![]() ![]() It looks classy but there is nothing unique about it. The short scale length means you have lesser string options to begin with and you never quite get to dig in hard while playing.Īs far as looks go, since P-bass set the ball rolling in the 50s, every bass shape is a play on this archetype. The flats feel too floppy and the roundwounds barely get the job done. It is hard to fault the P-bass in this regard – anything that can handle the low tension of two-year-old Thomastik Jazz flats has passed the ultimate test in my book. Speaking of which, the other important factor that affects playability is the string tension. The short scale length is good for fast runs or rock and metal riffs but they also contribute to the muddier sound and weak string tension. So playing modern funk or slap bass is out of the question. ![]() That is why Kala-U Bass (Ukulele sized bass) almost sounds like an upright, remember? The smaller the scale length, the deeper the bass will sound. The 30” scale length doesn’t make the SG sound sharp or strident. It is made for big dudes.ĭon’t confuse a short-scale bass with a piccolo bass. Regardless of what you compare it to, the P-bass is just one step down from a tree-trunk – not a small-person friendly bass. SEE ALSO: Best Bass Guitar For Reggae: Finding That Sweet Low-End Tone The reach and playability of the SG are better if you have smaller hands. ![]() 7.5lbs (3.4 kg) Finish Options Antique Olive, 3-Color Sunburst, White, Black, Olympic White, Candy Apple Red Heritage Cherry, EbonyĪs you can see in the table, Gibson is a lighter bass with a narrower nut-width and shorter scale length, but it has a larger fingerboard radius. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the key features of the P-Bass and the SG Standard:įender American Pro P- Bass Gibson SG Standard Bass Price $1,499 new (GC) $1,499 new (GC) Body Alder Mahogany Neck Maple or Rosewood Mahogany Fretboard Rosewood – 9.5” radius Rosewood – 12” radius Frets 20 Narrow Tall w/ Black Dot Inlays 20 Medium Jumbo w/ Acrylic Trapezoid Inlays Nut (material) Bone Nut Graph Tech Nut – Nut width 1.625″ (41.3mm) 1.6inches (40.64 mm) Scale Length 34” (86.36 cm) 30” Pickups Split Single-coil Fender Precision Bass Pickup Neck: SG Rhythm Bridge: SG Lead Bridge Fender 4 Saddle HiMass Vintage Bridge (String-through-body) Gibson 3pt Adjustable Bridge Weight 8.5 to 9.5lbs (3.8 to 4.3 kg) Approx. ![]() Gibson SG vs Fender Precision Bass: ergonomics Gibson SG vs Fender Precision: shape, size, looks.Gibson SG vs Fender Precision Bass: QA & construction.Gibson SG vs Fender Precision Bass: flatwound & roundwound.Gibson SG vs Fender Precision: shape, size, looks.In this post, we compare the Fender American Professional P-Bass (previously known as the American Standard) to the Gibson SG Standard Bass (2019) to see how the two models hold up in a head to head battle. The SG has the huge Gibson tone with the fat bottom end that sounds like a throwback to artists from the 60s and 70s like Felix Pappilardi (Mountain), Dennis Dunaway (Alice Cooper) and Jack Bruce (Cream). It looks unique, sounds distinct and it is more versatile than a P-bass. If you want to approach it on its own terms, the SG sound can really complement a power trio or a rock outfit. That being said, the SG Bass is one of Gibson’s best bass offerings in a long time. Between the two, the P-Bass is the clear winner if you are a one-bass bassist. The SG tone is an acquired taste that shines in certain genres but can’t be forced upon every musical context. It is worthy of being a part of a collection of bass guitars but it cannot be the mainstay of your rig if you are a session artist. The SG Standard is unique, quirky and eye-catching but it’s muddy & peculiar sounding. The Fender P-bass is more musical, practical and familiar, but it is also more limited, predictable and a lot more common. In contrast, the Gibson SG Standard is an atypical sounding short-scale bass that can be called an evolution of the Gibson EB bass guitars from the 60s. The Fender Precision bass is a timeless classic with a tone that caters to a universal taste and bass that is an out-and-out workhorse. ![]()
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