One Jazz, One P. Which one gets the roundwounds; which gets the flats?

[carlos840]

The correct answer is: one of each!

People have this thing about a P with flats, but a Jazz with a set of chromes is amazing to!
This is why i had to do this: Darkstared have rounds, standards have flats!

 

[VWbug]

IMO, flats on both.

IMO Rounds on both.

 

[petch]

Someone's got to say it: I would put flats (TI's) on the Jazz and rounds (DR Sunbeams) on the P.

 

[vin*tone]

J = rounds
P = flats.

 

[woolysock]

DR Low Rider Nickel Wounds on both IMHO ;-)

 

[JimB52]

I think flats on a Jazz bass really fattens up the tone, which is a good thing. Rounds on a P Bass really cuts through a loud mix.

 

[BassBob1]

I've had flats on my jazz for the last year. Occasionally trying rounds again but they never last more than a couple days before I miss the sound of flats on it. If you like the flats on the jazz keep it that way. Experiment with the p and see what you like better.

 

[rational baze]

Have to say I would go for the 2 more basses.

At least thats my plan, I've got 2 jazzes at the minute 1 round,1 flat

Next bass is a Squier CV P then hopefully a Fender MIA P

 

[Mike M.]

Flats on the P or go home

Oh, man................my coffee just about flew outta my nose! Good one!!

Anyway, I've got old Fender flats on my Squire P and rounds on my Jazz bass.

 

[WilliamSandoval]

P- Rounds
J- Flats.

 

[johnk_10]

The correct answer is: one of each!

or several :

 

[VWbug]

or several :

Can't get a better answer than that!

 

[Stilettoprefer]

I use flats on my 3 basses (Schecter stiletto, P bass, and an upright) and they all cut through the mix well. BUT, I do use a very stiff pick when playing rock and my amp is EQ'd strong on the high's and high mids.

Unfortunately, the stiletto is just not cutting through when any distortion (via a big muff) is put in the signal, so it will probably be getting rounds before too long to brighten her up! But the P is keeping the flats for sure. Nothing beats that tone IMO.

 

[grrg63]

I like both on both. I use half rounds and never change them. I might boil them or clean them with alcohol every once in a while.

 

[bob atherton]

One guy demonstrates Flatwound vs Roundwound on J and P and Stingray:

Jazz bass - Flatwound vs. Roundwound - YouTube
precision bass - flatwound vs roundwound - YouTube
Musicman Stingray - Rounds vs Flats - YouTube

Flats on all 3:

Flatwounds on J and P bass & Stingray - YouTube

Thanks for these links.

FWIW I use rounds (DR Lowriders) on my J and flats (Labella) on my P.

Having now heard all of these clips I think I have made the right chioce; I'm also very glad that I sold my Stingray as well. Tried that with flats and rounds and it never floated my boat. It was very well made though.

 

[bob atherton]

or several :

WOW...

What is the dark blue J with matching headstock? Looks like my sort of bass

 

[johnk_10]

WOW...

What is the dark blue J with matching headstock? Looks like my sort of bass

it's a 'jazzmaster' style bass that i made for myself. it has a dot/bound rosewood board. i'm running TI flats on it.

 

[bob atherton]

it's a 'jazzmaster' style bass that i made for myself. it has a dot/bound rosewood board. i'm running TI flats on it.

very, very nice indeed!

 

[maxbass]

Round on both basses

 

[carlos840]

or several :

You sir are a visionary!

Glad to have you back!