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re: P bass vs jazz bass
Posted on 8/24/23 at 7:18 pm to FearlessFreep
Posted on 8/24/23 at 7:18 pm to FearlessFreep
Only Ps
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Posted on 8/25/23 at 12:32 am to Broke
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You wind these pickups yourself?
He does, and they are as bad arse as you can get.
Get you some.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 5:32 am to The Dunder Mifflin
I've always preferred the Jazz Bass on tradition. I think it is the gold standard, sort of the "reference" bass sound for all of rock history.
Certainly, there are other options and a ton of P-bass players out there as well made a mark, but for me, as a traditionalist, I dig the Jazz Bass - the sound, the aesthetic, the types of cats who played them.
Certainly, there are other options and a ton of P-bass players out there as well made a mark, but for me, as a traditionalist, I dig the Jazz Bass - the sound, the aesthetic, the types of cats who played them.
This post was edited on 8/25/23 at 5:34 am
Posted on 8/25/23 at 6:28 am to The Dunder Mifflin
I used to have a Jackson PS-5 that was a PJ combo. Best recording bass on earth, but it got broke at a show.
Posted on 8/25/23 at 9:07 am to The Dunder Mifflin
Probably comes down to neck preference. I prefer P myself
Posted on 8/25/23 at 12:14 pm to Ace Midnight
I've always preferred the Jazz Bass on tradition. I think it is the gold standard, sort of the "reference" bass sound for all of rock history.
Not to discount the J, I love them, but you have the benchmarks mixed up. It was the Precision that was the specific instrument used by all the prolific first-call session bassists in the major studios, from Carol Kaye on the West Coast to James Jamerson at Motown. Even into the 60s, when the J was the new and improved and the P was the older and more primitive predecessor, Kaye has said in many interviews the top producers would specifically request her and fellow rats bring their Ps. They simply work perfectly in every musical context in which they are placed.
Not to discount the J, I love them, but you have the benchmarks mixed up. It was the Precision that was the specific instrument used by all the prolific first-call session bassists in the major studios, from Carol Kaye on the West Coast to James Jamerson at Motown. Even into the 60s, when the J was the new and improved and the P was the older and more primitive predecessor, Kaye has said in many interviews the top producers would specifically request her and fellow rats bring their Ps. They simply work perfectly in every musical context in which they are placed.
Posted on 8/26/23 at 9:26 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
I have a P that I mess around with, a USA 75 RI Jazz, but my main bass is the USA Geddy Jazz. Doesn’t get any better. It always sounds out of this world and feels and plays like butter.
Posted on 8/27/23 at 5:47 pm to wareaglepete
I was set on getting a bass guitar, but not having any luck finding a decent price amp that won’t cost a fortune.
Also the Harley Benton basses also caught my attention
Also the Harley Benton basses also caught my attention
Posted on 8/27/23 at 5:57 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
Shop for a used solid state Ampeg combo. I have an Ampeg 2x10 SS combo that constantly gets raving reviews from the working bassists who frequent the workshop, even the older guys who have vintage SVT heads. I got mine used in minty new condition from my local GC for $300 out the door a little over 10 years ago.
Posted on 8/27/23 at 6:48 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
Yep, there are a lot of old bass amps out there for good prices that still sound good. Heavy as hell, but sound good.
Very good value but don’t expect much from the pickups. Swap em for some of Fret’s pickups and you’ll be good to go.
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Also the Harley Benton basses also caught my attention
Very good value but don’t expect much from the pickups. Swap em for some of Fret’s pickups and you’ll be good to go.
Posted on 8/27/23 at 7:00 pm to wareaglepete
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Also the Harley Benton basses also caught my attention
Very good value
I've read good things about the Harley Benton stuff, but I haven't seen anything from them yet in person.
Made in Vietnam I think?
Posted on 8/27/23 at 7:08 pm to auggie
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Made in Vietnam I think?
It’s somewhere in SE Asia. Maybe Indonesia. I was shocked it wasn’t China at their price points, but that explains the quality being better than expected.
Posted on 8/27/23 at 7:18 pm to wareaglepete
I've got a Michael Kelly Hybrid thinline type guitar that I took in trade for doing some work for a guy. It's made in Vietnam too. It's really good and looks great, the only issue I've really found, was some paint bleed through onto the binding in a couple of places, but that's not a big deal.
Posted on 8/27/23 at 7:45 pm to auggie
I got a Michael Kelly enlighten patriot and a Michael Kelly 1953 tele. I haven’t played any high end guitars, but I think the Michael Kelly guitars are great. Perfect for what I need for home use.
Posted on 8/27/23 at 7:49 pm to auggie
While looking at the squier bass, I also looked at the Harley Benton. You pay 84ish bucks for shipping no matter how many guitars you buy.
I thought about getting a bass and a Jazzmaster style guitar (with a fixed bridge)
All for under 400 after shipping
I thought about getting a bass and a Jazzmaster style guitar (with a fixed bridge)
All for under 400 after shipping
Posted on 8/27/23 at 7:52 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
The big name guitar player around here, he only plays the Michael Kelly Telecasters. He tricks them out a bit though.
This Hybrid that I've got has a fantastic roasted flame maple neck. Great fretwork. If this neck came from Fender, it would probably be $400 bucks by itself.
This Hybrid that I've got has a fantastic roasted flame maple neck. Great fretwork. If this neck came from Fender, it would probably be $400 bucks by itself.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 12:14 pm to Ace Midnight
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I've always preferred the Jazz Bass on tradition. I think it is the gold standard, sort of the "reference" bass sound for all of rock history.
that would actually be the P-bass. the most popular bass in history.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 12:16 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
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I was set on getting a bass guitar, but not having any luck finding a decent price amp that won’t cost a fortune.
get a used mexican/japanese P-bass and an ampeg bass amp. you can acquire both of those on reverb for not a lot of money.
Posted on 8/29/23 at 4:43 am to The Dunder Mifflin
Necks are very different ! As far as sound, the J bass will give you much more versatility and with the right pups, it will sound just like the P. I now have a Geddy !
Posted on 8/29/23 at 9:54 am to The Dunder Mifflin
Jazz will feel better for you since you're a guitar player. And it's a more versatile instrument tonally.
P bass thumps. But you can get close on the jazz.
P bass thumps. But you can get close on the jazz.
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