I would just like to say that P/J basses actually can be pretty decent in the slap tone department. I say this as a person who for years disliked P/J slap tones.
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Why hasn't the 5-string P become more prominent?
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I would just like to say that P/J basses actually can be pretty decent in the slap tone department. I say this as a person who for years disliked P/J slap tones.
I would just like to say that P/J basses actually can be pretty decent in the slap tone department. I say this as a person who for years disliked P/J slap tones.
I definitely prefer to opt for the PJ option myself as well.
I've owned one.. the biggest issue it "felt" like was that the bass was just a 4+1 - not a 5 string.. meaning they added an additional string vs designing one.
Once going to 5 seems as if many of us are looking for a punchier and more solid B
Once going to 5 seems as if many of us are looking for a punchier and more solid B
How about this for a P Bass? I would love to own a 5 string P Bass... This person thought he would as well, but decided to change things.. .
http://cgi.ebay.com/Fender-Squire-P...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50
http://cgi.ebay.com/Fender-Squire-P...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50
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oh dear lord.
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Normally I agree with you Doc but that big old jazz blade pup in that bass totally throws the "slapping on a P bass" concept out the window
Normally I agree with you Doc but that big old jazz blade pup in that bass totally throws the "slapping on a P bass" concept out the window
That bass is stock. I had one like that for a minute. There was also another version with two J pups that sounded just like a jazz. It is called a Precision because of the body and pickguard shape, not the pickups configuration.
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Normally I agree with you Doc but that big old jazz blade pup in that bass totally throws the "slapping on a P bass" concept out the window
The P/J has not always been a slap tone I liked, but it has grown on me. That said, I think the Jazz, Stingray, and Soapbar slap tones will always be the standard for me.
The P/J has not always been a slap tone I liked, but it has grown on me. That said, I think the Jazz, Stingray, and Soapbar slap tones will always be the standard for me.
OK.............I see..............somewhere, someone derailed the thread from 5 string P's to the oh soo common 5 string PJ's. Sorry
OK.............I see..............somewhere, someone derailed the thread from 5 string P's to the oh soo common 5 string PJ's. Sorry
If it makes you feel any better, I dial the P pickup for 90% of the fingerstyle I play, and favor the J pup for the rest. When I slap, its ALL P pickup!!!!
he's on to me!!!!
ditto on this one. well I used to have a DJ5. sold it. got a Stingray 5. Sold it. Got a P5. Sold it. And now have a DJ5 coming back to me. SR5s and P5s are great great great basses. For me, I'm a jazz bass guy through and through. I love my 55-02. It sounds like a jazz bass hopped up on steroids. The DJ5 does it for me as well. I also have 2 4 string jazz basses that see a lot of gig time. I've had 4 string p basses. My thing and why I sold my P5 is it just wasn't the sound I thought I wanted. Just not my bag baby.
The guy I sold my P5 to wanted a simple P bass layout, wanted the P bass tone, but needed a 5th string for some of the new projects he's working on. It was great fit for him.
Back in the '80s, they were all the rage and guys were constantly playing those low, low notes, whether they fit the music or not (me too, admittedly). I still love them, but only in the right contexts. Spacing on most is not suited for slapping and the ones that have wider spacing also have super wide necks! It all comes down to what works for you and your music.
