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Do I sell the US P Bass and get a Japan Jazz?
- Thread starter UnDoNe
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First ask yourself what you like and dislike about each instrument. You may find that you what you want in the P. Whether it's a wise move or not depends on how well you like the jazz. I'd suggest going out and playing a good number of jazzes and see how you like the overall sound and feel.
Hope this helps...
Hope this helps...
Tip #1. Don't worry about the "look" of a bass.
As the above poster suggestion, make sure that you like the Jazz tone and feel before you buy or sell.
Consider maybe adding a J pickup to your P bass to get more of that bridge-J tone, or buying a cheapo Jazz before you sell your #1 and drop a wad of cash on another bass.
If your P bass give you all of the tone you need, and doesn't limit your playing in any way, I'd really suggest buying a cheap J to test out first. Usually, selling a bass you like in favor of another leads to "Seller's Remorse."
As the above poster suggestion, make sure that you like the Jazz tone and feel before you buy or sell.
Consider maybe adding a J pickup to your P bass to get more of that bridge-J tone, or buying a cheapo Jazz before you sell your #1 and drop a wad of cash on another bass.
If your P bass give you all of the tone you need, and doesn't limit your playing in any way, I'd really suggest buying a cheap J to test out first. Usually, selling a bass you like in favor of another leads to "Seller's Remorse."
keep the MIA P. you'll regret it if you sell. its a standard bass that should be in everyone's arsenal.
markjazzbassist said:
I'd rather see you try a second hand MIM Jazz before you sold that P. And I'm a Jazz player! But once you have a MIA, you never get the same feel from a MIJ or MIM.
If you love your P but are jonesing for a J, DO NOT sell the P. Find a J you love and buy it, you will be glad you have both. I am searching for a P right now and I own 3 basses.
+1markjazzbassist said:
Don't sell/trade that bass. Keep it. Wait until you can afford the Jazz, then snatch it.
ElBajista said:
Don't listen to him!
MIM - Made in Mongolia (cheap asian production)
MIA - Made in Australia (better colonial product - drier climate for seasoned woods)
MIJ - Made in Jermany (Absolut best quality)
UnDoNe said:
Well done, Weed-hopper. Now go give that P-bass a big smootch! She's probably feeling a little insecure right now.
