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  1. Originally posted by scottoAnyone out there chasing Adams tone?Maybe i can help.The equipment i use is Ashdown ABM 900 Pre Amp,ABM 4x10" and a 1x15" cabinets.American made Fender Jazz strung with DR Sunbeams and i also use Blue Herdim picks when required.

    My amp settings are.Bass 12 oclock,Middle 2.30,Treble 12.30.Slider 1 Flat.Slider 2 +2,Slider 3 +3,Slider 4 +.5.I have the drive set at 1 oclock,input 11.30 and output 11.My gear is very similar to what adam is using also.

    From there i only ever change the pickup adjustments on my bass.For finger played songs i back off the Bridge pickup about 1/3 with the neck pickup on full and set tone at half.For pick played songs i have Bridge pickup on full and back off the neck pickup about 1/4 with tone on 1/2 way mark.

    If anyone else does anything alse please let me know so i can try it also.The big part of Adams tone comes from the Ashdowns.I wish i could add a Line 6 XT Pro like Adam uses but my funds don't allow it at the moment.

    Also if anyone has close ups of any of Adams gear please post so i can check them out.


    I'd suggest looking at pics of Adam playing. What are the settings on his bass guitars. That might help some.



    It helps to see some of the volume and tone knob options that he's using.

    Same for his amps.





    As for the POD... look at the Behringer vAmp rack modules. Good quality but cheaper than Line 6
  2. That photo where he's got the Lakland,is that from Elevation or Vertigo?
  3. Originally posted by scottoThat photo where he's got the Lakland,is that from Elevation or Vertigo?


    the close up of the Lakland is from Vertigo.

    Elevation he used Bob Glaub models (looks like Fender Precision bass) and Joe Osbourne model (similar to a Fender Jazz)

    Other than the Fenders, (Vertigo tour) Adam had (4) Darryl Jones model Laklands. Again, similar to Jazz Bass in pickup configuration but a bit more flair to the body. There were (2) natural finish, the metallic teal and the metallic gold.
  4. From the pics it looks like he uses the necj pick up full and the bridge on about half and the tone almost full. Most people uses Jazz Basses with all on full.
  5. Originally posted by thechickenFrom the pics it looks like he uses the necj pick up full and the bridge on about half and the tone almost full. Most people uses Jazz Basses with all on full.


    Adam ain't ordinary. You seen that piccy on the cover of Achtung Baby! Hahahaha
  6. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

    Adam ain't ordinary. You seen that piccy on the cover of Achtung Baby! Hahahaha


    Haha, definitely not ordinary. I imagine the trouble his tech has to llet the knobs that way...or maybe Adam just turns until it sounds good to him. He doesn't seem to be that worried about tone.
  7. Originally posted by thechicken[..]

    Haha, definitely not ordinary. I imagine the trouble his tech has to llet the knobs that way...or maybe Adam just turns until it sounds good to him. He doesn't seem to be that worried about tone.


    When you said 'knob' you meant on the bass, right? hahahahaha

    Sorry. Couldn't resist
  8. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

    When you said 'knob' you meant on the bass, right? hahahahaha

    Sorry. Couldn't resist


    Yes...what's so funny?

    EDIT: I got that now
  9. Originally posted by thechicken[..]

    Yes...what's so funny?

    EDIT: I got that now
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    off with the horns and on with the show...
  10. More on the Darryl Jones Lakland vs Joe Osborne Lakland... What is the difference?

    The Darryl Jones Signature bass looks similar to the Lakland Osborn models, but has more curve to its contouring and dramatic cutaways that add to its vintage styling. Darryl personally selected a pair of passive j-bass pickups designed by Aero Instrument. Three knobs control the tone: Bridge Volume, Neck Volume and Tone.
  11. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979More on the Darryl Jones Lakland vs Joe Osborne Lakland... What is the difference?

    The Darryl Jones Signature bass looks similar to the Lakland Osborn models, but has more curve to its contouring and dramatic cutaways that add to its vintage styling. Darryl personally selected a pair of passive j-bass pickups designed by Aero Instrument. Three knobs control the tone: Bridge Volume, Neck Volume and Tone.



    Pretty much simply jazz copies...the curves don't affect the timbre. The pick ups affect a lot, so there may be a difference there.
  12. Originally posted by thechicken[..]

    Pretty much simply jazz copies...the curves don't affect the timbre. The pick ups affect a lot, so there may be a difference there.


    I don't know that the slight difference in curves or wood wouldn't have some effect. How big of a difference, it would be worth an A/B comparison.

    The shape and density of wood can not be under-estimated in it's effect on tone.

    But yes, the Osborne and Jones Lakland's are essentially Jazz style basses but with modern touches, I suppose.
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