What is the difference between a jazz-bass and a precission-bass?

do a search.

 

Usually, I will help when people ask, but for something like this, do a search.

This is the most basic question asked, and there are many many many threads on the topic.

 

P bass stands up against the wall and the jazz falls down.

 

ROFLMAO

 

The spelling ? the number of syllables ? the number of vowell's ? i give up,what ?
I prefer the question "what bass is the best for punk" ? thats my favorite,or how about "who's better Flea or Jaco" ? another one of my top tens,and dont forget "whats the best bass for jass" ? cant forget that one.
What the hell ask away,everyone else does,why cant you ?
The most basic is the pick-up configuration and the necks are different,p-bass is a bit thicker while the jazz is slimmer and a bit faster.
Then the body shape and weight is a bit different,the jazz is a bit bigger and heavier while the p-bass is smaller and usually lighter.
The jazz has more tone variations to work with and is used for many style's of music,while the p-bass is more straight forward sounding,deep low ends and a thump like a jazz cant deliver,and is USUALLY used for "harder" more agressive music,but can be used for any music desired,(its not etched in stone)
These are the basics,go play a few of each now that you have a general idea and see which one fits your needs(or budget)

 

Why does a bass player with 7 strings just play guitar? I mean yeah, I know guitar is harder, but come on.

 

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=69903

that is the newbie post it has links to all sort of basic questions ask alot