Scott's Bass Lessons says this kind of thing a lot which I find really annoying. An engineer/producer should know how to work with any instrument an artist wants to use
Call me crazy, but I actually enjoy the flatwounds, p-bass slap tones. It's not better than a bright, roundwound jazz bass, or a Stingray... it's just very unique. It's almost a bit rubbery on the pops, and might not cut through the mix as well, but I like it's percussiveness and I actually find it just as comfortable as the jazz bass I own (which is a Flea Signature, almost born for slapping).
i totally agree, i think it works a biiit better with rounds. Still sounds nice and spanky, something the Jazz Bass just lacks. Jamiroquai - Scam is a perfect example of how cool P-Bass slap is
i feel like it depends way more on the style of music you want to play becouse you wont see many funk players of slap basslines on the p bass but you wont see any j basses in for example rock
@@hippiejesusman gotta disagree with you there, lots of players playing funky slap lines on P basses. Peg by Steely Dan, Forget Me Nots- Patrice Rushen, I Like it- DeBarge, Brick House - Commodores and tons more plus lots of modern players I’m finding love slapping P basses. It’s a different vibe but it works great. On the flip side, Geddy Lee, Tim Commerford, Flea are all examples of rock players who use Jazz basses A LOT and believe me there’s plenty more. Thats all just off the top of my head but you’ll really find P and Jazz basses in every genre and you’ll never really have to look too far
The jazz bass has more tonal versatility but the precision bass , the sound of that particular pickup, is the most versatile bass sound and it works for every genre. Producers love them in the studio and they sit great in the mix in recording or in live situations. That said, I have both a p and a j bass.
I say that all the time. The Jazz has more tones but the one tone of P is more versatile than any other bass ever made, it works on everything. It's a hit song bass sound. Fits in all the empty spots in a mix and doesn't interfere with any instruments or vocals.
I think if you could get a sound in between a P & J it would be fantastic, but how do you get a split coil humbucker in series & 2 single coils in parallel sound out of 1 bass?
I love the jazz bass . The awesome clarity and punch . However The P Bass wow . Nothing beats playing that thick neck . The best part it sound incredible playing any style .
I’ve been playing guitar since 1978 and in all that time I’ve maybe picked up a bass half a dozen times. But I’m buying one soon. Thanks for the help. It’ll be a precision.
Fender basses use to back in the day, came with ( over the pickups and bridge) a chrome cover. The bridge cover from the factory, had a piece of foam attached to it underneath. The Fender mustang bass of that time, had a factory installed bridge which had an adjustable foam mute, unlike the Fender mustang of today. In terms of slapping with flat wounds, i believe Louis Johnson on their first album, he was using flat wounds on his natural finished p, bass.
I bought a player+ active pj bass and I ended up being so disappointed. I couldn't find a good genuine pbass tone. Not that it was a bad guitar. It just sounded different. I had to go and buy another, a passive single split coil pbass.
The sponge was a great idea. I got my first bass and my mom got a guitar amp instead of a bass amp and it sounds like shit sometimes. The sponge sound makes it 100x times better
Hi Dan, you have an awesome collection of basses. I really like 70s Fender's, they seem to have extra punch (especially the maple ones), even though they often get a bad rep for being heavy. Looks like you were lucky to get in on that one before the prices went crazy. Last time I was in Wunjo 70s options were more like 2.5k. If I ever see a 60s in Denmark St it tends to be 6k+. Glad to see your channel growing and congrats on 1000 subs. I found the two jazz vs p bass videos on my channel have got 0000's of views, so maybe you could try the sort of content - as you could do it with real vintage instruments which would be amazing (especially as you have stingray as well). Anyway, hope you're keeping well at this time. Have enjoyed watching your vids whilst on lockdown.
Thanks so much for your lovely comments. Hope you're doing well! I was very lucky with the timing when I bought my basses, not least because it was before wife/kid/mortgage... I'm very happy with the basses (and the wife/kid!). I'll check out your channel. Thanks for the advice.
I’ve got one of each with rosewood fretboards. If I could have a third bass, so I could have one available to use flats, I’d like a P with maple fretboard for rounds. I’d put the flats on the rosewood P I already have. The ultimate version of that third bass for me would have a so-called maple cap, essentially a maple slab type fretboard. Fender made a fairly small batch of these Precision basses in ‘68. Quite desirable and collectible.
Hi Dan, I highly appreciate your p-tones are even on all strings, which is not obvious. How did you get it? EQ, bass setting, picking technique, or just a well built instrument? Much appreciated, from NW2 London :-)
Thanks Henry. I think maybe I was lucky with the instrument. Possibly picking technique helps but if there's a bad area it would show. Maybe I got lucky on this video but my two Ps seem to play pretty well. No EQ wizardry going on...
I am sorry, i am a beginer on playing bass. I try P Bass last time. I wanna ask, is it the tone pot/knob work only full volume? Or I just can find the different?
It’s mainly because I bought it first and got used to it and got lots of compliments about the sound of the bass. That’s really the reason I use it more. I think it’s a tiny bit brighter and I also find it a little easier to play than the ‘68.
I have just the video! You can apply this to other styles and I’ll also be doing more on this so make sure to subscribe. ua-cam.com/video/bdd65XBHuGA/v-deo.html
Depends on set up, strings, technique, neck. My 75 jazz has a fatter neck then my 78 P. With good technique though, I can play as fast on either. In general though, a jazz is probably easier.
@@OnlineBassCourses I play one on stage, I like how they sit in a live mix but their solo tone is just too plunky. I prefer my Ibanez SR505 for tone all day, the passive p-bass pups just cant compete with active bartolinis
@@OnlineBassCourses Well..Nothing is technically wrong with it if you got the bass setup to intonate right but its just that i have a thing with saddles not at a gradual shape or line where the E string saddle screwed shortest and gradually the G string longest. Nevertheless that Natural P is beautiful!
I hear you. It was set up by a true pro (not me!!) So it's definitely 'correct'. I love that '78 P; it feels really good to play. One of my favourites!
@@lookingatyouforever you'd be amazed how different strings need different lengths for intonation. The flats i use need an extra centimeter at least just on the E string. No idea why
I like that old string sound on this bass. It can be used in many styles. In fact, that bass sounds amazing recorded and has been on many tracks. Other basses have more sustain and high end. I own many basses, each with their own character and sonic signature. As a working session bass player that’s useful.
When you turn up to the studio with a P, the engineer will be your friend
It can't hurt to have one that's for sure!
Scott's Bass Lessons says this kind of thing a lot which I find really annoying. An engineer/producer should know how to work with any instrument an artist wants to use
Ahh, the tone I grew up with, in the 60s and 70s. Nothing compares to the P-bass.
It's a familiar and welcoming tone.
Call me crazy, but I actually enjoy the flatwounds, p-bass slap tones. It's not better than a bright, roundwound jazz bass, or a Stingray... it's just very unique. It's almost a bit rubbery on the pops, and might not cut through the mix as well, but I like it's percussiveness and I actually find it just as comfortable as the jazz bass I own (which is a Flea Signature, almost born for slapping).
Not crazy at all - it's a great tone!
Side with you.
Pheww, I'm not alone!
i totally agree, i think it works a biiit better with rounds. Still sounds nice and spanky, something the Jazz Bass just lacks. Jamiroquai - Scam is a perfect example of how cool P-Bass slap is
I have both and love them for each of their properties. P-Bass is my favorite.
The Jazz bass makes more sounds, but the P Bass' 1 or 2 sounds can do just as much IMO
i feel like it depends way more on the style of music you want to play becouse you wont see many funk players of slap basslines on the p bass but you wont see any j basses in for example rock
@@hippiejesusman gotta disagree with you there, lots of players playing funky slap lines on P basses. Peg by Steely Dan, Forget Me Nots- Patrice Rushen, I Like it- DeBarge, Brick House - Commodores and tons more plus lots of modern players I’m finding love slapping P basses. It’s a different vibe but it works great.
On the flip side, Geddy Lee, Tim Commerford, Flea are all examples of rock players who use Jazz basses A LOT and believe me there’s plenty more. Thats all just off the top of my head but you’ll really find P and Jazz basses in every genre and you’ll never really have to look too far
Right hand placement along the strings! HUGE difference in vibe on a P, as evidenced by your slap technique here.
The jazz bass has more tonal versatility but the precision bass , the sound of that particular pickup, is the most versatile bass sound and it works for every genre. Producers love them in the studio and they sit great in the mix in recording or in live situations. That said, I have both a p and a j bass.
I say that all the time. The Jazz has more tones but the one tone of P is more versatile than any other bass ever made, it works on everything. It's a hit song bass sound. Fits in all the empty spots in a mix and doesn't interfere with any instruments or vocals.
I think if you could get a sound in between a P & J it would be fantastic, but how do you get a split coil humbucker in series & 2 single coils in parallel sound out of 1 bass?
That P Bass is beautiful, dude. You got an icon with you in that studio!
Edit: wow, didn’t expect to see two of em! Two icons with you!
A '68 and a '78 - both cool basses!
@@OnlineBassCourses you can’t mimic the sounds of those basses- so nice!
I love the jazz bass . The awesome clarity and punch . However The P Bass wow . Nothing beats playing that thick neck . The best part it sound incredible playing any style .
PJ is my favorite pickup configuration.
"the way you play it really matters..". So that's why I suck...
Man how is your bass so warm and woody and beautiful. Holy shit I love the old Strings the way they sound
Thanks, Hetul! Luck I guess!
Love it Dan
The p bass tone rolled up or off . I love the simplicity of the instrument . Good demo and vid btw .
Thanks very much. That's what I love about it too. Simple but effective!
I had that exact bass i bought in 1973 but the body was Hard Rock Maple, and curly maple neck,
I’ve been playing guitar since 1978 and in all that time I’ve maybe picked up a bass half a dozen times. But I’m buying one soon. Thanks for the help. It’ll be a precision.
Nice one - enjoy!
Nice video, I love the P bass. and the tone with flatwounds is real smooth
Marc OSx thanks. Definitely useful for any old school playing.
Fender basses use to back in the day, came with ( over the pickups and bridge) a chrome cover. The bridge cover from the factory, had a piece of foam attached to it underneath. The Fender mustang bass of that time, had a factory installed bridge which had an adjustable foam mute, unlike the Fender mustang of today. In terms of slapping with flat wounds, i believe Louis Johnson on their first album, he was using flat wounds on his natural finished p, bass.
I bought a player+ active pj bass and I ended up being so disappointed. I couldn't find a good genuine pbass tone. Not that it was a bad guitar. It just sounded different. I had to go and buy another, a passive single split coil pbass.
The sponge was a great idea. I got my first bass and my mom got a guitar amp instead of a bass amp and it sounds like shit sometimes. The sponge sound makes it 100x times better
That'll probably be the boost in low end from the muting. It's a great tone!
i played into a guitar amp for a few years, nothing wrong about imo, makes you work on your technique much more
Great Job Dan. Really dig your style man. I think I prefer the P over the J. Especially with the flats. Rock on brother!
Thanks, Glen! Both great basses.
Hi Dan, you have an awesome collection of basses. I really like 70s Fender's, they seem to have extra punch (especially the maple ones), even though they often get a bad rep for being heavy.
Looks like you were lucky to get in on that one before the prices went crazy. Last time I was in Wunjo 70s options were more like 2.5k. If I ever see a 60s in Denmark St it tends to be 6k+.
Glad to see your channel growing and congrats on 1000 subs. I found the two jazz vs p bass videos on my channel have got 0000's of views, so maybe you could try the sort of content - as you could do it with real vintage instruments which would be amazing (especially as you have stingray as well).
Anyway, hope you're keeping well at this time. Have enjoyed watching your vids whilst on lockdown.
Thanks so much for your lovely comments. Hope you're doing well! I was very lucky with the timing when I bought my basses, not least because it was before wife/kid/mortgage...
I'm very happy with the basses (and the wife/kid!). I'll check out your channel. Thanks for the advice.
That is a cool bass
Would you like to do a Video on your Bassman with the matching 2x15? I would love to hear that Rig especially with your 68 P Bass!
It’s definitely on the list!
its crazy how diffrent the 68 sounds from the 78
Flats vs rounds
Thanks. Liked - subscribed 🤙🏽
Thanks. 🙏👍
If you can afford to have 2 basses,its nice to have a Jazz and a P bass.
I agree.
I’ve got one of each with rosewood fretboards. If I could have a third bass, so I could have one available to use flats, I’d like a P with maple fretboard for rounds. I’d put the flats on the rosewood P I already have. The ultimate version of that third bass for me would have a so-called maple cap, essentially a maple slab type fretboard. Fender made a fairly small batch of these Precision basses in ‘68. Quite desirable and collectible.
@@YTPartyTonight You could try building a P bass body with a maple fretboard if you can obtain them cheap enough.
Hi Dan, I highly appreciate your p-tones are even on all strings, which is not obvious. How did you get it? EQ, bass setting, picking technique, or just a well built instrument? Much appreciated, from NW2 London :-)
Thanks Henry. I think maybe I was lucky with the instrument. Possibly picking technique helps but if there's a bad area it would show. Maybe I got lucky on this video but my two Ps seem to play pretty well. No EQ wizardry going on...
I am sorry, i am a beginer on playing bass. I try P Bass last time. I wanna ask, is it the tone pot/knob work only full volume? Or I just can find the different?
The tone pot works at any volume. Welcome to bass!
Great explaining video
Thanks, Peter!
to get that jamerson sound, are you rolling the tone knob all the way down? thanks
Hi Chloe. Usually not down too much (depending on the song). James Jamerson LaBella flats are good for the tone (as it's an old P bass!).
Dan, you mention you used your 70's P on most recordings, how do you think it sounds different compared to your 60's P bass?
It’s mainly because I bought it first and got used to it and got lots of compliments about the sound of the bass. That’s really the reason I use it more. I think it’s a tiny bit brighter and I also find it a little easier to play than the ‘68.
0:28 It's probably closer to hundreds of thousands of times
I think you're right...
I always hear on precission bass that "rubber" classic PB sound .
I need help with improviseing on the spot
I have just the video! You can apply this to other styles and I’ll also be doing more on this so make sure to subscribe. ua-cam.com/video/bdd65XBHuGA/v-deo.html
Or a PJ bass!
Love those too!
Do you feel it is harder to play faster lines on a precision bass vs a jazz bass?
Depends on set up, strings, technique, neck. My 75 jazz has a fatter neck then my 78 P. With good technique though, I can play as fast on either. In general though, a jazz is probably easier.
Hello,wich model of La bella string Flatwound are those?
Hi! These ones are the James Jamerson set. I forget the gauge but they're heavy.
what about the PJ config ?
I love it! My '82 Ibanez is PJ: ua-cam.com/video/sx22T15EYH4/v-deo.html
@@OnlineBassCourses Yea i love Mine as well, can you do a PJ vs. J vs. P
Good idea 👍
Isn’t the first one with flat wounds?
The 78 has (old) rounds on.
Wow I thought my frankenstein P-bass sounded bad because its pickups are garbage, turns out it sounds the exact same as a high end one :s
Looks like you might not like the sound of P basses. Plenty don't.
@@OnlineBassCourses I play one on stage, I like how they sit in a live mix but their solo tone is just too plunky. I prefer my Ibanez SR505 for tone all day, the passive p-bass pups just cant compete with active bartolinis
Which strings are you using?
Elites Players 45-105 on the '78, LaBella James Jamerson flats on the '68. 👍
Online Bass Courses thank you!!
Me and my dad's p bass has more of a rock sound and it has round wounds
It's so cool how they all have different characters...
My OCD kicks in when looking at the saddles....
What's wrong with my saddles?? Haven't looked at this video or the bass for a while!
@@OnlineBassCourses Well..Nothing is technically wrong with it if you got the bass setup to intonate right but its just that i have a thing with saddles not at a gradual shape or line where the E string saddle screwed shortest and gradually the G string longest. Nevertheless that Natural P is beautiful!
I hear you. It was set up by a true pro (not me!!) So it's definitely 'correct'. I love that '78 P; it feels really good to play. One of my favourites!
@@lookingatyouforever you'd be amazed how different strings need different lengths for intonation. The flats i use need an extra centimeter at least just on the E string. No idea why
Your sound is very dull and very weak sustain. Maybe you should change the strings.
I like that old string sound on this bass. It can be used in many styles. In fact, that bass sounds amazing recorded and has been on many tracks.
Other basses have more sustain and high end. I own many basses, each with their own character and sonic signature. As a working session bass player that’s useful.
Maybe you should change your ears..... lol
@@user-xv2wn3lx2d I would really do that if I could, but that would not make the bass sound better.
Goddamn I have to say it. It sounds like shit.
Wow. Thanks. Each to their own I guess.