Fender P or Fender Jazz?

[Bassman822]

IMHO, even the Lakland Skylines feel a lot like a broken in Fender. I have a 44-02, as well as Jazzes and PBasses

 

[steamthief]

Why choose? P/J's rule!!

This - best of both worlds. I have a Fender P/J, built in '97, that's very cool.

 

[513rocks.com]

now that is funny.........

 

[slaps76]

You must come from the land of lak?

I come from the land of sarcasm

 

[RBX4]

okay smartie... but riddle me this... which one is best.... FOR METAL?

 

[ghostdog93]

Why choose? P/J's Precisions rule!!

I prefer P/J Jazzes, myself.

 

[bassplayer8953]

Funny, I just ran across another import Fender "clone" that sells for Fender MIA prices.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/wh...ss-production-793532/index3.html#post11260568

True...unless you get it used. For a MIM price. And yes I did...

 

[wideyes]

The Squier Carrotbass is the only choice in this situation.

 

[air_leech]

Depends, you do want to play jazz, or play with precision?

but what if the OP wishes to play precise jazz?

 

[VixCosmicHippo]

Well out of the two I prefer jazz basses, always loved them. Though I do prefer p/js better than both...

 

[GregC]

True...unless you get it used. For a MIM price. And yes I did...

That's cool. Skylines can be bought used, too.

 

[Duke21]

L?klands are awesome. They have sold-gold cores and are finished with diluted pixie dust. So dreamy.

Fender Js and Ps are so different that you'll need two of each: one with rounds in the finish of your choice, and one in the official TB-approved finish (sunburst with a tort guard). The TB-approved P will need flats, no matter what sort of music you're playing.

Get out your wallet.

Almost tend to agree, I own both a p bass and J bass, like them both, but if I had to choose one it will be the jazz as it can do more things.
I have rounds on both though, nickel plated rounds.
I'm not very fond of a p-j bass, while some like it due to have both, I feel like a p-j is neither a jazz or a p bass.

 

[bassplayer8953]

That's cool. Skylines can be bought used, too.

Agreed. With used there are no absolutes; deals are where you find them. My original post about Lakland prices was about new. And yes, the ESP at its new strreet price is high also. For 1500 new the MIA Fender American Deluxe would be my 1st choice.

 

[Nev375]

but what if the OP wishes to play precise jazz?

You will need a Hoppus bass for that.

 

[iunno]

Play them first (very important) and decide for yourself. I don't like the way Jazzes sound or feel, to the point that I wouldn't even want something similar in design, but I think P basses are great.

 

[slaps76]

but what if the OP wishes to play precise jazz?

Then he has to pick the right color, obviously!

 

[madmatt]

Well to me the main difference would be the necks.
Jazz necks are smaller, P's are bigger.
But you already knew that.

 

[rayzak]

Both are great. That's something you must figure out for yourself.

If it were me, i'd go play a bunch of Fender Standard P's & J's at your local shop... their not difficult to find. If one "speaks" to you, get it.
If you want a truly "world class" instrument, i'd look for a used US Lakland 44-60 or 44-64. I firmly believe that used US Lakland's are some of the best deals to be had in existence. Wonderful instruments.... truly!!!

Skyline's are excellent instruments as well. If you can find some to play, make sure you do.

 

[RBX4]

Both are great. That's something you must figure out for yourself.

If it were me, i'd go play a bunch of Fender Standard P's & J's at your local shop... their not difficult to find. If one "speaks" to you, get it.
If you want a truly "world class" instrument, i'd look for a used US Lakland 44-60 or 44-64. I firmly believe that used US Lakland's are some of the best deals to be had in existence. Wonderful instruments.... truly!!!

Skyline's are excellent instruments as well. If you can find some to play, make sure you do.

Ty!

 

[wideyes]

There's always PJ Harvey...