@@careynordstrand1805 I think if you're just noodling it's okay. I actually think it's kind of neat how you do it. Since you play that lick in every demo, we get to hear how different it sounds across all your different pickups.
@@drphalanges1520True that. I'm not too hard on myself for playing the same licks. It's just what we do. But I do continually try to push outside my comfort zone. It's an interesting exercise at the least.
@@NordstrandAudio, would it be possible to have a J-Blade Bridge pickup made as a split coil to pair with a Power Blade pickup for a humbucking PJ set?
I'm really hearing the difference in the pickups here. The WWs have that mid rangey sound, slight round off in the highs. Finger style seems "zingy", like I hear more of the harmonics, and less of the string contacting the fret compared to the CCs. They bring a sort of breathing, shimmering top end character. Cello-like, almost vocal in ways, especially with both pickups on. Slap style commands a lot of authority and clarity even on a rosewood board! Seem "flattering" to finger style playing. The CCs dail in the top end, less emphasis on the harmonics, slight midrange cut, and a great deal more of the string-fret contact. Definitive slap tones. Finger style produces "chewy" highs and less shimmering overtones, more of the fundamental. I feel like this style loses some of the old school j bass "magic" that the WWs have, but that's likely just my preference talking. What is lost in "magic" is more than made up for in articulation. Excellent for highly dense and dynamic playing, and generally clear/clean/modern bass tones. Excellent micing and cool playing too. Thanks for the audio upgrade!
One fact to be considered is that the first JB (the one with the WWs) has an alder body, while the second (the one with the CCs) has an ash body. In order to get a more faithful idea of the pickups character it should be necessary to hear each pair on each bass, in my opinion.
that's a fair point. Alder and Swamp ash do have different sounds, but in a body, ime the difference isn't as drastic as that between a maple and a rosewood fretboard, for example. For my mileage, I feel like i can listen "through" the wood and hear the pickups themselves. Would be a different story had the fretboard materials been totally different. Your milage and experience with tone woods likely differs from mine, tho. Thanks for the insight!
How did you find the 14" radius ? I'm clueless about stuff like this. Also I know it's down to preference ,but which did you go for for M.M V bass , warm & wooly /clean & clear , and would u recommend ? Thanks.
@@JJbouncetrio In the end I got one of the other models for my MM V, but with a 7.25 radius on the the pole pieces. Much better string balance than original pickup:
@@martinolssonbass Ahhhh Okay thanks , I've had an MM5 , just unsure what i want in there , I'd still want it to sound very much fender . If u have any particular recommendations, let me know. Thanks
Geez! They both sound great! Clean n clear on fretted; warm and wooly on fretless! ‘Nuff said!😌🎶👍🏾
Came here expecting to prefer the "Clean & Clear" wind, but I'm in love with the "Warm & Wooly"
Carey's been doing that same lick for years! I have little licks like that too that I can't stop playing.
We all have those I think. Hardest thing to do is get beyond them.
@@careynordstrand1805 I think if you're just noodling it's okay. I actually think it's kind of neat how you do it. Since you play that lick in every demo, we get to hear how different it sounds across all your different pickups.
@@drphalanges1520True that. I'm not too hard on myself for playing the same licks. It's just what we do. But I do continually try to push outside my comfort zone. It's an interesting exercise at the least.
Leo Fender would be impressed with all you've done Carey!
Thanks Bill!
I totally agree! You have take them to a new level! Kudos Carey, you are incredible 👍👍🤗🤗🎸🎸
Am I the only one hearing this recording distorting? Not sure how I am supposed to evaluate the sound which a flawed recording.
Awesome sound
Wow that’s kick ass pick ups . 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
They sound fantastic but I would wager that the tube amp is also having its say in the tone !
Raul Perales U WOULD B CORRECT SIR.
Are the J-Blades true single coils or are they split coils?
They are single coils!
@@NordstrandAudio, would it be possible to have a J-Blade Bridge pickup made as a split coil to pair with a Power Blade pickup for a humbucking PJ set?
@@markkeneson6806 sorry, this isn't coming anytime soon.
@@NordstrandAudio, ok thanks for your response, and maybe one day you will make them. I will be watching for them. Thanks.
I'm really hearing the difference in the pickups here. The WWs have that mid rangey sound, slight round off in the highs. Finger style seems "zingy", like I hear more of the harmonics, and less of the string contacting the fret compared to the CCs. They bring a sort of breathing, shimmering top end character. Cello-like, almost vocal in ways, especially with both pickups on. Slap style commands a lot of authority and clarity even on a rosewood board! Seem "flattering" to finger style playing.
The CCs dail in the top end, less emphasis on the harmonics, slight midrange cut, and a great deal more of the string-fret contact. Definitive slap tones. Finger style produces "chewy" highs and less shimmering overtones, more of the fundamental. I feel like this style loses some of the old school j bass "magic" that the WWs have, but that's likely just my preference talking. What is lost in "magic" is more than made up for in articulation. Excellent for highly dense and dynamic playing, and generally clear/clean/modern bass tones.
Excellent micing and cool playing too. Thanks for the audio upgrade!
One fact to be considered is that the first JB (the one with the WWs) has an alder body, while the second (the one with the CCs) has an ash body. In order to get a more faithful idea of the pickups character it should be necessary to hear each pair on each bass, in my opinion.
that's a fair point. Alder and Swamp ash do have different sounds, but in a body, ime the difference isn't as drastic as that between a maple and a rosewood fretboard, for example.
For my mileage, I feel like i can listen "through" the wood and hear the pickups themselves. Would be a different story had the fretboard materials been totally different. Your milage and experience with tone woods likely differs from mine, tho.
Thanks for the insight!
That white nordy J bass on the wall is beautiful!
Hi Carey. Would you say both types of J Blade are good for pick playing? Say for harder rock band sounds, like Alice in Chains or Tool?
@A Car and a Road Thank you
Would the 14" radius ones be a good choice for the Fender Marcus Miller V, to get an even string to string volume?
Yes, that's the one I'd go with.
Thanks!
How did you find the 14" radius ? I'm clueless about stuff like this. Also I know it's down to preference ,but which did you go for for M.M V bass , warm & wooly /clean & clear , and would u recommend ? Thanks.
@@JJbouncetrio In the end I got one of the other models for my MM V, but with a 7.25 radius on the the pole pieces. Much better string balance than original pickup:
@@martinolssonbass Ahhhh Okay thanks , I've had an MM5 , just unsure what i want in there , I'd still want it to sound very much fender . If u have any particular recommendations, let me know. Thanks