because he's high. evidence: he sounds exactly like I sound when I'm high. "I don't know what that means - it just sounds good" "it's kinda hot in here" "I'm shiny" "those things are like trees" "a bass has a neck?" "there's actually four notes on every line - did you know that?" "man it's hot in this studio" "shada kaka!" god knows what he's high on but I want it. that's right, I want a bass.
johnny long ....what pickups are on your Jazz bass ?...is it a real Fender Jazz ?.....did your P bass come with that Jazz p-up or did you add it ?.....would luv to hear that Jazz compared to your P Bass...happy playing
I like the wider string spacing of the p neck, and I think it looks better too. Jazz bass bodies or too offset or not offset enough. I haven’t decided which. A thin jazz master guitar shaped body with a p neck and p/j pickups would be really cool
So I came here to find out what bass to buy as my first bass. I’ve been playing trumpet 🎺 for 10 years. I think I prefer the P Bass because -better to play in a band //better sounding together with the other instruments -not so “in your face” as you said/ not so dominant -more of a classic “thump” sound But when you put them together as a PJ- I agree with you, that’s sounds killer !! but for me as a beginner I think I will go with a simple P-Bass. Your enthusiasm is contagious!! Rock on! 💜
And fundamentally basslines are focused on the lows, hence the P basses. but tonal versatility in slap bass, soloing or funk, would require brighter or more growly/aggressive bass tones, so that's where you need a bridge pickup, hence the J basses. also, if you dont have a p bass but you have a jazz bass, you can just use a neck pickup + no tone brightener to achieve a tone close to that of a p bass. so a jazz bass is also just as viable and hence i prefer that over p bass.
@@dandylion2837 Try out many different instruments. I think Spector and the Yamaha BB basses are great instruments even at the beginner level. Turn knobs, experiment, and have a lot of fun!
Hey @@Napalm6b ! Funny just yesterday I got my first Amp, a Hartke HD 15 . Thank you for your tip! Actually... I listend to 30 different basses on video with my eyes closed and found out -- I love Fedora !! Haha! Then I looked into my purse and found out -- I can’t afford Fedora ! :/ So, I bought a different, great sounding one = Fender, Squier P-Bass, Classic Vibe , 70s style . Most say the same line, 60s style sounds better, BUT I went for the 70’s just because the neck is thinner and I have relatively small hands, the neck is more like a guitar, and it suits me. So you see, that is a personal preference, as all hands are different. ✌🏼
@@dandylion2837 Congratulations!! can't go wrong with Fender, and modern manufacturing is so good I'm sure your Squire plays great. All the different options available now a days and different styles people bring to the bass are amazing. I have small hands and play prog rock with a pick lol. I love listening to high level funk players though. cheers!
That was actually enlightening. I just bought my 1st bass and I ended up going for thunderbird. Have you ever considered doing a structured video lesson series? Thanks for the video and greetings from Portugal.
What happens is just a little bit before that he holds up the bass, and the big white surface makes the camera change the exposure setting. If you check, the whole room changes a little bit at that moment.
I've always wondered what the real difference was between the jazz and the precision. thanks for putting me up on game. Oh, and all you haters just mad that this man can out play every damn one of you.
I'd rather watch you tell me something I already know than a watch a lot of other folks tell me somethin' I don't. Which is to say, you killin' it and thanks for the chill show!
I have both a Fender Jazz Plus and Fender Jazz Plus V Bass Guitar. They both are great sounding and playing basses. They are equipped with Fender Lace Pickups and a Kubicki Preamp, both are rare. Theses particular basses were only in production between 1990-1994, my 2 are 1992's. They did not go over well at the time, due to their deviation from the normal Fender Jazz Bass designs. I would really like to see you do a review of this model,be aware that they are really hard to find but if you should being a jazz lover lover, you to will be blown away by their sound, playability and feel. SabourinSTl bassistClose friend of Al Caldwell
Great playing and explanation with a hint of sense of humor! Great! Thanks for that, I play a 72 P-Bass with a slight modification, I added another P-bass pickup on the bridge position and EMG pick-ups, (a little too bright, but I will take the noise cancellation in exchange). My other bass is a custom made J-Bass with Warmoth wood, swamp ash body with redwood front cover and bubinga and ebony fingerboard neck which spits sound off the neck! It has a nice bright sound and when you kill the treble, you get a warm tone. Now I am planning a "solo" performance playing my own music with recordings by myself and I will need the different tones that the PJ-bass configuration gives me.
I saw this two years ago for the first time when I was starting out and I just remembered how helpful this video was. I just saw it again for the first time in two years( a much better bassist now😂) and it still holds the same value and importance to me.
Like you said, cool and informative for new players that might not know the difference. Dig the jams at the end too - reminds me of early Infectious Grooves, Robert Trujillo style, fast and funky!
The reason for P-bass (P for precision) was that the neck now had frets creating the precise places for the notes versus a double bass neck which has no frets. Jazz basses came afterwards as improvements on the P which was the original electric bass with precisely placed frets on the neck recreating the same exact note every time without having to adjust like on a double bass.
Dude your upbeat quirky personality is so uplifting,makes me forget about the stresses of the day,question though,I have a Suzuki Sb10 p bass, the action needs lowered something awful,I already have the bridge as low as it will go,and tried adjusting the truss rod,but it's on the body end of the neck,so no go,I tried using the screws holding it on tightening and loosening them that worked a bit,so I ask you with your knowledge,any ideas? Maybe shim the neck? This is MY hobo bass so it's important to me,I built it out if spare parts,the first one I've totally built in my 20 years of playing,anywho,please give me some ideas,if there are any,shadakaka!
I don't know what it is, but I've had 3 basses (including my current go-to), and each pickup alone has always sounded a little different than an actual P or J on its own. I've always strongly preferred the blended tone on those bases to the tone of one single pickup.
Low Key I bought a cheap Glarry P bass and J bass for shits and giggles. The neck on those Glarry basses are so fat, it made the P bass sound MEAN. Even with the stock pickups. Throw any other modern p bass pickup in there and this $80 bass might rival anything you throw at it. On the J bass though such a fat neck is kinda unique, and gives that jazz bass a lot of bottom end, very unique sounding guitar for so cheap
Jonny Most Ps only have thee p pickup, but im stating the obvious. I think you could make a fence post with four bits of fencing wire sound better than I can. I got a 98 Fender J bass American deluxe with the fat machine heads on it and active pickups. I look at how you play and think perhaps i should take up collecting stamps instead? Love your work.
You young cats probably don't know but back in the day we used to get all of our instruments from the pawn shop especially when we were first starting out we got all kinds of basses guitars and amps and whatever we needed from the pawn shop sure they were junk but they were great for learning how to play and learning how to fix things those were the days the 1970s
Happiness is one hell of a drug.
It's infectious
Why is anybody enjoying himself and sharing their enthusiasm of anything is automatically deemed high or drunk? .
jehovahuponyou m
:^)
yes
because he's high. evidence: he sounds exactly like I sound when I'm high. "I don't know what that means - it just sounds good" "it's kinda hot in here" "I'm shiny" "those things are like trees" "a bass has a neck?" "there's actually four notes on every line - did you know that?" "man it's hot in this studio" "shada kaka!" god knows what he's high on but I want it. that's right, I want a bass.
+HOSHIHEARTS,
:^)
SHADA KAKA
johnny long rafika buddini!!
johnny long Shada kaka is Shaka Kahn spelled sideways.
Sounds like Pooty Tang lingo. :-D
best bass lesson ever ! XD
Kaka ( Caca) means shit in spanish FYI lol
Agung.....what u see is natural don't need anything but life to keep me living and happy..ooooooooo and a BASS GUITAR ...thanks for asking g tho....
WHY DlDN'T Y PLAY THE JAZZ BASS T00???
johnny long ....what pickups are on your Jazz bass ?...is it a real Fender Jazz ?.....did your P bass come with that Jazz p-up or did you add it ?.....would luv to hear that Jazz compared to your P Bass...happy playing
johnny long To quote a Nirvana song "I wish I was like you, easily amused"...
You rock Johnny Long!!!
you awesome
Once he actually starts playing, shit gets real, FAST! This guys sick!
John Conti dat mafukka smoke dat base like a mafukka
I don't even play bass but I love this guy's charisma
Thanks for the positive vibes and teaching me once and for all the difference between a jazz and p bass.
*Facts:*
If jazz basses had pbass pickups, they would be the only fender bass in production
ワカマンWAKAMAN it’s been done.
I have one of those!
I like the wider string spacing of the p neck, and I think it looks better too. Jazz bass bodies or too offset or not offset enough. I haven’t decided which. A thin jazz master guitar shaped body with a p neck and p/j pickups would be really cool
Oh man. I love this guy. I can watch him all day, and night.
P bass or jazz basses. I like basses , they all funky
Beckfuzz word. You get a nice epiphone casino with that bass and you got yourself some nice sound
Beckfuzz yeah it was hot in there....thanks 4 watching
You are a man of culture as well
A man who understands bass!!
Not sure what I just watched, but I like it! You're one hell of a player, Mr. Long. Subscribed!
so are u ,my friend
I love Brazil
johnny long o Brasil te ama
One more from Brazil!
You're funny, man!!
please come to Brazil
come to Brazil please
Brazil will love you too, go there!!!
I wish coke wasn't so expensive in my town ;o(
Seriously. Bite my shiney metal ass. Cat can play.
Try living in Australia where you pay out the ass for the shit! 😂🇦🇺😭
Sam Lee .nhhh
@@bigdaddysacc Hawaii isn't too far behind in price hahaha
@Bartô N bruh
Bless this man. I can't help but watch him in awe of his talent and charisma, if you see this Johnny Long then keep on keeping on brother
Man, love the energy and enthusiasm you bring. Makes for a great lesson
I like your personality and positivity and the way you explain things to folks. Keep it Funky!
I fell asleep and woke up to this thinking eddie murphy was teaching me about basses 😂
So I came here to find out what bass to buy as my first bass.
I’ve been playing trumpet 🎺 for 10 years.
I think I prefer the P Bass because
-better to play in a band //better sounding together with the other instruments
-not so “in your face” as you said/ not so dominant
-more of a classic “thump” sound
But when you put them together as a PJ- I agree with you, that’s sounds killer !!
but for me as a beginner I think I will go with a simple P-Bass.
Your enthusiasm is contagious!! Rock on! 💜
And fundamentally basslines are focused on the lows, hence the P basses. but tonal versatility in slap bass, soloing or funk, would require brighter or more growly/aggressive bass tones, so that's where you need a bridge pickup, hence the J basses.
also, if you dont have a p bass but you have a jazz bass, you can just use a neck pickup + no tone brightener to achieve a tone close to that of a p bass. so a jazz bass is also just as viable and hence i prefer that over p bass.
@@musenw8834 thank you !! So you’re saying that “slap” sound better on a jazz bass ?
@@dandylion2837 Try out many different instruments. I think Spector and the Yamaha BB basses are great instruments even at the beginner level. Turn knobs, experiment, and have a lot of fun!
Hey @@Napalm6b ! Funny just yesterday I got my first Amp, a Hartke HD 15 . Thank you for your tip! Actually... I listend to 30 different basses on video with my eyes closed and found out -- I love Fedora !!
Haha! Then I looked into my purse and found out -- I can’t afford Fedora ! :/
So, I bought a different, great sounding one = Fender, Squier P-Bass, Classic Vibe , 70s style .
Most say the same line, 60s style sounds better, BUT I went for the 70’s just because the neck is thinner and I have relatively small hands, the neck is more like a guitar, and it suits me.
So you see, that is a personal preference, as all hands are different. ✌🏼
@@dandylion2837 Congratulations!! can't go wrong with Fender, and modern manufacturing is so good I'm sure your Squire plays great. All the different options available now a days and different styles people bring to the bass are amazing. I have small hands and play prog rock with a pick lol. I love listening to high level funk players though. cheers!
That was actually enlightening. I just bought my 1st bass and I ended up going for thunderbird. Have you ever considered doing a structured video lesson series? Thanks for the video and greetings from Portugal.
Thank you! Knowledge sticks so much better when delivered with a sense of humor... always wondered what a master would say about the difference... ;-)
If this guy did youtube when i started playing bass,i would have been 10 times better at bass
I love Portugal
Cheers from Portugal Johnny :)
Cumps de Portugal! Tu és um passado meu ahah, adoro os teus videos
Cheers, from a Portuguese in UK!😎
thanks, but why do? 😂😂
Portugal loves you back man!
I love the energy of this guy
0:57, am I delusional or is your shirt suddenly turning into a colored dot one? That is what I get from watching this video while slightly drunk...
RL R I'm not at the legal age to drink and I saw it too so...
What happens is just a little bit before that he holds up the bass, and the big white surface makes the camera change the exposure setting. If you check, the whole room changes a little bit at that moment.
Just stumbled upon a gem of a bass player...who incidentally, is an arm chair wordsmith.
this was the first video of you i've seen. absolutely in love with the happiness and optimism :)
"I don't know what it mean, it just sound good" is a motto of those who learned to play by ear in the first place. And the way to go!
"Wooo you got a Monster!" 😂😂😂
I've always wondered what the real difference was between the jazz and the precision. thanks for putting me up on game. Oh, and all you haters just mad that this man can out play every damn one of you.
I'd rather watch you tell me something I already know than a watch a lot of other folks tell me somethin' I don't. Which is to say, you killin' it and thanks for the chill show!
I love your energy man. A truly happy guy trying his best to spread the good times. Thanks for the informative video with such a great attitude.
Are you smoking mariyuana sir?
Hahahahaha. I had the same thought, I have to say. Agung, you funny. Apparently, 'shadakaka' means, big phat spliff?'
He had a god touch, just that.
NOBODY I KNOW SMOKES MARIYUANA DUDE !
seems like a fun guy to smoke with! :)
I dont care if he does, but he teach in funny way =)
I have both a Fender Jazz Plus and Fender Jazz Plus V Bass Guitar. They both are great sounding and playing basses. They are equipped with Fender Lace Pickups and a Kubicki Preamp, both are rare. Theses particular basses were only in production between 1990-1994, my 2 are 1992's. They did not go over well at the time, due to their deviation from the normal Fender Jazz Bass designs. I would really like to see you do a review of this model,be aware that they are really hard to find but if you should being a jazz lover lover, you to will be blown away by their sound, playability and feel.
SabourinSTl bassistClose friend of Al Caldwell
Besides all the analysis and details, it's always fun to watch your videos!
Greetings from Brazil
What a funky groove you did! Thanks!
Love this guy's energy. lol You can tell he never lost his self to the world!
Love your video 😀 I play a lovely big fat 1978 P-bass. Accept no substitutes, it's a real monster.
Love your great spirit Johnny, nice playing too : ) SHADA KAKA!
You crack me up dude. Love your channel. Good, straightforward info. Rock on!
I think this guy could make a washtub bass sound funky! THANKS for POSTING!
You are contagious. Instantly makes me smile.
Shada kaka! You're the coolest most positive dudemon on the internet, keep on being coOoOoOoOl
"Wooo you got a Monster!" 😂😂😂
you re a blast ...keep them coming..great videos johnny..
Keep grovin Man and thanks for the lesson!
4:27 hahahah mann you always make me laugh with your laugh. I enjoy your videos
P Bass with Jazz neck = The best! Great video, love your enthusiasm. Keep it funky, man!
Thank you, Mr. Long. You are so kind, sharing your time with us, sir. God Bless.
Dude.... sounds killer together...
Great playing and explanation with a hint of sense of humor! Great! Thanks for that, I play a 72 P-Bass with a slight modification, I added another P-bass pickup on the bridge position and EMG pick-ups, (a little too bright, but I will take the noise cancellation in exchange). My other bass is a custom made J-Bass with Warmoth wood, swamp ash body with redwood front cover and bubinga and ebony fingerboard neck which spits sound off the neck! It has a nice bright sound and when you kill the treble, you get a warm tone. Now I am planning a "solo" performance playing my own music with recordings by myself and I will need the different tones that the PJ-bass configuration gives me.
Dudes happiness is infectious
Johnny Long that is some Kick Ass bass playing! I love your thumb picking/slapping technique. Great sounds!
What a character! He sure can lay it down.
I saw this two years ago for the first time when I was starting out and I just remembered how helpful this video was. I just saw it again for the first time in two years( a much better bassist now😂) and it still holds the same value and importance to me.
Same!
Whenever I feel down about my playing, I come back to this channel for some Johnny joy to recharge. This man's a gem.
Johnny brother keep doing you bro love the energy you give with your videos, from one bass player to another keep it funky, peace
You sir are my fav human to this day
'A bass has a neck. This is a neck.' Hehe. Cracked me up.
Love your outlook and style! Keep on thumpin!
Chris Pile thanks
You are great, sir!!! This video is amazing! Greetings from Brazil!!!
LOL. to funny just to funny. great vid. as always, cool bass bro.
Watch this till the end...this guy slaps the funk outta that bass!
I could listen to you talk for the rest of my life.
Boi be shinin good =)
Nice video mate!
Dang this dude is lovin life lol
Like you said, cool and informative for new players that might not know the difference. Dig the jams at the end too - reminds me of early Infectious Grooves, Robert Trujillo style, fast and funky!
Jazz basses rule!! Especially when both pickup are put together.
You really know your basses. Playing them and the history.
The reason for P-bass (P for precision) was that the neck now had frets creating the precise places for the notes versus a double bass neck which has no frets. Jazz basses came afterwards as improvements on the P which was the original electric bass with precisely placed frets on the neck recreating the same exact note every time without having to adjust like on a double bass.
i love your vids man.
Love how he has a PJ and he's trying to tell us it's a P 🤣🤣🤣
Unique style you got..... just different and killer funk.
I PERSONALLY PREFER A LARGEMOUTH BASS ! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> VERY TASTY !
I love your charisma and enthusiasm here
Dude your upbeat quirky personality is so uplifting,makes me forget about the stresses of the day,question though,I have a Suzuki Sb10 p bass, the action needs lowered something awful,I already have the bridge as low as it will go,and tried adjusting the truss rod,but it's on the body end of the neck,so no go,I tried using the screws holding it on tightening and loosening them that worked a bit,so I ask you with your knowledge,any ideas? Maybe shim the neck? This is MY hobo bass so it's important to me,I built it out if spare parts,the first one I've totally built in my 20 years of playing,anywho,please give me some ideas,if there are any,shadakaka!
Hi Johnny. I'm the proofreader. You wanted to say: Share a caca.
Man, im a lead guitarist and I just bought my first bass which is a P bass and fell in love with it
Yessssssssssss
Dude really has the Jazz.
like this old man a lot. the way he explain things in a funny way is like transferring the energy of joy in learning.
Any specs on the electronics? I'd like the
Same stuff you have in yours..
Ha great shale kaka me laugh love it hey also some great playing thanks man
I have a bass with the same pickup configuration. I love the blended sound. Kind of the best of both worlds!
I don't know what it is, but I've had 3 basses (including my current go-to), and each pickup alone has always sounded a little different than an actual P or J on its own. I've always strongly preferred the blended tone on those bases to the tone of one single pickup.
Love it sir.
Came to learn about P bass.
Left learning that there are notes between the lines 🤯
You're crazy dude... I like your style! Thanks for putting some personality into it, a lot of these types of videos or so cut and dry.
I LOVE AUSTRALIA,,,looking forward to visiting there for seminar.....let's make it happen
After watching this.. I went ahead and bought a bass without a second thought...
Low Key I bought a cheap Glarry P bass and J bass for shits and giggles. The neck on those Glarry basses are so fat, it made the P bass sound MEAN. Even with the stock pickups. Throw any other modern p bass pickup in there and this $80 bass might rival anything you throw at it. On the J bass though such a fat neck is kinda unique, and gives that jazz bass a lot of bottom end, very unique sounding guitar for so cheap
P/J is the best of the best
A shame they don't do them in fretless....
JJ gets the best tone
@@sdushdiu Sire got pj fretless on preorder, it only took three years but it’s here buddy lol
I would LOVE to take bass lessons from this man! Clear, fun, and tidbits of history along with the information. Plus the style is equally as fun!
Jonny
Most Ps only have thee p pickup, but im stating the obvious.
I think you could make a fence post with four bits of fencing wire sound better than I can.
I got a 98 Fender J bass American deluxe with the fat machine heads on it and active pickups.
I look at how you play and think perhaps i should take up collecting stamps instead?
Love your work.
Love this vid, brother 👍👍👍
10 seconds in and I've subscribed
Love your bass playing, love your humour! greetings from Australia!!
Nice bass, bro. You got the best of both worlds. I love my Fender J-Bass but sometimes I wonders... :) Great video. Tx!
I like the sound with both p/u's on,it's fuller and that snap is not as sharp but still in ur face...good balance of tone
Thanks for sharing Johnny👊👊👊✌
You young cats probably don't know but back in the day we used to get all of our instruments from the pawn shop especially when we were first starting out we got all kinds of basses guitars and amps and whatever we needed from the pawn shop sure they were junk but they were great for learning how to play and learning how to fix things those were the days the 1970s
We got online pawn shops, aka craigslist and Ebay. Much bigger selection
Ima get permanent bass face watchin this guy
Great video, sir! I love your energy!
Start of the video: "oh man, this guy is so happy and hilarious! I wonder how he does?!"
4:34 : "everything is clear now..."
XD