Show your P/J Precision!

[bassnyc1]

Here's my new baby

Valenti VTJ5 although I like to refer to it as a VTPJ5.

The P pickup can be traditional or reverse.

[KeithKlaxwell]

do any of you struggle to get the two different pickups to blend together well? any volume imbalance between the two? i always wanted a PJ but upon further research heard about this issue. if for instance Fender got it right then why don't they always keep a standard PJ model around? maybe it's so people have to purchase a P and a J

[Fran Diaz]

Originally Posted by KeithKlaxwell

do any of you struggle to get the two different pickups to blend together well? any volume imbalance between the two? i always wanted a PJ but upon further research heard about this issue. if for instance Fender got it right then why don't they always keep a standard PJ model around? maybe it's so people have to purchase a P and a J

It's important that the pickups on a PJ setup are meant to work together or you're going to be dissapointed with the way they blend, so throwing any J pickup to mix with the P isn't going to work. I love the Sadowsky PJ set on my bass, there are other matching sets available (Fralin, Aguilar has a new set).

Why is it that we have Js, Ps and PJs? Different strokes for different folks.

P vs. PJ:Some guys like the simplicity of a single pickup and doesn't want/need the additional tones that a J pickup on the bridge gives (that's cool with me). Others say that the extra wiring/magnetic pull from the J pickup messes with th P tone (I disagree with this theory).

JJ vs. PJ: A PJ with both pickups full on doesn't sound like a J. My PJ is my only electric bass since I sold my J. I sold it because I don't slap much anymore, but if there was a tone I couldn't get from my PJ that I got with my J (Sadowsky ash/maple with single coil pickups) was that amazing MM slap tone. For everything else, the PJ gives me a little extra something (that weight each note carries on the low mids due to the P pickup was the reason I kept the PJ and sold the J).

[xfredrikx]

Here's my Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass with PJ pickups.

Never tend to use the jazzpickup that much though, I feel like I get more of a "growl" from using the P-pickup by itself. I do roll up the J-pickup about 80% occasionally though.

[StoutFellow]

Originally Posted by bassnyc1

Here's my new baby

Valenti VTJ5 although I like to refer to it as a VTPJ5.

The P pickup can be traditional or reverse.

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Oh my sweet lord - that's one absolutely gorgeous looking bass guitar. Up there with the Aerodyne. Now you've gone and given me a bad gas attack...

[StoutFellow]

Originally Posted by soong

....but the term 'p/j' is hard to search on the search function.

I agree entirely - how do we petition for the terms:

• PJ
• P/J
• J/P

to be permitted in TB Search?

[CrayZee_One]

Brooklyn P/J built by Sleek Elite (Hajime) in Japan for "Ken Smith Design" using Ken's woods.
This is Godzilla......she be a monster

[Anthony Barrett]

Originally Posted by dvlmusic

Yeah - I've never gotten to play a Dingwall (which I'm totally intrigued by) but I can't get over the look. Their own designs don't bother me, but I'm such a traditionalist that the slanted pickups on that throw me every time.

Anthony - I dig the tracks. Super-pro production, and the band is nice and tight. I also like the singer's take on Eight Days - I admire that he doesn't go for Macca's phrasing and just does his own thing.

And BTW - the bass sounds fantastic. One of these days I'll get my hands on one and try it out.

Thanks for the kind words. Appreciate it.

[schecter5string]

Ok, here is mine! There are some great looking basses in this thread!

[Anthony Barrett]

Originally Posted by schecter5string

Ok, here is mine! There are some great looking basses in this thread!

Very nice bass. Cool finish. Agree on your sentiments about the basses in here too.

[pattyløve]

I know its not a precision but i just thought i'd take the opportunity to post my modded jazz

[Vince Klortho]

Originally Posted by Malak the Mad

My Sexy Beast!

A 2008 Squier Standard P-Bass Special in metallic satin pewter with matching headstock, no less. This was the bass that pushed me into the Deep End. It's a love affair!

I think that is one of the nicest basses in this thread. Very cool !

[CrayZee_One]

Originally Posted by schecter5string

Ok, here is mine! There are some great looking basses in this thread!

Ahhh, the Fender P/J Lyte!
Twas my first ever decent bass many years ago.
Nice!

[PBFACTOR]

A crazy schecter model-t i have. Smokes any american, or other, fender i've owned or played. I got lucky with this one.

[aasti3000]

Originally Posted by CrayZee_One

Brooklyn P/J built by Sleek Elite (Hajime) in Japan for "Ken Smith Design" using Ken's woods.
This is Godzilla......she be a monster

That baby looks SWEET! I wanna rape that lady! (jealousy has sunk in)

[St Drogo]

Originally Posted by aasti3000

That baby looks SWEET! I wanna rape that lady! (jealousy has sunk in)

No no, you woo a lady and make sweet, sweet love to her. Especially a lady like this.

[Steveaux]

[AdamR]

[aasti3000]

Originally Posted by soong

I love everything about this thread...I'm GASing for a PJ right now, but the term 'p/j' is hard to search on the search function.

My budget is $1k, whats the best P/J new or used? Fender Am Dlx P? (costs a little more used I know)

There a bunch of used ones on Guitar Center's Used Gear section on the website for under $1k. Try there....that's where I got mine.

[BillyB_from_LZ]

Originally Posted by aasti3000

There a bunch of used ones on Guitar Center's Used Gear section on the website for under $1k. Try there....that's where I got mine.

Soong is in Australia...a purchase of a used bass from GC isn't too feasible.