Free Bass guitar lessons


Join the forum, it's quick and easy

Free Bass guitar lessons
Free Bass guitar lessons
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Precision vs. Jazz

5 posters

Go down

Precision vs. Jazz Empty Precision vs. Jazz

Post  Garth Mon May 18, 2009 6:09 pm

I'm currently playing a Fender Jazz Mexican Bass, enjoy it quite a bit actually, but I don't get the difference between these two commonly talked about makes.

I've done some research on it, only to find little tidbits of information.
For example, something about the P Bass having a thicker neck and more spaced strings than the J Bass.
Haven't found a definitive answer yet though. Sad

Any information is greatly appreciated! Smile
Garth
Garth


Back to top Go down

Precision vs. Jazz Empty Re: Precision vs. Jazz

Post  Smaz Mon May 18, 2009 9:38 pm

You won't find a more definitive answer.. Smile

I have both basses!

The Jazz bass has a thin neck, with the strings therefore being relatively close together. The two pickups give it a variety of sounds.
The Precision bass has a much wider neck, which is great for grabbing hold of & hammering. It has one pickup, which can make it a 'one trick pony' as far as sound are concerned.... But the P-bass sound is AWESOME.

Best thing is, give one a try if you can!
Smaz
Smaz


Back to top Go down

Precision vs. Jazz Empty Re: Precision vs. Jazz

Post  Garth Mon May 18, 2009 9:48 pm

Thank you!
That basically clears it up for me Smile

I guess the last thing is, is the difference between the two quite noticeable?

I really should check one out at a music store or something...
Garth
Garth


Back to top Go down

Precision vs. Jazz Empty Re: Precision vs. Jazz

Post  danthewelshy Mon May 18, 2009 9:56 pm

Worth noting also that you can get "pretty" close to a P-bass sound if you turn down your bridge pick-up fully on a jazz. Of course its not exactly the same but just worth a thought.
danthewelshy
danthewelshy


Back to top Go down

Precision vs. Jazz Empty Re: Precision vs. Jazz

Post  Igastopheles Mon May 18, 2009 10:15 pm

But what about a P Bass with a P/J pickup arrangement?
Igastopheles
Igastopheles


Back to top Go down

Precision vs. Jazz Empty Re: Precision vs. Jazz

Post  HBMDave Wed May 20, 2009 10:21 am

If you want to mess around with bass sounds, then a P bass is not for you, it is as someone already said, very much a one trick pony, it does that one trick however, better than any other bass, for warmth and depth on a full round deep bass sound you can't beat them.
HBMDave
HBMDave


Back to top Go down

Precision vs. Jazz Empty Re: Precision vs. Jazz

Post  Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum