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P/J Body Preference
- Thread starter Smallmouth_Bass
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Who knows, though? Maybe Leo really thought that one of his earlier works was actually better, but he would never actually say so because trademarks and patents prevented him from duplicating it with one of his later companies....
(seems unlikely, though, considering he pretty much duplicated the original split-coil P and the J under the G&L banner).
(seems unlikely, though, considering he pretty much duplicated the original split-coil P and the J under the G&L banner).
Can we all just agree that the StingRay was his ultimate active evolution of the P bass and the SB-2 the ultimate passive evolution of the P and J basses?
If it were a poll option, I would vote for the Jaguar body. I like offset bodies, so I'd pick the Jazz. But for a P/J I prefer the Jag:
I like P body over J, it's just simple. But I like J neck more and for sound, I love P for finger/pick style and J for slap 
Guild Pilot:
Most balanced, comfortable bass I've played. This one has a mahogany body and quartersawn maple neck. Both the P and J bodies feel clunky by comparison, as much as I revere both for their places in the ergonomic development of the electric bass guitar.
Most balanced, comfortable bass I've played. This one has a mahogany body and quartersawn maple neck. Both the P and J bodies feel clunky by comparison, as much as I revere both for their places in the ergonomic development of the electric bass guitar.
How do I explain the unknowable? Okay-y-y-y
Let's see . . . .
Maybe he was getting senile.
Maybe he started experimenting with drugs he got from his famous clientele.
Maybe his vision was deteriorating.
Maybe he bumped his head.
Maybe all of the above!
LOL!!!!! Who knows?
I still love the Jazz Bass best.
. . . . . but that's just me. (and millions of others)
Before you get all in a tizzy,
I'm jus' breakin' yer balls a little! ^^^^
I know it's all personal preference.
I'm jus' breakin' yer balls a little! ^^^^
I know it's all personal preference.
It doesn't say Fender on the headstock but it is an awesome tribute to Leo's works:
That is just cool as all get-out!!! I want one!!!!
I still love the Jazz Bass best.
. . . . . but that's just me. (and millions of others)
No worries! I love the Jazz, too.
But I love my P's and G&Ls just as much.
It doesn't say Fender on the headstock but it is an awesome tribute to Leo's works:
That's my P/J right there, + a string.
I've never been a huge Fender style bass fan but I stopped at a local shop yesterday that was having a 1/2 price sale and ended up walking out with a Squier Std. Precision w/ p-j pickups, black (semi) sparkle finish w/ white pickguard in practically new condition for $110.
Can't go wrong with a deal like that....
Can't go wrong with a deal like that....
Have a J as my main and a P as an alternate/backup, but I voted P body.
I think jag bodies look dated beyond all get-out, FWIW.
I think jag bodies look dated beyond all get-out, FWIW.
