You haven't even received your Bongo yet. I thought I was impatient. As much of a P advocate as I am, I'd still say settle down and play the Bongo for a while. Even though i voted get a P. 
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Where to go next - 5 String or P-Bass?
- Thread starter Big Ginger Bass
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+1 with several others here.
The most common "mistake" I've seen musicians make is plowing thousands of dollars into new basses, or a rack of exotic pedals, instead of getting one really good amp.
Don't you go making that mistake.
P.S. the only time you might absolutely "need" a Precision bass (and only a PBass) is in certain studio situations. And if you don't own one (or just didn't bring yours along) any studio worthy of the name should have one or more PBasses available for you to use. So no worries!
The most common "mistake" I've seen musicians make is plowing thousands of dollars into new basses, or a rack of exotic pedals, instead of getting one really good amp.
Don't you go making that mistake.
P.S. the only time you might absolutely "need" a Precision bass (and only a PBass) is in certain studio situations. And if you don't own one (or just didn't bring yours along) any studio worthy of the name should have one or more PBasses available for you to use. So no worries!
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buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
Save your money.
Gas is constant and ever changing.
If you blow your money on a P bass you will just have Gas for the next thing before the P bass arrives.
If you have one good bass one good amp and one good cord you don't NEED anything.
Learn to TRULY appreciate the things you have.
Gas is constant and ever changing.
If you blow your money on a P bass you will just have Gas for the next thing before the P bass arrives.
If you have one good bass one good amp and one good cord you don't NEED anything.
Learn to TRULY appreciate the things you have.
I know basses are way more fun, but am amp upgrade does seem like the right call. However If you do go with a bass, I think a p would be the way to go.
A few things to consider:
1) First you should ask yourself what your current basses aren't doing. I would wait for the Bongo, bond with it (that may or may not happen), and see what it can do. Bongo's have Swiss Army capabilities and you already have a Swiss Army Bass in the Jazz
2) The single pickup Classic P-Bass voicing is one of the most popular recognizeable voicings in contemporary music, but its not like the StingRay MM Sound where actual physical equipment ( a Parralel wired MM as well as the proprietary nature of the Ray's PreAmp System) is coupled with pickup placement to achieve that voice. The P-Bass voicing is much simpler: A humbucking Pickup in the Mid Position -- thats it. Even a single-coil in that position will mimic the earliest P-Basses (such as soloing the mid PU on your Jazz -- it will be thin, but the voice is there). There are literally TONS of basses out there that have the P-Bass voicing as an option (G&L L-1000, Peavey T-45, etc) and can be further accented by passive or active electronics, EQ-shaping, techniques/playing style, to make up for the different tonal variances from type to type. Furthermore, there are many twin-pickup basses out there can have their mid pickups soloed to achieve that sound, like almost any P/J or G&Ls ( click the link in my Sig and scroll down to the last song "Old Skool Town" -- Hear that P-Bass? Its not: Its my G&L ASAT with mid pickup soloed in Series Mode).......So if your criteria is that "sound", understand that sound can be achieved on a LOT of basses that dont necessarily say "Fender Precision" on them.....Now, if you want a P-Bass because you like the way it looks, like the way it plays, you want that P-Bass "mojo", or just so you can post pics on TB to get other P-Bass lovers to "Gawk" at your new bass, those are all legitimate reasons to get one because it boils down to just making yourself happy....but get out of this mindset and stop listening to all this "A P-Bass is all you need" garbage because that mantra will vary from the needs/wants of each individual player so Im gonna' call BS as I see it....... $.02, YMMV
1) First you should ask yourself what your current basses aren't doing. I would wait for the Bongo, bond with it (that may or may not happen), and see what it can do. Bongo's have Swiss Army capabilities and you already have a Swiss Army Bass in the Jazz
2) The single pickup Classic P-Bass voicing is one of the most popular recognizeable voicings in contemporary music, but its not like the StingRay MM Sound where actual physical equipment ( a Parralel wired MM as well as the proprietary nature of the Ray's PreAmp System) is coupled with pickup placement to achieve that voice. The P-Bass voicing is much simpler: A humbucking Pickup in the Mid Position -- thats it. Even a single-coil in that position will mimic the earliest P-Basses (such as soloing the mid PU on your Jazz -- it will be thin, but the voice is there). There are literally TONS of basses out there that have the P-Bass voicing as an option (G&L L-1000, Peavey T-45, etc) and can be further accented by passive or active electronics, EQ-shaping, techniques/playing style, to make up for the different tonal variances from type to type. Furthermore, there are many twin-pickup basses out there can have their mid pickups soloed to achieve that sound, like almost any P/J or G&Ls ( click the link in my Sig and scroll down to the last song "Old Skool Town" -- Hear that P-Bass? Its not: Its my G&L ASAT with mid pickup soloed in Series Mode).......So if your criteria is that "sound", understand that sound can be achieved on a LOT of basses that dont necessarily say "Fender Precision" on them.....Now, if you want a P-Bass because you like the way it looks, like the way it plays, you want that P-Bass "mojo", or just so you can post pics on TB to get other P-Bass lovers to "Gawk" at your new bass, those are all legitimate reasons to get one because it boils down to just making yourself happy....but get out of this mindset and stop listening to all this "A P-Bass is all you need" garbage because that mantra will vary from the needs/wants of each individual player so Im gonna' call BS as I see it....... $.02, YMMV
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Dude I bought a 5 string Squire VM 5 String P Bass for $275 from Musicians Friend. Don't pay thousands for a P bass 
Not buying stuff you don't need also is an option.
I agree with the sentiment to not buy a P or a 5er or a P 5er. Be patient. I also agree that it seems like sorting out your amplification is a higher priority.
But, in the end, I advocate for pausing for a minute. Enjoy the jazz for now, experience the Bongo when it arrives, and then figure out what your next move should be, keeping your cash parked in your pocket, or under your mattress, or in the bank, or wherever it's stashed.
But, in the end, I advocate for pausing for a minute. Enjoy the jazz for now, experience the Bongo when it arrives, and then figure out what your next move should be, keeping your cash parked in your pocket, or under your mattress, or in the bank, or wherever it's stashed.
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