Absolutely loved your breakdown and how you let and incorporate the tones alongside what your describing. You are a high energy and funny guy. Keep up the great work.
Glad to see RW back on these!! I’m not parting with my 2018 Player Strat though. Pau Ferro while not my fav I still appreciate it. A few years back I put CS 69 pickups in mine. I worked my butt off to get em ❤ Lovely regardless if you don’t yet have a Player Strat and don’t want a Vintera ll or Performer to enter the U.S. Fender price points. These colors are gorgeous!!!❤❤
PP has noiseless pickups vs. traditional on P2 which do you prefer. Also the PP has a slightly thinner but smooth playing neck with a slightly wider nut, which means the strings will be spread apart from each other ever so slightly more than the P2. PP has the 12 inch radius neck for better bending and speed or the 9.5 C on the P2 for easier chording. If you choose a maple neck, the PP and P2 are both satin but on the fretboard itself, the PP is Satin and the P2 is sticky gloss. Is a belly cut important only the PP has that. Those are the main differences.
@user-vj7yb4ir4l I thought the same about the original player, but then I tried a Player Plus and it was a big difference in feel and comfort, and the money was warranted. Now, the new Player ii vs Player Plus, I can only point out the differences until my new Player ii comes this week then I can compare side by side.
It sadness me the fact that the majority of all colors a purely for right handed musicians us left handed musicians only get 3 colors and the most medicore ones at the best sunburst white and a blue that's all lefty can get for colors when u look at all the right-handed colors it's not even slightly okay the only way to get the a mocha is to buy a higher end models aswell as the cherry burst being exclusive to mod shop made but right handed players get them at the player price
The production control isn't really a argument they are multi billion dollar company they could afford to make more variety for lefties jimi hendrix flipped it upside down but most players find that majorly uncomfortable to play its a lack of caring for left handed players
If I was you I would buy the left handed one, take it apart and paint it something better than what is offered. I know that sounds like a total pain in the ass but they offer some quality nitros out there
@@mishka_rustishka7069The original player series has been on sale recently. That's what they meant by slashing prices. Fender typically puts a line on sale when they're about to replace it with an upgraded line. They did the same with the original Vintera series.
want to punch my past self for buying American Professional II Miami Blue. can buy two Player IIs with that money. Player II is great. Probably not much different from the USA. The colors are almost the same. The difference in price is huge, but...
Feels like a big middle finger from Fender to those of us who payed extra for these features on the US or Vintera Il lines. As an owner of both, l'm not too thrilled at Fender for offering the same features after the fact for a fraction of the price.
Fender and Gibson both ultimately will F over their customers until they order from the Custom Shop, then it’s 🫡 But it is interesting how both companies are coming to the same end goal just differently. Fender is bringing up the features and QC of their Mexican guitars and Gibson is lowering the QC of their US production line.
I like it from a technical standpoint, but the colours make them look like cheap toys. I get it, the silversky was eating their lunch and that's what they're trying to look like. They're ghastly.
I completely agree with you about the color options. They really do make the guitars look like cheap, children's toys. I could support the introduction of new colors but not a complete overhaul. Fender is trying to recreate the wheel here. If it ain't broke don't fix it!
disagree the coulours are great. what looks cheap about the colours? the yellow one is a traditional fender colour and the blue is very similar to surf green
Sadly your link doesn’t work, but 759.00 pounds for a Mexican made strat, no stainless steel frets, a plastic nut, no locking tuners seems well over priced. I sold my old player strat wasn’t impressed can’t see much improvement. Or maybe I missed something
Totally agree with you. I've not bought a Fender since 2020. £700+ for a mexican Fender is ridiculous when you can buy second hand made in Japans for £700 or second hand American standards or pro ones for £800-£900. The best strats to come out of Mexico are the old roadhouse deluxe. Better off buying a Sire or Chapman and picking your favourite pups.
I have an American pro II and custom shop strat. You really need to try the player strat before you buy. The one I have sounds as good if not better for certain tones compared to my custom shop strat. The player series pickups are like the 2012 American standard pickups. They are unbelivable
Too much $$ for a guitar that is just another method for Fender to grab your cash with another...yes another...guitar with minor changes...how many different models of Strats and Teles and the like can Fender make?!!!
man I like a nice fender but you don't sound right without a double humbucker les paul or something of that nature. You sound great but much better with the other guitars lol
Getting kind of burned out on the Strat, why won't fender try to innovate on the player series? make a better neck joint perhaps? alter the body a little bit, make it more ergonomic/lighter keep the "vintage" and "classic" "features" for the USA made instruments.
Why still use cheap plastic nuts, often poorly cut. Check out the new Levinson gen 2 sceptre arlington and ventana. These come with a bone nut, roasted maple necks and stainless steel frets. The pickups are designed by Gary Levinson, the hardware is Wilkinson, all for £349. The Fender name always comes at a price.
Holy crap what was that beginning riff he played? That sounded absolutely wonderful.
Absolutely loved your breakdown and how you let and incorporate the tones alongside what your describing. You are a high energy and funny guy. Keep up the great work.
Glad to see RW back on these!! I’m not parting with my 2018 Player Strat though. Pau Ferro while not my fav I still appreciate it.
A few years back I put CS 69 pickups in mine.
I worked my butt off to get em ❤
Lovely regardless if you don’t yet have a Player Strat and don’t want a Vintera ll or Performer to enter the U.S. Fender price points.
These colors are gorgeous!!!❤❤
Thanks Dagan. Glad Fender kept the vintage tinted necks. Do you prefer the 9.5" or 12" necks for soloing?
They look and sound great! Whats not to like..
Great playing too 🎸
That playing!!! Sounds mega :)
That HH tele looks pretty interesting.
Ha la la I would like to be able to do so nice jams ! What a rocker !!!
Can you do a video on the HSS version?
This or the Player Plus? I just wanted to buy a PP but now I'm not so sure which one to get
This one
Very minimal difference so i’d say this one
PP has noiseless pickups vs. traditional on P2 which do you prefer. Also the PP has a slightly thinner but smooth playing neck with a slightly wider nut, which means the strings will be spread apart from each other ever so slightly more than the P2. PP has the 12 inch radius neck for better bending and speed or the 9.5 C on the P2 for easier chording. If you choose a maple neck, the PP and P2 are both satin but on the fretboard itself, the PP is Satin and the P2 is sticky gloss. Is a belly cut important only the PP has that. Those are the main differences.
@@BkBk-gy6vr Yeah they are some nice improvements but i don’t think they are worth the higher price personally but to each their own
@user-vj7yb4ir4l I thought the same about the original player, but then I tried a Player Plus and it was a big difference in feel and comfort, and the money was warranted. Now, the new Player ii vs Player Plus, I can only point out the differences until my new Player ii comes this week then I can compare side by side.
Sucker by John Mayer at 8:43, haven't heard that one in a long time.
Sounds good. I wouldn’t mind a chambered Tele to add to my stable. The quality seems decent for an entry level Fender.
Still waiting for the video on the chambered versions
It sadness me the fact that the majority of all colors a purely for right handed musicians us left handed musicians only get 3 colors and the most medicore ones at the best sunburst white and a blue that's all lefty can get for colors when u look at all the right-handed colors it's not even slightly okay the only way to get the a mocha is to buy a higher end models aswell as the cherry burst being exclusive to mod shop made but right handed players get them at the player price
The production control isn't really a argument they are multi billion dollar company they could afford to make more variety for lefties jimi hendrix flipped it upside down but most players find that majorly uncomfortable to play its a lack of caring for left handed players
Not to mention the fact the only upgrade they added was rolled frets different pickup cover colors does not equal upgraded pickups
Bro just buy a warmoth.
If I was you I would buy the left handed one, take it apart and paint it something better than what is offered. I know that sounds like a total pain in the ass but they offer some quality nitros out there
I really want a Daphne blue one. The aqua tone looks close enough I guess…
anyone know the song he played on the strat second position?
Greetings
I have the opportunity to buy a kramer sm1 vintage white korean
It is advisable ?
THAT’S why Fender was slashing prices on the current lineup!
Please write why? I don't know English very well and didn't understand everything from this video.
@@mishka_rustishka7069The original player series has been on sale recently. That's what they meant by slashing prices. Fender typically puts a line on sale when they're about to replace it with an upgraded line. They did the same with the original Vintera series.
@@mishka_rustishka7069 the original Player Series guitars are being heavily discounted out of stores now to make way for these new models.
@@mishka_rustishka7069because they are releasing this newer type of Stratocaster
Great review!¡@
I mean.. if they offered candy apple red with rosewood, it would already be on my wall
Not too shabby.
want to punch my past self for buying American Professional II Miami Blue. can buy two Player IIs with that money.
Player II is great. Probably not much different from the USA. The colors are almost the same. The difference in price is huge, but...
time for Fender Roadworn ii with rosewood..
That’s the plan for 2025
Feels like a big middle finger from Fender to those of us who payed extra for these features on the US or Vintera Il lines. As an owner of both, l'm not too thrilled at Fender for offering the same features after the fact for a fraction of the price.
Fender and Gibson both ultimately will F over their customers until they order from the Custom Shop, then it’s 🫡
But it is interesting how both companies are coming to the same end goal just differently. Fender is bringing up the features and QC of their Mexican guitars and Gibson is lowering the QC of their US production line.
Great playing but regards the strat... Same stuff different day
I like it from a technical standpoint, but the colours make them look like cheap toys. I get it, the silversky was eating their lunch and that's what they're trying to look like. They're ghastly.
I completely agree with you about the color options. They really do make the guitars look like cheap, children's toys. I could support the introduction of new colors but not a complete overhaul. Fender is trying to recreate the wheel here. If it ain't broke don't fix it!
disagree the coulours are great. what looks cheap about the colours? the yellow one is a traditional fender colour and the blue is very similar to surf green
your link to the Strat range is fubar lol
Mmmmmm i hate the noisy pick ups🤨
Sadly your link doesn’t work, but 759.00 pounds for a Mexican made strat, no stainless steel frets, a plastic nut, no locking tuners seems well over priced. I sold my old player strat wasn’t impressed can’t see much improvement. Or maybe I missed something
Totally agree with you. I've not bought a Fender since 2020. £700+ for a mexican Fender is ridiculous when you can buy second hand made in Japans for £700 or second hand American standards or pro ones for £800-£900. The best strats to come out of Mexico are the old roadhouse deluxe. Better off buying a Sire or Chapman and picking your favourite pups.
I would pay rather $759 for a clean 80s MIJ Squier! Far superior to these or anything out of the Ensenada factory
I have an American pro II and custom shop strat. You really need to try the player strat before you buy. The one I have sounds as good if not better for certain tones compared to my custom shop strat. The player series pickups are like the 2012 American standard pickups. They are unbelivable
Too much $$ for a guitar that is just another method for Fender to grab your cash with another...yes another...guitar with minor changes...how many different models of Strats and Teles and the like can Fender make?!!!
on ebay they sell maple necks and alder bodies, what's better than that? Then get your favourite pickups, you need two, the mid pick up is never used.
man I like a nice fender but you don't sound right without a double humbucker les paul or something of that nature. You sound great but much better with the other guitars lol
Chambered? Wtf… is it that hard to make a strat in a traditional fu+*&ng way!
These are not chambered. The chambered ones will be coming out in October.
It’s an optional feature
Clown
@@greatvanzinisunburst are chambered for what fender claims, and not every color is available on maple or rosewood 😢
Getting kind of burned out on the Strat, why won't fender try to innovate on the player series? make a better neck joint perhaps? alter the body a little bit, make it more ergonomic/lighter keep the "vintage" and "classic" "features" for the USA made instruments.
Nah, I’ll take a Charvel.
Why still use cheap plastic nuts, often poorly cut. Check out the new Levinson gen 2 sceptre arlington and ventana. These come with a bone nut, roasted maple necks and stainless steel frets. The pickups are designed by Gary Levinson, the hardware is Wilkinson, all for £349. The Fender name always comes at a price.