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Do I need a Jazz or PJ bass? SX

What bass you recommend?

  • Jazz 5 string

    Votes: 34 52.3%

  • PJ 4 string

    Votes: 31 47.7%
  • Total voters
    65
#4
ironrat said:
Well Jordasch, thats the point. I want to have a 5 string but also to have the PJ combination. Thats my dilema......if I could I just purchase both.
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The thing is, learning has nothing to do with your gear. Most people you see who play an instrument differently, upside down, reversed, etc., didnt have any other way, yet theyre amazing musicians.

The equipment has nothing to do with it.

If you want to learn a 5 string, buy the 5. If you want more tonal options, buy the PJ..

BUT, if youre looking to learn, put the money into lessons, books, cds, etc. ;)
 
#6
ironrat said:
Hi guys:

I currently have a PBASS copy franken bass and I want another bass. I am between a 4 string SX PJ or a 5 string J SX.

What bass will be better to keep learning?
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The 5-string J bass will definitely expand your range, so for maximum challenge I'd move that direction. as a bonus, you'll get the very different Jazz sound. Be warned, though, it can be a big jump from 4-string if you haven't played a 5-string before. You may decide you can't live without the low B string anymore! :D
 
#12
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If I lived on CONUS (I live in Guayama, map: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]) that will be a very good option.....but shipping for one to Puerto Rico is about $50 for 1 bass and $82.59 for 2. I thought about that.
 
#14
If you want to learn 5 then buy the 5er. You can always get a tonal change (via bass, pups, etc.) later.

If you want a tonal change then look into the pj. I play 5ers and am currently learning to play fretless on a beater p that I picked up for 75.00 at a pawn shop. I will smooth out the neck where the overambitious person ripped the fret wire out. Then I will fill in the gaps and hopefully not screw up the epoxy coating. That is learning as well. :)

JMHT
 
#16
Stumpy said:
If you want to learn 5 then buy the 5er. You can always get a tonal change (via bass, pups, etc.) later.

If you want a tonal change then look into the pj. I play 5ers and am currently learning to play fretless on a beater p that I picked up for 75.00 at a pawn shop. I will smooth out the neck where the overambitious person ripped the fret wire out. Then I will fill in the gaps and hopefully not screw up the epoxy coating. That is learning as well. :)

JMHT
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are that 5 notes(on the 5str) really THAT necesary?
I love the look of the PJ, curious about the J


since I am still a beginner, so I think I will stay on 4strings by now. But I WILL get a 5str eventually.

Thanks for voting
 

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