learning the p-bass and j-bass

[M.Wrenn]

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?

Oh calm yourself down.

 

[ajb]

Ha! I was just kidding around. Ok maybe half-kidding.

 

[M.Wrenn]

Ha! I was just kidding around. Ok maybe half-kidding.

hahah fair enough

 

[BassmanSBK]

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

Totally wrong. The j-bass is for jazzing, while the p-bass is for . . . .

Oh, nevermind.

 

[M.Wrenn]

Totally wrong. The j-bass is for jazzing, while the p-bass is for . . . .

Oh, nevermind.

Hahah....true though....

 

[c4lvint1me]

oh i think the precision sounds nice. sounds more like a bass

 

[bassguitar808]

the j-bass is tuned for jazz

so if you're not playing jazz dont bother with it

 

[Russell L]

Stop it. Just get a P/J Bass like my 1987 Jazz Bass Special. P body, J neck, P pickup, J pickup, two volume knobs, one TBX tone, and a TOGGLE SWITCH, yay!

It can tear a hole in the universe.

 

[Audiophage]

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

Big loss.

 

[fearceol]

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

You are easily frightened !! Even if you are only half joking, this is an unnecessary comment IMO. I always thought TB encouraged noobs to ask questions. The mantra has always been "don't be afraid to ask...no matter how silly the question seems."

Big loss.

No he is not. The OP asked a question which seemed obvious to us. One word would have answered it....sarcasm does n't.

 

[Batmensch]

+1.
I feel there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.

 

[pickle]

Big loss.

wow some really nice people on here. I guarantee when you where a noob that you asked some stupid questions. Oh no im sorry, your endorsed so that cant be true...

 

[fearceol]

I feel there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.

Well said. I cant understand why people can be so offensive over a question that requires a one word answer.

 

[Tommygunn]

When I saw the title I knew this thread would be full of win.


I can't tell you what hasn't been said before (PS they're all right) but I can tell you that a $200 squier WILL ALWAYS be better than the $1300 american made.

 

[fingerbun]

+1.
I feel there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.

Well said.

OP all four string basses are tuned the same and most five stringers are too. Choose what feels and sounds good to you.

And when you get to it, an upright us tuned like a four string, though the technique is quite different. (and doesn't use a third appendage, at least not how I play)

 

[Batmensch]

When I saw the title I knew this thread would be full of win.


I can't tell you what hasn't been said before (PS they're all right) but I can tell you that a $200 squier WILL ALWAYS be better than the $1300 american made.

Damn skippy.

 

[Tommygunn]

Damn skippy.

Someone had to warn him!

 

[mambo4]

the j-bass is tuned for jazz

so if you're not playing jazz dont bother with it

Is this sarcasm or ignorance? I can't tell...

A bass guitar is a bass guitar, and it's for playing bass lines, regardless of genre.
The specific model only effects the timbre /tone.
Some basses may be "better" tone-wise for certain styles,
but any bass will be capable of playing the notes for any style.

 

[HaVIC5]

The real question is, which one is better for metal?

 

[mambo4]

that would be the M-bass.
(sarcasm...also made the joke before I knew there actually were Invalid Link Removed.)