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Difference btween Jazz and P-Bass?

#21
Differences between a Precision and a Jazz are as follows:

  • Sound
  • Looks
  • Feel

Pick the one that wins in at least 2 out 3 categories. Though, you might want to weigh Looks a little less than the other 2.
 
#22
jlepre said:
I couldn't decide, so I got the best of both.
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Me too, but in a different way.

(Sound of humongous Japanese gong...)

That's P-San on the left and J-San on the right. Double fun.

OP, welcome to TB!
 

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#25
fourstringbliss said:
Nice post! I was expecting snarky post after snarky post. If this guy is a TB noob he might not understand about the search function. I know it's a question that's been discussed to death, but given that these are probably the two most popular basses in history this should be a question we expect to get on a regular basis.
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+1

I realize that I had a little fun in the "sticky" thread (meant no offense) but this is (to me) a legit question.

I own a MIA 75RI Jazz and several P-Basses (from a 62 RI to a 57 RI). Honest to god, to me, it all comes down to preferences. I use the Ps for the heavier rock that we play and the jazz for (you guessed it) for Jazz.

Why? I LOVE the sound of a P when I am hitting it hard - through a Heritage CL and the 810. Sounds like......ROCK!

When I'm playing with the Jazz trio - nothing quite does the job like the J Bass.

Can they be interchangeable? You bet ya they can and often are.

I know that this doesn't really help a lot (I'm a player - not much of a "mechanic") but that's my take on it.

Don't get too upset with us.....we're here to help! :D
 
#28
majortoby said:
Ggvicviper pretty much nailed it. They both are insanely popular, and IMO, both sound insanely good. For me, I'd take a J over the P, because I prefer the neck, and the upper-midrange bite. However, it is proven fact that NOTHING sounds quite like a P bass played with a pick.
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This.

But.... how often will you really play with a pick? Lol, arent choices wonderful? Welcome to GAS my friend, welcome to GAS. :p
 
#29
A pretty common question, but a valid one i think.

P-basses are pretty much the "Standard" of bass guitars. Simple yet effective design, and almost every famous bassist has used one at some point, and many are still using them or some kind of copy. P's are particularly popular in rock and metal genres, but can be found in use in every genre.

J-basses were introduced as sort of a "deluxe" bass, with a somewhat more complex design and different dimensions. Compared to a P, Js have more versatility via its electronics, but usually cant quite nail the tone of a P. I also wouldnt say its quite as widespread as the P, but you can still find these basses everywhere as well.

Im personally a P-bass man. J-basses are quite nice too, and pretty much every other type of bass has borrowed (or outright copied) aspects of both designs.
 

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