Fender Player II vs Fender American Pro II Precision Bass

Comparing the Fender Player II Precision Bass with the Fender American Pro II Precision Bass. Acoustic B20 Practice Amp
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[@samlelowitch]

Yes, Ensenada is in Mexico. It's the location of Fender's factory in that country. I like to buy USA Fenders on the used market. For me, that gets the most value for the dollar.

[@BobBlackBass]

Hey Sam, thanks for the info. Yes, that's a good way to get a high quality instrument at a good price.

[@barackmycat9448]

I`d take the Player for 900 less. I`ve had vintage Fenders with that stupid truss adjustment and I am done. Since I`m now old I just record at home with short scale (light) basses and I have better sound than ever. Nice job on that sir.

[@BobBlackBass]

Thanks Barack!

[@ThomasTill-l7j]

I played one in GC, and I have to say that I liked the feel of the neck on the Player II. Thank you Bob for the comparison 👍🏻

[@BobBlackBass]

You're most welcome! I found the neck to feel the same on both.

[@ThomasTill-l7j]

@@BobBlackBass I have a Player l, so when I played the Player Il with the rounded edges on the neck, it felt alot better than mine.

[@pine3737]

HI Bob! I have a 75fifth anniversary Professional series PBass built in the middle of the pandemic. This feels like a handmade bass! It kills with flats or round wounds. I would say the The American will over time and now be the best choice.

[@BobBlackBass]

Hey Pine, you're probably right

[@MemphisMike901]

I just bought American Pro 2 V string P Bass, rosewood neck, sunburst body tortoise shell pick guard. Got it new in box just under $1500. Played the Player II MIM. It really did nothing for me. For me it was worth the extra $$

[@BobBlackBass]

Hey Memphis Mike, sounds like you got a great deal! It's all about the connection you feel with an instrument. I've heard it said that the instrument chooses you. I think that there's a lot of truth to that.

[@MemphisMike901]

@@BobBlackBass yes sir i have heard that said as well! Strangely guitar center has same Bass different color…they wanted $1499 Used. I almost bought it, but if spending that much, it had to be the color combo i wanted. I felt very lucky to find the base at the price i did from a dealer!

[@paultraynorbsc627]

​@@BobBlackBass 👍👍🎸🎶🎵

[@lilianablack4361]

The second one has a better sound . I think . Thank you

[@jamesreynolds4487]

I think in 2024 every player should be building their own custom bass

[@BobBlackBass]

Hey James, you're probably right!

[@EirikGunBass]

I have owned a couple of Pro II basses. There is nothing wrong with them. Great craftmanship. But I sold them. I now have a MM player II with a Lollar pickup and it really is a great bass. My bass is flawless, it plays great and sound amazing.

[@BobBlackBass]

Thanks for sharing!

[@robertmethia7080]

the pro 2 has re-enforcement rods in the neck along with the truss rod.

[@BobBlackBass]

Hey Robert, you're right and that makes a big difference!

[@TrevorBlair-cq3pk]

Another great demo video Bob thank you. I actually got the American pro11 in exactly the same colour black also with the maple fret board last year before that I had and still have a mim player not the 11 in tide pool colour also with a maple fret board in my opinion the American pro11 is a far superior bass, I suppose that iis reflected in the price but I now intend to do a few different modifications on the mim player just as a hobby, project.I do agree about the truss rod being a bit awkward on the American pro11.

[@BobBlackBass]

Hey Trevor, thanks for the comments. I agree, the pro II has a more refined sound I bet you could do a lot of mods on the player for that extra $900!

[@TrevorBlair-cq3pk]

@@BobBlackBass yeah Bob I feel now that I have the American pro11, it will be a bit of fun to file the edges of the frets a little, maybe put in new pick ups and possibly changing to flats, I would have more confidence working on the player now that is a pretty much my second bass after seeing some bass modifications on KZbin. Thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment.

[@michaelblaney4461]

Neck dive is bad but i had a 335 with a body dive when sitting down , much worse.😅 The American sounds more full.

[@BobBlackBass]

Haha yes it does.

[@eckie4679]

9 lbs - luxury 😄. My 74 is 11.3 lbs. This old timer can’t gig anything that heavy even though it’s still a great playing and sounding instrument. 😎

[@BobBlackBass]

8.5 is max for me!