Jazz bass vs. P-bass

Ja Shwicka · Growing Guppy Joined: 21 Dec 2003 Posts: 42

What are the advantages/disadvantages/attributes of both the Jazz bass and P-bass?

Beowulf · Growing Lion Joined: 18 Jun 2003 Posts: 876

Jazz:
*More versatility (two pickups)
*Slimmer neck
*More contoured

P:
*Thicker, heavier tone
*More traditional body

I could give you facts and figures all day, but the truth is.... you won't TRULY learn anything until you try out both for yourself. You have to hit the shops and investigate yourself. Play, play, play. Then you'll know what's best for you.

My choice is a P/J combination. It has the more attractive P body and the slimmer J neck. It also has both P and J pups. It's pretty much best of both worlds.

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Seth D · Sea Monkey Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Posts: 11

I agree Jazz bass does have more freedom tonewise, and I use my fender jazz fretlass for A lot of things but I particulerly like p=bass better.

Hey! I'm only 14 but I'm a state level playa and I'm as serious about playing as everyone else in here so don't blow me off!!!
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bluesrocker · Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2005 4:25 am Post subject:

Hi!

I have a Fender Jazz and a Fender P bass. Love 'em both.

My fav is the jazz bass. I love the body, and slimmer neck. I replaced the neck pickup with a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder. WOW!!

I think a jazz bass with the P/J pickup configuration is the way to go. It gives the best of both worlds.

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-Ryco · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 3:32 pm Post subject: best of both

i bought a used p-bass way back when and immediately cusomized it adding the two straight jazz pu's as well as the split p pu -- all SD 1/4 pounders. sweet! also three concenntric volume inside/tone outside knobs + off/on switch. neck is a little fat, but comfortable and p's don't seem to weigh as much as j's.also installed badass II bridge and brass nut.
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adamgordon · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 7:56 am Post subject: Re: best of both

I played both and I prefer JB. Why? Maybe because I play jazz often Wink

. I think it depends on taste and kind of music you play. Smile

For fusion, jazz and similar climats JB is the best bass I've ever heard and played.
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Mr Venus · Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:55 pm Post subject:

Don't think you can go wrong with a good PB or a JB, provided you get a good one. Like lots of bassists I have one of each - a 1976 PB and a new Custom Shop JB. The former was my first decent bass, and besides its sentimental value is a great instrument, but I've been blown away by the tone, playability and sheer quality of the latter.

Basically, as has been said, if you like a slimmer neck and a sharper tone, go for a JB - but you need both!
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adamgordon · Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:58 pm Post subject:

I want JB from 70s ;(

Wink

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Bass_Snake · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:54 pm Post subject:

Sorry guys. I' m a newbie. What' s a P-Bass?

Mkuk0 · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:07 am Post subject:

Precision Bass, basically a type of Fender with split coil pick ups i.e.

The other main Fender is the Jazz bass, with different style of pick up, means it produces a different sound like so

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Bass_Snake · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:31 am Post subject:

Thank you so much Mkuk0. Very Happy

I really appreciate that. The pics helped alot.

Are jazz bass good for slapping?

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Mkuk0 · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:53 am Post subject:

Not really a slapper myself but can't really think of any slapping guys who use em to be honest, but then I AM tired and I'm gonna forget me name in a sec! Confused

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Ankhanu · Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:09 pm Post subject:

I've seen plenty of footage of Flea playing Jazz basses.