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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Fender P-bass is more musical, practical and familiar, but it is also more limited, predictable and a lot more common. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SG Standard is unique, quirky and eye-catching but it\u2019s muddy & peculiar sounding. 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SG tone is an acquired taste that shines in certain genres but can\u2019t be forced upon every musical context. Between the two, the P-Bass is the clear winner if you are a one-bass bassist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That being said, the SG Bass is one of Gibson\u2019s best bass offerings in a long time. If you want to approach it on its own terms, the SG sound can really complement a power trio or a rock outfit. It looks unique, sounds distinct and it is more versatile than a P-bass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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