Precision vs Jazz neck

[charger_289]

im sure this thread has been done countless times but im gunna start it anyways since i dont wanna go searching for an old one.

i like jazz neck so much more, they just feel so right in my hand. i have a squier p and fender jazz mim and the difference in size feels like forever for me. especially at the nut and i measured, the difference is only like 1/8 and inch. im definetly a jazz neck guy

which do you prefer and why? i realize this is totally subjective which is why i say "prefer" and not "better" i feel like p basses are more popular but that isnt solely because of the neck. what is the more general consensus among tbers or is it fairly even?

 

[Rocky McD]

You are right, this subject has been beaten to death. Personally, I don't care which neck I am playing. I have several Fender Jazz basses and several Fender Precisions. I go from one to the other and don't even think about it.
Rocky

 

[EagleMoon]

P and J bass necks can vary so much depending on model and brand. Especially with front to back thickness. Nut width is only a small part of the equation. So personally it's hard to say which I prefer. I have to go on a bass by bass comparison.

 

[ourworldisgrey]

Any kind precision vs jazz thread has been done to death. That said I like my jazz neck more, but that's because I've been playing it for a while.

 

[lowbass68]

It is totally subjective. I prefer the narrower J-necks style necks, but with a little more front to back thickness than typical Fenders. I love the feel of Warmoths because they have the feel I like.

 

[shrimpflea]

For years I preferred Fender Jazz necks but now I like the chunky 62 AV P Bass neck and I don't know why.

 

[ExaltBass]

I prefer wide thin P-Bass necks (1-3/4 nut) and pre CBS profile. That said I have also loved many other necks 1-5/8 nut P's and thin profile Jazz necks. Never cared for 'chunky', but that's just me. YMMV

 

[treekiller]

I'd be more than happy to express my opinion once more! I definitely prefer the "modern C" P neck that is on the current Am. Std. & MIM Precisions. I have one of each and they just feel right to me. I'm currently wanting to find another Am. Std. P neck to put on my '08 MIA Jazz. I think Fender should offer a choice between the two on at least the MIA basses as a reasonable extra cost option instead of having to order thru the Custom Shop.

 

[darkstorm]

Jazz necks are nice, I dont like the fender P neck, too wide and chunky.

 

[Tusec]

You are right, this subject has been beaten to death. Personally, I don't care which neck I am playing. I have several Fender Jazz basses and several Fender Precisions. I go from one to the other and don't even think about it.
Rocky

Same here. Both work fine for me and no adjustment required when switching between them.

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

Yeah, that search function *is* a bear...

 

[GregC]

Yeah, that search function *is* a bear...

As are spell check and the shift key.

 

[paganjack]

I think the precision would win. It could probably give more of a beat down before cracking. my US$.02.

 

[KeithAlanK]

P-Bass Special.
End of discussion.

(From a player's and soundman's perspective).

 

[Muaguana]

Blah blah blah, (insert subjective opinion that is useful to no one other than myself here) blah blah...

 

[mongo2]

Neither P nor J, I prefer the neck on my Krappy.

 

[johnk_10]

i shave/shape my necks and then nitro them on my custom p's j's (or jags) to my my preference.

 

[Rumblefisher]

im sure this thread has been done countless times but im gunna start it anyways since i dont wanna go searching for an old one.

That has got to be one of the laziest statements ever made in this forum. I'm surprised you could even muster the energy to type it out. ATP FTW

 

[plankspanker13]

I prefer wide thin P-Bass necks (1-3/4 nut) and pre CBS profile. That said I have also loved many other necks 1-5/8 nut P's and thin profile Jazz necks. Never cared for 'chunky', but that's just me. YMMV

"Chunk" is subjective. People say that Warwick necks are chunky as well, but I have no problem ripping around on mine, or on the J-style necks of my G&Ls.

 

[marchone]

After I've played my Tele C neck for a while then switch to my Spector it feels light as a feather and super fast. Kind of like taking tight shoes off.