine" doesn't stand up to the countless credible references on the subject including all the major dictionaries, Wikipedia, etc. Across the board the term is relegated to the "nonstandard" category which basically means it's out there, but shouldn't be considered a proper word.

Being a word isn't validation of being a proper word. This particular word etymologically is illogical even though people know what the intent of using it is. If one wants to draw negative attention to their grammar then by all means have at it. For many it is fingernails upon the chalkboard of language, and rightly so.

But it is a word technically. Technically you can also "ax" someone a question as that is also recognized as word that a form of ask based on common usage. You just aren't going to come across as the smartest kid in the room when you do.

 

[OOD]

The is or isn't it a word part of the debate is pointless. If enough people say or write something then it becomes a word. There are a number of wonderful 20th century neologisms that we could spend countless hours discussing.

However, you can't co-opt the voice of academia without substantiation. Your assertion that "either is fine" doesn't stand up to the countless credible references on the subject including all the major dictionaries, Wikipedia, etc. Across the board the term is relegated to the "nonstandard" category which basically means it's out there, but shouldn't be considered a proper word.

Being a word isn't validation of being a proper word. This particular word etymologically is illogical even though people know what the intent of using it is. If one wants to draw negative attention to their grammar then by all means have at it. For many it is fingernails upon the chalkboard of language, and rightly so.

But it is a word technically. Technically you can also "ax" someone a question as that is also recognized as word that a form of ask based on common usage. You just aren't going to come across as the smartest kid in the room when you do.

Could you stay on topic? We are trying to learn about pickups here.

 

[Rocky]

I'd like to apologize on behalf of all the colonists for what we've done to your language. It's a word but doesn't mean what the user thinks it means. Like "I don't know nothing" actually means "I know something."


Also, I don't care about jazz pickup positioning.

I'll never understand the spelling/grammar nazi mentality..

 

[mysteryclock]

What was this thread originally about?

Trying to remember myself....hmmm?

To add information / fuel to the context of the poll question: I'm accumulating parts for a J-bass build. So far these include (among other things) a Hipshot type-A bridge and a Status Graphite neck, and the body will be alder. So this isn't likely to be a configuration that will suffer from any lack of punch or brightness I suspect. Historically I've leaned more towards 70s position (being a Geddy fan) but I'm wondering perhaps if the 60s position one might provide a bit more balance to the sound?

So I'm conducting this highly scientific poll to see what people seem to prefer (in general) and to also observe any reasons they post for their preference. Both configurations have advantages, so it is just a matter of me figuring out what's the best one for my particular situation.

 

[Weberman]

I'll never understand the spelling/grammer nazi mentality..

If I ignorantly played the incorrect notes in a song over, and over, I would be happy if someone corrected me. What I'll never understand is the aversion to learning.

As for the topic, I've not really developed a preference one way, or the other.

 

[DigitalMan]

Could you stay on topic? We are trying to learn about pickups here.

No, we are having a conversation here. One that has diverged from the original topic considerably. You have enjoyed your opportunity to participate in that divergence quite thoroughly. It's not your job to contain the conversation or keep other people on topic, especially in such a hypocritical fashion.

I will enjoy posting as I please irregardless of what you say.

 

[Rocky]

If I ignorantly played the incorrect notes in a song over, and over, I would be happy if someone corrected me. What I'll never understand is the aversion to learning.

This a bass player format, and not an english class. However, I'm not opposed to learning as long as it is not presented in a condesending manner which it all too often is on the internet. I find it humorous that these types of individuals have no problem asserting their self appointed righteousness here online, but wouldn't dare make these comments in person. They not only would be looked at as the D-bags they are, but may wind up eating a knuckle sandwich.

 

[mysteryclock]

I'll just leave this here for consideration....I know this is the Internet Tubes and all, but let's try and stay on subject:

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