What is the ultimate best P/J value???

[CallMeAl]

Curious what you mean by “versatile”?

Because of the active/passive switch

 

[DoctorZee]

Because of the active/passive switch

Ahh right, thank you. I always confuse the different “deluxe,” “special” models from Fender.

 

[Thundertips]

I have a 5 string, a Jackson 4 string, and a cheap 4 string explorer for metal...

But I just feel I need a P/J for, well, everything. Legitimacy, a go to, blues or random rock gigs. Whatever.

What is the ultimate best value P/J bass out there???? And why?

Fender American Performer P-Bass-They're affordable and sound great!

 

[chris_b]

Buy the cheapest bass you like the feel of, then get a preamp pedal that makes it sound how you want.

 

[CallMeAl]

Ahh right, thank you. I always confuse the different “deluxe,” “special” models from Fender.

I think generally,
Deluxe= active
Special= PJ with a J neck

but there’s the deluxe SE, which is passive, so there’s outliers. Just to make it confusing!

 

[JRA]

I chose the components and assembled it myself so I got what I wanted

per the OP: this is a reasonable option for a 'superior' ax. it also may be the "ultimate best PJ value." even if you're not handy enough to mod your own ax: anyone can research/acquire the parts and then have a tech/luthier assemble them. start with one of your own or start from scratch. if you can live with a bolt-on neck = the world is your oyster!

 

[swarfrat]

Since bang for the buck has bucks in the denominator, as bucks goes to zero it really shoots up. So. It's hard to beat the Ibanez TMB100/105. Especially the five as that field is much much narrower.

Can you even get another 5-string PJ for $250, even used?

 

[Plectrum72]

PJ555 Fender MIJ Jazz Bass Special, but then again, I think we're all just posting our personal favorites that we own (I like them so much, I have 2 of these). Yamaha is great too (also own one of these).

 

[bondibox]

How has no one mentioned the Harley Benton PJ-75 / PJ-74 ?? If you're asking for the best value, I don't think you'll do better for $160 plus shipping.
https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_pj_74ow_vintage.htm

Over on the HB Owner's Forum nabilhuakbar posted a couple of samples from his new purchase.
I own a Harley Benton club
I own a Harley Benton club

 

[Outbush]

Played a Fender Jaguar PJ bass the other day - I play an Ibanez SR755NTF, the 5 string version of the ibanez mentioned above but the more expensive woods and finish; I really liked that Jaguar. Good value too.

 

[Ostie]

How much do you want to spend? There could be a used Fodera out there that’s a good value but lots of $$. Or you could buy a brand new Ibanez tmb100 that’s also a good value at $199.00. Or you could find a used Tmb100 for $50.00 like I did. That was a great value.

 

[Alistair R]

Sire P7 by a country mile!

 

[Bunk McNulty]

 

[nabilhuakbar]

Since bang for the buck has bucks in the denominator, as bucks goes to zero it really shoots up. So. It's hard to beat the Ibanez TMB100/105. Especially the five as that field is much much narrower.

Can you even get another 5-string PJ for $250, even used?

The Harley Benton PJ-75, babyyyyyy

I got one about a month ago, it cost me $160 shipped to my door brand new...which is cheating a bit since shipping from Thomann to the US has gone up a lot since then. I've got a ton of videos up playing it now. It sounds really nice...way better than something in that price range has any right to sound. Fit and finish are fantastic as well.

 

[BigBear77]

 

[Aceman]

I'm really not thinking anything with G&L is gonna meet my definition of "Value"

 

[nabilhuakbar]

Played a Fender Jaguar PJ bass the other day - I play an Ibanez SR755NTF, the 5 string version of the ibanez mentioned above but the more expensive woods and finish; I really liked that Jaguar. Good value too.

I really want to find a good deal on a 755. I have a 750 and it's a real heavy hitting tone monster

 

[sgtpepper]

Bang for the buck you say? This...

 

[Outbush]

I really want to find a good deal on a 755. I have a 750 and it's a real heavy hitting tone monster

Funny, I want to keep my 5 and get a four as well. No idea why, just do. I have Gotoh res-O-lite tuners and a Nordstrand Big Split pickup replacing the single coil pin the bridge position and if I got a 750 I would make the same mods. Can’t see one coming up here in Australia be I can dream...

still thinking of that Jaguar too. No need for either of them, really. Just glad to own my bass.

 

[JeezyMcNuggles]

I have a 5 string, a Jackson 4 string, and a cheap 4 string explorer for metal...

But I just feel I need a P/J for, well, everything. Legitimacy, a go to, blues or random rock gigs. Whatever.

What is the ultimate best value P/J bass out there???? And why?

Mine