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Jazz Bass vs. Precision Bass: Breaking Down the Key Differences
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- Опубликовано: 13 авг 2024
- The jazz bass vs precision bass debate is one of the oldest but still most popular discussions amongst bass players.
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Whichever you choose, you’ll wish you chose the other one.
Probably true for many. So I guess question is not “which one shall i buy”, it’s “which one shall I buy FIRST”.
just get a PJ bass
True
brilliant comment! So true.
@@SirZanZa that's what I built for myself 👍🏼
You forgot to mention the difference in the nut width, probably because you have a 5 string Jazz.
But on a 4 string the neck of the P is usually much wider than of a J Bass.
I think we were all noticing that.
really goes without saying when you mention the neck shape and diameter already, you should know it's gonna need a bigger nut to cover the fret surface
It's so strange how I can fly all up and down a 5 string J, but a 4 string P will slow me right down.
I just bought my first bass: a Squier classic vibe P Bass 🙂 can’t wait for it to get here!!
Best bang for the buck bass guitar wise. I have one and it's awesome.
Great instrument
The finish on that p bass is killer
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 what color is the p bass
@@smoothsam7 That color was called Walnut
Just a bit of a production tip -- when you are doing a prolonged section demoing one of two things, it's good to keep the name of the thing you're demoing on the screen, off in the corner perhaps, so that people who have short memories or scrub through the video know which thing they're looking at. Thanks for the demos!
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 To be honest, the decal on the Fender with PRECISION BASS was easy to read haha.
It's pretty tough to get them confused 😂
How can you compare a 5 string with a 4.?
Don't use the low B I guess
You just listen to 80% of what he says about the 5 string.
One has an extra string I think
The question you have to be asking is... Y is it passive vs active?
no
I learned more from this video than I learned from the last 6 or 8 videos on the same topic that I have watched. Very good job of demonstrating how the pickup placement affects the end result.
Nice video. I've got a fender p (with old flats, very broken in bass in general), and a new Sire V7 (modern active Jazz Bass), and I love playing them both equally. If I could physically play both at the same time at a gig, I'd go for it 100%
I have a p bass. Compared to the j bass I find the neck wider. I broke my wrist and find that the j bass width is more comfortable when playing closer to the neck. The sound is definitely different that’s for sure.
Good informative vid
It's all about choosing the right tool for the job... and the correct tool is almost always a P Bass with old, flat wound strings.
Different tools for the job, I feel everyone should focus on which sound can inspire you. Personally I own a PJ, soap-bar style, stingray and an acoustic, my next will hopefully be a jazz fretless.
Both basses are great.However a Jazz bass can be set to sound like a P bass.Its harder to set a P bass to sound like a Jazz bass
I think this is an underrated comment. It's true the P bass has the louder, higher output pickup, so plugging them in back to back won't sound the same. However that comparison isn't that useful because in real use you'd adjust the amp settings. In that case I agree J can cover the P bass a lot better than the other way around.
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 i find i can get a similar j bass scooped sound(both pickups sound) on my p bass. On my ampeg amp i have ultra low and ultra high switches and when both engaged it cuts mids. Its not exactly like a j bass, just like how a jazz bass is hard to sound exactly like a p bass. But its quite easier considrring its just 2 switches on my amp away.
A Jazz can sound kind of like a P bass, but it never nails that sound the same, it's never quite as fat. It also doesn't feel the same which is a huge factor.
@@rrdream2400 I agree.
this comment is the reason why im thinking of getting a j over a p
Thank-you for posting :) This was very helpful. I played guitar for 15 years and looking for a bass. thank-you once more for the information.
said it a million times and to say it again:
p-bass = punch
j-bass = growl
To my ear, they're both a different kind of punch. A Precision can get a hearty growl happening. I feel like a Jazz goes beyond a growl, and it's more of an articulate snarl.
Petition to rename it from PJ bass to P bass and Jazz AKA PB and J
I prefer JBass for its versatility. Roundwounds and picked near the bridge pickup and you get something like Krist Novoselic's crunchy licks in Nirvana; flatwounds and fingered near the neck with the tone turned off (with some muting) and you have something more similar to an upright for rockabilly.
I just picked up an active 5 string jazz bass after playing a passive 4 string p bass for the past 6 years and I'm having a blast. As far as I see it, the jazz bass covers mids and highs, whereas the p bass is more suitable for lows. Let me know what you think. Thanks a lot!
I don't like having more than I need, so I went crazy and got a fretless PJ as my fender sound and threw foam and flats on it. I'll change strings for the gig needed. I have some active basses for the loud gigs.
In your P bass vid, you explained that the P bass is so coveted because of how it sits in the mix. I was hoping you’d go into that and show how the jazz bass compares. Thanks.
Sorry it’s not in here but that’s a great idea for a video!
I’ll get it made. Thanks for the comment!
I feel like unless you are going to set it for the thuddiest upright sound, you have more options with the jazz bass. It's something to keep in mind if you can only buy one.
You get more tone options that are thin and unpleasant to trained ears, p bass will always be undefeated, less is always more
Comparing 5 to 4, missing one of the main differences in neck width but never mind lol
A lot players will say i like both . However the thickness of the neck , grow of the tone and how it sits in the mix makes the the precision bass indispensable. The clarity , ouch , versitility, mid range definition of the jazz bass makes it irreplaceable ( from any other type of bass ) . All that to say i enjoyed your comparison / shootout .
is there any neck dive if playing standing for Jazz Bass? im not familiar with bass much.
@@ereimul1444 I have the Squire vintage 70 modified Jazz bass. Which has a pretty hefty body. To answer your question absolutely not. You will not experience neck dive. However, if you buy one of those 100 dollar basses you see Amazon lol you'll get neck dive no matter if it's a Jazz or Precision because they weigh about 7 pounds max. The jaz bass I have you can get at guitar center new for 475 these days. Probably around 300 used. I would recommend it to anyone. Good luck to you.
@@danadane2501 thank you so much. really appreciate it. might wanna check that out at Guitar Centre.
@@ereimul1444 You won't be disappointed. Also keep in mind they make them in Black, natural wood grain and sunburst. They're actually 450.00 new as of now (just checked). Hope you like it as much as do. Just a heads up if you get one make sure they do the setup that way if something goes wrong they have to pickup the tab. Unless you're really confident doing it yourself but I'd still recommend paying the extra 60 $ to have them do it.
@@danadane2501 thank you. definitely will take your advice.
It would help to have a reference in sound of both basses on popular songs, as very few videos address this area. Someone just getting into the instrument rarely can tell the difference.on a record.
Thanks for the great video. I do wish you'd gone more into the difference in neck shape. The P-Bass is generally "fatter", but how about how wide the neck is and how does it affect playing? That would help me deicide... I'm looking to decide between a P Bass a Jazz and a Jaguar
A very important anatomical difference between the two that I never see mentioned or discussed is the vastly different positioning of the "thigh" arc - the arc which determines where/how exactly the bass sits on your thigh when you play seated. This affects the balancing of the instrument and what kind of work your right arm needs to do in order to balance the bass on your lap. If you want to play for 3 or 4 hours straight these things matter a lot.
what bass has a better arc so i can practice longer? P or J?
I love my Fender Mustang PJ bass because it's very ergonomic and I can get both the P and J bass sounds out of it.
thanks for this man, I think I'll go with buying a JBass since I play diff kind of genres, just to keep up with them
I think for me, and it may be my background as a trumpet player, when I hear the bass in my head, I don't hear a bass guitar, but an upright, double bass. I can so clearly hear that *thump, thu-thump; thump. thump* of a bassist playing pizzicato. That, man. That is THE SOUND. It's one of the reasons I like flat wound over round wound, and it's why I like p bass just a little more.
You can put flat wounds on either though
@@neils891 you can also put flat wounds around your waste and use them as a belt. Still won’t sound upright like a Precision does though.
I am also a trumpet 🎺 player about to become a bass-player 💸 ;) and I agree
Same with a fuzz pedal on top lol
To me the Jazz bass neklooks thicker/not as slim as the P bass???? Did anyone else notice it too?
I too saw that too, right away. I guess looks may be deceiving.
If you get both of them your all set. Which one I use depends on the song. I like the growl, punch, mids, and neck of the P-Bass. Rock 'n Roll! I like the J-Bass for its round, taught sound. Don't bye new ones unless you got lots of bucks for custom shop models. New American standards suck. You can get great used ones from 1995-2000 for half the price that kick ass. Alder wood for me. I don't like ash. They sound dead and have less mids. Now If I could only have one it would be the P-Bass. It's #1 for a reason. I just love it.
so P bass is practically the drum version of recording symbals separate from tom, snare, kick? What I understand from having the two pickups covering two strings each
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 I mean you sort of get a cleaner sound from each string.
my analogy comes from Dave Grohl playing for QOTSA he recorded the symbols separately from the rest of the kit as to not get a washy sound, I guess it's kind of like that? The higher register strings get a separate pickup from lower if that makes ant sense
I have an Ibanez TR-50 its Jazz Bass but pickup more like a P Bass just pushed up and out some.
My used yamaha bass that my dad bought me years ago has both the rbx 170 if im correct in black with a maple neck and a maple headstock
my personal choice is a PJ base :P
The P bass is beautiful ! Which one is it ?
Nice! The jb is bigger than the p bass? Becuase im short and i feel the p bass very heavy 😳
Supposedly J bass generally runs heavier due to the body shape having a little more mass. I think the difference is small enough that individual J basses can be lighter than Ps, because of differences in the wood.
Bigger is different than heavier. Both basses have a similar size. The weight depends on the type of wood, there are a lot of different versions of each bass. Try the aerodyne version in case you want a light bass.
Neck Pickup for Roots Reggae Music (or blended), Bridge pickup for Funk.
While both are definitely classic and amazing instruments, I can’t help but be drawn to the bass sound the more I listen to it. That simple warm thump is is very appealing to me.
i just wish you might have said "HEY-- p-bass often used for these musical styles, *because -* and j-bass used for these other ones *because -* " (i mean everything else was great, but PRACTICALLY what is the diff? which is best for what? j-bass better for sitting and playing? stuff like that. like does one cut through noise better? is one generally a bit soft and gets lost? is one better for solos?)
I just got one of each it I've played a Gibson with 2humbuckers active since1980, it's bacicly your style
😊 🙏 😊
thank you so much for explaining!
Glad I have both.
As a rule p basses with the exception maybe of some 70s examples are usually a good bit lighter, not insignificant if you are playing for long periods.
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 it does sound killer though!!!
Cool lookin p bass. Informative video again 👍🏻
Which one is closer to the Telecaster? Thanks!
precision
I'm a big grunge fan and have been playing only p basses since I started playing. I think I'm gonna start experimenting with a jazz bass as I want a more diverse range of sounds to play with 😀
Does it matter whether you play a P or a J? I saw a metal band a week or two ago with a J. The 'rules' say it should have been a P. I've never even held a Fender in 34 years of playing. My basses have humbuckers or Nordstrand Big Breaks.
J bass has more clarity and nicer upper mids. A j bass has more rewards the better the player you become. It’s all in the fingers. P bass is tried and true, but IMO J bass is the king. If you have a strong developed finger technique you can coax anything from a jazz. Remember ALL fenders are different too. Some jazz on neck can get super close to a P and surpass it as far as tone/sitting in a mix with strong attack. Amp of course matters too. If your thing is just low mids and an SVT, a P is tried and true …but IMO I just prefer say how Geddy makes his J in Rush just cut with that upper growl while a more defined midrange just punches out. YMMV but good fingers and the RIGHT magic J bass and it’s an endless river……you gotta go through any Fender style instrument to find the magic ones.
I know it’s not how you judge basses, but I always like the Jazz Bass finish more than the P bass
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 fair
So which kind of neck does a p/j bass typically use?
Interesting choice to pick a 5-string and use flatwounds for the other, which are both distracting from the premise of the video, and add more variables than are necessary.
Thx, was really helpful.
What do you think of a PJ configuration??
Very well explained
I would not say P or J as a classic answer. I love my US J Bass. US Std 4 string. I can get" thumping tone", I play in a 3 piece rock cover band and using an old tube amp and EV 15 speakers, I get a great tone. I also use a German made Warwick fretless base ala Jack Bruce, wonderful tone too. I always use flat wounds on all my basses. I have used P basses but prefer my J bass and Warwick.
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 I use a split input into a 1972 Traynor yba-3 head and a recent Orange Crush 120 transistor head both into separate EV 15 cabs with horns. Not sure how to upload the sound, will ask my 18 year old son. maybe thats coming. I get great tone, especially with the Thomastik-Infeld flat wounds.
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 Here is a sample of it: ruclips.net/video/Ph02J4O8LQM/видео.html
Great descriptions.
Hey cam somebody help me i have problem chosing even tho i watched a few videos betwean p and j bass.Anyhow i am a rock/metal guitarist and i made a rock band with my frends but we cant find a bass player so i decided to buy a bass to fill that bass part cuz there is guitarist on every block in my town but not a sigle bas player so i am wondering what kind of bass should i buy for rock band j or p bass or it doesent make any difrence at all.
Between the P bass and Jazz bass, I'd personally say a Jazz bass is better for rock/metal because its sound is brighter and not as dull and subdued as a P bass. In short, they're both good instruments, but a Jazz bass is more versatile because of the pickups as the video mentioned. Another thing to note, is that the neck of the Jazz bass is thinner, so playing fast would be easier on the Jazz bass.
@@giovannibloom6433 Thx very much.
What would be best for metal
Which is good for playing variety genre?
I preferred a J bass because it has 3 different sounds: neck pickup (very very similar to the P bass pickup), bridge pickup and neck+bridge pickups (my favourite)....and the neck is a lot more confortable than P bass neck because slimmer
Are you using flats on the p bass and round on the Jazz bass?
For people like myself that play many different styles it’s best to get a jazz bass😁
Great video man maybe the sound quality could be improved though
own both, end of debate
what about a humbackers?
Are jazz basses better for slapping yeah?
may have played samples of ea~
"Which one is better?"
The jazz. The answer is the jazz. You've got way more tonal flexibility, more control over your sound, you can do more with it. It can ape a precision sound. It's the better bass.
Jazz was originally designed to be more comfortable when played sitting down too, which I find it is😎
I have been going back n fourth between the two for 40 years with some Stingrays thrown in for good measure
Ty!
what strings are you using
Can't you just make a j more or less into a p by turning the tone of the bottom one all the way down?
That's a good point. However if you roll the tone half down on the Jazz neck pickup it will only be close because the P pickup is wired humbucking so it will have more low mids.
I'd likely do a split P/S selectable hummbucker up top and single-coil bridge.
Play with the split's placement a bit and I think you'd get something all-around useful.
Im a guitarist. I lean more towards the sound of a P bass.
Vincent Van Gogh teaches me which bass guitar to get (1865 colorized)
its a precision bass sometimes abbreviated to p bass not the other way around
What color is that p bass
Me: Can't decide if I want a P or a J bass to start playing
Also Me: HMMM... ACOUSTIC BASS IT IS THEN
You can play Mr. Krinkle!
Keep your boat paddles lol. I'll take my Rick any day.
how much money did you waste on that Rick, then?
@@craigcotter7476 It was a birthday gift, so, none.
Davie504 will choose p bass coz it has 4 string
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 yeah
Jbass ❤️
Would have made a lot more sense with a 4 string passive Jazz bass
There is so much fret buzz. Set up your instrument or take it to "the guy"
I think it’s because of the round wound strings
I can hear the p bass better through small speakers like cell phone, laptop etc. Not that it's the most important thing.
just buy both,make more,be happy
Watches video: Waves at you in Thunderbird. (grin)
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 I got stupid lucky and found the Epiphone Classic Pro IV model over on TalkBass just hours before the guy eBay'd it. Sure, I had to eat ramen for 2 weeks, but she was worth it. :)
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 I got it almost 2 years ago, and it's awesome! The seller even had it set up, and it came in a hardshell case. It's easily the best bass I own. Now if only I was a competent player... 😆😆
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 Agreed! And with the lockdowns, I have lots of time on my hands. Since I have roommates, I am splicing together some headphone y-cables and gender changers so i can use 1 set of headphones to combine my bass amp and computer. Once that's done, I can practice without going to the shed, which is too hot for humans anyway right now.
rickenbacker is a serious contender
So you compare a PB with 4 strings and flatwounds to a 5-strings JB with roundwounds. Okay..........
Jazz bass all day. I like the sound better
your j bass sounds killer. Much more full and beefy than the p bass.
His J is active. Probably a slight volume boost having the preamp. I have a Jazz with an EMG BTC circuit. It boosts the volume even with the treble and bass flat.
but listen to them both in the context of a mix with drums, guitar, keys and vocals. The P bass suddenly sounds fuller and doesn't compete with the other instruments.
Man, you used 5 string in jazz bass but why u said jbass more slimmer than p bass?
@@OnlineBassGuitar1 ohh i see thx dude this will be my consider deciding bass
Clearly a bus is better than a sports car. Every gigging musician knows that.
The P Bass reigns supreme. A jazz is for Starbucks sipping hispsters who want "flexibility" and a PJ is just an abomination.
Hahaha
Dingwall multi-scale...
jbass gang
Jazz bass is for hipsters. P all the way.
Soapbar.
If you are going do a P bass vs a J Bass at least use a P bass and a J Bass not a 5 string JBass knockoff and your sound quality is not good, you need to treat your recording space man
Really?!
cmon man dont be so hard, but yeah use fender american basses
Your jazz bass has too many strings. ;)