EssentialTension Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I refer you to my previous answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Ric 4003 Nah just kidding, it's gotta be a P if that's what you're choosing between, P has much the simpler and more workable tone in my opinion, plus the J's skinny neck is just yucky, you're playing a bass for god sake man, have a decent sized bit of wood in your hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I am Precision player. Always have been. I bought a new 2009 US Standard Jazz once - as I thought I should also have one. I liked it. I played it on a lot of gigs. It was [i]maybe [/i]a little easier to play than my Precisions - that could have been the thinner neck, or it could have been that it seemed to be lighter than my Precisions (although some people say Jazzes are generally heavier). I never weighed it. That was just my impression. It may also have been a more convenient body shape? I dunno. It sure was "a looker" though, in black / black / maple. Typical Jazz bark too. I only ever really used the neck pickup - as I found the bridge pickup way too trebly on its own. I didn't even like the sound of the pickup when it was just a bit blended in. There was just something about the Jazz though - that didn't quite have the mojo of my Precisions. Also, I like the fact that my Precisions (both 1999 string thru US Standard models) have necks like caveman's clubs. Huge tree trunks that I need to wrestle with. I'm not the most delicate of people. Maybe they suit me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Both are great, the Jazz neck will feel closer to your Jaydee and Status necks. My P bass has an A width neck so it feels exactly like my Jazzes but sounds like a Precision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 My fave precision I had was the Nate Mendel p with a thinner neck and loved the retro look of it, but as mentioned before I love jaydee and status basses the best so I'm only looking to spend small on the 'other' basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I have to say Precision because there is nothing I like about Jazz basses - don't like the sound, don't like the necks & think they are really ghastly looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canarybass Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 [quote name='clauster' timestamp='1373880466' post='2142449'] P bass, J neck. [/quote] Exact opposite for me! I love the Jazz sound, but can't get on with the skinny neck. Best option for me is a Precision with a J pickup fitted for that Jazz growl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I like PJ's too, means I only have to carry around one bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Daveo Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Have a go of both, go what fits you best.... Ta Da. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1373852029' post='2142311'] That's interesting because I would happily deal with a larger neck if it meant I was happy with the sound. Why have a bass that doesn't have the sound you want for the sake of a comfier neck? Truckstop [/quote]It so happens that I love the sound of my jazz. The narrower neck on the Jazz is the priority for me. So much of the tone comes from the fingers, so got to keep them happy. Also prefer the body shape, it just fits like a glove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I've never liked P necks so I haven't played them much, but I do like the sound. I prefer the sound of a Jazz with the pickups wired in series though. I'm not a fan of the nasal burp you get from the bridge pickup soloed, especially when players pick near the bridge, it gets annoying to listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Picked up a classic vibe jazz tonight, like new in a hard case, just needs a new pot or it might just be Cus it hasn't been played at all since new 2 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el borracho Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Precision looks better, sounds better and plays better for me (tho not too wide a neck). But... I find the Jazz body more comfortable so that's what I'm currently using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I think that a Jazz brain with Precision fingers would be best ... but money can't buy that $hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Jazz, as that is about as wide a neck as I can use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 P Bass for me. I don't have a problem with either, just I prefer a P bass. They're a bit more comfortable to me. Liam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 [quote name='marcus bell' timestamp='1373845271' post='2142283'] Thing is my favourite basses are Jaydees and status' but I like to have a 'normal' bass too [/quote] Doesn't your Stingray fall into the "normal" category? [list] [*]If yes, then you already have the "normal" bass to compliment your preferable Jaydee. Take no further action. [*]If no, sell the Stingray and use the money to buy both a Squier Jazz and Precision. Fire a set of flatwounds on the Precision. [/list] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 I haven't got a stingray man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Yeah man, keep up. I prefer jazz basses, but depends what sound you want. Although I have never played a J whose neck pickup didn't sound like a P bass in a mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) A series/parallel switch is an absolute must for all Jazz bass heads imho. Why compromise? Be both. In a band setting a Jazz in series gets there imo (Precision like, beefy) The Jazz tone isn't for me personally, so I solely play soul-y P-bass now Edited July 16, 2013 by miles'tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1373884114' post='2142519'] Marcus, there's no point asking this question, you already know enough to make this decision, you are not a beginner. The fact is, there is no 'best bass for metal', or anything else. Instruments are very personal things, it has to feel right, sound right, look right, be reliable, and overall be right for the applications you will put it too. I don't like P necks, so a Jazz is what I go for. I almost never use the bridge pup but it's useful for some little effects and harmonics I do. I get the impression you have no real idea of what bass you want, I think you just like buying and selling them. If you play much more you may find that any bass with certain characteristics you favour will be suitable, and as bass it will be relegated in your mind to be just a tool. GAS is most prominent in quiet periods. [/quote] +1 [quote name='marcus bell' timestamp='1373845271' post='2142283'] Thing is my favourite basses are Jaydees and status' but I like to have a 'normal' bass too, so I'm in between a squier jazz or precision.... [/quote] Well keep in mind that you won't sound like Mark King on either a jazz or precision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 [quote name='Josh' timestamp='1373967388' post='2143595'] +1 Well keep in mind that you won't sound like Mark King on either a jazz or precision. [/quote] Well I know that lol , unless your trying to mimic the 'one man' album sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceonaboy Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Im quite glad I dont sound like Mark King, nothing against him as he is a virtuoso, but I hate his sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 How about looking at the Squire P Special. I got one a few years ago for peanuts, new. It's a P body, J neck, P neck split pick up and the bridge J pick up. Controls are J type, vol, vol & tone. For me it's the best of both all in one. It's now got a new wiring kit fitted, with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder pick ups. Total upgrade cost around £120. It does what a P should all the way but with the option of blending in a bit of bridge p/u bite. And the neck is nice and slim. It's a killer bass now and I wouldn't swap it for anything. Definitely worth a try if you see one, but upgrading the cheap stock Squire pick ups will transform the tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 [quote name='iceonaboy' timestamp='1373974179' post='2143686'] Im quite glad I dont sound like Mark King, nothing against him as he is a virtuoso, but I hate his sound [/quote] I'm a MASSIVE mark king fan! But absolutely hate his sound these Days it's been downhill for a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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