An LED indicator on battery life, just like current hand tool manufacturers use on their batteries would be a big plus if these manufacturers were able to swing it. Evidently, Audere had the foresight to do this. Little things like this can set them apart from the rest. Love this series, Lobster!
I have the Audere 4-band on a Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special (which also has Aguilar DCB PJ pickups added) and I have to say that it’s the best thing ever.
About to do the same thing to the same bass! I’ve had it for a decade, the audere will wake up my Fender 62 Custom shop p bass pick up and dimarzio ultra jazz big time. The pots and boost circuit have always been wonky.
I have MANY, MANY Audere pre-amps (more than 10) in my bass collection. I recommend the 3 and 4 band version (my favorite with low mid and high mid boost and cut) for a few dollars more. I also have a bass with the PRO-Z and do not find that any better (save the money) and the switchable impedance does not really give me usable tones..I keep it in the center/neutral position on the pro-z.
Michael Gerry, I recently had a ProZ6 (6-position knob) installed in a Fender Elite. You're right. Not easy to dial in anything usable with that switchable impedance feature (yes, I've tried this in an actual band setting). I'm going to try the one you mentioned, the 4-band w/tone version.
Great preamps! I have been using them for years! The first time in a TBC (The Bass Company, remember them!) bass. Currently both my Bacchus basses have Audere preamps and they sound awesome!
I have the ProZ in a Mexi Jazz, and I love the thing. at detents, it nails the passive tone of the bass and lets the pickups color the tone, but you have so much flexibility with the eq settings and the 3 way switch. I really want one of these Jazz Series preamps though. I love having a tone control on an active preamp.
@@davedupuis2069 I do. I have a tone control on a Nordstrand 2 band Preamp that works in both active and passive modes. I don't know if I'll be able to put it in words very well, but I'll try. Rolling the tone off in active mode has quite a different effect than just rolling of on the treble control. When soloing the bridge pickup I can be in active mode and roll the tone off and it gets more of the Jaco type of sound. Or roll the tone off of the neck pickup for more of a Motown type of sound. It's still different from the passive sound, more compressed, but different from the EQ roll offs on the active preamp.
Lovely EQ choice here it sounds firm at all settlings and the trebke isn't distortion. Maybe the v3 is magic and they will all sound good The tone control doesn't seem to go super low, which is a shanes
2 things to add based on how my 4 band works. There are a couple trim pots on the 4 band to change the gain in relation to the 2 pickups. I believe it's to balance the volume between the pickups but you could also just overall boost the gain. Again on the 4 band it's +/- 10 db. And the battery indicator light changes in brightness and duration based on charge left. I think it may also blink when low so you have ample warning to change the battery. You also absolutely use an external battery box with it. Paired with a set of Wilde/Bill Lawrence no hum jazz pickups.... well really not sure there's a better combo out there without spending significantly more money. Great work Lobster... still waiting for the best beginner 5 string shoot out.
Thanks Sparks! So I already shot and edited the finale.. but it seems sparse... so YES I will have clips of all 5 in the finale. That'll be on Saturday :)
i play alot of big venues i love this pre amp one of my main basses is a 78 fender jazz and i use an ampeg svt and 810 bottom i run this pre amp with stock fender 78 pick ups the sound is huge punchy and it really brings out all aspects of my sound you cant beat this pre amp
I put an Audere in my jazz that cost $99 and I can't believe how much it improved it in conjunction with my Hot Lips lipstick pups.It is now a Jazz Monster.
But I do like this one a lot. I installed their Pro Z series into a friends jazz bass with Aguilar pickups a couple of years ago and it was a pretty awesome combination. They make a great preamp
Thanks Dave! The Pro Z is sweet. I don't like it with single coils, but I put the ProZ J6ZD in a custom fretless Jazz with Aguilar and Nordstrand mismatched hum cancelling pickups and it's dead quiet and sounds stellar!
Another great one Lobster! I was very excited to hear this one because I haven't heard or seen any recent videos about it. Definitely a great alternative to the Sadowsky. The only bummer is that it craps out totally if the battery dies, unlike the Sadowsky. Looking forward to tomorrow's video and the finale!
The Audere Pro Z series (4 band) is only about $25 more than than the Jazz series. I think it's worth the small amount extra money to have all the features of the ProZ. I didn't mess with any of the "programmable"(?) features, but set up stock there are so many sound variations with no muss or fuss. The only drawback that I can note is that I do not have a battery route, and the plate needs to be removed to replace the battery, which can be a bit tricky. But the ProZ has a blue "battery condition" light which will warn you when you need to change batteries. I jus do it preemptively when I can, not when I have to.
I like Audere but man I really wish they can add a active and passive switch. All the manufacturers adds it but yet they can’t execute it. But I do appreciate the transparency tone and price point.
There's a specific reason he doesn't do that. Has to do with where the preamp actually is in the signal chain. So pre-amps that have active/passive switches apparently have the op am at the end of all the tone shaping. I'm probably badly mangling the explanation but when he explains it makes a lot of sense.
I like the look & sound of this pre-amp, it is a 2 band eq, 9v Do you know what frequencys the tone controls are set ?... I ask as i think this may be what I'm looking for, as you say you can only keep it turned on, all active sytem. If it is all active why is their a passive tone control along with an active eq? I'm looking for a simple but quality 2 band, 9v, active pre-amp that can play in passive mode as well as active..., luv the lack of noise, if i can mod it to play active & passive this would be perfect, great video as always,, thanks.... 👍 Just noticed the links.... lol, just thought an off/on toggle switch just after the battery, 2-3 inches of wire up from the battery , would save a lot of batteries & money.... cheers.....
Hi, my friend. Good video. Your home is every bass player dream, jajajajaja. What about amps video? Home amps, studio amps, gig amps… Saludos Crustáceos 🦞!
@@LowEndLobster You’re my favourite “UA-camr”, jajajajaja. Very good job, as always. Proud to be your follower! (But if you could suggest me an amp for home… I was thinking about buying a Warwick Gnome…) I really love your vids, master. Thank you very much!
Aren't all Sires 18v preamps? Did you find any difference in headroom switching to the Audere 9v preamp? And as long as you already have the battery cavities in the bass, couldn't you have used them instead of running the battery in the control cavity anyway?
Yes, all sires have 18v preamps. Though I just used the Sire here as a 'platform' to showcase these preamps that can be used in all 'deluxe' style jazz basses (with the side jack). Because some of these preamps alllow for a battery in the cavity, I opted for 9v all around vs constantly connecting and disconnecting the stock battery harness to these preamps that already have an included harness. It was basically for the sake of ease here.
10:00 it's just where you decide to center your circuit - this one designed on center frequencies so you can go both ways - the bonus is IT'S USABLE! DOES WHAT IT SAYS IT DO!
dont ya just love it when ya twist the knob and stuff happens? lol but finally got to the bridge - you were stuck in the T H I C C ness of the neck pickup... The bridge is poppin and sizzlin with the string slap coming across like thwacks instead of clatter... The only problem with this amp is it sounds almost too FAT and ROUND for a J bass, but it stays, it hangs. I have a feeling that it can dial in a nice burpo jaco type without getting ear stabby or clanky, this amp seems to suit this platform very well. are you gonna pit them against the 40 buck tone monster? HA DO IT
Back in the early 00's everyone on the forums seemed to be recommending the audere pre. I can see why now. Great value and solid tone!
Thanks James!
An LED indicator on battery life, just like current hand tool manufacturers use on their batteries would be a big plus if these manufacturers were able to swing it. Evidently, Audere had the foresight to do this. Little things like this can set them apart from the rest. Love this series, Lobster!
It really removes battery anxiety, when they last so long anyways.
I have the Audere 4-band on a Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special (which also has Aguilar DCB PJ pickups added) and I have to say that it’s the best thing ever.
About to do the same thing to the same bass! I’ve had it for a decade, the audere will wake up my Fender 62 Custom shop p bass pick up and dimarzio ultra jazz big time. The pots and boost circuit have always been wonky.
I have MANY, MANY Audere pre-amps (more than 10) in my bass collection. I recommend the 3 and 4 band version (my favorite with low mid and high mid boost and cut) for a few dollars more. I also have a bass with the PRO-Z and do not find that any better (save the money) and the switchable impedance does not really give me usable tones..I keep it in the center/neutral position on the pro-z.
Thanks Michael! Tomorrow we're checking out a 4 band Pro Z. Definitely dig the flexibility of the 4 band though, it's killer!
Michael Gerry, I recently had a ProZ6 (6-position knob) installed in a Fender Elite. You're right. Not easy to dial in anything usable with that switchable impedance feature (yes, I've tried this in an actual band setting). I'm going to try the one you mentioned, the 4-band w/tone version.
Because of your video, I now have 4 basses with the Audere Preamp installed. Thank you sir.
Yesterday I ordered a classic 4 band to put into a Squier. I appreciate this so much. I always wanted to hear these preamps side by side!
Audere is definitely one of the best. I love mine!
Great preamps! I have been using them for years! The first time in a TBC (The Bass Company, remember them!) bass. Currently both my Bacchus basses have Audere preamps and they sound awesome!
Thanks Kenneth!
I have the ProZ in a Mexi Jazz, and I love the thing. at detents, it nails the passive tone of the bass and lets the pickups color the tone, but you have so much flexibility with the eq settings and the 3 way switch. I really want one of these Jazz Series preamps though. I love having a tone control on an active preamp.
It seems odd to me that there would be a tone control if there isn't a preamp bypass. Do you find it useful?
@@davedupuis2069 I do. I have a tone control on a Nordstrand 2 band Preamp that works in both active and passive modes. I don't know if I'll be able to put it in words very well, but I'll try.
Rolling the tone off in active mode has quite a different effect than just rolling of on the treble control. When soloing the bridge pickup I can be in active mode and roll the tone off and it gets more of the Jaco type of sound. Or roll the tone off of the neck pickup for more of a Motown type of sound. It's still different from the passive sound, more compressed, but different from the EQ roll offs on the active preamp.
Another good review of a great preamp. By far my favorite so far.
Thanks Dalton!
Lovely EQ choice here it sounds firm at all settlings and the trebke isn't distortion.
Maybe the v3 is magic and they will all sound good
The tone control doesn't seem to go super low, which is a shanes
2 things to add based on how my 4 band works. There are a couple trim pots on the 4 band to change the gain in relation to the 2 pickups. I believe it's to balance the volume between the pickups but you could also just overall boost the gain. Again on the 4 band it's +/- 10 db. And the battery indicator light changes in brightness and duration based on charge left. I think it may also blink when low so you have ample warning to change the battery. You also absolutely use an external battery box with it. Paired with a set of Wilde/Bill Lawrence no hum jazz pickups.... well really not sure there's a better combo out there without spending significantly more money. Great work Lobster... still waiting for the best beginner 5 string shoot out.
Very nice sound with this preamp. Are you planning on doing a comparison of all 5 in one vid? That would be awesome. Thanks Lobster! 🦞
Thanks Sparks! So I already shot and edited the finale.. but it seems sparse... so YES I will have clips of all 5 in the finale. That'll be on Saturday :)
Loving this series, it’s kept me coming back to your channel 👍🏼 and I don’t even have a J style bass
i play alot of big venues i love this pre amp one of my main basses is a 78 fender jazz and i use an ampeg svt and 810 bottom i run this pre amp with stock fender 78 pick ups the sound is huge punchy and it really brings out all aspects of my sound you cant beat this pre amp
I really like this preamp but would miss the active/passive feature that the Sire preamp offers!!!
I've got the 4b version in one of my jazz basses. Compliments it so well.
I have the 4 band in my warwick and my geddy lee jazz. They are amazing and a huge bang for your buck!
I put an Audere in my jazz that cost $99 and I can't believe how much it improved it in conjunction with my Hot Lips lipstick pups.It is now a Jazz Monster.
Sweet! Thanks for sharing, Kev!
I thought that I would like the Sadowsky more but I really like this preamp.
But I do like this one a lot. I installed their Pro Z series into a friends jazz bass with Aguilar pickups a couple of years ago and it was a pretty awesome combination. They make a great preamp
Thanks Dave! The Pro Z is sweet. I don't like it with single coils, but I put the ProZ J6ZD in a custom fretless Jazz with Aguilar and Nordstrand mismatched hum cancelling pickups and it's dead quiet and sounds stellar!
Another great one Lobster! I was very excited to hear this one because I haven't heard or seen any recent videos about it. Definitely a great alternative to the Sadowsky. The only bummer is that it craps out totally if the battery dies, unlike the Sadowsky. Looking forward to tomorrow's video and the finale!
The Audere Pro Z series (4 band) is only about $25 more than than the Jazz series. I think it's worth the small amount extra money to have all the features of the ProZ. I didn't mess with any of the "programmable"(?) features, but set up stock there are so many sound variations with no muss or fuss. The only drawback that I can note is that I do not have a battery route, and the plate needs to be removed to replace the battery, which can be a bit tricky. But the ProZ has a blue "battery condition" light which will warn you when you need to change batteries. I jus do it preemptively when I can, not when I have to.
I like the sound of the Audere very much!
I like Audere but man I really wish they can add a active and passive switch. All the manufacturers adds it but yet they can’t execute it. But I do appreciate the transparency tone and price point.
There's a specific reason he doesn't do that. Has to do with where the preamp actually is in the signal chain. So pre-amps that have active/passive switches apparently have the op am at the end of all the tone shaping. I'm probably badly mangling the explanation but when he explains it makes a lot of sense.
Great video!!! My next preamp
Thanks! Awesome, glad you found this helpful. I dig Audere stuff
Thanks Lobster much appreciated 👍
Thanks Paul!
I like the look & sound of this pre-amp, it is a 2 band eq, 9v Do you know what frequencys the tone controls are set ?... I ask as i think this may be what I'm looking for, as you say you can only keep it turned on, all active sytem. If it is all active why is their a passive tone control along with an active eq? I'm looking for a simple but quality 2 band, 9v, active pre-amp that can play in passive mode as well as active..., luv the lack of noise, if i can mod it to play active & passive this would be perfect, great video as always,, thanks.... 👍 Just noticed the links.... lol, just thought an off/on toggle switch just after the battery, 2-3 inches of wire up from the battery , would save a lot of batteries & money.... cheers.....
I like that this one has a tone control.
Would the battery lead on this preamp stretched to the battery compartment ,Lobster?
Hi, my friend. Good video. Your home is every bass player dream, jajajajaja.
What about amps video? Home amps, studio amps, gig amps…
Saludos Crustáceos 🦞!
Thank you Juan! Maybe in the future. I don't want to expand into things too quickly and loose my footing :)
@@LowEndLobster You’re my favourite “UA-camr”, jajajajaja. Very good job, as always. Proud to be your follower! (But if you could suggest me an amp for home… I was thinking about buying a Warwick Gnome…)
I really love your vids, master. Thank you very much!
I love these preamps. How do you feel about the guitar fuel tone monster bass preamps?
Aren't all Sires 18v preamps? Did you find any difference in headroom switching to the Audere 9v preamp? And as long as you already have the battery cavities in the bass, couldn't you have used them instead of running the battery in the control cavity anyway?
Yes, all sires have 18v preamps. Though I just used the Sire here as a 'platform' to showcase these preamps that can be used in all 'deluxe' style jazz basses (with the side jack). Because some of these preamps alllow for a battery in the cavity, I opted for 9v all around vs constantly connecting and disconnecting the stock battery harness to these preamps that already have an included harness. It was basically for the sake of ease here.
Do we have to take out the battery cage to use this preamp. My jazz bass has a 2 battery cage. I can’t use the audere and the battery cage?
Yup... now bang in a set of Dimarzio ultra jazz pups and have a bass party.
Can the Audere onboard preamp works for a Fender Jazz MIM Fretless bass? Thanks. 🙏🏽
Yes, but make sure you get one with the jack on the control plate. Otherwise you'll have to drill the body for a new jack.
I got the Audere preamp installed on my Fender Jazz MIM Fretless bass and is now “singing” and very musical. Thanks 🙏🏽 once again.
I don't understand why there would be a tone control if there is no bypass of the preamp. Seems odd
Tone control can work in active mode is basically a high pass filter
7:45 spittin' cream it is
noice
10:00 it's just where you decide to center your circuit - this one designed on center frequencies so you can go both ways - the bonus is IT'S USABLE! DOES WHAT IT SAYS IT DO!
dont ya just love it when ya twist the knob and stuff happens? lol
but finally got to the bridge - you were stuck in the T H I C C ness of the neck pickup...
The bridge is poppin and sizzlin with the string slap coming across like thwacks instead of clatter...
The only problem with this amp is it sounds almost too FAT and ROUND for a J bass, but it stays, it hangs.
I have a feeling that it can dial in a nice burpo jaco type without getting ear stabby or clanky, this amp seems to suit this platform very well.
are you gonna pit them against the 40 buck tone monster?
HA DO IT