Which is better Precision Bass or Jazz Bass?
The nut on the Jazz Bass neck is 1.5″ wide, whereas the Precision has a 1.625″ nut. This makes the Jazz Bass better for players with smaller hands. Precision players prefer the more “even” feel of the Precision’s neck from low to high registers. The Jazz bass neck is also rounder than the Precision’s.
What is the difference between Fender Precision and Jazz Bass?
The Precision Bass [or “P Bass” as it is known] has split coil pickups that give it its classic, solid bass sound. The Jazz Bass [known as a “J Bass”] has 2 single coil pickups which results in a very clean tone that has a bit more midrange than the Precision. Tonally think Jazz, Blues, Reggae and Funk Bass lines.
Are Fender Jazz Basses good?
No, it’s not a good bass guitar. It’s a GREAT bass guitar! The Fender Jazz is a versatile, reliable, and solid instrument. Many a record has been made with one, and I’ve done hundreds of recordings and thousands of performance with mine – an old 1963 model.
Is Fender Precision a good bass?
The Precision Bass They’ve good enough for any level or player, including working pros, so don’t feel like you’re missing out. Yes, expensive Fenders and fantastic, but these basses are really good too. The Precision Bass is punchy and powerful, with a full sound.
Can a jazz bass sound like a precision?
Turn the tone knob all the way down, your bridge pickup off, and on your amplifier turn up the lows and down the highs. It also helps to pluck more towards the neck. You’re looking for a deeper, thumpy sound. From there on, you can tune finer as you like.
Can you slap on a jazz bass?
You can play slap on any bass.
Are Jazz basses better for slap?
if you choose a Jazz, it could be one with a ’70 body where the pickup position will be more comfortable for slapping and a maple fingerboard that will give you a brighter sound. Go try them out and see which one you prefer. Both have a nice slap tone, but will feel different to play.
Why can’t I slap my bass?
In my experience slapping sometimes doesn’t work on a bass because the action is too low, or maybe there’s not enough room between the strings and pickups for the string to move enough to get a tone. OK let’s be clear on one point. Slapping doesn’t depend upon the pickups or the electronics.
Are P basses good for slapping?
P-basses tradtionally are terrible for slapping. I can do it on a P-bass. Its not harder to play but it doesant give the traditional slap tone because P-pups make a tone that are nearly the complete opposite of a traditional slap tone.
Who is the best slap bass player?
Mark King. The guy who put the slap in pop during the 80s, Mark King did it all while fronting Level 42. Check out Lessons In Love for a classic example of King’s slap technique – the constant bah bah bah rhythm demonstrating his ability to take a more mechanical, sequencer style approach.
What songs use slap bass?
Slap Bass Riff Timings:
- Higher Ground – Red Hot Chilli Peppers (Flea) – 1:48.
- Thankyou Falletinme Be Mice Elf Agin – Sly & The Family Stone (Larry Graham) – 10:14.
- Love Games – Level 42 (Mark King) – 18:26.
- Take The Power Back – Rage Against The Machine (Tim Commerford) – 29:53.
Who made slap bass popular?
Larry Graham
Can you slap bass without amp?
Yes. The slap is the sound of the string against the frets. SpaghettiBass and knumbskull like this.
How long does it take to get good at slap bass?
Like anything else, a lot depends on your aptitude, but most importantly, your willingness to give it 100% until you do. Could be weeks, could be months. It’ll be years until you are proficient at it no matter how much work you put into it though.
What part of your thumb do you slap bass with?
right thumb