BassAdder60 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Hey folks I have just the one bass, Fender Player Series PBass and it’s very good too. As getting to stores is / has been difficult and some locally have limited stock .. my question is for my second bass should I get a PBass with a different neck say maple ? Or get something very different? Trying to stay with a close match in neck / nut width and a budget of £700 or less ideally new It would be mostly a back up bass as I’m delighted with the lovely tone I get from my current new PBass and I’m happy to set them up so it does really play nicely Prior to this some years back I had an EBMM Stingray 4 USA model and I thought it couldn’t be beaten ! I think I actually prefer the PBass ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Why do you require a second bass? 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, hooky_lowdown said: Why do you require a second bass? Lol .. surely thats outlawed saying that on Basschat !!! You are right I don’t need one but I would like one ( perhaps ) Edited May 12, 2021 by BassAdder27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Have you thought about a jazz , or is the nut too narrow, my P was my go to bass for years but now I prefer jazzes, it’s nice to have both 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 P-basses are obviously the best but you're not going to get a lot out of having two virtually the same - you could go one with flats & one with rounds? Or go for an early 50s Tele style P? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 If looking for a backup bass to a Precision check out the Vintage V4, seriously good instruments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 What about one of these 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Take a P bass, reverse the split pickup, add a J pickup, add active electronics, have it built in the same Mexico factory, give it a roasted maple neck, paint it a fantastic colour, get it almost-new from BC, pay £700 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) I recommend going for a G&L L2000 tribute. I've owned every variation of P bass, Jazz and i own a Stingrays too but I was really impressed when I bought a G&L L2500 (which is the 5 string version). It's insanely versatile, as it has two pickups which can be played in series and in parallel mode. On it's own it sounds great but I've played it with a band too and it really has a great bottom end and clarity too. It's new price is well under the £700 you were wanting to spend. This is a video of the USA version (the Tributes are made in Indonesia). Edited May 12, 2021 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I'd think about a PJ set up. You get the benefit of keeping the P which you're happy with, plus the addition of a J pup to refine/ enhance the tonal package. Lots of companies making PJs so you're spoilt for choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 54 minutes ago, gjones said: I recommend going for a G&L L2000 tribute. I've owned every variation of P bass, Jazz and i own a Stingrays too but I was really impressed when I bought a G&L L2500 (which is the 5 string version). It's insanely versatile, as it has two pickups which can be played in series and in parallel mode. On it's own it sounds great but I've played it with a band too and it really has a great bottom end and clarity too. It's new price is well under the £700 you were wanting to spend. This is a video of the USA version (the Tributes are made in Indonesia). I had briefly a G & L L2000 Tribute but the neck was too chunky and it had a fault on the active tone controls .. if I recall when you turned the bass tone the volume went off !! Wiring was faulty I guess.. I sent it back and got my Pbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Have you thought about a jazz , or is the nut too narrow, my P was my go to bass for years but now I prefer jazzes, it’s nice to have both 🙂 Never played a Jazz so not sure I would like the slimmer neck compared to the PBass which seems about right Im not so keen on the Jazz body shape either and prefer the traditional PBass body shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, BassAdder27 said: Never played a Jazz so not sure I would like the slimmer neck compared to the PBass which seems about right Im not so keen on the Jazz body shape either and prefer the traditional PBass body shape They definitely feel and sound different BA, if you’re anywhere near me you’re welcome to borrow one to try 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Really you need a P, J and a MM 🤫 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Ignore everyone above, you clearly need a Fretless Precision 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 17 minutes ago, ped said: Really you need a P, J and a MM 🤫 With bodies in Alder, Ash, Maple, Mahogany, Bubinga... give me a minute and I'll think of more 9 minutes ago, Beedster said: Ignore everyone above, you clearly need a Fretless Precision With fingerboards in Maple, Pau ferro, Ebony, Wenge... give me a minute and I'll think of more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 hour ago, BassAdder27 said: I had briefly a G & L L2000 Tribute but the neck was too chunky and it had a fault on the active tone controls .. if I recall when you turned the bass tone the volume went off !! Wiring was faulty I guess.. I sent it back and got my Pbass You should have given it to me.... 😲!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020Jazz Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, BassAdder27 said: Never played a Jazz so not sure I would like the slimmer neck compared to the PBass which seems about right Im not so keen on the Jazz body shape either and prefer the traditional PBass body shape "Never played a Jazz..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 9 hours ago, BassAdder27 said: for my second bass should I get a PBass with a different neck say maple ? Or get something very different? I own two bass guitars, both Precisions, both with flats. So if I were you, I'd go for another flavour of P bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Other basses are available All joking aside, experiment, short scale, fretless, 6-string..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Another vote for a PJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 25 minutes ago, Skybone said: Another vote for a PJ. I love the idea of P/Js, but despite lots of experimentation in practice and rehearsal, in live and recording situations I always end up using the P-PUP only. It's perhaps a function of the music I play and the ideal sound in my head of course, but I find the back J-PUP far more useful when it can be blended with another J-PUP than when blended with a P-PUP. Only exception for me has been on fretless perhaps, when a solo'd back J-PUP can come into its own (all my opinion of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 You could trade in the existing P and with the cash buy a higher spec P bass. Or have a Jazz pup fitted at the bridge. Or get one of the Fender Japanese Boxer basses which look amazing. Or get a stonkingly good second hand amp for that cash. Seriously, I like the idea of having one bass that you love and sticking with it. OK, OK, I've got six basses, but if I need to record anything I always get out the fretless Kramer I've had for near 20 years, whether the recording needs fretless or not. It's by far the cheapest and "lowest quality" bass I have, it's just "me" on record. If you really need a spare and your current P is your number 1 forever then go for Vintage, Squier or Harley Benton P or PJ as a backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, uk_lefty said: I like the idea of having one bass that you love and sticking with it. OK, OK, I've got six basses......... Basschat summarised in a single elegant line of text 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 16 minutes ago, Beedster said: Basschat summarised in a single elegant line of text I'm trying to change, really I am. 1 is up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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