Perfect PJ bass?

[Ric5]

My idea of the perfect pj bass. First of all it has 5 strings, but it is a 4 string p-bass neck. The p pickup is a Seymour Duncan 1/4 pounder for the aggressive p-bass tone. The j pickup is a single coil wound to about 4k ohms. The preamp is a 4 band audere.

So with this bass I can go from thumping raw p-bass tone to a smooth jazz tone just by adjusting a couple of knobs.

This bass also sounded really good wired passive VVT.

The bridge is schaller and the body and neck are mighty mite. The finish is tung oil with mineral spirits mixed in. The jazz pickup is moved forward slighty from the traditional position.

 

[SBassman]

It's called a Jaguar.

Check out the necks on the VM Jaguars. It's the neck you described.

 

[pasta4lnch]

I love my MIA hot rodded P - I like P necks a lot so ymmv but the tone is killer. I see them come up on the block every now and then . . .

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[frankie5string]

Most of the people I have talked to who were unhappy with their PJ conversion did it with fairly low output J pickups. The PJ format really comes in to play best when you put in a VERY hot J pickup. I've tried a few PJs that had extremely high-output J pickups and those basses roared and sounded very modern. The others were kind-of anemic...

I love my Yamaha BB... It seems to fit the bill nicely, and it's a PJ design... I just wish they used something to stop the 60Hz hum as the single-coil is pretty hummy - even when both pickups are blended together.

 

[redstrand]

The new Squier PJ's are quite tasty. For 200 bucks they have all the thump and are easy to play.

 

[frankie5string]

So with this bass I can go from thumping raw p-bass tone to a smooth jazz tone just by adjusting a couple of knobs.

This bass also sounded really good wired passive VVT.

The bridge is schaller and the body and neck are mighty mite. The finish is tung oil with mineral spirits mixed in. The jazz pickup is moved forward slighty from the traditional position.

Wow, I really like the idea of this bass.. especially since you've moved the jazz pickup closer to the P! (Am I reading that right?).

 

[IotaNet]

I had this one custom-created a few years ago and I probably shouldn't have sold it. It was a great bass.

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Here's the story: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/found-beef-301494/

 

[Catbuster]

stflbn: that's why i went on to describe my ideal PJ combination. Don't bother replying if you don't have anything constructive to add. Close the thread and move on. There seems to be alot of people on this site like you.

To those who understand how a forum works and are mature enough to use it for it's intended purpose (cabcreaser, 80'srocker, tangentmusic, Arnold, nostatic, yamark, Spinal Tapper), I'm not currently looking to buy but will be in the near future. I just wanted to get peoples opinions on the subject and see if there are any basses like this out there.

That Fender is gorgeous btw.

Yes, but a Jazz neck could differ from a fat, late '70s neck to Geddy's super thin neck. Some people consider Steve Harris' tone growly, others call Jamerson's tone growly. It's refered to as "different strokes for different folks." he wasn't being immature, he was just being honest.

Overall, I like Aerodynes, Jazz Bass Specials (Made in the mid-'80s, now re-issued with some changes as the Duff McKagan signiature basses,) Reggie Hamilton sigs and Squier VM-Jaguars- The model with stacked knobs. I played a Warmoth P/J in a Jaz body and control layout I loved, too.

 

[iiipopes]

In a word, yes.

 

[No Neck Shrek]

The Peavey Foundation S has the jazz width neck and a great tone.

 

[gjbassist]

I played this for the first time this weekend for a two night gig. I must say I was very happy with how it sounded. Received many complements on both looks and sound. Probably not perfect but it's close enough for me.

 

[DBTOYS]

I'm enjoying this so far:

Mine finally came in and what a monster !!
I have the Twin Sister

 

[ShirazBop]

Mine finally came in and what a monster !!
I have the Twin Sister

I so want the Black and Maple version...

 

[doreendigs]

For me it's the Precision Bass Lyte. Good tone and easy to wear on your shoulder for hours on end. I'm a girl so heavy basses are out for me.

 

[Boombass76]

I had one exactly like this once:

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Almost THE perfect P/J bass. Jazz neck, full P-sound with the flexibility of blending in the J-pickup occasionally. Onlye reason this is NOT perfect after all is that it's a 4-string. I tried out the 5-string model, but the B-string is not that good to me taste.

 

[Fathand]

Each to his/her own, as tastes vary.. but I found my perfect PJ-bass(es). Older Ibanez models from the 90's - fast, thin neck and (reverse)PJ -pickups. Active/Passive (depending on the model).

I totally fell for these and bought 2 within two weeks. One Korean (Samick) SR400 and one Japanese (Fujigen) SR1300PM

 

[SteveFromBerlin]

I had one exactly like this once:

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Almost THE perfect P/J bass. Jazz neck, full P-sound with the flexibility of blending in the J-pickup occasionally. Onlye reason this is NOT perfect after all is that it's a 4-string. I tried out the 5-string model, but the B-string is not that good to me taste.

Did you also get a good slap sound on it?

 

[Stumbo]

1983 Ibanez Musician 924 Active/Passive PJ, 24 frets, thin, Jazz neck, neck through, 3 band e.q. with flatwounds, high mass bridge. Gets it done.

 

[Boombass76]

Did you also get a good slap sound on it?

Yes, I think it slapped pretty well. When panning dead center, it actually has more of a Jazz type character, IMO, but with that certain twist of a P-flavor.

Also, I think it is perfectly possible to get a great slap sound out of most P-basses

 

[madmatt]

Yep, mine.
It is for sale for $4000.00.
Probably should be more since it is perfect and all.