Musicman20 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Even though im 100% gassing for the Jazz still...that I still cannot get a hold of, I just keep looking at those P Basses. Ive got a Jap P Bass which is my workhorse....but I just keep thinking....P Bass + Orange...mmmmm. I need persuading to make sure I get that Jazz as Ive been after one for years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 There is no need to have one verses the other. Go for both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 IMO all P-basses sound pretty much the same, go for the jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I love my Jazz, I wouldn't swap it for anything. Get one !!!!! [quote name='Protium' post='448710' date='Mar 29 2009, 03:16 PM']IMO all P-basses sound pretty much the same, go for the jazz [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I've had this dilemma for a long time but I think I've pretty much resolved it with my new Sadowsky PJ - it does both sounds beautifully. But, if I had to decide between a P and a J, it'd be a P for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) Being an owner of both, I'd go for a Jazz if you're set on a Fender. The Jazz had a degree more panache than the P and it give more tonal variation. That said, also being an owner of a Lakland DJ5, I'd say go and get a Lakland. There's one for sale on the forum (not mine). P Edited March 29, 2009 by NancyJohnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Its nothing modification cant deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 [quote name='NancyJohnson' post='448743' date='Mar 29 2009, 04:09 PM']Being an owner of both, I'd go for a Jazz if you're set on a Fender. The Jazz had a degree more panache than the P and it give more tonal variation. That said, also being an owner of a Lakland DJ5, I'd say go and get a Lakland. There's one for sale on the forum (not mine). P[/quote] +1 on Lakland. Agree with Ross too, mods on Fender basses sort it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlthebassist Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) Decide what neck you prefer, buy that bass, then if its a J, swap the neck pup out for a P - you can easily get hold of a pre-cut scratch plate to do this without having to mess around making one. And if its a P neck you love, slap a J pup in at the bridge. Go for it! You can always sell/swap it on here if you find its not what youre after. Edited March 29, 2009 by karlthebassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 Cheers guys I THINK ill stick with the original GAS for a Jazz. This might change though. In a year I could just get another I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I've had a few of each & would say that the jazz always wins in my opinion. The jazz is always so much more playable and adaptable. When I try and play a precision it always seems to get buried in the mix. Only the one sound as well. The USA jazzes with the through body stringing are the best sounding jazz basses around at the price, btw. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Find an S1 jazz then you can get some pseudo P type sounds with the S1 switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 So, Sob, Sob. Gonna stop running down P basses please. I just bought a black one with maple neck on sunday! I tried it against the Lakeland P ( which was going for £699-£100 cheaper than the Fender ) but I went for the Fender as it sounded great and after years of owning active basses I came to the conclusion that I only needed one good sound and that`s all the p has. Plus it looks damm cool, imo of course. The Lakeland sounded great as well but what the heck. Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basswesty Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) I have a new MIA Jazz that I love, a CIJ P (with Wizard Thumpers) that I love and a Lakland BG P (with Lindy Fralin's) that is awasome. They all offer me something different IMO. But if i [i]HAD[/i] to keep one only it would be the Jazz. I don't get the 'P has One sound' though. Ok, its never going to have the variation of certain other basses with loads of EQ but you can get a fair amount of tone from a P by a twist of the tone pot and moving your right hand to play near the bridge/neck. Sit back and wait for the backlash!!! Edited March 31, 2009 by basswesty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 [quote name='basswesty' post='450267' date='Mar 31 2009, 08:47 AM']I don't get the 'P has One sound' though. Ok, its never going to have the variation of certain other basses with loads of EQ but you can get a fair amount of tone from a P by a twist of the tone pot and moving your right hand to play near the bridge/neck. Sit back and wait for the backlash!!! [/quote] What backlash? I agree 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basswesty Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 [quote name='Twigman' post='450338' date='Mar 31 2009, 10:43 AM']What backlash? I agree 100%[/quote] Thanks. I'm sure some won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fudge Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) I think I get a P sound from my Jazz when I turn up the first filter a bit on my MarkBass SA450. I do like a P but inevitably reach for the Jazz. Just my personal preference I suppose. Edited March 31, 2009 by Mr Fudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 P For the win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathewsanchez Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 [quote name='Duarte' post='452653' date='Apr 2 2009, 06:49 PM']P For the win![/quote] Zak, I think you made a typo. What you really meant was: J For the win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 For me the P-bass sound is (still) what a bass guitar sounds like. If I was a rocker I'd have a P bass. I don't know if the Jazz has much more in the way of versatility though, in practical terms. I've had a couple of Jazzes and most of the available sounds weren't that useful. I think if you want a truly versatile bass the first place to look is the G&L L2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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