fretmeister Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I like P-bass sounds... but I prefer a J neck profile. I'd rather not buy and then have the hassle of changing the neck, so is there anything like that as a stock instrument? ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I would also like to know if there has ever been a jazz bass with a P neck stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 the mexican 'cowpoke' precisions had jazz necks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Frank Bello Bass = P-neck + J-body + P/J pickups, best of everything [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/Fender%20Frank%20Bello%20Signature%20Bass/22082011861.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) The P-Bass special has a Jazz neck as well as a Jazz pickup in the [s] neck [/s][i] bridge[/i] position. Edited June 2, 2012 by PURPOLARIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 This was an option for 60's Precisions. Not sure after that. Duck Dunn had a J neck on his P bass. If you can find one, his Lakland signature bass would be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeptrying Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 There's a few to choose from. in the 80's fender japan made the p bass special as mentioned above. witch is what Duff Mckagan played with Guns n Roses he's also used the aerodyne jazz bass, same p'up configuration. Fender now make the Duff signature p bass in Mexico. also theres the aerodyne p bass. All have jazz necks hope this helps and good luck finding your bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1338644534' post='1677568'] Frank Bello Bass = P-neck + J-body + P/J pickups, best of everything [/quote] Wow John, you should definitely get one of those! ...Oh, right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 My 90s MiM Deluxe Series P Bass Special has a Jazz neck. The slightly earlier US made California Series (same parts, different factory) also has a Jazz neck, being made from the same parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Transaxle Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 [quote name='bigjohn' timestamp='1338648213' post='1677643'] My 90s MiM Deluxe Series P Bass Special has a Jazz neck. The slightly earlier US made California Series (same parts, different factory) also has a Jazz neck, being made from the same parts [/quote] +1 for the Deluxe P bass but, if its like mine its active so migfht diverge from the P bass sound the OP was after. Sounds damn good to me though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 [quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1338643911' post='1677553'] I would also like to know if there has ever been a jazz bass with a P neck stock? [/quote] Almost. Mark Hoppus sig. Jazz Body, Precision Pick-ups, P neck. Close, but no cigar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1338659452' post='1677786'] Almost. Mark Hoppus sig. Jazz Body, Precision Pick-ups, P neck. Close, but no cigar! [/quote] Is there a Precision but with Jazz pickups? Either I remember seeing one... or remember wanting to see one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 Mmm. I don't want a J pickup on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 can someone explain to a Fender virgin the difference between P and J necks please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Jazz neck is thinner (across the fret-board), so can be a bit quicker to get around. Jazz at the nut is 38.1mm, Precision at the nut is 41.3mm. There are variations, but these measurements are from the Standard US models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 [quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1338643911' post='1677553'] I would also like to know if there has ever been a jazz bass with a P neck stock? [/quote] Mark Hoppus bass??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 [quote name='keeptrying' timestamp='1338647155' post='1677616'] There's a few to choose from. in the 80's fender japan made the p bass special as mentioned above. witch is what Duff Mckagan played with Guns n Roses [/quote] Interestingly, they called it the Fender Jazz Bass Special, which i thought was odd, as it was only the neck and bridge pickup that gave you any hint to a jazz bass pedigree. The active version, that i own was know as the Power Jazz Bass Special. It includes a switchable 'notch filter' type EQ as well as the passive TBX system for some great sounds. As you say though, definitely a jazz neck. Rumoured to be modelled on a '62 jazz, but i cant confirm that. Also, my CIJ 'US 70's reissue' P bass has an 'A' neck on it. Side by side to my jazz, it is incredibly similar and does not feel like a precision neck. The nut i believe is, if not exactly the same, any the odd millimetre different. These non-export P basses are also very very good and for the money, even if you had to pay 700 , itd still be a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1338722089' post='1678378'] Jazz neck is thinner (across the fret-board), so can be a bit quicker to get around. Jazz at the nut is 38.1mm, Precision at the nut is 41.3mm. There are variations, but these measurements are from the Standard US models. [/quote] PLUS Vintage P width @ 44.5mm (1.75") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 This has been a bit of a Holy Grail search for me, too. I like the P-Bass sound but can't get on with wider necks. I have the Power Jazz Bass Special (a rather splendid thing in 'Duff Mckagan white with black bits' livery). Ticks a few of the OPs boxes but not all - it has a slim and shallow neck, P-shaped body but that is where its resemblence to a P-bass ends IMO. Active, P/J pups. It sounds absolutely brilliant - very much its own thing and very much a rock bass - but I haven't managed to find a traditional P-Bass sound even used passively and with the P-pup on its own. I believe the Duff Mckagan sig model has a P-profile neck, rather than the Jazz profile? Similarly my Precision Lyte has a P-shaped body (smaller, though) and a skinny, shallow neck (one of the best necks I have had) but, again, active and with P/J pups - doesn't sound like a P-Bass. I have a J. East preamp in it and can almost get there, but not quite. Of the basses I have owned/still own the ones that sound most like the traditional P-Bass that have skinnier necks have been my old Westone Thunder 1A and, bizarrely, my Hohner B-Bass and identically sounding Hohner B2A. All have that woody P-bass tone by the bucket load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1338984843' post='1681934'] This has been a bit of a Holy Grail search for me, too. I like the P-Bass sound but can't get on with wider necks.. [/quote] I beat the quest by building Warmoth using Alder body with Fender Original pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohn Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 [quote name='Leon Transaxle' timestamp='1338652006' post='1677686'] +1 for the Deluxe P bass but, if its like mine its active so migfht diverge from the P bass sound the OP was after. Sounds damn good to me though [/quote] Not all the MiMs are active, though most are, mine's not. I don't think the California Series are active. The one's I've seen haven't been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanew Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 (edited) [quote name='dood' timestamp='1338975123' post='1681741'] Interestingly, they called it the Fender Jazz Bass Special, which i thought was odd, as it was only the neck and bridge pickup that gave you any hint to a jazz bass pedigree.[/quote] This "strange" Jazz Bass Special (written on the headstock) was my first fretless bass : definitively a PB look (body shape and pickup) but named JB ??? Only due to neck dimension and bridge PU added ? If you take time to think about it, it can be logical : the JB's personality comes from THIS bridge PU added to neck one, AND the thin neck. So one day i understood its name. Am i wrong ? Whatever the name, it gives you large possibilities and fine ergonomy. Chuck Dunn can't be wrong. Mine was passive and TOTAL BLACK (hardware, body, neck headstock). I loved it These basses are well designed and built but cheap. Let's hunt and take care of them... Edited June 7, 2012 by Emanew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanew Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) I found that in ThebassGallery Sixty and Seventy looks mixed... http://www.thebassgallery.com/product_details.cfm?ID=2301&type=Bass%20Guitar Edited June 12, 2012 by Emanew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrush threepwood Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 [quote name='Emanew' timestamp='1339466527' post='1688922'] I found that in ThebassGallery Sixty and Seventy looks mixed... http://www.thebassgallery.com/product_details.cfm?ID=2301&type=Bass%20Guitar [/quote] I think this may be my perfect bass... if it weren't for the active electronics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 If only the green was somewhat darker, I'd nab it BSB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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