Fender Precision Bass Comparison (featuring Nick Maffei)

Squier Affinity - 1:27
Squier Classic Vibe - 3:53
Fender Standard - 6:36
Fender American Special - 9:08
Fender American Standard - 12:25
Fender American Standard PJ - 17:20
Fender American Elite - 20:12
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[@coldwar1977]

The P-bass is such a simple but *perfect* design, that's why even the cheapo models already sound good.

[@musenw8834]

Same for the PJs ☺️

[@paultraynorbsc627]

guys this has to be the best ever demo of bass guitars thinks for sharing excellent tones and it's great that you swap across too and have a play

[@donnix6931]

This is an incredibly thorough review of the entire fender/squier line of precision bass guitars. I appreciate your passion for the instrument, great playing as well. Don from Chicago

[@dannyc5182]

finally an enjoyable video with all the comparisons covered! thank you

[@TheBassChannel]

Thanks, man!

[@xavierarmendariz7155]

I really love the Classic Vibe series:p

[@Ewhit-je3os]

My dad bought me a squire vintage j bass for Christmas this year. I can’t wait to add the vintage pbass to my arsenal down the line! Great video! You just earned +1 subscriber!! Keep up the great work!!

[@grika9049]

Love that classic vibe 70 'i just got one after see this video Thanks guys this video was helpful for me !🤘♠️🤘

[@kaylonbuckley]

You guys should do an updated version of this video

[@Leiria65]

Love the new format!

[@denboe2894]

Love the seamless/on the fly switching of instruments.

[@ChrisRossUK]

I recently purchased a second-hand Squier CV 70s Precision (the exact one shown at 3:53) and it's a stunning instrument for the money!

[@bflo1000]

Amazing. Best comparison of pretty much ALL of the Fender / Squier models. Cool playing too. Especially Nick.

[@TheBassChannel]

You're going to love the next one.

[@bflo1000]

Great! I'll be looking forward to it. I actually watched the entire 25 minutes!

[@nick.raptis]

Really digging the comparisons! Can you make this a series and showcase some Js next?

[@JessieThorne886]

Excellent comparison. Good balance between talking and playing.

[@StillWeRide]

Best comparison videos on KZbin.

[@bethshair]

Great, great vid! Very helpful. That black Squier with block inlays is gorgeous.

[@sd3falco]

Great video guys.

[@wefukthenwo]

I really enjoyed this review. Just bought an Affinity bass with a famous jazz musician (James Morrison) signature on the head. Thought I would be disappointed with the sound but wow it sounds good. First thing I was goin to do is look for any possible upgrades but it doesn't need it. This is a keeper

[@A.A1995]

Even that Squier Affinity sounds good!

[@medmac2112]

splitterpoint22 For sure! Honestly, it’s a better deal than the Fenders.

[@zaxzumu4605]

Just a shame that they seemingly scrapped that specific model. Now its a rosewood fretboard pj. No more classic maple fretboard standard p.

[@dvajstdoasa4102]

it sound good because it has seymour duncan quatter pound pickup

[@Baci302]

@@dvajstdoasa4102 Stock?

[@9thchild358]

@@zaxzumu4605 You can still get it in the starter packs.

[@panych3198]

It’s amazing comparison, well done. I have one of the 500 P-basses Am Ltd Magnificent 7 line - love it.

[@paultraynorbsc627]

watching it again this morning best wishes Paul , Liverpool UK

[@TheBassChannel]

+Paul Traynor So glad to hear you enjoy the video!

[@ericj9160]

Another fantastic demo video! Now I have to upgrade my P-bass. My first bass was an infinity,

[@rome8180]

It turns out almost every bass sounds good if properly played through a good amp.

[@churchofsighandthology]

Played Marcus Miller V7 for a year and got so sick of that active "7-knobs-and-a-switch" shit. Bought P-bass on sight just because it has only two knobs. And they actually do stuff. It's heaven. Can't go wrong. Lucky to find out later I also love the P tone. It was the tone I always searched for but never got on the "versatile" Marcus Miller.

[@musenw8834]

Yea cos typical fender Js are single coil basses by nature, while P basses are humbucker no matter what. Nevertheless you could get close to a passive P with the neck pickup of a passive J rather than an active J. Active basses are designed for a lot of tone shaping, soloing and other more niche applications, and have the burden of batteries and stuff all.

[@musenw8834]

Humbucker coils will give you a more saturated, solid sound than a single coil sound. Goes the same for guitars

[@grahamcharlton9704]

Really useful. Thanks.

[@Derrick8657]

Best comparison video of Fender Basses.

[@jonathancollins3785]

Very good and useful demo. The Elite clearly seems to have a greater tonal range with its active pickups but I would have thought that by adding some compression and EQ in the signal chain the very same tones could be reproduced from the Fender Standard upwards. I'm looking to acquire a bass for a studio project so would be interested in other people's views on this. What do you think?

[@patrickserena1108]

Used to be a J-bass man, but at the price point of the CV70, I just had to try it and damn! I have tried MIA P’s but nothing honestly comes close to my CV70; piano-like overtones and that neck is just to die for! I have switched to a hi-mass bridge and SPB-3 pups - it just rips! Pure tone machine with a gnarly growl and sustain for days. Fits the Orange Terror Bass and Sansamp soooo well!

[@ulash12344321]

İsn't squier classic vibe 70's P? Not 50's I think...

[@TheBassChannel]

+Ulas Tercan You're correct. Nick had a little slip. We forgive him, though.

[@ulash12344321]

I hope my comment didn't sound offensive. I really like your reviews. This one is great as well. Really brings vital info for ones who is new for P world. Even there are many things to catch for the long term P lovers/players like me :)

[@TheBassChannel]

Ulas Tercan Not offensive at all. We really appreciate your support! Thank you for watching!

[@basslover1345]

It is the classic vibe 70’s. I just got one, a seafoam green and it it a very beautiful bass. And sound and play amazingly. I am very happy. It will be a keeper.

[@andrewnibbi]

Bass Lover I’ve got the same one in the Green and it’s probably my favorite bass I’ve played. Such a cool vintage look to it, and with flats it’s super fat and thumpy

[@leonardohercules8292]

Have you made any reviews on the Fender Deluxe Active Precisión Bass Special

[@StarZendonna1687]

I must say this you boys play some funky basslines here I'm impressed

[@tonybassbaq]

What would you said about the diference between the American Standard PB and the American Professional PB?

[@EsseaMusic]

Love this video just for how nick gets into his playing

[@TheBassChannel]

Same

[@del5582]

Really cool melody with the harmonics toward the end.

[@hectikmgj]

I'm looking for another Fender PJ, my trusty PBass Special has never failed me but would love a white PJ bass, which models should I hunt for. I'm very thrifty so used gear is preferred.

[@EvanBradleyEDB]

Well, that was the best part of my day!

[@canozano]

i really like the edit in the beginning

[@davidrichardson7687]

I love the Black Maple Neck Classic Vibe it has a fat sound especially with the tone rolled off good Demo. I purchased the Black Classic Vibe 70's Precision Bass and love it even with the stock pickups.

[@ijuarez13100]

Awesome channel!!!!

[@OdgeBrown]

When he said "Fender's Corona Factory" I thought it was some kind of dark joke..... then I realised this was posted 3 years ago.... unfortunate coincidence.

[@Ampher03]

Good ol Corona, CA. That town will now always be unfairly associated

[@allghilliedup21]

I'm a huge advocate for the Mexican Standard Fenders. All the P-Basses I've owned for longer than three months were all MIMs. Love them. The necks on the new ones feel amazzzinnngggg

[@freyjrgensen8015]

BlackIce definitely also the bass with my favorite tone. Works without problems and makes you Fall in love with it.

[@arissp4950]

do they need an upgrade like the bridge, pickups or something?

[@passenger1jaro]

I would change the bridge for something more substantial (Kickass, Badass bridge etc), but that is just my personal preference as I play with pick and usually I hit hard, so it gives me more stability and response. I would say that same goes for pickups or tuning machines. Pickups are in general nice and tuners as well. You can change them after some time if you will feel like, but definitely its not necessary. Hope this helps

[@arissp4950]

thanks definitely helps. i wanna buy a new precision and im between a standard mexican and then upgrade it and the 50s precision with the lacquer finish

[@passenger1jaro]

I played both, they are both great. just keep in mind that 50s one has quite chunkier/ thicker neck and wider nut (41,3 mm vs 44,5 mm). I have small hands and even though I love 50s one, I cant play it :) So me personally, I would rather buy standard and keep the money difference for possible mods

[@torisdad2467]

I swapped the neck on my affinity p bass with a jazz neck from a squier vintage modified and added SD quarter pounders. With a proper set up and some time spent on the frets you can make an amazing bass and still be at a fraction of the cost of a fender. I've even looked into getting a new fender since i changed mine around and just like the way mine sounds and plays... not bad for a bass I have less then $200 invested in.

[@FoamSquatch]

I have the classic vibe. Absolutely love it. Had a VM jazz but sold it as I never touched it. Getting ready to buy an Aerodyne Jazz, which will probably be my main Gig Rig, but I will never ever sell the CV P Bass.

[@ec-hi1br]

Which is the weight of the American Special Fender precision bass?

[@kandiheller8785]

That Classic Vibe black bass w/ big block inlays is actually a 70’s replica and I bought mine from Sweet Water.

[@jamesr6497]

Although I like other Basses like Rick and Stingray... when I think of Bass usually Fender P-Bass is what comes to my mind.

[@gasparhernandez2139]

I love my american standard in punk rock Olympic white/black pickguard. After watching this I can clearly hear that is the bass for me. But I do want all of these.

[@antonyhope8708]

Great tones, good comments about instruments and nice friendly looking guys . Awesome vid

[@wmdbassplayer]

Old video, but I had to check it out. I just got a Fender Vintera 50s P Bass. Over 40 years playing bass and it's my first Fender and it KILLS! Almost all my basses are active and I wanted a simple bare bones work horse. I think my next bass will be the Squier CV 50s, (not 70s, lol!). I really dig the single coil and can't afford the old Fender reissue.

[@saz123ful]

Great review guys!!! In the end , as I can understand, the differences between all these models to justify their prices are all the other things except their wood quality... and personally I don't know if it matters!! And I don't know if this is the only thing that is different from boutique brands to justify their 4-5-6 grand prices above... My think is that the players have made the difference in the history of music.. Thanks

[@musenw8834]

Yes they do affect to some extent, due to the resonance of the wood.

[@musenw8834]

But as the prices get higher, they differ in subtle nuances, which wouldn't be easily heard by most of a live audience if you used a $400-$500 bass as opposed to playing vintage or custom shop basses (which will set you back around twice that price)

[@yofrantovar9463]

Just wondering... The american standard had old strings, right?

[@jcsk8]

That Squier classic vibe is mine way to go from the bunch. The active on impressed me too.

[@pattonPwr]

Squier Classic Vibe 70's pbass 3:53 is the best of all .. for the quality and for the price.. no question

[@bobt5778]

Great vid. They hit it on the head. All of these sound pretty good, but you'll get more durability as you move up the product line.

[@RICK-te3qh]

As Master Groove Legend Sean Hurley will proclaim, there is something just creepy/mystical about the premise of that P bass. Stuff wanders around in the world of sounds and trends but the steady eddie kings like the tube amp, real cymbals, human feel and the P bass... there will always be that need for the most welcome bass worldwide. It is the Golden Retriever of basses. Always adored at an event.

[@Solelova67]

The Faces he makes is classic. Seriously though, great P bass review

[@maxtheprimitive6430]

i have emg gzr pickups on the squier pj affinity sounds great but the tone need quality like a standard

[@aarondavis4341]

I just got my second affinity pbass,I Alive squier guitars.i got the pbass like I said then I got a vm70s and a skull and bones bass,squiers version of the mb4. I have a couple actual Fenders also, but I find myself playing my squiers more

[@howardroark4227]

This is how all the reviews should be.

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

...the Squier 50's Classic Vibe P-Bass I own is a very accurate reproduction...maple 2x4 neck, skinny frets, pine body, brass saddles, higher-mass bridge..

[@scottpolston6137]

Love fender squire basses I got a elite jazz bass tobacco sunburst rose wood finger board with huge pearl inlays best bass on earth

[@craigdamage]

AMPEG B-100R makes ALL basses sound better. In 1998 I acquired my first "serious" bass rig. A GK 800RB head on top of a SWR 2x10 and an AMPEG 1x15. It was OK sounding but I kept plugging my Jazz and Precision bass into my B-100R combo amp because the tone was way...WAY warmer and had a full rounder sound.

[@vassili87]

Finally I hear my "Magnificent 7" Ltd. Ed. played right! ;)

[@Pleasantviller]

Squire CV should be the 70s reissue for the hi-gloss and block in-lays, oh, and bound fingerboard.

[@coldwar1977]

2:35 (Affinity) vs 4:47 (CV 70's)

[@hitsfromthebong7629]

That Squier Infinity sounds killer!!

[@risingstorm679]

Affinity

[@v33punk]

Yo! It's Nick!!

[@leonardojesus9094]

i loved this affinity p bass. great sound for a low price!

[@kabassa]

Leonardo Jesus agreed

[@karadordarkraven]

Great stuff. Can we see some Thunderbirds or Ricks!!!

[@DrKFC69]

Karador Darkraven I would love to see a rick comparison, but if only they weren’t so expensive

[@Ithumpify]

I had the Special with the grease bucket. Sent it back to Sweetwater.

[@willscarlett1000]

I got standard precision, sound beautiful, don't change for nothing

[@nonahyobusiness8063]

Best part of the video: 20:46 Just watch this over and over.

[@MicaelAzevedo]

Víctor woolen?

[@b1U3b0i]

cool review, but how about SQ VM PJ? I'm deciding between vm pj and vm 70 j bass. Cheers

[@MicaelAzevedo]

Try the basses, different neck withs! The old PJ models had jazz bass necks in P body's, nowadays they have P body's withs P necks (1.65inch against 1.5 in jazz basses)

[@Infinighost]

I feel weird about the fact that I like the Squier Affinity bass's finish the best. And it sounds good!

[@dylanrandalldrums]

Saaaaame

[@jamesw9111]

Is it me or does the Affinity series sound like one of the best?! PJ American standard was my favorite

[@fromaggio7654]

The J pickup gives some more "spank"

[@bepivisintainer2975]

same's here

[@musenw8834]

PJs are a beauty: Precision for the neck pickup and a clean jazzy sound if you blend the bridge and P pickup together

[@CEKISBACKmetalTV]

The Squier Classic Vibe is the deal.

[@farisfuad1150]

Sweet clank on the american standard 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@ElectricLabel]

The Squier Affinity steals it!

[@drury2d8]

What strings does the american fender special have ?

[@TheBassChannel]

Darren Pinto At the time of filming, I believe it was equipped with RotoSound 66 Nickel Wound Strings.

[@luigi.zanini]

my favourite: American Special and American Standard

[@vassili87]

The American Standard Series was born in 1995! ;)

[@guitarmaster50]

Super❤

[@claudearthur4532]

Great review but not sure what weight has to do with anything. All my basses are light and have held up for decades.

[@deafprof]

I love my P!

[@pillepalle3614]

That elite though 💪

[@mikelabelle1145]

Every line with the "snare hits" Christ man 😂😂😂

[@nberrios777]

Cant really hear the difference between the Elite (passive) and the performer. 17:57 (performer) compared with 22:06 (Elite). The darker fret board has a slightly warmer sound (my preference). Overall, not really worth the nearly thousand dollar difference when you need a versatile P Bass. Lastly, a nice amp will blow away almost all of the differences.

[@fonkamex]

Between the Americans special and standard there is a big difference in term of the bridge (high mass)

[@leonidis6225]

wouldn recommend the affinity,dont care for the sound and i saw a few of them have setup problems.the classic vibe sounds realy good and ill take it anyday vs the mexico fender.american special is so so.american standart its just too expensive for what you get.elite,,,its in a league of its own.

[@chuckcarney2099]

No doubt the 70's Vintage Vibe Squire P Bass Sounds more like a Fender than Fender.. To my ears, it Sounds better than All of the the American Fenders you 2 compared them with.

[@marcmiralles6577]

Is the Elite avalible in 5 string??

[@TheBassChannel]

Yes

[@grantkoeller8911]

Rosewood is much harder than maple. What is the Janka Hardness Scale? The Janka hardness scale (often referred to as the Janka hardness list) is an industry wide measurement of the hardness of wood. The higher the number the harder it is. The test measures the amount of force required to embed a .444-inch steel ball to half its diameter into a material. The more force required to embed the steel ball, the harder the material is. Maple is 1450, yet Brazilian Rosewood is 3000!!!!!

[@whamni]

A good review guys, but play a Sire V7 the game changer

[@johnong2655]

Sounds nice for a jazz style bass, but doesn't sound anything like a P bass

[@MrHattrick63]

I like rosewood necks best

[@rugrat1965]

Will rocks!

[@brianjezuit4085]

Not bad, not bad... 🎸

[@coloradoguy1109]

How does having the p/j pickup configuration really affect the sound? Can it get the same exact sound of a standard p bass + more or will it have a different sound all together because of the jazz pickup?

[@dingeskerz]

It has the same sound as a normal p bass but with the added benefit of a jazz pickup.

[@thraftofcaanan281]

I own a fender American elite, this exact same one and I can attest to how perfect and beautiful it is. My only gripe is the active pickup though, because I find that the ch0nkyboi bass drains the battery so fast that it requires you to swap batteries every 3 days or so. But that should not deter anyone from such a perfect instrument, the performance of this bass is the best I've ever experienced and I've played a ton of bass guitars.

[@cankucuk17]

Jay Turser forever! :)

[@johnathan649]

the guy on the right is hilarious to watch playing :)