Passive Fender PJ Bass

barandascaio · #1 12-02-2012, 10:22 AM

Hey guys, i'm from Brazil and i'm going to spend a week in nyc in 2013 january. I have a Fender P-Bass MiM and I'm looking for a Fender PJ Bass, like the Deluxe Active P Bass. But I like the passive sound in P-Bass. Does Fender , or any other brand, have a good Passive PJ Bass?

P.S.: I like P-bass neck and body.
P.S. 2: I have 800 dollars.

Thanks for helping me. Caio, from Brazil.

KrisHayes · #2 12-02-2012, 10:42 AM

Fender did the California Special P which was awesome. Keep an eye out for those used - they're a phenomenal deal.

barandascaio · #3 12-02-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by KrisHayes

Fender did the California Special P which was awesome. Keep an eye out for those used - they're a phenomenal deal.

Thanks, I'll look for one. What do you think about Duff Mckagan's signature? My band plays a lot of hard rock. I can find an used one easier than calfiornia's, don't you think?

audioglenn · #4 12-02-2012, 11:29 AM

I have about five of the Squier PJ basses that I bought used. I didn't pay more than $125 for any one of them. They sound great! With what you have, I would find one of them and put your P bass neck on it. If you want you could put in better replacement pickups. I just put a Fender Jazz neck on a Vintage Modified Squier body and it's unbelievable.

Deepwoods · #5 12-02-2012, 05:06 PM

Have a jazz pickup routed into your P bass or another P bass if you want to keep yours in standard configuration. My tech only charged $35 for the route plus another $35 to install and wire up the pickup and a 3-way switch.

jlepre · #6 12-02-2012, 05:14 PM

Fender Hot Rod last produced 2001. Look for one of these used. I had one, but only reason I sold it was because I just couldn't get used to playing 4 string anymore.

**ExaltBass** · #7 12-02-2012, 05:27 PM

... Always dug the Hot Rod

kurosawa · #8 12-02-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Deepwoods

Have a jazz pickup routed into your P bass or another P bass if you want to keep yours in standard configuration. My tech only charged $35 for the route plus another $35 to install and wire up the pickup and a 3-way switch.

That's right, barandascaio! So pick up a used J bridge pickup for $30. I mean, how many basses can you play at one time, anyway? And if you can't figure out how to enjoy $700 in NYC . . . well, by all means buy a spare bass. Just in case the one you already have desolders itself while you're not looking.

Gasman · #9 12-02-2012, 05:42 PM

Fender Jazz Bass Special. 1980's production, awesome basses. Yamaha BB series p/j's are also good for the money

barandascaio · #10 12-02-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jlepre

Fender Hot Rod last produced 2001. Look for one of these used. I had one, but only reason I sold it was because I just couldn't get used to playing 4 string anymore.

Do you know any place in NYC where I can find it? Any shop that might have

barandascaio · #11 12-02-2012, 05:47 PM

Thanks for helping me guys! brazilian bass forum sucks! lol

jlepre · #12 12-02-2012, 07:00 PM

Honestly you will have to watch the classifieds and hope to find one.

NOVAX · #13 12-02-2012, 07:08 PM

Aerodyne Jazz might get you there

kellyrojo · #14 12-02-2012, 07:09 PM

Some Tim Maia will sound good on a pj .
Oh oh oh que beleza !

michael_atw · #15 12-02-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by barandascaio

Do you know any place in NYC where I can find it? Any shop that might have

Funny, one was just sold on Ebay today, looks just like that one.

I picked up a late 90's Deluxe Series P-bass Special for about $300 a couple weeks ago. These can be easily had for that amount used. They are the passive version of the Deluxe Active P. Same thing.

I don't believe they make those specifically anymore so you'd have to comb the used market. I'm sure there are some large used guitar stores in NYC.

GK Growl · #16 12-02-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by audioglenn

I have about five of the Squier PJ basses that I bought used. I didn't pay more than $125 for any one of them. They sound great! With what you have, I would find one of them and put your P bass neck on it. If you want you could put in better replacement pickups. I just put a Fender Jazz neck on a Vintage Modified Squier body and it's unbelievable.

I totally agree with you audioglenn. I own (2) of the Squier Precision Bass Specials and I love them both, and they both have the stock pickups and I think they work really well. Better than my MIM P and better than my old American Standard Jazz. I paid $99 for one and $115 for the other. I have GAS for a Sherwood green and Shoreline gold one but I haven't had any luck.

audioglenn · #17 12-02-2012, 08:01 PM

Thanks, GK Growl! I'm glad to hear that you have the same impression of the Squier PJ basses. I've got a couple of red ones, a black, red sunburst, and standard sunburst. I had to spend a little bit of time setting them up, but that goes with any bass.

GK Growl · #18 12-02-2012, 08:05 PM

I've got a red and a standard sunburst one. I just found a shoreline gold one online for $149....dammit! Choices, choices.

I spent a little time setting mine up too and that's when they really came to life. I had to put new foam under the pickups on the red one and they both had way too much relief when I got them.

tomydacat · #19 12-02-2012, 09:12 PM

look up a schecter model T

johnnynitro · #20 12-02-2012, 10:21 PM

I have a jp90 For sale ! You can google them Not quiet the p bass look ! But Ive seen more then a few @ a good price !