Hi there!
This time, I’d like to introduce “Precision Bass“♪
Precision Bass is the origin of the electric bass!
Back to the basics!
【Today’s point】
・History of Precision Bass.
・Difference between Precision Bass and Jazz Bass.
・Sound of Precision Bass♪
・Artists who use the Precision Bass.
The first bass I ever played was a “Jazz bass“
Then, about ten years later, I said, “Precision Bass sounds good, doesn’t it?”
As the music you listen to changes, the bass you pay attention to also changes.
“Precision Bass” is here!
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・The first half of this article explains about Precision Bass.
・The second half of the article shows a sound recording of Precision Bass.
※skip to Precision Bass sound here→listen PB sound♪
I would like to explain it, paying attention to the differences from jazz bass.
Let’s get start it!
Hope you enjoy♪
※Japanese article here→Precision bass for Japanese
History of Precision Bass
The “Precision Bass” was introduced by Fender in 1951.
Until then, the term bass meant “wood bass” or “double bass“.
So there’s been a revolution in the bass world!
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・The size is larger than a guitar, but the body is smaller than wood bass
・Making it easier to transport.
・This size allows the bass to be held and played like a guitar.
・It had no frets which used to be difficult to play, but now fretted, making it easier to play.
・The electric bass can be played through an amp.
What a wonderful!!
That is “Precision Bass“, also called “PB“and “P-bass“.
The frets allow for accurate pitch!
That’s right!
Precision Bass Features〜compare with JB〜
Let’s compare it with “Jazz Bass.”(JB)
Click here to read the article “Jazz Bass”→What is Jazz Bass
Difference in pickups
The first major difference is the number of pickups.
PB has one pickup.
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・That pickups separated into 1st & 2nd string side and 3rd & 4th string side.
It Called “Split coil pickup“
・One Volume knob & Tone Volume knob.
・Tone Volume which muffles the sound when turned down.
【Jazz Bass】
Jazz Bass has 2 pickups.
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・Front pickup & Rear pickup.
(Each pickup is adjusted with the volume knob)
・Tone volume functions the same as PB.
Difference in neck width
【Neck width】
Look this picture
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Neck thickness is different.
The wider neck is the more low-end-sound you can get.
What’s that sound like?
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Listen to a sample of Precision Bass sound♪
Played with this PB
“Fender Precision Bass“
・Body: Alder
・Neck: Maple
・FingerBoard: RoseWood
・Serial number: N 073827
・MADE in Japan
Setting point
PB has one pickup, It cannot combine two Pickups like JazzBass.
【Setting point】
・Turn down Tone Volume knob.
・Play in different picking positions.
・Try using an effector.
Precision bass sound〜fingerpicking〜
Finger piking at first!
①Normal position above pickup♪
②Bridge side position♪
③Turn down the Tone Volume a little♪
④Tone Volume zero♪
Let’s listen♪
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This is PB sound!
Middle range is good♪
Picking position changed the sound.
Bridge side is
And little turn down Tone Volume is nice!
Like James Jamerson♪
Precision bass sound〜flat picking〜
Flat picking next!
For flat playing, I’ll use an effector.
①Normal position above pickup♪
②Bridge side position♪
③Tone Volume zero♪
④With an effector(SANS AMP)♪
【Setting up the SANS AMP】
Rock sound is here!
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PB and SANS AMP are such a good match!
Rock bassists use SANS AMP♪
About “SANS AMP”→article here!
Precision bass sound〜Slapping〜
Slapping bass!!
Also use an SANS AMP.
①Normal slapping♪
②Turn down the tone volume a little♪
③Tone Volume zero♪
④With an effector(SANS AMP)♪
Go Slapping!!
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【Setting up the SANS AMP】
Slapping on the PB reminds me of Lewis Johnson!
That’s Brothers Johnson♪
Don’t turn down the tone volume!
That’s muffles sound.
Slapping dose not need it.
Artists using Precision Bass
・James Jamerson
・Billy Sheehan (Mr.BIG)
・Mike Dirnt (GREEN DAY)
・Steve Harris (IRON MAIDEN)
・Lewis Johnson
・Rocco Prestia (Tower Of Power)
・Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols)
・Chuck Rainey
・Tim Bogert
・Donald “duck” Dunn
・Pino Palladino
・John Deacon (Queen)
・Sting (The Police)
James Jamerson is pioneer of bass guitar!
He is great!
Many bassists use effects pedals.
・Billy Sheehan (Mr.BIG)
・Mike Dirnt (GREEN DAY)
These two are a must listen♪
Explaining Precision Bass〜closing〜
Thank you for reading!
It was great history of Precision Bass!!
This bass is used by many funk and R&B bassists.
Of course rock players use it too!
・In terms of origin, you should check out the “James Jemerson” soundtrack.
・For flat playing, I prefer the sound of Green Day’s Mike Dahnt.
・In terms of technical bassists, I would say Billy Sheen of Mr. BIG.
Vintage basses fetch high prices.
Plebe can be used for a variety of genres.
Difference between JB & PB is
・number of pickups
・neck width
Get a P-Bass!!
Jazz Bass too→What is Jazz Bass?
I will get vintage one!!
You have to make money first♪
I will…
After all, Precision Bass sounds good!
Whatever you want music genres.
Funk, R&B, Rock and slapping!!
Once you know, “This is the sound of the PB!”
Then music becomes even more enjoyable!
See you soon!
peace out♪
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