P vs J: 2016

[Yahboy]

I prefer Jazz tone play alone, but love the P tone in mix.

 

[Marko 1]

P-5






WITH ROUNDS !!!

 

[Antisyzygy]

Well, okay, here's my honest imput.

Everytime I play a J, I like the tonal clarity but miss the punch that a P gives.
Everytime I play a P, I love the punch it has bit miss the tonal clarity that the J has.
When I play a PJ, I feel like I'm playing a horrible mutation of a bass guitar.

I'd suggest trying a G&L SB-1 or SB-2 if you get a chance. Something about those Split MFDs produces more clarity but with all the punch.

On the SB-2 you only have two volumes. The bridge volume is supposed to be thought of as a tone control. It's not meant to be a hybrid, it's just the design. Only put the bridge volume at 100% if you want a mid-scoop, otherwise 90% bridge is the most I use for adding top-end.

 

[MovingPitchers]

Try an SB-1 or SB-2. Something about those Split MFDs produces more clarity but with all the punch.

On the SB-2 you only have two volumes. The bridge volume is supposed to be thought of as a tone control. It's not meant to be a hybrid, it's just the design. Only put the bridge volume at 100% if you want a mid-scoop, otherwise 90% bridge is the most I use for adding top-end.

I have a AVRI '63 pickup in my P and it is killer.

I have CS60s in my Jazz and they're killer

 

[khutch]

Until recently I owned four Jazz basses and I have never owned a Precision. On the other hand the one Jazz bass still in my possession is a PJ with a Jazz body and a neck that while also Jazz is almost as chunky as a Precision. I also have an SR605 which I love equally well and it has some things in common with both without being either. My third remaining bass is a Squier VI which is none of the above. So I had to vote Jazz but obviously I currently value variety over icons.

 

[fender68]

Tort, of course!

Dat's right!!!!! Lmao

 

[friendlybass]

I play J's 90% of the time. So in 2016 I want something different, something simpler i guess. A bass where I think more about my finger technique than my knob technique if that makes sense

 

[sigmafloyd]

I'm currently in a Jazz phase.

Well, okay, here's my honest imput.

Everytime I play a J, I like the tonal clarity but miss the punch that a P gives.
Everytime I play a P, I love the punch it has bit miss the tonal clarity that the J has.
When I play a PJ, I feel like I'm playing a horrible mutation of a bass guitar.

Me too, PJs feel wrong. I'm weird about basses though, I feel like they need to be 'pure'. For example, an active jazz does not appeal to me, but a passive stingray makes me cringe.

 

[MovingPitchers]

I'm currently in a Jazz phase.


Me too, PJs feel wrong. I'm weird about basses though, I feel like they need to be 'pure'. For example, an active jazz does not appeal to me, but a passive stingray makes me cringe.

High five! ME too!!!

 

[Staredge]

I like the P neck. Had a PJ, but couldn't get a tone I liked and couldn't deal with that scrawny neck.


And I wouldn't willingly put tort on anything.

 

[Showdown]

I like the P neck. Had a PJ, but couldn't get a tone I liked and couldn't deal with that scrawny neck.


And I wouldn't willingly put tort on anything.

Tort is my favorite. Classic. Looks great on sunburst and natural basses. Not so good on other colors.

 

[decentbassbreh]

P bass!!!! Love mine!!

 

[Ninevolt]

Pair of soapbar split singles. Would that fall under J? or carrots?

 

[Korladis]

Yes it's been done to death, but hey, it's fun. What are your current thoughts on P vs J in 2016?

Neither.

 

[BassmanM]

This is my PJJJ. Yes there is a hidden jazz pickup inside that bridge cover I also laquered the Fretboard View attachment 852326

What a beast! How is it wired?

 

[cnltb]

I like the single coil P.

 

[savofenno]

Both. No question.View attachment 852294

Yes, both. Both have their uses without compromising, i need my 3 J`s and 4 P`s.

 

[ThePoloHobo]

I have a AVRI '63 pickup in my P and it is killer.

I have CS60s in my Jazz and they're killer

+1 on the CS60's. I've tried a lot of pickups and these are by far my favorite, even with an active circuit.

 

[Third Stone From the Sun]

What a beast! How is it wired?

VVVV. Im going to add a master tone when I get a barrel jack

 

[Johny Blade]

Where is the PJ option? You can't have a valid argument if you only have 2 out of the 3 options...