(what, again?) Precision v Jazz

[Soledad]

Is it still how it was when I was a kid - there's the Precision (not P Bass please!) and the Jazz - pick one. It was like joining a gang - for life.
Years on I've owned both and calmed down a bit - I'd be OK being seen with either.
So what's the current view - Jazzes seem more common these days. Give me the current state of play.

[Lozz196]

Well on the punk/Oi circuit the Precision seems to hold more favour, not sure about any other genres though.

[Reggaebass]

I have both jazzes and precision’s and going by what I play most, it’s the jazz with la Bella flats for me 🙂

[thodrik]

Both, always both.

[chris_b]

There is always a compelling reason to have one, or the other, or both.

[gjones]

I like the neck on a Jazz and the clarity of tone.  The ideal bass sound, that I hear in my head, is the sound of a Jazz. So when I play in my Blues/Rock band, I play a Jazz.

But I also play in a country band and the Precision sound fits that genre very well. So when I play in the county band, I take my Precision.

But saying that, I saw a video of my Blues/Rock band the other day, and in it, I was playing my Precision.  It sounded pretty ballsy.

 

[ahpook]

J bass all the way. I much prefer the neck and, y'know...

Jazz

 

Edited February 7, 2019 by ahpook

[BreadBin]

I like a Jazz with a Precision neck, just to be awkward. 

[Ricky 4000]

I feel like there's change in the air...

[uk_lefty]

If I was recording or playing in a way where every nuance of my sound was important I'd go jazz. However for knocking out 80's rock and pop covers in pubs and at festivals it has to be the Precision (or since December it is the Stingray). The gutsier tone of the precision is what I prefer live.

Edited February 7, 2019 by uk_lefty

[tom1946]

Precision or Jazz??

Stingray nowadays... although I still use my Sandblasted Precision occaisionally.

[MOSCOWBASS]

I use both, horses for courses. Precision with flats, Jazz with rounds. I find the Jazz with rounds sounds nicer at home, but the Precision is great live with the big band I play with....it has a bit more depth than the jazz. Both brilliant in their own right.

[Lw.]

Both should always be the option.

Edited February 7, 2019 by Lw.

[LewisK1975]

Precision shaped PJ Basses are doing it for me at the moment!  The ideal compromise...

[Machines]

I got both, but only ever take the Jazz.

[Lfalex v1.1]

Get a Stu Hamm urge?

Almost both in one!

[EliasMooseblaster]

13 hours ago, Ricky 4000 said:

I feel like there's change in the air...

Sorry, I'll open a window...

[Teebs]

13 hours ago, Ricky 4000 said:

I feel like there's change in the air...

Got wind again?

[Soledad]

I reckon something's changed then. Nearly everyone has (and can afford) one of each. So are we talking a U.S. one of each here, or is there need (desire) for one of each but Mexican (say) is fine?
I'm going to sound very 20th Century here, but I liked the old days* - one player, one bass - JFDI.

* and cabs that weighed  a sack o' spuds - that's 112lb in old money, about 50-odd Kg. Get in there

[Ricky 4000]

Can't speak for anybody else, but I'm taking P and J as basic designs, rather than just the Fender branded ones.

I know you like "P" rather than typing "Precision" every time. 😁

[Danuman]

The P is definitely best, but so is the J.

[Teebs]

To have a P is essential; to have a J is optional.

[Ricky 4000]

2 hours ago, Teebs said:

To have a P is essential; to have a J is optional.

Or the other way around?

[Beedster]

18 hours ago, BreadBin said:

I like a Jazz with a Precision neck, just to be awkward. 

+1

[T-Bay]

Jazz every time for me, the Precision neck is like a Cricket bat.