Just musing here....Dilemma (my) P vs (my) J - which to keep?!?!

[bwoodman]

Uber, Lyft, Task Rabbit when $$ is tight = keep both IMO.

 

[Zanderwestcoast]

Just because I know most of you can relate........$$$$ is real tight, and I don't play enough bass gigs to keep both, right now. (I'm mostly a pro guitarist, by trade).

Dilemma.

Two basses. I really only NEED one. I dig them both.

The P is lighter, plays a bit easier, fits a bit better in a loud band situation, and has a great GRUNT to it.

The J, I put together myself, and it's been my baby for years now. Probably more versatile and more smoooooth. I can cop most of the P tone with it.....whereas the P can't get close to a J.

If I'm 100% honest, while the J could probably net me more $$$ in a sale, it's the one that makes me want to pick it up and play it......and Jazz basses still give me a bit of a thrill up my leg, when I'm checking them out and see other people playing them.

The Precision? It just WORKS....and it feels like everyone should have one in the arsenal, right?

Decisions.

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Sounds like you should not be selling either. Find a way to keep them and figure out how you can make a few bucks in a different way.

 

[Slater]

Put both up for sale and whichever sells first you keep the other one. Kind of like tossing a coin.

This is what I was going to suggest if you MUST sell one.

Have you considered a life of crime? It’s almost a crime to sell one of those basses.

 

[Maynjo]

I'm not a precision guy, So I will always say the jazz. But honestly. Keep both. If you don't need to get rid of one don't. Sometimes I just love the sound of a p bass in some mixes and since I don't have one I cant ever get that sound just right. I understand you say money is tight, but I can almost guarantee if you sell either of them you'll regret, miss it, get gas later, and buy another one for more money. Just my 2 cents. Do what you need to do.

 

[Solarmist]

It sounds like you love them both so find some other way of making a few bucks, and like others have said - you'll more than likely regret selling one.

 

[chris_b]

Two basses. I really only NEED one. I dig them both.

I think you answered your own question. The P bass sounds better. The J bass will net you more money. You need to raise cash. No discussion.

 

[Ric5]

Just because I know most of you can relate........$$$$ is real tight, and I don't play enough bass gigs to keep both, right now. (I'm mostly a pro guitarist, by trade).

Dilemma.

Two basses. I really only NEED one. I dig them both.

The P is lighter, plays a bit easier, fits a bit better in a loud band situation, and has a great GRUNT to it.

The J, I put together myself, and it's been my baby for years now. Probably more versatile and more smoooooth. I can cop most of the P tone with it.....whereas the P can't get close to a J.

If I'm 100% honest, while the J could probably net me more $$$ in a sale, it's the one that makes me want to pick it up and play it......and Jazz basses still give me a bit of a thrill up my leg, when I'm checking them out and see other people playing them.

The Precision? It just WORKS....and it feels like everyone should have one in the arsenal, right?

Decisions.

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Keep the one you like best ...

 

[Ric5]

Just because I know most of you can relate........$$$$ is real tight, and I don't play enough bass gigs to keep both, right now. (I'm mostly a pro guitarist, by trade).

Dilemma.

Two basses. I really only NEED one. I dig them both.

The P is lighter, plays a bit easier, fits a bit better in a loud band situation, and has a great GRUNT to it.

The J, I put together myself, and it's been my baby for years now. Probably more versatile and more smoooooth. I can cop most of the P tone with it.....whereas the P can't get close to a J.

If I'm 100% honest, while the J could probably net me more $$$ in a sale, it's the one that makes me want to pick it up and play it......and Jazz basses still give me a bit of a thrill up my leg, when I'm checking them out and see other people playing them.

The Precision? It just WORKS....and it feels like everyone should have one in the arsenal, right?

Decisions.

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Sell both and buy a couple of Squiers and pocket the money difference

 

[Sam Dingle]

If you sell me the jazz or the P bass I promise to hold it till you can take it back.

 

[SLO Surfer]

Sell the piano and keep both basses.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

My answer is biased...that Jazz is gorgeous!!! Keep that forever!

Edit: I’m not a P-guy, but that one is pretty sweet. You can’t sell a kidney instead?

First of all, I’m sorry your are in a position where you have to part with one of these two fine instruments. That totally sucks, and I hope this is a short term situation.

I’m a P-Bass Guy from way back. That said, I think you have more of an emotional attachment to the Jazz-Bass. Since you built this Jazz, it’s a one of a kind and not replaceable. P-Basses are a dime a dozen. Keep the Jazz.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Sell the piano and keep both basses.

Best answer...

 

[Fletz]

Whichever one you sell, ping me.

 

[MEKer]

Quit wiffle-waffling---you already gave yourself the answer when you described your Jazz bass.
Ya hear me? Ya hear me!
Now I am cupping my hands around my mouth...
KEEP THE JAZZ!

Uh...er...of course that's just my opinion.

 

[MrLenny1]

IMHO keep the J bass

 

[Snakeman1066]

After years of doing studio and session work...99.9% of producers and engineers ask for one thing over and over...."P" bass

so that's my vote...good luck

 

[Spectre Gunner]

It appears you would miss the Jazz the most. Keep that one. Once you’ve spent the money it’s gone and forgotten about. Or find something else to sale and keep both. They are your tools for making money.

 

[REMBO]

find a way to keep both.... trust me

 

[Son of Wobble]

After yeas of doing studio and session work...99.9% of producers and engineers ask for one thing over and over...."P" bass

so that's my vote...good luck

Rounds or flats?

 

[buldog5151bass]

You know the P bass makes more sense. You don't want to let go of the J. Keep the J.