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Fender PJ -- What are My Options?

#42
Another Tony Franklin P/J fan...a fabulous bass but not easy to find.

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#44
Freddels said:
There's one for sale in the classifieds right now. It has a vol/vol/tone mod (which I think is better b/c you have the ability to blend the pickups instead of having them both controlled by one volume pot.
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Have to respectfully disagree...I've had both setups, the other bass was a 2000 Hot Rod Precision with the VVT setup.

For me, the 3-way switch gives quick access to three very distinct and very useful tones without having to mess with blending two volume knobs to get "that" sound.

I do agree that the knobs provide "infinite adjustment" which is OK in a studio situation but not so great on stage.

Again, just my humble opinion. If you prefer the knobs, that's cool. If we all liked the same thing, it would be a boring world. I also prefer brunettes over blondes and would rather have a Porsche than a Corvette. :help:
 
#45
WoodyJ said:
Have to respectfully disagree...I've had both setups, the other bass was a 2000 Hot Rod Precision with the VVT setup.

For me, the 3-way switch gives quick access to three very distinct and very useful tones without having to mess with blending two volume knobs to get "that" sound.

I do agree that the knobs provide "infinite adjustment" which is OK in a studio situation but not so great on stage.

Again, just my humble opinion. If you prefer the knobs, that's cool. If we all liked the same thing, it would be a boring world. I also prefer brunettes over blondes and would rather have a Porsche than a Corvette. :help:
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I like the 3-way switch but I don't like the idea that when both pickups are on, there's only one volume.
 
#46
I had a Reggie Hamilton standard and loved it. The ability to go either active or passive, noiseless bridge pup, American series P pup, Hipshot D-tuner, and a Jazz neck with a deeper profile front to back than a standard jazz neck. And I think it's the only Fender p/j with a jazz body (aside from the Aerodyne's classy rendition). It looked, sounded and played beautifully. The only negative imo was the lack of a passive tone control. If you normally run your tone full open, or you only use the active pre, then it is a non-issue. It also has the heel truss rod adjustment, which may or may not be an issue for you. It never bothered me to remove the neck to do adjust the truss rod. I let mine go when i found a smoking deal on a used American Special P satin at my local shop.
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