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Hardinge
12-04-2005, 11:53 AM
i was looking at this bass is it looks pretty good. The only thing that im confused about is that i heard somewhere that they had passive pups and active circuits. that really confused me , can any1 help
http://www.ibanez.co.jp/world/products/eb/page/EDB600_IPF_a_e.html

cheers
Machines
12-04-2005, 12:38 PM
Most 'active' basses are indeed that. Not many actually have active pickups, just the EQ itself.
JdawgPhatyo
12-04-2005, 06:13 PM
MachinesofHate hit the nail on the head. It's got passive pickups, but an active EQ. However, don't let this deter you from the bass at all - I got mine a few years ago and it sounds friggin fantastic with any amp I put it through (especially my 200W Yorkville :) ) and gets a delicious little subtle crunchy growly fuzz.

Mmm. I loves it :)

Good luck with it, if you get one!
bass&cookies
12-04-2005, 06:23 PM
the vast majority of active basses have passive pickups
i really dont know any that do have active pickups
Hardinge
12-05-2005, 10:29 AM
kk thanx for the help.

do u have to have a 9volt battery for an active circuit or is that just for pickups?
Machines
12-05-2005, 11:23 AM
kk thanx for the help.

do u have to have a 9volt battery for an active circuit or is that just for pickups?

The battery powers the EQ circuit - since the pickups are passive !
mastrrbasser
12-05-2005, 11:51 AM
kk thanx for the help.

do u have to have a 9volt battery for an active circuit or is that just for pickups?


don't let the fact that it needs a battery deter you from buying the bass. As long as you don't leave it plugged in when not in use, the battery will last months.
will66
12-05-2005, 08:47 PM
yeah I learned that after the fact......ehh :p :p
Napes
12-05-2005, 10:21 PM
don't let the fact that it needs a battery deter you from buying the bass. As long as you don't leave it plugged in when not in use, the battery will last months.

Or years!
Looks like a cool bass!
Hardinge
12-06-2005, 11:16 AM
thanx for the help

because this would be my second bass do you think its worth it or should i wait and get a musicman sub?
otacon3
12-06-2005, 07:43 PM
I was gonna buy one but dident, anyway the weekend i was testing it out it sounded pretty good its kinda heavy but you cant really feel it once you put it on. I say get it.
mastrrbasser
12-06-2005, 08:23 PM
thanx for the help

because this would be my second bass do you think its worth it or should i wait and get a musicman sub?

i would go for the sub but i'm a sucker for musicman.
Machines
12-06-2005, 11:49 PM
Agreed, a SUB is much better.
TheMachineRagesOn
12-07-2005, 04:14 AM
hmmmm i want to say SUB but im an ibanez man, (well since i bought my SR900 a month ago) but both are quality instruments, id go ibanez though because it would be cheaper and would meet your requirements well enough id say, and man if you get the ibanez go for the red rock sunburst finish

Hawt..