nash Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Everytime I see one it has a Jazz neck. Why? I like a PJ but I also really love the P neck way more than a Jazz. Not just for the feel but also the tone. There should just be an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panamonte Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Here you go: [URL=http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/panamonte/media/Am%20Dlx%20P.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z394/panamonte/Am%20Dlx%20P.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Is that the new USA Elite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panamonte Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 No, it's the post-2010 American Deluxe Precision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 There's a few P/Js with Precision neck, including various Precision 'Special' or 'Deluxe' models and the Tony Franklin Sig. IIRC there's one of the latter on sale here at present at a pretty decent price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Fair enough. I think ideally I want a PJ with P neck and EMG pickups with no preamp. So ideally I don't want to buy a bass for £1k just to change it up. Maybe just make a bitsa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiipopes Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 The only item about a P/J that I recommend, if going with conventional passive pickups instead of actives, is to use a split-coil humbucker for the J pickup so that it will match the noise reduction of the P pickup; and the only logistical detail I recommend is that the player consider getting an instrument, or if it is being installed aftermarket, to consider using the '70's position (slightly closer to the bridge than the '60's position) for the J-pickup to get a little more contrast in the tone of the two pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 [quote name='nash' timestamp='1459353262' post='3015727'] Fair enough. I think ideally I want a PJ with P neck and EMG pickups with no preamp. So ideally I don't want to buy a bass for £1k just to change it up. Maybe just make a bitsa. [/quote] Generally speaking that's the best bet, especially if you can get the body and neck used. I've a late '70s Kubicki P/J body loaded with Badass bridge, Norstrand PJ set and a Kiogon stacked VT/VT circuit that I'll probably be listing in basses for sale soon, I'll drop you a line when I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 [quote name='iiipopes' timestamp='1459353556' post='3015732'] The only item about a P/J that I recommend, if going with conventional passive pickups instead of actives, is to use a split-coil humbucker for the J pickup so that it will match the noise reduction of the P pickup; and the only logistical detail I recommend is that the player consider getting an instrument, or if it is being installed aftermarket, to consider using the '70's position (slightly closer to the bridge than the '60's position) for the J-pickup to get a little more contrast in the tone of the two pickups. [/quote] Agree re making sure that the two PUPs work together, although the J-PUP does;t necessarily have to be stacked/split. Only problem with going close to the bridge with the J-PUP is that the output level can suffer compared to the P-PUP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Cheers Beedster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timhiggins Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Does a p neck really sound different to a j on the same bass ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 [quote name='nash' timestamp='1459341360' post='3015594'] Everytime I see one it has a Jazz neck. Why? I like a PJ but I also really love the P neck way more than a Jazz. Not just for the feel but also the tone. There should just be an option. [/quote] Me too. That's why I bought... ...no, I'm not going to say it. I'll be mocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I thought this was going to be similar to the "t shirts for bassists" thread. Would you wear a pair of Fender PJs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 [quote name='timhiggins' timestamp='1459448506' post='3016765'] Does a p neck really sound different to a j on the same bass ? [/quote] I think so. For example, where the strings pass over the pickup on a P, the spacing would be slightly less between the strings with a J neck. And also more/less wood changes tone IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1459450913' post='3016806'] I thought this was going to be similar to the "t shirts for bassists" thread. Would you wear a pair of Fender PJs? [/quote] Highway Onesies?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Hahaha excellent pyjama comments! Bass wise, I'm tempted to find a 60's RI P neck and route a p pickup in my MIJ Jazz bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) [quote name='nash' timestamp='1459501888' post='3017101'] Hahaha excellent pyjama comments! [/quote] I have to admit I did scour google images yesterday trying to find a picture of some fender pyjamas to post here... alas it's appears that at no point in their long history have they produced any. Edited April 1, 2016 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 There's a serious gap in the market there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie1965 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 [quote name='timhiggins' timestamp='1459448506' post='3016765'] Does a p neck really sound different to a j on the same bass ? [/quote] No. I have a MIM P bass special deluxe with the J profile neck, I also have a mid 90's P neck and have swapped them over and it sounds identical. just feels different. I prefer the nut spacing on the J so swapped back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 [quote name='nash' timestamp='1459502129' post='3017104'] There's a serious gap in the market there. [/quote] Wear a dressing gown then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassie Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Here's my modified P, with added J. Precision neck, J pup 5mm closer to the bridge than on a normal jazz. Stack knob too. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleMalt Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 [quote name='timhiggins' timestamp='1459448506' post='3016765'] Does a p neck really sound different to a j on the same bass ? [/quote] Personally I very very highly doubt it. I would eat a hat if you could A/B it and tell a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 As a confirmed Precision nut, I'd say go get a Yamaha BB 424. Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1459502055' post='3017102'] I have to admit I did scour google images yesterday trying to find a picture of some fender pyjamas to post here... alas it's appears that at no point in their long history have they produced any. [/quote] Get them elsewhere, you'd think Fender would know about PJs [url="http://www.cafepress.com/+fender+pajamas"]http://www.cafepress...+fender+pajamas[/url] [url="https://www.target.com.au/p/men-s-fender-short-pyjama-set/57609263"]https://www.target.c...ma-set/57609263[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 [quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1459771376' post='3019367'] Get them elsewhere, you'd think Fender would know about PJs [url="http://www.cafepress.com/+fender+pajamas"]http://www.cafepress...+fender+pajamas[/url] [url="https://www.target.com.au/p/men-s-fender-short-pyjama-set/57609263"]https://www.target.c...ma-set/57609263[/url] [/quote] that's my Christmas present sorted then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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