Fender Player Series Jazz Bass Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ค. 2024
- Rumblin' Man reviews the new Fender Player Series Jazz Bass!
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The exact kind of review video I was looking for when researching basses. Much appreciated
Matt Forbes THANK you very much!
Another great review! I love the tidepool and buttercream finishes on these new player series basses. I haven't had the chance to play one of these yet but I definitely see one of them in my future. Thanks as always for the review, Daniel!
Rodan Man thanks so much for all the kind words bro!!! Yeah, these basses rock. The simplicity of the traditional designs along with stellar sound and looks make them absolute winners to me. I totally recommend. And I agree on the finishes!
I just ordered this bass in Buttercream with the new Fender Downtown Express pedal because of your reviews. Thanks man. Great sound. Great reviews. 👊🏻
Old Skool 1974 AWESOME!! That’s what I’m talkin about. You’ve got some great products on the way, and I really don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Congrats bro and thanks for the encouragement.
Got me one dem basses, man! It’s awesomeness!! Fell in Love with it immediately... and started writing stuff!!!
BadChizzle very nice! It’s a great bass. Glad you’re enjoying it.
Thanks for this great demo! I've been considering this bass for awhile now, and this video made up my mind. I'm getting one this summer. Thanks again, and keep doing what you do!
Yay! Thanks so much for the encouragement bro! I pray you enjoy the bass.
Oh I'm sure I will! I've got a modded Squier jazz with Seymour Duncan quarter pounders in it that sounds killer. Just looking to take the next step up the ladder. I'm trying to phase out my active basses for shows. They sound great, but too many variables.
@@ericj9160 Nice! And I feel ya, I'm more of a passive guy for sure. Can't underestimate a great Squier bass!
Nice review and bass Rumblin' Man... You can't go wrong with a Fender Jazz Bass!
Guy frQC thank you bro! And I totally agree. Can’t go wrong!
I have a player strat and it is great. Thanks for the great review.
Just traded in my elite jazz
For j and p player
Lighter simple sound great.
If ya can’t play it on these ya can’t play it. Cool video ,,
Del Davis I agree! You can cover anything with a solid jazz and a solid precision. The player basses are definitely a step up from past MIM basses. Congrats bro!!
Just picked up this bass over the weekend. I love it! It's perfect for what I do. I play in a Gin Blossoms sounding band so I understand what you mean haha. This review was beyond helpful.
mattplayscheap awesome, bro! Yeah man, the Gins are one of my favorite bands ever! You’re gonna love this bass. I really like how it feels and sounds, hope to get one myself at some point.
Got me a player jazz in blue burst 5 months ago. Don’t regret it. Beautiful instrument and great sound.
Congratulations!
Just picked one of these up. Everything about it feels so damn smooth. Especially after throwing some flats on it.
Sean Snider congrats, man. It’s seriously a wonderful bass. The Player Series basses are great quality.
Just bought a player jazz bass, awesome instrument for the price. Thanks for the review!!!!!
Awesome! Congratulations!
Just bought one yesterday. Terrific bass.
Congrats!!
Ty. Now i dont have to think thrice. Great demo and playing
Great tunes just bought mine today ❤
What an awesome review! I just subbed and I'm looking forward to your content man!
Matthew Foster thanks so much bro!
The bass sounds pretty nice and clean tone.
Great review Rumblin Man.That fender is on my Radar. COOL Bass.COOL INDEED.
Darrell Williams thanks so much Darrell! Definitely a great bass. God bless bro!
Rumblin' Man! What's happening brotha! I've been watching your videos for some time now and and this is the best, THE BEST I've EVER heard you play! I purchased the Fender Player Jazz Bass a few months ago & like some of us bass players.... Traded it!! It's a sickness!! Trading , and later regretting, great gear! I'll tomorrow I'm ordering another one! Green burst, flame Maple, Maple finger board!! Rock on Ramblin' Man and God-bless bro!!!
Thanks so much!! God bless you too. Congrats on the bass!
Thanks for your helpful review.
yes yes get one get one now I'm adding trill now which i could not do before im only learning how to do it but great stuff
This is an excellent instrument. I picked up one and it's a good value.
Hi Daniel, I love my buttercream jazz, & I chose it based on the comfort of a jazz neck. I just went back & forth between your Motown bit with the p bass & with the j on this video. Originally, I really wanted a p bass, but I am hearing a more definitive sound with the Jazz bass. Great reviews! God bless.
Thanks so much for the kind words! Glad they were helpful. You may need a PJ with a jazz neck in your arsenal! God bless.
Great review! Thanks.
Don Hall-Aquitania thank you for the kind words bro!
Awesome bass. Bought that exact one, color and all. Sick bass.
Christopher Street awesome!!!!
I just got mine, and I am really happy with my purchase. I was ready to by an American made version, but just couldn't see parting with that much money.
These seem to get great reviews, and your demo was great in showing how you can get different styles out of these basses. I was always a PJ bass player,
just so I had the options, but I can make every song my band plays work with this bass. It feels really expensive. I'll bring another as back up, but this will be played all night.
John Dayton wow man that’s really cool! So glad the bass is working great for you and that my review was helpful. Thanks for sharing! God bless.
You are one of the few that knows what is saying. I have seen a lot of reviews saying that is not that great, but that is only their silly opinion. This is a great and affordable bass and in 20 years it will be vintage and everyone will want it.
Agreed! Thank you.
Great demo!
Thank you!
I live in Pasco now but used to live in Pinellas County. I never heard of this shop, so I will stop by since it is only 45 minutes from me. I get tired of the big box stores like Sam Ash and Guitar Center.....better to support local small businesses whenever possible. Great review. I have an American made Fender Jazz Elite 5 string in tobacco sunburst and two Squires basses as well. The color on this Mexican bass is really beautiful.
2016 Road King awesome, bro! Always great to hear from others in the area. Yeah man, definitely visit the shop. John and the gang will help ya however they can; they’re great guys. There are some sweet basses in the store as well! Possibly even the same one I reviewed.
Wanted a player p bass but wasn’t in stock and now I’m starting to like this one
It rocks!!
Super awesome!!!! I'm between this one and the American performer pbass however I already own a MIM pbass from yr 2000 and I love it so much actually not sure it is worth the extra $ buying the American perfrmer pj bass when the MIM sound and play soooooo goood man I want to but really I think MIM are amazing value and sound... not sure what I will end up doing but honestly I think this bass fit the bill pretty awesome at half the price of the American Performer... but ont eh other hand I really love the PJ configuration... Great video! thanks a ton! new sub here! will check your other vids! Thanks again! and hi from Utah
perfect review Man...THX
Thanks so much!!!
This bass sounds great! :D
Hey man, loved the review. I played the polar white 5 string at Leitz Music in Pensacola, and that's where I really fell in love with it. I have the sunburst on the way to my local music store. I am so ready to own it!
What's up Jacob! Fellow Floridian! Hey bro, thanks so much for the kind comment. Honestly, I didn't even know there was a five-string version until I read your comment. I would love to review and maybe someday own one! Let me know how you like it when it arrives. My only concern about those basses is the Pau Ferro fretboard - doesn't seem like the best board wood to me. What do you think of it?
Rumblin Man what’s up! I actually live in MS, but my wife is from FL. The one I played was maple, so I’m not sure how it will feel yet. I’ve heard it has a very similar feel to rosewood, a bit “hairier” if that makes sense. So I will be sure to let you know. Add me on Facebook sir.
Jacob Ramage oh cool, there’s a maple version too - that’s comforting! Love the gloss finish on the maple fretboard. Mississippi rocks btw! Been there a ton and my grandfather was from there. Yeah dawg! FB me.
Rumblin Man I would, but I don’t know/can’t find your real name 😂
Jacob Ramage “Rumblin’ Man”, dude! I was born this way! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Player and Bass sound Awesome!! :)
chessdude67 you rock brother! Thanks so much. I REALLY like this bass. Very much recommend it.
Love the video.
CG Music thank you!
R-Man, I still tune in to your videos to hear your Authentic BASS lines! Your Reviews are Tops; well organized, Relevant, friendly and considerate. When.finished, I walk away knowing damn.near everything I need to pertaining to the.instrument And, rhythmic ideas as.well. Rumble on, MAN!
Hey bro, God bless you. This encouragement comes at a good time. I’m so glad that you enjoy the content. Thank you!!!!!!
Hey brother, thank for this review! Have you ever looked at the Squier Classic Vibe 60s Jazz bass? I love my player P bass, so now I think I need a jazz bass!
Wes Wilson it’s a great bass
Sixth month update: Fret edges had to be smoothed couldn't be ignored. Put a 75 jazz pickup in the bridge position. The neck pickup is perfect. With the work the bass is still under a thousand. I haven't experienced the famous dingle coil hum yet. I play into a 100w acoustic combo. The 9nly pedal is a boss 7 band bass eq. Excellent sound and feel to avoid walking around with a vantage instrument. Note the pickup replacement was a personal choice the original is good I actually put it in another bass.
I put some bartolini classic jazz bass pickups in truly pure tone
Cool!
Picked mine up today. Played a couple hours, saved this for last.
Congrats!!
Thanks Rumblin Man. Great videos, and insights. If you had to choose between the Fender Player Series. Precision or Jazz bass for rock and metal, which would be your 'weapon of choice'.
CHRISTOS FRAGIAS Jaguar!
awesome videos :D many say to pick the bass because of the sound but the jazz bass has such a nice body shape I like over the p-bass, but I still love the p-bass sound much more , thanks for your reviews
Squirrel Boss thanks for the feedback! Look for a good PJ bass. Have you thought about the Player Jaguar?
@@RumblinMan I ended up getting the pj p-bass :D thanks for your help
Squirrel Boss awesome! Good call.
P basses are just ugly to me. I’m picking up a Jazz for that reason. Jaguar doesn’t come in sunburst w maple fretboard
Mysterion157 have you taken any factors other than looks into consideration?
I own a Player P Bass and a Jazz Bass.. I love them both.. they'll serve me a long time.. even tho i really want an american vintage p bass... but i cant justify 2.5k Euros for a Bass atm..
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chessdude67 thanks so much bro! God bless you.
Have you tried out the sire v5 passive jazz bass?
If so, which one do you like more? The MIM jazz or the sire?
Really can’t decide 🙈
Oh and congrats! You definitely reached those 4000!
Have a blessed day :)
Thanks Helena. I have a Sire and love it, but haven’t tried the V5. I hear good things! That said, I’d go with the Fender because these basses are so solid, and I’ve never heard of anyone having problems with them.
Daniel, do you have a preference for a Maple or darker wood fretboard for basses?
All depends on the bass!! Maple brings out a little more brightness. In the player series I like the maple fretboards but am not a fan of the pau ferro fretboards. Rosewood and ebony however are great.
Great review and demo! How would you rate the new player series pickups when compared to American jazz pickups?
Thank so much bro!!! Personally, I really love these pickups and would easily put a set in one of my basses. I like them just as much as some of the American pickups, if not even more.
@@RumblinMan Great to know! When I saw they updated them to Alnico Vs, boosted the output and tweaked the EQ, I expected great things. I wasn't disappointed!
Yeah man! I love these pickups. @@bassplyr13
What is your amp and effects setup? The tone is awesome. Nice demo!
Thanks so much sir! I believe I played direct through a ZOOM B3n, and probably used a cab sim.
Wow! Love your playing man, is it worth buying a fender bass for someone that’s intermediate at playing the bass guitar, currently I have a squier affinity however I’d want to use a nice bass for my beats! Let me know!
Hey man!! Thanks so much!! Yeah, it’s definitely worth the upgrade from a Squier Affinity. You’ll find it’s a much better playing experience.
@@RumblinMan Do I need to be very experienced in order to upgrade? Would it also be easier learning songs and a Fender Bass?
@@samplezofficial I think at an intermediate level an upgrade would suit you, because honestly the Affinity isn’t the world’s greatest playing experience because of cheaper feel. I would at least upgrade to the Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Bass. That said, it doesn’t necessarily enhance your ability to learn songs. It just might draw you to the instrument and enhance your joy in playing it.
hey rumblin man , what song is that at the beginning
I have one coming (5 string!!!) do you think it's worth upgrading the pickups and the bridge to a high mass bridge? I can't wait to get mine in
Uriel Ortega hey bro, congratulations on a sweet bass! A high mass bridge is definitely a step in the right direction. Pickup upgrades are great, but I’d check the stock ones out first. I really think they sound good!
I got mine last january. Also a 5-string pau ferro fretboard. Personally, I like everything stock. The pickups are TOTALLY SICK SOUNDING. If you are into aggressive jazz tone, it's best to keep the pickups
@@RumblinMan Thank you! I like the stock pickups, they sounded fantastic however I did order some fralin pickups, and a wiring harness from Emerson, just because Like modding stuff hahah
Uriel Ortega as great are these pickups are, an upgrade is always nice. Fralin has always been a company people trust that makes great products. Not sure what my dream Jazz Bass pickups would be. Something vintage sounding!
Perry Guerrero totally, man. It’s a great bass stock. I was impressed with them.
This review and the pbass review are excellent, do you get any neck dive on either guitar?
I haven’t played either bass in a while as I never owned them. That said, I don’t remember encountering too much neck dive. They are both fantastic basses.
@@RumblinMan They look the business, hoping to try them out over the weekend
Many thanks for your reply ! 🇮🇪
@@elflakeador09 anytime. God bless.
@@RumblinMan 👍
hey man i got a question about the bass. when you start to pan pickups, do they buzz alot? how is the buzz on these pickups?
Gabe Murillo hey Gabe!! Thanks for watching. With this bass, I don’t remember there being too much buzz. However, the single coils are always going to have some buzz / hum unless both are turned on at full volume. If you get this bass and decide it’s more buzz than you want, you can always upgrade to Fender’s Noiseless pickups for about $160.
@@RumblinMan thank you man
Gabe Murillo anytime
Bro!
Opening riff?
if you had a choice between this bass a schecter cv4 a jackson x series sbxiv or a reverend thundergun bass ?????
Great question! I would take this over the other choices because I’m a traditionalist when it comes to bass. Sometimes a simple, straight-up instrument from a quality company can mirror professionalism.
thanks
Good video, does this bass has a lot of buzzing?? Or not.
Ranger Santana thanks! Unless you install noiseless pickups, every Jazz Bass will buzz a little when not run in parallel position.
sweet sound! do you have any premps or post production on it?
thx!
harmonium777 thanks very much bro! I didn’t run through a preamp or anything, just the bass straight into an interface for a pure sound. I did add a compressor digitally to keep things nice and level. But the sound should be pretty close.
sweeeter. I'm considering to sell my sire V7 for a 5 string player jazz bass. V7 is a pretty good bass, but the neck is not mean to be a long living thing...
Interesting! I haven't gotten to play a Sire for myself, but they look cool. But like always say, you can't go wrong with a good Fender.
Rumblin man, how does this compare to squier jazz basses? Worth the extra? Had my eyes on the white squier contemporary bass too.
Michael Mc Laughlin higher quality than the Squiers. The Squier Classic Vibe 60’s Jazz comes close, though.
@@RumblinMan cheers man. I'll start saving. They're over £600 here🙄
Michael Mc Laughlin thats a big chunk of change!
@@RumblinMan yep crazy prices in UK.
Hey bro, was wondering if you played the fender jazz player series bass with the Pau Ferro necks?
Hey dude! I haven't played the Jazz Bass with the Pau Ferro, but have played and reviewed the Jaguar with the Pau Ferro. At first I was skeptical about it, but I discovered that the Pau Ferro is nice and smooth to the touch. A little smoother than rosewood.
How about the sound of the wood versus the maple necks? Do you notice it sounding darker than the maple necks. I have felt the maple sounding brighter on my maple neck strats vs my rosewood ones. Do you feel it sounds different?
@@sauerpickle4926 Yes, the fretboard material definitely makes a difference in sound. It is a subtle difference; one that some people wouldn't even detect. But the maple fretboard will have a brighter, more crisp sound than the Pau Ferro. The Pau Ferro is warmer-sounding, but still has some nice highs. I like the maple though... amzn.to/2pZ80Vx
Rumblin Man yes, I like a little brightness, but not to much.
great demo, As a learning bass player Im interested in your signal chain? thanks
Thanks so much! I believe this was just straight into an interface. No effects.
@@RumblinMan I'm stuck between G&L JB Bass and fender at the moment and because of Covid lockdown can't get to a shop to try them. Thats why I asked about your signal chain as I am trying to evaluate the raw sound with headphones but so many people are recording using plug ins or effects its difficult. The fact that you recorded this demo "Raw" is really helpful, thank you.
@@Bass-guitarist thanks man! Glad I could help. This video is a couple years old but I’m pretty sure I just went straight into the computer. I probably added some compression at a later time.
So many Basses to choose from! Right now my main choices are a player Jazz Bass, Maybe a P Bass, Yamaha bb434, Duff’s Signature Bass, and a Spector Legend 4X. Right now I have no idea which bass to choose from. I am an intermediate player, and I don’t want my second bass to break the bank, because I will also be getting an amp. I would like to hear your opinion on this! Thx! 🤘
Bass Boy J it’s hard to go wrong! The question is, what’s your first bass?
Rumblin Man A Squier Affinity PJ Bass. I got in it in a beginners pack, and it also cam with a rumble 15 amp.
Bass Boy J very nice! Since you already have a PJ, I’d go with something that’ll give you a different sound, Ike an Epiphone Cassidy, a straight up Jazz Bass like the Player, or something like a Yamaha TRBX304.
Rumblin Man I have played on other Basses at guitar center, and to me, the PJ, P, JJ, and HH pickups are my personal preference. I have considered the basses you mentioned, but to me, it wasn’t the sound that I was looking for. The sound I am after is Duff’s, Nikki Sixx’s, Cliff Burton’s, and Lemmy, but they all use different Basses.
Bass Boy J May be time to go for another PJ!
Great bass and price..
But the new Sire V7 2nd Gen in Ash..Humm?
In Europe the price is
Eur 525,00 for Sire 2 Gen.in Ash.
And Fender Eur 665,00
Who is the best?
Nice job,my friend
Greetings com Portugal.
Jorge Henrique Marques greetings to Portugal! I hear it’s a fabulous country. 🇵🇹 I personally would go with the Fender, because I hear mixed reviews about the Sire basses. However, the Sire does have active electronics, so if that’s something you value, it might be the right choice. To me, however, the Fender is a safer bet. You always know what you’re getting. Be blessed my friend!
HaSaturday..Thku
i subbed
Reeces90 thank you! Hope you enjoy the content.
I loved the video, considering buying a bass like this one
Reeces90 it’s really a great bass. For the price point, I recommend it very highly. I think the pickups sound excellent, and the bass feels wonderful.
What would you recommend, A Fender vintera J bas, or this one? I am still undecided.
They are both great. I would probably go Vintera because I’d love the vintage stuff. But you can’t go wrong either way.
@@RumblinMan Same here. Thanks for answering
Do they make this in a Lefty?? Thumbs up!!
chessdude67 thanks bro! Yes, they make a lefty in both the Jazz and Precision!
chessdude67 I just ordered lefty in polar white!
@@marktiberio8868 AWESOME!!!
@@marktiberio8868 Very Cool! I might do the same thing for Christmas! :) Enjoy your new Bass!!
Punk playing....Dead Kennedy’s bass player Klaus Fluoride used a 66’ jazz bass for over a decade.
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How are the electronics, does the pickups buzz ?
Armageddon 01 I like the electronics a lot. Great classic J Bass sound. I didn’t notice any buzz, but jazz single coils will always buzz when soloed.
Thanks
@@RumblinMan Great demo as always, planning to get one, do you think it is a step up from the previous fender mim basses in feel, quality, playability, gigability wise
Armageddon 01 bless ya bro! I do feel like the Jazz, the Precision and the Strat from the Player Series are all a step up from the Standard series in terms of sound and overall quality. I really think this is a great workhorse bass. Try one out!
@@@RumblinMan Thanks for the info, I will
What happened to your thumb bro
You EQ? Or preamp?
Full HD no
How are the black ones?
The black model should be just as great, and have the same sound.
Is it too heavy?
NeedyForMusic I’m not sure what the exact weight is, but it felt about the same weight as most Fender jazz basses. Not extremely heavy like my Yamaha.
I would say very light! Tried one yesterday. Like a feather and sounded like a chainsaw!
What is the weight of this bass
Sidheshwar Malakar 9lbs, 3 ounces.
Hey rublin man I'm subscribe to u and slap like on all ur vids ....why don't u donate me a begginer one of ur fender j bass !!!!!
christian CJ Cali thank you sir! I definitely wish I had the money and resources to donate one. Watch my channel though because at some point I hope to do a bass giveaway in the future.
I thought you were in a Chinese restaurant.
Whiskel very funny!