Fender Jazz bass for metal?

[wankerness]

QP probably aren’t the best choice if you’re trying to play grandpa rock on a P bass w/ flats.

MONTHS late, but this made me laugh. I have used those forums for great info (and great deals) many times, but this is dead accurate to the ideal sound/setup for what seems like a majority of the posters

RE: Fender jazz bass, I think they're really versatile and can sound very aggressive. I can't recall any "METUHL" albums that used them off the top of my head, but some of my all-time favorite hard rock bass tone has been on them - namely, RATM's albums.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

MONTHS late, but this made me laugh. I have used those forums for great info (and great deals) many times, but this is dead accurate to the ideal sound/setup for what seems like a majority of the posters

RE: Fender jazz bass, I think they're really versatile and can sound very aggressive. I can't recall any "METUHL" albums that used them off the top of my head, but some of my all-time favorite hard rock bass tone has been on them - namely, RATM's albums.

While its not a Jazz Bass per se, DD Verni of Overkill used a J-J-loaded BC Rich for a shit-ton of their stuff IIRC. And dude has THE metal bass tone.

Also speaking of that; I just got a Schecter Diamond J-5 Plus. Basically a 5-string '70s Jazz Bass with a 35'' scale length and a 2-band EQ. Just put on a set of Dunlop Super Bright Nickel 45 - 125s and it's probably the most aggressive bass I've ever owned. Also loaded with a set of Quarter Pounders.

 

[Adieu]

Why QP's and not APB-2's?

 

[Konfyouzd]

I'm running a J bass...

I don't know about string gauges and personal preferences, but mine seems to do the metalz just fine for my liking.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Why QP's and not APB-2's?

Only tried the QPs. If it aint broke don't fix it IMO.

For me it's either QPs or EMGs.

 

[Adieu]

If it aint broke don't fix it IMO.

Interesting position for a forum focused on sevenstring electric guitars, discussing aftermarket pickups no less...

Just sayin

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Interesting position for a forum focused on sevenstring electric guitars, discussing aftermarket pickups no less...

Just sayin

...What?

I'm just saying I never really tried anything else besides the QPs and EMGs because they fit my needs perfectly and I never saw any need to try anything else.

 

[Konfyouzd]

Interesting position for a forum focused on sevenstring electric guitars, discussing aftermarket pickups no less...

Just sayin

What does that mean?