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Which is better low B; 5-string Precision or Jazz?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by darwin-bass, Jan 13, 2015.


  1. Jan 13, 2015 #1
    darwin-bass

    darwin-bass

    Mar 29, 2013
    Salem OR
    I prefer the Precision tone to the Jazz tone.

    BUT

    I LOVE the sound of an ash-body-maple-neck Jazz low-B string. The ones I've had have a great barky growly tone down low that just rumbles. No mud, just authority (IMHO).

    Which makes a better platform for those 5 low notes on the B string, P or J?
     
  5. Jan 13, 2015 #2
    bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
    Received a gift from Sire* (see sig)
    Same scale, so it's basically which woods and pickups you like. Kind of a personal preference thing, but for great lows, P beats J in my humble opinion.
     
  9. Jan 13, 2015 #3
    chris_b

    chris_b

    Jun 2, 2007
    Depends on the bass.
     
  13. Jan 13, 2015 #4
    hdracer

    hdracer

    Feb 15, 2009
    Elk River, MN.
    Depends on the setup and strings.
     
  18. Jan 13, 2015 #5
    OutToPlayJazz

    OutToPlayJazz

    Dec 30, 2007
    Gloucestershire, UK
    Which is better..?

    Simple answer, a Music Man or G&L 5-string. Now that's what I call a stellar B-string.

    But if it has to be Jazz or Precision, I'd say the ash/maple Jazz.
     

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