What's the difference between a precision bass and a jazz bass?

Let’s learn what's the difference between a precision bass and a jazz bass. The most accurate or helpful solution is served by Yahoo! Answers.

There are ten answers to this question.

Best solution

What's The Difference Between A Precision & Jazz Bass?

So yeah, what's the difference, I want a bass but I'm not sure what kind to get. I was thinking of getting Mark's new bass (from blink-182). But I know it doesn't have a tone control. Is that really bad? I really like that kind of music. Mostly rock, pop, funk, all kinds really. But I think I heard Mark's bass has a jazz pick up even though it's a precision bass or something??? Is one more common than the other? Is there that big of a difference? And any good tips for a beginning bassist? I already...

Answer:

Hey Denise: Both great basses, but like the other who posted, I too, prefer the Jazz over the Precision...

pooryorr... at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Marked as irrelevant Undo

Other solutions

What is the difference between a 'Squier Standard Jazz Bass' and the 'Squier Affinity Jazz Bass'?

I was looking to boy a entry level bass guitar, and I heard that Squier was a good quality, affordable make, and I was looking to buy a Jazz bass as I think it would suit me more, and I was just wondering what was the difference between the two and which...

Answer:

In general the Affinity series is just a little cheaper than the standard series.

JoyDivis... at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Marked as irrelevant Undo

Jazz Bass or Precision Bass?

I am trying to figure out if I should buy a squier affinity P-Bass or Jazz Bass for my first bass guitar. I have been playing guitar for a while and this past year I played bass ...show more

Answer:

Get the Affinity now and then when you can play well and know all the basics, get a Jazz bass.

BWJYCEC3IVRRBY6BCMMFAYSOBA at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Marked as irrelevant Undo

Fender Standard Precision Bass, Fender Modern Player Jazz bass or a Fender Modern Player Telecaster Bass?

Answer:

The Precision is a good bass for rock while the Jazz Bass is better for all-around type of music . If...

Left-T at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Marked as irrelevant Undo

How do i get a Precision bass tone out of a jazz bass>>>?

I cant afford another bass and i'm getting into some punk rock, and i was wondering if i can get a similar p bass tone out of jazz bass, like amp settings.

Answer:

Switch your pickups out for Dimarzio Model J's (DP123). When backed off to the neck pickup it sounds...

26VFKS2XMFPT63ZMORRJCABV2Y at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Marked as irrelevant Undo

What's the difference between a Fender Mexican Jazz bass and American?

I just started playing bass for my band and am looking for a bass I was wondering what the difference's between the mexican jazz bass and american jazz bass are other than the ...show more

Answer:

the mexicans are generally just pumped out of the factory as quickly as possible; they're usually good...

GROPIDE63Z7WR5TJHQL6XVZWEU at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Marked as irrelevant Undo

Fender Jazz/Precision Bass?

What's the main difference between a Fender Jazz Bass and Precision Bass? (ie sound quality, etc...)

Answer:

They are not that similar. Precision has a fatter punchier sound. The Jazz bass has a longer neck which...

DR2ETJSMRTMT52VM2VDGLHJNOU at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Marked as irrelevant Undo

What is the difference between jazz electric bass & regular electric bass?

i am trying to purchase a bass and i see some people playing a jazz electric when i want the 5 string or 6 string electric bass for rock pop, latin music.......can anybody elaborate???

Answer:

Fender Precision Bass vs. Fender Jazz Bass? Here is a link from a bass player, explaining form design...

FIKIX6K6M4C233I6JVLGXOFNQY at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Marked as irrelevant Undo

Precision bass or Jazz Bass?

Well I am a total newbie when it comes to music, but I decided to buy a bass guitar for my birthday. Which one is better for newbies and tell me the difference between those two...

Answer:

In general they both sound and play differently. you can look up the specs on the Fender site, but generally...

RDLDLVGP67MMLI4D3ARDE5NH3Q at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Marked as irrelevant Undo

Precision strings on a Jazz Bass?

Will precision strings make any difference on a jazz bass, sound wise.

Answer:

there are no specific "precision strings". you can use any strings you want on any bass as...

BTMNV7PFMH4IQZK6JZWZCGVREI at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Marked as irrelevant Undo

Related Q & A:

What's the difference between a private franchise and a public franchise?Best solution by answers.yahoo.com
What's the difference between a Demat Account and a Trading Account?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
What's the difference between a chroma key and a digital chroma key?Best solution by blog.rosebrand.com
What's the difference between a Grand National and a GNX?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers
What's the difference between a jeep trektop and a regular soft top?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers

Just Added Q & A:

How many active mobile subscribers are there in China?Best solution by Quora
How to find the right vacation?Best solution by bookit.com
How To Make Your Own Primer?Best solution by thekrazycouponlady.com
How do you get the domain & range?Best solution by ChaCha
How do you open pop up blockers?Best solution by Yahoo! Answers

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

Got an issue and looking for advice?
Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.
Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.