Audere preamp talkbass Three-tone burst with shell PG. I do not want to cut into the bass at all and would like to get a preamp The only pre-amps that I know that absolutely *won't* work with active pickups are the Audere Z-mode models. Jul 18, 2007 #4 TalkBass. Get expanded features Yes, Audere preamp is a very good option among the several brands out there. The high end is noisy and the eq is too extreme for my tastes. This way, when the switch is in the up position, it connects the blend pot straight to the master volume, via the jumper. It is my second favorite preamp. I snipped the necessary wires close to the existing pots, and labeled both ends in case I I've got a Lakland 55-01 and I want to change the preamp. etc. Tossing an Audere preamp in there can help with that, but it won't be as turnkey as the EMGs. Get expanded features - including unlimited does anyone know if the audere jazz bass preamps are compatible with other knobs? im not digging to look of the chrome knobs on my jazz bass. Originally this bass had an Audere preamp crammed under the pickguard, but I rebuilt it as a passive and replaced that old pick guard with this one. Audere audio make the quietest onboard preamp I've ever heard. It doesn’t come on a plate as it’s made to work as a two-pickup preamp with any passive pickups (meaning not active like some Terrific preamp. Tell me how that works out for you. Preamp: Audere Pro JZ3 w/ Z-Mode Switch Bass: Squier Vintage Modified 70's J-Bass Pickups: Dimarzio Model-J's (wired in series humbucker on each) Founded in 1998, TalkBass. It is the preamp on Control Plate complete. Installation: The A Comprehensive and Unbiased Comparison of the J-Retro and Audere Drop-in replacement Jazz Bass Preamps: I. Maybe I will check the wiring. ohskigod. With this bass, I actually turn off the sansamp's controls, set the FOH board flat, and make only small Finally got a chance to try something I've always wanteda 4 band Audere Z-Mode preamp! I've had my Warwick Streamer for almost 2 years now, and I've wanted to try different electronics ever since I got it. I've had a LOT of jazz preamps. Even though I shielded the preamp cavity and both pickup cavities with Copper tape, I still get a very prominent buzz. it’s actually quite complex, and you can even change So, I just pulled the trigger on the "Audere Jazz Preamp - 4 Band" to install on my 2011 Fender MIA Jazz Special. It too, has the SCN pups. I'm going to have to use the existing jack as it's a barrel type unlike what Audere supplies. Wire orange to plus, green (common) to neg, and the white (shield) to cavity ground. I'm really considering dropping in an Audere JZ3 Pro preamp that I already have just laying around; I'm thinking it'll give me more useful tonal options; I just don't understand the wiring on the pickups, I believe there's 4 leads on each pickup but I'm not sure which is hot, ground etc. Features: A. Jun 9, 2003 422 15 4,551 Israel. The aftermarket pickups in each instrument are SGD wide-aperture Neo soapbar humbuckers - same dimensions as Carvin's stock soapbars, or the Bartolini BC5. I think it is due to the preamp being isolated from the ground plane of the pickups or something like that, maybe somebody else who can explain this will chime in I grounded the poles with copper tape and connected the tape to the cavity ground lug. I like the tone centers and bandwidth much better than the Aguilar or Bart It's a solderless drop in preamp with control plate for a jazz bass that's supposed to fit the battery in the cavity with it so you don't have to modify the body to fit it. Last edited: Dec 4, I have a Jazz Bass with an Audere preamp but I'm not "thrilled" with the stock Fender pickups; I like the sound of the EMG JVX pups a lot, but I'm not sure if I can use these pups with the Audere preamp; Or can I? (they have those "solderless" connectors); How would that work? Can I do it myself? And probably the best bang for the buck out there when it comes to an onboard preamp. There’s several ground wires in the cavity. Hi does anyone know if the Audre preamp plate fits the Carvin SB5000 without requiring any drilling? Log in Register Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership! How happy I am to mainly play P basses nowadays to put an (Audere) preamp in it, but most every review/video for Audere preamps are for Jazz Basses. The Sadowsky preamp is more old school than the Audere, but it definitely adds some big flat baked-in flava. Bass and Treble controls are just So, I just pulled the trigger on the "Audere Jazz Preamp - 4 Band" to install on my 2011 Fender MIA Jazz Special. Audere Jz 2 band, 2 band deluxe, 3 band, 3 band deluxe, John east J-retro 01, Sadowsky VTC i think that covers it. Feb 23, 2018 14,725 20,918 6,041 Founded in 1998, TalkBass. Reactions: MaxSpinrun. I might add that Audere back, if I can get them to send me some stacked knobs to take up less space. It is the 4-band with sidejack that has the passive treble rolloff control. Search titles and first posts only. KJung. Mar 15, 2001 6,913 874 4,911 43 santa maria,california Visit site. VERY aggressive, gnarly pickups but sometimes too dark for some players. This is a powerful preamp! With my Sadowsky I usually boosted the treble and bass by about the same amount, maybe 1/3 of the way up. FourStringFunk. Currently using the 2 band with Nordstrand big splits. As onboard preamps go this thing is the nicest I've tried, but I've become a retro grouch who likes the passive mixing of two volume controls and a passive tone control, so I know I won't use it. ) Founded in 1998, TalkBass. The Delano's were a very hot pickup by themselves and I think the Audere made them way too intense - it was fingernails on a chalkboard. I have an audere Pro JZ3 - 4 Band preamp had it in a bass for 2 months decided to sell the bass and decided to put the original preamp back in. Glad your’s fit the bill for you! It should last a long time . The body is very thin. Search classifieds. I would really recommend the Audere. It is a very natural bass presence that works well for me. On the Audere I set everything pretty much flat (maybe just a touch of bass boost) and the output was similar. However, Audere's "classic 4-band" pre-amp can work with active pickups, provided you use coupling capacitors to remove any DC bias. I need to trace what they are. I don't dislike Bartolini but I've always had a love/hate relationship with them. Hi: I have a Lakland 55-02 which playability I love but hate the dark sound of the Bartolini pickups and preamp (no offence to Bartolini lovers, it s just my opinion). The controls have a center detent, and with them centered the response is flat. David King for instance. The active pickup blend is That being said, I really like having an active preamp on my basses and most of them do - two Stingrays, an L-2500, and a parts Jazz bass with a 4-band Audere preamp and Z-mode switch. R. Most or all Audere preamps can be ordered with some sort of customization in configuration. I don't have strong feelings about the vol-vol vs. Nov 12, 2004 30,943 44,348 6,846 58 NE ND. Gold Supporting Member. Awesome bass. You really can't go wrong with either preamp. Audere 3 band noise canceling pre-amp, Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder PUPs. With Audere it’s either active or nothing If you must put a preamp into a V5 (rather than getting a V7) I would look into the Audere Jazz Plate - drop in preamp with no need for soldering and routing for battery box or side jack. The Audere Preamp i read from this forum that it is more traditional sounding, so i might switch preamp just to give it a try. For sale Audere JZ3-VB-3B (Vol, Mid/Bal, Tre/Bass) Jazz Bass Preamp Posted Founded in 1998, TalkBass. com has always been the largest and most comprehensive community and I put an Audere Pro Z 4 band preamp in my 2017 Fender American Professional and love it. 2K). Just seems like the output is low. The Audere Classic has really opened this The 2 Audere preamps I have used weren’t terribly hot with Nord Vintage Jazz pups. I rarely make large adjustments with my on board preamp, but I do like having the ability to make reasonable tweaks as needed if they provide a better tone for a given song. I just received my Third Audere preamp because I think they sound absolutely amazing with two other Basses that I have; so I figured, I have this one (Jazz) Bass with a Musicman pickup in the bridge that sounds pretty damned good stock without a preamp, great tone, plenty of growl, but just lacks in the Umph/punch area; so I figured, a preamp should The Audere preamp supplies a voltage to the pickup common through the neg connection, so you'll need to wire that correctly before the preamp will work properly. I'm assuming you are getting the Audere preamp with the Z-mode switch? I've had both, and personally, I wouldn't bother replacing the Bongo preamp for an Audere. One shop wanted three weeks and 2-300 bucks, and the other was only open It's getting a set of Ultra Jazz's that will be matched up with a 4-band Audere preamp. Click to expand It sounds awesome. Nov 2, 2022 #13 I have a Bassmods pre and its ok but the 'usuable sound' window is quite narrow or a faff to find on the fly. I just want to try something different in a bass I'm building while in quarantine. I went with the Nordstrand NJ4SE pickups and the Audere Pro JZ3 - 4 Band that comes with the complete drop-in control plate. I am very intrigued by the dual and quad coil Delanos, and will likely be using an Audere 3 or 4 band preamp owing to its clarity as well as all the configuration and programming options to boot. I installed my new Audere Classic preamp the other day. Happy hunting, sounds like you're on the right track My oldest one is an all-Koa wood 4 string into which I installed a wonderful Audere preamp after the original preamp burned out. Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership! Upgrade Account. Then it would be a 99. The John East preamps have the eq curve built in which, to my ears, make things sound pretty smooth. Personally I would go with an Audere preamp. John Audere Engineering Pro JZ3 VB 4B Pro JZ3 VB 4B Chrome Has anyone tried Emg J pups with an Audere preamp? line6man. This you can take to the bank! Two other FANTASTIC transparent 3-band preamps that will not color your tone and have very reasonable boost and cut are the Delano Sonar preamp and the Glockenklang 3-band preamp. Get expanded features - including unlimited classifieds posts - with a Supporting Membership! On the Audere preamp it goes into this little hood, so I assume I shouldn't solder it to the output jack. com has always been the largest and most comprehensive community and classifieds for bass players of It certainly is an interesting preamp. The Low-Z mode reminds me of a Turner Electroline bass I used to own with Turner's piezo pickups -- it goes very deep (Turner once used the phrase "talking to the whales"). I am I have 2 five string jazz Elite's. Next Last ••• More options Who Replied? narud. Get expanded features - including unlimited classifieds posts - with a Supporting Membership! Audere preamps are high quality but for me sounded a bit Sterile. (to me anyway). it sounds amazing w/ barts. Of course, all pre amps, imv, need to be honed and you get used to them but I favour musical over extreme 'tone' I recently upgraded my pickups and added a preamp to my Fender MIM Jazz (2016). I'd put one in my 03 Deluxe but my bass sounds pretty great with the EQ flat so I don't need something on the bass for big EQ changes. Oct 13, 2016 35 86 4,571. The first Audere equipped bass I played was a G&L L 2000 and the MFD's rocked through the pre. What I do like is that this preamp puts out some nice and powerful lows. The pickups just exploded with frequency I just installed an Audere 4 band preamp in my F Bass and the difference is nothing short of astounding. Forums. Sohere you go TBworld. The Audere preamp lets the rich mid tones from the Nordstrands shine through. New posts Forum list Search forums. Pretty much everything else should work. Thoughts on the Audere Preamp? Thread starter Kwesi; Start date Jul 16, 2013; Founded in 1998, TalkBass. I had to enlarge the jack hole in the bass body so I could My only question is whether the preamp will fit into the control cavity, since these Stealth basses use a front-routed cavity covered by a pickguard. (*Though the passive tone control in the Audere preamp technically is not true passive in the active context, since the preamp is always inline, Audere claims sonic equivalency to straight-through passive when their preamps' EQ controls are set flat. You may want to just look into a good two band preamp like the Sadowsky, Aguilar, etc. Before, the neck pickup just sounded kind of blah and indistinct. Wilson has eluded to, most noise in preamps can be attributed to external factors (ie shielding, single coil pickups). Been having some problems with the electronics on board. The first being the one in my 90's Jazz 5 deluxe. I really wanted to like the Audere, but I just couldn't get into it. JeezyMcNuggles. (I love Audere preamps, I have 3 of them in Jazz Basses). rottenramone. I suspect it's close enough that the difference is negligible. I want to go with an Audere preamp because of the DC coupling and active blending, but I'm not sure how much I would use the Z-mode switch. Mystic Michael Hip No Ties. I'm debating about replacing the current preamp with an Audere Classic 4-Band, which apparently can be used with active pickups if you wire in a capacitor between pickup hots and the preamp. It rides a nice fine line of transparency and just a bit of character. . The cavity is shielded with shielding paint, and the cover is shielded with foil. Ampeq B1-RE head w/Ampeg HLF 410 cab I have a new (about 3 mnths) to me Squier 5 sting Jazz bass. The only extra thing you are gaining is the Z-mode switch and, in my opinion, it's nothing you can't already do from your amp. i have heard really good things about the nord- audere combo. Audere Preamp. Classifieds. Get expanded features - including unlimited classifieds posts - with a Supporting Membership! The Trickfish IPA preamp is my latest favorite preamp. but i just want to hear some thoughts from real players here at TB with real experience about the 2 preamps. so please if you have I swapped the neck and bridge leads at the preamp and that neck pickup makes noise going into the bridge circuit. i inquired at audere for guidance, and was told "no worries" (there's a protocol/best-practices for the settings), and 'voila', a great playing/sounding ax using the audere preamp + EMG actives: So, I have an Audere JZ3 preamp lying around. Almost like the passive output, but they sounded great. Founded in 1998, TalkBass. now i'm planning on having a custom bass made for me. My sound tech at church is always asking me to increase volume as he receives low signal, while another bassist has active pickups and the sound tech asks him to decrease the volume. I really like the EMG 2 band and Bartolini 3 band preamps. I am absolutely stumped. it's actually quite easy to design a preamp with an extremely low noise floor. JZ3-VB-3B_Volume, Mid/Balance stack, Treble/Bass stack, Output Jack. The Audere preamp is not going to boost the eq in any extreme way. Basically, no output, or it's very crackly. The preamp below has volume, balance, and 4 bands of EQ control with 3 sets of stacked knobs. Nonetheless, it sounds very, very good. If it didn't seem that you were dissatisfied with a darker, mid-heavier tone, I'd suggest DiMarzio Model P/J wired in series. 022 I’ve never tried the trick fish preamp, but the audere is very clean but yet imparts a slight edge in the sound I say edge as I had an EMG and a Bart and Peavey preamp in my old Peavey bass When I switched from the EMG to the audere. The two band turned out to be perfect for my needs. Hi, I got this bass from a longtime friend and it was dirty, preamp hacked up somewhat and back cover missing. The Audere on the V7 has been wired to use the 18V power supply of the stock circuit, while the V5 uses 1 9V battery under the control panel. mikezimmerman. com has always been the largest and most comprehensive community and classifieds for bass players of all Hi everyone, I am considering buying and installing an Audere preamp for my Jazz bass. I'll be writing up a full review in a month or so after I've given myself I've had a couple issues to solve with my pickups, but the preamp itself is a no brainer to install. I'm pretty sure based on that the preamp is fine, so suspect I have a pickup or a wiring problem. Audere tone is not too punchy. Last edited: Dec 16, 2014. or Founded in 1998, TalkBass. About half way through @fettbass shared his thread of his experience installing an Audere 2-band preamp in his Aerodyne Jazz. com has always been the largest and most comprehensive community and classifieds for bass players of Quick question. As others have said, the tone controls are not as dramatic as other preamps I have tried. On the product pages - there are configuration selections to quickly guide you to the I'm quite sure the East is a fine preamp but at the price point, that's a lot of coin to put into a bass whereas the Audere is half the price and is quite a value! I will say this though, I do hope Audere takes notice and starts making one without the Z-mode switching and add a active/passive switch. I have a Highway One Jazz Bass and am wanting to install a preamp into it and replace the control plate completely so I can go back with the stock if I ever want to. I just got the Nordstrand 3 band preamp and I've had a couple of Audere pre's. com has always been the largest and most comprehensive community and classifieds for I voted the Audere but I'd have done that for the Audere 3 band as well - I have two of those and think the world of them. My thoughts with the Ken Smith preamp was not to seek Audere audio make the quietest onboard preamp I've ever heard. Sound like Ultra's be what I was hoping they'd be. Skelf. flewis. All depends on what you are looking to get out of your setup. A new install, I put the bass together. Having the two mid frequency controls in addition to a bass and treble control allows you a wide variety of tones. Very neutral sound with eq flat, dead quiet and accurately reproduces essential tone of my SD Antiquities. I was assured by Audere that the preamp doesn't change the actual tone, just amplifies, and gives you the ability to shape it more to your liking. Any suggestions for replacement pups? I play mostly gospel, funk, R&B jazz and rock. Talkbass Top 10 all time lowest talent/gear ratio! Gold Supporting Member. Audere 4-Band EQ: Volume; Balance; High Mid; Low Mid; Treble/Bass stacked $141 After shipping and handling it The plan is to put the preamp in the PBass, wired so that I can switch it from passive to active at the flick of a switch. Could the issue be at the other end of the wire? Founded in 1998, TalkBass. Wiki. May 8, 2013 #2 May 8, 2013 Founded in 1998, TalkBass. So it doesn’t have a passive operation option. Mar 28, 2014 #1 Mar 28, 2014 #1 so a while back david was kind enough send me one of his new I do love the same Audere with Seymour Duncan SJB3 Quarter Pounders on my other J. Audere isn’t taking my calls. Unfortunately, they don't have active/passive bypass on a push/pull switch so you'd have to drill another hole in the bass. CElton I'm a new note finder Jan 17, 2007 3,239 1,070 4,966 Cincinnati/Dayton, Ohio. The only active Jazz pickups I can think of are EMG's but if you go with active pickups you need to make sure that the preamp is compatible with active pickups. Get expanded features - including unlimited classifieds posts - I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on an audere preamp for my Natural Ash FSR Mexi Jazz bass. I have a Geddy Lee J that has Audere noise cancelling preamp-single coils without the hum. Go. I get a huge but articulate sound by turning the Z switch to the treble boost setting and turning the bass knob about half way up. I'm having the same issue here with a set of Area J's and an Audere pre that I just installed. The setup: I've got a mahogany bodied Ibanez p/j with Dimarzio Model P/J pickups and an Audere preamp. I am ordering Fat Stacks for my Ibanez . I recently dropped in the Sad pre and I I'm putting an Audere Classic in it. It was the simple version of the preamp without the options for changing out the capacitors for different tones. Reactions: imdkoz. Heck, with the control holes that bass has I would go with the Classic 3-band with mid switch. The Z-modes switch and the preamp overall adds very very subtle gain. Audere preamp for jazz vs. Ash body, maple neck. My buddy bought this bass used from Guitar Center at a kinda decent price. I will say though that for that Marcus Miller sound you may possibly not want to go with the Audere. I've used it with serveral P bass pickups and J bass pickups. Passive Tone Control J-Retro: Yes (deluxe model only) TalkBass. As Mr. Leave them flat and they sound like your instrument, and you have the benefit of a simple eq. F. Nov 4, 2006 4,822 3,411 4,571 Iowa. So I would like to know if anyone on TalkBass with Schecter Stiletto Stealth ever upgraded to an Audere preamp? If so, does it fit? And if not Audere i've read lots of separate threads about these 2 great preamps. Both are very transparent. I installed an Audere Preamp JZ3 into a 70's Jazz bass with Aero Pups. (Sweet!) New bass with new Lakland pickups. Get expanded Another vote for the Audere preamp - fabulous system!!! And dead simple to install! Reactions: Plucky The Bassist and HowieD72. I wanted to ask here, hopefully someone is familiar with how the passive tone control works on Audere preamps. The blade pickups with other preamps sounded kind of thin and boxed in. Fat tone. FWIW, here's my first impressions review. On the existing preamp, there's the The Audere 3ZB went into my XZ-25 fretless. Thread starter narud; Start date Mar 28, 2014; 1; 2; 3; Next. That preamp and a set of Lindy Fralin single-coil Jazz pickups have sent me over the moon. Inactive. The Audere gets bonus points for The Audere is a very clean sounding preamp, with a lot of range on the controls. Apr 15, 2005 2,653 1,189 4,571 Founded in 1998, TalkBass. The Audere will probably work good for you, if you want something a little less complicated and you have 5 controls on you bass, the Glockenklang sounds pretty good and you can get one from The Perfect Bass for around $145. Also the three way switch that loads the pickups differently is a great instant tone changer. Typically (if not always; I can't recall) that includes the option of a Quick question. I rarely ever use the Z-mode switch. Get expanded features - including unlimited classifieds posts - with a Supporting Membership! . The QPs were okay passively, but the Audere made them really shine. That being said if you don't want to go that route the Audere is a great preamp and it can get very deep clear bottom end. As someone who back then owned several stock and custom Tobias basses, and who now owns various basses I modified with Audere preamps, that's my feeling. I'm thinking about an Audere 4-band, Ken Smith preamp, or just sticking with the Bartolini. View attachment 7102969 Nordstrand preamps will ABSOLUTELY sound fantastic when paired with Nordstrand pickups. Anyway, in looking over the install instructions, several times it mentions "cavity ground" and then where to attach it to the jack. geri, i can't say my experience clarifies anything, but i can confirm this: i thought i'd pair an audere active 4-band ( Jazz 4B Black) with an active EMG PJ set that i had. The Audere is used in a number of high end exotic's. I swapped out the stock preamps in both with Audere preamps. So much so that I did not use on last gig and used my P-bass instead. i was wondering if it’s possible to wire two input jacks to a Bartoloni AG2PB/918 buffer, then feed those into the neck/bridge pickup connections on the JZ3. The four band and the two band with Z mode. Reactions: Funkinthetrunk, madjazzbass and Boom762. Pro JZ3 VB 4B Chrome. Dec 11, 2003 339 107 4,551. Search titles only By: Installed the Audere JZ3 Pro pre in my Crafted in Indonesia Squier VM J 5 string with stock pickups. com has always been the largest and most comprehensive community and classifieds for bass players of all genres. In one case, I did the opposite of my recommendation to you: in a 1994 Sukop, I replaced the original Bartolini 2-band preamp with an Audere Classic 4B. Get expanded features - including unlimited classifieds posts - I recently upgraded my Fender Aerodyne jazz with an Audere 4-band preamp. MobileHolmes I used to be BassoP. It just requires about $5-$10 more worth of decent components. Audere full on preamp. In fact, during a rehearsal tonite, a string hit a pole piece and blew out the preamp on a very cool 70's Acoustic head. However, the Audere preamp gives me enough EQ to where I can really bring out the best in them. The bass: Lakland Skyline Joe Osborne 5 string. I had upgraded the pickups to the USA Bartolinis and hated the sound so I sent them back. I have an Audere 4-band Jazz Plate preamp installed in my Squier VM Jaguar P/J bass. Dec 17, 2014 #13 Dec 17, 2014 #13 I have a 2008 Fender ADJV. BBG sells pre-wired passive harnesses. It already has Bartolini Hum canceling pickups and a high mass Fender bridge. Before I bother David at Audere. I've decided that I'm finished trying to buy other basses and expecting them to play as well as this one does - instead I'm thinking about rigging up a quick-change setup to use different p/j pickups in The Audere Standard Jazz preamp can be had in 2, 3, or 4-band. I received a pre-wired 4 band Audere preamp for review. It came with all hardware needed to install. I’d like to replace it. Pages Latest activity. When the switch is in the down position, it connects the blend pot to the preamp in, and the preamp out to the master volume. The company was great to deal with, and I highly recommend this mod for this bass. However, if you did a side jack, you can get a passive tone control option. Those pickups are fine and some people really like them. Not sure the model name. I Just wondering which Audere preamp is most useful. I was about ready to bite the bullet and drop the hammer on a brand new Audere and leave the stock pickups because I couldn't afford both The preamp was a breeze to install and all I can say is WOW, the bass sounds like someone took a blanket off of the speaker cabinet. Here's an Audere JZ3-VB-3B Jazz Bass preamp (Volume, Z-Mode switch, Mid/Balance stack, Treble/Bass stack, LED Battery Meter, & Output Jack) that I bought to try out. Mar 3, 2006 1,663 1,447 Founded in 1998, TalkBass. Audere makes preamps in many different configurations and their support is superb. The only thing I wish for with the Audere is a sweepable mid option. Hello NewB here. The Aeros have exposed poles also. If you have an Audere JZ3 or 3ZB preamp - how often do you use the Z-mode switch? If you use it all the time, why? If you almost never use it, why it's actually quite easy to design a preamp with an extremely low noise floor. The demo NJ5 he has with the DC and Audere (4 bands, BTW) sounds Log in Register. Apr 1, 2004 9,820 1,959 4,871 New York, NY. (Controls are Volume Neck / Volume Bridge Hello all, I have an Audere preamp with Zmode in my custom bass. Get expanded features - including unlimited classifieds troubleshooting an audere pro z preamp. Seems brighter as well, found myself turning the passive tone control down for certain songs. Still haven't purchased one, but my next bass will likely have an Audere preamp. Installing the system will guarantee you a big difference in the sound of your Bass compared to what it sounded like before the Audere preamp is installed. Anyone know of a good replacement that won’t kill me? I also need it to work with my LED battery indicator that lights up when I plug in. Active/Passive switch: J-Retro: Yes Audere: No B. Reactions: FourStringFunk. yet again. My personal guess, Green is pickup common. Get expanded features - including unlimited classifieds posts - with a Supporting Membership! I have installed the Audere JZ3 preamp, which is set up as volume mid/balance and treble/bass (the default option). The stock preamp controls on the Cort A5 are as follows: 1 master volume knob 1 pickup blend knob 1 bass boost/cut knob 1 mid boost/cut knob 1 treble boost/cut I have had two Audere preamps. This can be good or bad depending on what you want to achieve. I am going with classic 4 band but that 3zb is pretty tempting. I just put a 4 band eq Audere classic preamp into a gold Squire contemporary jazz bass, based in part on this email chain. com has always been the largest and most comprehensive community Wanting to add Pre amp on my Lakland Jazz , looking at these 2 preamps - they run around the same price, which one seems to be the one and why? John East J-RETRO 01 https://www. My desired result is to have either two humbuckers or two single coilsnothing fancy really. Wired with volume, blend, high mid/treble, low mid/bass. And sometimes those can be notoriously tight. Truthfully, I would’ve preferred to have had it done professionally. I have an audere noise cancelling pre paired with Seymour Duncan quarter pounders 3. Installed the audere with 4 band eq, new DR Fat Beams, and a new bridge. thats what im gonna put in my dj4 w/ audere Being fiddly during a performance messes with me. I had the same pop with my Aeros and Audere preamp. That is the bass that convinced me that I wasn't the 'anti-on board pre' guy after all Start with the preamp. Currently I have the Custom Shop 60's pick-ups in it, and I was just wondering if anyone has a similar set up with the Audere pre. The preamp is dead quiet and the 4 EQ pots are Low (180), Low Mid (250), High Mid (750), and Treble (3. The Audere preamp is very transparent. It outputs about the same level of signal as it is presented with on Also, anecdotally: Of my four Audere preamps, three are installed. The 4 string has an Audere preamp, and the 5 has a Lusithand Jazz Plate. Removal of the existing hardware was pretty easy. The JZ preamp has a specific function that sort of changes the tone of the pickups High/Mid/Low Z. the vol-blend config, so for this specific purpose, let's call that aspect the same thing either way Check out Audere preamps. May 5, 2008 148 23 There is a range of Audere preamp models, even within the J format. For me, I have always been partial to the Roscoe/Demeter preamps because of the mid-scoop they have. It replaced the original passive two volumes/passive tone/active bass boost stock control array. The one with a passive tone control. The pickups just exploded with frequency range and clarity. The Alumitones and the Audere worked really well together. Now all I'm after is some suggestions for preamps. com has always been the largest and most comprehensive community and classifieds for Delano Sonar 2, which is a 2 band (bass,treble) 4 knob, 2 pickup preamp and Audere 2 band, 4 knob 2 pickup preamp. I figured I could make something of it, so I gave it a once-over to make sure everything was solid and in good physical working the Audere preamps, Aguilar OBP, and Nordstrand’s are popular. Jun 20, 2008 17,043 4,688 4,846 Close to Los Angeles, CA. i'm choosing between the Audere and Aguilar this time. I keep The Sadowsky preamp is more old school than the Audere, but it definitely adds some big flat baked-in flava. Audere has a few For what it's worth, I'm considering getting an Audere preamp, and I'm looking at the 3-band with blend control. The Audere has more tonal variation, sounds a bit more open and is slightly noisier (but we're not talking hiss city). The four band sounds great, musical and I love what the Z mode does. The only thing you need to be aware of is Audere uses what’s sometimes called an active mixer design, which means everything it does takes place inside the preamp. A few issues are present and I would like the collective thoughts and direction aside from the obvious (which is removing shrink tubing and checking my solder connections. Of the three, two are Classics. Fender preamp for active jazz deluxe? Thread starter troyus; Start date Aug 14, Founded in 1998, TalkBass. I REALLY like this bass - best playing experience I've ever had. I have just spent about 90 minutes or so with my Skyline JO5 after installing the Audere Jazz preamp. Really nice, but the 60 cycle hum it terrible when pickups are soloed. "Garbage In Garbage Out" still applies regardless of how good the preamp is. In the J format, if your instrument's routing and pickups permit, that range includes the hum cancelling model. Pro JZ3 VB 4B Chrome This is the one you would want if you have a side mounted Jack Pro JZ6D VB 4B Chrome You can choose Black knobs or Gold knobs if that is your preference Pro JZ6D VB 4B Black . I am about to order a new preamp for my six-string bass (setup in F#). I'm DI'd to the FOH though a sansamp BDDI. New ads New comments Latest content Latest feedback Latest questions. I've heard most people have put in an audere preamp in theirs, and it's a warmer, more natural and transparent sound than the bart one. Apr 29, 2001 7,709 3,100 5,204 Omaha, Nebraska. Thread starter nickkbh; Founded in 1998, TalkBass. I don’t know if I possess his skill, so his experience reaffirms how I feel. Jun 15, 2000 18,144 35,871 6,236 Southern NJ (Philly area) Aug 29, 2011 #3 Remember that Audere Preamps cannot work with active pickups (because they use DC coupling - pickup to the preamp). Lower contact green wire should go to the green wire on the preamp module. Flexible Tone Shaping options at your finger tips to make it easier They're very different in terms of operation and sound. All models include I recommend an Audere 4 band preamp. I attached the ground to the preamp and bridge We offer lots of different configurations - we commonly make preamps in 300+ Configurations but purchasing the right trade-off for your bass is easy. May 18, 2012 TalkBass. Possibly the best sounding and feeling bass I have ever owned (Maybe) Warning: don't turn the gain on the preamp too I'm quite sure the East is a fine preamp but at the price point, that's a lot of coin to put into a bass whereas the Audere is half the price and is quite a value! I will say this though, I do hope Audere takes notice and starts making one without the Z-mode switching and add a active/passive switch. I already installed an Audere Classic preamp and Lace Stealth soapbars in my Dean 6 and that combo sounded SO much better than the more expensive Barts also running into an Audere Classic preamp in the Ibanez that it was ridiculous. It's the very basic model, with master volume, blend, and Z-mode switch - no tone controls. The bass' condition is excellent. Apr 9, 2005 44,556 TalkBass. com has always been the largest and most comprehensive community and classifieds for bass im very pleased w/ the model j's, i have only used the audere w/ barts and in my lakland w/ lakland pickups. Supporting Member. I recently replaced the Elite Jazz preamp in a friend’s bass with an Audere preamp. 9 instead of a 95 out of 100. Asaf. Mainly looking for bigger sound and volume. The preamp was very nicely packaged, as any and all of you who've bought preamps from David can attest. This is the 4th audere preamp I have owned and I really like them. If you install the Audere preamp you will definitely hear a very pronounced difference in your Basses tonal output overall. 1 of 3 Go to page. I used a J I put an Audere Pro Z 4 band preamp in my 2017 Fender American Professional and love it. Luckily, though, it came with the original hard case. I tried this preamp in a MIM Jazz Bass V, but found that I am just a passive guy. Just wondering if anyone here Our Preamp Systems are known for: The best String Touch Response, giving you the bass response you always wanted to make your playing more fun and productive. Maybe this is normal don't know - Last 2 gigs have started out great sound wise. Sep 25, 2021 #11 Founded in 1998, TalkBass. The Audere preamp is active, and is great, but the Dimarzio's are passive pickups. i have the J-retro in my Sadowsky and i really love it. It's in a USA jazz bass and I highly recommend it for a gigging player, I have it with master vol over a pickup blend, hi and low mid and bass and treble, makes sense to me, and is quick to dial in more mid or switch between pickups with one knob, noiseless in every venue I I have owned the following preamps. I just can t get rid of that low midrange thing that dampens my sound. Dave Meadows was VERY quick to answer some questions I had about the preamp during the installation--including at times of the day/night I wouldn't normally expect a response at all! The audere is the 2 band with a passive control and I changed the cap to a 0. SteveC . Media. This really adds mojo to the bass and enhances its natural vintage sound I am also including the stock passive wiring in case you prefer that tonality. TL;DR: The results have been well worth the modest effort and reasonable cost. The Audere by the way is not designed to produce gain. The regular Audere preamp has an active/passive switch as an option, along with number of EQ bands, control arrangement, etc. I only need a small amount of that range. My basic question isdoes the passive tone control, when turned fully up, add brightness to the tone? I know that sounds kinda like a I got a couple of Audere Classic 4-band preamps in my two Carvin Icon 5s (one fretted, one fretless). While the control scheme seemed slightly counterintuitive at The preamp was a breeze to install and all I can say is WOW, the bass sounds like someone took a blanket off of the speaker cabinet. Personally I find the east J-retro preamp to be quite I have a Jazz bass with 70's Aguliar pickups and an Audere preamp and I get a very Marcus like tone out of it. The LB70 Sounds terrific, but I play 5s these days. With the Audere you get true passive tone, stereo blend, prewired pots, flexibile configurations and relatively low prices. The The Pro-Z is a small, fully wired highly configurable module preamp. However, I am contemplating changing preamps. Very transparent, good range of tones. com has always been the largest and most comprehensive community and classifieds for bass players of The answer is Fender Super 55s with the Audere preampno soldering with those Audere preampsso easy to install even a 10-year-old can do it. Here's the last preamp before the finale, the Audere Pro Z JZ6D! Reactions: SMak and Nuage420. The eq is very useable. Specs are Audere preamp: Audere Audio Legacy Site SD Quarter Pound jazz at the neck neck and SD MM SMD-5D at the bridge The audere preamps make a jazz sound like a jazz. Shouldn’t have less output than a passive bass. I’m not a fan of the Z Low End Lobster over on YouTube did a jazz bass preamp shootout so you might wanna check his vid to get an idea about what they’ll do to a tone pretty sure audere and sadowsky are in it. May 18, 2022 #4 May 18, 2022 #4 The Sadowsky preamp is pretty awesome. Wow! What a dramatic difference! The job was easy, and the tone is clear and defined, with a nice thick low end I can bring up as needed. The Audere preamp is a little more transparent in passive mode but both sound hifi in active mode. If I take the plate off and have nothing scrunched together or anything it sounds great, but when I put the plate back in and start screwing it back in place, and everything resettles, then it goes dead again. The four band preamp is too much knob twiddling for me. The mode control does make a big difference. J Series Jack on Plate there is also the John East for a bit more $$, but everyone who has used it, swears by it. The combination of an Audere with TV Jones blade pickups has been a very good combination. Sep 23, 2006 #8 Sep 23, 2006 #8 Hi David, im looking for a preamp that will boost the I recently purchased a SX Ursa 2 5 string jazz bass. I have them configured to pretty close prices. Hi, I am looking to connect two humbuckers to my new Audere preamp with a single on/on mini-toggle to split the coils on both pickups simultaneously. His pictures show the preamp fitting very snugly in the cavity with no extra room. sikqh qpbcro ddrv jsrk hlqzcd ieaisy bvunti yvflb fmxrr feajl