Fender Player Plus Active Jazz Bass V Demo and Review

I was actually plesently surprised by this bass. I has a certain something that i just can't put my finger on...
Fender Player Plus Specs:
Body Material : Alder
Body Finish : Gloss Polyester
Bridge Pickup
Pickups: Player Plus Noiseless™ Jazz Bass®
Controls:
Master Volume, Pan Pot (Pickup Selector), Treble Boost/Cut, Midrange Boost/Cut, Bass Boost/Cut, Active/Passive Mini Toggle
Bridge : Fender HiMass™ with Chrome-Plated Zinc Saddles
Neck Material : Maple
Neck Finish : Satin Urethane
Neck Shape : Modern "C"
Scale Length : 34" (86.36 cm)
Fingerboard Material : Maple
Fingerboard Radius : 12" (305 mm)
Number of Frets : 20
Fret Size : Medium Jumbo
Nut Material : Synthetic Bone
Nut Width : 1.875" (47.6 mm)
Truss Rod : Single Action, Head Adjust
Strings : (.045 - .125)
Gig Bag included
MSRP: $1250 USD
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[@GeniusIgnoramus]

Sounds amazing! Thanks for putting it through its paces for us.

[@PayneAvenue1]

You’re awesome Bully. In the past year of watching and learning from you religiously, I’ve improved on bass so much more than I’ve ever had in my life. Youre a bigger influence on me, I’m sure I’m not the only one, than the big name artists out there. Being that you actually sit down to talk and show us significant things. Let alone a great teacher. You’re the MVP. Keep doing what you’re doing because we love it.

[@josensototorres7070]

Great video, I’m really impressed by the upgrades that Fender is doing. An American ultra is $2,300 and this one is 1,000 less. I know they has a top notch quality but this Player series is serious. 👍🏼👏🏼Flea is my biggest influence 👏🏼🇵🇷

[@kjmusic56]

Great channel, great content and you’re a fine ambassador to the low end realm ! For me it’s hard to pick just influence but if pressed it’s James Jamerson all day ! His at the time, unique approach, melodic sensibility, rhythmic dexterity and overall crazy groove was ground breaking and still contributes to the musicality of bass player’s to this very day. So thx man for all you do and your contribution to the bass scene!

[@Dandroid61]

You did an excellent job demo-ing it. Now I may have to get one!

[@floydlay9189]

awesome bass all round,, great sound,fantastic colour,and a great review ,,thanks Bully again!

[@andrewawood3658]

bully very nice demo love the sound of the fender both passive and active this is the instrument for any gig on any occasion. beautiful tone

[@mpdjr77]

Hey, Brother! Congratulations on your Fender partnership and thank you for your remarkable videos. Anthony Jackson’s playing with Rufus and Chaka Khan did it for me. I didn’t know his name, at the time, but Man!, his playing captivated my attention. Blessings, Grace and Peace 😊

[@carolinevanderwyk4878]

Leland Skylar was mine at 34 I learned how to play after 8 spine surgeries with rods n screws at 57 I am back at it to help physically n mentally as pain everyday can beat you down, love ur channel Thank You!

[@nar____]

Justin Chancellor - his tone is mesmerizing, sounds almost mystical/magical or something and is definitely psychedelic, all are things I enjoy and use in my own bass playing lmao.

[@rl1049]

Your playing from 12:05 is so tasteful! Great demo. Arranged to test one of these at a local guitar store tomorrow. Wish me luck!

[@hvsolobassist122]

I was leaning toward a Stingray Special 5hh, but played both today and really like this bass. Thanks for the great video showing what it’s capable of

[@Chao7H]

Wow.... That bass sounds pretty awesome... Whatever setup you have really does it... Great low end and grit... and great playing of course.

[@beornthebear.8220]

Your playing is really good. Along with the growl of the bass, this is a good demo.

[@statimiresaint2591]

Boy, I’m mesmerized by that sound

[@Porknbeans05]

Andrew Gouche - His sound is instantly recognizable, his choices are superb and the man loves the Lord, having driven the groove on so many iconic gospel records.

[@Blakelysworld358]

Ariane Cap. Amazing player who gives all her energy to help others player better. I'm working through the pattern system book right now and it's helped my playing already.

[@warplaysbass1260]

The bass is so sic! Much love.

[@erinmustdie9191]

pumped for this giveaway!! especially for such a quality bass

[@carolinevanderwyk4878]

Very very nice Thank you for the demo beautiful ❤️

[@robertnewquest656]

Thanks for another great video my man.

[@kitsvn]

I really enjoy your videos, Bully! This may sound weird, but I’m a new bass player. The most influential player for me is Charles Berthoud. He introduced me to solo bass, and I was instantly hooked. I even got the chance to see Victor Wooten play. Bass has helped me out a lot in life. I’m so grateful to the KZbin bass community!!!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Bass soloing is fun, sounds amazing as well, for a beginner, don’t forget what our job is, to play basslines, that’s getting lost nowadays. Everyone is trying to be the fastest and play the most notes,

[@kitsvn]

@@bassimprovjams3772 thank you for the advice! You’re right. Even though solo bass is really cool, my favorite thing to do is learning about chord progressions. I like to try to improvise actual new (simple) bass lines to my favorite songs… usually failing miserably but having a great time!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

@@kitsvn no problem I didn’t want to come off as a jerk , hey go check out hobo depot channel Johnny Lee long he’s loved by bully and lobster I think you can gain a lot from Johnny, I love improvs as well that’s what I do actually on my channel if you get bored go check it out some pretty cool stuff on there, as long as your playing your never failing but learning something new, keep going, I’ve been playing 25 yrs and still have a ton to learn we’re all bets on the bass in this community, you’ll get like Charles just give it the time, there are a ton of videos on teaching how to tap and chordal progressions you’ll get there! Don’t get frustrated if you see people shredding the bass everyone started out just like you did, get your action as low as you can while it still sounding good and not buzzing if you need take it to a decent luthier and have him set your bass up and keep fresh strings on like at least once a month change them 🤘 if you need anything we’re all here to help homie!

[@kitsvn]

@@bassimprovjams3772 thank you again Jeremy! It’s the awesome, experienced folks like you that make me appreciative of this community. I’ll definitely check out Johnny! I do need to adjust my action, I’ve been practicing outlining chords and practicing major and minor scales with pressure on all fingers to control buzzing! I’ll subscribe to your channel for sure and avoid “boiling” my strings haha!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

@@kitsvn awesome man!! Keep it up! Hope it helped! Yea just go buy some new ones lol even with low action your fingers will still build the strength needed to play to high of action will only show ya down, don’t get me wrong with the strings a little high you will get some more tone that won’t have any fret noise but there is a happy medium

[@kyousuke8512]

I'm a guitar player who plays bass just for home recording, and I just upgraded my 90's MIM jazz bass to one of these.. I agree with you, there's something about it that can't be explained.. it just feels good in the hand, and it inspires me to play it (which a bass has never done before). Fantastic instrument

[@joeykeys6603]

Joseph Williams here Victor Wooten love his playing style. Love the way you slap that bass. You have a sick style of playing.

[@Jordanlopezmusic]

Yeahman! Sounds fantastic !!

[@AntonChigurh935]

V W- he inspired me because I had smaller hands when I heard of him which is funny because it is known that he actually had smaller hands as well as me. And his style of slap is unbelievable, absolutely love the guy.

[@AntonChigurh935]

Adding on to that, the reason why I am trying to win is because I don’t have a good bass, I only have one bass guitar and that would be an Ibanez miKro bass. I mean, it’s fun to play every once in a great while but aside from that, it is so uncomfortable to play for me so I am trying to upgrade my setup with a bit higher quality equipment, thanks bully

[@michaelkeefer4293]

I used to have an early 2000s MIM active 5 string Jazz Bass and I really didn't like the preamp on it at all. Turning up the bass control, even just a little bit, made the bass sound muddy and the treble boosted was really noisy. I left it set flat most of the time, the only adjustment I would make on occasion was turn the treble down or change the pickup blend. I got rid of that bass right after I got my US Stingray 5 back in 2009. I can tell from your video that the preamp in the new active MIM Jazz is much better. Noiseless and turning the bass up all the way didn't produce mud. Glad to hear they've made improvements to their active system. That bass sounds worlds better than my old MIM active Jazz 5 did!

[@adrienhasell2038]

That bass sounds really good I love it……!!

[@matthewf1979]

I went out and bought a Meteora bass after hearing your demo. It a pretty dang good instrument and a lot lighter than a P or J.

[@alanscharrer5255]

Thanks Alan for all of your content. For me, an older low ender, hands down influence- John Entwistle of The Who. Lead Bass Guitar

[@michaelolz]

I love you to death, man. You’re awesome. But probably my biggest bass influence would be Chris Squire. The guy was unorthodox to the point of illegal on bass guitar. The world misses him. He’s my favorite of all time.

[@son0fsocal]

RAIDERS BABY!!!!! Love your channel

[@BullyThaKidd]

Just win!!!!!

[@RumblinMan]

Such a sweet bass, man.

[@roryfunk]

sounds great!

[@ThatSaltyDog]

It's gotta be Steve Harris from Iron Maiden for me. His songwriting and playing made me want to play the bass guitar. Here I am, over 50 and just started playing about 5 months ago. Thanks for all your videos.

[@tonycarel1785]

This a very thorough and wonderful review appreciate it! I want one now. love when you did the in the mixed review. my question is would you recommend this base for a gigging musician that does like 3 gigs a week?

[@daviidj972]

Again a great review... my concern with you is to know if such or such bass will definitely match with my expectation because you play them all so well so far... I'm really confused now ! 😃 Keep on doing the good work Bless you and regards from Paris, France

[@davidt9513]

Victor Wootan is my biggest influencer. He is from my hometown and I saw him here earlier in the year.

[@Neo5142]

Stanley Clarke -he's a great bassist also his techniques are inexplicable his sound it's unique and also it has feels also his music influence like classical music and jazz when unite those genre in his playing it's mind blowing he's a bass magician for me

[@DustinDollinsShinBone]

The way you bend strings makes it look so easy.

[@TheDarkKnight73]

nice bass. I have the ultra pj and love it.

[@elihop9419]

💚💚💚LOVE that green!! 💚💚💚

[@ironblast5]

Passive tone is a must I don't know why so many companies don't include it

[@RodMcDonald01]

Nasty! Hands down Jamerson with the P Bass sound and crazy timing!

[@deadriandesaussure9391]

victor wooten - every time I hear him play it just gets my imagination running with creativity

[@joshuaford3812]

That's hilarious bruh. When you put those headphones after you put it on that super scoop mode lol

[@edennard1]

That thing has a damn good P. Bass tone. The one thing Fender Jazz Basses have is that grit that a lot of Jazz Basses just don’t have . I just might have to buy one of these joints..

[@davejones7475]

Awesome! And that's considering it's the 3rd time I saw this. Love your stuff and I'm convinced your a finger player. I'm also quite sure I'd buy this bass. Is there a way I could accomplish this and earn you a commission? I'm in Canada 🇨🇦

[@tonymickens8803]

I've Always Loved Pappa Larry Graham But My Biggest influence was Louis "Thunder Thumbs" Johnson when I 1st Heard Him in 1975 at the age of 14 I Had to Learn to Play, so my Grandfather took me to Grinnell Brothers on Woodward Ave. here in Downtown Detroit and got me a 1974 Fender Jazz and Fender Stack cabinet rig and the Rest is History, I got into Jaco, Clarke, Squire, Jones, Lee and the rest and STILL Going Strong at 61! @Bully Thakidd

[@hellizeo]

I know it's cliché, but les claypool. Another slap machine who I discovered later in life, Louis Johnson. I love incorporating funk in my metal playing to be a more dynamic bassist.

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Nice been waiting for this bully! Whoever ends up with her is gunna have one sik Jazz great review homie!! “Goldie” says your cheating on her while she has to watch you, Big Al is t to happy neither lol😜

[@daszugpaar]

Is Great Bass This KZbin Channel is mega super 👍🏼

[@TheGAMEGod_YT]

Fingers crossed 🤞 I win that bad boy

[@leftofcentergeartx2899]

Influence: Thundercat Influencer: Danny Stewart-Smith from BassJapanDirect. That man can absolutely play and his demos on very obscure vintage and new high-end MIJ basses go into great detail on how they can sound and what they can do.

[@yellowcat1310]

it'll go great next to my flame maple top j bass. it's got the same knob set up but that one you got is sounding a bit better than mine

[@henryfreeman7748]

The totally awesome Larry Graham also the late great Louis Thunderthumbs Johnson two kings of slap bass, those who don't know had better ask somebody... They are in a class by themselves and my favorite bassist.

[@bassimprovjams3772]

If you were to put a different pick guard what would you put on it? I love treble lol she sounds so good! Nasty gurl lol

[@powbarabajagal2435]

Very cool, would love to win one! love green. I'd say Joey Spampinato of NRBQ for my favorite bassist.

[@chrismorris3897]

I think one of those will be my second bass!

[@FalloutDaddy]

Ya know, growing up I loved hearing Chris Squire, John Paul Jones, Flea, and Les Claypool. But it was Bootsy Collins that inspired me to buy a bass and try to learn how to play it.

[@ericmain9872]

Good morning!

[@crossbones80]

Treble Up! Play that FUNK! Making ready to buy this guitar instead of a Gretsch G6120T-HR! But I'll probably buy both!

[@andresrubalcava_]

Raider Nation!!!

[@anotakudetective1546]

Unrelated but how do you compare a sterling by musicman stingray to an Ibanez sr premium or btb?

[@masterquan4891]

I have the Sire V7 5 and I know you use one how would you compare the Fender Player Jazz Bass? Just listening to it in the mix, it sounds much better than my V7. I am not very happy with the Sire V7, maybe it is just me.

[@MrZ1234]

Want to buy a player plus 5 string jazz bass, but I don't like any of the colors. Anyone know when new colors might come out?

[@ThatOtherAndi]

can somebody tell me what that bass is at 0:26 ? instantly fell in love with it

[@adrienhasell2038]

Just bought the 4 string version…..very very nice even though I’m a newbie….lol….I know I could have bought cheap but I had to have it….lol

[@robertnewquest656]

Great bass. Those pups are not silent, despite what fender says. I owned on. Just drop some hum cancelling pups in it, then it is golden.

[@Mariodupree]

I own it. Still learning to love it. Sounds a little hollow to me. Thinking about swapping the preamp for an Audere 3 band. If that doesn’t do it, I’m selling it.

[@joshua3580]

12 min mark, that's my tone. Boosted mid and bass w/ rolled off treble, always. What are you playing through?

[@reddhampton740]

Do you ever put flatwounds, tapewounds, or halfwounds on your 5s? Or are rounds more your style? This bass with some flats would thump the whole room I bet 😂

[@marcphillips7998]

Geddy Lee!

[@danafoster9735]

Henrik Linder from Dirty Loops monster bassist.

[@BARTFUNKBASS]

I've got the same bass in Opal Spark and it's awesome! The strings that came with it suck big time tho!

[@BullyThaKidd]

They do... no lie

[@Ew134-c7n]

Bully!!!! My biggest influence on bass is Byron Miller… George Dukes “Dukey Stick “and Reach for it”

[@henryfreeman7748]

That ax sure is purty, that green is mean. One of my favorite bassist is the legendary Bootsy Collins a true superstar, and my idol. Not trying by any mean suck up but you don't be no slough homey.

[@parrishmanuel1]

What amp setup are you using?

[@daven8905]

What strings are you rockin?

[@lancelittle593]

Stanley Clark.....yeah!

[@melvinbyrd303]

My biggest influence was the one and only Verdine White. Dude played every show like he was carrying the band. An absolute pleasure to watch.

[@XCLent0]

Lot of times thats not him playing bro.

[@jamielee7676]

Biggest playing influence would be Jaco, which at this point seems like everybody's lol. But the biggest inspiration of mine to play bass was John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin

[@shawnlewis220]

Charles Mingus, Louis Johnson, Francis Rocco Prestia, Andrew Gouche, Stanley Clarke, Joel Smith, Bernard Edwards, John Patitucci, Pino Palladino, Verdine White, Mark King, Reggie Parker. Melvin Lee Davis. Larry Graham. James Jamerson

[@fredparker3384]

Awesome review. Debating this or a Sire V8. Thoughts??

[@BullyThaKidd]

Have you played a sire before... and what is your budget?

[@fredparker3384]

@@BullyThaKidd I’ve played a V5. Budget is about 1300ish.

[@BullyThaKidd]

@fredparker3384 well that's 2 v5s soooo.....

[@BullyThaKidd]

Only problem is the v5 is passive and this one is active with noiseless pickups stock

[@samuelriley6806]

I think my biggest bass influencer is Marcus Miller. I would love to win that bass. I have been trying to get a nice bass but I just can not seem to save any money right now,it would be greatly appreciated 🙏

[@dexterhead8383]

My biggest influence would definitely have to be Maurice Fitzgerald

[@Mike-li5uv]

My biggest influence in the begging was Steve Harris but later it was Flea. Okay I know that is 2 influences but I couldn’t pick between the 2. 😂😂

[@maliwilliams7262]

Melvin Lee Davis, Without a Doubt!!

[@edennard1]

Melvin is that Dude..

[@hveal81]

two words: JAMES JAMERSON. His sound seems like he was walking on clouds when he played.

[@bizibetiko9778]

It changes day to day, but I would say the biggest influence on my playin right now is probably Joe Dart.

[@mariocortes3632]

Jaco!

[@marccarter1350]

Great Video. I have never really understoode the Deluxe Jazz bass. Never really needed that extra growl as i have that with my USA Standard! I have to admit, i find active basses hard work. I just turn my amp up for more punch. Active is like a 5 string bass to me, not needed.

[@russellzauner]

That's a beefy sounding baby...maybe give a different one away lol

[@kirkcrumpler6193]

IT'S GOOD...........I'M GONNA SLAP IT !!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deonhiggins2357]

Man!!!

[@randombassplayer_07]

Jaco, Maurice Fitzgerald

[@chicopm]

Like I said in the Instagram post, if it can't be you (really?)then it is Low End Lobster.

[@plopperator]

Do I win a prize for giving you your 170th like? I'll take anything.

[@BullyThaKidd]

Nope

[@plopperator]

@@BullyThaKidd Ok well I'll try being the 12th like then.

[@leebodean1493]

Phil Lesh and Mike Gordon

[@andrewrobertson3737]

Slightly muddy sounding b string other than that its good.