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Phillip McKnight recently had a podcast where he said something along the lines of …for every person who loves a string, there’ll be someone who hates the string… These Labellas were made specifically for the Mini P. They have the perfect string wound length, the silk starts at the right place and you won’t have windings around the post/peg. I’m not affiliated with Labella in any way, but I have a set of their Deep Talkin’ flats on my Hofner. They’re not my favourite flat wound (TI flats) and I personally find them a bit stiff, but if Labella made these specifically for Mini P, one would assume they’ve done their homework and responsible testing!! I have not had any issues with these strings on the Mini used for this video nor has the current owner who has had it since the video. I hope they’ll work for you! Thanks for watching and asking!

I no longer have a mini to give you an exact measurement, but if my memory is correct, it’s less than 40” total length. It fits inside a Levy economy electric guitar bag! Some room to spare, length-wise. Thanks for watching!

I just asked a friend to measure for you! 39” total length. Hope this helps!

@@jonathanwong458music Thank you very much!

Thanks so much for watching!!

You're so kind! Thank you so much for the encouragement and for watching!

I agree! I’d probably get one! Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much for watching and for the encouragement!

@@jonathanwong458music I was JUST about to order a Hofner Ignition, and somehow didn't even know Epiphone even makes this bass! I like it much better than the Hofner. Thanks again!

Maybe this video will be helpful: Epiphone Viola Bass vs. Hofner Club Bass (Contemporary series) - Sonic, neck and pricing comparisons ruclips.net/video/dMDuJWtXbi4/видео.html

Indeed, as mentioned, this is the Sonic series Bronco. These have the more common 5 screw bolt pattern as other Fenders. The stock bridge on these Sonic Broncos are much better in both sturdiness and the ability to intonate all strings independently compared to the older 2 saddle bronco bridges. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

That's so awesome so hear! Hope you enjoy them!

You’re welcome! Thx for the suggestion and thx for watching! Hope it was useful.

@@jonathanwong458music Yes, it was useful and interesting :)

Awesome to hear. Peace!

Thanks so much for watching! I have a focus on short scale basses on this channel. Happy exploring and good luck with finding an instrument that fits your physique and needs!

Right on! Thanks for watching and commenting! Nevermind was such a great album.

Thanks so much for watching!! Enjoy the Nordys!

Yeah! Thanks for watching! I like the articulation and high mid definition on the Nordys too. I like the Novaks on my Schecter with flats! Good time for variety!

Thanks for watching! I love how you put "better" in quotations because it really would come down to taste. This is what I mean: The smaller mustang style pickup sounds different than a P pickup. It has a different midrange character and the frequency response is different (more narrow bandwidth). This is neither a good/bad/better thing, it's just sonically different. I have found that in certain situations, a mustang pickup cuts better cause there's less going on. But if one is wanting more broad range fidelity, than a P might be a better choice. The PJ configuration has never been my thing, although I can appreciate how the bridge J could add definition to the note and sound. Most bridge J pickups in a PJ set are not humcancelling and if they're not matched output-wise, there is often a loss of volume when using both together. In my personal PJ Mustang (a 1st gen), I've disconnected the J altogether and I'm just running the P. So i'm a bit biased. But I'm planning a PJ shootout series, to be shot soon!

@@jonathanwong458music it's true, beauty is in the ear of the beholder. I'm giving thought to doing the same thing to my Ibanez mikro bass that you did to your PJ bass. Disconnect the j pickup, then I can upgrade just the P pickup. It'll only cost half as much also! I was considering saving up to get a nice mustang but to tell you the truth, the deal-breaker for me is that now I've gotten used to having 22 full frets. And yes, I use them all when noodling! 😆 So I think I'll make a project of upgrading the electronics and perhaps the tuners of my mikro. Guess I'll have to go back and watch a couple more your videos now.

I tested out a few different P pickups in both my bronco and mini P series. Lots of good P pickup options out there now. In my PJ basses, I left the actual J pickup screwed in for the esthetic, but electrically, the P goes from its volume pot to the tone pot. The J is completely out or the circuit and desoldered. Wires coiled and taped to avoid accidentally grounding out. I think it sounds more open this way.

​@@jonathanwong458musicI was never impressed with the little mustang pickup till I tried a longscale bullet bass, which was the model that replaced the mustang in the early 80s, punchier and fuller than a mustang but still articulate...I went the pj route for my mustangs and upgraded the bridge pickups to fender noiseless which I've done 3 times and they always seem to pair well with fender's 60s reissue splitcoil pickups, but anything higher output like a quarter pounder or a dimarzio and I end up with poor volume balance

Thanks for sharing your experiences!

My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!

Thank you so much for the encouragement! Sadly not improving, but a combination of intravenous and oral immunosuppressant meds have plateau'ed things for the moment. One keeps truckin' along. Thanks for watching from the other half of the world!

Sorry, wish i could help out! But the really short acoustic style basses I have very little experience with. Thanks for the encouragement!

Oh man! Sorry to hear about that….the Martin is a 24” scale? Super short. I can see how steel strings could tear it apart if it’s not braced for that kind of tension. I haven’t tried those yet. Are the strings like those on the Goldtone uke style basses? Fat rubber bands on those. Thanks for watching. Unfortunately my video was more geared towards solid body short scales.

Unfortunately, at time of writing, there is not a junior precision option. To my knowledge the jazz is the only bass. I hypothesize that it would directly compete with Fender’s mustang offerings. The only other P would be the mini, but it’s a different league and scale length. If they made a junior P version, I’d get one! Thanks so much for watching!

Right on, man! It's a great time to be playing - you don't need to spend a lot of money for a giggable instrument anymore! These Classic Vibes are such a good value. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching and asking! When I had the Duncan Hot Rail in, the output was HOT. The series wiring was louder than the parallel. It's possible that the pots are bad, ...however....another possible scenario is that the pickup is wired incorrectly inside the cavity. It's not fair of me to create distrust in your luthier. But every pickup company has a different colour code for their wiring and it's very easy to mis-wire as a result (unless you consult with the instructions). My suggestion would be to confirm that the wiring is correct first (series is the default wiring on the diagram if my memory is correct). If wiring is correct, could then ensure all the pots are good and well grounded. If that still doesn't sort it out, it is always possible that you have a broken or defective pickup (which is rare but not impossible from Seymour Duncan). I hope this is helpful! Hope it's an easy fix for you!

@@jonathanwong458music ohhh un going to check that out! Thanks for the answer! Have a nice day! And thank you again

@@ignacioantonioaedosepulved453 good luck to you!

Thanks for listening! Yes, I was on the album version! I used an Ibanez Gary Willis fretless for that track. Thx for the encouragement!

Good suggestion for strings! I’ve heard mixed reactions on whether dead spots remain or go away. You’ve had a good experience?

I haven’t had a chance to try them yet. I’ll try to get them in for an upcoming series. Thanks for watching!

@@jonathanwong458music Thanks much enjoy your demos

Thx for the encouragement!

In terms of $, very very true. I think the Dimarzio Model P is their more affordable P offering. In terms of voicing though, I don't think the midrange in the Dimarzios are the same as the Toneriders. It's more modern sounding and less pokey to me. But in the end, I think it really comes down to getting the voicing to match what you hear in your head and one that compliments the natural voice of the instrument. Thanks for watching!!

Hi! Thanks for watching from so far away! The Player series (made in mexico) is a pretty good value. I think it is more or less what the old 'American Standard' used to be 5-6 years ago. The prices have all gone a little crazy high.....not sure what they are like in Chile. The Fenders coming out of Mexico now are more consistent now, but some are still better than others, so best to try if possible. The Player series is a noticeable tonal step up from the Squiers. Good luck!

@@jonathanwong458music Thanks,now I have to decide between the Jazz or the Precission....

The price tag in Chile is about 900 US Dollars

@@georgegandara6054 wow, that's expensive (for a player series)! In Canada, they are closer to 700US.

Chile is the most expensive country in South America.......I am saving my pennies to buy the Fender Player ( deciding between Jazz or Precission) my hands are small ,good enough fpr the Jazz,but I like the Precission sound) thanks for replying ....keep up with your good work!!!👍

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

Right on! A while ago, I had a Jazz bass with Lindy Fralins in it....regret having sold it. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thanks for watching and engaging!

Cool! Thanks for sharing and for watching!

Thanks for watching! Might be brighter/less muddy with steel strings?

You are so kind! Thank you for your viewership! I really appreciate it.

I have a: - Fender JMJ Mustang Short-scale Bass - Squier Classic Vibe Mustang Short-scale Bass - Gretsch G2220 Short-scale Bass.

Thanks for watching from the other side of the world! The reach in the first few frets really became an issue. For a long time I was playing 34-35" scale 5 strings strung E to high C! So F, F# and Gs on the low string simply became impossible. In my right hand, muting the low strings while plucking with index and middle also became too painful. So these days, I am mostly on 4 strings. I still get significant muscle fatigue, so I don't play for extended periods of time anymore. I can get through a Sunday morning set now, but I don't dare do too much more. The majority of my videos on RUclips were recorded in 1-2 hours in a single morning. Warts and all! Joints get worse as the day goes on. So short scales have really allowed me to get some music in with less joint and muscle pain. Not none, but more tolerable. I still can't fully straighten the 4th and 5th fingers in my RH. Guess one just has to work with what one is given. Hope the JMJ is working out for you! And thanks so much for watching!

​@@willistaylor4077I've heard from multiple reputable sources that the jmj is the best mustang in current production...if I weren't allergic to signature models I'd probably own one

Re JMJ. solid instrument! The neck was a tad chunky for me, but I have tiny hands. LOVE the daphne blue.

In terms of scientific method, you're correct. There are many other variables at play (pickups included). In this instance, I think the strings are playing a role as the Fender nickels tend to have a bit of tamer high end compared to D'Addario XLs. To really convince ourselves... scale length being the only variable, we would have to make 2 different test basses from the same chunks of wood and with the same electronics and strings. And built at the same time! Thanks for your input and for watching!

​@@jonathanwong458musicThat's the problem with comparing longscales and shortscales...the strings are inherently different by design and will never be the same...that being said, there's alot to like about both those jazzes, but it's horses for courses

The Junior jazz is quite a bit bigger, actually. The scale lengths are different (28.6" vs 30"), but the offset body shape of the jazz makes it longer. I don't have a Mini P anymore to give you actual measurements, but the Mini fits in an electric guitar bag. The jazz would stick out of the same bag by a few inches. The body width of the jazz is also wider. Scale is hard to gauge in videos, but the Junior jazz is not that much scaled down from the vintage jazz in this video. In contrast, in a video I made comparing the Mini with a standard precision, the mini looked really tiny in comparison. Thanks for watching!

@@jonathanwong458music OK thank you - your videos are very helpful.

@@1966Graham Thanks so much for your viewership! Much appreciated.

Thanks for watching! I’ve played a few vintage fenders from the 60s and 70s that were really underwhelming. But this particular’68 has something special! Some secret sauce! My junior jazz has been great for me so far!

That’s a great observation and point. The junior jazz came stock with 105s. However, with my arthritic hands and chewed up fingertips, I generally find 105s more difficult and painful to play than what I’m willing to put up with. So I put 100s on to make my life easier. It’s smaller sounding, but it’s a compromise. 105s would sound bigger. May lose some wirey-ness and overtones up top with the higher tension but gain more lows and body. Thanks for watching!

@@jonathanwong458music my pleasure. I really like your videos 👍

Thanks so much for supporting my little channel! Much appreciated!

Thanks for watching! This particular example was pretty quiet both from a noise cancellation and microphonic perspective. Striking the body and pickup shell did not result in any booms or tapping noises. However, the Fleor I tested in episode 17 was microphonic, unfortunately. With these inexpensive pickups I think the QC may not always be perfectly consistent - so some may be noisy while others fine. Guess it depends who dipped it in the wax and on which day!

Thanks so much for watching!

@@jonathanwong458music I just checked the Fender website. It’s early and I’m only a little awake. I couldn’t find the short scale Junior Jazz Bass. I’ve switched to short scale Basses. They’re more manageable (smaller body) and easier on my left hand. 😎

Depending on where you live, I think the Fender website is geared towards only showing you things that are available in your country. I purchased my MIJ junior jazz from a Japanese dealer on eBay. They also have selection of junior electric guitars, but last I looked, they only had a Jazz bass. No Precision bass offerings yet, unfortunately.

Thanks for watching! Although not with the Duncan, I made a video where I put Thomastik flats on this Bronco! Here's a link: ruclips.net/video/SXmrVDORT_Q/видео.html

Right on! The junior jazz is a great sounding instrument and comfortable to play! Thanks for watching!

Not crazy at all! I’ve mentioned that the stock pickup has a unique growl and grind to its tone! Just the noise and hum I don’t like, but it’s part of the charm of single coils. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thanks so much for watching! Glad it was helpful!

Thanks so much for watching!

PS. I have an autoimmune arthritis, so shorties have also been a game changer for me!

Thank you so much for your encouragement and for watching!

Right on! Appreciate the virtual friendship. Thanks for watching!

Fluorescent neon yellow would be awesome! There used to be a neon green model. Thanks for watching!

@@jonathanwong458music Arent the minions characters yellow.?

hahahahaha. yes, yes they are. Eye/glasses at the P pickup. mouth at the J. I can't un-see it now!