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I don't know what to do with my life

Joshuadriller

Joshuadriller

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Apr 30, 2011
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#1
I need some valid opinions.. I currently have one bass (a 1977 p) and I'm thinking about getting another instrument. I've been leaning towards a PJ for months now, mainly because I want the best of both worlds, but lately I've been looking into a nice jazz bass instead. I need some opinions.
Also, whether I end up getting a PJ or just a Jazz.. I'm going to get it custom built by a guy here in Kansas City.
 
#5
Currently I own a regular P and a regular J and I have been in a similar dilemma. I am very divided about P-J basses. The tone is really cool and like you said, the best of both worlds. My problem is that I would like to try one in my band situation, since I know that a normal P-bass just doesn't work. The other problem for me is that I hate the look of a p-bass with j-pickup but find the p-bass body a LOT more comfortable, and love the look of J-bass with a p-neck pickup, but I am not that happy with the shape. I actually find both J and P necks fine.

All the above said, I would just play one. If you like the sound, how it feels in your hands and on you, I would say just go for it. Another cool thing is that you can get some great offers on p-j basses.
 
#11
I recently purchased a Roscoe Beck V (Fender). They're discontinued, but I didn't have a problem finding one online, and there still might be one available on the TB classifieds. They offer a mind boggling array of tones from vintage to modern fusion, and they're reasonably priced at around $1500 - $1800. I totally recommend this bass! Check out the "Roscoe Beck Forum?" thread.
 
#14
bachlover said:
I recently purchased a Roscoe Beck V (Fender). They're discontinued, but I didn't have a problem finding one online, and there still might be one available on the TB classifieds. They offer a mind boggling array of tones from vintage to modern fusion, and they're reasonably priced at around $1500 - $1800. I totally recommend this bass! Check out the "Roscoe Beck Forum?" thread.
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Man, I wanna R.B. 5'er so, so bad.
 
#16
iriegnome said:
Get a P/J/J bass.. Happy to all. Make it active with a push knob to make it passive. A 3 way switch for the P - P/J- J/J and you are all good. Best of all 3 worlds in one bass.
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That will not work because the pups will not be in the correct positions. Since you already have a P, get a J. Or a PJ if you like the sound, although it will never sound like a J except when the bridge pup is soloed.
 
#18
One consideration: have you played a Jazz or PJ bass by the builder you want to hire?
If yes, did you like it?
If no, I would not have an instrument custom built that way....go to music stores and play as many basses as you can, then pick the one you like best.
 

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