P bass scarcity

[PFDarkside]

Re: P bass scarcity

Ok, as crazy as this sounds, I'm finding the same thing. The quantity of P-Basses available is miniscule compared to Jazz Basses. Maybe it's true, everyone that buys a precision keeps it... But even new, the GCs around here have the entire range of Jazz Basses, but only one MIM P and no Squier P's.

I just want a plank I can put an Antquity II and high mass bridge on!

[uOpt]

Re: P bass scarcity

Well, for the basses I am interested in, mostly AVRI, you get a ton of Ps cheaply and no Js, and if Js are available they cost 30% more although they had the same price originally

[Scatabrain]

P bass scarcity

Broaden your search online.
Ship to any GC from other for free. Very good return policy.

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[PFDarkside]

Re: P bass scarcity

Well, for the basses I am interested in, mostly AVRI, you get a ton of Ps cheaply and no Js, and if Js are available they cost 30% more although they had the same price originally

Cheaply is a relative statement when it comes to AVRI.

My online search is what led me to bump this post. GC used online and local Craigslist are J heavy, it reminded me of this thread.

[dg27]

Re: P bass scarcity

I don't know, maybe, but to my ears over the years of playing P basses and PJ basses I never noticed a difference.

My '76 Fender P and my '84 Fender Jazz Bass Special were two vastly different animals with stock pickups.

[blueman335]

Re: P bass scarcity

It's true. When you absolutely have to have a P bass there is no substitute.

Except when you can get a Jazz bass with split coils (Black Top) or HB's (Modern Player). There's so many versions of Jazz basses these days, I don't see a need for me to ever get a P bass.