Giving the new Fender Vintera II Series 70s Telecaster Bass a workout. It started as a 'quick look!' Play this thru some good speakers to get the full Tele Bass Goodness!
As somebody who plays zingy rounds in a rock setting, somehow your playing sold me on this bass. I feel like most other reviewers lean too much into the mud but you really showed its versatility. Thanks for a great review.
It's only now that we are able to see the innovation and even with the basic electronics. It was way ahead of its time.... many as you see most of us have regressed. I had a 68 tele bass...❤
Probably the best bass demo I have seen/ heard. Focused on the bass rather than a pretentious self serving skill demo. Delivered in a way that is honest and practical. Not a formulaic influencer presentation looking for views. Anyone considering this bass would understand if it’s for them. I know I want one now lol.
This is the best demonstration of this bass I’ve seen. Excellent! The pickup is much improved from the one they used in the Modern Player tele Bass from 12 years ago (two pickup version). I have this new one and the Modern Player. I don’t know how they did it but the pickup is much brighter and usable on this one. Even after changing the pots to 1 Meg and putting a 22uf cap on the MP Tele it sounds like the tone is rolled 80% off compared to this.
This is a no frills, no batteries, no nonsense, without the bells n' whistles (simplicity) back to basics classic work horse solid body 4-stings electric bass guitar, nuff said!!! Thank you so much Joe, for sharing this amazing video presentation, cheers!
Hello Joe, I've just received this same bass and color a few hours ago today and I have to agree with you 100% plus, that this Fender Tele bass without a doubt is a BEAST of a bass! I have owned a few REVEREND basses, kind of a similar touch in the past but I honestly have to say that this bass is MONSTERUOS!!! In the mid 70s I've seen two Fender Telecaster basses side by side (the Blue Floral and Pink Paisley version) which both were beautiful at BRONENS Music store in The Bronx which the store still exist today. I was skeptical in purchasing this Tele but because of this (your) video I took a chance and brother I'm not sending it back that's for sure. Rock On🤘
I bought this the week it appeared on Sweetwater. Your description is spot on. If I hadn't already known what this was, this video would have made me pull the trigger anyway 😁
The 68 Tele bass was Fender's first reissue. It was a recreation of the 51 P bass. It had the 51 pickup and lollopop tuners. Unfortunately. no one gave a rap about the pink and blue Paisley finish, which wallpaper by the way. The original 51 P bass was that blond color.
Hey Mr Joe,,,I have the squire one in a BEAUTIFUL sunburst & plays like a dream. Has sweet jazz & p tone and punch of a sting ray without hassle of batteries PLUS I haven't seen an active with any more power ,,THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO,,,from Arkansas 🎸
You can keep that Three screw bolt on neck. My 1970 tele bass had the four bolt and weighed a ton. The only resemblance I see is the shape of the body. It does sound nice but I just don’t trust that neck.
Great review!!! I have a Vintera 50s p bass and it is a great instrument, I really want to check out this telecaster bass after your excellent demonstration.
Got me one. Surf Green. Previous owner put a Badass III on it. Hell yeah. What a Bass. This Video/Review was, together with 3 others, responsible for GAS kicking in hard. Bass is a little harder to play, but that sound … Killer. Thanks for GAS-Attack ! ;-) By the way: What Flats do you use?
The pickup is actually a "mudbucker", the difference between a Gibson one and a Fender Wide Range is that the Gibson design was a sidewinder while the Fender Wide Range is an upright humbucker design, but with the pole pieces adjusted in a similar way to what we usually find in a P-Bass split-coil, in a way, they are more similar to Guild HB-2s from the 70's than to the Gibson ones, including the EB-4L pickup that were actually 4 coils wired together.
Is not a mudbucker, the mudbucker only have 4 pole pieces in line so a more reduce pickup area because of that and ceramic bars, this wide range humbucker have 2 parallel rows of 4 CuNiFe magnets each for a total of 8 pole pieces ona typical humbucker fashion with a wider magnetic field so bigger string coverage, this pickup is WAY louder than a mudbucker and have way more clarity and articulation, I would never compare with a sidewinder mudbucker, totally different animals, I have a tele bass and a gibson EB0 and put mudbuckers on fenders and sound nothing alike
@@IgnisIban The mudbucker that you are describing is the Gibson Sidewinder, that as i have said, it's a different design, but this one is also known as the "mudbucker" or more commonly "Fender mudbucker", because of the similarity in tone, but as you said, the Fender one usually has more articulation and clarity, and actually, the Fender one is closer in design, but still not the same, to the Guild HB-2 or "sludgebucker", as both pickups are upright double coil pickups, but the Guild one had an Alnico magnet behind the coils, also, the Guild one sound much more clearer that the Sidewinder, that curiously, they sounded that muddy because vintage Gibson basses usually had a "treble cut" capacitor, but if you retire that capacitor, it will be not that different in tone with a Fender WRHB or a Guild HB-2.
I put a jazz pickup in one for somebody in the 90's but the humbucker read like 22ohms and the J pu read like 7. Not a great mod. It must have been 12 lbs!
what amp you running through there? never heard one of these cut through so much! I thought they were an EB0 percision for a long time but not anymore!
Not even the Squier Bronco basses have these dorky "2-and-2" saddle bridges anymore, ffs... I'm afraid I must demand the ability to adequately intonate my instrument. I really wish Fender would normalize updating the parts of vintage designs that never worked to begin with. Shame, because it's gorgeous... I will probably still get one and just put a respectable bridge on it. 😅
Guitar sellers just try different ways to improve their income ,that is why they produce different models for musical maniac,but there is no better pick up than this one of P Bass and it's place in the body of the guitatr is the right place .That is why any rickenbacker has no chance against P bass ,although his neck pick up has more low frequencies....
I'm getting the old Squier T-Bass in the coming weeks - it's visibly been played, used n' abused, with a real Fender P neck and a top-loader bridge. Screw holes, worn Sunburst finish, the works. It's freakin' cool, and sounded like a monster through the crappy little amp I tested it on. Definitely gonna be even better on my Laney at home. These '72 T-Basses are my absolute favourite, visually, and the sound's awesome too, sort of halfway between an EB-0 and a Precision. Just hoping that mine sounds half as good as this! Might not be as meaty with the insanely light gauge strings I've bought ahead of time... (.085, .065, .045, .035, for the flexibility I'm used to on my short scale.)
As somebody who plays zingy rounds in a rock setting, somehow your playing sold me on this bass. I feel like most other reviewers lean too much into the mud but you really showed its versatility. Thanks for a great review.
It's only now that we are able to see the innovation and even with the basic electronics. It was way ahead of its time.... many as you see most of us have regressed. I had a 68 tele bass...❤
You do perfect demonstrations that would help anyone looking to buy a bass . You’ve made me want to buy this. Great job.
Best bass ever made.
Want one! I have the Squire model from ten year ago and I play the heck out of that thing.
This is the real deal!
I had the Squire model some years back. Not bad but not as cool as this one.
Probably the best bass demo I have seen/ heard. Focused on the bass rather than a pretentious self serving skill demo. Delivered in a way that is honest and practical. Not a formulaic influencer presentation looking for views. Anyone considering this bass would understand if it’s for them. I know I want one now lol.
Thank you!
This is the best demonstration of this bass I’ve seen. Excellent!
The pickup is much improved from the one they used in the Modern Player tele Bass from 12 years ago (two pickup version). I have this new one and the Modern Player. I don’t know how they did it but the pickup is much brighter and usable on this one. Even after changing the pots to 1 Meg and putting a 22uf cap on the MP Tele it sounds like the tone is rolled 80% off compared to this.
This is a no frills, no batteries, no nonsense, without the bells n' whistles (simplicity) back to basics classic work horse solid body 4-stings electric bass guitar, nuff said!!! Thank you so much Joe, for sharing this amazing video presentation, cheers!
Had one of these back in 1975 - the first new Fender I ever bought. Through a Marshall Superbass and 4 x 12 it made the street tremble.
One thing missing in all these guitar/bass/amp is how it sounds in a real live situation
Hello Joe, I've just received this same bass and color a few hours ago today and I have to agree with you 100% plus, that this Fender Tele bass without a doubt is a BEAST of a bass! I have owned a few REVEREND basses, kind of a similar touch in the past but I honestly have to say that this bass is MONSTERUOS!!! In the mid 70s I've seen two Fender Telecaster basses side by side (the Blue Floral and Pink Paisley version) which both were beautiful at BRONENS Music store in The Bronx which the store still exist today. I was skeptical in purchasing this Tele but because of this (your) video I took a chance and brother I'm not sending it back that's for sure. Rock On🤘
Awesome! That's very cool that the music store still exists. A rarity in these times! Enjoy that bass, my friend.
@@joeiaquinto9214 Thank you so much brother 🤜🤛
I bought this the week it appeared on Sweetwater. Your description is spot on. If I hadn't already known what this was, this video would have made me pull the trigger anyway 😁
Great! Thank you, and welcome to the club ✌️
I’ve really wanted to have a review from someone who really likes this bass. Thank you!
My pleasure!
The 68 Tele bass was Fender's first reissue. It was a recreation of the 51 P bass. It had the 51 pickup and lollopop tuners. Unfortunately. no one gave a rap about the pink and blue Paisley finish, which wallpaper by the way. The original 51 P bass was that blond color.
nice bass
Bass has a singing quality to it, excellent demo of it.
Great tone, love the truss rod access at the headstock...
Played a 72 in 72. What an aweome bass
The first Tele basses were built with a single coil in the P position.
Hey Mr Joe,,,I have the squire one in a BEAUTIFUL sunburst & plays like a dream. Has sweet jazz & p tone and punch of a sting ray without hassle of batteries PLUS I haven't seen an active with any more power ,,THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO,,,from Arkansas 🎸
Awesome!
Another killer review!
Great video, I always wanted one of these, though I'd prefer a 5 string
This is a good informative review and a great sounding bass!
Nice chops!
My 1973 is 11 pounds. Fun fun fun.
Ouch! That's a sittin' down bass :)
More videos please!!! love it!
Great Job Joe!! Thanks for a great review. I will be buying one of these now. Thanks to you!! lol ❤️🎸
Great review. Thank you!
Really nice review! Thanks!
Very nice review. Thanks!
You can keep that Three screw bolt on neck. My 1970 tele bass had the four bolt and weighed a ton. The only resemblance I see is the shape of the body. It does sound nice but I just don’t trust that neck.
it does have kinda the glassy neck pickup of the rick
Excellent review.❤❤❤
Great review!!! I have a Vintera 50s p bass and it is a great instrument, I really want to check out this telecaster bass after your excellent demonstration.
It's a fun bass to play even without an amp!
Got me one. Surf Green. Previous owner put a Badass III on it. Hell yeah. What a Bass. This Video/Review was, together with 3 others, responsible for GAS kicking in hard. Bass is a little harder to play, but that sound … Killer. Thanks for GAS-Attack ! ;-) By the way: What Flats do you use?
Bravo!
The pickup is actually a "mudbucker", the difference between a Gibson one and a Fender Wide Range is that the Gibson design was a sidewinder while the Fender Wide Range is an upright humbucker design, but with the pole pieces adjusted in a similar way to what we usually find in a P-Bass split-coil, in a way, they are more similar to Guild HB-2s from the 70's than to the Gibson ones, including the EB-4L pickup that were actually 4 coils wired together.
Is not a mudbucker, the mudbucker only have 4 pole pieces in line so a more reduce pickup area because of that and ceramic bars, this wide range humbucker have 2 parallel rows of 4 CuNiFe magnets each for a total of 8 pole pieces ona typical humbucker fashion with a wider magnetic field so bigger string coverage, this pickup is WAY louder than a mudbucker and have way more clarity and articulation, I would never compare with a sidewinder mudbucker, totally different animals, I have a tele bass and a gibson EB0 and put mudbuckers on fenders and sound nothing alike
@@IgnisIban The mudbucker that you are describing is the Gibson Sidewinder, that as i have said, it's a different design, but this one is also known as the "mudbucker" or more commonly "Fender mudbucker", because of the similarity in tone, but as you said, the Fender one usually has more articulation and clarity, and actually, the Fender one is closer in design, but still not the same, to the Guild HB-2 or "sludgebucker", as both pickups are upright double coil pickups, but the Guild one had an Alnico magnet behind the coils, also, the Guild one sound much more clearer that the Sidewinder, that curiously, they sounded that muddy because vintage Gibson basses usually had a "treble cut" capacitor, but if you retire that capacitor, it will be not that different in tone with a Fender WRHB or a Guild HB-2.
Nice. 333.Rick
I put a jazz pickup in one for somebody in the 90's but the humbucker read like 22ohms and the J pu read like 7. Not a great mod. It must have been 12 lbs!
Right!? Some of these made the Les Paul Triumph basses seem light in comparison.
Joe - You mentioned putting on Ernie Ball flatwound strings... were the gauges 40,50,70,95?
Yesiree!
@@joeiaquinto9214 Joe what do you have for PU heights. Mine seems a bit high 12/64th
@@401Blues Factory specs. I didn't change it.
On my iPad the tone is as close to a double bass as I’ve heard. Not at all what I had expected.
It can definitely get that!
Just purchased one of these, noticed when switching the factory roundwounds to flats I feel the E string looses a bit of volume..
what amp you running through there? never heard one of these cut through so much! I thought they were an EB0 percision for a long time but not anymore!
I'm running it through a fender Rumble 200 combo amp.
What were your tone settings? Were you boosting the mids and highs a lot?
😍!!!!
what strings you have on?
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Not even the Squier Bronco basses have these dorky "2-and-2" saddle bridges anymore, ffs... I'm afraid I must demand the ability to adequately intonate my instrument.
I really wish Fender would normalize updating the parts of vintage designs that never worked to begin with.
Shame, because it's gorgeous... I will probably still get one and just put a respectable bridge on it. 😅
I get it. If i were my only bass I would definitely replace the bridge but so far, it serves me.
@@joeiaquinto9214They should have made a new musicmaster bass for the vintera ii series...that would have made too much sense I suppose
So you're playing with round or flat wounds? Thanks
Flats
you slap 'ocasionally'?? 🤣
Guitar sellers just try different ways to improve their income ,that is why they produce different models for musical maniac,but there is no better pick up than this one of P Bass and it's place in the body of the guitatr is the right place .That is why any rickenbacker has no chance against P bass ,although his neck pick up has more low frequencies....
Tone it down with the "Hey what's up guys?" voice
I'm getting the old Squier T-Bass in the coming weeks - it's visibly been played, used n' abused, with a real Fender P neck and a top-loader bridge. Screw holes, worn Sunburst finish, the works. It's freakin' cool, and sounded like a monster through the crappy little amp I tested it on. Definitely gonna be even better on my Laney at home. These '72 T-Basses are my absolute favourite, visually, and the sound's awesome too, sort of halfway between an EB-0 and a Precision. Just hoping that mine sounds half as good as this! Might not be as meaty with the insanely light gauge strings I've bought ahead of time... (.085, .065, .045, .035, for the flexibility I'm used to on my short scale.)
No, you call my mother!
😅