On the Joe Satriani DVD, 'Satchurated', Joe's Bassist, Allen Whittman, is playing a Lake Placid Blue P Bass just like the one in the JWF's picture. Looks sharp!
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Jazz or Precision?
- Thread starter AlexTaylor2000
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P or J? P/J. Start with a P if you can't get both. You can get more treble out of a P if you have to than trying to add big bottom to a Jazz.
I like the P-bass for its sound. Think Paul Simonon of the Clash and Matt Freeman of Rancid. Classic punk tone. For your pop-punk, Pete Wentz plays a Precision also. I know Hunter Burgan of AFI played a Jazz but that was Decemberunderground and before when I listened to them. It's not that a Jazz bass is bad, far from it, it's just that the precision is the classic choice for rock and punk (among other things).
There's no way I'm not going to buy one!
I only hope they're still available when I can set aside some money. They're listed again at Guitar Cente
IMO the J pickup is unnecessary. The reversed P sounds amazing by itself. The P pickup will fit perfectly with so many different styles of music, and punk/pop punk is no exception.
Whatever the OP gets, just make sure it says "Fender Precision" on the headstock and is white
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Notice what the bassist is using in the Neck Deep video... lol. Slightly ironic, but I only heard about Neck Deep when he mentioned them during one of his podcasts.
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It comes down to comfort and ergonomics, really. Both would be fine for any style of music you can think of. The only other thing that might dictate would be what kind of sound you want from it, and that really has more to do with the strings and playing style you use than the actual bass itself.
If you have small to average hands, you might find the Jazz Bass' neck to be a lot more comfy. However, if you have big hands and don't like confining necks, then the Precision is your goto. Thankfully, you have so many different models to choose from, each with their own little mods that make them unique that you're bound to find one that fits you like a glove.
I have no idea if the J pups even work on my PJ basses. I'm thinking about replacing them with pez dispensers.
This discussion is pointless. Get your hands on a Precision and a Jazz and decide which one your ear prefers, not someone else's.
The biggest difference between the 2 is the neck width. I find the Jazz just too skinny for my hands and the p-bass is just about perfect. I also much prefer the tone of a good p-bass over a jazz. (jmho)
Nope, it is as labelled -- An American Vintage '63.
Here's the link
Fender American Vintage '63 Precision Bass | Musician's Friend
The fact that the two thousand dollar version is hard to distinguish from the $200 version is of course rather telling!
Right, I was was referring to the LPB MIM in the middle. Your thread the other night had a LPB MIM. Wondered if you had changed the guard/knobs. Looks nice with the torty tort.
I've wanted a AVRI 63 since they came out! Waiting for the used prices to hit $1000. Probably have a wait on my hands.
The choice is stark: Either you're down with the P-bass, or you're with the Evil Doers.
OIC. Not the same guitar revamped, but yes, it certainly could be, although the LPB pictured has full-sized pots, whereas the '90s MIM we were discussing
the other night had the old electronics replete with split-shaft pots. I believe the LPB with tort pictured earlier is a late naughts MIM and completely stock.
As for the '63's, I agree, $1,000 is a nice price for used, but might take some waiting. I did see a couple '58s at a thousand bucks, used, on So Cal Craigslist. Both had a surprising amount of wear for new guitars, so both were presumably toured heavily or the like, and in both cases I assumed the heavy wear was a factor in the lowish prices (used '58s and '63s seem to go for around $1400-1600).
For a second I thought this was another one of those Jazz vs. Precision threads.
For pop punk, a Precision would be your best. Better yet, try out a PJ Bass; it has two pickups, the split-coil and the jazz bridge pickup.
For pop punk, a Precision would be your best. Better yet, try out a PJ Bass; it has two pickups, the split-coil and the jazz bridge pickup.
I own Jazz bass previously and now happy with the Pbass. When jam a rock song with band, Jazz bass easy dim by guitar and drum.
With Pbass, easy in mix and still present the bass tone in loud band.
Fender or Squier PJ bass is Good choice, BUT i think New Ibby SR750/650 is GREAT choice.
If you want PJ plus musicman mutant bass guitar, Ibby ATK 800 premium is must have bass. I really love the Neck pup of it, organic and roar P vibe.
So, If you can't live without Fender Brand, just skip those Ibby.
With Pbass, easy in mix and still present the bass tone in loud band.
Fender or Squier PJ bass is Good choice, BUT i think New Ibby SR750/650 is GREAT choice.
If you want PJ plus musicman mutant bass guitar, Ibby ATK 800 premium is must have bass. I really love the Neck pup of it, organic and roar P vibe.
So, If you can't live without Fender Brand, just skip those Ibby.
