What is a P style bass?

A precision bass, also called a p bass, has a body similar to a Stratocaster guitar with a double cutaway where the neck meets the body but has a thicker body and neck than a 6-string electric. It has a split-coil pickup system near the center of the body.

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Is Precision Bass better?

The P Bass has a solid thicker neck throughout and therefore provides the meaty tone loved by countless Rock players. As you may have guessed by now – one isn’t really “better” than the other. They both really do have their own feel and sound and most bass players end up owning one of each once the budget allows.

Are P Bass pickups noisy?

Yes. The “split coil” pickup (actually two separate pickups placed close together under the strings) is a humbucking, noise-cancelling design.

Is P-bass hum Cancelling?

The P-Bass pickup is technically hum-canceling.

Why does my P bass buzz?

If your bass hums once you touch the strings (but is otherwise quiet), you have a grounding issue. If your instrument hums but becomes quiet once you touch the strings, you have a shielding issue.

Do P basses hum?

Yes. The “split coil” pickup (actually two separate pickups placed close together under the strings) is a humbucking, noise-cancelling design. These have been standard on the Fender Precision Bass since the early 1960s.

What is the best Fender P Bass for the money?

– Exceptional value for money – Classic J Bass single coil pickup configuration, alder body and maple neck – Although designed for beginners, Fender’s quality is always on point

How to setup a Fender Bass?

Raise or lower your saddle or the bass side of the bridge about a quarter of a turn.

Retune the bass to pitch,and take another measurement to get an idea of how much farther up or down you’ll need to go.

Make more adjustments if you need to and always remember to retune the instrument before you take into account any measurements.

Which musicians use the Fender P bass guitar?

Renowned bassist Denis Bowell, who played with Linton Kwesi Johnson, Alpha Blondy, and other star bands, had an amazing reggae sound with a Tokai P-bass. Bill laswell uses P-bass for his dub tracks. P-bass is also used in many Studio One recordings.

Is the Fender Jazz Bass a good guitar?

Yes. Well, to be exact, it’s a good bass or a good bass guitar. But, to the spirit of your question, it is versatile, reliable, playable instrument with a good range of tonal options. It’s pretty much the standard against which all other basses are judged. I bought my first Fender Jazz Bass, a 1968 in 1976.