Fender American Professional Series Jazz Bass V II - Roasted Pine REVIEW - is it worth the price?

[@cameronlesley2428]

I have this same coloured bass. Love it for everything I get asked to play. Country funk jazz blues rock. Does it all

[@Lorenzomiller82]

It’s a very versatile bass! I love the tone you get out of these pickups!

[@adrianpop68]

Beautiful sound.

[@recordlabeldao7820]

I have an 08 Mia jazz bass am std 5 string modded with barts new bridge and everything and soon john east preamp

[@Lorenzomiller82]

Nice!!! What do you think of the barts? I’ve got a bass w their humbuckers but haven’t had direct experience with their jazz style pups.

[@recordlabeldao7820]

​@@Lorenzomiller82oh their pickups are soo great it gives the bass more bite and low end. While they are hum cancelling.

[@ravenmills7777]

#fender #fenderreview #Music

[@Chief667]

I thought fender made a bass 7 when I first read the title LOL

[@Lorenzomiller82]

Not going to lie, that would be wicked!

[@recordlabeldao7820]

​@@Lorenzomiller82sorry but the neck on the bass is not roasted maple it doesnt say roasted maple on official fender website

[@Lorenzomiller82]

⁠@@recordlabeldao7820maybe it is the super natural finish that gives it that look. I do have several maple neck basses and this American professional neck is much darker. Appreciate the correction! Neck feels awesome!

[@recordlabeldao7820]

​@@Lorenzomiller82no problem its always great to correct. I guess they put some vintage tint on it

[@manhtiennguyen1704]

Do you know what is the string distance at bridge? 😊 I don't see it listed anywhere

[@hoompaloompaa]

i think its 19mm string spacing.

[@wrs840]

Most modern 5 string Fenders (and Squiers) are 18mm string spacing at the bridge. The Fender Roscoe Beck V is 19mm. It is crazy how may manufacturers and resellers don't list string spacing on fives and sixes. It's an important spec.

[@SimonChingon]

@@hoompaloompaaBridge has adjustable slots. But I’m pretty sure it comes at 18.4mm from the factory. Can go tighter or wider from there.

[@staringatrudeboys]

Was there any neck dive?

[@Lorenzomiller82]

I gig with this bass a few times a week and never find myself fighting it. Neck dive is almost non existent with a good strap. Feels great on the shoulders!

[@FreddieSmith-d9r]

It don’t have a preamp tho that’s crazy at 2000 bucks

[@Lorenzomiller82]

I completely agree. This bass should be priced 300-400 cheaper. Inflation is rough but Fender is just taking advantage of us hard working musicians at this point. I added a audere preamp for $90. I’ll have a follow up video soon with a comparison. The American ultra’s are almost 2400$ now :(

[@Cap683]

I have the four string version of the Fender American Pro with the V mod II pickups and active electronics have their place but these new Fender Jazz basses IMO are the best yet They have a very even response and quite a resonate low end that I think would be lost if run through an onboard preamp.

[@CNick75]

I don’t think the neck is roasted. It’s just painted

[@Lorenzomiller82]

@@CNick75 that is correct! Back when I did this video, multiple sites had it listed as roasted maple so had based my stats on those specs I had in front of me at the time. Those same sites have since corrected those specs and it’s now just listed as “maple”. Reminds me a lot of my charvel Jj that was listed as a 35 scale but is clearly a 34 :) It’s a great playing neck on the professional II and I do appreciate the vintage look. Appreciate the comment as well as the view!

[@MrRickburns]

Lefties left out again. Thx Fender.

[@Lorenzomiller82]

It’s ridiculous that they do not even offer a lefty in this range!

[@warwickdennis4114]

Man! Smile, act like you’re enjoying yourself. Bass sounds great.

[@Lorenzomiller82]

Thank you for the comment and I will work on that. My bass face definitely needs some work :)

[@ORIGINALDaveB]

​@@Lorenzomiller82Anyone who plays like you do with that technique and style doesn't need to smile. Next thing you know they're going to want to package you up in bright colors doing dance steps 😁