I have a J, wanting P tone

[Toptube]

Model J's are consistently suggested in cases like these, because they are regarded as the most P-like tone of Jazz pickups. and they are cheap.

 

[CallMeAl]

Model J's are consistently suggested in cases like these, because they are regarded as the most P-like tone of Jazz pickups. and they are cheap.

That's the impression I got. I think they are still a possibility for me, I see it more as an upgrade than "trying to be a P"

 

[CallMeAl]

And I can't believe no one said foam mute...

 

[Kipp Harrington]

That's the impression I got. I think they are still a possibility for me, I see it more as an upgrade than "trying to be a P"

Check this out. This guy seems a little “goofy” but the tone and power of the SD Quarter Pound J speaks for itself. That’s if you are going the “upgrade” route:

 

[CallMeAl]

Check this out. This guy seems a little “goofy” but the tone and power of the SD Quarter Pound J speaks for itself. That’s if you are going the “upgrade” route:

Haha Miami vice

I had kinda discounted single coil since I do so much neck only playing. But those do sound good! Maybe SD with a series switch.... bout the same price as the model j

 

[somebrains]

Buy a pickguard routed for a P, rout the body, install a P.

Done

 

[CallMeAl]

Well, 112 voters were right.

I put my jazz in series, and while i liked it at first, i did find it to be muddy in some situations.

I found a deal on a squier P, and i went for it. And i love it! I get compliments on the sound every gig so far.

Thanks for the feedback everyone

 

[solderfumes]

The P-bass sound appears to be dependent on the position of that particular pickup at that particular part of the string length, combined with the resonance of that particular body shape and material, at that pickup position. Leo spent a lot of trial-and-error time to find the magic.

For the record, I have both. Always liked the look of the Jazz better. Like the feel of the Jazz neck better. Play the P 75% of the time. Go figure.

In my experience, I prefer to play a Jazz Bass, but listening to our band recordings, I prefer to have played a Precision.

 

[CallMeAl]

In my experience, I prefer to play a Jazz Bass, but listening to our band recordings, I prefer to have played a Precision.

I love my jazz neck. I went down a rabbit hole of either making a frankenbass, or finding one of the few p bass/ j neck editions theyve put out over the years. But being on a budget put that idea out of reach.

So i just bought a P when i found the right bass at the right price, deciding to learn to play that neck. I notice a difference but its not THAT different. I wonder how long it will take until i dont miss my jazz anymore.... or start playing dr frankenstein....