I thought you were kiddin when you said this bass is illegal. As soon as I put it in the cart at Sweetwater, the cops came to my house and said,"You better not buy that bass!"
Thanks again Johnny for sharing those nasty funky rifts 🎵🤘. I hope the owner and yourself take out some extra insurance on your rump and for that funky Bass 🎸
Beautiful work, and excellent display of dialing in a tone. Different tones for different songs, and each one a winner! Sometimes a $200 bass sounds awesome, but can you then mold it to sound like 8 other basses, using only the bass' controls? My $4200 Alembic Elan can do that. But it's $4200. I think this Ultra Jazz sounds delicious. I want.
It's a beefy tone hog! I've been eyeballin one of those. I'm currently putting some quarter pounders on a PJ rebuild I'm working on. Should have it wired with it's new wiring harness today. Hope it sounds 1/4 good as that one!
Hi Johnny, thank you for the video. I have a question: What's the point on buying an expensive and a well known sound bass for only change its preamp later? I really don't get it. We all know that Seymour Duncan makes great pickups but wouldn't that be better applied if one made the upgrade on a cheaper bass?
Hey Johnny, love the videos man; Listen, I have this one Jazz Bass (Warmoth build) that I've dumped so much money into that it's ridiculous🥴, I've come to the conclusion that the neck and body woods just don't match up well together and there's nothing in the world that's gonna make this Bass ever sound good 🤷🏾♂️; Have you ever come across a Bass like that? Thanks man, keep on posting, Peace!👊🏾
22k ? 🤔… I’m sure that was a type-o , however $ 2000 + is what this joint cost New and I’ve seem them used for about $1850 depending on its condition.. The tone for the Ultra I think is an acquired taste if your ears are use to more of a modern sounding Jazz Bass, however I think this model has more of a late 60’s vibe when it’s in the passive mode and it’s tonal pallet changes more to an early 70’s vibe when you engage the 3bnd system it has.. However I’ve replaced the stock system with the Glockenlang 2nd onboard preamp and it sounds a lot more open
We all know you can make any bass sound great. The fact that, to you (as an experienced bass player), those pickups only feel « ok » on an American made bass that costs around 2200€ in Europe really questions me and my vision on how Fender is acting nowadays. I mean…. Look at those new Modern Player Plus made in Mexico. They cost around 1000€ for no reason, just because Fender did bring some « improvements »that should have existed since the beginning. They just exist so Fender can ask more money for the American ones. To me, it all comes to how sturdy the instrument feels. Alder, maple and pao ferro are not so expensive woods, so what’s making this lineup so expensive ?!? I am pretty sure you can find instruments as good as this one for half the price, no (and don’t need pickups to be replaced) ? Buying shit from Fender should be illegal… it’s all made for snobs and ignorant fans.
You absolutely right, but I love and want fender because of its look, because of all that marketing “basically all of your favourite bassists play fender, so buy fender and be like them” thing. Am I victim of marketing? Yes, absolutely. But first, they were pioneers of selling good basses , second - they put A LOT of money in ads, ambassadors, etc., to make me feel this emotions when I touch Fender bass, soooo… IMO the price is fair. Sry for rusty English, говорю на русском;)
@@antonyhope8708 I understand your point, I personally own one Mexican jazz bass from 1998 and some recent Squier for modding purposes. They have nice instruments and I was a big fan of those. I just feel like, at some price point, you really must be a fan to buy a midrange/low high end level instrument from them. I am from Brussels, but my great grandfather was from Kiev… or URSS in that time ;-)
Question are you right or left handed . Your right handed there but in church your left handed. Or is it the camera ? No big deal , just asking . I like the video’s
If you haven’t already changed to the TM/SD system I’m not sure you gain anything that much more over the stock system .. however if the TM/SD tone is what you’re after put it end there and see how it goes. 🙂
I went on to Sweetwater to check prices on this base and most were just under 2200 with a few demos at 1800. The problem was that every demo had finish cracks at the neck-to-body joint on the treble side! As beautiful as it is I'm gonna have to pass.
I had an ultra for a few days but i could not get past the B string, just not good enough....also the pickup selector did not feel right....I dont know I think Fender missed it with this model
Hi Johnny Long, thank you for Channel. I have a Fender FRS PJ bass that plays great but the pups are weak. I wonder i you have any suggestion for an upgrade. Thanks
I thought you were kiddin when you said this bass is illegal. As soon as I put it in the cart at Sweetwater, the cops came to my house and said,"You better not buy that bass!"
The stock Ultra Jazz basses sound better, IMO.
Lol
I'm with you on that bruh! Put it back to the "ORIGINAL" manufacturing. :D
I love the way you play and I love the way you talk. Amazing mate. And please keep coming also with the worship songs they are the best.
I’m not sure if the TM helped the Ultra at all
If anything it took away the “Grit “ that the Ultra has IMO. the stock FMQ 3 band sounded better
Thanks again Johnny for sharing those nasty funky rifts 🎵🤘. I hope the owner and yourself take out some extra insurance on your rump and for that funky Bass 🎸
Beautiful work, and excellent display of dialing in a tone. Different tones for different songs, and each one a winner! Sometimes a $200 bass sounds awesome, but can you then mold it to sound like 8 other basses, using only the bass' controls? My $4200 Alembic Elan can do that. But it's $4200. I think this Ultra Jazz sounds delicious. I want.
Very cool, as always. Greetings from Moscow.
Sounds Pretty Powerful 🎸
Man that Bass is nuts, yes Sir great job love it.
Awesome bass man. I'm planning on getting this soon.
That's A Tone monster
It's a beefy tone hog! I've been eyeballin one of those. I'm currently putting some quarter pounders on a PJ rebuild I'm working on. Should have it wired with it's new wiring harness today. Hope it sounds 1/4 good as that one!
If he's not happy now..... He doesn't know how to get the sound he's looking for.
Hi Johnny, thank you for the video. I have a question: What's the point on buying an expensive and a well known sound bass for only change its preamp later? I really don't get it. We all know that Seymour Duncan makes great pickups but wouldn't that be better applied if one made the upgrade on a cheaper bass?
Great question..most people change stuff for all types of reasons...lot of time they don't getvto know what they have purchased......
As always amazing, hey what pick ups 1/4 pounders os Apollos?
Hey Johnny, love the videos man; Listen, I have this one Jazz Bass (Warmoth build) that I've dumped so much money into that it's ridiculous🥴, I've come to the conclusion that the neck and body woods just don't match up well together and there's nothing in the world that's gonna make this Bass ever sound good 🤷🏾♂️; Have you ever come across a Bass like that? Thanks man, keep on posting, Peace!👊🏾
Johnny i have a 2022 Fender Ultra Jazz Bass in Texas Tea, what should i do to it to give it more booty?
The question I have. Is this best 5 string that 22k can buy?
22k ? 🤔… I’m sure that was a type-o , however $ 2000 + is what this joint cost New and I’ve seem them used for about $1850 depending on its condition.. The tone for the Ultra I think is an acquired taste if your ears are use to more of a modern sounding Jazz Bass, however I think this model has more of a late 60’s vibe when it’s in the passive mode and it’s tonal pallet changes more to an early 70’s vibe when you engage the 3bnd system it has.. However I’ve replaced the stock system with the Glockenlang 2nd onboard preamp and it sounds a lot more open
ONE NOTE!
Mann This is definitely dope I like the tone of fender but the active preamps they make sound so generic and I’m not a generic type guy.
We all know you can make any bass sound great.
The fact that, to you (as an experienced bass player), those pickups only feel « ok » on an American made bass that costs around 2200€ in Europe really questions me and my vision on how Fender is acting nowadays.
I mean…. Look at those new Modern Player Plus made in Mexico.
They cost around 1000€ for no reason, just because Fender did bring some « improvements »that should have existed since the beginning.
They just exist so Fender can ask more money for the American ones.
To me, it all comes to how sturdy the instrument feels.
Alder, maple and pao ferro are not so expensive woods, so what’s making this lineup so expensive ?!?
I am pretty sure you can find instruments as good as this one for half the price, no (and don’t need pickups to be replaced) ?
Buying shit from Fender should be illegal… it’s all made for snobs and ignorant fans.
You absolutely right, but I love and want fender because of its look, because of all that marketing “basically all of your favourite bassists play fender, so buy fender and be like them” thing. Am I victim of marketing? Yes, absolutely. But first, they were pioneers of selling good basses , second - they put A LOT of money in ads, ambassadors, etc., to make me feel this emotions when I touch Fender bass, soooo… IMO the price is fair. Sry for rusty English, говорю на русском;)
@@antonyhope8708 I understand your point, I personally own one Mexican jazz bass from 1998 and some recent Squier for modding purposes.
They have nice instruments and I was a big fan of those.
I just feel like, at some price point, you really must be a fan to buy a midrange/low high end level instrument from them.
I am from Brussels, but my great grandfather was from Kiev… or URSS in that time ;-)
Mate nobody buys instruments just for the sound…I’ll leave it at that.
@@jabez36 I bought a Precision about year ago for the way it sounds. I don't like the neck or the way it plays, but I love the way it sounds.
@@antonyhope8708 indeed it's shocking the UK European prices for Fenders now
Question are you right or left handed . Your right handed there but in church your left handed. Or is it the camera ? No big deal , just asking . I like the video’s
My deluxe 5 does the same. Sounds choked with those noiseless pickups.
Indeed mine had N3 on deluxe swapped them out for Lollars
Very sterile sounding N3🎸
Hi Johnny, how can i get a hold of you? I have a bass that needs some love in the hobo depot. Thanks!
Bootjak7@yahoo.com
Can someone write in the comments what kind of hardware he used? THANKS!
ToneMonster, Black …?, and Seymour Duncan…?
Hey JL, how much do you charge? Putting that, Tone Monster and SD pickups in a Fender elite 5 string? Thanks.
If you haven’t already changed to the TM/SD system I’m not sure you gain anything that much more over the stock system .. however if the TM/SD tone is what you’re after put it end there and see how it goes. 🙂
Where are those pickups
Where can I get semour big pickups
I bought a Tone Monster and they are just ok nothing special at all
Agreed
Yes!!!! Tell them again. Tone Monster?!!!!!! Nah,...can't do them boss. Lol!
I went on to Sweetwater to check prices on this base and most were just under 2200 with a few demos at 1800. The problem was that every demo had finish cracks at the neck-to-body joint on the treble side! As beautiful as it is I'm gonna have to pass.
What's illegal is having to take a $2200 bass and them replace stock components with $500 more gear.
America 🇺🇸 land of the free
More like $200
It’s fine stock.
not all of us are okay with just fine I need that joint to be a monster.
What is the name of the pick-up I put in
Bro!!! your skills as a bassist always amazes me.But, your heart for people is Inspiring!!!! Much Love to You and your Queen !!!
Love u brother and your playing always has been inspiring to me since the first album i heard u on...U so solid and tonal
Well said! Less is more!!
Sounds great!!!! Fender stock pickups are definitely dull.
I had an ultra for a few days but i could not get past the B string, just not good enough....also the pickup selector did not feel right....I dont know I think Fender missed it with this model
Hey Jonny what model Tonemonster did you use? Also did you use an Audere jazz plate or did you drill a switch opening? Thanks!
So how would you rate that pre amp compared to John East or Audere Preamp, I know the big difference is the price but noise and just quality?
All are different I leaning toward this for price and sound then audere
I like the audere
You do the best mods ever!! One note !!!
Hi Johnny Long, thank you for Channel.
I have a Fender FRS PJ bass that plays great but the pups are weak. I wonder i you have any suggestion for an upgrade.
Thanks
Emg
Me recomiendan cambiar mis pastillas originales de jazz bass player por unas ultra noiseless? Si hay mucha diferencia ?
Guaaauu!!! Es un espectáculo ee bajo!!!! Muy buen video! Saludos desde Argentina! También soy bajista.
That bass sounds monstrous!! Great job! I’ll Be looking into making these mods on my American deluxe V
What's the Black Block you speak of my friend ?
What's your suggestion on a preamp on the ultra bass I have nordstrand pickups 70's version it's a 4 string. It sounds to bright to me .
Yikes, it sounds down righ sinister! I tip my hat
Marcus Miller V10-Dx ends this fender game
😮🤔🤔🤔I own A V10-DX. Is this sunburst ultra worth the $2300?