discreet Posted July 3, 2015 Author Posted July 3, 2015 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1435963325' post='2814105'] What about a white P bass with a Jazz pup? [/quote] You mean a P/J? Not the same as two Jazz pups... You can't blend a P pup with a J pup in the same way. IMHO, anyway. Quote
Billy Apple Posted July 3, 2015 Posted July 3, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1435963808' post='2814111'] You mean a P/J? Not the same as two Jazz pups... You can't blend a P pup with a J pup in the same way. IMHO, anyway. [/quote] Oh, go on... http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Spector_Euro4_LX_SE_5_classic.html Quote
discreet Posted July 3, 2015 Author Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1435964414' post='2814113'] Oh, go on... http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Spector_Euro4_LX_SE_5_classic.html [/quote] Ohh... Yes, that is indeed very nice, but I want a P-width neck! Edited July 3, 2015 by discreet Quote
discreet Posted July 4, 2015 Author Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) Thanks to Rumple (Dave) for a link to a UK bass body builder... they asked for pics of the proposed body and I was fortunate enough to find these pics of what I want (on eBay US)... [url="http://s734.photobucket.com/user/discreet-uk/slideshow/P%20Body%20Jazz"]http://s734.photobucket.com/user/discreet-uk/slideshow/P%20Body%20Jazz[/url] It will be interesting to see what their quote is like. Edited July 4, 2015 by discreet Quote
sellisnba Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) Hi discreet I have been experimenting this afternoon with my basses, I've put a P bass neck on my jazz body. Your more than welcome to give it a try to see what you think of the combo. [url="https://flic.kr/p/uC7Mvk"][/url] Edited July 4, 2015 by sellisnba Quote
discreet Posted July 4, 2015 Author Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) [quote name='sellisnba' timestamp='1436018108' post='2814370'] Hi discreet I have been experimenting this afternoon with my basses, I've put a P bass neck on my jazz body. Your more than welcome to give it a try to see what you think of the combo. [/quote] That's very kind of you, thanks! But I'm in London so it may be impractical... How does it play? I'm assuming a P neck is heavier than a J neck - are you noticing increased neck-dive? Edited July 4, 2015 by discreet Quote
PlungerModerno Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1436021144' post='2814401'] That's very kind of you, thanks! But I'm in London so it may be impractical... How does it play? I'm assuming a P neck is heavier than a J neck - are you noticing increased neck-dive? [/quote] Well given that a Jazz body is usually about 15 - 20% heavier (IME) I very much doubt it! This may be just that I've had some heavier Jazz's but I think the extra pickup adds a little mass to the bridge area (depends on the pickup - some are lighter than others. In general 2 Jazz pickups are about twice the weight of a split P pickup). Quote
sellisnba Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 Hi It play's ok. I'm not a huge fan of P necks so I couldn't gel with it really. Regarding neck dive, It's certainly more evident when playing sat down without a strap. Playing with a strap it's well balanced. When I had both necks off there was quite a bit of difference in weight, The P neck being heavier. Hope this helps Quote
Rich Posted July 4, 2015 Posted July 4, 2015 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1435930234' post='2813736'] If anything, a Jazz width neck on a P-bass seems to be quite a popular idea, so I reckon you shouldn't have any trouble finding a buyer for the leftover body and neck. [/quote] Yup, my bitsa P bass has a J neck. My stupid little fingers prefer pencilnecks. Quote
Byo Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 Also my bitsa P has an All Parts J neck. I have read that Jazzes with P necks tend to have an interesting tone. Quote
discreet Posted July 5, 2015 Author Posted July 5, 2015 [quote name='Byo' timestamp='1436065170' post='2814686'] I have read that Jazzes with P necks tend to have an interesting tone. [/quote] I was wondering about that. I have a theory that chunkier necks produce a thumpier sound, but have no proof, of course... Quote
Paul S Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 An oblique thought - I had a Squier Silver Series Jazz and the neck on that was 40mm at the nut. Felt exactly the same as the Silver Series Precision I had. Quote
miles'tone Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) Pm'd Edited July 5, 2015 by miles'tone Quote
discreet Posted July 5, 2015 Author Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) OK, then... lateral thinking. This G&L L2000 with maple neck, 1.75" (44.5mm) nut width, ash body, twin humbuckers switchable every which way and with a 3-band active/passive circuit coming in at £425..? I'm no fan of blueburst, but every other box is ticked... [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/gl_tribute_l_2000_premium_bb.htm"]http://www.thomann.d..._premium_bb.htm[/url] Edited July 5, 2015 by discreet Quote
Billy Apple Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1436096614' post='2814865'] but every other box is ticked... [/quote] Especially the one that says 'head-stock looks like crap' Nice looking bridge tho Quote
discreet Posted July 5, 2015 Author Posted July 5, 2015 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1436097021' post='2814872'] Especially the one that says 'head-stock looks like crap' [/quote] Thpp! I know, but I've owned a Sire V7 so am used to it... Quote
dave_bass5 Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1436098247' post='2814880'] Thpp! I know, but I've owned a Sire V7 so am used to it... [/quote] IMO the Sire is not even in the same league as the G&L abominations :-) Quote
discreet Posted July 5, 2015 Author Posted July 5, 2015 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1436099732' post='2814893'] IMO the Sire is not even in the same league as the G&L abominations :-) [/quote] It is as far as crappy headstocks go... Quote
Billy Apple Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 The head-stock is the one thing about G&L basses. Otherwise I'd be all over this.. Anyway, don't let us rain on your parade Quote
miles'tone Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 I really like the G&L headstock, don't see the problem at all. It appeals to the (now ex)surfer in me though I s'pose. Reminds me of cresting waves, dude! Quote
discreet Posted July 5, 2015 Author Posted July 5, 2015 [quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1436103797' post='2814944'] I really like the G&L headstock, don't see the problem at all. It appeals to the (now ex)surfer in me though I s'pose. Reminds me of cresting waves, dude! [/quote] Then it should appeal to the (now ex)alcoholic in me. Reminds me of a bottle-opener... Quote
Jus Lukin Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) - Edited February 22, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote
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