I just switched over from a Roger Waters P Bass, to the Am. Std. Jazz. It sounds great, and is very playable. The Fender USA Super Bass 8250M, NPS, (.045, .065, .085, .110TW Gauges) work well with it. I like the heavier A and E strings. The Jazz neck gives me a nice edge over the P neck. No dead spots anywhere on the neck while playing either.