I'm glad they put the rosewood back again like the Vintera series. The Player series was already a good compromise between the Squier Classic Vibe and the american entry level, but, in Italy this Player II is 920 euros (more or less 940/50 bucks) and you can find the Vintera II at 1150 euros and sometimes even at 1050 on discount. So my answer is: why gettin' so close to the higher Vintera Series with the entry level one? More: for 920 euros no bag? I don't get it actually. Sometimes it seems that the Fender marketing doesn't think like the common customer and doesn't do basic home economics... Wonderful video as always, by the way! 👋👋👋👋👋❤
I tried out the black one at Guitar Center yesterday. It was really really nice. I was almost tempted to trade my current P Bass for it, if only because it must weigh at least one pound lighter, and the neck felt amazing.
I’ve just bought one. Great review. I had the choice alongside an American Professional II and the Player II was much lighter. I preferred the tone and the price difference seems madness in light of that. I have a 3 tone burst. Light weight was my no1 priority with a fractured spine and osteoporosis.
Appreciate U putting the bass thru different sonic outputs & styles of playing. Two points: 1) The bridge: Easy intonation ? Intonation stability ? 2) Pots: Does each pot have a 1/2 way middle home point of reference ? Pots made out of plastic or metal ? Note: I do like the bass I viewed on this video.
SO far so good on the bridges/intonation on the basses we've received. No 1/2 points, and that's not something we see on Fender P's. Not sure on the material for the Pots... sorry. Thanks for watching - Anthony
I feel the build quality on the player series is better than the American these days. I once found a hair within the paint on an American pro II. I’ve noticed many other issues with American fenders.
I would strongly disagree w/ that as a whole. Sure they both have their isolated issues, and the majority of both actually come though in good shape. We see WAY MORE issue with MIM product. Thanks for watching - Anthony
I do respect your knowledge and experience. Do you have an email address ? I can send you pics from the next I get to check an American bass. Not to fight about it, I just wanted to talk about this and show these issues to someone knowledgeable. I’m sure Fender will listen to you.
@@davidwright2093 I’m going Vintera ii 60s precision, I got the Vintera 50s p bass and I love that bass, going to pull the trigger soon on it. A little more expensive than the player ii , just my 2 cents.
@davidwright2093 I'm eyeing the Dakota Red Vintera I 50s Precision bass now more than ever. The new colors are cool but not enough to justify the $300 increase. Besides other than the thumb rest and colors, nothing is different. Both maple boards with the same specs and the pickups are the same.
I just picked up my first Am Pro II P Bass. I am curious to pick one of these up and compare them side by side. Thanks for the review! You always do a great job.
My AM Pro II P bass is by far my best quality bass. Very close seconds are the MIJ. The MIM are certainly very good but I've put money into them and they personally aren't worth the brand new price.
I'm curious to see what kind of fsr's they come out with in six months or so...shell pink with a matching headstock could spell trouble for my finances
Depends on what you want as a player. More vintage sounds/looks= Vintera. Slightly more versatile and Modern = Player II. Can't go wrong with either on. Thanks for watching - Anthony
AM Pro II - V- Mod II Pickups, Slim C neck profile, Posiflex Graphite rods in the neck, Hi-Mass Bridge, and Bone Nut. I would view all of those as upgrades over the the Player II. Thanks for watching - Anthony
I firmly believe the USA stuff is higher quality and better built. That said the MIM is killer. They are at different pricepoints for a reason. Expectations and playing experience are different, and that's ok. Player II's have been great so far. Thanks for watching - Anthony
I play country and always use a PBass. It’s like that girlfriend who isn’t great looking but is a dependable partner……you can find better looking but is the drama worth it?
I like pretty much everything about the Player 2 series in general, except for the color choices. There's only 1 or 2 in each category (Strat, Tele, P-bass, etc.) that I'd actually consider, the rest are either ugly, or they have a pickguard color that doesn't really compliment the body color. They should come out with a few more color options.
A P Bass is classic, keep it that way, the only things they change is give us a bit more for our money...why would you change one of the most staple designs, you just don't.
Yes and No... They do their thing very well, and there will always be a need/market for a trad P or J bass. Why not make it a Fender in your collection? But some fresh ideas wouldn't be bad to see every now and again from them. Your stance and opinion is a valid one for sure. Thanks for watching - Anthony
So they just rolled the edges and all in a sudden that makes it a different series? Dont get me wrong, i love fenders but they are taking this marketing thing way too far
Your video is very beautiful. I like it a lot. I have been trying to talk to you for a long time. I am waiting for your response. Please give me a chance to talk to you.❣
To be fair, this is a P Bass. Not much you can change from a classic simple design. Welcoming to hear the added the rolled edges and are using rosewood fingerboards again. Overall a nice bass that I'm very excited for.
@@YFZ52 You make good points, don’t get me wrong I love the Fender Precision Bass, got a Vintera 50s and Classic Vibe 60s, I think I’m gonna go Vintera ii 60s p over player ii next , not that I need another bass but you know how that goes.
@@donnix1192 Never enough P Basses haha. Seems like a good choice for you. I've been gigging with a 60s classic vibe Squier for nearly 10 years. This is a good upgrade for me I think.
@@YFZ52 those Squier CV p basses from 2008-16 , MIC, are the stuff of legends. That fiesta red with tortoiseshell guard-I always wanted one but the used market prices are insane for them. They are just as good as any North American production Fender.
@@donnix1192 I have two CV 60s P Basses, one being that fiesta red. Lucked out and got a mint deal on it. First one I bought was the sonic blue or whatever it's called (light baby blue colour) both have great necks, no sharp fret edges etc. Very impressive for the money. I do want one of these still. Maybe do a jazz so I have both.
Totally understand that opinion. Not sure these where built to be "impressive" as much as a continuation on a traditional style bass. I think they are impressive at the sub $1k (well below that actually) mark for someone wanting an a P Bass, which at it's core is built to be impressive at it's "un-impressiveness'. That's kind of what makes them awesome. Thanks for watching - Anthony
Liking the look of the Birch Green. The rolled fingerboard edges are definitely an upgrade.
Will grab one of these once they get to the used market.
I have a Player series P and the edges are great on it, even without the rolled feature. I cant wait to get one of these Player 2s!
I'm glad they put the rosewood back again like the Vintera series. The Player series was already a good compromise between the Squier Classic Vibe and the american entry level, but, in Italy this Player II is 920 euros (more or less 940/50 bucks) and you can find the Vintera II at 1150 euros and sometimes even at 1050 on discount. So my answer is: why gettin' so close to the higher Vintera Series with the entry level one?
More: for 920 euros no bag? I don't get it actually.
Sometimes it seems that the Fender marketing doesn't think like the common customer and doesn't do basic home economics...
Wonderful video as always, by the way! 👋👋👋👋👋❤
I got this bass. Love it.
We can thank sire for them rolled edges
Direct proof that competition really is good for the market and consumers, no matter the bullshit that corporations try to tell us.
What is sire
@@therealpalo001 it's a bass company that offers that on bases way less expensive
@@therealpalo001 haha Sire is a guitar company. They make fender and Gibson type instruments at better pricing for the features they include.
Yes indeed!
I tried out the black one at Guitar Center yesterday. It was really really nice. I was almost tempted to trade my current P Bass for it, if only because it must weigh at least one pound lighter, and the neck felt amazing.
Fender did a good job these.. and the weights have all been good so far. Thanks for watching - Anthony
Thanx. Your reviews are great👍
This is Exactly what most people want,you can’t change the p bass too much but the frets being rolled edges is nice.
13:11 wow nice deep punchy bass!!!
I’ve just bought one. Great review. I had the choice alongside an American Professional II and the Player II was much lighter. I preferred the tone and the price difference seems madness in light of that. I have a 3 tone burst. Light weight was my no1 priority with a fractured spine and osteoporosis.
Glad it works for you. Great Basses... and the BEST bass is the THE ONE YOU LOVE! Thanks for watching - Anthony
Appreciate U putting the bass thru different sonic outputs & styles of playing. Two points: 1) The bridge: Easy intonation ? Intonation stability ? 2) Pots: Does each pot have a 1/2 way middle home point of reference ? Pots made out of plastic or metal ? Note: I do like the bass I viewed on this video.
SO far so good on the bridges/intonation on the basses we've received. No 1/2 points, and that's not something we see on Fender P's. Not sure on the material for the Pots... sorry. Thanks for watching - Anthony
awwww id like to be your friend but i can't be your guy, i love that pick style sound!!! you did it gr9 tho!!!!
Mexican Strats,Jazz and Precisions,are incredible instruments for under $1000.00❤
Wonderful video!
THANK YOU - Anthony
Wish I could get yellow with rosewood finger board. I’d buy it today
Unfortunately, that's not an option. Would look super good though. Thanks for watching - Anthony
You can with the Jazz bass.
I feel the build quality on the player series is better than the American these days. I once found a hair within the paint on an American pro II. I’ve noticed many other issues with American fenders.
I would strongly disagree w/ that as a whole. Sure they both have their isolated issues, and the majority of both actually come though in good shape. We see WAY MORE issue with MIM product. Thanks for watching - Anthony
I do respect your knowledge and experience. Do you have an email address ? I can send you pics from the next I get to check an American bass. Not to fight about it, I just wanted to talk about this and show these issues to someone knowledgeable. I’m sure Fender will listen to you.
Ben Shepherd from Soundgarden plays a made in Mexico black with white Pickard P bass
GREAT PLAYER!!! GREAT BAND!!! Thanks for the comment and for watching - Anthony
always the best reviews on youtube! pau ferro is more dense than rosewood, closer to maple., I like it.
Same... I understand it's visually a bit lighter, and how that could turn some people off, but LOVE the sound of it. Thanks for watching - Anthony
Adding some tint to the neck is a nice touch. The nearly white neck on my player P is one of the only things I don't like about it.
That’s the reason I didn’t buy it
It’ll darken in about 20 years.
hmmm, to buy one of these or the Vintera II Precision...
@@davidwright2093 I’m going Vintera ii 60s precision, I got the Vintera 50s p bass and I love that bass, going to pull the trigger soon on it. A little more expensive than the player ii , just my 2 cents.
Buy both lol
@davidwright2093 I'm eyeing the Dakota Red Vintera I 50s Precision bass now more than ever. The new colors are cool but not enough to justify the $300 increase. Besides other than the thumb rest and colors, nothing is different. Both maple boards with the same specs and the pickups are the same.
@@AJett35 I love my Vintera l 50s p , I don’t think the price difference is worth a V ll
I just picked up my first Am Pro II P Bass. I am curious to pick one of these up and compare them side by side. Thanks for the review! You always do a great job.
Am Pro II is a great series as was the Elite series
My AM Pro II P bass is by far my best quality bass. Very close seconds are the MIJ. The MIM are certainly very good but I've put money into them and they personally aren't worth the brand new price.
The necks are very similar, you are just getting better hardware, pickups and pots with the usa.
I'm curious to see what kind of fsr's they come out with in six months or so...shell pink with a matching headstock could spell trouble for my finances
Tahitian Coral and Taos Turquoise would be sweet !!!
Nice! Why does this sound sooo similar to all the other p basses here (including Custom Shop)?- the Fender Rumble amp.
Which os the better bass. The player ii precision or the vintera ii 50s precision?
Depends on what you want as a player. More vintage sounds/looks= Vintera. Slightly more versatile and Modern = Player II. Can't go wrong with either on. Thanks for watching - Anthony
Does anyone know the main difference between the player ii and the pro?
AM Pro II - V- Mod II Pickups, Slim C neck profile, Posiflex Graphite rods in the neck, Hi-Mass Bridge, and Bone Nut. I would view all of those as upgrades over the the Player II. Thanks for watching - Anthony
Anthony, your fingers make anything sound great. That can't help the more expensive lines surely?
Bass sounds great.
seems like all their promo stuff for it is in the yellow
When in the store?
I am thinking about buying my son a fender bass but I don’t know what the cost is ,so how much for that model of bass?
$799
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When my player was made, the qc was on vacation.
Fun fact: it sounds like my active EMG 35P pickup which also has 10 of output impedence.
All my basses regardless of price are like my kids. I take care of them.
I was in a guitar shop for almost 20 years. The Mexican fenders were far better than their American counterparts.😊
I firmly believe the USA stuff is higher quality and better built. That said the MIM is killer. They are at different pricepoints for a reason. Expectations and playing experience are different, and that's ok. Player II's have been great so far. Thanks for watching - Anthony
They can't even throw in a cheap gig bag at $800?
Who needs cheap sht bag??
@raine5300 people that don't just play in their mom's basement like you.
@glenny5081 No, If your actually playing gigs you need a Hardcase. That's what I assume the other guy ment by "shtbg"
Are the Precisions chambered?
No
@@AJett35 thanks!
Sorry but I prefer my Squier VM series over the players I've had my hands on untill now, all these had issues, mostly neck issues.
You said “until now”does that mean you have one of these and is it better than squier VM ?
I play country and always use a PBass. It’s like that girlfriend who isn’t great looking but is a dependable partner……you can find better looking but is the drama worth it?
0 tone is the perfect sound to me
I like pretty much everything about the Player 2 series in general, except for the color choices. There's only 1 or 2 in each category (Strat, Tele, P-bass, etc.) that I'd actually consider, the rest are either ugly, or they have a pickguard color that doesn't really compliment the body color. They should come out with a few more color options.
I actually thought they did a good job on the colors... but it's so personal, and I totally see your point. Thanks for watching - Anthony
Fender needs to innovate....not keep coming out with new old versions of their basses and guitars
A P Bass is classic, keep it that way, the only things they change is give us a bit more for our money...why would you change one of the most staple designs, you just don't.
It's not a new style bass, it's the new year of a classic model.
They tried making different basses…terrible idea. When you make a bass that’s been THE standard for 60 yrs, you’ve probably made a good bass
Yes and No... They do their thing very well, and there will always be a need/market for a trad P or J bass. Why not make it a Fender in your collection? But some fresh ideas wouldn't be bad to see every now and again from them. Your stance and opinion is a valid one for sure. Thanks for watching - Anthony
So they just rolled the edges and all in a sudden that makes it a different series? Dont get me wrong, i love fenders but they are taking this marketing thing way too far
NEW COLORS!!!!
Replaced pau ferro with rosewood.
Your video is very beautiful. I like it a lot. I have been trying to talk to you for a long time. I am waiting for your response. Please give me a chance to talk to you.❣
Not impressed , not much difference from the player series.
To be fair, this is a P Bass. Not much you can change from a classic simple design. Welcoming to hear the added the rolled edges and are using rosewood fingerboards again. Overall a nice bass that I'm very excited for.
@@YFZ52 You make good points, don’t get me wrong I love the Fender Precision Bass, got a Vintera 50s and Classic Vibe 60s, I think I’m gonna go Vintera ii 60s p over player ii next , not that I need another bass but you know how that goes.
@@donnix1192 Never enough P Basses haha. Seems like a good choice for you. I've been gigging with a 60s classic vibe Squier for nearly 10 years. This is a good upgrade for me I think.
@@YFZ52 those Squier CV p basses from 2008-16 , MIC, are the stuff of legends. That fiesta red with tortoiseshell guard-I always wanted one but the used market prices are insane for them. They are just as good as any North American production Fender.
@@donnix1192 I have two CV 60s P Basses, one being that fiesta red. Lucked out and got a mint deal on it. First one I bought was the sonic blue or whatever it's called (light baby blue colour) both have great necks, no sharp fret edges etc. Very impressive for the money. I do want one of these still. Maybe do a jazz so I have both.
This is not impressing me.
explain yourself.
Totally understand that opinion. Not sure these where built to be "impressive" as much as a continuation on a traditional style bass. I think they are impressive at the sub $1k (well below that actually) mark for someone wanting an a P Bass, which at it's core is built to be impressive at it's "un-impressiveness'. That's kind of what makes them awesome. Thanks for watching - Anthony