Proof that P is better than J?

[travhop42]

Is it just me or are there way more used Jazz basses than Precision basses for sale? Look at GC and Craigslist.
Why is this? Does this mean P basses are more popular or better?
Personally I own both.


Update
I was trying to stir up a conversation about the used market. Don't see the value of the condemning comments. I really don't give a dam what you trolling bass nerd types have to say. Please stay in your closets picking your exotic world class bass guitars and leave us working class Fender players alone.

 

[steve_rolfeca]

Years ago, Precisions far outnumbered Jazz basses.

These days, there are way more J's on the walls of local stores. I'm guessing that the trends have changed, and what you're seeing on Craigslist is reflective of that.

I say that without bias, as I'm much more of a P-bass guy, personally.

 

[Doctor J]

You rarely see quad MM basses for sale, they must be even better than P basses.

 

[Nobody]

I think basses other than Ps and Js are the best because they don't cause people to ponder such things.

 

[mcnach]

I think basses other than Ps and Js are the best because they don't cause people to ponder such things.

:thumbup:

 

[Hopkins]

I have both and I love them both. Neither is better than the other they are just different. But if I had to choose one it would probably be the Jazz.

 

[IPA]

Mustang basses must be better than both of them. 5 strings Ric? The best bass ever made.

 

[Dondabass]

That's like asking if blondes are better than redheads, or scotch is better than ale, or if Rock is better than jazz, or...well, you get the idea.

 

[jmercer91]

That's like asking if blondes are better than redheads, or scotch is better than ale, or if Rock is better than jazz, or...well, you get the idea.

I'll take redheads, ale, and rock please.

 

[travhop42]

Lot of Fender hating bass snobs on here. Probably never play outside of their bedrooms.

 

[Muziekschuur]

That's why 6 string basses are the best. Fewest out there and with the most strings... Must be true.

 

[matti777]

This is why the Fender Deluxe P/J is the best (actually no)

 

[afiaowo]

I think basses other than Ps and Js are the best because they don't cause people to ponder such things.

LOL!

 

[hotrodjohn]

I wish there was a used redhead store someplace close by....

 

[kochkoch]

I like them both but if I have to choose one. I'd go with the precision. I find that they cut through the mix better.

Just my opinion.

Friedrich

 

[Tom Howland]

There both the standard.
Trends change, it always swings back and forth.
When I grew up it was P-Bass. After the mid-80's it was J-Bass.
In the last 5 years it's P-Bass again.
Simple own both, and enjoy.

 

[JLY]

Both are great...it all comes down to personal preferences and what you looking for in terms of feel, comfort and sound.

 

[Michael Jewels]

Does anyone have or know how to get the number of particular basses sold in any given year?

I think it would be very interesting to know how many P-basses, Stingrays, Rics, et cetera are sold each year.

Mike

 

[Jookbox]

Nah, instead of selling them people use their P bass as firewood when they're done.

 

[Floyd Eye]

Nah, instead of selling them people use their P bass as firewood when they're done.

Or baseball bats.