because he's high. evidence: he sounds exactly like I sound when I'm high. "I don't know what that means - it just sounds good" "it's kinda hot in here" "I'm shiny" "those things are like trees" "a bass has a neck?" "there's actually four notes on every line - did you know that?" "man it's hot in this studio" "shada kaka!" god knows what he's high on but I want it. that's right, I want a bass.
johnny long ....what pickups are on your Jazz bass ?...is it a real Fender Jazz ?.....did your P bass come with that Jazz p-up or did you add it ?.....would luv to hear that Jazz compared to your P Bass...happy playing
I like the wider string spacing of the p neck, and I think it looks better too. Jazz bass bodies or too offset or not offset enough. I haven’t decided which. A thin jazz master guitar shaped body with a p neck and p/j pickups would be really cool
So I came here to find out what bass to buy as my first bass. I’ve been playing trumpet 🎺 for 10 years. I think I prefer the P Bass because -better to play in a band //better sounding together with the other instruments -not so “in your face” as you said/ not so dominant -more of a classic “thump” sound But when you put them together as a PJ- I agree with you, that’s sounds killer !! but for me as a beginner I think I will go with a simple P-Bass. Your enthusiasm is contagious!! Rock on! 💜
And fundamentally basslines are focused on the lows, hence the P basses. but tonal versatility in slap bass, soloing or funk, would require brighter or more growly/aggressive bass tones, so that's where you need a bridge pickup, hence the J basses. also, if you dont have a p bass but you have a jazz bass, you can just use a neck pickup + no tone brightener to achieve a tone close to that of a p bass. so a jazz bass is also just as viable and hence i prefer that over p bass.
@@dandylion2837 Try out many different instruments. I think Spector and the Yamaha BB basses are great instruments even at the beginner level. Turn knobs, experiment, and have a lot of fun!
Hey @@Napalm6b ! Funny just yesterday I got my first Amp, a Hartke HD 15 . Thank you for your tip! Actually... I listend to 30 different basses on video with my eyes closed and found out -- I love Fedora !! Haha! Then I looked into my purse and found out -- I can’t afford Fedora ! :/ So, I bought a different, great sounding one = Fender, Squier P-Bass, Classic Vibe , 70s style . Most say the same line, 60s style sounds better, BUT I went for the 70’s just because the neck is thinner and I have relatively small hands, the neck is more like a guitar, and it suits me. So you see, that is a personal preference, as all hands are different. ✌🏼
@@dandylion2837 Congratulations!! can't go wrong with Fender, and modern manufacturing is so good I'm sure your Squire plays great. All the different options available now a days and different styles people bring to the bass are amazing. I have small hands and play prog rock with a pick lol. I love listening to high level funk players though. cheers!
I saw this two years ago for the first time when I was starting out and I just remembered how helpful this video was. I just saw it again for the first time in two years( a much better bassist now😂) and it still holds the same value and importance to me.
I don't know what it is, but I've had 3 basses (including my current go-to), and each pickup alone has always sounded a little different than an actual P or J on its own. I've always strongly preferred the blended tone on those bases to the tone of one single pickup.
That was actually enlightening. I just bought my 1st bass and I ended up going for thunderbird. Have you ever considered doing a structured video lesson series? Thanks for the video and greetings from Portugal.
I've always wondered what the real difference was between the jazz and the precision. thanks for putting me up on game. Oh, and all you haters just mad that this man can out play every damn one of you.
Dude, that really is a great tone. It comes over the mic great! The difference between P and both is astounding! I could watch you play all day. Subscribed!
I have both a Fender Jazz Plus and Fender Jazz Plus V Bass Guitar. They both are great sounding and playing basses. They are equipped with Fender Lace Pickups and a Kubicki Preamp, both are rare. Theses particular basses were only in production between 1990-1994, my 2 are 1992's. They did not go over well at the time, due to their deviation from the normal Fender Jazz Bass designs. I would really like to see you do a review of this model,be aware that they are really hard to find but if you should being a jazz lover lover, you to will be blown away by their sound, playability and feel. SabourinSTl bassistClose friend of Al Caldwell
I'd rather watch you tell me something I already know than a watch a lot of other folks tell me somethin' I don't. Which is to say, you killin' it and thanks for the chill show!
crack me up.......enjoy your videos....got both J and P bass, and currently building a P/J like your's....so much of the sound comes from the wood, neck and pups/amp and player style..I personally love the tone of the J more than the P, until i dropped some SD pups in my P bass..Hell i cant decide which to play now
Well, I had to subscribe... anyone with this much exuberance and joy teaching and playing.... I will be watching a lot of your videos. Trying to resist buying my first bass guitar. I know nothing about them... but that low rumble moves me. Cheers, again, Brother.
I mean, I already knew most everything in the video (except how to play that FUNKY!) but I was thoroughly entertained! Subscribed, looking forward to more!
Great playing and explanation with a hint of sense of humor! Great! Thanks for that, I play a 72 P-Bass with a slight modification, I added another P-bass pickup on the bridge position and EMG pick-ups, (a little too bright, but I will take the noise cancellation in exchange). My other bass is a custom made J-Bass with Warmoth wood, swamp ash body with redwood front cover and bubinga and ebony fingerboard neck which spits sound off the neck! It has a nice bright sound and when you kill the treble, you get a warm tone. Now I am planning a "solo" performance playing my own music with recordings by myself and I will need the different tones that the PJ-bass configuration gives me.
Happiness is one hell of a drug.
It's infectious
SHADA KAKA
johnny long rafika buddini!!
johnny long Shada kaka is Shaka Kahn spelled sideways.
Sounds like Pooty Tang lingo. :-D
best bass lesson ever ! XD
Kaka ( Caca) means shit in spanish FYI lol
Why is anybody enjoying himself and sharing their enthusiasm of anything is automatically deemed high or drunk? .
jehovahuponyou m
:^)
yes
because he's high. evidence: he sounds exactly like I sound when I'm high. "I don't know what that means - it just sounds good" "it's kinda hot in here" "I'm shiny" "those things are like trees" "a bass has a neck?" "there's actually four notes on every line - did you know that?" "man it's hot in this studio" "shada kaka!" god knows what he's high on but I want it. that's right, I want a bass.
+HOSHIHEARTS,
:^)
Once he actually starts playing, shit gets real, FAST! This guys sick!
John Conti dat mafukka smoke dat base like a mafukka
I don't even play bass but I love this guy's charisma
Agung.....what u see is natural don't need anything but life to keep me living and happy..ooooooooo and a BASS GUITAR ...thanks for asking g tho....
WHY DlDN'T Y PLAY THE JAZZ BASS T00???
johnny long ....what pickups are on your Jazz bass ?...is it a real Fender Jazz ?.....did your P bass come with that Jazz p-up or did you add it ?.....would luv to hear that Jazz compared to your P Bass...happy playing
johnny long To quote a Nirvana song "I wish I was like you, easily amused"...
You rock Johnny Long!!!
you awesome
Oh man. I love this guy. I can watch him all day, and night.
Thanks for the positive vibes and teaching me once and for all the difference between a jazz and p bass.
Bless this man. I can't help but watch him in awe of his talent and charisma, if you see this Johnny Long then keep on keeping on brother
*Facts:*
If jazz basses had pbass pickups, they would be the only fender bass in production
ワカマンWAKAMAN it’s been done.
I have one of those!
I like the wider string spacing of the p neck, and I think it looks better too. Jazz bass bodies or too offset or not offset enough. I haven’t decided which. A thin jazz master guitar shaped body with a p neck and p/j pickups would be really cool
Not sure what I just watched, but I like it! You're one hell of a player, Mr. Long. Subscribed!
so are u ,my friend
I like your personality and positivity and the way you explain things to folks. Keep it Funky!
So I came here to find out what bass to buy as my first bass.
I’ve been playing trumpet 🎺 for 10 years.
I think I prefer the P Bass because
-better to play in a band //better sounding together with the other instruments
-not so “in your face” as you said/ not so dominant
-more of a classic “thump” sound
But when you put them together as a PJ- I agree with you, that’s sounds killer !!
but for me as a beginner I think I will go with a simple P-Bass.
Your enthusiasm is contagious!! Rock on! 💜
And fundamentally basslines are focused on the lows, hence the P basses. but tonal versatility in slap bass, soloing or funk, would require brighter or more growly/aggressive bass tones, so that's where you need a bridge pickup, hence the J basses.
also, if you dont have a p bass but you have a jazz bass, you can just use a neck pickup + no tone brightener to achieve a tone close to that of a p bass. so a jazz bass is also just as viable and hence i prefer that over p bass.
@@musenw8834 thank you !! So you’re saying that “slap” sound better on a jazz bass ?
@@dandylion2837 Try out many different instruments. I think Spector and the Yamaha BB basses are great instruments even at the beginner level. Turn knobs, experiment, and have a lot of fun!
Hey @@Napalm6b ! Funny just yesterday I got my first Amp, a Hartke HD 15 . Thank you for your tip! Actually... I listend to 30 different basses on video with my eyes closed and found out -- I love Fedora !!
Haha! Then I looked into my purse and found out -- I can’t afford Fedora ! :/
So, I bought a different, great sounding one = Fender, Squier P-Bass, Classic Vibe , 70s style .
Most say the same line, 60s style sounds better, BUT I went for the 70’s just because the neck is thinner and I have relatively small hands, the neck is more like a guitar, and it suits me.
So you see, that is a personal preference, as all hands are different. ✌🏼
@@dandylion2837 Congratulations!! can't go wrong with Fender, and modern manufacturing is so good I'm sure your Squire plays great. All the different options available now a days and different styles people bring to the bass are amazing. I have small hands and play prog rock with a pick lol. I love listening to high level funk players though. cheers!
Thank you! Knowledge sticks so much better when delivered with a sense of humor... always wondered what a master would say about the difference... ;-)
P bass or jazz basses. I like basses , they all funky
Beckfuzz word. You get a nice epiphone casino with that bass and you got yourself some nice sound
Beckfuzz yeah it was hot in there....thanks 4 watching
You are a man of culture as well
A man who understands bass!!
Man, love the energy and enthusiasm you bring. Makes for a great lesson
I fell asleep and woke up to this thinking eddie murphy was teaching me about basses 😂
like this old man a lot. the way he explain things in a funny way is like transferring the energy of joy in learning.
I love the energy of this guy
I saw this two years ago for the first time when I was starting out and I just remembered how helpful this video was. I just saw it again for the first time in two years( a much better bassist now😂) and it still holds the same value and importance to me.
Same!
Whenever I feel down about my playing, I come back to this channel for some Johnny joy to recharge. This man's a gem.
I have a bass with the same pickup configuration. I love the blended sound. Kind of the best of both worlds!
I don't know what it is, but I've had 3 basses (including my current go-to), and each pickup alone has always sounded a little different than an actual P or J on its own. I've always strongly preferred the blended tone on those bases to the tone of one single pickup.
Dudes happiness is infectious
I love Brazil
johnny long o Brasil te ama
One more from Brazil!
You're funny, man!!
please come to Brazil
come to Brazil please
Brazil will love you too, go there!!!
I love your energy man. A truly happy guy trying his best to spread the good times. Thanks for the informative video with such a great attitude.
I wish coke wasn't so expensive in my town ;o(
Seriously. Bite my shiney metal ass. Cat can play.
Try living in Australia where you pay out the ass for the shit! 😂🇦🇺😭
Sam Lee .nhhh
@@bigdaddysacc Hawaii isn't too far behind in price hahaha
@Bartô N bruh
Just stumbled upon a gem of a bass player...who incidentally, is an arm chair wordsmith.
"Wooo you got a Monster!" 😂😂😂
That was actually enlightening. I just bought my 1st bass and I ended up going for thunderbird. Have you ever considered doing a structured video lesson series? Thanks for the video and greetings from Portugal.
I would LOVE to take bass lessons from this man! Clear, fun, and tidbits of history along with the information. Plus the style is equally as fun!
I've always wondered what the real difference was between the jazz and the precision. thanks for putting me up on game. Oh, and all you haters just mad that this man can out play every damn one of you.
Love your great spirit Johnny, nice playing too : ) SHADA KAKA!
this was the first video of you i've seen. absolutely in love with the happiness and optimism :)
What a funky groove you did! Thanks!
I’ve been playing guitar for 15 years, and I have my first bass on the way... I went with a P/J combo, glad I went this route! Thanks for the info!
Johnny, Love your attitude and enthusiasm.
Love how he has a PJ and he's trying to tell us it's a P 🤣🤣🤣
If this guy did youtube when i started playing bass,i would have been 10 times better at bass
I really appreciate your enthusiasm. And P Bass forever!
Dude, you’re a mad man. I love your videos.🤘🏼
yo i love your energy dude!
Dude, that really is a great tone. It comes over the mic great! The difference between P and both is astounding! I could watch you play all day. Subscribed!
Shada kaka! You're the coolest most positive dudemon on the internet, keep on being coOoOoOoOl
Wow, you are something else.
What an inspiration you are.
I have both a Fender Jazz Plus and Fender Jazz Plus V Bass Guitar. They both are great sounding and playing basses. They are equipped with Fender Lace Pickups and a Kubicki Preamp, both are rare. Theses particular basses were only in production between 1990-1994, my 2 are 1992's. They did not go over well at the time, due to their deviation from the normal Fender Jazz Bass designs. I would really like to see you do a review of this model,be aware that they are really hard to find but if you should being a jazz lover lover, you to will be blown away by their sound, playability and feel.
SabourinSTl bassistClose friend of Al Caldwell
Johnny you made my day... not just teaching... but happy too. LOVE that!
That last "both" line was dope. You're a natural teacher, and also very entertaining. Thank you.
You are contagious. Instantly makes me smile.
Johnny
good job on video, and your playing is off the chain!!!
keep it going!
will do Michael...KEEP THE BOTTOM LOW
Keep your joy, my friend. It's infectious, and brightened my day. Thank you.
"I don't know what it mean, it just sound good" is a motto of those who learned to play by ear in the first place. And the way to go!
Dude.... sounds killer together...
I like the sound with both p/u's on,it's fuller and that snap is not as sharp but still in ur face...good balance of tone
Love this guy's energy. lol You can tell he never lost his self to the world!
I'd rather watch you tell me something I already know than a watch a lot of other folks tell me somethin' I don't. Which is to say, you killin' it and thanks for the chill show!
Love your bass playing, love your humour! greetings from Australia!!
Fantastic living person!!
Thanks for the inspiration, Sir!!
Keep grovin Man and thanks for the lesson!
Besides all the analysis and details, it's always fun to watch your videos!
Greetings from Brazil
You sir are my fav human to this day
SHADDA KAKA, my brother! I love your video! Just helped me make my decision on my next bass. Love your attitude.
You crack me up dude. Love your channel. Good, straightforward info. Rock on!
Cool video and KILLER playing! Loving it!
Heck I'm a guitar player and I feel like I already love this dude. Boom! Subscribed and peace.
Awesome! Just stumbled onto your video whilst searching for differences between a P bass and J bass. Love your enthusiasm!
Nicely done. Thanks.
You're the man Johnny Long! Love your videos/playing/personality. Keep doin' you man!
Johnny, you are a blast to watch! And groovy as all get out!
you re a blast ...keep them coming..great videos johnny..
Thank you, Mr. Long. You are so kind, sharing your time with us, sir. God Bless.
I love him he has so much energy
crack me up.......enjoy your videos....got both J and P bass, and currently building a P/J like your's....so much of the sound comes from the wood, neck and pups/amp and player style..I personally love the tone of the J more than the P, until i dropped some SD pups in my P bass..Hell i cant decide which to play now
Love your video 😀 I play a lovely big fat 1978 P-bass. Accept no substitutes, it's a real monster.
I honestly like your style, you seem like a really nice dude
What a character! He sure can lay it down.
Love this video! Your excitement for the bass guitar is awesome.
I love Portugal
Cheers from Portugal Johnny :)
Cumps de Portugal! Tu és um passado meu ahah, adoro os teus videos
Cheers, from a Portuguese in UK!😎
thanks, but why do? 😂😂
Portugal loves you back man!
Pick guard matches your shirt nicely. You're an awesome player and very entertaining!
This is some funky ass shit in this video love it.
Love this guy..he ROCKS!
Man I enjoy what you do and how you do it!!!! Great to see some humor along with it!!!!! Great playing!
I am just lovin' this cat! His energy is amazing. He fly. He cool!
I think this guy could make a washtub bass sound funky! THANKS for POSTING!
Love the energy man awesome video
P Bass with Jazz neck = The best! Great video, love your enthusiasm. Keep it funky, man!
You are fine player sir! What an inspiration!
Love your outlook and style! Keep on thumpin!
Chris Pile thanks
I play electric guitar but your pure positivity is making me want to pick up a bass
I like this guy... his enthusiasm is infectious.
I love that pick guard. 👍
Lots of fun - thank you from Ireland!
Ima get permanent bass face watchin this guy
Well, I had to subscribe... anyone with this much exuberance and joy teaching and playing.... I will be watching a lot of your videos. Trying to resist buying my first bass guitar. I know nothing about them... but that low rumble moves me. Cheers, again, Brother.
Wow, that is a really nice playing, awesome video!!!
great chops , thanks
You are great, sir!!! This video is amazing! Greetings from Brazil!!!
4:27 hahahah mann you always make me laugh with your laugh. I enjoy your videos
I mean, I already knew most everything in the video (except how to play that FUNKY!) but I was thoroughly entertained! Subscribed, looking forward to more!
Always so much fun to watch a man in love with his instrument.
Great playing and explanation with a hint of sense of humor! Great! Thanks for that, I play a 72 P-Bass with a slight modification, I added another P-bass pickup on the bridge position and EMG pick-ups, (a little too bright, but I will take the noise cancellation in exchange). My other bass is a custom made J-Bass with Warmoth wood, swamp ash body with redwood front cover and bubinga and ebony fingerboard neck which spits sound off the neck! It has a nice bright sound and when you kill the treble, you get a warm tone. Now I am planning a "solo" performance playing my own music with recordings by myself and I will need the different tones that the PJ-bass configuration gives me.
Yooo ... sounds & looks GREAT!