Jaco made this classic bass tone famous with his punchy, fluid sixteenth note-infused basslines. It's all about soloing that back pickup or if you don't have a back pickup, plucking closer to the bridge.
Check out the video:
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How To Get Different Tones On A Bass Guitar Using Just Your Hands
Getting Different Tones From A Fender Jazz Bass
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Great advice as always Dan, that’s the sound!
Nice one Kevin!
Thanks, Kevin!