mnolansoc Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 This is related to another post I had up, but slightly new, so I thought I'd repost. I want to put new pickups in my Mexican Jazz (so I don't have to buy a new bass). I really like the sound that Chris Wolstenholme of Muse gets with his Pedulla. It's nice and clean. Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of pickups I might possibly be able to get. Don't worry about measurements, I'll check those out later. Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Pedulla basses usually have Bartolini pickups in them. Bartolinis have a slightly different sound than other brands of jazz pickups. Check 'em out. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassopotamus Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Jermemy, is there anything you dont know?? Just wondering. James Fitzgerald Platinum Member, Human Race "I dont buy toys. I buy tools." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 The only things that I don't know are the things that I've forgotten. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnolansoc Posted May 18, 2004 Author Share Posted May 18, 2004 Thank you very much jeremy. It is very much appreciated. Also, I checked out your webpage. it's great. Looks like you are my new idol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 I think he plays a Rapture or a Thunderbolt. Free your mind and your ass will follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 I've always liked the sound of Barts. I'm debating putting them in my Yamaha BB605. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 How do you make a $300 instrument sound like a $3,000 instrument? If it were easy, there wouldn't be any $3,000 instruments. That said, you might be able to cop the sound with some changes in electronics and technique. However, I doubt it will feel like the Pedulla. Feel is important; it really does influence your playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 I think most (if not all) Pedulla fretless fingerboards are coated. This makes quite a difference in the sound of the instrument. I don't know if the player whose sound you wish to emulate has a coated 'board or not, but chances are it is coated. As already mentioned, there are the Bart pickups. Then there's also a Bart active preamp. Lastly, if you like his recorded sound, remember that there's a whole lot going on during the recording that processes the tone. IF you like his live sound, also learn about what he uses for amplification. Just a reminder that as far as the tools go, there's more involved than just the bass. Then there are technique issues... Peace. --s-dub spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnolansoc Posted May 19, 2004 Author Share Posted May 19, 2004 Very well said. I definitely agree. I am not expecting my $300 bass to sound like his $3000, but if $100-$150 can get me one step closer, I'll be happy. Thanks for your advice, it is very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba upright Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Barts are great, but "Barts alone do not a Pedulla make."--Yoda If you want your Mexi jazz sound like a Pedulla, start with Barts, then replace the tuners, bridge, electronics, neck and body with Pedulla parts. That'll get you close. "Study, study, study...or BONK BONK bad kids!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcat Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Originally posted by bubbaupright: Barts are great, but "Barts alone do not a Pedulla make."--Yoda If you want your Mexi jazz sound like a Pedulla, start with Barts, then replace the tuners, bridge, electronics, neck and body with Pedulla parts. That'll get you close.Funny you say that. I work with Mr. Pedulla's brother and mentioned this thread to him. He said pretty much exactly what you said bubbaupright. Mudcat's music on Soundclick "Work hard. Rock hard. Eat hard. Sleep hard. Grow big. Wear glasses if you need 'em."-The Webb Wilder Credo- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Jew Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 BTW, Muse is VERY cool. \m/ Erik "To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." --Sun Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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