Marc S Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1463905396' post='3054786'] The answer is simple - both! But if I was forced at gunpoint to choose one, it would be a PJ with a J neck.... [/quote] Definitely both, if you can afford it, or have the space If not, then get a P, and mod it to a PJ, With which ever neck you find most comfortable I prefer a J width neck, but that's just what suits my hands & style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1463988573' post='3055470'] You should say to them that you find their lack of faith in your ability disturbing before picking one up by its neck [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='Zenitram' timestamp='1463908027' post='3054809'] A P body but with Jazz pick ups in it, with a Jazz neck that is the same size as a P neck, but it says Jazz on it, with flatwound strings from a Jazz, but used on a P, and with Jazz tuning heads for the E and A strings, but Precision heads for the D and G strings, with a BBOT bridge from a P that was put on a Jazz, but then swapped out for something fancy and put back on the P. I like to keep it simple. [/quote] Sounds a bit like my current bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Its rather like asking whether a chicken madras is better than a lamb dhansak. There's no reason why a bit of variety should be considered a bad thing. But if I could only choose one it would be a P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I have both at the moment and I'd say the Jazz gets the nod, I prefer the growl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 A growly P bass is by far and away my favourite bass tone, will full treble to cut through the mix. Go great with picks too. A maple neck P bass with the right pickups will do the job. Then again, I have never even held a jazz bass in my life let along played one! Speaking of P basses, I'll be having a very very special one made in the near future hopefully, will show you all if/when its done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='The-Ox' timestamp='1464042161' post='3056117'] Speaking of P basses, I'll be having a very very special one made in the near future hopefully, will show you all if/when its done! [/quote] Wouldn't happen to have a slab body by any chance would it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='Painy' timestamp='1464042654' post='3056121'] Wouldn't happen to have a slab body by any chance would it? [/quote] what makes you say that? was contemplating it, maybe in the future, but this one won't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='Leftfret' timestamp='1463874655' post='3054725'] (Be honest all you Rickenbacker 4001/3 and Gibson EB players - you all come back to the fold sooner or later) [/quote] Come back? I never went there in the first place. My first bass was a Burns Sonic, and after that I got an Overwater Original. Full disclosure: I did own a Squier VM Fretless Jazz once - it was fine in the shop but in the band context I couldn't get on with it at all and after 3 months it got replaced with a Pedulla Buzz. If the only options were a P or a J bass I'd go back to playing synth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1464042966' post='3056124'] If the only options were a P or a J bass I'd go back to playing synth. [/quote] You're clearly a sandwich short of a picnic, BRX, you heretic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I have one of each, [i]and[/i] a Ric. So there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkent Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 always a J. I find if I solo the neck, it's suitable enough in a live setting for the P sound, but the P sound can't touch the J sound remotely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Er.. (Popcorn thread alert) ......Jaco, Miller, Graham, Bailey, Bootsy, Barrett et al....sorry Mr Jamerson but the Jazz tops the bill for me. Although I do like a good P; currently have a custom build P/J underway (prefer the thinner neck too)...but if it came to crunch my 1974 jazz all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 paid a quick visit to guitar guitar in Birmingham today, great shop. They've got some American Standards in with custom shop pickups, the Precision was amazing, so much treble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 [quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1464021623' post='3055826'] Its rather like asking whether a chicken madras is better than a lamb dhansak. There's no reason why a bit of variety should be considered a bad thing. But if I could only choose one it would be a P. [/quote] No word of a lie, I always order a chicken dhansak as hot as a Madras... It's unbeatable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 It's a Precision for me. I like Jazzes to look at but that's about it; I don't like the neck or the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
interpol52 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I usually rehearse and gig with a 2013 Fender P bass it gets the job done every time. It's solid as a rock, a great working bass. Last night though I wanted to bed some new strings in on my Jazz so used that to rehearse... Amazing! Neck pickup on 100%, bridge at about 80% and tone at 50%. Through a Rumble 500 v3 with everything flat. I think the Precision will win in the end though, it always does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbass Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I use a Fender Jazz Special...a P body with J neck and pick ups. Its also active and has a really good range on the tone. Nice to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Daveo Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I use a ltd rb 1004 bass with a maple neck and it's got a real p bass feel it's overtaken my Sandberg and Gibson as my main bass. It's really surprised me as originally I got it as a backup but it has the ideal mix of tones..so neither Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 In 28 years of playing, well over 20 have been with a Precision so I'd say that BUT all have their place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottastopbuyinggear Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 [quote name='uk_lefty' timestamp='1464201317' post='3057544'] No word of a lie, I always order a chicken dhansak as hot as a Madras... It's unbeatable [/quote] Is that the curry equivalent of a P with a J pickup at the bridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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