PJ bass recommendations?

[57pbass]

This is in classifieds now..

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/mike-lull-pj.1632599/

 

[badinage]

I've been extremely pleased with my Yamaha BBP35. The very different architecture of a traditionally designed P pickup and J pickup can be a challenging marriage electronically, especially in passive (my preference also).
Somehow Yamaha really gets it right.
Happy hunting!

 

[Jeff Scott]

Huh. I've got a 97 California Precision Special with the maple fret board and it punches way above it's weight in terms of playability and fullness of tone up and down the neck and across the strings. The only complaint I've had is the volume pot crapped out after about 10 years.

Well, that's just my own personal real world experience with the one I had.

 

[KellyC]

Well, that's just my own personal real world experience with the one I had.

I don’t doubt it, I know you speak from honest experience and a discerning ear. I just wonder if I got lucky or you got unlucky.

 

[Jeff Scott]

I don’t doubt it, I know you speak from honest experience and a discerning ear. I just wonder if I got lucky or you got unlucky.

I'd say the former.I tried various things to try and mitigate that thin G string;

Replaced the tuning keys (Hipshot Ultralites)
Replaced bridge (BA II)
Replaced P pickup (SD Vintage P)
Replaced J pickup (Classic Stack Jazz)

The G string was still rather thin and weak sounding, so I attribute that to either (or both) the neck and/or the body.

 

[Strung_Low]

Nothing wrong with active my man, and Spectors are awesome, if it sounds good and feels good, get it

 

[Nebadon2000]

Some nice suggestions here recently but did anyone see post #46

 

[MotorCityMinion]

PJ-Style-Models Archives - Harley Benton

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[sgiacomo]

Some nice suggestions here recently but did anyone see post #46

My shopping list expanded

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Fender Mod Shop?

 

[lazarusdoom]

I really like my lakland skyline pj

 

[Swampish]

My #2 bass is the American Performer, which I love! Very reasonable weight, fast neck (though not Jazz thin) and the Yosemites are very underrated pups. They provide a strong output and very good lows, in my opinion.

 

[sgiacomo]

Fender Mod Shop?

Pretty cool options out there

My #2 bass is the American Performer, which I love! Very reasonable weight, fast neck (though not Jazz thin) and the Yosemites are very underrated pups. They provide a strong output and very good lows, in my opinion.
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Killer looking bass. I played one and really like them. That pick guard is sweet!

 

[SteveHeissner]

The bass looks cool in that photo because Robert DeLeo is playing it. He could play a beat up Squier with only 3 strings and it would still look great.

If I were looking for a PJ, I'd see if any stores had a Fender Duff McKagan Deluxe in stock and take it for a test drive. Good luck in your search.

 

[Parzival]

I am thinking of adding a PJ by the end of the year. I tried out a Lakland Skyline PJ at a local shop and it was really nice. Liked it a lot. I also tried out a Duff PJ and it was really nice as well. They both seemed great. I would probably give a slight edge to the Lakland.

With that said, I really loved the neck on my Ultra Jazz bass when I had it. I am seriously thinking about getting an Ultra P body and an Ultra J neck and marrying them up. Does anyone know if the neck with swap out with no problem? I would really like to put an Ultra Jazz neck on a standard PJ body like the Performer, but I don't think they would marry up.

 

[skycruiser]

How many pages will we burn past the OPs post saying he decided on a StingRay?

 

[Stranger Danger]

Hey all. I’m in the hunt for a four string PJ bass. Preferably passive. I have two Fender Am Pro IIs, a Precision and a Jazz. I love the matte neck finishes and the feel of both basses. Each has their place in my arsenal.

I recently played a Spector Euro 4 LX that is beautiful but of course active electronics and I’m not sure I wanna go that route. Love the bass though.

Then I saw this photo online and LOVE the look of this bass. What is your go to production PJ? Not opposed to custom just probably out of my price range

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A PJ really needs an active circuit to sound good in my opinion. That’s why the Spector is so legendary. You basically played the very best PJ. Anything else will not be as good.

What scares you about an active bass?

 

[RGerhart]

Hey all. I’m in the hunt for a four string PJ bass. Preferably passive. I have two Fender Am Pro IIs, a Precision and a Jazz. I love the matte neck finishes and the feel of both basses. Each has their place in my arsenal.

I recently played a Spector Euro 4 LX that is beautiful but of course active electronics and I’m not sure I wanna go that route. Love the bass though.

Then I saw this photo online and LOVE the look of this bass. What is your go to production PJ? Not opposed to custom just probably out of my price range

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Well, if you have the budget, I have one of Rob's basses that Bruce Nelson custom builds out of Southern CA. This thing is a dream to play, and looks pretty slick, too.

 

[murphy]

My #2 bass is the American Performer, which I love! Very reasonable weight, fast neck (though not Jazz thin) and the Yosemites are very underrated pups. They provide a strong output and very good lows, in my opinion.
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My American Performer is a fantastic bass...my Yosemites are loud and proud.

 

[sgiacomo]

The bass looks cool in that photo because Robert DeLeo is playing it. He could play a beat up Squier with only 3 strings and it would still look great.

If I were looking for a PJ, I'd see if any stores had a Fender Duff McKagan Deluxe in stock and take it for a test drive. Good luck in your search.

STP!!!