Which is better Precision 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.

Do Jazz basses have thin necks?

While most newly-built P and J basses are equipped with modern ‘C’ shape necks, the Jazz neck tapers off to a slim 38mm nut width. This is unlike the P’s 43mm and consistent size down the whole neck. Ironically, the Jazz will generally offer more precision than a Precision.

Are Precision Basses good?

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.

How thick is a Jazz bass neck?

The US jazz is approx 20.5mm and the MIM is approx 21.0mm. Hardly noticeable. The difference actually seems to be that the neck profile is a flatter “C” on the 75 and more “D” shaped on the classic 70s.

What’s the difference between jazz bass and Precision Bass?

While most current P Bass and Jazz Bass models feature a modern “C”-shaped neck, generally made of maple, they are distinct in their feel. The Precision Bass neck is meatier at the nut (roughly 43mm) and maintains a pretty consistent thickness along its length. The Jazz Bass neck tapers as you get to the nut (roughly 38mm),…

Which is better A J or P Bass neck?

Quote: “…P bass necks are “hell” and jazz bass necks are wonderful…” Different, not better or worse. I have a C width bass, a couple B width basses, and several A width basses. For some reason (probably mostly in my head) the wider the neck, I tend to play things more, er, walking-esque, more root-5; thinner I tend to play busy-er.

What kind of neck does a Fender Bass have?

The modern Fender American Standard Precision Bass is a guitar with a B neck with a Modern C neck shape, with B referring to nut width, and Modern C referring to the curve shape of the back of the neck. Nut widths either either A, B, C or D.

How big is the nut on a Fender Precision Bass?

The modern Fender American Standard Precision Bass is a guitar with a B neck with a Modern C neck shape, with B referring to nut width, and Modern C referring to the curve shape of the back of the neck. Nut widths either either A, B, C or D. A – 1 1/2-inch. B – 1 5/8-inch. C – 1 3/4-inch.