Precision or Jazz

[Theonestarchild]

And not just specific to the Fender models. Precision or Jazz pickups? I personally like Precision, for the clean tone, and the fat neck. Please vote, and also explain your choices.

 

[BrandonBass]

P, most of the jazz bass users r dorks! well, in my area at least

 

[ebe9]

If it is the American Deluxe version of the Precision, the one with the double jazz pickup at the bridge, then I would say, go precision. If not then go for the sandard Jazz.

The reason I say standard jazz, is because of the versitility of it and it being a classic.

I lost interest in the Fender brand for a while, but both the deluxe american versions of the Precision and the Jazz, have caught my attention again. Great basses.

 

[superbassman2000]

i enjoy the sound of a good jazz bass

 

[Rocinante_x1]

well thats a tough one. Jazz and precision are very unique in their own ways... you should try to get a P-J setup if you can. Best of both worlds

 

[Theonestarchild]

I specifically said "Not P+J" for a reason. Noone has really mentioned much about neck profiles. Someone did say something about "Jazz being a classic". Wasn't the precision around first? I could be totally and completely wrong, since when I shop for a bass, I pick it up without looking at the headstock. Therefor, I know little on the two besides playability and tone.

 

[wtf_is_a_bass]

well thats a tough one. Jazz and precision are very unique in their own ways... you should try to get a P-J setup if you can. Best of both worlds

I dont think onestar is looking for a new bass (correct me if im wrong), just doing a survey on what we think.

Anyway i go p bass, just cuz simplicity turns me on (1 pickup, volume, tone, output) and i love that p bass thump, expecially with a sexy spb-3 in there. However it wasnt an easy choice as the versatality, the growl, the offset body and the pencil neck of the j is really hard not to love

 

[Theonestarchild]

My hands sort of cramp when I play a J alot easier. I couldn't really lock in a tone that I liked with any of the Js I tried. There is versitility there, but roll the tone all the way up, and it sounds godly with a P, clear, and growltations.

 

[mikeswals]

I own several of both, but I prefer the J by far. To me it is far more useful and versatile.
Also I find the skinny neck on the J to play faster.

P's are lovely when used to do alot of smooth thump-like in R&B and funk. I can't stand a P used in a punk type sound with all that gong-gong, barky-over bearing midrange sound getting out of control.

 

[Earwigger]

There's more then P and J. There's Soapbars, MMs, and "vintage block" (think DarkStar) shapes as well. It really dosen't matter what size they are, its how they're wired. If you're talking Fender P or Fender J, then go J. 2 pickups is always better then one, unless you only want the bass to do one thing.

 

[poor_gear_whore]

I voted p because when it comes down to it imo they just sound better.

 

[cowsgomoo]

I have both... you wouldn't ask someone to choose between their 2 children would you???

for me, the Jazz works better than the P at finding spots in a dense mix to poke through, wheras if you have space to let the P's lovely characteristic low-mid frequencies through, a P can sound perfect

my P sounds better to my ear, solo'd, than the Jazz bass solo'd, which sounds a bit springy and hollow by comparison, but put them in a mix and usually the Jazz works better... especially if you have a guitarist with humbuckers who's hogging the mids

 

[GM60466]

Years ago, I had a P-bass with a Jazz Bass neck. It played and sound great. I traded it in on a X-Factor bass. I'm still kicking myself.

GM

 

[RudeMood]

Years ago, I had a P-bass with a Jazz Bass neck. It played and sound great. I traded it in on a X-Factor bass. I'm still kicking myself.

GM

I also had an old P body with a Jazz neck and it was a great combination.

 

[danomite64]

I have owned several P-basses over the years. In fact, most of my first 7 years of playing was done on an '83 standard. I prefer the '70's P-basses because of the thinner necks and heavier bodies, but I never really got the sound in my head out of one. When I got a Jazz, that was it; the sound I wanted. Still, I want another P, and when the right one comes along, I'll get it.

 

[rx jr.]

humbuckers

 

[markjazzbassist]

jazz.

 

[mr_seth]

I like the deep round pbass sound, but I like to be able to dig in at the bridge and get a growly staccato sound too. Thus I fear I must choose P+J.

 

[fish slapper]

One of each! Although, I grab the J more often.

 

[ElBajista]

P, most of the jazz bass users r dorks! well, in my area at least