The american professional II sounds amazing, you can really hear the step up from the performer
@trenken Жыл бұрын
I cant hear much of a difference lol
@ToddTheJoker2 жыл бұрын
I am a drummer who plays guitar who has also played bass who loves to watch these videos. I hope that made sense anyway you guys are great and you do great demos.
@MrSparks54 Жыл бұрын
Due to the fact I was a kilobuck short of the American Ultra Jazz, I opted for the Player Plus in aged candy apple red. Absolutely love it. Of course I prefer the Ultra but it's over $1000 more. Thanks guys!
@cravecave5052 жыл бұрын
I hope you will never stop (again) making these infotaining Videos together! I like your sense of humor & the ton of delicious tones out of your fingers.
@boomer5231 Жыл бұрын
I now have the Dark night jazz. I have to say for me it’s the best Jazz I’ve owned. I’ve had USA standards, a USA deluxe, and Elite and a 75 vintage reissue. By far the professional 2 is a better bass. I have been a Pbass man for many years, and probably still at heart I am, but this may change that. Thank you Andertons.
@trenken Жыл бұрын
Whats better about it? To me the differences between these models is just so minor.
@Jerry_Fried2 жыл бұрын
I live in Corona, CA. The joke is that you can get a Fender made in Mexico by Mexicans or you can get a Fender made in America by Mexicans.
@bryantwalley2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it’s even the same person making both.
@xiaoxia52 жыл бұрын
good point.
@f3uibeghardt5222 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, yep. And there's probably more Whites working in the Mexican plant than there are in the American factory.
@TonyPuleo12 жыл бұрын
Lol hard to argue
@timkbt2 жыл бұрын
What’s the difference between a Fender made in the USA and one in Mexico? About 50 miles. 😂
@valemadreelusername2 жыл бұрын
Nathan and Lee, keep the videos coming!!! You guys are hugely entertaining and informative!! Love it!!
@sagittated2 жыл бұрын
The Capri Orange finish looks really really good in person. It's very rich and buttery. I love it.
@geoffreycarter39812 жыл бұрын
I agree its a cool guitar. I laughed at the "comes with a lovely box" though, pretty sad for Fender.
@haikat42 жыл бұрын
I don't usually like the look of pau ferro but the orange body really brings out the warm colors in the fretboard. It's nice.
@geoffreycarter3981 Жыл бұрын
@@haikat4 yeah this is really the only guitar I’ve thought it sounds so far. I’m sure I’ll get more used to it in time.
@BassAdvisor2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Last week I tried two AM perf and I was amazed at how well you can vibrate on those frets. Violin-like vibrato if you fancy, which is great in some instances.
@samiam55572 жыл бұрын
Another "NATE & LEE" bass show how superb! 🤗😊🎸 PS: the blue/black bass sounded best, and the orange was the best color....😎
@mostyles3282 жыл бұрын
Came to check out the basses, but stayed for the playing!
@bushDid9112 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic bass video, missed seeing these guys on screen. Would love to see a video on the ultra jazz V. It looks killer with the arctic white/maple combo. maybe in comparison against other 5 strings.
@scarey2me2 жыл бұрын
Pro II in a 5 string. Send it over and I'll send you a cheque. Honest. Another slick vid guys. Good job.
@thomascox38942 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making sense of the jazz bass range. Good info and enjoyable goofiness (as usual).
@charlescrisp2814 Жыл бұрын
the 3 tone sunburst finish is so beautiful
@mattgreven76154 ай бұрын
I can hardly hear a difference between the player and performer. I think you can hear more of a difference between the pro2 and Ultra. but I don't think ANY of them sound bad! Great video. thanks.
@thebirdwatchingbloke3991 Жыл бұрын
Best comparison I have seen. The differences are very obvious. I would have loved to have seen the American Vintage II in the comparison mix.
@maximum78ish2 жыл бұрын
I live in SoCal and dreamed with having a jazz bass. When I finally was able to get one I went with the Ultra. Roughly 8 months after buying it, the active preamp-which sounded incredible- completely died. The bass sounded amazing but having a $2,000 dlls bass with tech issues of this nature, just undermined my whole experience with my first Fender. Yes, it's under warranty but the whole process of fixing it has been a complete nightmare with Fender as it's almost a month and the tech is still waiting for the parts to be shipped.
@bigdaddyleen2 жыл бұрын
are you sure it didn't just run out of battery?
@maximum78ish2 жыл бұрын
@@bigdaddyleen 100% sure. I went and bought 2 pairs of fresh batteries (this bass requires two batteries) and both times the bass died. The issue is the preamp-which my tech is still waiting on from Fender. I have, however, grown fond of the passive mode. I added the MXR M81 Bass preamp and the Darkglass Harmonic Booster to my pedalboard and it's giving me amazing tones.
@mixc82 жыл бұрын
I am sorry to hear about your experience with the ultra. I am on the fence about getting the Jazz bass ultra from some of the reviews I read. I am deff going to get the P-Bass ultra or the G&L L-2500 750. The G&L L 2500 is a beast and I can get the best of both worlds tone wise and save some money and don't have to both the P bass and Jazz bass which I already own a few of them.
@maximum78ish2 жыл бұрын
@@mixc8 Cool! I'll check out the G&L L 2500. My issue issue sucks, man. I'm still waiting for the parts to get shipped to my tech. The passive mode sounds nice and with the preamp pedals I added, I've successfully compensated for the lose of the on-board preamp. I'm starting to get interested in a PJ bass config. Please keep me posted on which bass you get and how's it working for you. Cheers!
@bassyey2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, just stick to traditional. No batteries, no pcb shit, no noiseless shit, Will play 24/7 anytime.
@Tomasthanes3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this great comparison of the four Fender Jazz basses.
@Kimota82 Жыл бұрын
I prefer vintage-style frets, like on my MM StingRay Classic.... Man, that American Pro II has a beautiful blue finish. Beautiful maple neck, as well...
@maliwilliams72622 жыл бұрын
As opposed to Other channels, as a pro, you two are the most talented players working for a Retailer..Andertons are Very fortunate!!
@shawnhuff3920 Жыл бұрын
I have a fender American professional 2 jazz bass dark night its been my favorite since I got it
@enriquedelima3962 жыл бұрын
I do t always fully listen to the intros because I do t always have time, bit this one grooved so much i could not simply skip 😝. Rock on!!! 🎸
@jon_howard7355 Жыл бұрын
i've got a Fender American performer precision jazz few days ago and i love it, the precision it's a killer machine sound. I didn't wait to upload my first cover with this bass. The sounds it's great :P
@trevorbuchanan10542 жыл бұрын
Excellent video guys, extremely helpful on the Jazz range.
@edwardfields8029 Жыл бұрын
Sorry I'm late to the party. Great demo you guys put together. I think the best sounding bass without enhancement is the professional II. The ultra in passive mode was on par with the performer. Thanks and keep up the great work.
@bassicmike48 Жыл бұрын
What kind of strings were you running for this demo? The sound is really clean and mostly free of fret noise, but still bright with the tone on. Great video, as always. Thanks!
@billytrance68934 ай бұрын
AP II all the way. Why? Well, I own one. Besides that, they are lighter (typically) than the Ultra, I believe the AP II is the only line with the graphite rods in the neck for reinforcement to prevent warpage. Those V-modes are amazing!! Everything about it and on it is solid, perfect Jazz bass!! Highly recommend
@kotsosbass2 жыл бұрын
Guys you need much lower volume on your speeches there is a big difference between them and playing samples.BTW we love you 🤪
@meeamee8 ай бұрын
I just had a shootout at my local store, squier affinity, player, player plus, americans performer, original and ultra and the american performer was my favorite. Very comfy neck (maple + rosewood), lightweight, no frills, amazing pickups and easy to setup - vintage bridge and the truss rod adjustment are pretty straightforward. it packs less features than the am pro and ultra but to me less is more.
@Thanawolf2 жыл бұрын
That professional II dark night looks gorgeous. The kind of bass that you can cherish. Too bad it is too expensive for me. Now just hoping that i will win the lottery.
@jameskinsey418210 ай бұрын
I have a 1976 fender jazz bass I love it I also have a 4003 Rick which I play most of the time
@edennard12 жыл бұрын
Man that 4 string Ultra sounds amazing.
@davidgomezbass2 жыл бұрын
I love your energy guys.Thanks for the video 🙏😊
@room34 Жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable video as I bide my time waiting for that white Ultra to arrive from the Fender factory next week. All great basses but each is surprisingly distinct from the others.
@bushDid9112 жыл бұрын
that dark night finish really is killer
@optiTHOMAS4 ай бұрын
BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE! Brilliant! I'd love a full bass cover or that! 😎👌🏻 love that orange! It's so vibrant and juicy like the other orange p bass! The blue chrome looking "dark knight" batman one is gorgeous too! Beautiful instruments! Nothing will ever beat the classic sunburst with that lovely marble looking brown guard! Absolutely glorious! Fantastic sounding basses! 😅😎👍🏻
@thomasoconnor98365 ай бұрын
I've got the ultra, in Texas tea color, plays, and sounds awesome.
@pascalpohl93992 жыл бұрын
Thank you for amazing video. Could you please make a shootout with the Player plus jazz against the ultra. That would be interesting. Is the missing tone control a killer for the Player plus in your opinion. I owned a Player plus jazz and I have to say I use it nearly active only...
@McDoinky2 жыл бұрын
The Jackson 5 intro needed the neck pickup solo’ed… Too metallic.
@jimharrow81046 ай бұрын
Are these right out of the box Basses or have they been set up ?
@michaelotten1956 Жыл бұрын
Nathan K and Lee V.....my two favourite bass players on youtube. Out of those four basses I'd take the American Professional ll. To me it looked and sounded the best.
@porpoiserecords2 жыл бұрын
I love your reviews. I learn sooo much. Thanks.
@AndyRobinson10102 жыл бұрын
I love these guys, great videos, and amazing playing - but why are Anderton's pushing stock that is not available (Pro II)?
@luigi.zanini2 жыл бұрын
the last video together Nathan, real talented bass player...missing him 😞 26:39 finger 27:56 slap
@BrianPellerin Жыл бұрын
It’s a lot of needless talking to skip through but the recording sounds are very clean. Good work
@ElectricBoogaloo007 Жыл бұрын
6:37 I can't believe I actually laughed out loud for this.
@Bobby-wn5yr2 жыл бұрын
Like everything else fender at the moment: player plus and swap the electronics. No point in getting the American ones these days, half the time the QC is actually better out of Mexico, at best their pretty much the same. Player plus to ultra you can make a bit more of a balanced decision if you don’t mind the massive cost bump, but to the pro2, and performer it’s a no brainer, player plus and ditch the noiseless.
@Bobby-wn5yr Жыл бұрын
@photag216 I was talking more about QC, than parts as that’s what’s actually in control of the factory. Seen so many more pro 2’s with finishing issues last few years & it’s really basic shi like a hair in the finish or badly machined part that should have just been chucked out. The Mexicans do have less to work with, but they seem to be working better with it on average tbh. Can’t really say the same for the Indonesia factory tbh. They do seem to have more finish issues again, but then they are the cheapest. The high quality parts on an American fender are expected for the price, but yeah the QC in general is not good by comparison. But glad you got a good one
@Crushin12310 ай бұрын
For me, the flatter radius board on the Ultra and the flatter D shape neck = a win.....plus the added tonal options with those pick-ups and preamp - it's more expensive for sure....but if I was buying a jazz (which I don't think I ever would) it would be the Ultra. I have played many...and the 7.5-9.5 radius is just a tad too curvy for my hands. I would love a jazz bass with the 1.75" P bass Oval C shaped neck. I am in the minority there.
@leavproducciones Жыл бұрын
Professional II for 1900$ or Ultra for 2150??
@brianmcelwain49989 ай бұрын
I love these videos. These guys can play! Please note: Mexico is in North America, not Central America.
@wadefaulkner73 Жыл бұрын
I miss these guys
@Alexmayor00725 күн бұрын
Tengo un jazz bass delux mexicano y la verdad que me gusta mucho el sonido es un buen bajo pero últimamente eh pensado en cambiarlo por un ultra, valdrá la pena cambiarlo en cuestión de sonido , y comodidad ? Tal vez si tenga mejor construcción y calidad en el material pero realmente el sonido es mucho mejor para invertir y gastar el triple de lo que vale el que tengo ?
@thejonesbass2 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie the orange Mexican bass sounds awesome
@Farencio2 жыл бұрын
"Será que no me amas" of Luis Miguel. jajajajaja, I'm dying
@marco-vn8si Жыл бұрын
It's a theme of Michael Jackson, actually
@BLAKEISHart16 сағат бұрын
I cant help but think of Tapeface when I hear Blame it on the boogie
@adamwalcott_official Жыл бұрын
Hey, fellas, I am a new subscriber to the channel. It was an awesome and thorough review! I'm looking to get back into playing bass after a 10-year sabbatical, and I am thinking about getting an American Performer (I've always preferred passive Jazz Basses to active). The Yosemite Pups are a little tinny, so I want to replace them with Fender Pure Vintage '74 jazz Pups and also throw a Badass Bass II on there. How do you think that would work vs. getting a stock Pro II? I'd get a USA Geddy Lee, but I'd rather save $800, and I'm also a little apprehensive about the thick neck.
@GameBoyToast Жыл бұрын
Sunshine. Moonlight. Good times. Boogie.
@mercury81802 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Love it. Extremely informative. Thanks all.
@charlesfick729 Жыл бұрын
Guy on the right. Your fingers are super long where mine are short. With the narrow neck, would this be one of the better bass choices for guys with shorted fingers or are there better options for smaller handed guys??
@RogerBergqvist2 жыл бұрын
What about my 2011 American Standard in sunburst? Still a very good bass! A bass is a bass.😁
@TwoMinutesBass Жыл бұрын
when Lee play that american pro ii at bridge position, me immediately "aaahh that's the TONE.."
@Cap683 Жыл бұрын
They are great basses but at this time they are about $1800 USD. The tone and playability are the best that I have come across.
@jorgkrock3233 Жыл бұрын
.. you guys are great!!!! please do not stop this!
@joela.4058 Жыл бұрын
These guys are a hoot. Drink everytime you hear “nice!”
@oscarvestee5 ай бұрын
So the professional and ultra sounds the same in passive mode?
@simons.29485 ай бұрын
Love the opening jam chaps - funkyyyy
@zuffenhaus43552 жыл бұрын
The Classic Vibe series is the best.
@daniellavanderos2 жыл бұрын
Awesome intro 👍👍👍👍 Great you guys
@FingalPersson9 ай бұрын
Ultra is the only that i heard a clear difference on between the bases
@christopherfidler30192 жыл бұрын
Lee and Nathan should have a podcast.
@nathanking19702 жыл бұрын
Now there's an idea!
@bushDid9112 жыл бұрын
@@nathanking1970 an audio continuation of some of the All about the bass episodes such as the ones on chuck rainey and james jamerson, I'd love to listen in on that! just two pro bassists spilling the tea on bass history and their insider industry knowledge
@Loran1972 Жыл бұрын
Je viens de voir que vous, Nathan King, jouez sur scène avec Mark King (un lien de parenté peut-être ?) et Level42 !!! Super !!! Le live de Leverkusener Jazztage 2022 est excellent !!! Félicitations...
@karinvunderink73737 ай бұрын
@Loran1972 Ils sont frères.
@Loran19727 ай бұрын
@@karinvunderink7373 Oui, merci... j'ai su peut de temps après ma question qu'ils étaient effectivement frère... 😉👍
@ajbassfunk58722 жыл бұрын
As anthony kiedis would say aww yeahhhhh.love this channel
@ledhendrix50542 жыл бұрын
Great playing
@Topsy_Krett11 ай бұрын
Both pickups are on the front of my bass, thankfully! Quit with this "front/back" pickup referencing.... It can be confusing.
@johndelong92302 жыл бұрын
Guy's, tearing it up at the start!
@JoeyAndersonMusicProducer2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the Jackson's Blame it on the Boogie Accompaniment track?
@nathanking19702 жыл бұрын
Never you mind! 🤣
@laszloszaniszlo96623 ай бұрын
Awesome playing. Where is Nathan now? I miss him a lot.
@eckie4679Ай бұрын
Probably on tour with Level 42 🤔
@Visiondistorted2 жыл бұрын
Blame it on the boogie!
@doremioriginal Жыл бұрын
Just FYI.... Mexico is part of North America, Central America starts after Mexico!
@Luchodela Жыл бұрын
Did they Say "central América" with refference of the Player serie because it was Made in México?
@TheHermit722 жыл бұрын
Would've been nice to include the vintera series too.
@flanneljoe74732 жыл бұрын
As always. Awesome. Thanks
@paulsummerside2 жыл бұрын
When does the bass duet album come out lads
@MrWilson-WithaPbass2 жыл бұрын
The pro 2 is the best . (sadly I have the performer ...:-/) :-) Its not bad though . Theres a pro 2 in my future .
@BrianPellerin Жыл бұрын
4:05 the Player sounded the best out of everything imo
@WayneChurchill-zd3pm4 ай бұрын
From Canada Great sounds
@Feesh62 ай бұрын
Squier. Just got a pink one
@tonycarel17852 жыл бұрын
Another awesome review!!
@bfitz1112 жыл бұрын
What form of rumble amps y'all using in this vid?
@AllanGildea2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, ta!
@wjgreer Жыл бұрын
The Ultra sounded like it had a compressor in the path. I thought the APII sounded better.
@milolassiter11 ай бұрын
Good job guys
@karanbarnabas2 жыл бұрын
6:48 I'm dying 😂
@engreivanovic Жыл бұрын
México is also North America boys hahah besides that, this is a great video
@davidmitchell6807 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always, guys. I just want to point out a small geographical error. Mexico is part of North America. Central America starts South of the Mexican border with Guatemala and Belize. No worries, many of my own countrymen in the USA don’t realize this for some reason. Thank you for your impartial reviews. I will keep watching!
@determineddoug29452 жыл бұрын
Where does the Original 60s bass come in here? after ultra?
@PlayWithYourThumb2 жыл бұрын
Price wise, between the Pro II and the Ultra. Unfortunately the American Original series is currently discontinued.
@McDoinky2 жыл бұрын
The Japanese models are stellar, btw
@paultraynorbsc6272 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@BoogieBMWE34 Жыл бұрын
I strongly advise against buying Ultra Jazz Bass model. I am writing from my own experience. Although this instrument has everything very well, at a high level, the wood, its treatment, finish, original color of the pickguard, etc., has one terrible problem that completely removes it from any more advanced playing - very high action of the strings. On the HiMass bridge, when the saddles are lowered to the minimum, we have the distance to the neck from the strings, as in the cheapest instrument from the 80s. It is catastrophically high, disqualifying from any faster technical playing. The only way out is to give a new (!) instrument to a luthier to mill a recess for the bridge, but that's probably not why we buy a new instrument of this class.... I anticipate questions - I have Jazz Bass fretless on a regular Fender bridge, there is no problem in setting the low technical action of the strings. The HiMass just has a terribly thick foot, a base that adds a few millimeters to the level of string suspension. 100% failure.
@danzemacabre8899 Жыл бұрын
I seriously doubt that this is a common problem with that model and I would begin trouble shooting bridge, truss rod, nut ,all three will affect your action, so unless you have a seriously warped neck, this can be fixed, hands down
@BoogieBMWE34 Жыл бұрын
@@danzemacabre8899 I have serached web for the information about my problem, and it seems to be pretty common... i was reading many opinions about Himass bridge action. Sorry, but truss rod will not make lower strings over 22nd fret. I saw some people were putting platstic card between neck and body...
@warrenmorphis4208 Жыл бұрын
Love you guys! You crack me up...But your reviews are dead on and appreciated. I'd gladly take either of those beauties, b t w!
@deniseroberts8486 Жыл бұрын
I was told to buy American made because of better re sale value.