marcus bell Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Been having a look round at p j basses and think they could be pretty perfect for versatility... Nice rounded jazz sound on the bridge, old school p sound up front, when mixed together gives a modern slap tone Any opinions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 My opinion is that you are searching for something that isn't available...! Seriously, the PJ is a beast. If you want a P, I don't understand why you wouldnt have the J option for the added versatility. I still prefer a JJ myself though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I'd recommend a Kingbass. Sorry, I couldn't help it We've had a few PJ threads, and I think one theme is common - they're a combination which doesn't often work. Might be worth searching one out and seeing what recommendations were made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Some examples: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/209937-pjs-am-i-missing-something/page__view__findpost__p__2129281__hl__pj__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/209937-pjs-am-i-missing-something/page__view__findpost__p__2129281__hl__pj__fromsearch__1[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/210027-the-double-p-pickup-bass-thread/page__view__findpost__p__2120127__hl__pj__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/210027-the-double-p-pickup-bass-thread/page__view__findpost__p__2120127__hl__pj__fromsearch__1[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/197792-i-wanna-pj-bass/page__view__findpost__p__1957484__hl__pj__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/197792-i-wanna-pj-bass/page__view__findpost__p__1957484__hl__pj__fromsearch__1[/url] I spy you had an old Fender PJ thread too, so it's obviously something you've been thinking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Get a P bass and have a second P pickup fitted, they sound fantastic and look good too IMO. Exhibit A...... [IMG]http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk344/ezbass/RWCustom.jpg[/IMG] A P and a MM work well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I like the idea of PJ's, in reality the ones I've tried have never really lived up to any of my expectations apart from one or two, the most notable being a Sadowsky NYC PJ5 I tried that was murderously good. To put it in context I've also tried a Metro JP5 that I didn't like though so swings and roundabouts. It's the reason I own both a Jazz bass and a P-Bass, neither can do what the other can do well. The best slap tone from a PJ IMO comes from the P solo'ed anyway, so I'd just go with a P-Bass a la Nate Watts, Freddie Washington, Leon Sylvers from Shalamar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I never understand this - I had a good-sounding P, I added a J, and now I've got a good-sounding P with added options. Adding the J pickup did nothing untoward to the P. Having said that, it's a Wizard Big P/J set, so they might be less susceptible to complications. Oh, and that P/P is one of the best-looking basses I've ever seen on here, even though I normally don't like relicing of any kidney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 MB1. Keep the PJs for bedtime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 I'm not looking at buying one just wanted to know people's opinions on them haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) Some PJ's work better than others . and it depends on whether you mean a traditional Fender - style bass or not , Marcus . A Yamaha BB or Spector NS or Pedulla MVP are all different propositions to a Fender Precision with a Jazz pickup stuck on the back . And then some Fender - style PJ basses have had more care and attention to get the sound balance between the two pickups right than others . You would need to be more specific . Edited July 23, 2013 by Dingus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I quite like the option of adding in the J pickup to give a bit of bite. Agree with Muzz, adding a J to a Precision doesn`t make the P pickup suddenly unplayable, it just adds an extra amount of versatility if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I absolutely love my P bass lyte it's great, I have never really liked the PJ combination, looks wise, but the combination sound wise is awesome, I run the bass and treble flat and just turn the pickup balance slightly to the P pickup and off we go, the band always comment on how good it sounds. I am converted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I recently changed the stock p pickup in my fender mike dirnt with a sd quarter pounder, and also had a quarter pounder j added at the bridge. Massively happy, and considering the j is only a single coil it's pretty damn quiet. I highly recommend a pj, I don't know whether I would own a straight p again now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I have a Squier PJ. I like the neck lots, but I can't say I use the J pickup at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfordStone Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 ive got a jazz bass with PJ configuration, really really happy with how it sounds, i can get loads of tones out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I still think the best one I ever played was the Charvel 3b, which was pretty thunderous - and should be relatively easy to find, if you don't mind the pointy headstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenBasses Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I have a Shuker Horn PJ... It's definitely a tone hero being able to sit into what ever style I want but I miss the JJ combination. For me you get a more rounded sound. The PJ setup leans heavily towards the P side.. So as mentioned it's a P bass with added extras rather than 2 basses in one. As a P bass... It works splendid. Cannot fault it. As a Jazz Bass just using the bridge pup... I am not convinced.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1374594632' post='2150662'] I quite like the option of adding in the J pickup to give a bit of bite. Agree with Muzz, adding a J to a Precision doesn`t make the P pickup suddenly unplayable, it just adds an extra amount of versatility if required. [/quote] Precisely why I got a Squier PJ and upgraded it. Best bass I have for rock, and gives a bit more bite to flats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I've got an Aria Pro 5er PJ with EMG pups in it that I think is fantastic. I leave the P volume up and wind the J volume in and out depending on whether I want a thumping sound or a brighter one. It's not the greatest bass in the world and I have a sneaking suspicion that the hardware on it is worth more than the bass as a whole but it's mine and I love it! At the end of the day all of us and all basses are different, so find what you like and run with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtheelvy Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 I liked the 'Hotrod' Precisions that Fender offered a few years ago. Seems strange that they don't offer a standard American PJ setup anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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