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when you play an open string, the vibration is uninterrupted from the tension of the finger placement and because of this reason, it will have additional harmonics; as the name implies, 'open'.
@caballeros21 to answer your question in more detail, The P-Bass has a warm midrange due to where they located the pickup. The hum-cancelling split coils are famous for that. On a Jazz bass, the mids are "scooped"out, due to the location of the single coil pickups. The single coils are known for giving a crisper high end, so the position of the neck pickup enhances the low end.
that thing will rule also as a 6 string, one can dream, notice how i'm not asking for24 frets haha but yeah that thing will rule, I like the looks of the 5 over the 4 especialy the white finish with rosewood fingerboard
@MomoTheBellyDancer you're probably correct. your ears are biased to high end basses with active electronics (ie warwick) where you can make the B string overpower every string. you can't compare an american standard to a german warwick. the P bass is passive so of course the B string isn't going to overpower when you pluck it. -_-
@MomoTheBellyDancer Good for you. however: I don't care if you switch it to passive mode and you claim that "the B string still sounds massive". you just stick to your fancy bass where you need to EQ it to get a "massive B string" and i'll stick with the Fender that has a great tone on its own. k thanks bye ;)
@astrotrain53 The difference between J and P is night and day my man. Put shortly, the P-bass is known for a punchy low-mid range bark. The Jazz bass is known for a more snappy, high-mid sound. Not to say the P-bass can't get snappy and the Jazz bass can't get a low-mid sound. I'll just shut up and second Ed's suggestion that you check out Talkbass. I'm a member, and I can vouch for the endless P vs. J threads!
@astrotrain53 The jazz bass has a much warmer tone as compared to the Prescision, which is much brighter. You can "warm" up your P Bass by using flatwound strings if you like that kind of sound. I have a Jazz bass and I much prefer the Precision sound, so I gotta save up for one.
@thecrashinghighways - I'd like to but it has to be assigned. I don't just review things, I get hired to do them by either a magazine, or the manufacturer.
@thecrashinghighways - well, suggestions never hurt, but ultimately I review whatever I get paid to do, either by a magazine, or by the manufacturer. Sometimes I am able to influence what I get assigned, but in the case of Guitar World - it is directly tied to who is an advertiser.
@thecrashinghighways On the strength of this review I got an American Jazz V. The local shop had three Jazzes but no Precisions. I'd have been happy with either and the necks are identical as far as I know. The J gives you more tonal options and the best bit for me is that the J has a deeper bottom end which is more compressed / smoother - just what I need for the style of music our band plays.
I play a lot of metal and I was wondering. Could this bass handle Drop A tuning like my Schecter does? I really like the feel of my old fender , because of it's rosewood neck feel.
Hi Ed, just a question. I'm thinking of buying a MIM P-Bass and wanted to ask you if there is a notable difference between a rosewood neck or a maple neck? in order to take into consideration when buying. I have heard that maple gives a more clear tone but I don't know if it is a huge difference between the two. Also I wanted to ask you regarding the Highway One Series; is it better in terms of sound quality or components for the extra $? It will be my first fender.
@mrmusica - Maple fingerboards have a little more spank and sparkle, but it's not a huge difference. The Highway One series are nice basses, probably a little better than the MIM standards, and they have a Badass bridge, something you might like.
@BassGuitarMag Ok, so I had a P-bass that was a 5 string which I had strung upside down (cause I'm a lefty) and it's body had bass bass pick ups and its headstock had Precision on it. What kind of bass is it?
@BassGuitarMag The necks are very similar but I think (from testing both) that the width and the profile on the J5 is slightly narrower (like a comparison of a 4 string p and j bass) than the P5 but they both sound killer for 34" scale 5 strings
@BassGuitarMag yes I meant Steve Bailey but my system corrected it wrongly. In your personal opinion which did you prefer playability wise: the am.std Jazz Bass V or the Precision Bass V?
@astrotrain53 - Actually, I believe the Am Std J and P 5s have the same neck.... I might be wrong, but they sure feel the same. But personally on a B string I think having a bridge pickup really helps. The B string on the P5 really spreads out - I think a little more articulation from the bridge pickup really helps it function. Just my opinion.
@astrotrain53 - You must mean the Steve Bailey 6 string. Yes, I have tried both. The Am Std Jazz V is nice, I did a review of it in 2008 for Bassemporium (dot) com. Look under resources/newsletters and scroll down to find the review. The Bailey... well, it's not for me. The neck is too wide for my taste, and I wasn't thrilled with some of the choices they made with the electronics. But, 6 strings are a very personal thing, I'm sure Steve loves it.
@Todd9481 Jazz: thinner neck, 2 pick-ups, larger body, in general more mellow sound.
Precision: fatter neck (although some have a thinner neck like a J), often 1 pick-up (although there are P's with a J neck pick-up as well), smaller body, thumpier sound.
Hi Ed, I h ave a question regarding strings, I've seen that you have really old strings in some of your basses, is it normal that strings should endure that much or have you found any kind of strings (by brand or by type of string) that improve the tone with age? Because if it is like that, then it makes sense to spend $50 - $60 on a good set of strings that would last a lot, always with a backup in case of course. Thanks in advance for your answer.
@mrmusica - It mainly depends on what you want to hear. On some basses I like the sound of old strings. Mainly P basses, but that's my taste. Flatwounds tend to play in and sound better with time.... particularly LaBellas. I have a 15 year old set of flats, and a 10 year set of rounds on my P basses. They are like gold to me.
Hey Ed, Was wondering how the neck shape of the P5 compare to that of the P4? Is it as big as the P4 or have they flattened it? How does it compare with the Lakland Bob Glaub 4 and 5 string?
Hey Ed, Was wondering how the neck shape of the P5 compare to that of the P4? Is it as big as the P4 or have they flattened it? How does it compare with the Lakland Bob Glaub 4 and 5 string?
I am looking to buy a 62' reissue Pbass in a few weeks. Have you had any play time with this bass and if so could you describe how it plays and cosmetically looks. thanks and I love how you go in depth in your videos.
hey ed, its me again lol sorry for so many questions on your vids but i finally found the bass i want, actually not really 2 bass, a highway 1 jazz?? or a highway 1 precision??? which one help me please i play mostly punk rock like rise against and blink 182, but i also like playing RHCP songs too. and i like some RATM, help me please, thank you!
@BassGuitarMag o sorry if u thought it was my first bass lol its not ive had 3.5 others (squire p bass the 100 dollar 1 so its half :P) so for an experienced rock/punk bassist, P or J bass?
@BassGuitarMag ok sorry! haha thanks, im a newcomer to buying GOOD basses lol well, theSR300 is decent, but im looking for something different and willlast longer, and i love fender. :) and i'll look at some P's thanks again.
Thanks Ed. I get compliments every gig on my 4 string version of this bass, and I have been wanting a 5-string version without giving up the sound or 34" scale. It seems that this one does it!
Hey Ed how are these american standard basses from fender (the p and jazz)? Do these basses offer that type of "vintage tone" or are these basses just sound "modern"? Thanks
@JCACFILMS - A P bass can certainly cut through with the right strings and the right amp settings, same with a Jazz. For example, a bright stainless roundwound, or Rotos, played with a pick through an SVT? That is some serious grind.
@BassGuitarMag Do you think that a mm stingray or sterling would cut better than a passive fender am std? I don't really play with a pick i just slap and fingerstyle.
@ejdbk On Maple there is also nitrocellulose, its like polyurethane gloss finish but a little bit less durable but yet feels more slick and the sound is more like how the wood naturally sounds. The difference is very small so it is not a big deal. Maple warps if it has been exposed directly to moisture, so its pretty much just those 2 finishes you got to choose from.
@StavrosDakos - I can't recommend one over the other. I have both. They have different sounds and it's not a matter of which is better. They are both great. Get one first, then the other!
@BassGuitarMag That's probably what I was gonna do at some point. Well, if you don't mind, what are the differences in sound between the two? I found the Jazz bass sounds really smooth. How would you compare the P-bass to it?
@StavrosDakos - Smooth is a very relative term... I don't know what smooth means to you, but I think a P bass is equally capable of sounding smooth. A P is warmer, chunkier, fatter. The J is a little brighter, more articulate. It has two pickups, so there are more options. Both great, both essential in my opinion.
@BassGuitarMag I guess "smooth" wasn't the best word to use. Thinking about it, I was probably off using that word anyway. Well, what I meant is that I felt the sounds rang off quite nicely, and I guess articulate would have been the proper word for it.
Well, from what you say, the J has the more articulate sound, and that's more what I'm into, so I guess I'll be getting that first.
Thanks for your response. I finally got an american Jazz Bass. hope I didn't make the wrong decision. Is the front pickup the one closer to the freatboard?
@Vivaldius09 - If you use mostly the front pickup on a Jazz, it gets close to a P bass tone. Close.... but not exactly. A P bass has it's own unique tone.
Great review, it has convinced me to hold off on the 4-string P-bass until I try a 5-stringer. I'm a guitarist looking for a solid bass to write/ record tracks with. Something about the 'fundental' vibe of this bass..appeals to my ear. Very comprehensive review, thanks!
Ed, once again, a very valuable review. Please tell me why this bass is calling me? I am an active 5 string guy and always have been, but the simplicity and purity of this bass' tone is making a lot of sense to me all of a sudden. Tell me it ain't so. I usually cannot stand p-basses, so what the heck gives?
Ed, loved the video and your humor. Oh btw, many garage bands here in jersey owe their pro careers to that stock fender guitar cord. It was all about the sound. Case candy......sweet :-)
@TechSmack - Dense? - Yes, they come packaged in the actual case. The real, actual case that they come packaged in when you buy the bass, that's how it comes. Just like that, packaged in the actual case, not the other one.... the actual one. When you buy the Jazz, the Jazz comes packaged in the actual case. When you buy the Precision, it comes in the actual case, packaged that way, so that when you buy it, it comes in the case. Let me explain - this is the actual case that either the J or P com
@BassGuitarMag no i am not dense, the thing is that you didnt say if the came in the case , u said if they came WITH a case. it was just a friendly question no need to snap.....nice review ed .... i think we got off wrong :)
I cant decide if i should get an american standard p bass with a rosewood fingerboard or a maple one (with a sunburst finish and a tortiseshell pickguard).
@BassGuitarMag hahahha get over ed, its youtube not schoo., it is a great sounding bass but the fifth string seems a little much for it imo. id love to see a 5 string JAZZ bass review tho, those sound and look amazing. great review as always ed, keep em coming.
@4stringFanatico - If you go to bassemporium (dot) com, check under resources/newsletters, and scroll down a bit, you'll find a written review of the Fender Jazz 5 with lots of audio samples.
@4stringFanatico Then you probably don't see alot of basses. Just tell me you're kidding, cause if you're serious... you got to have THE WORST tastes in the world! How is it even possible for someone to think this beautiful bass is "ugly"??? Mate, you're either drunk, or you're simply jealous because no one in their right mind would say such a stupid remark!
@qwecars hahaha dude they look great as four strings but the neck is way too thick, i just think the B doesnt fit it AT ALL. Jazz 5's look cool but this looks like a tree trunk and the action on fenders are high enuff and the B doesnt help it. sounds good just, im just not diiging the look, mabye with a humbucker(just for looks) in the back but no it looks feeble and oversized. but then again, i was never a P-bass kinda guy, jazz basses are what i like.
@4stringFanatico Okay, I'm fine with your opinions, but in your first comment you stated "ugliest bass ive ever seen". And I really hope you were exaggerating because there are FAR uglier basses made everywhere! I mean have you seen any of the B.C rich basses & guitars???
@qwecars hahahha hey easy there i work for B.C Rich hahha but they do require a certain taste. very powerful instruments tho, cant argue with that. and yes there are such as Danelectro's eww,
Yes, I did watch that, but that's more of a higher end, special edition bass. I mean something closer to the standard Jazz bass, I can't find a review of one anywhere, and it's the one that I'm looking into buying.
even in the hands of a master player like Ed i am totally convinced that the Fender price tag is NOT worth the lackluster sound youre gonna get! Nice work though Ed. I love ya!!
I like the sound but im sort of skeptical about having a 5 again. I want a precision bass but need a usable 5 string for a death metal album. dubious and confused.
hows the neck my 4 string feels kinda like a baseball bat took me a while to adjust but most five strings feel like tree trunks with strings is this comftorable
@TheThelittlebassist - You can't compare them, they are different as night and day. The P5 is a passive bass with a warm round character, the Ray 35 is an active bass with lots of boost. Listen to them and figure out what sound you want. And then, the other fact is the Ray 35 is an imported bass that costs around $700, the P5 is US built, costs around $1200.
@TheThelittlebassist - well, it's a matter of perspective. They sell for around $1,200 in the US, and while that is not cheap... I don't consider that expensive. Your opinion may be different. But yes, the bass is worth what they are charging.
Does this bass guitar sell for $1300.00 everywhere? That's the market price I'm seeing for it, and I was wondering if anywhere was selling cheaper. I'll keep looking though.
@drewswms - Most companies typically set a minimum retail price for dealers, you might find one a few bucks cheaper, but otherwise, you'll have to look for a used one to get it for less.
@DominoDylan - No, it's not just about the fret, it's got more to do with the width and length of the string. The E on the B string is a much shorter and fatter string length and so it sounds deeper.
One more thing, I have my sketch of my custom bass when I make it as a big fancy bass player, you said the G and the D are on the treble coil, and the rest are on the bass coil.
I use allot of chords is that possible to have that switched? and would it make a difference? I also use allot of tone.
By the way, its freaking awesome to even be able to contact you, you're just the coolest guy and I'm a really big fan, and hurry up with that Steve Harris P bass already haha, I can't wait.
@DominoDylan - No problem! And yes, there are a few companies that build their basses with a "reverse P" pickup - Spector in particular, but Sadowsky, and Yamaha have done it too. It fattens up the G & D strings a bit, and tightens up the E & A. I think it's a great idea, especially when you combine it with a J pickup in the bridge.
I'm waiting to get the go ahead on the Steve Harris bass, they are planning something special at Guitar World having to do with Iron Maiden.
sorry to bug you so much, its just so freakin cool to be able to talk to you, theres been allot of vintage basses, but I've never had a chance to hear solo.
Like THE first Precision Bass, I know it wouldn't be much of a review, but do you think you could ever get your hands on something like that, and make a real cool video, that would be great.
@DominoDylan - I don't know who owns the very first Precision bass, I would sure love to play it... but I doubt that will ever happen. I have played some old ones, and they are amazing... but it doesn;t seem likely I would get to review one. Sorry.
I would really like to get this bass, but I'm not satisfied with the standard color packages available. That's pretty picky, but I may look into a Fender Custom Shop job. Informative review and demo though!
For instance, is a Jazz V neck thinner than a Precision V? To me, part of a P-bass's mojo is that thick, chunky neck, and it wouldn't seem right playing a flimsy 5-string P-bass neck.
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nocera2t 4 weeks ago
when you play an open string, the vibration is uninterrupted from the tension of the finger placement and because of this reason, it will have additional harmonics; as the name implies, 'open'.
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Wow. On so many five-strings, the B string sounds muddy and totally different from the rest of the strings. But this one fits in just fine. Amazing.
eekleefeld 2 months ago
"just in case you can't figure out how to use a p-bass" lol
ncode03 3 months ago
@ncode03 RIGHT!! lol
hampulator 1 month ago
please, what is the diference (sound) between fender american standard P-bass V, and fender american standard J-bass V?
I want one of them, but i don´t know wich one.
Thanks!
caballeros21 5 months ago
@caballeros21 - One sounds like a P bass, the other sounds like a Jazz. Listen, you'll hear the difference. If you can't.... buy a Music Man.
BassGuitarMag 5 months ago 17
@caballeros21 to answer your question in more detail, The P-Bass has a warm midrange due to where they located the pickup. The hum-cancelling split coils are famous for that. On a Jazz bass, the mids are "scooped"out, due to the location of the single coil pickups. The single coils are known for giving a crisper high end, so the position of the neck pickup enhances the low end.
shantypiker41367 5 months ago
that thing will rule also as a 6 string, one can dream, notice how i'm not asking for24 frets haha but yeah that thing will rule, I like the looks of the 5 over the 4 especialy the white finish with rosewood fingerboard
serazac25 6 months ago
a friend of mine has the 4-string model of that! it was a awesome bass great sound and a joy to play!!.
FadedFreedomBass 7 months ago
How much does it cost?
Dolphin3741 7 months ago
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blackredyellow1 7 months ago
Wow, that B-string sounds seriously weak for a 35" scale instrument.
MomoTheBellyDancer 7 months ago
@MomoTheBellyDancer it's 34" scale and check out his response video. the B string does not sound weak
astrotrain53 6 months ago
@astrotrain53
"the B string does not sound weak"
Maybe I am just spoiled with my Warwick and Bossa basses, that have B-strings that sound like atom bombs ;)
MomoTheBellyDancer 6 months ago
@MomoTheBellyDancer you're probably correct. your ears are biased to high end basses with active electronics (ie warwick) where you can make the B string overpower every string. you can't compare an american standard to a german warwick. the P bass is passive so of course the B string isn't going to overpower when you pluck it. -_-
astrotrain53 6 months ago
@astrotrain53
"high end basses with active electronics"
I can actually by bypass the active tone circuit on the Warwick, and the B-string still sounds massive.
MomoTheBellyDancer 6 months ago
@MomoTheBellyDancer Good for you. however: I don't care if you switch it to passive mode and you claim that "the B string still sounds massive". you just stick to your fancy bass where you need to EQ it to get a "massive B string" and i'll stick with the Fender that has a great tone on its own. k thanks bye ;)
astrotrain53 6 months ago
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"i'll stick with the Fender that has a great tone on its own. "
Are you claiming a 1990 Warwick Streamer Stage I doesn't have a great tone? Or any of my Bossa basses? Oh boy.
MomoTheBellyDancer 6 months ago
What hasnt been played on P's?
StephenFiorentini 7 months ago
If fender made a production model of 5 string p bass that had an african mahogany body instead of alder it would be perfect.
Bowyerma 7 months ago
@BassGuitarMag
Could you review a fender with the active electronics?
CJ3514 8 months ago
@CJ3514 - I would like to, we'll see if it's in the cards.
BassGuitarMag 8 months ago
Hi Ed, is there a significant tonal difference between the P bass and jazz bass?
astrotrain53 9 months ago 5
@astrotrain53 - Hell yeah. I suggest you go to Talkbass and use the search function to find endless discussions on this.
BassGuitarMag 9 months ago 13
@astrotrain53 The difference between J and P is night and day my man. Put shortly, the P-bass is known for a punchy low-mid range bark. The Jazz bass is known for a more snappy, high-mid sound. Not to say the P-bass can't get snappy and the Jazz bass can't get a low-mid sound. I'll just shut up and second Ed's suggestion that you check out Talkbass. I'm a member, and I can vouch for the endless P vs. J threads!
fassman316 8 months ago
@astrotrain53 The jazz bass has a much warmer tone as compared to the Prescision, which is much brighter. You can "warm" up your P Bass by using flatwound strings if you like that kind of sound. I have a Jazz bass and I much prefer the Precision sound, so I gotta save up for one.
tdlbr17 7 months ago
do you think you could do a review of a american standard 5 string jazz bass?
thecrashinghighways 9 months ago
@thecrashinghighways - I'd like to but it has to be assigned. I don't just review things, I get hired to do them by either a magazine, or the manufacturer.
BassGuitarMag 9 months ago
@BassGuitarMag dang... can we suggest basses for you to review?
thecrashinghighways 9 months ago
@thecrashinghighways - well, suggestions never hurt, but ultimately I review whatever I get paid to do, either by a magazine, or by the manufacturer. Sometimes I am able to influence what I get assigned, but in the case of Guitar World - it is directly tied to who is an advertiser.
BassGuitarMag 9 months ago
@thecrashinghighways On the strength of this review I got an American Jazz V. The local shop had three Jazzes but no Precisions. I'd have been happy with either and the necks are identical as far as I know. The J gives you more tonal options and the best bit for me is that the J has a deeper bottom end which is more compressed / smoother - just what I need for the style of music our band plays.
eckie4679 9 months ago
I play a lot of metal and I was wondering. Could this bass handle Drop A tuning like my Schecter does? I really like the feel of my old fender , because of it's rosewood neck feel.
horrormoviedrummer 9 months ago
@horrormoviedrummer - Personally, I'd suggest a 35" scale bass if you plan on drop tuning.
BassGuitarMag 9 months ago
Awesome tone! Do you scoop the mids at all?
Lordgout 9 months ago
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You are right, none other says Fender on its headstock, it is just wonderful, thos chords... I love it
megamicron 10 months ago
You are right none other says Fender on their headstock, it is just wonderful, thos chords... I love it
megamicron 10 months ago
You are right none other says Fender on their headstock
megamicron 10 months ago
Hi Ed, just a question. I'm thinking of buying a MIM P-Bass and wanted to ask you if there is a notable difference between a rosewood neck or a maple neck? in order to take into consideration when buying. I have heard that maple gives a more clear tone but I don't know if it is a huge difference between the two. Also I wanted to ask you regarding the Highway One Series; is it better in terms of sound quality or components for the extra $? It will be my first fender.
mrmusica 11 months ago
@mrmusica - Maple fingerboards have a little more spank and sparkle, but it's not a huge difference. The Highway One series are nice basses, probably a little better than the MIM standards, and they have a Badass bridge, something you might like.
BassGuitarMag 11 months ago
@BassGuitarMag Ok, so I had a P-bass that was a 5 string which I had strung upside down (cause I'm a lefty) and it's body had bass bass pick ups and its headstock had Precision on it. What kind of bass is it?
Chayse88Black 10 months ago
@Chayse88Black - I have no idea.
BassGuitarMag 10 months ago 2
@BassGuitarMag Really? That's interesting. They're tricky devils at fender lol.
astrotrain53 11 months ago
@BassGuitarMag The necks are very similar but I think (from testing both) that the width and the profile on the J5 is slightly narrower (like a comparison of a 4 string p and j bass) than the P5 but they both sound killer for 34" scale 5 strings
astrotrain53 11 months ago
@astrotrain53 - They may feel different to you, but the Fender site lists both necks as having 1.875" nut width, and Modern C shape neck profiles.
BassGuitarMag 11 months ago
@BassGuitarMag yes I meant Steve Bailey but my system corrected it wrongly. In your personal opinion which did you prefer playability wise: the am.std Jazz Bass V or the Precision Bass V?
astrotrain53 11 months ago
@astrotrain53 - Actually, I believe the Am Std J and P 5s have the same neck.... I might be wrong, but they sure feel the same. But personally on a B string I think having a bridge pickup really helps. The B string on the P5 really spreads out - I think a little more articulation from the bridge pickup really helps it function. Just my opinion.
BassGuitarMag 11 months ago
Hi Ed. Have you tried out one of the American standard Jazz bass V's or the Steve Miller signature model 6 string jazz bass?
astrotrain53 11 months ago
@astrotrain53 - You must mean the Steve Bailey 6 string. Yes, I have tried both. The Am Std Jazz V is nice, I did a review of it in 2008 for Bassemporium (dot) com. Look under resources/newsletters and scroll down to find the review. The Bailey... well, it's not for me. The neck is too wide for my taste, and I wasn't thrilled with some of the choices they made with the electronics. But, 6 strings are a very personal thing, I'm sure Steve loves it.
BassGuitarMag 11 months ago
I want one of these so bad. Only in black. I just wish they came in charcol frost.
PennybagDarrell 1 year ago
@PennybagDarrell me too! I find the black finish looks cheap, I would much rather charcoal frost or flat black
plus you always see fingerprints the most on black finishes
CircusEnvy23 11 months ago
Nice demo. Enjoyed it . Good playing too.
I'm considering getting one of these but probably the 4 string.
splashfizz 1 year ago
Whats the difference between the precision and jazz basses???
Todd9481 1 year ago
@Todd9481 Jazz: thinner neck, 2 pick-ups, larger body, in general more mellow sound.
Precision: fatter neck (although some have a thinner neck like a J), often 1 pick-up (although there are P's with a J neck pick-up as well), smaller body, thumpier sound.
There probably are more but basically that's it.
yekshemesh4alig 11 months ago
Hi Ed, I h ave a question regarding strings, I've seen that you have really old strings in some of your basses, is it normal that strings should endure that much or have you found any kind of strings (by brand or by type of string) that improve the tone with age? Because if it is like that, then it makes sense to spend $50 - $60 on a good set of strings that would last a lot, always with a backup in case of course. Thanks in advance for your answer.
mrmusica 1 year ago
@mrmusica - It mainly depends on what you want to hear. On some basses I like the sound of old strings. Mainly P basses, but that's my taste. Flatwounds tend to play in and sound better with time.... particularly LaBellas. I have a 15 year old set of flats, and a 10 year set of rounds on my P basses. They are like gold to me.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
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Hey Ed, Was wondering how the neck shape of the P5 compare to that of the P4? Is it as big as the P4 or have they flattened it? How does it compare with the Lakland Bob Glaub 4 and 5 string?
Love your videos, keep up the good work!
FrancisSiebert 1 year ago
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@BassGuitarMag
Hey Ed, Was wondering how the neck shape of the P5 compare to that of the P4? Is it as big as the P4 or have they flattened it? How does it compare with the Lakland Bob Glaub 4 and 5 string?
Love your videos, keep up the good work!
FrancisSiebert 1 year ago
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FrancisSiebert 1 year ago
I am looking to buy a 62' reissue Pbass in a few weeks. Have you had any play time with this bass and if so could you describe how it plays and cosmetically looks. thanks and I love how you go in depth in your videos.
louie455 1 year ago
@louie455 - it's a great bass. Not much else to say. It looks like a P Bass, sounds like one. If you want a P bass, you won't be disappointed.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
I always have to smile because this is one of the most simple basses on the market yet it does everything phenomenally.
Tooltrocity 1 year ago
Собаки лают, караван идет, ахаха
3Dima 1 year ago
5 string basses are not as cool as 4 string ones
4string = pure
00Infty 1 year ago
6:13 What's song?
nongohmmemeed 1 year ago
P bass really work for funk dude
AcidBasser1991 1 year ago
Wish my bass sounded that good with a pick.
xMasterxRazorx 1 year ago
i'll take a P bass over a jazz bass any day
HypeRhymz 1 year ago
This is the guy who taught me jazz (thru his books) forever gratefull.....
0tt0kruegar 1 year ago
@0tt0kruegar Yeah, he's unbeatable!
ReallyAngryTroll 1 year ago
hey ed, its me again lol sorry for so many questions on your vids but i finally found the bass i want, actually not really 2 bass, a highway 1 jazz?? or a highway 1 precision??? which one help me please i play mostly punk rock like rise against and blink 182, but i also like playing RHCP songs too. and i like some RATM, help me please, thank you!
foofightersfan14 1 year ago
@foofightersfan14 - I'd start with the P.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
@BassGuitarMag o sorry if u thought it was my first bass lol its not ive had 3.5 others (squire p bass the 100 dollar 1 so its half :P) so for an experienced rock/punk bassist, P or J bass?
foofightersfan14 1 year ago
@foofightersfan14 - still, my point is start with a P bass, THEN get a J. You should have both.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
@BassGuitarMag ok sorry! haha thanks, im a newcomer to buying GOOD basses lol well, theSR300 is decent, but im looking for something different and willlast longer, and i love fender. :) and i'll look at some P's thanks again.
foofightersfan14 1 year ago
@foofightersfan14 for punk rock u might want to get a Precision bass, it has that punch to it and an amazing tone.
HypeRhymz 1 year ago
@foofightersfan14
I would go with the P. P-basses have a warmer, chunkier sound than the jazz bass style.
The jazz bass style has a punchier trebly sound.
WoWintosh 1 year ago
Thanks Ed. I get compliments every gig on my 4 string version of this bass, and I have been wanting a 5-string version without giving up the sound or 34" scale. It seems that this one does it!
Gioinla 1 year ago
great full sound for a passive
dreadtodred 1 year ago
Hey Ed how are these american standard basses from fender (the p and jazz)? Do these basses offer that type of "vintage tone" or are these basses just sound "modern"? Thanks
JCACFILMS 1 year ago
@JCACFILMS - I think the Am. Std basses sound vintage. The Deluxe models are more modern as they have active electronics.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
@BassGuitarMag Thanks. Since these basses are passive, do you think that they have enough power to "cut through" (mainly the j bass)?
JCACFILMS 1 year ago
@JCACFILMS - A P bass can certainly cut through with the right strings and the right amp settings, same with a Jazz. For example, a bright stainless roundwound, or Rotos, played with a pick through an SVT? That is some serious grind.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
@BassGuitarMag Do you think that a mm stingray or sterling would cut better than a passive fender am std? I don't really play with a pick i just slap and fingerstyle.
JCACFILMS 1 year ago
@JCACFILMS - Yes I do. The MM basses have a more cutting sound than a passive Fender without a doubt.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
@BassGuitarMag Alright thanks Ed.
JCACFILMS 1 year ago
@BassGuitarMag
hey,i was wondering,what are the types of finish on a maple neck?i only know the high gloss finish
ejdbk 8 months ago
@ejdbk On Maple there is also nitrocellulose, its like polyurethane gloss finish but a little bit less durable but yet feels more slick and the sound is more like how the wood naturally sounds. The difference is very small so it is not a big deal. Maple warps if it has been exposed directly to moisture, so its pretty much just those 2 finishes you got to choose from.
Bowyerma 7 months ago
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ok,thanks man
ejdbk 7 months ago
I've been thinking of picking up a new bass, but I'm not sure which.
If you've played a Jazz Bass, which do you prefer?
I've played a Jazz Bass before and I really liked it but I've never touched a Precision, so which would you recommend?
StavrosDakos 1 year ago
@StavrosDakos - I can't recommend one over the other. I have both. They have different sounds and it's not a matter of which is better. They are both great. Get one first, then the other!
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
@BassGuitarMag That's probably what I was gonna do at some point. Well, if you don't mind, what are the differences in sound between the two? I found the Jazz bass sounds really smooth. How would you compare the P-bass to it?
StavrosDakos 1 year ago
@StavrosDakos - Smooth is a very relative term... I don't know what smooth means to you, but I think a P bass is equally capable of sounding smooth. A P is warmer, chunkier, fatter. The J is a little brighter, more articulate. It has two pickups, so there are more options. Both great, both essential in my opinion.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
@BassGuitarMag I guess "smooth" wasn't the best word to use. Thinking about it, I was probably off using that word anyway. Well, what I meant is that I felt the sounds rang off quite nicely, and I guess articulate would have been the proper word for it.
Well, from what you say, the J has the more articulate sound, and that's more what I'm into, so I guess I'll be getting that first.
Thanks for the help =)
StavrosDakos 1 year ago
Thanks for your response. I finally got an american Jazz Bass. hope I didn't make the wrong decision. Is the front pickup the one closer to the freatboard?
I watched your other video playing a Jazz Bass
Vivaldius09 1 year ago
@Vivaldius09 - Yes, the "front" pickup is closer to the fingerboard.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
if I buy a Jazz bass can I get the Precision sound, such as as that you hear in bands such as Coldplay, or do I have to buy a Precision to get it?
Vivaldius09 1 year ago
@Vivaldius09 - If you use mostly the front pickup on a Jazz, it gets close to a P bass tone. Close.... but not exactly. A P bass has it's own unique tone.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
Great review, it has convinced me to hold off on the 4-string P-bass until I try a 5-stringer. I'm a guitarist looking for a solid bass to write/ record tracks with. Something about the 'fundental' vibe of this bass..appeals to my ear. Very comprehensive review, thanks!
cdp1 1 year ago
Ed, once again, a very valuable review. Please tell me why this bass is calling me? I am an active 5 string guy and always have been, but the simplicity and purity of this bass' tone is making a lot of sense to me all of a sudden. Tell me it ain't so. I usually cannot stand p-basses, so what the heck gives?
MrRedrocket42 1 year ago
@MrRedrocket42 - I can't say why, but I know how.... but I won;t say that either ;)
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
Beautiful! I know what I know what i am going to get as my next bass!!!! :)
buddybeaver 1 year ago
Being honest I hate the slap tone of these basses
maddermofo 1 year ago
Got that exact bass, LOOOOVVVVEEEE it!!!
garyt5411 1 year ago
Ed, loved the video and your humor. Oh btw, many garage bands here in jersey owe their pro careers to that stock fender guitar cord. It was all about the sound. Case candy......sweet :-)
97teledlx 1 year ago
can you guys show me the Fender American Standard Jazz Bass V?
rockguru14 1 year ago
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TechSmack 1 year ago
@TechSmack - This bass does come with the case.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
@BassGuitarMag ah, does the american standard jazz bass come inside the case?
TechSmack 1 year ago
@TechSmack - All the American Std Fenders come with a case.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
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TechSmack 1 year ago
@TechSmack - Dense? - Yes, they come packaged in the actual case. The real, actual case that they come packaged in when you buy the bass, that's how it comes. Just like that, packaged in the actual case, not the other one.... the actual one. When you buy the Jazz, the Jazz comes packaged in the actual case. When you buy the Precision, it comes in the actual case, packaged that way, so that when you buy it, it comes in the case. Let me explain - this is the actual case that either the J or P com
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
@BassGuitarMag no i am not dense, the thing is that you didnt say if the came in the case , u said if they came WITH a case. it was just a friendly question no need to snap.....nice review ed .... i think we got off wrong :)
TechSmack 1 year ago
I like the American jazz a bit more.
GreenbergBass 1 year ago
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I dont care how well somebody plays, anybody who calls himself the bass whisperer HAS to be a complete tool.
bohs1984 1 year ago
@bohs1984 - Dude, it's called "marketing" - get over it.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago 13
@bohs1984 So having a good reviewer name is more important than being talented? You must have the IQ of a Dorito.
6Mega6Man6 8 months ago
I cant decide if i should get an american standard p bass with a rosewood fingerboard or a maple one (with a sunburst finish and a tortiseshell pickguard).
awsnap300 1 year ago
"The Official Fender owners manual...just in case you can't fingure out how to use a P-bass"
Love this line! :D
KongoXIIV 1 year ago
ugliest bass ive ever seen, sory
4stringFanatico 1 year ago
@4stringFanatico - I'm actually more sorry that you can't SPELL "sorry". But that's okay, it's a matter of opinion.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago 12
@BassGuitarMag hahahha get over ed, its youtube not schoo., it is a great sounding bass but the fifth string seems a little much for it imo. id love to see a 5 string JAZZ bass review tho, those sound and look amazing. great review as always ed, keep em coming.
4stringFanatico 1 year ago
@4stringFanatico - If you go to bassemporium (dot) com, check under resources/newsletters, and scroll down a bit, you'll find a written review of the Fender Jazz 5 with lots of audio samples.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
@BassGuitarMag Thanks for all the review, I was wondering if you will (and if you ever have) make a metal or heavy metal bass playing preview?
gunlover19112 1 year ago
@4stringFanatico Then you probably don't see alot of basses. Just tell me you're kidding, cause if you're serious... you got to have THE WORST tastes in the world! How is it even possible for someone to think this beautiful bass is "ugly"??? Mate, you're either drunk, or you're simply jealous because no one in their right mind would say such a stupid remark!
qwecars 1 year ago
@qwecars hahaha dude they look great as four strings but the neck is way too thick, i just think the B doesnt fit it AT ALL. Jazz 5's look cool but this looks like a tree trunk and the action on fenders are high enuff and the B doesnt help it. sounds good just, im just not diiging the look, mabye with a humbucker(just for looks) in the back but no it looks feeble and oversized. but then again, i was never a P-bass kinda guy, jazz basses are what i like.
4stringFanatico 1 year ago
@4stringFanatico Okay, I'm fine with your opinions, but in your first comment you stated "ugliest bass ive ever seen". And I really hope you were exaggerating because there are FAR uglier basses made everywhere! I mean have you seen any of the B.C rich basses & guitars???
qwecars 1 year ago
@qwecars hahahha hey easy there i work for B.C Rich hahha but they do require a certain taste. very powerful instruments tho, cant argue with that. and yes there are such as Danelectro's eww,
4stringFanatico 1 year ago
@4stringFanatico well that explains everything!
qwecars 1 year ago
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TatRonen 1 year ago
Hi Ed, another question for you, if I may.
I went over the P5 and J5 necks specs sheets on the Fender site - what do you know, they're exactly the same!
Any idea if they use the same neck on the American standard P & J 5 basses?!
TatRonen 1 year ago
@TatRonen - They feel the same to me.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
Can you do a review of a Jazz bass?
kaz3kag3gaara 1 year ago
@kaz3kag3gaara - Look through my videos, I reviewed the Fender 50th Anniversary Jazz recently.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
@BassGuitarMag
Yes, I did watch that, but that's more of a higher end, special edition bass. I mean something closer to the standard Jazz bass, I can't find a review of one anywhere, and it's the one that I'm looking into buying.
Thanks for replying, anyway.
kaz3kag3gaara 1 year ago
I agree. I love the sound of that B-string.
ButtUglyJeff 1 year ago
can't they have 5 in a row?...that one tuner sticking out all alone on the bottom of the headstock is so ugly
dumapies 1 year ago
@dumapies - 5 in a row makes the bass a little more neck heavy, 3 + 2 would have been better.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
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Yeah, Lakland does that with their 5 strings and it looks so much nicer.
I always prefer Lakland over Fender
dumapies 1 year ago
even in the hands of a master player like Ed i am totally convinced that the Fender price tag is NOT worth the lackluster sound youre gonna get! Nice work though Ed. I love ya!!
Castle7000 1 year ago
Hi Ed, thanks for reviewing the Fender Pbass V.
Have you had a chance to try one of these with a maple board?
TatRonen 1 year ago
@TatRonen - No, but I did play a Jazz 5 with one. It was nice, a little brighter tone.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
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TatRonen 1 year ago
I like the sound but im sort of skeptical about having a 5 again. I want a precision bass but need a usable 5 string for a death metal album. dubious and confused.
godfreyjones25 1 year ago
Hey i can do the slap part on my 4 string in the note limits of a 4 string of course :D
who needs tabs when u got years...
AwakeN6 1 year ago
@AwakeN6 *ears sry wrong typing got distracted by something else ...
AwakeN6 1 year ago
hows the neck my 4 string feels kinda like a baseball bat took me a while to adjust but most five strings feel like tree trunks with strings is this comftorable
weathered79 1 year ago
@weathered79 - The neck is a rounded C shape, not too big. I find it to be nice, but if you're into an Ibanez neck, you might not like it.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
Hi again Ed i think i want this bass but a music man stingray ray35 looks good too witch is the best in your opinion???
TheThelittlebassist 1 year ago
@TheThelittlebassist - You can't compare them, they are different as night and day. The P5 is a passive bass with a warm round character, the Ray 35 is an active bass with lots of boost. Listen to them and figure out what sound you want. And then, the other fact is the Ray 35 is an imported bass that costs around $700, the P5 is US built, costs around $1200.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
Hi Ed this bass is realy expensive is it worth money would you recomend it??
TheThelittlebassist 1 year ago
@TheThelittlebassist - well, it's a matter of perspective. They sell for around $1,200 in the US, and while that is not cheap... I don't consider that expensive. Your opinion may be different. But yes, the bass is worth what they are charging.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
ahh, Look at his head!!!
punkrockmonk07 1 year ago
what is it this shit man??? ahahahah go at home !!!
barbyman2010 1 year ago
Just wondering, which is more versatile:
Jazz or Precision?
SubaUba 1 year ago
Does this bass guitar sell for $1300.00 everywhere? That's the market price I'm seeing for it, and I was wondering if anywhere was selling cheaper. I'll keep looking though.
drewswms 1 year ago
@drewswms - Most companies typically set a minimum retail price for dealers, you might find one a few bucks cheaper, but otherwise, you'll have to look for a used one to get it for less.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
But Mr.Friedland, wouldn't that 5th fret on the B-string work just as good if you just added a zero fret to your E-string?
I don't really under stand the whole zero fret concept yet, I just know it makes your off notes sound fretted, so yeah.
DominoDylan 1 year ago
@DominoDylan - No, it's not just about the fret, it's got more to do with the width and length of the string. The E on the B string is a much shorter and fatter string length and so it sounds deeper.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
One more thing, I have my sketch of my custom bass when I make it as a big fancy bass player, you said the G and the D are on the treble coil, and the rest are on the bass coil.
I use allot of chords is that possible to have that switched? and would it make a difference? I also use allot of tone.
By the way, its freaking awesome to even be able to contact you, you're just the coolest guy and I'm a really big fan, and hurry up with that Steve Harris P bass already haha, I can't wait.
DominoDylan 1 year ago
@DominoDylan - No problem! And yes, there are a few companies that build their basses with a "reverse P" pickup - Spector in particular, but Sadowsky, and Yamaha have done it too. It fattens up the G & D strings a bit, and tightens up the E & A. I think it's a great idea, especially when you combine it with a J pickup in the bridge.
I'm waiting to get the go ahead on the Steve Harris bass, they are planning something special at Guitar World having to do with Iron Maiden.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
sorry to bug you so much, its just so freakin cool to be able to talk to you, theres been allot of vintage basses, but I've never had a chance to hear solo.
Like THE first Precision Bass, I know it wouldn't be much of a review, but do you think you could ever get your hands on something like that, and make a real cool video, that would be great.
I totally understand if you couldn't though.
DominoDylan 1 year ago
@DominoDylan - I don't know who owns the very first Precision bass, I would sure love to play it... but I doubt that will ever happen. I have played some old ones, and they are amazing... but it doesn;t seem likely I would get to review one. Sorry.
BassGuitarMag 1 year ago
I would really like to get this bass, but I'm not satisfied with the standard color packages available. That's pretty picky, but I may look into a Fender Custom Shop job. Informative review and demo though!
johnnyquicksilver 2 years ago
Not to discourage you from buying from the awesome Fender Custom Shop, but you could probably buy an Am Std P5 and have it refinished for less.
BassGuitarMag 2 years ago
Cool, I'll look into that. Thanks for the tip!
johnnyquicksilver 2 years ago
Do neck types transfer over to 5-strings?
For instance, is a Jazz V neck thinner than a Precision V? To me, part of a P-bass's mojo is that thick, chunky neck, and it wouldn't seem right playing a flimsy 5-string P-bass neck.
mikeymacaque 2 years ago