All user reviews for the Crel JB42

my ears hear the microwave for 21 days

my jb was equipped micro simple model Fender vintage'75 ... so original a buying opportunity in my Jazzbass (it's a 98 model with Us corp in ash and maple handle all .. .magnifique!)
partags opinions on Dimarzio ultrajazz and the German manufacturer Delano encourage me to choose CreI for qualitprix report and most qu'enjolivant positive return of these microphones. Because for the same price as CreI the delano sell anyway has 188 E

their forte is the first evidence cot dynamics and their Uniformity in the bass sound spectrum
stipul as it is on the website of Mr CREL, these are the micro to restore youth to your old jazz bass it is Mexican, japanese or the usa but not to give them a more modern color or type. they embellish the Jazzbass specific grain that we know.
micro JB 42 CreI are btw Mountains series on bass guitar models and even designs the Luhier Capelli (low Ain or I brought up the famous microphone).

while to finish this eloge compared to my old vintage Fender pickups, this is what I have not on micro CREL:
* Over the definition of medium and AC is undoubtedly their asset
* Over finger playing dynamics
* No pop playing slap (no stud magnet attraction / cord)
* Sound less mushy and better equilibrated dan the serious neck pickup surtou
* More percussive sound in the upper medium to the bridge
* Downs over medium prsents
* Of an acute compresss hair

Mounted on a JB Squier Classic Vibes, I just give my opinion after 4 months of use in rehearsals and concerts.
Compared to the original Squier pickups (which are already very good) the particularity of Crel is both in depth and definition.

The bass is deeper, less cavernous. Mediums emerge beautifully and especially the treble is not at all showy.
The bridge pickup is particularly clear in the mix, it has a terrible momentum. Easel bottom and 3/4 sleeve is the perfect combination for rock with JB42.
The neck pickup is less demonstrative but he fills his role perfectly well.
The other feature is the sound quality when you lower the volume level with the two mics half was exactly the same sonic palette that background but just two times weaker. It is not at all the case for some microphones are muted in this case.
Finally I now use much more the tone that makes the origins without this side much better than stifled.
Slap is a treat, the equilibrium is really stunning. Besides from JB42 I sold my compressor (EBS multicomp) that I used before permanently and is it any more useful so the dynamics of JB42 encourages play with shades. It touches or is Bourine: the sound is always clear. Acute sing but do not attack.

In fact I think they are relatively transparent and well they transcribe the sound of the violin without excessive color like most pickups replacement.

Before Crel I had DiMarzio (DP123) on a maple neck with JB and once mounted on the classic vibes with rosewood DiMarzio were not at all suitable: too low mids, treble completely absent .. .

Noise level with two microphones background is totally silent. When you drop one of the volumes, however, compared to humbuckers as DP123 evidemmment there are more parasites (when approaching a screen or amplifier), but since I shielded copper the cavities of the JB I have almost no noise.

I did not choose the JB41 because I thought they would have sounded too "light" compared to her that I love and I bine is because JB42 are perfect when you need a deep sound.

In short, for 120 euros the pair new I do not see why deprive yourself trying.
I would do this choice without worry.

I have three instruments with microphones CREL, a special PB
(JB42 in bridge), a 5 string Stingray (MM51) and a Start (666 in
central). For now, I am more than satisfied user and
advertising CREL is the height of the result.
The JB42 is a delight for the games chorus stype Pastorius and responds
the smallest subtleties solicitation ropes.

The MM51 really sound better than the original MM and makes the bass
more "eclectic".

The Start of my 666 is mounted centrally with TB4 in the bridge and Seymour
Fender Custom Shop Texas Special in neck. The 666 has no shame
the sound produced by the other two microphones "flagship" of these large
brands. All the guitarists who have tried my guitar Unimer
declare it as the best of three mounts on this guitar.

A big BRAVO!

PS ... I look forward to a version of T. Rex to trembucker
get on my Ibanez S. ..

JAck

Well, I mount the pickups on my Mexican Fender Jazz 5 string with pramp 'Aguilar.
Your exact trs is good, much better than the original pickups that had a big default of his on the rope and sound hollow if not ... terrible!
These microphones are redcouvrir me my bass (especially the bridge pickup, which sounded like an m * rde in Fender pickups), these pickups give good mdium trs / treble and bass bridge in more than gn reuse in the neck position, precision, punch ... all there.
Note in addition that these microphones are manufactured by an "artisan" passion that is more Franais, trs trs nice and accommodating.
He makes custom plastic caps (black, pretty trs) Fender dimensions, which no other manufacturer does not offer what I know (well except Fender sr).
Crel really recommend one brand of microphones.
Report qualitprix unbeatable

- How long have you use it?

I mounted the microphone for two weeks on a JB Squier Standard, all breathing the reliability and quality, production is clean and the son of good quality.
I said that I was delivered quickly, each microphone can be custom made.

- What is so special that you like most and least?

At the very least, it'll be quick, nothing!

For most, it is for me the ideal JB pickups, the bass is low mids are great, the highs are singing and precise neck and bridge are well balanced, with each personality and associated sound is superb. Roundness, warmth and precision, it's party time!
As said in other reviews, the microphones respond very well to the nuances of the game
A big plus for me is the service of Mr Crel on the phone he takes the time to explain things, advise.
I went to the store where I bought my Squier, the seller has tried it and said she sounded better than some US ...

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
I had Seymour Duncan Crel before, they are fine, but that's a step up anyway, this is not a "silent" but the noise is ridiculous, for perfectionists, there is version of "silent".

- How would you rate the quality / price?
Something crazy, microphones are of this quality to € 125 a pair, I'm interested.

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...

I would of course, I have a MM with 2 humbuckers, I feel that I'm going to recraquer Crel microphones.
Bravo

I use these mics for a week, but I have another bass equipped with this brand (see my CREL pb41 lmême review this site).
I like the sound, accurate, deep bass and clear, it's simple in the middle of a salsa orchestra with equal volume compared to my old seymour there I get a perfectly indescribable happiness and more! I have never seen anything like it except on bass luthier pre-equipped with crel.en slap is formidable! an incredible presence without parasite.
I tried everything, especially manufacturing overseas, it was simply the best microphones Pau lowest in the world.
the price / quality ratio is the best in the market and in addition the manufacturer is available on the phone and very good advice. a passion I think.
I do it again without hesitation the same choice for my third bass ...

Yeah, these pickups sound!

My bass is a model not common, since it is a kit-based ESP brand elements, a handle and a Precision Bass body, a violin I have gained 20 years ago at MC2 Bordeaux.
At the time, I pushed the active pickups Reflex (UK brand) that I also sell ...

But I longed to return to passive pickups, and of good quality if possible.

It seemed that these active pickups (the SLR) smoothed over the sound from the acoustic
(Cello), I was a little taken aback by these microphones that removes many shades, ideal for funk or metal but not for me, with my game subtle.

My research led me to Crel and something attracted me, attracted to the holistic approach,
the "speech" without bragging, just the guy who looks to be honest. . . the fact implement the following components for extensive, and the fact that it is not too far from me (I'm 2 hours from Pau), short I started by guessing that I was not mistaken . . . but without really knowing. . .

I received my order in 3 days, I went to Bordeaux to buy parts I missed, (knobs, condo, jack and cable) and got attacked for assembly.
As I am a slow, it took me four hours, and I expect that it does not necessarily work. . .
Just plugged it worked directly on the plane and was able to provide tasty bite to the delights of these microphones. . .

It works very very well. . .

Very little interference, significantly less than the Fender Jazz Bass Mexico which I used last year, an impressive dynamic, I almost feel like much dynamic range with a bass. . . I touch the strings, they whisper ... I slap violent and I find myself confronted with the limits of the instrument and amp, but not to those microphones. . . I can not wait to try on the big stuff amplification to see who gives the first, stringed instruments, amplification or microphones? ......

In repeats, compared to the Jazz Bass that I quoted earlier, the difference is phenomenal ...

Where I hammered to get sound, with Crel I support a little more. . that's all. . .
I play generally thinner, quieter ... far more nuanced. . . and the sound is much richer than I am when I leave notes and sound is a treat ... that grain!
The drummer, the singer made me positive thoughts on the audibility and clarity of sound heard .. I am surprised and almost "by-play" when he should fit in fine in the overall mix so that answers ...
In short, it works very well!

It cost me 139 Euros with the port (just mics) I added about 35 Euros of components,
around 175 Euros all inclusive and I do not regret a thing, not having discovered these pickups sooner!

my ears hear the microphone for 21 days

my jb was equipped with simple micro model Fender vintage'75 ... So original purchase during my JazzBass (it's a U.S. model of 98 with ash body and maple neck ... all beautiful !)
opinions shared on Dimarzio ultrajazz and the German manufacturer Delano encourage me to choose Crel for value for money and return more positive qu'enjolivant of these microphones. For the same price as Crel the delano sell anyway to 188 E

their forte is the first evidence of momentum on their side and their homogeneity in the sound spectrum of the low
as stipulated on the website of Mr CREL, these micro are there to give new life to your old jazz bass whether Mexican, Japanese or USA but not here to give them a different color than modern or typed. they beautify the grain JazzBass specific that we know.
JB 42 of micro Crel are also fitted as standard on models that low and even designs the official guitar Luhier Capelli (based in Ain or I brought up the famous microphone).

then to finish this report by praise my old Fender vintage microphones, this is what I noticed on micro CREL:
* More definition of the medium and that's definitely their strength
* More dynamic game to finger
* No pop playing slap (no pad attraction of magnet / rope)
* Sound less mushy and more balanced the serious dan surtou neck pickup
* More percussive sound in the medium to high bridge
* Over medium low attendance
* Senior medium rougher than before ... and snoring or more of precision
* A bit compressed and acute