I got one of these for my Japanese 62-style Jazz bass, it preserves the original pickup sound very well but gives more tone shaping which I need. Really nice product, highly recommend
@ccfunk1Ай бұрын
Randy Hope Taylor is in my top 5 on bass.
@rafaelcervantes6233Ай бұрын
BRING IT BACK!!!!!!!
@gpasc5 ай бұрын
Please anyone can tell what are the main differences between RETRO and UNI ? (in terms of sound) thanks!
@k.l.honeycuttsr.53166 ай бұрын
I don't buy into the FAN IDOL worldly stuff, but Randy your works with INCOGNITO ARE UNDER-RATED !! IT'S BEEN A JOY LISTENING TO YOU ,AND INCOGNITO over the Years !!
@Permangoso7 ай бұрын
If I want to sound only passive, can I do it without connecting the battery?
@WilDBeestMF5 ай бұрын
You can definitely switch over to passive mode if the battery dies.
@radiantmind87299 ай бұрын
Thank you for confirming that passive jazz basses sound freaking amazing.
@bapt_andthebasses9 ай бұрын
Great demo, great bassist.
@JohnSummerford10 ай бұрын
Thanks very much, boys
@user-JinsBond Жыл бұрын
Greetings from South Korea. I watched this video with a great impression cause I'm deeply interested modifying my Sire V5 bass. I wonder if it's possible to install John East J-Retro Deluxe in my V5. I don't have the original John East knobs/control plate....All I can get is the preamp circuit(We don't have a John East dealer in Korea, so I had to find a second-handed one from a shop). The shop owner said he has a 5-hole jazz bass control plate and can send it together with the preamp. I'm sorry that I only gave you the explanation in written words. Should I have to pay extra money to make a jack pot route? Or Is the circuit enough to cram everything in the hollow inside the control plate? Thank you for all of your useful videos and preamps.
@preciseaudioblog Жыл бұрын
Hello. I installed the J Retro. Sounds amazing, but I’m have a lot of noise. I fallowed the installation. On the grounds, I put 2 cables on one hole and 1 in the other. Any suggestions? Thank you
@andre257 Жыл бұрын
Yo man, that’s a funky sound. I have the same bass, Fender Marcus Miller 5 string. My bass doesn’t have that particular tone. Besides your thumb was the secret. PEACE!
@lfader Жыл бұрын
Saw this guy w Jeff Beck blew me away!!! This dude's fierce !! 💥
@charlestonchewy Жыл бұрын
I would like know who did the bass to Jacob’s Ladder from Incognito’s “100 and Rising”
@toddcozens6221 Жыл бұрын
That was Julian Crampton. I believe he also played on the songs 100 and Rising and After the Fall as well as a few of the other tracks on that album. Also love Randy Hope Taylor
@troybranch Жыл бұрын
Damn SKIPPY Boi.....you sound Great brother , I'm about to order that pre amp !!!!!!
@kevmac1230 Жыл бұрын
Would have loved hearing it.
@roadworn612 жыл бұрын
Hi,can be installed on basses with passive pickups?
@israelcedenojr85512 жыл бұрын
I love your preamps .. I have two Fender equipped.. I need a Uni Preamp for my custom KSD .. Thank John
@LaurenceMollerup2 жыл бұрын
I have this same bass in black. I need this preamp! :)
@AcousticMusicPage2 жыл бұрын
You won't be dissapointed Laurence ! This preamp makes the bass come alive ! I think it makes me play better too ;)
@LaurenceMollerup2 жыл бұрын
@@AcousticMusicPage you sound great man!
@johnjegs4353 Жыл бұрын
@@AcousticMusicPage Can I ask what you have your preamp EQ settings on roughly for the slap , Mid frequency/Mid, Bright/treble etc .....
@AcousticMusicPage Жыл бұрын
@@johnjegs4353 Hey John! for this video everything is in the middle (flat)
@bassimprovjams37722 жыл бұрын
What preamp is he messing with? The MMSR? I’ve been waiting one of them real bad!
@JohnEeRetro2 жыл бұрын
We tried an MMSR but due to the instrument having been designed for increased mid range, the normal MM bass end wasn't enough for him, so Randy settled on an early UNI-PRE voiced similar to our MMSR, it has greater boost levels, with more flexibility.
@bassimprovjams37722 жыл бұрын
@@JohnEeRetro oh ok thanks John! Is that preamp in production? Also found your preamps through lowend lobster “ Will” you make great stuff!
So I'm kinda confused I thought you had to have active pickup to have a preamp so am I wrong cause I've got a 5 string fender jazz bass with bartolini pickups in it so will this preamp pare with this ?
@prestachuck28674 ай бұрын
Bartolinis should work just fine. They are passive pickups.
@dar3qz2 жыл бұрын
Dave's insight is invaluable!
@jwillbassist2 жыл бұрын
this sounds sweet
@horaced93572 жыл бұрын
Q
@keefos662 жыл бұрын
Does this mean my Moon Randy Hope Taylor model is obsolete?
@veroosara58152 жыл бұрын
Please how can I order for this to be shipped to Nigeria and how much does it cost?? And secondly can this be done on all passive jazz bass with this setup?Thank you sir
@lionelramsal4102 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison . Very clear 👍
@zambotv81502 жыл бұрын
Does he use East preamps?
@TheAlbiCollier3 жыл бұрын
is THIS A SIGNATURE PRE? wHERE cOULD ONE PURCHASE THE SAME PRE?
@JohnEeRetro3 жыл бұрын
This is our UNI-PRE, actually its predecessor which we used for testing and an initial run. See here for the final product: www.east-uk.com/product-category/universal-cavity-mount/?v=79cba1185463
@CarlosPCastaneda3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Mark Ruffalo playing the bass
@MixingGBP3 жыл бұрын
You know the preamp is good when the owner of the company has an oscilloscope permanently attached to his desk.
@michaelb.421123 жыл бұрын
This sounds great !
@vibincovers97733 жыл бұрын
I love your channel surely I will purchase one for my bass 🐵👌
@RubyDoobieScoo3 жыл бұрын
Is this Greg Davies taxi driver?
@samcockrell3 жыл бұрын
Can you do one for music man 4 string sterling sub/stingray
@leedodson31363 жыл бұрын
Mr. East, you’re pre amps are by far the best that I have used. And I have been through a lot of different brands. You get what you pay for. Not to mention your customer service is top notch! All the best! 👍✌️
@blamelouis3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see the Fender Marcus Miller bass onboard being replaced ..the thought of soldering fills me with dread but I’d love to replace mine.
@davidbarker25663 жыл бұрын
Had a John East preamp fitted best results ever very high quality conponants get what you pay for
@rafaelcervantes62333 жыл бұрын
When are the p-retros coming back??????????
@robwillox70333 жыл бұрын
Hi John I just bought a G+L JB and hoping everything fits. I have your kit in a Marcus Miller which truly transformed that instrument into my main bass. Hopeful I as happy with a lower budget bass so I can have a back up to Marcus. Should this pre amp and the one I have now sound similar all else being equal. PS I work with Terry Murphy from your Oxford days. Best Rob
@KRHUL13 жыл бұрын
Best by far, shame he thinks the World is right handed.
@FnDrBLUES3 жыл бұрын
One other question, I have a Schecter Rob DeLeo Model-T with PJ configuration. I would luv to put one of your modded control plates in it. I didn't see one that would fit on your website.
@FnDrBLUES3 жыл бұрын
Hello John, thank you so much for your informative mod videos relating to your gear. I am putting this particular JE solderless control plate in my '68 Jazz( I bought new in '69). Keep them coming.
@Bubinga53 жыл бұрын
The lil old British bass electronics genius takes on the the American giants.. and wins.. Yay..!!!!
@hodaridaniels87864 жыл бұрын
Randy Hope Taylor sound is underrated, I first heard of him from Incognito in the 90s he was always a favorite bass player of mine just one of most underrated players.
@preciseaudioblog4 жыл бұрын
I have a Squier Classic Vibe 70s 2019 and I could do the installation just like John explains it here. The preamp is fantastic!! I recorded the process here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n6-Khpp7md_cYIE.html