Basslines Question

[sak]

Hi, I'm a bassist.

I have a Lakland 44-02 with an MM/J pickup config. w/ a Coil Split, panning, three-band active EQ, and a preamp bypass. Currently, I have a pair of Barts in it.

I have a few questions:

1. Can I switch to Basslines and maintain all current features? Including the Coil Split?

2. Would I have any problems running an MM/J set of Basslines with my current Bartolini preamp?

3. Would I have to adjust the Preamp Input Gain Trimmer or the Midrange Frequency Dipswitch or make any other adjustments to the preamp? If so, would I be able to make them myself (very minimal experience with wiring)?

4. Can I buy a Basslines MM pickup without the "Tone Circuit"?

5. Be honest, would it be worth the switch? (I'm a heavy slapper, but I also play a lot of jazz.)

6. Which Basslines J-pickup would go best with the MM/J p/up config?


Thanks for any help.

 

[jeremy]

Re: Basslines Question

1- yes
2- you shouldnt, are the bart pups you have active or passive?
3- maybe? if you do have to change anything, you should be able to do it yourself
4- yes
5- probably, i love the alnico musicman pup
6- either the vintage or the quarter pound depending on your taste

 

[sak]

Re: Basslines Question

1- yes
2- you shouldnt, are the bart pups you have active or passive?
3- maybe? if you do have to change anything, you should be able to do it yourself
4- yes
5- probably, i love the alnico musicman pup
6- either the vintage or the quarter pound depending on your taste

I think the Barts are active.

I'm not sure whether the vintage or the quarter pound would be better for me. Which would be better for slap?

In case you're not a bassist: Generally, good slap tone means dramatically scooped mids, lots of gain, and just an overall very aggressive tone.

 

[jeremy]

Re: Basslines Question

if thats the tone youre after, try the qp

 

[jeremy]

Re: Basslines Question

oh and youll need to check on the bart preamp to see if its compatible with passive pups