Out of curiosity why not buy a J and have both?
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P lover going J
- Thread starter darwin-bass
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Out of curiosity why not buy a J and have both?
You should pick up a used or new Classic Vibe Jazz. A lot of bang for your buck and they double as an endless modding platform lol. I’ve spent so much money decking mine out but it sounds and looks awesome IMO
Imagine the TB Conversion Therapy thread; Jazz Bass to Precision or, vice-versa. How long would it last?*SMP seeking SFJ. Must be into body swapping, neck positions, and PJs*
Happy New Year, buy a Jazz Bass
Hi darwin-bass 
I am a Jazz Bass player (when I don't play another bass) and like the idea to use something you have
to create something new.
Have you seen the light, or was it more of a evolutionary thing?
As long as your favorite P bass is a cheap instrument that can easily be replaced... No problem!
But I wouldn't mod my best to find out if it works.
I would get a used Squier Jazz, put one of the p necks on it, play it with both pups full in church
and when the angels start to sing...
No need to turn your fav P into a swiss cheese for nothing!
IMHO of course!
Didn't see that poll!
It needs a "invisible carrot" option!
greetings
Wise(b)ass
I am a Jazz Bass player (when I don't play another bass
) and like the idea to use something you haveto create something new.
Have you seen the light, or was it more of a evolutionary thing?
As long as your favorite P bass is a cheap instrument that can easily be replaced... No problem!
But I wouldn't mod my best to find out if it works.
I would get a used Squier Jazz, put one of the p necks on it, play it with both pups full in church
and when the angels start to sing...
No need to turn your fav P into a swiss cheese for nothing!
IMHO of course!
Didn't see that poll!
It needs a "invisible carrot" option!
greetings
Wise(b)ass
I always preferred the sound of jazz bass for whatever reasons but 80% of the songs I play fit much better with a precision. I have both, problem solved.
Think about this tomorrow, when you're not so high.
I've historically been rather P-inclined myself, but there is no doubt in my mind that in some situations a J can be better and it really can be just "the room", "the rig", or a combination of the two. Options are good, and going with the flow is fun. I wouldn't think in terms of "a forever shift" in your approach to how you'll gear-up.
Ashley, you should do this. Leave the P. pick up where it is, install the J. pickups on a different circuit. I saw Larry fulcher play a base like this and when he wanted to be a jazz bass it was a jazz and when you wanted to be a pee it was a pee. Make a lot of sense actually.
Yes, his neck J. pick up was pushed more towards the neck. Still sounded good, but that might just be the player.
Makes total sense to me. Now, excuse me..... I need to go and make me a PB&J. Happy New Year.
Thinking back now, the bass was a road warren jazz bass. So the P. bass pick up had been added to a J. bass and not the other way around. The P. pick up being placed obviously slightly back toward the bridge more. For the confusion.
I concur completely here.
The only logical course of action here is to keep the P bass intact and find a Jazz bass. They are available in all forms and for very reasonable prices.
There’s no way to justify the efforts and costs of initiating your plans against (yes, against) your perfectly good P bass vs the cost of buying a jazz bass.
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Is it A-OK if the PU on the PJ through the PA sounds 2 U like a P or a J 2 A T for P&W?
