What is a P-Bass good for?

The solid fundamental delivered by the Precision Bass makes it a great choice for classic rock, country, punk, surf, and grunge. We would definitely recommend doing some research into what your favorite bassists are playing.

Which is better P or J bass?

The Precision Bass neck is meatier at the nut (roughly 43mm) and maintains a pretty consistent thickness along its length. The Jazz Bass neck tapers as you get to the nut (roughly 38mm), where the strings are routed tighter. Some players felt that this tapered feel at the nut offered easier fingering.

What is p style bass?

The P bass utilises a thick body and a chunky neck profile. Even new models hark back to mid 20th century designs because they tick all the boxes for retro style. The most prominent change made early on in its life was the ‘slab’ body being updated to feature more contours.

How do you make the P bass sound?

In order to get a P Bass tone from a jazz bass, turn the neck pickup all the way up, and turn the bridge pickup and tone knob to around 40%. Place your plucking hand closer to the neck when playing. Lastly, turn up the bass(low-end) on your amp, and turn down the treble(high-end).

What strings does Sean Hurley use?

Specs

Strings: Fender® USA 7250M Nickel Plated Steel (.045-.105 Gauges), PN 0737250406
Unique Features: Custom String Mute, La Bella® Flatwound Strings, Thumb Rest, Custom “C” Shape Neck Profile
Included Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity

Who plays a Fender P bass?

There are a lot of bass players who prefer playing a P-Bass. The Motown legend James Jamerson uses a ’62 PBass that he calls “the funk machine”. Donald “Duck” Dunn, Carol Kaye, Pino Palladino, Steve Harris, Willie Weeks, Sting, Paul Simonon and George Porter Jr. are just some of the notable P-Bass users.

Can a jazz bass sound like a precision?

Short answer: Not exactly, but can get close. This is a very frequently asked question, and is usually answered as: Solo / emphasize the neck pickup.