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  1. Smallmouth_Bass

    Passive DI for Active Basses & Active DI for Passive Basses?

    So I have read that it is best to have a passive DI for active basses and an active DI for passive basses. Wouldn't it be easier to get an active DI for everything? And, do you really have to have an active DI for passive basses? If you are running through a pedalboard that has one or more...
  2. Evan J

    Affordable Thunderbird Pickup (With Pots and Wiring)

    My Dad and I are building our first bass. I don’t want to drop a ton of money on the pickups just in case the bass doesn’t turn out. Any suggestion as to where I could get a single passive thunderbird (or similar) pickup along with wiring? Budget is $150 total for electronics
  3. S

    Bass upgrade questions

    I have a mid-90's Yamaha RBX 350 and am looking to upgrade. This bass sat around the house for around 20 years unplayed (well maybe occasionally it would get picked up and banged around on) - as our son left it here (with a broken string). I retired about a year ago and started playing it. I put...
    • SteveAG
    • Thread
    • active indonesia passive quality
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  4. M

    Ideas for switching from active to passive live.

    I'm doing a gig now where I have to constantly switch back and forth between my active jazz-bass, my passive P-bass, and my active setting on my P-bass. My volume levels are consistently changing and it's driving me and my sound engineer crazy. Any thoughts on ways to fix that? Looking for a...
    • merlynjk
    • Thread
    • active effects equalizer passive preamp
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Effects [BG]
  5. Birdsong Cortobass, short scale, mint condition
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    For sale Birdsong Cortobass, short scale, mint condition

    For sale (or trade): Birdsong Cortobass 31" scale body is mesquite top-half and poplar bottom-half, oil finish maple neck, rosewood fingerboard; there is a vein of turquoise in the top Lace pickups, passive, v/v/t Hipshot vintage bridge Hipshot tuners Includes a set of new flatwounds Includes...
    $2,000.00
    • Strings: 4
  6. S

    SOLD Birdsong Cortobass, short scale, mint condition

    For sale (or trade): Birdsong Cortobass 31" scale body is mesquite top-half and poplar bottom-half, oil finish maple neck, rosewood fingerboard; there is a vein of turquoise in the top Lace pickups, passive, v/v/t Hipshot vintage bridge Hipshot tuners Includes a set of new flatwounds Includes...
  7. 1996 G&L SB-1 (3tsb/black/maple)
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    For sale 1996 G&L SB-1 (3tsb/black/maple)

    Yes I'm already thinking I might end up regretting this decision down the line, but I'm putting my incredible 1996 G&L SB-1 on the market. Vintage style sunburst finish (likely a maple body but not 100% sure,) gloss black pickguard, single hot MFD P style pickup, passive volume + tone, maple...
    $935.00
    • Strings: 4
  8. Makoa Johnson

    SOLD 1996 G&L SB-1 (3tsb/black/maple)

    Yes I'm already thinking I might end up regretting this decision down the line, but I'm putting my incredible 1996 G&L SB-1 on the market. Vintage style sunburst finish (likely a maple body but not 100% sure,) gloss black pickguard, single hot MFD P style pickup, passive volume + tone, maple...
  9. markbmbass

    Bassmods EF4 - Active To Passive

    Hi All, I just scooped up an awesome Bassmods EF4 and love the way it plays. However, I think I’d prefer replacing the preamp and making it passive, possibly replacing the Bartolini pickups. I like vintage sounding jazz bass pick ups, 60’s style basically. if anybody has any suggestions on...
  10. EMG Geezer Butler J Pickup
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    For sale EMG Geezer Butler J Pickup

    EMG J pickup, 1 solderless cable, and an EMG solderless pot. I hacked up the other cable that came with to install it in a project without buying an EMG harness. Shipped in original box for $50 CONUS
    $50.00
  11. Kevlanco

    SOLD EMG Geezer Butler J Pickup

    EMG J pickup, 1 solderless cable, and an EMG solderless pot. I hacked up the other cable that came with to install it in a project without buying an EMG harness. Shipped in original box for $50 CONUS
  12. L

    Need help deciding on a new Bass badly

    I thankfully got the opportunity to acquire a new bass, my selection of course would be considered lame by many but then again I dont have the cash for a good piece of instrument lol regardless... I have the opportunity to chose between two basses a Fender Player series Jazz bass MIM and a...
    • LightNotes
    • Thread
    • active bass decision fender ibanez long scale strings on short scale passive
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  13. FS: Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay short scale bass
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    For sale FS: Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay short scale bass

    For sale: Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay short scale bass (2022) silver shadow finish 30" scale 38.1mm nut ash body, roasted maple neck passive humbucking neodymium pickup regular slinky bass strings controls: volume, 3-way parallel/single/series, tone, and push/pull bass boost made in...
    $2,000.00
    • Strings: 4
  14. S

    SOLD FS: Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay short scale bass

    For sale: Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay short scale bass (2022) silver shadow finish 30" scale 38.1mm nut ash body, roasted maple neck passive humbucking neodymium pickup regular slinky bass strings controls: volume, 3-way parallel/single/series, tone, and push/pull bass boost made in...
  15. WANTED: Ernie Ball Music Man Caprice Natural

    Wanted WANTED: Ernie Ball Music Man Caprice Natural

    Hello bassist friends, I'm looking for this passive JB style bass but with a Music Man twist. If you have this somewhere at home and would like to part with it, please let me know :) I live in Paris, France, and I'm willing to negotiate a reasonable price that matches the quality and...
  16. Frumius

    Piezo very low signal. Suggestions please

    I have just installed this passive piezo on my acoustic bass guitar: Oyster S/S The signal is very very weak. What would you recommend?
  17. Sandberg California II VS 5 Super Light 5.9lbs - free shipping
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    For sale Sandberg California II VS 5 Super Light 5.9lbs - free shipping

    Up For Sale: Sandberg California II VS 5 Super Light -Sunburst 5.9lbs * Pau Ferro fretboard * Tobacco Burst / Matte Finish * Paulownia Body * 34" Scale / 19MM Spacing (Can Be Set 18.5-20MM) * European Maple Neck and Fingerboard * Black Dot Inlays * Sandberg Single Coil P Pickup * Passive w/...
    $1,500.00
    • Strings: 5
  18. Island Thumper

    SOLD Sandberg California II VS 5 Super Light 5.9lbs - free shipping

    Up For Sale: Sandberg California II VS 5 Super Light -Sunburst 5.9lbs * Pau Ferro fretboard * Tobacco Burst / Matte Finish * Paulownia Body * 34" Scale / 19MM Spacing (Can Be Set 18.5-20MM) * European Maple Neck and Fingerboard * Black Dot Inlays * Sandberg Single Coil P Pickup * Passive w/...
  19. FENDER SELECT JAZZ BASS PASSIVE 2012
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    For sale FENDER SELECT JAZZ BASS PASSIVE 2012

    Here is a bass that rarely comes along... It is a Fender Select Jazz bass which is Passive, which in my opinion maintains the true jazz bass sound/tone and feel. I also have an active Select jazz and a Precision. This bass has not really been played and it is essentially brand new except for a...
    $1.00
    • Strings: 4
  20. V

    SOLD FENDER SELECT JAZZ BASS PASSIVE 2012

    Here is a bass that rarely comes along... It is a Fender Select Jazz bass which is Passive, which in my opinion maintains the true jazz bass sound/tone and feel. I also have an active Select jazz and a Precision. This bass has not really been played and it is essentially brand new except for a...
  21. Nordy 34” Ash/Maple PJ5 9LBS
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    For sale Nordy 34” Ash/Maple PJ5 9LBS

    For sale is a Nordy that started life as a VP5 with a NP5 in the P position and later had a Big Split added in the bridge by Mo who worked at the Nordstrand shop at the time so it’s basically a mod done by Nordstrand. Weight is 9LBS and is comfy on a strap. Scale is a comfortable 34”. Controls...
    $2,400.00
    • Strings: 5
  22. Bernie Connors

    SOLD Nordy 34” Ash/Maple PJ5 9LBS

    For sale is a Nordy that started life as a VP5 with a NP5 in the P position and later had a Big Split added in the bridge by Mo who worked at the Nordstrand shop at the time so it’s basically a mod done by Nordstrand. Weight is 9LBS and is comfy on a strap. Scale is a comfortable 34”. Controls...
  23. Wedderboom

    GZR pups noob question

    Hello all. Total noob question here but hey, you’ve gotta start somewhere. I have an active squier jag bass and want to change the Pj stock pups. Will the GZR passive pups go into my active bass? Okay thanks.
  24. Bartolini M44CBC-B Neck Pickup (EMG 40 Size)
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    For sale Bartolini M44CBC-B Neck Pickup (EMG 40 Size)

    Never installed Bartolini M44CBC neck pickup. This pickup is the same size as EMG 40 pickups, 4” x 1.5”. It is a dual coil with 4 leads, so it can be wired series, parallel, and single coil. The sensing width is 2.36”/60mm, so it is meant for a four string but can be used in a very narrow spaced...
    $100.00
  25. hrbassji

    SOLD Bartolini M44CBC-B Neck Pickup (EMG 40 Size)

    Never installed Bartolini M44CBC neck pickup. This pickup is the same size as EMG 40 pickups, 4” x 1.5”. It is a dual coil with 4 leads, so it can be wired series, parallel, and single coil. The sensing width is 2.36”/60mm, so it is meant for a four string but can be used in a very narrow spaced...
  26. EMG 35HZ Set (Soldered)
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    For sale EMG 35HZ Set (Soldered)

    These EMG 35HZ pickups are from a mid-90s Dean European Custom Bass. These will need to be soldered in. They are in very good condition, especially given their age. Black pickup screws, springs, and some foam will be included. Great sounding pickups! Price: $95 shipped
    $95.00
  27. hrbassji

    SOLD EMG 35HZ Set (Soldered)

    These EMG 35HZ pickups are from a mid-90s Dean European Custom Bass. These will need to be soldered in. They are in very good condition, especially given their age. Black pickup screws, springs, and some foam will be included. Great sounding pickups! Price: $95 shipped
  28. EMG BTS preamp/EQ
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    For sale EMG BTS preamp/EQ

    Edit: Well that went quickly! Only (1) EMG BTS preamp/EQ left for sale. EMG BTC - *SOLD* EMG BTS active preamp/EQ/wiring harness designed for use with EMG pickups. Volume control, Blend control, and separate active Bass and Treble controls. Requires 4 holes, not including output jack...
    $18.00 to $50.00
  29. Bob_Ross

    SOLD EMG BTS preamp/EQ

    Edit: Well that went quickly! Only (1) EMG BTS preamp/EQ left for sale. EMG BTC - *SOLD* EMG BTS active preamp/EQ/wiring harness designed for use with EMG pickups. Volume control, Blend control, and separate active Bass and Treble controls. Requires 4 holes, not including output jack...
  30. Bartolini 8S Precision Pickup
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    For sale Bartolini 8S Precision Pickup

    Briefly installed and very lightly played Bartolini 8S precision bass pickup. Good condition. Buyer is responsible for shipping cost. $100 for P pickup only. Get a deal by buying simultaneously with my Bartolini J bridge pickup for sale! P/J set for $150.
    $100.00
  31. Dapper Dan

    For Sale Bartolini 8S Precision Pickup

    Briefly installed and very lightly played Bartolini 8S precision bass pickup. Good condition. Buyer is responsible for shipping cost. $100 for P pickup only. Get a deal by buying simultaneously with my Bartolini J bridge pickup for sale! P/J set for $150.
  32. Yamaha Bb 404f

    Yamaha Bb 404f

    • bigmatteo
    • Review item
    • 4 string bass bb 404f fretless jazz bass passive yamaha
    • Reviews: 1
    • Category: Bass Guitars
  33. G&L JB-2 made in USA
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    For sale G&L JB-2 made in USA

    USA G&L JB-2 from 2002/2003 according to the official GandL website. Swamp Ash body, Ebony finger board and maple Neck. Extremely stable neck. Pick ups are Fender CS 60's jazz bass. A few normal gigging dings, but nothing that hinders playability. Only reason for the trade is that the string...
    $3.14
    • Strings: 4
  34. ugly_bassplayer

    No longer available G&L JB-2 made in USA

    USA G&L JB-2 from 2002/2003 according to the official GandL website. Swamp Ash body, Ebony finger board and maple Neck. Extremely stable neck. Pick ups are Fender CS 60's jazz bass. A few normal gigging dings, but nothing that hinders playability. Only reason for the trade is that the string...
  35. Camarillo

    NBD: my first Squier, go figure!

    Attracted by the color and the wonderful matching headstock, and also by the price (€260), I order this Squier Contemporary Jazz passive. I couldn't find a lot of reviews of this bass, everybody talks about the active ones. But the few videos and reviews I found were all talking of a nice...
    • Camarillo
    • Thread
    • contemporary jazz laurel metallic passive red squier
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  36. Dunable R2 USA Custom Shop
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    For trade Dunable R2 USA Custom Shop

    Hello TB, For consideration is this beauty! Dunable R2 Custom Bass USA Custom Shop Build Swamp Ash Body Roasted Maple Neck 35in Roasted Maple Fretboard Dunable P and J pickups, passive tone control Hipshot tuners Hard Shell Case $2,000 Includes USA shipping. From the manufacturer...
    • Strings: 4
  37. Spooge

    TRADED Dunable R2 USA Custom Shop

    Hello TB, For consideration is this beauty! Dunable R2 Custom Bass USA Custom Shop Build Swamp Ash Body Roasted Maple Neck 35in Roasted Maple Fretboard Dunable P and J pickups, passive tone control Hipshot tuners Hard Shell Case $2,000 Includes USA shipping. From the manufacturer...
  38. Peavey PV12m monitors
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    For sale Peavey PV12m monitors

    Pair of PV 12M floor monitors. Great condition. These are passive speakers. They require an amplifier. I'm not shipping them. Will drive as far south as Ventura, as far north as king city.
    $300.00
  39. JeezyMcNuggles

    SOLD Peavey PV12m monitors

    Pair of PV 12M floor monitors. Great condition. These are passive speakers. They require an amplifier. I'm not shipping them. Will drive as far south as Ventura, as far north as king city.
  40. Tommy TGrip

    Preamp makes signal hot?

    I expect this question will demonstrate how limited my knowledge is. When using a passive bass, does adding a preamp in the signal chain (bass/preamp/input to combo amp) make the signal hotter i.e., more like an active bass than a passive one? If there's a pad switch for active basses, in the...
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