Jazz vs Precision

P Bass. P for Punk.

 

Get a PJ. Best of both worlds. Problem solved.

 

But will never sound like a J with both PUs on.

Get a P first and a J later would be my suggestion.

 

Both.

 

Since you already have a J type pickup configuration with the Ibanez I vote for getting the P first.

 

Again? Really?

 

Get the P-bass...

 

I like how others sound when they play a jazz. Me , it’s just not me. I had one and got rid of it quickly. But still I feel like I have to like them. I had a P bass very nice.
I currently sling a PJ as my main thing and a Surfcaster with 2 single coils, does that count as a J bass?

 

Get whichever one you like to play the best. I got a Jazz because I like the narrower fretboard. I have smaller hands and it's just more comfortable. The tone can be changed on any bass. The only thing on an electric bass that can't be easily changed is the neck profile.

 

Pups make a difference.

 

It will never go away, accept it or bury your head in the ground.

 

The obvious answer is : P body, J neck, MM pickup(s?).

 

Both but twice...

For you, with what you're playin'
J-Bass with rounds
P-Bass with rounds

but then you discover the magic of flats
J-Bass with flats
P-Bass with flats

all passive

 

Change the "vs" to "and". Get both and then you're set.

On the other hand why do what everyone else does. Start a trend in your genres for not using the usual basses.

OK, final advice, play what you want and what feels good to you.

 

If you want the most honest answer: neither.

Your Ibanez is a good bass and unless there's something problematic with it, it'll work just fine. You can make it sound better than any Jazz or Precision out there.

Most of us fall into a trap of always thinking "oh if I had X bass it'd sound better here" - lets be real, in a mix it's barely noticeable especially if you're playing Punk or Alt. Rock.

Don't fall into that trap. Your amp, pedals and FINGERS count a lot more than whatever bass you're using.

If you're comfortable with your Ibanez and it works perfectly then stick with it.

However, if you're buying just for the sake of it and you want something that looks cool and makes you want to pick it up everytime you see it, then just go for whichever looks best to you. They'll both sound the same with proper tweaks.

 

P body/J neck

 

That’s even better than my answer.

 

This may be the best advice anyone could give you, OP.