Oh great! Another P-Bass thread!

[the yeti]

just solo the front pickup on the jazz. close enough.

 

[AngelCrusher]

just solo the front pickup on the jazz. close enough.

I just recorded some tunes with a P bass and also a J with the front pickup soloed. It's really not close enough, at least for me.

 

[Worldeeeter]

Get an American Standard Jaguar. It has a much better body than an a P or J bass, awesome P sound, as well as the J option...or both. Plus, active/passive switching!

 

[lowerclef]

I just recorded some tunes with a P bass and also a J with the front pickup soloed. It's really not close enough, at least for me.

Completely agree.

 

[lowerclef]

I got an AVRI 63 and I'm really loving it.

I've only seen pics, never played one. They look amazing though. But I am deliriously happy with my American Standard P!

 

[lowerclef]

Any love for reverse ps? They aren't talked about much but they have a interesting sound while still sounding like a p .

Never tried one, but am curious. I know Lee Sklar loves his!

 

[MovingPitchers]

I was thinking I had seen you say you had a parts Precision in another thread.... Good to know that I'm not going completely crazy.

Yeah it's still the same Parts P Bass.

 

[petrus61]

Get an American Standard Jaguar. It has a much better body than an a P or J bass, awesome P sound, as well as the J option...or both. Plus, active/passive switching!

Yes, it's not a Precision bass.

 

[MovingPitchers]

same experience here, for my church gig either a P or SR.

if you cant afford both then sell the J and get the P, nothing wrong with that.

As a poor student, I can't afford to keep nice things and travel too. Gotta sacrifice one thing for another.

If you don't think you will regret it later, go for it. I'm kinda in that place right now, thinking about selling my old Jazz bass since it doesn't get as much love, but at the same time that bass has been through hell and back with me.

We'll see. IF I do end up regretting it, you won't see me posting it on TB.

I am the exact opposite. I have been using the P on Sundays, just because it's easier to deal with the tone. Last week I used my J and I don't think I'll ever go back.

To each their own!

That's me in 5 years, lol. Sold my Geddy, bought another P a week ago. My fingers are used to having that split just right there.

Yeah, and I remember you going gaga all over it xD.

PBass rocks! What I did until I found MY PBass, was string my Jazz with flats and back off the bridge pup volume a bit. JBass with some balls! Heck, Joe Osborn didn't seem to miss a PBass.

I want one P with rounds and one with flats!

Any love for reverse ps? They aren't talked about much but they have a interesting sound while still sounding like a p .

I heard they have a different tonality to them but still that signature P-Bass punch.

just solo the front pickup on the jazz. close enough.

Not even, bruh.

 

[Chato]

Look for a Chris Aiken, I love mine. Awesome neck. I like it more than the Matt Freeman.

 

[Anemic_SluG]

OK not that it will be a P bass ever, but I noticed my J ('83 USA Fender) never had the mid-low punch that a P bass has. So I lowered my neck pickup down a lot and it really help shape the tone. Now for better or worse because I still play mu P basses live, every time I break out that J everyone wants to know what I have in it because it just has a sound that kills in the band mix. It's 100% stock except for the front pickup being dropped. Good Luck and if you really like the Geddy, I have seen the advice here before pick up a MIM Fender or VM squire and get that P sound. Good Luck.

 

[crucislancer]

We'll see. IF I do end up regretting it, you won't see me posting it on TB.

Yeah, I'm sure you'll catch all kinds of poopie if you do.

 

[Gab124]

If you enjoy a P buy one and sell other things. Life is too short not play what you like.
I caught the p fever about 4 months ago and bought my first one in 30 years playing (had several PJ's though). Got a Classic 50'S and swapped out guts and pups - I am really, really enjoying playing it. I also agree that a J can never do the p thang, not that it can't do great things even getting real close and sounding awesome, it just ain't a pbass anymore than a car is a truck.

 

[the yeti]

Not even, bruh.

don't call me bruh, guy.

 

[PaperbackRyder]

I've only seen pics, never played one. They look amazing though. But I am deliriously happy with my American Standard P!

The new pup in the avri PBass is amazing. I replaced the Fralin in my parts bass with it. Loved the Fralin, but the ultra vintage fender is just "more".

 

[lowerclef]

The new pup in the avri PBass is amazing. I replaced the Fralin in my parts bass with it. Loved the Fralin, but the ultra vintage fender is just "more".

Nice! Do the 58s also have the same pickup?

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

just solo the front pickup on the jazz. close enough.

Close counts in horseshoes, hand grenades, and atomic weapons.

 

[MovingPitchers]

Well.

The Geddy is sold. Made good money out of it though.

Moving on!

 

[Chato]

what are you gonna buy now?

 

[AngelCrusher]

The new pup in the avri PBass is amazing. I replaced the Fralin in my parts bass with it. Loved the Fralin, but the ultra vintage fender is just "more".

Yeah I agree. It's fantastic. I also like the sound of the custom shop pickup in the newer American standards as well. They both sound incredible, and I think it boils down to what model you prefer.