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FIRST LOOK! - Fender Player II Precision Bass - EMPIRE MUSIC

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  • Опубликовано: 15 авг 2024
  • In this video our Anthony Pecora shows you the BRAND NEW Fender Player II Series Precision Bass. It's been a while since they've revamped their mid-level offerings, and we're proud to be one of the first shop to give you the details on these great instruments.
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    00:00 - Intro/About/Specs
    09:25 - Playing Examples
    17:07 - Conclusion/Store Info

Комментарии • 72

  • @dynodansmoking
    @dynodansmoking Месяц назад +45

    We can thank sire for them rolled edges

    • @bushDid911
      @bushDid911 Месяц назад +10

      Direct proof that competition really is good for the market and consumers, no matter the bullshit that corporations try to tell us.

  • @PlayWithYourThumb
    @PlayWithYourThumb Месяц назад +6

    Liking the look of the Birch Green. The rolled fingerboard edges are definitely an upgrade.

  • @LucaLindemann
    @LucaLindemann Месяц назад +6

    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! 👋👋👋👋👋❤

  • @Sean_thompson_bass
    @Sean_thompson_bass Месяц назад +2

    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.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  6 дней назад

      Fender did a good job these.. and the weights have all been good so far. Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @Roldycasual
    @Roldycasual Месяц назад +2

    Will grab one of these once they get to the used market.

  • @tomf9292
    @tomf9292 24 дня назад +2

    Wish I could get yellow with rosewood finger board. I’d buy it today

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  6 дней назад

      Unfortunately, that's not an option. Would look super good though. Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @r.l.rachel740
    @r.l.rachel740 17 дней назад +1

    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.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  6 дней назад

      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

  • @levintt
    @levintt 27 дней назад +2

    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.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  6 дней назад

      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

    • @levintt
      @levintt 3 дня назад

      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.

  • @thomasfioriglio
    @thomasfioriglio Месяц назад +5

    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.

    • @BADDying
      @BADDying Месяц назад +2

      Am Pro II is a great series as was the Elite series

    • @AJett35
      @AJett35 Месяц назад +2

      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.

    • @stvlake
      @stvlake 12 дней назад +1

      The neck of a Am Pro II P bass (the shape) is what makes it a must buy in my opinion over the player series. That and extra neck stability with the rods.

  • @trailblazeratv6306
    @trailblazeratv6306 14 дней назад +1

    Ben Shepherd from Soundgarden plays a made in Mexico black with white Pickard P bass

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  6 дней назад

      GREAT PLAYER!!! GREAT BAND!!! Thanks for the comment and for watching - Anthony

  • @Anjohl
    @Anjohl 29 дней назад

    Wonderful video!

  • @carlton1390
    @carlton1390 Месяц назад +1

    Nice! Why does this sound sooo similar to all the other p basses here (including Custom Shop)?- the Fender Rumble amp.

  • @glenny5081
    @glenny5081 Месяц назад +12

    They can't even throw in a cheap gig bag at $800?

  • @TheBassfresh
    @TheBassfresh 26 дней назад

    always the best reviews on youtube! pau ferro is more dense than rosewood, closer to maple., I like it.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  6 дней назад

      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

  • @johnrigby6924
    @johnrigby6924 Месяц назад +2

    Anthony, your fingers make anything sound great. That can't help the more expensive lines surely?

  • @davidwright2093
    @davidwright2093 Месяц назад +4

    hmmm, to buy one of these or the Vintera II Precision...

    • @donnix1192
      @donnix1192 Месяц назад +3

      @@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.

    • @TonyOnDrums92
      @TonyOnDrums92 Месяц назад

      Buy both lol

    • @AJett35
      @AJett35 Месяц назад

      @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.

    • @donnix1192
      @donnix1192 Месяц назад

      @@AJett35 I love my Vintera l 50s p , I don’t think the price difference is worth a V ll

  • @seanoxton5572
    @seanoxton5572 Месяц назад +1

    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.

    • @hunpisi8829
      @hunpisi8829 Месяц назад

      That’s the reason I didn’t buy it

    • @NoMoreMrNice
      @NoMoreMrNice Месяц назад +3

      It’ll darken in about 20 years.

  • @jasondorsey7110
    @jasondorsey7110 Месяц назад +1

    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

    • @joesmith8398
      @joesmith8398 Месяц назад

      Tahitian Coral and Taos Turquoise would be sweet !!!

  • @pcorriveau1982
    @pcorriveau1982 Месяц назад

    Fun fact: it sounds like my active EMG 35P pickup which also has 10 of output impedence.

  • @jesusfernandez9273
    @jesusfernandez9273 29 дней назад

    Does anyone know the main difference between the player ii and the pro?

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  6 дней назад

      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

  • @NicholasMartini-nv7mh
    @NicholasMartini-nv7mh Месяц назад

    When in the store?

  • @tonycampbell9626
    @tonycampbell9626 Месяц назад

    All my basses regardless of price are like my kids. I take care of them.

  • @4stringz.
    @4stringz. Месяц назад

    Are the Precisions chambered?

  • @dirkjanklijn9949
    @dirkjanklijn9949 Месяц назад

    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.

  • @barbaraanneneale3674
    @barbaraanneneale3674 Месяц назад +4

    I was in a guitar shop for almost 20 years. The Mexican fenders were far better than their American counterparts.😊

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  6 дней назад

      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

  • @roofkorean6948
    @roofkorean6948 Месяц назад

    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.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  6 дней назад

      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

  • @CountryFenderBass
    @CountryFenderBass 3 дня назад

    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?

  • @jhonybotacio
    @jhonybotacio Месяц назад +5

    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

    • @AJett35
      @AJett35 Месяц назад +1

      NEW COLORS!!!!

    • @NoMoreMrNice
      @NoMoreMrNice 29 дней назад +2

      Replaced pau ferro with rosewood.

  • @johnnyfreeman1018
    @johnnyfreeman1018 Месяц назад +1

    Fender needs to innovate....not keep coming out with new old versions of their basses and guitars

    • @jdssurf
      @jdssurf 27 дней назад

      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.

    • @jdssurf
      @jdssurf 27 дней назад

      It's not a new style bass, it's the new year of a classic model.

    • @tomf9292
      @tomf9292 24 дня назад

      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

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  6 дней назад

      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

  • @smrubelmedia
    @smrubelmedia Месяц назад

    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.❣

  • @donnix1192
    @donnix1192 Месяц назад +2

    Not impressed , not much difference from the player series.

    • @YFZ52
      @YFZ52 Месяц назад +6

      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.

    • @donnix1192
      @donnix1192 Месяц назад

      @@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.

    • @YFZ52
      @YFZ52 Месяц назад

      @@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.

    • @donnix1192
      @donnix1192 Месяц назад +1

      @@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.

    • @YFZ52
      @YFZ52 Месяц назад

      @@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.

  • @barbaraanneneale3674
    @barbaraanneneale3674 Месяц назад

    This is not impressing me.

    • @jdssurf
      @jdssurf 27 дней назад +2

      explain yourself.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  6 дней назад

      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