PJ vs. MXY's tonal differences

[mica]

I think the main thing for this bass is the Classic taper. It's not for everyone, although I think people can adapt more than they know to narrow spacing. Tight string spacing on a five string is SO much less fatiguing to play.

Using a heavier gauge on the G string will help, but eventually the tension disparity get you. But there's no escaping the physics. The smaller mass just doesn't compare to the tone of the other strings. Every single pro player I know avoids the G string if they can reach the note on another string. Look at Tony Levin - he didn't evven let the G string on his bass!

[FC Bass]

And on the topic (how did I not reply to this one yet..?)

To me they all sound like Alembic, I'm pretty sure satisfaction would have been equal if I had gone for AXY/MXY instead of JPJ on my Elan. :-)

There are some clips on our Youtube channel with the JPJ Elan and AXY Spoilers (also with Isolated bass tracks): https://www.youtube.com/user/DamagedJusticeNLD/videos

[mica]

The P pickups are definitely the loudest pickup we make.

[jazzyvee]

They do have a huge sound. Out of pure curiousity, would it be possible to make a series bass with P-Style pickups?