Precision or Jazz?

[woodenshirt]

I'll have a "P" please Bob.

When it comes to gigs it's got to be a Precision, because I'm a big bloke with big paws (neck profile is better for me), plus a P Bass suits the kind of music I'm playing at the moment (Rock and Blues). Also being a pick player,IMHO, a Precision sounds better with a piece of plastic....

By the way, at home, I'll will mess about on a Jazz (as well as a Stingray)

Mart

[Roland Rock]

Not fussed about the neck, but I'm really enjoying the versatility of my P/J. If it came to a one or the other choice, it'd have to be a P

[neepheid]

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Here's one to stir the pot!!

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(Be honest all you Rickenbacker 4001/3 and Gibson EB players - you all come back to the fold sooner or later)
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Also, you'll need two spoons to stir both those pots.

[ivansc]

My first ever bass was a 1962 P bass. 44mmx19mm deep at the nut.
Perfect.

I now have a USA Precision 62 reissue which is just over the 19mm but is still lovely.
My PJ is actually an Epiphone Thunderbird mutant thing - production prototype I was given by the lovely peeps at Massman Drive years ago.
The neck on that is also 19mm deep but a slender 40mm wide. Also very well loved/played!

I have owned two or three Jazzes, including a 62 reissue and just never got on with them. Necks shaped like pencils.

Edited May 22, 2016 by ivansc

[discreet]

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P with a J neck
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J with a P neck

[Geek99]

I had an ephiphany with precision and fold my jazz to buy one. Every so often I think it might be needed ve to have a jazz as "they are so much more versatile" then I realise I don't need one really

[Lozz196]

Precision, no mods/changes/different width necks/added pickups, just a US Standard Precision.

[discreet]

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I had an ephiphany with precision and fold my jazz to buy one. Every so often I think it might be needed ve to have a jazz as "they are so much more versatile" then I realise I don't need one really
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I know what you mean. I'm with Lozz, a P Bass man really, but there's something about twin Jazz pups I like, especially with flats! A Jazz with a P neck is definitely in my future somewhere. Or even a P with twin Jazz pups would do it... does that mean a Maru..?

[spongebob]

Neither for me, Ricky player all day long.

I have tried to be a 'normal' player, and did spend some time last year with a P. It is indeed a fine bass, just not for me.

With this in mind, I vote P. It is, after all, the definition of bass guitar for so many.

[rushbo]

I resisted the Fender urge for twenty years, but the lure of a keenly priced "Cowpoke" Precision was too great. I've had a few since then. My P basses get the most love, but I gigged with my Mexi Jazz the other night and loved the sound...just a touch of bridge pick up and a little tone...sounded fabulous and perfect for the Dr Feelgood style R&B band I play in.

I love the look of a P bass and the "no frills" design. If a bass had more than three knobs, it would confuse me and make my cry.

The Rushbo verdict...P bass wins by nose.

[RickyV]

For me, it has to be a jazz.

[LayDownThaFunk]

Jazz. Easy.

Rage - Down Rodeo. Beat that P players.

[Roger2611]

It is a Precision for me but I have finally found a bitsa Jazz that I really like and have gigged, but the Precision is always my go to bass

[Number6]

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J with a P neck
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I have a P with a P neck and a J with a J neck but i'm after an EB with an EB neck and a big mudbucker

[luckydog]

One of each seems about right !

LD

[bassbiscuits]

If you can, get one of each. If you can't, just get a good Precision.

[Dood]

The 80's Japan Fender Power Jazz Bass Special is a little treat! PJ with a very skinny J neck. Active 'filter' EQ circuit as standard and a reverse P pickup. Extended cutaway and that all important high E on on the G string. Lovely bass - is a great all rounded!

[ead]

Jazz for me just shades it.

[neilp]

If I had to choose it would be a Jazz, but frankly I don't care if I never play either one again

[funkgod]

Easy.. Pick both up and play them. One will ( if you are very lucky) say ...
yes I like you.
You will know it's right when it talks back to you.
The problem is knowing when this happens, I hear loads on here saying "I'm sorry I ever let that one go"
They know it after a long time of looking for the same thing
They had their chance and may never find it again, no amount of cash will ever find that again.
It's a connection thing,

Edited May 23, 2016 by funkgod

[AustinArto]

I tend to have a LPF set around 250hz so it doesn't really matter what bass I've got. I'll play anything really, except Stingrays because they always feel a bit Playmobil for some reason.

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Pick both up and play them. One will ( if you are very lucky) say ...
yes I like you.
You will know it's right when it talks back to you.[/quote]

Hmm...

Edited May 23, 2016 by AustinArto

[lojo]

I have both, and often do the darth Vader thing, looking at one then the other , back and forth trying to decide which side to take.

[CamdenRob]

Pretty much an echo of several previous comments for me in that I like both

I am very fond of the P bass with flats and the tone rolled off thing though, so if I had to choose just one I'd choose the faithful P.

[Geek99]

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1463983470' post='3055436']
I have both, and often do the darth Vader thing, looking at one then the other , back and forth trying to decide which side to take.
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You should say to them that you find their lack of faith in your ability disturbing before picking one up by its neck

Edited May 23, 2016 by Geek99

[paul h]

Jazz just edges it for me. I would love to love precisions but I prefer a J width neck and I need a back pickup to anchor my thumb on.