Just picked up a Player Series P-bass today. Went back and forth for awhile between that and a J-Bass. Love them both but the P-bass 'player series" had more thunder on the lows and mids, and great growl on the higher end, and with a pick. So much dexterity for a passive bass. It's going to quickly become my go-to.
Another outstanding review. Love your content. I appreciate you playing similar riffs and using similar playing styles in each video, which makes it easy to compare basses. Keep up the great work, Ty! From NY, USA.
Thank you my man! That's always been the idea, and I'm glad it's coming across and what people want! Those demos where you can't tell because it's completely different musical content and technique each time are really frustrating to watch! Thank you for the support and the videos will keep on coming! T
I think a lot of people have a soft spot for it, I've always liked colour schemes that others don't, but the simplicity of this is hard to get wrong. Janek Gwizdala tells a story of being asked if he had a black P with a white pick guard and running out to buy one straight after the audition. Classic for a reason! T
Great review dude. Love your videos. After nearly buying a squier jazz bass 20 years ago and plumping for an Ibanez before life took over and not playing for a while, I’m back at it and had decided I wanted a CV squire jazz bass. Realising all my favourite bassists play Precisions has me in a dilemma between a squier and a fender player series. I didn’t think it was worth the extra outlay but your review has likely tipped me the way of the Fender. Cheers!
Thanks for demonstrating the tone controls on the Fender P bass..., tone knob settings back to back. I am a complete new-bie and it definitely helped me to understand the different settings. It is a very nice instrument.
Hi Tyler owned both CV 70s and CV 60s now based on your demos, and I went out trying the player series this week and probably will end up with one of those as soon as I can. The CV 70s was way too brighter for me, too zingy all in in all, wanted something with a little less high ends in the sound. The CV 60s is awesome, great sound maybe with not that much presence and punch, neck feels and looks amazing, as for the player I was impressed by the sound, expected not to like it, actually expected to be something closer to the CV 70s but it isn't, so much definition in the sound compared to the other two. Sounded clean and smooth for my ears. I assume this is a classic p sound with space in it. I'm not that much of a bass player but I hunted for a clean sound with definition and that is not too bright. Keep up with great reviews!
I don't think the pickups in the Squiers really match up to the Player. They definitely have a vibe and character, but for me I watch more definition and clarity in the mids than the Squiers offer, which is exactly what you're said. I think the Player is a "just right" bass for so many people. thank you for the support and watching! T
I’ve played several of these basses at GC and what stood out the most was why aren’t they given a proper set up either at the factory or at the store. If I was looking to buy a new bass the way these things are displayed I would pass on them and look for something else. I think it’s really important to watch some you tube vids to learn how to do a basic set up. When I got my paranormal jazz bass from Sweetwater there was still some work to do to get it right for me. The first thing I did was swap out the standard bridge for a fender high mass bridge. Then I got some shims from screw Mac to correct the neck angle. Finally, a set of roto sound swing bass 45-105 stainless. I was finally able to get the action low enough so there was no buzz although I did have to file a fret a tiny bit. You gotta remember that as good as these basses are they still aren’t up to the standards of the American made basses. They can get close but that would involve some more expenditures but the basic materials are still inferior to the American basses. Would I buy one? Absolutely! For my needs I can’t justify spending twice as much just to get a little better performance. My squire paranormal sounds and plays good enough for my needs and I’m sure the bass here would be good enough for most people looking for a good bass at a reasonable price.
Just bought one of these but with the maple neck. Very like the feel of the neck. Was looking for a traditional tone and i think this is right on the money. Great review
Hey Stephen, thanks! Just trying to make the videos that apply to the broadest range of people and I'm glad it's working for you! Thank you for watching and the kind words. T
Nice work Tyler. I played one a few weeks ago, and was bothered by the way the neck thickens up around the nut. Interestingly, the Squier Classic Vibe 60's P-bass doesn't do that. Do you think that is one of the differences between the the "Classic C" and the "Modern C" neck shapes?
Thank you! Those CV necks are definitely a little slimmer than most typical P bass profiles, despite the "vintage" in the name. The modern Cs don't thicken up towards the 12th fret. Vintage or standard C profiles really do (which I love) but doesn't work for a lot of people. T
I live in the US and I can already tell Guitar Center and Guitar Centre are different brands because of the logos. I'm also excited to get my British Racing Green Player P-Bass which is different from the main Player Series because it has a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound pickup instead of a Player Series pickup. It's also just a beautiful finish.
I think these just come across as “classic Fender P” in many ways. Just the right balance of everything to make sense for most people looking for a P bass. T
Nice demo again, Tyler! Is it just me or does the E-string sound a little dull and muddy compared to the other strings? Had this issue here and there on some of my basses, usually when the strings were older or not quite properly set up. So - as it is a new instrument right out of the box - I suspect it could be the strings. Fender's strings don't have the best reputation, so I'm pretty sure this bass could sound much better with other strings. My favorite ones so far are the standard Ernie Ball nickel strings (in case you don't want flat wounds, which are always worth a thought on a P-bass). Besides that, good sounding, average P-bass. No more, no less. I'm pretty sure, I will build my own one from parts without the F*-tag on it. No rocket science after all.
True, there's no rocket science, that's for sure! I didn't notice the E in person, but definitely a possibility, Could also be a pickup height thing, I normally have my E pickup poles a little higher that most standard setups. I'm currently digging the LaBella round wound strings. The Fender strings are totally fine and reasonably priced, but I agree you're not getting any magic from them like you can from certain brands. Thank you for watching and the kind words once again! T
I’ve been a drummer for 24 years, but I’m getting a bass this month. I’m really excited, and determined to learn the instrument. I’m looking at the Fender Player Series for my first bass. Between the Mustang PJ, Precision, and Jazz, which would you recommend? I’m 5’7, with what I consider to be short arms and small hands.
Mustang PJs actually sound good if you're looking for a warm and aggressive sound, since Mustang basses ARE short scale. And you have the best of both P and J basses
Thanks for a informing video. Just a quick tip: cut down the talk about spec drastically, and start playing something earlier in the video. People can allways google the spec, but come here on YT for hearing and seeing it in practice.
Loving your videos. I’m a beginner (at 40 yrs old) and am trying to decide whether to go with a CV 60s P bass, CV 70s J bass or one of these. The 300$ difference isn’t a huge hurdle. Looking to play modern worship mostly. Recommendation?
Modern worship I’d look at the player Jazz bass if you could? I’d also be checking out some sort of active EQ if you haven’t got one already as that jazz and active EQ sound is a big part of the modern worship sound! T
Thanks for the review! How would you rate this bass in a live setting? I already own a Spector Euro 5 and an American professional Jazz bass. Would you recommend this bass as a "main" p bass for gigs? Thanks in advance. And please keep up your great reviews!
I really want one of these but i already have a very nice bass(sire v10) and since i'm only a beginner, i can't justify having two rather expensive guitars. When i get better i'll defenitly grab one. Nice review Tyler. Grtz
Next time I buy a bass it's going to be one of these. I'm definitely going to buy a separate tortoiseshell pickguard and put it on there though. I'm just not a fan of white pickguards on P-basses.
Hey Tyler. I am thinking about getting one of these but i don’t know if I should get a maple or pau ferro frerboard. I like the look of maple, but i am not quite sure in terms of sound. Great video and thanks in advance.
Hey Claus, thank you for watching! It really depends on your tone preferences. Do you want more snap, or more bloom? I would say the difference between Pau ferro and maple as not as distant as Maple to rosewood in terms of similarity. I have 2 basses with Pau ferro and personally find it to be the perfect sound for me!
I don't think it's the absolute best choice out there, despite it being able to do pretty much anything. I think your BB would actually be better suited to it. If you were gonna change the pickup out in this for those styles I'd look at a DiMarzio or a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder. T
Good video thank you. I have it too.. It's white and It really is a good bass. It has seen a lot already and It does just what P bass needs to do. I think i'll buy another one and it will be black.
Hi Tyler. How does this one compare to the Yamaha BB734a? I'm thinking of either buying a player precision or a BB734a, but I'm having a hard time deciding. (I'm a guitar player, so this would be my first bass.)
The Yamaha wins for me. PJ + electronics + active passive and a great feeling build with that neck join, means it just wins for me. However, if you love the feel of a classic Fender, you really can't go wrong with a player, but as your only bass you're losing a little tonal variety when compared to the Yamaha. T
I just bought one, it's a great bass. My only gripe is I wish the edges of the neck were rolled a little more, they're a tad angulated for my liking compared to the USA series. But hey for the money I couldn't justify spending twice the price just for that.
Hi there Tyler, some great demonstrations on these basses, I really enjoy your videos, brother! Could you help me out here? I'm thinking about getting either this one but with a maple neck instead (which I'm guessing will make it sound even brighter?) or a Squier CV60s. I get it that this is a better build and quality overall,, but I tend to like what I hear from that 60s Squier too.(CV70s sounded way too bright in my ears). I was also thinking of throwing an SPB3 on it as my main style of playing is rock/heavy rock and although there are other choices for that, I still prefer that classic P Bass sound. I don't intend to use the bass for anything else but tracking with it in the studio for my songs. I guess the question here would be, would it still be worth the extra 200 quid difference for the Player Series over the Squier with the SD pickup? Thanks in advance, keep up the great work!
Thank you for the support my man! Given you won’t be gigging it, I would probably go for the Squier with the pickup. The tuners are a big benefit to the Fender, and for recording, but given you’ll only be playing it 3 mins or so at a time, I feel this is somewhat negated. I would personally explore other pickups as I’ve never been thrilled with that Duncan - it’s just not that exciting to my ear. The dimarzio DP146 would be my personal choice as an alternative for those genres! T
@@TylerSpicer Anytime man, your contacts really helpful and informative! Oh man, Billy's pickup seems to be extremely close to the sound I want, I guess you got it right 100% with this suggestion. Can't wait to try that! Hearing about the tuning issues of the Squier I want to move to the Player Series now, haha! Apart from that would you cite any other major differences? And one last thing, if I did end up with the player series , would you still change the pickup to the DiMarzio on this one, too? Cheers!
@@modernsingingmethod amazing happy to hear I’m in the ball park with that one! It’s a quality pickup! Other than that very similar basses. I always think it’s worth having as high quality tuners as possible though. It’s only once you have tuners that aren’t good enough that you wish you’d gone up a model. If I’m honest, I think the players are as good as the old American Standards - real solid basses for life. I’d grab a player and change the pickup - I have no doubt you’d be delighted with that combination! T
@@TylerSpicer Sounds like a plan! I'm going to grab the pair you suggested, first chance I get and I'm almost certain it'll put a big smile on my face. Thanks for the help, keep rockin'!
Very close. Different feel with the more vintage glossy neck on the Vintera. I personally though the neck on this felt classier if smaller, mostly due to the finish. Every other aspect felt equivalent, as I say in the video, think American standards from 2009-14 ish! The bridge on these is a little better IMO. T
@@TylerSpicer I did the brite pad thing on the 50s neck and the feel is great. Funny to think that when I got it in 2009, it was around £600/€650 new and it wasn't rare to find it second hand/newish for €400, which I did and has probably been the best spend for instrument ever. Then Fender realised everyone was buying them and they could easily increase the price to match the other lines, lol. Funny how I think that the look of the neck of those MIM Player and Classic lines is IMO way classier than some US models, primarily the Am performers. They're fine basses, but the necks look very pale and the logo a bland design after the 70s one.
Saved up my money and ordered a white one from thomann. Now i'm in that waiting period. I decided to go for this one instead of the CV60. Hope i did the right choise to get this player precision? It really seams to be a nice bass.
Would you recommend this over a Squier CV p bass for a beginner? I found a used player p bass for $525 Player p bass on Guitar Center. Or should I buy a new Squier CV P bass for $425?
@@TylerSpicer thank you! I actually bought it yesterday haha. I’m not feeling buyers remorse but I still have yet to pick it up from GC. I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t too crazy spending +$500 on my first bass, the deal just seemed too good to pass up. Hope it comes out ok. The lady over the phone seemed honest about the description. I’ll just have to wait and see.
@@TylerSpicer your videos have been really helpful btw. I was considering buying the classic vibe because of your reviews, until I saw the Player of course.
I now have: 1. Player Series Jazz Bass 2. Player Series PJ Mustang Bass 3. Yamaha BB-705 4. I am getting a Fender Rumble 500 Bass amp. This is turning into my "starter kit." Do you think having a Player Series Precision Bass would be good too? To have that tonal variety, for a future semi-professional gigging musician ? Thanks, William.
If you're planning to buy an amp just for home practice then i'd recommend the Fender Rumble LT25 or Fender Rumble Studio 40. The built in effects preset will expand your creativity...it'll be hours and hours of fun! BUT if you require an amp for shows then the Fender Rumble 500 is good enough.. plus its light weight. I dont work for Fender btw. All the best!
I own a Player Series P-bass (Ocean Turquoise) and it's awesome. Thoughts on the Player Mustang PJ? Was thinking about getting one because I have smaller hands/more akin to guitars.
I think the P would be excess given you already have the BB and a P pickup in the Mustang. A P and Mustang do sound different, but not enough to justify it in a live context. I'd personally be in option paralysis between those. T
They're fun basses that are a joy to play and don't really skimp in any area. I would consider it, particularly if that smaller size is what's appealing! T
I bought one of these in sunburst last year and I was surprised at how nice the player series alnico pickups sound. In my opinion they sound better than the old MIM standard series. They definitely sound like a proper p bass. Great for recording and even gigging. Of course there are still some differences when it comes MIAs or MIJs but for the price it’s great value for money. If you’re into modding this is a good platform to upgrade off the bat or down the line -like what I did.
Definitely agree these pickups are a big step up over the old MIM pickups! A proper P bass no doubt. I think these are incredibly solid on their own but no doubt would make great mod machines. As I say in the video, they feel like the old American standards to me and will last anyone a long time! T
Hey Tyler so I haven't bought my first Bass but I will definitely by one but problem is: none of my friends know how to play, I'm thinking of buying some books and DVDs but I don't know if they are worth it or not, I've been wanting a Bass since I had guitar classes back in late 1999 and early 2000, take care.
Not that I remember! Was well balanced to me, though each bass will vary with their different body and neck wood weights. I don’t think many Ps I’ve played have had neck dive. T
I personally think the Player is a much more robust instrument when you take into account the tuners and hardware. But do note I'm also a big fan of thicker necked Ps which certainly adds to the rigidity and overall feel of the build quality on the player for me. Play both if you can, and see what feels right to you. You can do great work with either! T
@@TylerSpicer i tried both the player p bass and 60s classic vibe side by side at my local shop and to my surprise i liked the squier better. this is just based off of feel, playability, build quality . the fender had sharper frets, higher action (could have just been poorly setup) , some loose screws and scratchy pots, and was heavier/more unwieldy . couldn't accurately judge sound based on their setup and preferences etc. maybe the player at the shop i was at was just a dud and the squier was a gem.. but that was my experience!
@@48cloudpierre48 this happens! I was at the Guitar Centre yesterday and played a variety of Gretschs, Gibsons and others. There was wide variety from factory to factory, price range and others. Some of the Korean Gretsch’s certainly beat out some of the cheaper Gibsons to me. But again, everyone will feel differently! Gotta say I love the old school style neck on the CV60s. T
Does anyone else find the pickups on these to be a little thin sounding, a bit underpowered maybe?? Just a personal thing, no doubt. I guess I can always switch them out if I can't learn to live with them.
Height is often the answer too, make sure you've adjusted and played with that first before you write it off as the pickups themselves. I would rate them as somewhere between average to strong for their output! T
Always do your own setups if you know how as soon as you go home with it. I wouldn't trust factory setup as the climate and time can make things change as time goes on. My stock MIM pickup from 2018 sounds great...I just swapped them for EMG GZRs because I want more bite to my Precision.
The players are great value! If you want a P bass, I'd get the player. If you dig vintage P sounds and feel - you've gotta be looking at the Vintera! thank you for watching! T
This sounds as good as an Precision I've heard. It's a great bang for the buck. In another video, they said some of the parts are made in China. I hope that's not true. If it is, I hope Fender starts buying their parts elsewhere and not do business with that genocidal, oppressive country.
@@f.i.l.d.e.p.s I guess you missed the part where I'm attempting to purchase goods not made in China and encouraging companies to move manufacturing from there. If you want to support a country that commits genocide, harvests organs from political prisoners, sends fentanyl to the US that kills 40,000 Americans a year, and lied about the origins of SARS -CoV-2 virus, that's on your conscience.
I don't know what to believe anymore. It used be to great when you were not working for a dealer and could be truly honest. It appears you are now just a sales rep for Guitar Centre now. A few weeks ago you praise the CV models saying you could basically change the name and some of the hardware and no one could tell the difference between them and MiM or even some US models. You even did a shootout comparison video saying in playability the CV was better than MiM. Now you say get the MiM instead of the CV's as if they are not even close, and that a used MIM is now better? Upselling at its best.
Charles Scharf it’s literally just every bass on its own merits. Tbh, every Fender is not that consistent. This one is a great example but I hate the colour. But if someone goes on the website and buys that bass and I was them, I’d personally be happy. Maybe I should do a video ranking all the basses I’ve reviewed and played. I’m not being dishonest or trying to mislead anyone, they really are just all sadly, that inconsistent. T
@@TylerSpicer Perhaps a bit of an overreaction on my side. I had ordered a CV60 P a few days ago, the first ever for me buying an instrument online as I always prefer to get my hands on first, which is not so easy these days. and your video on them was a big part in making that decision so seeing you now say to go for even a used MiM over it threw me. Anyhow, my Squier has arrived since and I could not be happier, immaculate condition in every way. She looks, feels and sounds as good and in many cases better than any MiM I have have played, and there were many. So I should thank you for your review on that one instead. Personally I'd rather 2 Squiers to a single MiM for the money any day. Cheers mate, keep em coming, I'll be following.
@@chuckybigbeat I'll chime in (with a wall of text sorry :) I have a Squier Mini Precision and a Bronco, Squier's two cheapest basses. They came with perfect shielding but dull frets and rough necks. I fixed them and now they feel like custom shop instruments but the pickups don't sound great. I also have a Player Precision. The frets are a bit sharp but they are polished and everything else feels and looks nicer. They didn't do a good job with the shielding in the factory and I'll have to finish it. The pickups sound very good. Modern with good high end but it's easy to get the vintage tone with flats, tone knob and amp EQ. The Player is a much more solid instrument, even with Fender's spotty quality control. Squier is currently killing it with QC but you still get what you pay for. If you have the tools and the knowledge you can turn Squiers into amazing players and with some hardware upgrades they sound like MIAs. If you get a good one you don't need to do much work and on stage or in the studio they sound fine. As you go up the product lines everything looks, feels and sounds better. For example the Vinteras have better tuners than the Players. The MIAs have rolled fretboard egdes and very good fretwork. The higher end MIAs have premium tuners and so on. Don't bash Tyler for speaking the truth. Squiers are perfectly serviceable but they might need work and they don't always have the same sizing and drill patterns as Fenders, something to keep in mind when considering upgrades. For the money they are amazing and very good for any price. The MIM Fenders are a step up but still suffer from shoddy QC sometimes. Unacceptable at the price point but it's up to us to make Fender accountable. The MIA Fenders are probably fantastic but they're priced so high that the law of diminishing returns will keep most people from buying them.
@@AndreaAustoni well I ended up going with the Squier CV60 Precision and I could not be happier. I will never go for an MiM, would rather a pair of Squiers any day. That said I am waiting to hear Spencer review the new new American Pro II series, but I know he has been busy making music lately, great stuff. Peace and Love all.
Just picked up a Player Series P-bass today. Went back and forth for awhile between that and a J-Bass. Love them both but the P-bass 'player series" had more thunder on the lows and mids, and great growl on the higher end, and with a pick. So much dexterity for a passive bass. It's going to quickly become my go-to.
Slapping and popping at 50% tone is definitely the sweet spot. Thank you for the showcase
Another outstanding review. Love your content. I appreciate you playing similar riffs and using similar playing styles in each video, which makes it easy to compare basses. Keep up the great work, Ty! From NY, USA.
Thank you my man! That's always been the idea, and I'm glad it's coming across and what people want! Those demos where you can't tell because it's completely different musical content and technique each time are really frustrating to watch! Thank you for the support and the videos will keep on coming! T
Great video as always. 7:40 mark FTW - your face was classic!
That's a very "me" face. As seen on most gigs I've ever done (so long as I was enjoying it) 😅😂. Bit of a sucker for a big bassy vintage tone! T
Hello! The bass is my love. Thank you for your love for this instrument ...
Sincerely, Alexander.
My pleasure! Thank you for always watching and being so supportive! Nothing beats the bass. T
I been wanting one of these
Love that colour scheme. First guitar I had when I was 10 was black with white pickguard and rosewood board. Had a soft spot for it since.
I think a lot of people have a soft spot for it, I've always liked colour schemes that others don't, but the simplicity of this is hard to get wrong. Janek Gwizdala tells a story of being asked if he had a black P with a white pick guard and running out to buy one straight after the audition. Classic for a reason! T
I've always liked the look of black with a black scratch plate and a nice maple board.
Thanks for the great demo - gonna pull the trigger on one of these tomorrow!
Amazing! You’ll dig it! T
Great review dude. Love your videos. After nearly buying a squier jazz bass 20 years ago and plumping for an Ibanez before life took over and not playing for a while, I’m back at it and had decided I wanted a CV squire jazz bass. Realising all my favourite bassists play Precisions has me in a dilemma between a squier and a fender player series. I didn’t think it was worth the extra outlay but your review has likely tipped me the way of the Fender. Cheers!
I really appreciate that! You’ve made the right decision - enjoy it! T
Thanks for demonstrating the tone controls on the Fender P bass..., tone knob settings back to back. I am a complete new-bie and it definitely helped me to understand the different settings. It is a very nice instrument.
Hi Tyler owned both CV 70s and CV 60s now based on your demos, and I went out trying the player series this week and probably will end up with one of those as soon as I can. The CV 70s was way too brighter for me, too zingy all in in all, wanted something with a little less high ends in the sound. The CV 60s is awesome, great sound maybe with not that much presence and punch, neck feels and looks amazing, as for the player I was impressed by the sound, expected not to like it, actually expected to be something closer to the CV 70s but it isn't, so much definition in the sound compared to the other two. Sounded clean and smooth for my ears. I assume this is a classic p sound with space in it. I'm not that much of a bass player but I hunted for a clean sound with definition and that is not too bright. Keep up with great reviews!
I don't think the pickups in the Squiers really match up to the Player. They definitely have a vibe and character, but for me I watch more definition and clarity in the mids than the Squiers offer, which is exactly what you're said. I think the Player is a "just right" bass for so many people. thank you for the support and watching! T
I’ve played several of these basses at GC and what stood out the most was why aren’t they given a proper set up either at the factory or at the store. If I was looking to buy a new bass the way these things are displayed I would pass on them and look for something else. I think it’s really important to watch some you tube vids to learn how to do a basic set up. When I got my paranormal jazz bass from Sweetwater there was still some work to do to get it right for me.
The first thing I did was swap out the standard bridge for a fender high mass bridge. Then I got some shims from screw Mac to correct the neck angle. Finally, a set of roto sound swing bass 45-105 stainless. I was finally able to get the action low enough so there was no buzz although I did have to file a fret a tiny bit.
You gotta remember that as good as these basses are they still aren’t up to the standards of the American made basses. They can get close but that would involve some more expenditures but the basic materials are still inferior to the American basses. Would I buy one? Absolutely! For my needs I can’t justify spending twice as much just to get a little better performance. My squire paranormal sounds and plays good enough for my needs and I’m sure the bass here would be good enough for most people looking for a good bass at a reasonable price.
Played one at a store the other day, I fell in love. I'm just watching videos to make me go buy one.
Haha! Go and grab it! T
I have one of these and it is amazing
Really solid basses, absolutely cant go wrong with them! T
Just bought one of these but with the maple neck. Very like the feel of the neck. Was looking for a traditional tone and i think this is right on the money. Great review
Hi Tyler, your videos are great because you really demonstrate the range of tones and dynamics in a range of different playing styles. Thank you!
Hey Stephen, thanks! Just trying to make the videos that apply to the broadest range of people and I'm glad it's working for you! Thank you for watching and the kind words. T
Good review. Very helpful. Good playing and the Bass was well recorded.
Thank you Mike, I appreciate it! T
Nice work Tyler. I played one a few weeks ago, and was bothered by the way the neck thickens up around the nut. Interestingly, the Squier Classic Vibe 60's P-bass doesn't do that. Do you think that is one of the differences between the the "Classic C" and the "Modern C" neck shapes?
Thank you! Those CV necks are definitely a little slimmer than most typical P bass profiles, despite the "vintage" in the name. The modern Cs don't thicken up towards the 12th fret. Vintage or standard C profiles really do (which I love) but doesn't work for a lot of people. T
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I just bought this same bass, cheers!
Got this bass thanks to this video. Will def recommend!!
Thank you for the great review! Recently I got my Player Precision and I love it. This video helped me a lot with my decision to buy it. :)
I live in the US and I can already tell Guitar Center and Guitar Centre are different brands because of the logos. I'm also excited to get my British Racing Green Player P-Bass which is different from the main Player Series because it has a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound pickup instead of a Player Series pickup. It's also just a beautiful finish.
The number of people who don’t recognise that is honestly crazy! Let me know how you get on with that P, it sounds like it will be killer! T
Played one the other day and was surprised how much i liked it. Not much of a fender guy before this
I think these just come across as “classic Fender P” in many ways. Just the right balance of everything to make sense for most people looking for a P bass. T
Great informative videos as always. Curious if you plan to review the Squier Mini Precision bass?
Nice demo again, Tyler! Is it just me or does the E-string sound a little dull and muddy compared to the other strings? Had this issue here and there on some of my basses, usually when the strings were older or not quite properly set up. So - as it is a new instrument right out of the box - I suspect it could be the strings. Fender's strings don't have the best reputation, so I'm pretty sure this bass could sound much better with other strings. My favorite ones so far are the standard Ernie Ball nickel strings (in case you don't want flat wounds, which are always worth a thought on a P-bass).
Besides that, good sounding, average P-bass. No more, no less.
I'm pretty sure, I will build my own one from parts without the F*-tag on it. No rocket science after all.
True, there's no rocket science, that's for sure! I didn't notice the E in person, but definitely a possibility, Could also be a pickup height thing, I normally have my E pickup poles a little higher that most standard setups. I'm currently digging the LaBella round wound strings. The Fender strings are totally fine and reasonably priced, but I agree you're not getting any magic from them like you can from certain brands. Thank you for watching and the kind words once again! T
Tyler Spicer. Hi ... nice video. ...You know if In the maple neck model it comes with gloss in the fretboard ???? Thanks 🙏.
Amazing Presantation thank u very much brother! ❤
I’ve been a drummer for 24 years, but I’m getting a bass this month. I’m really excited, and determined to learn the instrument.
I’m looking at the Fender Player Series for my first bass. Between the Mustang PJ, Precision, and Jazz, which would you recommend? I’m 5’7, with what I consider to be short arms and small hands.
Mustang PJs actually sound good if you're looking for a warm and aggressive sound, since Mustang basses ARE short scale. And you have the best of both P and J basses
GREAT REVIEW. I HAVE A PLAYER JAZZ BASS. YOUR PLAYER P BASS SOUNDS DIFFERENT BUT IT IS A GOOD DIFFERENCE.
Thank you for watching and your kind words! I love a PJ bass, it’s “the sound” for me! How’s your jazz? T
Thanks for a informing video. Just a quick tip: cut down the talk about spec drastically, and start playing something earlier in the video. People can allways google the spec, but come here on YT for hearing and seeing it in practice.
I need to get me a P-bass. Love it, 50% tone is just about a perfect bass sound to my ears.
Great review thanks! What is this synthetic bone nut all fender guitars and basses have? Is it similar to a graph tech nut? Thanks!
Loving your videos. I’m a beginner (at 40 yrs old) and am trying to decide whether to go with a CV 60s P bass, CV 70s J bass or one of these. The 300$ difference isn’t a huge hurdle. Looking to play modern worship mostly. Recommendation?
Modern worship I’d look at the player Jazz bass if you could? I’d also be checking out some sort of active EQ if you haven’t got one already as that jazz and active EQ sound is a big part of the modern worship sound! T
Thanks for the review! How would you rate this bass in a live setting? I already own a Spector Euro 5 and an American professional Jazz bass. Would you recommend this bass as a "main" p bass for gigs? Thanks in advance. And please keep up your great reviews!
I prefer the maple fretboard it sounds more slamming
Nice Review and nice playing !!!
Thank you! Much appreciated! T
I really want one of these but i already have a very nice bass(sire v10) and since i'm only a beginner, i can't justify having two rather expensive guitars. When i get better i'll defenitly grab one. Nice review Tyler. Grtz
Nice looking bass u got there
Next time I buy a bass it's going to be one of these. I'm definitely going to buy a separate tortoiseshell pickguard and put it on there though. I'm just not a fan of white pickguards on P-basses.
Totally agree - I’m not a fan of white pick guards at all! Great basses, you’ll love it! T
Hey Tyler. I am thinking about getting one of these but i don’t know if I should get a maple or pau ferro frerboard. I like the look of maple, but i am not quite sure in terms of sound.
Great video and thanks in advance.
Hey Claus, thank you for watching! It really depends on your tone preferences. Do you want more snap, or more bloom? I would say the difference between Pau ferro and maple as not as distant as Maple to rosewood in terms of similarity. I have 2 basses with Pau ferro and personally find it to be the perfect sound for me!
Do you think the pickup on this P Bass would be good for more modern Rock, even some hard rock and metal ?
I don't think it's the absolute best choice out there, despite it being able to do pretty much anything. I think your BB would actually be better suited to it. If you were gonna change the pickup out in this for those styles I'd look at a DiMarzio or a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder. T
Rock definitely, metal its gonna be limited.
Good video thank you.
I have it too.. It's white and It really is a good bass. It has seen a lot already and It does just what P bass needs to do. I think i'll buy another one and it will be black.
That’s great to hear! You really can’t go wrong with these, enjoy your second when you buy it. T
@@TylerSpicer yep that's right it's a Workhorse you can trust. Thank you i will. . Stay safe!
Thanks más! Nice video
Thank you for watching! T
Just ordered this bass, same color, but I went with maple board.
Black with maple board is definitely a classic. Enjoy!
I just bought the last one at my local music store, black w/ maple neck. $679. They are now sold out everywhere. 😅
Hi Tyler. How does this one compare to the Yamaha BB734a? I'm thinking of either buying a player precision or a BB734a, but I'm having a hard time deciding. (I'm a guitar player, so this would be my first bass.)
The Yamaha wins for me. PJ + electronics + active passive and a great feeling build with that neck join, means it just wins for me. However, if you love the feel of a classic Fender, you really can't go wrong with a player, but as your only bass you're losing a little tonal variety when compared to the Yamaha. T
Yamaha all the way. Killer bass!
I just bought one, it's a great bass. My only gripe is I wish the edges of the neck were rolled a little more, they're a tad angulated for my liking compared to the USA series. But hey for the money I couldn't justify spending twice the price just for that.
Hi there Tyler, some great demonstrations on these basses, I really enjoy your videos, brother! Could you help me out here?
I'm thinking about getting either this one but with a maple neck instead (which I'm guessing will make it sound even brighter?) or a Squier CV60s. I get it that this is a better build and quality overall,, but I tend to like what I hear from that 60s Squier too.(CV70s sounded way too bright in my ears). I was also thinking of throwing an SPB3 on it as my main style of playing is rock/heavy rock and although there are other choices for that, I still prefer that classic P Bass sound. I don't intend to use the bass for anything else but tracking with it in the studio for my songs.
I guess the question here would be, would it still be worth the extra 200 quid difference for the Player Series over the Squier with the SD pickup?
Thanks in advance, keep up the great work!
Thank you for the support my man! Given you won’t be gigging it, I would probably go for the Squier with the pickup. The tuners are a big benefit to the Fender, and for recording, but given you’ll only be playing it 3 mins or so at a time, I feel this is somewhat negated. I would personally explore other pickups as I’ve never been thrilled with that Duncan - it’s just not that exciting to my ear. The dimarzio DP146 would be my personal choice as an alternative for those genres! T
@@TylerSpicer Anytime man, your contacts really helpful and informative! Oh man, Billy's pickup seems to be extremely close to the sound I want, I guess you got it right 100% with this suggestion. Can't wait to try that!
Hearing about the tuning issues of the Squier I want to move to the Player Series now, haha! Apart from that would you cite any other major differences? And one last thing, if I did end up with the player series , would you still change the pickup to the DiMarzio on this one, too? Cheers!
@@modernsingingmethod amazing happy to hear I’m in the ball park with that one! It’s a quality pickup! Other than that very similar basses. I always think it’s worth having as high quality tuners as possible though. It’s only once you have tuners that aren’t good enough that you wish you’d gone up a model. If I’m honest, I think the players are as good as the old American Standards - real solid basses for life. I’d grab a player and change the pickup - I have no doubt you’d be delighted with that combination! T
@@TylerSpicer Sounds like a plan! I'm going to grab the pair you suggested, first chance I get and I'm almost certain it'll put a big smile on my face. Thanks for the help, keep rockin'!
Hey Tyler I'm from Alabama and I'm trying to learn how to play my puppy's 50's fender could you do a video hooking up to Amp and preparing it
Hi ! , u reccomend Fender american performer or fender boxer ? Thanks u
Neck size and tone capacitor aside, how would you compare it to a Vintera/Classic series, build-wise?
Very close. Different feel with the more vintage glossy neck on the Vintera. I personally though the neck on this felt classier if smaller, mostly due to the finish. Every other aspect felt equivalent, as I say in the video, think American standards from 2009-14 ish! The bridge on these is a little better IMO. T
@@TylerSpicer I did the brite pad thing on the 50s neck and the feel is great. Funny to think that when I got it in 2009, it was around £600/€650 new and it wasn't rare to find it second hand/newish for €400, which I did and has probably been the best spend for instrument ever. Then Fender realised everyone was buying them and they could easily increase the price to match the other lines, lol.
Funny how I think that the look of the neck of those MIM Player and Classic lines is IMO way classier than some US models, primarily the Am performers. They're fine basses, but the necks look very pale and the logo a bland design after the 70s one.
Saved up my money and ordered a white one from thomann. Now i'm in that waiting period.
I decided to go for this one instead of the CV60. Hope i did the right choise to get this player precision?
It really seams to be a nice bass.
Definitely! The Player is the sweet spot in the current Fender lineup IMO! Great choice! T
Would you recommend this over a Squier CV p bass for a beginner?
I found a used player p bass for $525 Player p bass on Guitar Center. Or should I buy a new Squier CV P bass for $425?
The player, no doubt! T
@@TylerSpicer thank you! I actually bought it yesterday haha. I’m not feeling buyers remorse but I still have yet to pick it up from GC. I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t too crazy spending +$500 on my first bass, the deal just seemed too good to pass up. Hope it comes out ok. The lady over the phone seemed honest about the description. I’ll just have to wait and see.
@@TylerSpicer your videos have been really helpful btw. I was considering buying the classic vibe because of your reviews, until I saw the Player of course.
I now have:
1. Player Series Jazz Bass
2. Player Series PJ Mustang Bass
3. Yamaha BB-705
4. I am getting a Fender Rumble 500 Bass amp.
This is turning into my "starter kit."
Do you think having a Player Series Precision Bass would be good too?
To have that tonal variety, for a future semi-professional gigging musician ?
Thanks, William.
If you're planning to buy an amp just for home practice then i'd recommend the Fender Rumble LT25 or Fender Rumble Studio 40. The built in effects preset will expand your creativity...it'll be hours and hours of fun! BUT if you require an amp for shows then the Fender Rumble 500 is good enough.. plus its light weight.
I dont work for Fender btw.
All the best!
I own a Player Series P-bass (Ocean Turquoise) and it's awesome. Thoughts on the Player Mustang PJ? Was thinking about getting one because I have smaller hands/more akin to guitars.
I think the P would be excess given you already have the BB and a P pickup in the Mustang. A P and Mustang do sound different, but not enough to justify it in a live context. I'd personally be in option paralysis between those. T
They're fun basses that are a joy to play and don't really skimp in any area. I would consider it, particularly if that smaller size is what's appealing! T
very good review like usual, my usual favourite tone is 50% for slap, 25% for fingerstyle
I bought one of these in sunburst last year and I was surprised at how nice the player series alnico pickups sound. In my opinion they sound better than the old MIM standard series. They definitely sound like a proper p bass. Great for recording and even gigging. Of course there are still some differences when it comes MIAs or MIJs but for the price it’s great value for money. If you’re into modding this is a good platform to upgrade off the bat or down the line -like what I did.
Definitely agree these pickups are a big step up over the old MIM pickups! A proper P bass no doubt. I think these are incredibly solid on their own but no doubt would make great mod machines. As I say in the video, they feel like the old American standards to me and will last anyone a long time! T
Hey Tyler so I haven't bought my first Bass but I will definitely by one but problem is: none of my friends know how to play, I'm thinking of buying some books and DVDs but I don't know if they are worth it or not, I've been wanting a Bass since I had guitar classes back in late 1999 and early 2000, take care.
When you get a bass, if you ever want remote lessons, just drop me a message on my website. The link is in the description, or just google my name! T
@@TylerSpicer Thank you Tyler, I will keep you Updated. Have a great day.
I usually don't like 0 tone but it actually works well
What amp did you use for this demo?
Hey bro does i have any neck dive? Especially when sitting?
Not that I remember! Was well balanced to me, though each bass will vary with their different body and neck wood weights. I don’t think many Ps I’ve played have had neck dive. T
@@TylerSpicer Mine has neck dive. Ha, I'm unlucky
Is this bass good for gigging and traveling?
So there's a big difference between Player Series and Squire CV Precision bass?
I personally think the Player is a much more robust instrument when you take into account the tuners and hardware. But do note I'm also a big fan of thicker necked Ps which certainly adds to the rigidity and overall feel of the build quality on the player for me. Play both if you can, and see what feels right to you. You can do great work with either! T
What would u recomend more ... this bass or the squire 60s/70s
I think these are the sweet spot every time! Will last you a lifetime if you want it to! T
@@TylerSpicer i tried both the player p bass and 60s classic vibe side by side at my local shop and to my surprise i liked the squier better. this is just based off of feel, playability, build quality . the fender had sharper frets, higher action (could have just been poorly setup) , some loose screws and scratchy pots, and was heavier/more unwieldy . couldn't accurately judge sound based on their setup and preferences etc. maybe the player at the shop i was at was just a dud and the squier was a gem.. but that was my experience!
@@48cloudpierre48 this happens! I was at the Guitar Centre yesterday and played a variety of Gretschs, Gibsons and others. There was wide variety from factory to factory, price range and others. Some of the Korean Gretsch’s certainly beat out some of the cheaper Gibsons to me. But again, everyone will feel differently! Gotta say I love the old school style neck on the CV60s. T
Does anyone else find the pickups on these to be a little thin sounding, a bit underpowered maybe?? Just a personal thing, no doubt. I guess I can always switch them out if I can't learn to live with them.
Height is often the answer too, make sure you've adjusted and played with that first before you write it off as the pickups themselves. I would rate them as somewhere between average to strong for their output! T
Always do your own setups if you know how as soon as you go home with it. I wouldn't trust factory setup as the climate and time can make things change as time goes on. My stock MIM pickup from 2018 sounds great...I just swapped them for EMG GZRs because I want more bite to my Precision.
Would this base be good for songs like dazed and confused - Led Zeppelin and another one bites the dust - Queen?
Both John Paul Jones And John Deacon Played a Fender, so yeah!
John Dontas JOHN DEACON USED A FENDER?! HECK YEAH IM GETTING A FENDER
50% is my favourite
Thinner Neck(or Neckplate)
means also less bottom( Balls🥚🥚) in the Sound!!😉
Great review man! Really agonising between a Player P and A Vintera 50's P, just can't decide! The Player seems like crazy bang for buck though.
The players are great value! If you want a P bass, I'd get the player. If you dig vintage P sounds and feel - you've gotta be looking at the Vintera! thank you for watching! T
how in the hell is EVERY bass im looking at you have already made a vid of lol
That's the aim! Are you looking at anything I haven't yet covered? T
@@TylerSpicer can you do a run through on the new fender jazz bass modern series mij? Tnx
50% for me!
Anyone know the weight of this bass??
I don't know the exact weight but it's pretty light, lighter than the sub 4 bass I have.
Is there any difference between maple vs pau ferro
sound and looks. maple sounds a tiny bit brighter to me.
gonna get a Player series P with maple fingerboard in a few days here.
Ugh, here we go again...
[prepares wallet]
Omg at home
Not to close this shot…..👍🏻
This sounds as good as an Precision I've heard. It's a great bang for the buck. In another video, they said some of the parts are made in China. I hope that's not true. If it is, I hope Fender starts buying their parts elsewhere and not do business with that genocidal, oppressive country.
bro im sure the clothes you are wearing shoes or pretty much 80% of what you own is made in china
@@f.i.l.d.e.p.s I guess you missed the part where I'm attempting to purchase goods not made in China and encouraging companies to move manufacturing from there. If you want to support a country that commits genocide, harvests organs from political prisoners, sends fentanyl to the US that kills 40,000 Americans a year, and lied about the origins of SARS -CoV-2 virus, that's on your conscience.
I suppose no one plays a P bass with a pick then?
More discrimination. 😂
Tone 50 %
I don't know what to believe anymore. It used be to great when you were not working for a dealer and could be truly honest. It appears you are now just a sales rep for Guitar Centre now. A few weeks ago you praise the CV models saying you could basically change the name and some of the hardware and no one could tell the difference between them and MiM or even some US models. You even did a shootout comparison video saying in playability the CV was better than MiM. Now you say get the MiM instead of the CV's as if they are not even close, and that a used MIM is now better? Upselling at its best.
Charles Scharf it’s literally just every bass on its own merits. Tbh, every Fender is not that consistent. This one is a great example but I hate the colour. But if someone goes on the website and buys that bass and I was them, I’d personally be happy. Maybe I should do a video ranking all the basses I’ve reviewed and played. I’m not being dishonest or trying to mislead anyone, they really are just all sadly, that inconsistent. T
@@TylerSpicer Perhaps a bit of an overreaction on my side. I had ordered a CV60 P a few days ago, the first ever for me buying an instrument online as I always prefer to get my hands on first, which is not so easy these days. and your video on them was a big part in making that decision so seeing you now say to go for even a used MiM over it threw me. Anyhow, my Squier has arrived since and I could not be happier, immaculate condition in every way. She looks, feels and sounds as good and in many cases better than any MiM I have have played, and there were many. So I should thank you for your review on that one instead. Personally I'd rather 2 Squiers to a single MiM for the money any day. Cheers mate, keep em coming, I'll be following.
@@chuckybigbeat I'll chime in (with a wall of text sorry :)
I have a Squier Mini Precision and a Bronco, Squier's two cheapest basses. They came with perfect shielding but dull frets and rough necks. I fixed them and now they feel like custom shop instruments but the pickups don't sound great.
I also have a Player Precision. The frets are a bit sharp but they are polished and everything else feels and looks nicer. They didn't do a good job with the shielding in the factory and I'll have to finish it. The pickups sound very good. Modern with good high end but it's easy to get the vintage tone with flats, tone knob and amp EQ. The Player is a much more solid instrument, even with Fender's spotty quality control.
Squier is currently killing it with QC but you still get what you pay for. If you have the tools and the knowledge you can turn Squiers into amazing players and with some hardware upgrades they sound like MIAs. If you get a good one you don't need to do much work and on stage or in the studio they sound fine.
As you go up the product lines everything looks, feels and sounds better. For example the Vinteras have better tuners than the Players. The MIAs have rolled fretboard egdes and very good fretwork. The higher end MIAs have premium tuners and so on.
Don't bash Tyler for speaking the truth.
Squiers are perfectly serviceable but they might need work and they don't always have the same sizing and drill patterns as Fenders, something to keep in mind when considering upgrades. For the money they are amazing and very good for any price.
The MIM Fenders are a step up but still suffer from shoddy QC sometimes. Unacceptable at the price point but it's up to us to make Fender accountable.
The MIA Fenders are probably fantastic but they're priced so high that the law of diminishing returns will keep most people from buying them.
@@AndreaAustoni well I ended up going with the Squier CV60 Precision and I could not be happier. I will never go for an MiM, would rather a pair of Squiers any day. That said I am waiting to hear Spencer review the new new American Pro II series, but I know he has been busy making music lately, great stuff. Peace and Love all.
Lol guitar centre what a copy