Precision-bass vs Jazz bass, same old story :)

[MynameisMe]

I had a MIM jazz bass that I traded away for a Jack Casady when I got an American Standard Jazz. I now have two P basses but regret trading the Jazz. It played so good. Love the P bass but know there's a Jazz bass in my future.
I traded the newer jazz bass for one of the P basses.
My point, it's a vicious circle, cycle!

 

[SgtHulka]

What does that even mean? Brighter tone will tell on you if you have bad technique a LOT more than rounder tone.

It means that you're so focused on hearing yourself you don't understand the band.

 

[TheGreatSealof]

Jazz is great for most situations. However, to bring on the THUNDER.....PBASS!!!!!

 

[Stewie]

Never forget the Tele style (original P)

 

[Bruiser Stone]

What does that even mean? Brighter tone will tell on you if you have bad technique a LOT more than rounder tone.

I read that Mr Jamerson cranked both knobs on the Funk Machine. That’s pretty good company.

 

[ZombiiBass]

I’m sure it’s already been said, but if you like both get a PJ! That’s what I ended up getting and I love it. I can pretty much get any tone I want out of it!

 

[Machiavelli]

Interesting question, never seen it discussed here...:


P bass for me

 

[two fingers]

It means that you're so focused on hearing yourself you don't understand the band.

That's a weird assumption. I have literally done hundreds of gigs with dozens of acts. I get hired over and over because how how easily I tune into what's going on around me.

I'm also a sound guy. I started sending the board a brighter signal after trying to mix bands with horribly muddy bass tones. Plus, I use my technique to round out my sound as needed. I have leave all of my settings the same and make my one bass sound like half a dozen different instruments. If I use a pick near the bridge, and then pluck with the side of my thumb over the end of the fretboard, you get to completely different tones. And there are several degrees in between.

My tone has exactly zero to do with how well I "understand the band". Someone you respect must have steered you in a weird direction with that odd theory. They have nothing to do with each other.

And, according to the people who keep calling me for gigs, my tone is exactly what it needs to be.

What an odd line of reasoning....

 

[two fingers]

I read that Mr Jamerson cranked both knobs on the Funk Machine. That’s pretty good company.

He used old flats and (pretty much) double bass right hand technique to achieve his wonderful tone too.

 

[Sam Dingle]

Jazz bass. I play electric bass maybe 20 times a year not counting teaching lessons. I have a 5 string jazz and a 4 string jazz. Which is all I need. My 4 string American standard jazz bass will never leave me

 

[Mantis Tobaggan]

for real?

 

[TakeABreak]

That's a weird assumption. I have literally done hundreds of gigs with dozens of acts. I get hired over and over because how how easily I tune into what's going on around me.

I'm also a sound guy. I started sending the board a brighter signal after trying to mix bands with horribly muddy bass tones. Plus, I use my technique to round out my sound as needed. I have leave all of my settings the same and make my one bass sound like half a dozen different instruments. If I use a pick near the bridge, and then pluck with the side of my thumb over the end of the fretboard, you get to completely different tones. And there are several degrees in between.

My tone has exactly zero to do with how well I "understand the band". Someone you respect must have steered you in a weird direction with that odd theory. They have nothing to do with each other.

And, according to the people who keep calling me for gigs, my tone is exactly what it needs to be.

What an odd line of reasoning....

And it’s a whole lot easier to dial out some highs on the board, than to add some highs that aren’t there.

 

[two fingers]

And it’s a whole lot easier to dial out some highs on the board, than to add some highs that aren’t there.

Precisely.

 

[chea-pass]

for real?

Yep.

 

[SgtHulka]

That's a weird assumption. I have literally done hundreds of gigs with dozens of acts. I get hired over and over because how how easily I tune into what's going on around me.

I'm also a sound guy. I started sending the board a brighter signal after trying to mix bands with horribly muddy bass tones. Plus, I use my technique to round out my sound as needed. I have leave all of my settings the same and make my one bass sound like half a dozen different instruments. If I use a pick near the bridge, and then pluck with the side of my thumb over the end of the fretboard, you get to completely different tones. And there are several degrees in between.

My tone has exactly zero to do with how well I "understand the band". Someone you respect must have steered you in a weird direction with that odd theory. They have nothing to do with each other.

And, according to the people who keep calling me for gigs, my tone is exactly what it needs to be.

What an odd line of reasoning....

Ok man. You're very chatty here so just seems to me that you may not be the gigging musician you talk about.

If I'm wrong my apologies.

 

[Davbassdude]

I once possessed what was to me the holy grail: A Precision Bass with a 1.5 inch (Jazz Bass style) "A" neck at the nut. It was ripped off and I've been heartbroken ever since!!! I'm with those who love the P-bass sound with a Jazz bass neck.

 

[I-play-bass]

I thought its decided alredy,need to have both and a musicman

I could make do with just the music man.

 

[bikeplate]

Active PJ w a jazz neck

 

[CoffeeLove]

Jazz, otherwise I miss the bridge pickup goodness.

 

[klejst]

Get both and be happy...or a P/J