P/J Body Preference

[SurferJoe46]

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.

FOUL! We 'dated' individuals resemble that comment!

 

[acebase62]

P body and J neck for a PJ.

I like the same for a JJ.

 

[spiritbass]

That's my P/J right there, + a string.

I saw the pic you posted after the pickup swap - yours is a beauty!

 

[Engine207]

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This.

Exactly, except perhaps with the J pickup in the 70's position and a white pearloid (or black) pickguard.

 

[curt basner]

How 'bout neither? I love my Fodera Monarch body with P/J EMGs!

 

[Spectrum]

For some idea of P/Js as well as just plain Ps, J, and Jags we can't get in the US, check out Fender Japan's website. Some of these things are drool-inducing: Invalid Link Removed

 

[nervous]

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[ghostdog93]

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....

That's a smokin' deal on a sweet bass...wish they still made them. Have fun with it.

Exactly, except perhaps with the J pickup in the 70's position and a white pearloid (or black) pickguard.

I haven't seen many with the J pup in the 70's slot, but here is one with a white pearl guard...

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[Engine207]

I haven't seen many with the J pup in the 70's slot, but here is one with a white pearl guard...

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Hmmm... I always thought you could tell 70s by the bridge pup being even with the tone knob...

 

[Avalon]

Alternatives?

 

[randysmojo]

Engine207, I think you're right. That sure looks like a 60's spacing on the bridge pup. 70's is not much more than maybe an inch from the bridge and pretty well lined up with the tone knob. Look in the classifieds for a Geddy sig bass and you can see it.

 

[ghostdog93]

Hmmm... I always thought you could tell 70s by the bridge pup being even with the tone knob...

Sorry, my bad. Should have been clearer - it didn't have the 70's pup position, but it did have a white pearl guard.

 

[Engine207]

Oh, ok...I see what you've done here.

Randysmojo, I need look no further than the bass currently slung over my shoulder...an '08 MIM 70s Classic. Still, a Jazz P/J with blocks and binding with the 70s spacing...Yes, please! Love that 70s position!!

 

[4OnTheFloor]

I find the J body to be much more comfortable, to the point where I won't own a P bass because of its body shape

 

[SlingBass4]

IMO & IME......in the heat of playing, and I'm into the music/song - it doesn't matter

 

[deeptubes]

I prefer a P body. Reminds me of looking at a woman from behind. Very sexy! Also, I don't care for the control plate on J's.

 

[NYCBass]

I like a P Body with the bridge pickup in the 60's position.

 

[rockstarbassist]

Spector NS-style, which is the best P/J setup available, obviously...

 

[AHDBassist]

I don't notice that big of a difference between the 2 when I'm playing bodywise. No preference.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

Keep in mind, I am not asking what's your favourite body shape; it's what's your preferred body shape for a P/J pickup configuration?

I considered adding a "other" option to the poll, but I just was curious on the two most popular body styles, which is what you tend to see the most.