Dan Dare Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Would value everyone's thoughts/advice. Recently bought a G&L L2000 Trib as a working instrument, so could give the old Jazz a rest and have wider range of tones, in particular the P bass sound. It's versatile/playable enough - am getting to grips with the wider flatter neck (have had the J for 30 years, so it's almost part of me) - but doesn't really do it for me in the way the old beast does. Leaves me a bit cold. Am looking for a vintage/old skool vibe. Thinking about building a PJ - Warmoth body, Jazz neck, Nordstrands/Fralins,etc. All suggestions/views, experiences of PJs much appreciated. Thanks and happy new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Fender Jaguar? P & J and more of a Jazz neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Fender P-bass Specials have the PJ config I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Yamaha BB424/1024/2024! They have the old skool passive thing going on in spades. They look great, medium profile necks (somewhere between Jazz and Precision feel), terrific Yamaha construction and generally ideal for all situations. The 2000 series BB's are really quite special instruments. There's a couple 1024's on sale here at the moment I think? Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I`d have a look at Precisions in general, find one you really gel with, then get a J pickup put in. I favour the 2008 onwards series Precisions, they`re fantastic basses, and modding one with a J pickup of your choice would probably be easier than finding or building one. Plus get one 2nd hand and you get a fantastic bass for not much money at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) I did hear of someone with a G&L SB2 PJ for sale. Can't think who. But I'll let you know if I recall. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/247893-fs-gl-sb-2-tribute-pj-bass%3B-as-new-price-drop/page__fromsearch__1"][/url] Edited January 1, 2015 by Grangur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I've just fitted a new scratchplate to this and disconnected the Jazz pickup as I never use it. Still to take pics of it but this is what it was like when i bought it. Slim C Jazz neck. [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/Fender%20FSR%20Precision/DSC01484Large.jpg.html"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Bought a. P bass j from thoman brilliant anniversary ,60 years edition one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 [quote name='afterimage' timestamp='1420153416' post='2646258'] Bought a. P bass j from thoman brilliant anniversary ,60 years edition one [/quote] That looks like a very nice bass. Give us a review when you get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 That Thomann one looks nice. Not too dear at present exchange rates. I'd be interested to hear what it's like, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Good idea Lozz. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1420132807' post='2645982'] Yamaha BB424/1024/2024! They have the old skool passive thing going on in spades. They look great, medium profile necks (somewhere between Jazz and Precision feel), terrific Yamaha construction and generally ideal for all situations. The 2000 series BB's are really quite special instruments. There's a couple 1024's on sale here at the moment I think? Truckstop [/quote] This. I use two 424s and I cannot fault them. In fact I prefer them over their more expensive brothers as they nail the Precision sound - the 1024 has a slightly different P pickup. I use the P pickup alone most of the time, but it's nice to mix the J in sometimes for a slightly tighter sound. They pop up on here from time to time for around £200 - no brainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Might be worth trying out a Fender Precision Lyte. PJ pups, active. Uber skinny neck, much like the Geddy Lee or Jaguar neck, and weighs around 7.5lbs. The P pup on its own doesn't sound exactly like a Precision but is is deep and dark. PJ together sound a bit burpy like a Jazz with both pups but perhaps a bit darker. They are usually pretty cheap to pick up too £300 +/- depending upon condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Thanks All for suggestions. Just pulled the trigger on a P Bass Special - Thomann sale. Jazz neck, which should suit me, PJ pu's, can use passive (rarely found an active I can get on with. Fingers crossed I'll like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Well, the bass arrived this week with no issues (always a bit worrying when you buy mail order). Well packed/protected. Plus points - very playable neck, correct amount of relief, clean fret ends, nicely finished. A few rough edges - tuners a bit gritty (much better for a drop of lube and adjustment). Poor pickup balance - bridge/J pu overpowered by the P. Replaced the nasty cheap foam under the P with thinner closed cell foam so could adjust the height properly. Cheap flimsy bridge - fitted a Gotoh 201. It's turned out well - wide tonal range and have to admit the neck is nice. More to follow after it's done a few jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Good to hear that it's not a dog. I'm thinking hard about getting one but something else always gives me gas. I would put a Goto bridge on one too, they really add to the visuals of a bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Absolutely Sam. Gotoh a no brainer. Nicely finished, solidly made, good quality materials. Can't beat Japanese engineering for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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