Active vs Passive Basses - What's The Difference & Which Is Best? | Talkingbass

[@sarahdop4071]

So much sense and intelligence, spoken without pretentiousness... how can anyone not like the video? Didn't think I would learn much, but I definitely did.

[@bigdog8444]

Eat ass

[@forestfire1232]

@@bigdog8444 what was that for bitch

[@curtvincent3728]

Brilliant. I am an Electrical Engineer and a mediocre bass player. But I have to tell you, his explanations are 100% accurate. I also love how he clearly spoke of the horrors of having an active bass die on you on stage in front of many, many people. Been there, done that. Embarrassing. Went back to passive! LOL Thank you Mark! So glad I am one of your students and customers! The Talking Bass site is awesome!!!

[@talkingbasslessons]

Thanks Curt. My dad was an electronics engineer. I've been surrounded by this stuff all my life.

[@victoza9232]

Curt Vincent Why didn't you just get a bass with an active/passive switch?

[@curtvincent3728]

@@victoza9232 Yeah! good point!!!!

[@curtvincent3728]

Wait a minute! I thought about what you said, active pickups need power, I didn't think active pickups can even work in a "passive mode." This would require a set of passive pickups,, right?

[@victoza9232]

@@curtvincent3728 With a bass like the Yamaha TRBX604FM, for instance, the pickups have active/passive preamps on their two pickups. Active mode, would, of course, require a 9-volt battery. But if that dies, you'd just flip the switch over to passive.

[@SrTubular]

As always, Mark provides a clear explanation. On this issue of active vs. passive, I love that everyday more and more basses now have the active/passive switch, so you can have both options in one instrument.

[@RC32Smiths01]

As someone who isn't necessarily the biggest gear geek or wiz out there, a video like this is definitely something I need! Informative and helpful for someone who is deciding on which of the two is more useful!

[@CasualWatcher279]

My first bass is an Ibanez sr300, it's active, and this vid helped me really understand what I'd gotten myself into

[@cd0u50c9]

Get a bass with a preamp, passive pickups and an active/passive switch - you get the best of both worlds and the safety should your battery go flat.

[@unknownkingdom]

Wrong. Watch the vid again.

[@funkingitup1805]

@@unknownkingdom Say what you mean, coward. He was right.

[@unknownkingdom]

@@funkingitup1805 huh? His comment contradicted the vid

[@briancherry8088]

My active bass drains the battery whenever the cable is plugged in. So if I leave it plugged in overnight for a few nights the battery will be dead. It took me awhile to realize the awful sound coming out of the bass was the battery dying. I wish I had this video a few years back. It's really informative. thanks!

[@hans-joachimbierwirth4727]

Check your bass' output using a multimeter for possible DC drainage and if so solder a condensator between wire and contact into the plug.

[@michaelb4375]

The input jack is actually the switch for the battery circuit as well, so only plug in when your playing and always unplug when your not, just the same as turning on and off your amp, hope that helps.

[@funkingitup1805]

Depends on the active circuit. Mine lasts around 1000 hours, so leaving it plugged in a few days won't drain it. But, I never leave it plugged in. I grab it off the wall hanger to play. When I'm done I have to unplug it to hang it back up. It's impossible to forget.

[@maxwellcary4885]

I prefer to run a passive bass into an outboard preamp (in my case, the Sansamp Bassdriver DI). I get all the tonal benefits that are associated with active basses, but no worrying about a battery, No fussing around with unlabeled EQ pots to dial in my tone, no wiring, soldering, or routing my bass to accommodate a different preamp if I dont like the one thats preinstalled, and I find that I have much more control over my signal chain when I separate the instrument and preamp/effects components entirely.

[@dpdupuis5]

Good informative video. One more thing to point out is that although many active basses do in fact have a bypass switch to go back to a passive like mode, most still require a battery to do so. In short...the bypass switch is not gonna save you if your battery goes dead in the middle of a set. Just a point of clarification. Keep up the good work!

[@talkingbasslessons]

My old jazz was like that. I had it rewired to true bypass. Easy job.

[@OswaldBatesIIIEsq]

I used to play bass and the I preferred a passive bass. The jazz bass with the bridge pickup and the tone all the way up and the neck pickup off was alright with me.

[@jefftheubercubes7322]

Nice video mark, Who doesnt like Mark? I mean I LOVE MARK.

[@hondawilky]

My first experience with an active bass was when I was playing my cheapie Yamaha bass on a little Peavey amp, and a kid I knew brought his Alembic over to my house. I'll never forget the sound that bass made come out of that dinky little amplifier. I was sold right there. It's why I bought my Warwick, too.

[@Shoggy56]

Very well done. Clear and to the point with no unnecessary frills. Thank you so much

[@michaelfern945]

Wow. Perfect description of the differences. Well done!

[@christopherblair6636]

just the best video about passive/active guitars (not only bass !!) wow thanks from France

[@stephenhookings1985]

Great lesson as ever. I quite like active because it is possible to change tone myself and boost a little mid set when your band decide to play louder than soundcheck and the desk engineer has fallen asleep. Not sure why but the Harley Benton P450fl still works if the battery goes flat - pull out volume knob - the level change is slight and the extra tone knobs still work. Some active basses just die when the battery goes flat. Just don't forget to unplug guitar lead when you finished and take a spare set along. Oh and try to get one that PREVENTS you putting battery wrong polarity - I have seen it done. Expensive lesson. Also our sound engineers don't like turning gain up too high on some weaker passive pickups I have (because other bassists have active). "Why we have to turn your bass up?". Passive. Just crank it up a little. There I soundcheck even a bit rolled off - gives me a small headroom available if necessary.

[@musenw8834]

Some basses actually can toggle between active and passive so I'm guessing that's the HB

[@musenw8834]

If I were to get an active bass, I'd want that toggle switch as a staple and not a purely active bass like the stingrays

[@charleswidmore5458]

one of the top 3 bass lerner guys on the internet he is. Seriously though you one of the best at this.

[@myTheus95]

That switch from the passive to the active bass was smooth af. Good job, mr. Editor.

[@IamHere2468]

I went to a premier and got left on the red carpet....... Just got started on bass and had no idea. Thanks Mark!

[@shawnhuff3920]

I like passive no battery 🤪 but one of the bass guitars I own my G&L.. tribute. L-2500 is an active and passive bass guitar by using a switch 👌 and it has an active boost 👌 with humbucker pickups 😊

[@hernanbarski814]

Crystal clear explanation. Thank you!

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Hi Mark. Some preamp kits, like the Zolkov for example give you the best of both worlds. Switch up = active Switch down = passive. Finally found myself a lefty Harley benton for cheap price. I'm able to play a few bits now lol. Loving it! Wish I picked it up at 14 instead of 44 but how and ever.

[@darrena.marcus8534]

Hi How is that HB bass working for you? My nephew is also a lefty and am looking for an entry level bass for him

[@aussiecoastie72]

Fantastic video , very well explained 👍

[@tonyrichengod9280]

I started with a passive, then when I tried an active it was a REVELATION! Sooo much easier to play (for me!) because hammer-ons and pull-offs just sound off louder without having to hit the string too hard, which results in a more relaxed and less tiring playing experience. Very addictive!

[@SantaWithGuns]

Just bought my first bass, it didn't have a battery slot so I assumed it was passive. Popped it open for a humming problem and saw a lose wire, but also a battery. Thanks for explaining this I was confused why there was a big ol chip and so many wires.

[@kristc99]

You are awesome! All your tutorials and info have helped me enormously. Thanks so much. I got a Rogue active bass, a no name bass but it’s economical and I like it a lot. But, the passive mode never worked. One evening we discovered the bass was silent because one of those little battery wires had broken, and we were unable to fix it on the spot. I got to play bass on a borrowed guitar all evening, quite an experience for someone who never played guitar. My husband took the guts out of my bass and made it into a passive bass, much better for me. I have plenty of controls on my amp and effects pedal. I also carry a spare bass now, just in case. So, just something to keep in mind....

[@bobbys4327]

You have the most informative videos out. I for one think you give THE best information for a short concise video. Great job as always!

[@kryschiou4449]

the explanation is so clear and so useful! thank you, master!

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

Very good video. VERY informative. Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿

[@t.josephine9308]

Thank you, Sir ! I’m a beginner and your explanation was thorough and comprehensive. Pree-shee-ate-cha !

[@morneb2000]

great video, made alot of things on my bass more clear now. one question if i may and that is about strings. how often do you change them? blessing Morne

[@jasonkane454]

Great teacher , brilliant.👍🎵

[@robv.o.1777]

I have noticed with active pickups, that your technique is also amplified. Ghost notes can turn into terrible unwanted pitch harmonics. Finger placement , sliding, and pressure become very pronounced. I believe my technique has improved by listening to myself through headphones and recording practice sessions. By learning the unforgiving nature of active pickups, I can truly see Tony Levin as a more amazing player than I originally thought.

[@musenw8834]

that too. sometimes the slap sound also tends to be sharp instead of warm and fat

[@funkingitup1805]

That's more a characteristic of the design of a bass you played, and it is not inerently true of active pickups. You can always turn down the gain at the amp or plug into the active port if the amp has one to level match them, and not all active circuits compress like some think.

[@thomasfioriglio]

Congrats on the new app, Mark. Thanks for this quick overview. I had downloaded it a week or so ago, but had not gone through it. This was helpful. Wishing you all the best with it. Your channel is the best out there and you are a natural teacher.

Thanks for this splendid explanations!

[@Romans--bo7br]

Thanks Mark... "Love" ALL of your videos... Very articulate, precise, intelligent and Very informative in a simple and direct approach, with no "gutter" language.... that Anyone with "half a brain" should be able to comprehend. Very Much Appreciate all the work, time & effort you put into producing all the videos & teaching that you bring to all of us "out here" on the net. I'm retired and just starting to Re-learn the bass after 48 yrs away from it... I have three... a Douglas violin body, an Epiphone "RumbleCat" (Allen Woody) , and an Ibanez SR300E (active) which is new. I've been subscribed to you ever since I found your first video just last October (2019) and I've learned Much from your free on-line videos. Thanks again.

[@bazmole]

I love the sound from, and simplicity of, a passive p bass. Volume and tone, thats it. Want more tone? Change your playing.

[@killerriot22]

YES. I'm saddened that they are becoming ever so rare to find. But am grateful and happy I am lucky enough to have a vintage 85' Peavey Dyna-Bass that has both active and passive modes. The pureness of the woods, strings, body and playing style is incredible to hear and play!

[@sega.milkis]

That's YOuR opinion)

[@firemarshal2629]

You can change you’re playing all day but a p bass will always sound like a p bass. It’s part of the charm, it’s a limited sound but a hell of a limited sound.

[@fenegroni]

I have a Ding Combustion 5 on order but was debating on the ng-3 instead. Tested both, sound wise the dark glass tone capsule on the Ng-3 is great, but I prefer the looks and weight of the combustion. I pre-ordered the combustion as none in stock in my colour of choice but have been debating on the pre-amp of the ng3. Considering the preamp is something I can upgrade in the future while the body is essentially the bass itself, and most money goes into the heavier, more expensive and and now rare swamp ash, I am sticking with the combustion.

[@billbill7345]

I love how you present your material! Alway informative and straight to the point! Good show!

[@kurtborchers6178]

i had an experience a few years back that kind of fits this subject, but in an aftermath sorta way....lol. anyway, i had an Ibanez 5-string and my Active EQ blew out and i wanted to get it fixed, but the cost of replacing the active EQ (with parts and labor) was gonna run about $325 or so. for that, i could just get a new one, but the bass had sentimental value. so i asked the tech if he couldn't just rewire it with a passive EQ setup and he wasn't sure, so he checked and since my pickups were passive, the passive EQ was an easy fix and, more importantly, that $325 bill went to like $35. that's quite a difference in cost. so if your pickups are passive, you're not locked into an active EQ should it need repair. and you could save a lot of money.

[@upgrayeddjohnson2018]

I have A NTMB preamp in my Warwick I put it, it used either a single 9v or a double. The double 9v battery is louder. The single 9v is not very loud, but there's extremely low noise. Not all active preamps give you more output decibels.

[@cyborgchimpy]

but that's literally what a preamp does. in this same video he explains active pickups are less wound so they have less output and the pre-amp brings it back to around normal levels. if not boosted

[@antoniopizarro7670]

Great video, as always. So, what's the difference among : 1) a bass with ACTIVE preamp on board 2) a PASSIVE bass played through an EQ pedal with a level boost such as this one (at 2:53, TalkingBass video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZXCgadmbp2JiZY 3)a passive bass played through a preamp PEDAL. Aren't they all basically the same? That is they, all allow for tone shaping with added level, don't they?

[@Misscatss]

Thank you so much for this video. You break down things simply and efficiently!!

[@jasoncherry3404]

Thank you for the video, I’m currently looking at a passive jazz bass and I was wondering if I was making the right choice. I’ve tried several different basses both active and passive up till now and the one that I’m most jazzed about is a simple passive jazz bass. A lot of the active basses I tried had too many bells and whistles and it was to much trouble for me to dial in the tone that I wanted. The passive jazz I found however just sounded amazing the moment I plugged it into the amp at the store. This video really helped me seal the deal on the passive jazz bass, thank you if the tutorial. I watch your videos all of the time and have found them extremely helpful.

[@MemeLordOzai]

Yeah I have an active with lace pickups in it(which I love the sound of) and for a recording the output was insane lol. I love that boomy SOB

[@xXMUurTXx]

Great informative video thanks :)

[@markhutchcox3567]

great vid helped me so much

[@yuuharuna2702]

Thank you for the information.. as a beginner, do you have any tips what type of bass I should get?

[@BonesofGoldSkateboarding]

Thanks ! Now I know the difference 🎉

[@TheZotman5]

Best description I have heard so far. Than you.

[@ciddax754]

Active Pickups can be very useful if you want to add a lot of gain or stacks of pedals. The low noise floor keeps the threshold of the noisegates low. That's why you see EMG often in metal genres. - If you only have an active preamp, go for a 'Oh shit!'-button or knob, to bypass the active electronics and going full passive.

[@markpresquito7902]

I'm more into passive because I don't like batteries. Anyway, very informative content! Thanks Mark!

[@mrcipher8101]

I want to get either an active Jackson bass with passive pickups or an active Ibanez with passive pickups. If I get one of them can I use distortion pedals on it to get the sound of Cliff Burton or Lemmy? Will it work with these kinds of basses?

[@ljgarrison6910]

Brilliant information, thankyou!

[@stevebrighttheblackguitar653]

Great explanation, thanks for the info! Nice to Learn!

[@tonbassman1075]

Good explaining Mark! As always btw. I have several courses from you and I must say, they are great! My playing grows to the next level. Thanx mate.

[@adolfovilla7547]

So complete video! Thanks

[@gargoile001]

Is active bass is (more or less) equivalent to pasive +preamp? If it is, I prefer passive+(good)preamp, because then I have no problems with a battery.

[@Stereosichtgeraet]

To my ears and fingers active basses somewhat equal out some dynamics of my playing. That can be desired or not. In my case I like full dynamics for some of my pedals that react to changes of amplitude, like autowah, synth-pedal, overdrive and compressor. Any buffer or active pedal seems to do the same to the signal, so it might be irrelevant to you. Just something to keep in mind.

[@talkingbasslessons]

Active electronics shouldn't really have any impact on your dynamics.

[@iqi616]

My active bass doesn't have that effect; it's just as responsive as my passive bass. Is it clipping a bit or maybe has a DC offset?

[@funkingitup1805]

You are likely either A.) Buying into a myth about active basses and getting a placebo effect, or B.) You are talking about some specific ceramic magnet pickup without playing other alnico or ceramic-steel magnet pickups from that manufacturer that sound more lo-fi "warm".

[@petermolnar8769]

Thanks! Your video bring light in my brain. 😁

[@spacesloth6496]

The pre active tone what is better than the Marcus miller active tone controle ? Is there. Any better ?

[@stormbringer67]

Ok, well explained! But here's some questions: what is YOUR preference and why? Second: when i listen to people like you on YT (the pro's!), i always feel that their sound is really great. Wether it is you, or Scott from SBL, or some other bass teacher out there: their basses always sound fantastic. So how come? Do people like you have very expensive pickups? Pedals that we don't see? I can do what i want with my active jazz bass or amp (or my compression pedal), but i never come close with the sound of my bass.......

[@talkingbasslessons]

The simple fact of the matter is that we’ve all been playing a loooong time. There are a million tones you can get from any bass with a simple movement of the hand, angling of the fingers, plucking velocity and more. Factor clean technique in there and it gets even more complicated. The sound you hear on YT is not the sound we hear through an amp. It’s a digital recording through a di box and then by way of amp emulation and a little care and attention post. The decision to use active or passive pickups is very personal and made through experience.

[@stormbringer67]

@@talkingbasslessons thank you!

[@DanButcher303]

Can we talk about how cool the TalkingBass logo is ? I really like the logo. I have both active and passive basses. The active seems like more fun to me now. Would've just been confusing in the beginning.

[@Daddy53751]

I’m pretty much agnostic on the situation. I’m really a “the right tool for the job” guy, and for me they both have a seat at the table, depending on what you’re doing. Forced to choose one axe only? I’d have to go old school and stand with passive.✌🏻

[@deadseamonster]

My god that bass sounds amazing. My Jazz bass is all I've ever needed.

[@owenmasters4365]

Get a passive and a preamp pedal (I recommend a Darkglass Microtubes X Ultra)

[@funkingitup1805]

Or grab an active and a Microtubes X and have an even more versatile setup with less overall noise.

[@chinny0803]

Great video! Just curious, what made you move from the John east preamp?

[@viniciusrossini8302]

thanks for this lesson. See you (From Brazil)

[@iqi616]

I have an active Aria (lefty-P J, Pro Steels) and a passive Kimbara (J J, Swings). I don't have a favourite because they sound very different. TBH it's hard to separate the sound of the EQ from the sound of the pickups (and the strings make a difference too). The active EQ on the Aria definitely enhances the punch of the instrument. Similarly the laid-back SD Quarter Pounds on the Kimbara don't need anything more than the passive tone control to roll-off the high end when I'm feeling mellow rather than growly. Between the two I have almost all bases covered 😀

[@jmd76family]

I always thought that the electricity came from your fingers. Thanks for clarification.

[@ajadrew]

Is flat on the MM Jazz tone controls central or rolled right off? I ask as I've just bought a SansAmp preamp which suggests having the bass tone controls flat...

[@talkingbasslessons]

Center. Unless you get a John East Marcus Retro circuit. Then the bass control is boost only so flat would be all the way down.

[@ajadrew]

@@talkingbasslessons Thanks!

[@adibass2674]

Crystal clear sir..

[@cmvb]

Options: -passive + amplifier(EQ) -passive + preamp Pedal + amp - passive + EQ pedal (or boost) + amp Same with active. Choose what you prefer...

[@markbass354]

good video Mark and there's the Marcus Miller Fender , I wish I had one

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

Great explanation

[@badger4361]

Best description I have seen.

[@scottsguitarlessonsblacksa9648]

Thanks for the explanation. I have a '74 reissue Fender jazz bass,so now I just need to find a good active bass. Any recommendations?

[@shischo]

Mark, youre the best of the KZbin

[@whipitwings3561]

One big drawback to powered (battery operated) anything is if go to a gig venue that has orbs you can rest assured that your batteries will be sucked dry. Do a search for orbs. I would use non-powered pick-ups and electronics and a ZOOM 607 with plug in DC current.

[@brandonyankees1]

Active sounds so crisp, batteries lasted me 8 months playing an hour a day

[@taylorpearcy319]

3:07 So am I to understand that having the EQ controls on the bass is the only actual benefit to an active bass? I can’t speak for everyone obviously, but I’ve never felt that simply controlling the EQ on my amp was much of a hardship

[@talkingbasslessons]

There's a lot more to it than that. Your amp will generally be your monitor on stage and 99% of players have a DI to the desk either before the amp (witha DI box) or pre-EQ if taken from the amp DI. Changing settings on your amp will do nothing if the change is required out front (unless the amp is mic'd). Setting the tone on your bass will affect the out front signal too. This also makes a huge difference when recording. Another important thing to realise is the way an active circuit acts as a buffer. This can make a big difference when using long cables and can also have a dramatic affect on any pedals you might use. Sometimes in a bad way.

[@iqi616]

@@talkingbasslessons The DI to the desk thing has always bothered me as it takes the control away from the player. Guitarists don't get that nonsense (here Mr Satriani, plug your guitar into this). My Trace has a post-EQ DI out and that's all that's on offer.

[@TheEntrepMan]

I'm about to purchase a bass guitar tomorrow. Thanks for this.

[@perrysar5954]

Passive with a Boss GEB-7 bass eq pedal.....TONE HEAVEN!

[@pampurrs88]

Awesome Mark. Thank you!

[@grizelda4526]

Great info! Thank you.

[@BatEatsMoth]

I like passive everything. But I don't play slap or anything else that would require active boost. I optimize tone with pickup height. Everything else is just effects adding something extra to the mix.

[@geraldmuller533]

Hi. Which pickups did you mount on your marcus miller fender jb to compensate the A and D distance to the pickups (well known problem with the 7.25 radius) ?

[@bassistdc]

If your active bass does not have a bypass switch you should also own a passive bass.

[@johnhumberstone9674]

Perfect, thanks Mark.

[@dentoncrimescene]

Can you damage your amp if you have the passive/active switch on the amp set on the wrong one?

[@dm4728]

Only guessing here, but if you amp has a passive or active switch it's probably just an attenuator... If it's a well designed circuit it should have various protections to avoid damage regardless of the setting

[@iqi616]

Likely the only problem is clipping the signal (though the impedance mismatch might mess with the tone).

[@dornelli1]

4:12 BEAUTIFUL FENDER SOUND

[@LilYeshua]

Thanks

[@doritoboy204]

Okay now my question is: is EMG Active J-bass pick-ups worth the $200+. Currently I want to put them on my J-bass but I have no clue about two things: how much i will use them i.e. gigs, and two, will I be able to make that money back playing gigs

[@iqi616]

I would choose based on the sound you want rather than for being active/passive. I recently put Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounds on my old Kimbara and those happened to have been passive but I'd have still gone for them even if they'd been active.

[@Lifa1914]

For someone who is just starting out and is looking for a first bass, would you say a passive bass is better than an active? Thanks for the great vid!

[@talkingbasslessons]

I'd probably advise going for passive first. They are just plug in and play. Volume and tone and that's it. No wondering about the other controls. You also get used to how a bass works without all the other bells and whistles. Then, once you've been playing a few years you can look to either add an active circuit or buy an active bass if you feel the need for additional tone controls. Remember all the stuff you can do on an active can also be done with an amp and/or pedals. An active circuit on a bass just makes it more convenient at the fingertips.

[@badger4361]

I can thoroughly reccomend a Squier Precision or Jazz bass. Won't cost you the earth, but good enough for you to keep forever even if you buy a higher end bass later on. Try both back to back and see which you prefer. I've had both and they are awesome.

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

That P is lovely, all you need is a passive P.

[@talkingbasslessons]

It is.

[@shipsahoy1793]

Why not just plug your passive bass into a preamp/Eq EQ that would be AC powered? I hardly see reason to have an active bass aside from making additional EQ adjustments at the bass, which I don’t believe to be worth the extra complication to the instrument’s design. Then again, it always depends on what you’re plugging into, why and what you’re trying to achieve. Adding active basses to an already large army of product just makes one feel like they need to buy more basses to have more sonic capability; there is a point of diminishing returns, so not so much. Learn how to control and vary the sound coming out of your already existing plethora of equipment. Wanting a stingray to go with your precision and jazz is one thing, but getting carried away in active land is another haha

[@TinyDragon]

Ships Ahoy I have a large collection of over 30 Basses- most of them are high end. All a mix of active and passive. My favorite bass is a fender Dimension and they are active. I love the inherent sound, but the biggest reason I love the bass is the neck profile which is asymmetrical and compound radius. It would be perfect if it were like my Carvin for instance if it were push pull active / passive for the ultimate control at fingertips and safety net to bypass the battery of it died. Being able to make EQ adjustment at the bass is very handy... in the kind of music I play with my band there is often some variety between songs as we cover a variety of artists and this keeps me from having to run over to my rig to make adjustments. Sometimes the guitar player or sound guy will make an adjustment at the board mid song and then I need to correct on the fly for me.

[@shipsahoy1793]

Tiny Dragon - Interesting.. it seems like you only need one custom bass and the rest of your rig for your band activity, and all that other stuff can be just for fun; it doesn’t sound like you really need all those basses, although I like to have some of that other equipment handy for the studio. Nice to have flexibility for studio situations. If you’re happy, I’m happy 😉 best regards👍

[@TinyDragon]

Ships Ahoy I enjoy collecting basses - they are really works of art to me. Some that I have are also rare finds, but the fender dimensions that I have really are my favorites and I do wish they had the passive option just in case the battery were to give out. In a perfect world, I would have the fender dimension American deluxe with a push pull switch but it would have the warwick corvette’s bridge system as it is countersunk and can really be fine tuned for height adjustment. It would also have Warwick’s just - a-nut adjustable nut. I like a low action

[@shipsahoy1793]

Tiny Dragon - That’s cool.. I wish I could afford to be a collector, because I do admire guitars, basses and other instruments.. I feel like they’re works of art sometimes too, but hey , with having over a dozen active basses, just don’t forget about the batteries in them!; you don’t want a battery to leak inside a guitar.. I’d be concerned about having batteries in all those things while they sit.. I’m afraid that I might forget to change battery and leave it in too long ! I’d probably only keep a battery in the one I was playing regularly.

[@TinyDragon]

Ships Ahoy you are sooooo right. When I was 16, I got an active electric guitar... I never could really get into guitar and let it sit. For years. Forgot about the battery and it did ruin the guitar :( that lesson stayed with me though. All the active basses that I don’t play very often have been stripped of the batteries... AND those 9 volts are carefully stored in a container that is actually in the fireplace we do not use behind the doors... just in case. 9v are bad to start fires if they accidentally touch metal.

[@Tonys_Gabagool]

Every time I check out one of your videos for info it's very helpful! But then halfway through the video I feel like I should quit playing bass lol just hearing those quick slap examples makes me put my bass away.

[@zeusapollo8688]

Active electronics fixed everything that was wrong with my basses (and technique) for the last 20 plus years

[@talkingbasslessons]

That should probably be cause for concern. Active electronics shouldn't have any impact or influence on technique.

[@zeusapollo8688]

Haha. Judge not my friend...crappy pickups and terrible amps make you hit the strings hard to try to cut thru the mix. A good active circuit and amp with giant balls lets me just tickle the strings now

[@rahulmurthy1763]

BASS PROFESSOR

[@danielmoriarty751]

Let’s not forget that the longer the cord gets on that passive bass The more signal you’re gonna lose. Which in my opinion is a huge disadvantage to running a passive bass. There is a reason Leo Fender came out with the stingray with an active circuit. Because the first two basses he created had no Head room. So yes if you want versatility a passive bass is worthless

[@churchbass3]

Is it me or do pbass have a more delay than active bass? Most noticed when playing fast runs and etc