Can a Mustang out-P a Precision Bass? | Fender Mustang vs Precision Bass | D'Addario Chromes
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- In this video I compare the Made in Mexico (MIM) Fender Mustang PJ bass with a Fender Custom Shop 1959 NOS Precision Bass.
Both basses are using their Precision split-coil pickups only in order to get a direct comparison. They are both strung with D'Addario Chromes Flatwound strings. You are hearing both direct into an Avalon U5 preamp - Steinberg UR824 - Logic Pro X.
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Hearing the Mustang first I was like "whoa, this bass sounds amazing", but then on the very first note you played on the Precision I got blown away. I made my mind already on that note. Precision it is.
I think that if the tone is set to 0, both can compete... but otherwise the P sounds definitely richer
As somebody who is primarily a guitarist, the short scale on Mustang makes it the perfect bass for me.
Great demo - thanks! I have both of these basses with flats, and although you can detect tiny differences soloed, you cannot tell them apart when playing with a band, and the P/J has a little extra bite available if you need it. And - I love the way it feels - really my favorite of dozens I have owned.
I just ordered a PJ mustang on a whim. Really reassuring to hear it back to back with a P and sounding so good! The extra highs really give it a nice clarity that the P doesn't have. Love it.
The Mustang has a different sound for sure. A little less mids and a more pronounced high end. But I actually like it more. 🤷♂️
Chris Skinner Definitely allowed to like the mustang! Both killer sounds!
Yeah, I actually like it better too.
This would’ve been better with both basses with flats
El de color rojo parece que tiene cuerdas no tan nuevas.. no permite apreciar bien el sonido
@@toniwonkanobi Eh... doesn't the description say they are both set up with D'Addario chromes flats? 🤔
Pj bass is the best bass ever invented. Sounds like anything you want within reason, and good for my tiny, inflexible hands.
Great info and your playing has me reaching for my Strat!! :) Nice grooves!
Thanks
I own a Classic 50's P-Bass and looking to switch for a Mustang PJ just because it seems easier to play and a bit more versatile for my needs. our vid helped me make a decision, mate. Great vid, thanks!
Another great demo Tyler! Thank you. Though both basses sound great, I'm really digging the enhanced 'tightness' and 'snap' (tones are so hard to describe :-) of the Mustang, especially with the tone knob up.
Hey Ed, glad you like them! Totally understand the difficulty of describing tones, it's a tough one, but totally hear that! Thank you for watching! T
Great demo bruh! Its sound almost identical in my car speakers
I have the Mustang P/J and played with a pick and both pickups on, it's awesome!
great video. I just bought the mustang bass and I've been comparing it with my friends p-bass all night. I think switching to flats would help the mustang but there's no denying there's something about the P bass's warmth that the mustang's snappier nature can't compete with. I have to side with the P bass tone on this one, but I doubt I'll return the mustang, it's short scale is just too cool and makes harmonics easier for me. I could also EQ it a bit. Both have their highlights, so Im definitely torn between the two!
Great job on the video, thanks! Liked that you played actual basslines instead of solo stuff. Also great sound on both basses, personally I like better the sound on the Precision as, imo, it maintains presence better on the low notes and thats what most bands need.
Both sound superb.
Marcus Parnell Agreed. It all comes down to scale. If you can get around the 34 comfortably the P is obviously going to deliver. If you prefer the 30 you really don’t lose much with the ‘Stang. Bravo to Fender.
Agreed! T
I've always loved the P Bass sound, and in the mix I ultimately add that extra 3k-4k Htz. The Mustang, to my ear does that mixing thing already, so... Mustang it is!!!
The CIJ Mustang basses with the single Seymour Duncan split PU sound even more like the Precision. But still sound brighter on top end.
Thanks for this. I play mainly 5 strings but have thought about getting a P just to make engineer's happy when necessary. That said, my first bass bought in 1978 or 79 was a early 70s Mustang, and when I saw these PJ mustangs, I thought it would be a decent stand-in for a P, even for lazy engineers... But NO ONE has put up a direct comparison, until now. Cheers!
Yours may well be the best sounding P bass I’ve heard yet. That tone is ridiculous.
Thanks Rusty! It’s definitely got its own sound going on - which is why I love it! T
Thanks for the video. You have already made me consider a jaguar type, and now maybee a mustang.
I also like that you also test with a pickup. Nice playing nice video
Thank you for watching and supporting the channel! I really like both the Mustang and Jaguar, so can totally understand. T
Thanks for this video. My PJ Mustang should be here next week. Definitely the most versatile of the two.
No problem at all! It definitely is more versatile, no doubt. Enjoy your bass! What colour did you go for? T
@@TylerSpicer Seafoam green from Sweetwater special edition series.
@@TylerSpicer hi T. I got the Seafoam green with Rotosound 77 flatwounds. Arrived today. Now I need to figure out how to play it. 😆
I love the mustang. Such a great feel n sound
Nice vid. Mustang looks fun to play.
It’s a great fun little bass to travel with and record!
it's awesome! I just bought one today. it has more tone options than both a P and J bass. I also own an American made Fender P bass which is my baby. I like the Mustang almost if not more than my P bass. The neck is so damn slim, very fast neck if you want to actually do some fast licks on the instrument. it's nice for someone who has small hands or short fingers (like me lol). tone options are endless. Bridge Jazz pick up can give you that very mid range Jaco Pastorious sound, P bass pick ups have awesome punch to it, almost rivals the P bass itself, both pick ups are PERFECT for slapping. if you're a fender fan I definitely recommend it! :)
Well said - I feel the same way. It has its own unique sound. the middle position blending both pickups is very smooth. One of the better pj sounds around.
That Pino bass is fantastic.
Thank you! It’s actually a 59 NOS, so non relic’d different neck and pickup, and a little cheaper to go with it. I don’t think I’ll ever part with it as owning a fiesta red P was always the dream! T
I think some of the difference in sound is coming from the way the mustang is wired. The hot pickup wire and the output wire are reversed from where they usually are on the volume pot on most modern basses. I changed mine so it is wired the same as a P bass and it sounds even better. More meaty and punchy and also the tone knob works properly whereas it seemed to cut the volume a bit when turned down with the original wiring
they both sound the same punch. the Mustang's strings are newer so they sound more brilliant and toney. Thanks mate for this video.
Well I think a lot of it is because the strings on the PJ are new and the P's are older... but I definitely like the sound of the PJ better. More defined and punchy.
When you A/B'd the basses I noticed something interesting. The mustang at 50% tone sounds like the P at 100% tone. And this ratio remains true throughout. When you had the mustang at 0% tone it sounded similar to the P at 50% tone. I'm sure you could get the basses much closer by dialing in the tone on each.
Billy Tai I was thinking the same
Me too
The P has old strings. Of course it sounds darker
I have both. Ended up swapping out the stock Mustang pickups for EMG Geezer Butler Signature, which is what I also have on my P-bass. The Mustang has a bassier timber to it, but the difference is so minute that a twist of a knob or tap on an effect negates it. Switching permanently to Mustang for my old, beat up mechanics hands.
This was quite a P-ing contest!
🤣🤣🤣 Very good 🤣🤣🤣
Listening to this again two weeks later, and I still prefer the Mustang Bass.
If I am lucky, I might have the money to get one shortly.
Definitely good basses the mustangs!
Did you get one?
my take on it, is that because the mustang is a short scale, its gonna have more pronounced low-end, and punchy top end than a standard precission. i honestly prefer the mustang’s sound, but the p-bass has just that really nice feel for the person with really big hands
I really wanted to prefer the Mustang, but the P bass just has more heart.
How about a Fender Player series Mustang compared to a made in USA Elite or American Performer? I liked both of these basses but since I leave my strings on for years my sound would be more to my liking.The J-BASS bridge pickup adds a whole new dimension to the instrument as well,but since you were doing P vs P I understand why you didn't turn on the bridge pick up.I would also like to see an Aerodyne vs Fender Player series Mustang and hear the difference.Thanks for the nice demo.
I still like the sound of P a bit better, but the PJ Mustang definitely has it's place.
Excellent vid! My PJ is coming in the mail tomorrow. Can't wait! The P is no doubt a superior instrument but wow, the PJ is impressive and for those who can't deal with the 34", the PJ is a live saver.
Thank you! How are you liking your PJ?
In what way is the P a superior instrument in your opinion?
Love the mustang
To me, nothing else sounds better than a short scale with flatwound strings. There's just a certain low end punch that is my preferred tone. So, the Mustang wins, hands down!
I like them both. The Mustang ain't no slouch and could easily hold its own. If I still played and didn't have such old arthritic hands, I'd get one. As for the low end boom of the P bass, that can be achieved by all those little knobs on the amp. In the late 70's, I played a '64 Tele Bass through an Acoustic 150B head into an Ampeg V-4B cab that had two 15 Altecs. Probably could have used the Mustang, but the clean Acoustic did the trick and I got the Ricky sound with round wound strings. Got the lions at the zoo three blocks away to roar more than once. Blew out tires within 100 yards. Them's were the days, kids.
Personally, I really like the Precision low-boomy sound better. That's the sound I'm trying to create with my new Fender Mustang. I currently use a Fender Jazz for our Praise Team but just purchased a Mustang for a better personal fit and love it! Working on getting the sound better so thank you!!
Hmm, interesting - you may be mixing the two up; short scale basses actually produce a deeper low end that also sustains for longer because of the length of the string. The soft, booming sound is definitely the realm of the short scale bass.
If you want big, soft low end, you're going to want a short scale bass with Thomastiks strings, through a ported (as opposed to sealed) bass cabinet with larger speakers.
@@allrequiredfields My comment was based upon the strings that came on my Fender Mustang so I changed them and do like the sound better. I contacted Sweetwater to ask their advice and was told to get RotoSound Flatwound RS77S Jazz Bass and they sound deep, warm, soft and boomy at the same time. Thanks for your input too!
Did you previously just play full scale basses? I’m thinking of getting a Mustang or similar short scale. I’m not a big person- only 5’9 & but it never occurred to me I’d be better suited to a shorter scale bass as a shorter person & I’ve owned Gibson & Rickenbacker basses but always struggled with the neck size & wondered why! 😂
@@gimmeblackcoffee Yes, I only played full-scale bass before unless you count playing a U-bass. Definitely go for a Fender Mustang. I will never go back😅
well the strings of the p are quite old as he stated in the beggining of the vid, that accounts for part of that doesn't it? this comparison would have been amazing if both sets of strings had the same wear.
I prefer the punch and tension in the strings of a long scale but the shorty has it in dexterity and that fatter wide tone :).
Absolutely - the way I play a different instrument is often more important for me than the tone of one or the other, me playing differently is gonna affect the performance a lot more than slight tonal variation - so long as it’s a solid sound overall! T
Thanks for this, struggling with P bass as rheumatoid arthritis in left hand, was weighing up a short scale, had decided on either a Vintage Bass Collection b100, an Ibanez mikro or a squire jag Ss
It's now between the B100 and the fender,
If I get the b100 I'll be able to afford a U bass as .....
But fender. .. decisions!!!!
Richard P Sorry to hear that! I hope this was of some help! T
@@TylerSpicer hugely helpful.
I've decided to buy both the fender, the Nanyo SB100 and the Kala U Bass, just don't tell the wife!!
It's also going to fit better on your body. You can really get those lower notes on a bass run.
Thanks!. Hey I really liked the first bassline. Which song is it, or is it some of your own?
Hey man! I make them all up on the fly for these videos. Happy to hear you liked it! T
to my ears the Precision bass has a more muted motown feel while the mustang is quite a bit brighter not as smooth. but its all a matter of taste and the sound your going for. its like compairing a Ford Mustang to a Chevy Camero..their both automobiles and will have differences between the two but neither one is better or worse than the other and each bass has its advantages(short scale-easy to play) and disadvantages( not as bassy.) long scale cumbersome and heavy but caries more bass tone. i cannot say one is BETTER just different. awsome video!
Thanks man! I totally agree, and love both the Mustang and Camero so great analogy! Thank you for the support, glad you enjoyed it and it was useful! T
I love your great reviews and here we are with another one! i know short scale bass has less sustain compare to 34', but how about tension coming out from amp? is mustang has lower tension too?
Mustang has lower tension
To my ears a mustang with flats can sound like a p bass with flats and a p bass with rounds. Plus you can get it's own sound out of it. If i ever see one I'll definately try it. Thanks!
Mustangs with flats are a great tool in the arsenal, no doubt! Thank you for your support! T
That p bass is fire
Wait the sound on the Pbadd is much lower, wider, punchier and more powerful . Is it because the strings are older? Are they heavier guage?
Both sound amazing. Im looking to get my first bass and currently going back and forth with these two models. Which would you suggest for a complete beginner?
You will be very happy with either! The mustang might feel a little easier at first, but the precision is an absolute classic and so many bassist have started their careers on them, and continued to play them throughout their careers. The precision’s full scale length might benefit you in the long run, being that that is the industry standard and most basses are made to that size. T
@@TylerSpicer thats perfect thank you so much 😀
I love precision bass 😍
laura gallego Precisions are my favourite!
With guitars, it's possible to change the tone, sound and feel with a small change in string gauge or type. Is the same true, especially with gauge, of bass? Can u use a slightly thicker string to get more tension and thicken up the sound? I thought both were great. I could tell the P had more tension though. Not a good or bad thing.
The Mustang is more melodic, clearer upper mid, but with also a purer fundamental. But, the Precision comes across beefier because of that low mid growl. It would depend on the mix, with a guitar parts with a lot of low mid growl, the Mustang might sit better in a mix. In a sparser mix, with more lead guitar or high funk guitar, the P Bass could shine. I use the growl on my Darkglass Alpha Omicron to dial in a bit more low mid growl on my Mustang, to get it closer to that P Bass ballpark, if I need to. Equally, you could cut the low mids and boost the upper mids on a P Bass to get it into Mustang territory.
would have been interested to hear both with new strings. I thing with new stings on both they would have sounded nearly identical.
Probably a good idea to mention that you used the P pickup only on the Mustang throughout the video. I didn't assume you would do that, just watched where the selector switch was set.
The Mustang sounded good, and with so many P (and J) pickup choices out there, lots of ways to make it sound even better if you like.
Will clarify in future! T
because he was comparing to the p bass numbnuts..
I played the Mexican mustang through a 200 watt rumble and compared to other Basses it really lacked in the low end in terms of that low low end but the punch was great and it was so easy and fun to play the short scale. The custom has the edge on low end and punch out the gate.
Definitely characterised a lot of the differences between short scale and 34” there! T
@@TylerSpicer yea I was looking for some 33 inch scales there is a n Ibanez btb 5 string but four string is best so I don’t know any of those yet. I have small ass hands I can play 34 but I feel more at home on smaller. I have a 34 drop tuned a whole step makes it easier too and I like the lower two notes
@@gsharpslayer3287 try the squier jaguar 32” scale
Just put Mustang through eq pedal if you want those lows
@@nickharris9761 I been experimenting with short scales more and it seems they have sufficient low, it’s more an inherent low mid punch that could possibly get eq in. I think it’s highly usable without eq though tbh.
The precision bass wise rules but I play the Bass with a pick. I am much more comfortable on a short scale bass.I am a Guitar player more than a bass player and I am into Jack Bruce lead style bass playing which is the way I would go.So I would take the Mustang PJ and play around with the EQ. Thank you for Sharing.c]8-)
Man, that’s tough. They both sound great. To me, I guess I’d compare them this way:
Mustang=Smooth, Creamy Peanut Butter
P Bass=Extra Smooth, Creamy Peanut Butter
Both are great. I’m a P Bass guy, though.
I was rooting for the PJ since I came here to hear Chromes on a short-scale (I have a hot-rodded Squier Jaguar SS). But, to my ears, the Precision still sounds better, the tone is warmer and more substantial...more character.
Thanks for the vid! 😊
Thank you for watching! I’m happy to hear it was helpful!
But the P bass is a FCS vs the MIM Mustang. I'd like to hear a MIM P vs Mustang comparison.
bflo1000 I think MiM vs MiM would be very little difference sonically to the CS. For me, CS is more about feel and better class of woods than anything else... I will say that the CS pickup in my P isn’t very hot, and had a lot more nuance in its tone. That would be the only difference from a listening perspective compared to the MiM 50s P I had. T
@@TylerSpicer I see. Interesting. I've never played a CS bass. Does the P bass feel like it's that much better quality wise or fit & finish?
bflo1000 it’s wood for me. That’s the reason I went for a CS. The fretboard is a quality piece of rosewood and the neck is clearly a great cut when you look at it in detail. The electronics are a little better - it has the vintage style pots for example. It feels like a more ‘unified’ instrument. But there’s only so much difference you can have in fit and finish when it’s effectively just two pieces of wood bolted together. The MiM is well made. It’s just a feel thing in terms of the materials, for me.
For fingers the Mustang and for pick the P. But you look so comfy playing the Mustang that I'd say we could pick that up.
Funny you should say that as the P bass is my main bass! The Mustang is a comfy little creature, no doubt! T
Hi Tyler love the videos by the way I have bought the squire 60s classic vibe mustang it sounds great do you think I should have gone for the fender mustang pj is it made better and would the sound be better please thanks in advance
Thank you for watching and supporting the channel! I should be getting my hands on a CV60s Mustang in the next week, so I can’t really tell you until then! However, based on my previous experience with Squiers I think you’ll have made a solid choice, and you’ll only be missing a little versatility from not having the J pickup in the bridge! T
@@TylerSpicer not really worth spending the extra then just for a extra pick up would you think the fender is a better build
I bought the Mustang and I use software on laptop to make the Mustang sound as like a P bass if needed :
- eq ‘s : graphic and or parametric
- compression
- amp simulators
Works every time. Mustang easier to play too. Why make life hard for yourself - real music lovers don’t say I prefer the name of the bass - it’s the sound, and with eq etc you can normally get what you want.
I think we're mainly hearing the difference between old strings and new strings. Worn in bass strings always sound 1000 times fatter.
The PJ Mustang has a nice mid-range growl, maybe due to the new strings, but there's no mistaking the warmth and depth in tone of a P-bass. Somehow I still prefer the P-bass, although I reckon "Psycho Killer" would sound dope on the Mustang. Btw, is that short scale or medium scale?
Haha! I think it would! It’s short scale (30”). T
Tina Weymouth used either a Fender Musicmaster or Hofner Club bass on most Talking Heads recordings. Both are 30" scale. Also of note, this Mustang has a nut width of 1.5 inches. The Fender Musicmaster had 1.625 and the Club 1.653. Believe it or not, the wider nut is easier on smaller hands for fretting than the thin Jazz neck width of 1.5 inches.
Leg Man I believe I saw her using a mustang bass in a live recording of psycho killer.
@@legman1476 she used Mustangs mostly
@@legman1476 I saw the Talking Heads Live in 1979 and Tina was using a Fender Mustang with flats on it.
I am thinking about getting one of these, or the Squier Classic Vibe version, as I have Fibromyalgia and arthritis.
Sorry to hear that Willis, but these mustangs are definitely easier to play so hopefully can help. I’d go with the Mexican over the Squier. T
@@TylerSpicer Where do you find a new MIM?
Fingerstyle P is punchier and more narrow while M covers a wider sonic delivery, both at 100% and 50% tone. Tone off is nearly identical. I like the M sound overall but P would have certain applications more befitting of it. Pick style, P wins out in every tonal category. Thanks for the comparison!
The secret if you're trying to get your Mustang to sound like a P-Bass is to never A/B it with a real P-Bass. That said, I love the way a Mustang sits in the mix. It sounds as good as a P-Bass, just not exactly the same - a bit less growl, but nicer highs.
You wrote something very important! It’s how it sounds in a mix of a track. That’s the thing…
I have this mustang, a P bass and J bass. They all shines but not in the same tracks ;-)
It's really about context: if you need a softer, boomier low end (shorter scales produce more low end and less thump) - or if you want a nastier, more chaotic top end (lower tension strings tend to 'rattle' more when played harder) you go for the short scale.
If you want a punchier, tighter, more focused low and top end, and a mid-range that you won't have to coax out of your amplifier, to go for the longer scale.
in a mix content they sound amazingly close, and you could fix the difference with some clever eq. the Precision has some midrange growl that is nice and unique, but i also think the chromes sound better when aged. in some parts it sounded more like a comparison between old + new chromes than different basses.
also you played mostly in the 3rd and 2nd string. playing in the 4th E string is where you notice the short scale in the mustang more, it's a bit more flabby compared to a precision. anyway, great comparison.
This is a great analysis and I agree! T
@@TylerSpicer so the age of the strings makes the difference?
Good tones from both basses IMO .. the electronics package of the CS P-bass seems to better reconcile with low-tone territories playing; personally, I would gladly play both, although the high price-tag of the CS would likely discourage me from making such an investment (however, the Mustang looks like a toy when set in playing position .. this is just a pure visual and personal consideration though)
The Mustang is close but it sounds a lil brighter...
I love this comparison. To my ears the P has a distinct sound that the Mustang doesn't *quite* match, but I think they are close enough to be basically interchangeable in a mix.
Nah I love the p bass lol. It has a sort of “digging into the strings” sound I like. Sounds amazing, but I prefer the mustang. A little eq and I can get the mustang to sound like the P anyway
I'm a guitare player. I love the boomy sound of de PB, but definitely, I'll buy a Mustang for the fun to play with and I alos love the attack that this little bass have
I'd take it more as a comparison of short scale to long scale,each bass offers something unique,each bass has built its own legacy soooo...
Absolutely! Both have a place and have for years! T
I've always been curious about the Mustang bass. Per your video, the Mustang's output level is a bit hotter and more even than the P-bass, but the extra tension of the P-bass strings provides a punchier attack (most noticeable on the E and A strings). The weak G string could be tweaked a bit with pick up height adjustment. This makes me wonder if the pick up location on the P-bass could be moved for a more even response. If I had to choose, I'd go with the P-bass. For someone wanting a lighter instrument or shorter scale, the Mustang is a good option.
On it's own the Mustang is nicer to listen too, but I am quite sure that when you are in a band enviroment the P-Bass will sit way better in the mix.
Michiel1972 this
Why do you say that? BTW, not calling you out; I don't have an opinion. Just want to know why.
bflo1000 I would think it's because on its own, the more pronounced harmonics that the mustang gives off are awesome, but would actually rub against other elements in a mix, where you'd favor the deeper lowend of the P, because in the end that's what the bass is for heh. The P can already cut through no prob with enough tone rolled in / eq
@@osx86touch But wouldn't that be the same situation for any PJ bass, not just the Mustang?
bflo1000 That's a good point, but I'm not quite sure the lowend would take the same hit on a regular PJ as on a shortscale. Same for the gain in harmonics.
hi there! would you mind sharing what strings you are using on the mustang pj here?
I'll take the P any day.
Close run challenge, but the P still better. I own a American performer mustang and love it.
I also have short scale arms. LOL
The Fender Mustang Bass is better for solo parts well harmonics and the P-Bass is alot more monotone in my opinion. But i think they are great concurrents.
To my ears, the Mustang is a little brighter with the tone at max. The P bass tends to be a bit more "burpy" in the mids. Of course, rolling the tone back changes both those characteristics. I have a 2013 MIJ Mustang Vintage RI that I love. I can get almost any sound I want. I've found that most sounds can be achieved with the tone control and some EQ tweaks on my amp. The one sound I have trouble getting is that mid-forward burp. However, I think that's just the nature of the Mustang. I would have to say the only thing I don't like about it is the 7.5" radius fingerboard. I'm really interested in the MIM Player PJ Mustang, as it has a 9.5" radius. I'm thinking, it's probably just about perfect. A lot of reviews seem to agree. I wish they would release it as a US model, along with the Jaguar bass.
The sound identical, then why wouldn't they? 😎
Pretty close, that’s for sure! T
I have both...the telephone pole P-bass and Mustang PJ. I play the PJ because it's small (hence not a "telephone pole"). Anyway, thanks for this vid...I noticed the PJ sounds a little (slight) whimpy compared to the P-bass, but for when you have the tone at 0%: in my opinion, can't tell the difference.
And I hardly have the tone above like 5% on my Mustang PJ
Are there any mods I can make to the Mustang (from stock) to bring out more of the bottom mids?
I have to go with the mustang suprisingly
If you need to play with tone 0, both sound pretty similar, which is a good point for the Mustang. But with any other tone, the P bass has a richer and warmer sound
The Mustang sounds better and more refined in my opinion. I feel most people are so biased when they see which instruments is more expensive, 30" vs 34" etc.
I was surprised at the number of people preferring the P. I really dig how the mustang sounds, but the P is such a classic sound that I think that plays a part in the preference too!
I prefer the Mustang too, but maybe it's just because the strings are new.
@@TylerSpicer Have you compared the sound of P bass with old vs new chtome flat strings? If so was there any difference?
But it has true P pickups?
The Mustang is kinda "right in yer face", while the Precision is somewhere "out there", they both have pros and cons, I think the "right in yer face" type has a little more to offer.
I think if the mustang had old old string it would have been even better, definitely added some "artificial" brightness
Yes! Totally agree, if I wasn’t borrowing the mustang and putting those strings on for a friend I would have worn them out and then done the comparison. T
Which is the better option and sound for recording into DAW?
What do you think about a Gibson EB-1 ?Just like the sound it makes, you know?
Totally unique, but very cool! T
Love the feel and punchiness of a short scale like the Mustang but also love the depth of my P Bass and that is hard to beat. In Japan in the late 80's Fender Japan used to make 32" scale P-Basses and they were amazing !! I have written Fender 3 times asking for a 32" ( medium length ) which is the bridge between both of these basses. I think there is a market for that scale size, am I wrong ?
Really loved the 32” scales I’ve played - i think it’s kinda perfect, a shame there are so few out there!
@@TylerSpicer everyone needs to write this request into Fender. I think it's a huge missed opportunity actually, keep up the great work Tyler!!
2 different instruments. Both sound great. The mustang is a bit rougher in sound- cool, huh?
the strings are newer on the mustang. Not a fair comparison. I have this mustang model. I also have two Pbasses, a MIM players and a Squier CV fiesta rose. I have them all set up differently. The Mustang has tapewounds on it. Very sweet sound with those on it.
I preferred the P with pick and the Mustang with the fingers
Good demo. I liked the Mustang just a bit better. However, 99.9% of the average listener will never know the difference.
I have a Mustang PJ same you're holding. Plays nicely and sounds just as good as the full scale P-bass if not better I think. But out of the box the switch is crap. No biggie.
I assume it's the Pino Palladino CS vs a MiM mustang? That little $400 mustang did a good job. The Pino is supposed to have a special spec pickup in it too.
The Cappy it isn’t the Pino - It’s the 1959 NOS model which has a hybrid 59’/62’ pickup in it. T
@@TylerSpicer looks gorgeous, both sound great. Pbass for me. I'm a TI jazz flats guy.
The Cappy The P bass is never a bad shout! I love the P, it’s my joint no. 1 - alongside my MTD
@@TylerSpicer Do you think the pick up on the Pbass makes that fuller sound than the one on the Mustang?
I want the white one so badly 😭😭😭😭
Mustang mim sounds more articulated and generaly better for my ears.
The Pbass sounds better .it's also heavier and has body through stringing.I have an American precision bass,after 4 to 5 hrs on stage it gets very heavy.I would like to try A mustang bass out.
IT is interesting that the cheapest of the mustangs,by Squire ,has a real bone nut,body through stringing,and vintage alinco pickups .I will give that a try,and an American p j mustang also.