learning the p-bass and j-bass

[c4lvint1me]

guys i have a question is learning the p-bass and j-bass the same?? like the scales and everything

 

[5StringBlues]

Yepper.

 

[fearceol]

Yes. As far as general theory is concerned they are the same. The main difference between a precision and a jazz bass is in the tone. Also, the jazz bass has a thinner neck.

 

[SoVeryTired]

They're just different models of the same instrument. It's like comparing two manual cars from different companies - they'll handle differently but you do the same things to make them work.

 

[Russell L]

One less knob and pickup on the Precision.

 

[john_g]

Dont listen to them! You have to learn everything upside down on a P bass compared to a J bass! And they only come in lefty!

 

[Phalex]

guys i have a question is learning the p-bass and j-bass the same?? like the scales and everything

They are absolutely the same, except one is infinitely superior to the other. You will be forced to choose and once you do, you will never be allowed to go back to the way things were before.

 

[BassmanSBK]

Dont listen to them! You have to learn everything upside down on a P bass compared to a J bass! And they only come in lefty!

And an upright requires a third appendage . . .

 

[john_g]

And an upright requires a third appendage . . .

Oh dont even get me started on what you need to do to learn an upright!

*unzip*

 

[ajb]

The fact that this question is being asked in the first place, even by a beginner, frightens me.

I have a question: That big yellow thing in the sky, is it the same thing as the big white thing that comes out at night?

 

[littlepope]

It turns yellow to white because it has faded!!!

 

[ajb]

God help us we're doomed

 

[PastorofMuppets]

The P bass is like being killed with the flat of a shovel
The Jazz is like being sliced by a ninja sword.

 

[paganjack]

The future is a scary place.

 

[Tom Howland]

Well this poor dude will never ask a question on TB again.

 

[Jim Nazium]

It's best to start with the j-bass. When you've mastered it, you can move on to the k-bass, the l-bass, the m-bass, etc.

 

[SMILEYSIXX]

J bass is for girls and P bass is for manly men. Choose wisely.

 

[BassMonstrum]

The P bass is like being killed with the flat of a shovel
The Jazz is like being sliced by a ninja sword.

This describes it pretty accurately...

 

[M.Wrenn]

They are absolutely the same, except one is infinitely superior to the other. You will be forced to choose and once you do, you will never be allowed to go back to the way things were before.

Let him discover that by himself! Maybe he could be the chosen one that brings P-Bass and J-Bass lovers together in peace and harmony but you probably just killed that. Way to go Phalex. :scowl:

 

[M.Wrenn]

Well this poor dude will never ask a question on TB again.

I was just thinking that.