USA or US-NAY?! | Fender American Standard Precision Bass [Review/Demo]

Are American axes actually worth the money? Let's find out!
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[@t.j.meechan682]

Never been a huge P bass fan, but that sounds great. Probably holds its resale value pretty well too.

[@JonnyDibble]

I wasn't a fan for years until the bug bit me 😍

[@t.j.meechan682]

@@JonnyDibble i think I'm starting to come around. Difficult to replicate that tone.

[@deanworsley5208]

I’ve been a bit different, always loved a P bass but never enough disposable $$ to drop on one but I discovered the ‘Player’ series (MIM) recently and it plays very, very much like this one seems to. Mine has a pau-ferro fretboard, rosewood replacement, which has an even tighter grain (I think anyway) than rosewood. Definitely worth a look, at well under half the price of American model I don’t think that extra expense is justified, obviously I might be a little biased but I have played both and really can’t tell the difference except the numbers on the price tag 👌

[@Metalbass1979]

I've had my Mexican Jazz bass since 1998 and love it. I got my USA Jazz in 2001. If anything ever happened to it, I'd probably quit playing. There is so much character to the way it plays, sounds and looks. As far as value for the money, Mexican is definitely the way to go. If you want a lifetime treasure, it's the American.

[@JonnyDibble]

Totally! It's like they're not the best value for money initially... But if you intend on having it as a long term bass, it is!

[@steverolfeca]

If you’d stop playing because of the loss of one instrument, then you have absolutely no idea what it means to be a musician.

[@Metalbass1979]

@@steverolfeca That was more of a euphemism that I'd be completely heartbroken and not a literal statement.

[@andyunwin9260]

I've owned a rare old mix of basses over the years. My impression of US made vs Japanese vs Mexican Fenders vs the various Squier locations is often down to the "quality" of the wood. The Squier necks in particular don't feel as "robust". It's not a criticism in any way, it's just the way they are.

[@JonnyDibble]

Yeah! I'd totally agree with that. My CV squiers are much lighter and you can feel that they don't resonate as well through the wood but they aren't bad by any means. Cheers Andy!

[@daveandrews5485]

I have Mexican, Japanese and American Fenders and the US made bass is by far the best, it isn’t even close. That is not to say the others are not any good, on the contrary, they are great basses but the American one is just so good. Yet another awesome video young man.

[@JonnyDibble]

Awesome! Yeah value for money can sometimes be subjective if youre intending on having the one bass for a long time. I rarely get a Fender I don't like in some way but the American is a step up as you say! Cheers mate 😁

[@ampthebassplayer]

Damn, that sounds incredible. Even though play a Jazz bass most of the time with my current project for the versatility, I consider myself a P bass guy in my heart. I always miss that split coil sound whenever I solo the neck pickup on my Jazz. To your quality point at the end, those little details really add up. I've been gigging with cheap basses for so long that I've gotten weary of those minor annoyances. The uneven-ness of the tone knob drives me absolutely crazy because it makes it so hard to dial in. One of these days I'm going to treat myself to a proper nice bass and that'll be a good day.

[@JonnyDibble]

Same here man! I've never been tempted by an American bass before because I've always gotten on with affordable basses but I do kind of want one for myself now! Thanks for checking it out my man xoxo

[@ChadWork1]

American Standard was updated to "American Professional". And yes they are noticeably better all around than the Mexican basses. Best value is to get a used one, then your resale value matches what you paid.

[@JonnyDibble]

Subtle improvements all round that make a difference! Absolutely, I almost exclusively shop on the used market and cam tell these definitely hold their value 👍

[@pedr0p0lis]

@@JonnyDibble here in Europe the going price for a 2nd hand MIM p bass is 600-700 euros, my MIA 2de hand was 950 with case, no upgrades needed so for 250 extra I would say go second hand, assuming the bass is in top order.

[@vinvenal4243]

Having owned an American Ultra, and a couple of MIM Fenders - a player and a vintera, the only thing I would say regarding value for money is that with the MIM stuff, I may want to upgrade the pickups at some point, but that's debatable. On the American Ultra, everything was top of the line. You'd never want to, or really be able to, upgrade anything IMO. I'd still say personally though that the MIM stuff is where the value is in the Fender line, especially used. And especially if you can get hold of something someone has already swapped out the pickups for something custom shop or equivalent, as generally speaking you don't pay for other people's upgrades.

[@JonnyDibble]

Hey! Yeah I completely get where you're coming from. It's labour too, so if you're happy to do upgrades yourself, you may be better off getting something more affordable upgrading to the specs you like in order to get the best value 😊 thanks for your insight!

[@1thess523]

I have a 2004 Mexican P and I just put some Lollar pick ups and now it sounds better, I might throw on a high mass bridge. I had a Japanese one in 1995 and it felt better than a lot of American ones back then I actually tried.

[@JonnyDibble]

Awesome! Hear nothing but good things about the Japanese Fenders. I've only tried one and it was brilliant! 😍

[@ironxmike83]

I have the same American Standard, 2013. Bought it new and threw flats in them. But I love knowing that they can still sound Rocking the way you play this one. The quality on these are great! 8 years in this has served me well!

[@JonnyDibble]

Amazing! A worth while investment 👌 wow I swear 2013 was like 3 years ago 😆😅 Thanks for checking it out!

[@hardlygrooving4221]

I have the exact same bass... and to say I don't play the same style on it would be an understatement :) crazy how much variety you can get from a single pickup.

[@JonnyDibble]

The beauty of a P bass! 😍 Thanks for checking out the video ☺

[@AirChurch]

To answer your question, now I want an American P-bass to decide for myself if they are worth it or not. 😊 Great video!

[@JonnyDibble]

Many apologies to your bank balance 😅 thanks very much!

[@pedr0p0lis]

Do it, you wont regret it....28 years playing a Jazz, and since last month a P bass, its my new go to bass.......

[@danadane2501]

I honestly don't care for a distorted bass channel at all but this bass pulls it off . Cool downward angle slap technique . I learned to to slap in an adjacent angle to the string but you pull it off better than I can .Excellent precision bass . Well worth the price . I would not pay the extra cash for a fender usa . Based on my experience .

[@SirenaWF1]

I think the QC in all of the guitars at every price point are improving. Squiers are seen more as a lower end affordable student guitar, where as Mexican made are more budget oriented with better hardware. American made are for those people who country of origin matter more. I know that for some people, having an American made guitar is a lot more prestigious than a Mexican made one. When the economy is going well where someone lives, they'll probably be more willing to spend a little bit more on a more prestigious instrument. I have an American Elite guitar because country of origin matters to me.

[@JonnyDibble]

Agree! You can get phenomenal value instruments around the £200‐300 mark nowadays. As well as cheaper components, the labour cost has such a big impact and the mass production. American made guitars will have more attention to detail and more "hands on" so the QC will natural be better 😊 I find guitar manufacturers quite interesting! Thanks for checking it out 😁

[@leighcoulson2148]

I did fork out for an American Fender P around 2010'ish. It's my most expensive bass by far (paid around £670 back then). Has a great punchy sound, pretty straight forward ...agree about the neck it's very nice however mine had/has probably the worst fret ends out of all basses. My cheaper basses, even a very cheap chinese Rik copy is better in this respect. It also is very neck heavy and constantly needs lifting. However still my keepy bass but not my most played.

[@JonnyDibble]

Awesome! Ah that sucks about the frets. Pretty unacceptable for an American model! I've had Player series ones with bad fretting but sometimes you just get a lemon I suppose! Thanks for checking it out 😊

[@Rxxbass]

Most of the basses would sound good if not great through amp/cab sims. It would have been good to hear the bass alone without the HX, also, a comparison with the Squier Pbass would have been good too.

[@JonnyDibble]

I need to remember to showcase the DI signal more! The Squier has aftermarket pickuos in it atm, going to change them back though soon so I can make some fair comparisons! Thanks ☺

[@Musouk66]

Thanks for this review. I’ve got a lefty one of these with a rosewood fingerboard and yes it’s a dreamy bass. It exudes quality and a better lighter grade of alder than the MIM player bass, which is great for the standing performer.

[@JonnyDibble]

Lighter without sacrificing the quality wood! Great basses 😍 thanks for sharing and checking out the video!

[@TPBass1224]

I've played a LOT of brand new Fender basses (US, Mex, JPN) and I'm astonished at how many of them are so poorly setup. I don't know how they leave the factory like that.

[@JonnyDibble]

Oh no! Sounds like they're being rushed? Maybe it a staffing thing in recent times? 🤔 Don't know but that's definitely unacceptable when you're getting beyond the player series!

[@davegrice3423]

Agree, I picked up a Player P (MiM) recently, and I could tell in the store its factory setup wasn't great. It sounded like the business, but played very average. About an hour after getting it home I had it smoothed out. Doesn't play as stellar as the Ultra I played side-by-side, but the Player is also about 2.5x less expensive, which was ultimately a factor.

[@TSBASSIST]

I think a good halfway point between the Mexican and American made Fenders are the Highway One and American Special. These are also discontinued but I think worth checking out if you can find them. I have a Highway One P and Jazz and they're easily my favorite basses. Great demo!

[@JonnyDibble]

Great shout! I've not tried any of those but heard great things. Another to add to the eBay saved search! 😆 Thanks mate!

[@Hellion73]

I own the HW1 2009-11, the one that they released with graphite reinforced neck and BAII bridge. Great bass👍

[@TSBASSIST]

@@Hellion73 Mine are the very same. Great indeed

[@aarondavis4341]

I've had many Squier(I got 6 now) mexican Fenders,I've wanted an American fender for years,I finally got a 1999 Standard PJ. Hen I got it I was a bit disappointed,their not. Much different than a higher end Squier. And my biggest complaint that I can't explain us how many strings I break on my American,I've had it 3 months and broke 4 strings, that's insane! I have a Squier affinity P that has 2 year old flats on it,never broke a string on it EVER. THE biggest difference is the electronics,if I did it over again I'd go buy a high end Squier it cheap Mexi and put all american pickups ,pots,and wiring,end up with the same thing for a few hundred less. I'm not concerned with retaining value or anything 🤟🤟 Btw that looks just like my American on mines a PJ with rosewood board

[@JonnyDibble]

Oh wow that's weird?? I've only ever broken 1 bass string when I was 14 haha. Not sure why it would do that! Yeah there are noticeable improvements there! Thanks for sharing mate! 🔥

[@recordlabeldao7820]

I have the fender american standard V 5 string in candy cola finish its soo lovely

[@daviddreadfull]

Nice edit to bring up the quality of the hardware and pots in the American Standards. My Matt Freeman bass always has loose hardware. I picked up an American Standard a while ago for $700 and it's my number one bass. Would I purchase a new one? Yes but only with a roasted maple neck and Custom Shop '58 pickup, and tort gotta have tort.

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks man! That's a great price! Haha yeah well I'd put money on Fender doing more roasted maple stuff soon 🤞🤞

[@daviddreadfull]

@@JonnyDibble It was in 2007...didnt want to date myself there lol Oh and my dug pedal is still kicking ass!

[@grizelda4526]

I like Fender but I don’t know that I’d spend a ton of money on one. G&L is generally cheaper and similar to Fender. Only better made and with more options. But that’s just my preference. Another great video and I’m sure you will love your new bass. Cheers!

[@JonnyDibble]

I still haven't tried a G&L! Trying to get one of the £400 tribute jazz basses on the channel ☺ There's just something about their P models that don't sit well with me though, I think it's the body shape 🤔 Sadly I've just borrowed this bass so it had to go back to its owner! 😭 Cheers!

[@neilmorrow9756]

What a beauty!!! I owned a 2013 sunburst with maple but sold it doh have a 95 now with rosewood fb.

[@JonnyDibble]

Stunner! Ooh nice. How does the 95 compare?

[@neilmorrow9756]

They both are quality instruments but I think the maple had more bite and the rosewood a warmer tone. Best basses I've ever played although a stingray was close but not as sexy as a fender lol.

[@dm4728]

i found the QC on the Squire CV very variable

[@JonnyDibble]

Yeah I've heard the same, I can't say I've ever had a bad one though!

[@deceptishaun9931]

I tested a lovely looking Squier CV P bass and then a Mex Fender P bass and they were WORLDS apart. The Squier had a horrible neck and the pickups sounded ass, nothing about it felt well made (I do have Squier VM basses and they are great!). Needless to say I bought my Mex P the next day 😅

[@JonnyDibble]

@@deceptishaun9931 aw that SUCKS! I way preferred the CV when I compared them in the shop. I guess that's the advice though, got to test them to make sure you don't get a bad one! Glad you got the right one 👊

[@evaskoklamut9479]

@@JonnyDibble It would be super interesting to see a comparison of an old Chinese Squier CV and a new Indonesian-made one. Many people say the old ones were way better, but you seem to love your indo CV P. Just an idea :)

[@JonnyDibble]

@@evaskoklamut9479 absolutely! That's exactly why I currently have a CV jazz and a 2006 Squier jazz in my possession 😇 Although, the 2006 one is also Indonesian

[@TheCrusader1099]

i used to play only active humbucker basses when i started playing bass. as i got older and my taste of music and playing advanced, i was getting more and more into passive"classical style" basses like the p bass...right now the p Bass is for me THE bass to go...leo build something perfect...can you make something that is perfect better?! no...because its already perfect:)...i played a american performer before, those are excelent for the price! but i think there are a few mexican made series or lets say basses that can take on the American counterpart....my nate mendel and vintera precision are definetly 2 great examples! when the fret ends are polished nicely, they are superb! for years i was a bit like you: dont want to spend so much money on basses, for some time now, my mind changed a bit: save up longer, and get a more costly nicer build bass...still saving up for that custom Sandberg:) ....its friday, you can tell by the amount of words i wrote with my mobile😅cheers from Germany;)

[@JonnyDibble]

Yeah I used to be all about active basses but I'm definitely a passive guy now. I find the more simple the bass, the more character and inspired I am? Dunno, it's hard to explain! Oh man I hope you can get that Sandberg soon! 😍 Cheers 😁

[@airwinarceo4765]

Try the Japanese Fender P next mate🤘🏼

[@JonnyDibble]

If I can get my hands on one, I absolutely will 😍

[@airwinarceo4765]

@@JonnyDibble i have one before absolute monster but she has to go due to private reason, but then im trying to get another japan fender bass, but then i accidentally watch your Squier CV review and it changes my mind and go for a try. And you know what? I love every bit of the squier mate and it’s your fault! Kidding aside thanks mate for the great honest authentic review. Great job

[@JonnyDibble]

@@airwinarceo4765 Mischief managed 😈😈 haha thanks very much!

[@mr_ozzio5095]

@@JonnyDibble Theres TOKAI from japan as well.."The Hard Puncher" p-bass.

[@deangomes6280]

That bass sounds great. I’ve been looking at a vintera 50s P bass myself. My bass journey started with a p. I’ve since grown to love the sound of a stingray. A few videos ago I mentioned having a p/p Ibanez destroyer. Any interest in it?

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks! I'm a sucker for gold anodised scratchplates so the vintera Ps are right up my alley! 😍 The destroyer looks mad! Not really my cup of tea aesthetically though. How does that double P sound??

[@deangomes6280]

@@JonnyDibble yeah I’ve got my eye on the seafoam green model. The double p can get pretty funky. The neck solo’d is pretty beefy. I put in two Seymour Duncan quarter pound p pickups with the bridge pickup reversed.

[@JonathanMahoneyDOP]

@@JonnyDibble I got the blonde one and it's really great. Plays really fun, I like the neck shape and dimensions but could use some light fret work to get it really smooth feeling. One thing that I found strange is that the blonde model gold anodized pickguard doesnt come pre drilled with the tug bar and pickup cover holes. However, the red and green models do feature the pre drilled holes on the anodized pickguard.

[@ejmusicofficial]

Please do a review on the Danelectro bass please!!! Great as always Jonny!

[@JonnyDibble]

I have the 59xt guitar and it's great! Never tried one of their basses though. I'll keep an eye out. Cheers! 😄

[@ejmusicofficial]

@@JonnyDibble Awesome! Thanks f possible please do a review on the 59 bass? It has that Jimmy Page Guitar vive in bass form and there aren’t t many reviews on KZbin for it! Cheers!

[@samlelowitch]

Replacing the pots (with CTS), capacitor, and jack (with Switchcraft) on a Squier with higher-grade components makes a lot of sense for those so inclined. Not so on a US bass.

[@JonnyDibble]

For sure! A lot of the money you're spending for US models is the labour so if you're happy upgrading the Squier yourself, it's definitely more cost effective! Thanks for checking it out 😊

[@allnightslash-o-rama2308]

Hey Johnny how would you say this or the fender player series MIM hold up against the sterling sub ray24 that you reviewed. Never had a chance to play a ray 24 but I have played a sub ray 4 and really dug it. Any info you can provide is appreciated. Thanks in advance! Another killer video! Keep them coming!

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks Zach! From sound demos, the Ray24 has a much better sounding pickup and preamp imo. Which player series model are you referring to? Sound wise I feel like any stingray humbucking bass is quite different to a Fender but in terms of quality, the Ray24 is definitely on par with the players! If comparing to the P bass, the Ray neck is a lot slimmer but not as slim as a jazz? Not sure if any of this helps, but I really like the Ray24CA!

[@allnightslash-o-rama2308]

@@JonnyDibble hell yeah brother! My bad! I was referring to a player series p🤣 I'm probably going to give the ray 24 a shot. Right now I have a couple of squire jazz(contemporary and a paranormal) so I think I'll probably dig the ray neck more! Thanks for the help brother! Much appreciated!

[@davemarten280]

Hi Jonny. I bought a brand new Fender American Performer pj bass, it had hairline cracks in the finish at the neck joint and around screws and other flaws. It sounds great but 1200 Euros , not worth it!

[@JonnyDibble]

Oh no! Sounds like thatbone slipped through the cracks 😪 Did you return it?

[@davemarten280]

@@JonnyDibble Hi Jonny, sorry I am late answering you! I kept the bass. I heard Fender QC can be hit or miss at times. I love how it sounds, I can live with the flaws. I bought a Musicman Stingray with a roasted maple neck a few weeks ago and it is perfection! I can stick the Fender in a gig bag and travel without worrying too much if things get rough. Thanks for replying, hope you are settling in to your new surroundings!

[@egnbigdave]

I have owned Warwicks, Ibanez, currently own Spectors, Washburns.. but I always drift back to a P bass.

[@JonnyDibble]

There's just something about that classic mid range growl that suits every mix 🤤

[@egnbigdave]

@@JonnyDibble You dont have to think with them. One volume, one perfectly placed and voiced pickup - no finding "sweet spots" or messing with Bass middle and Treble pots. Turn up, plug in, play, sound good. I love Jazz's looks wise but I dont get on with their necks.

[@gaddielvazquez6429]

Man, great video. I have the same model but mine it’s 2015 and have a rosewood fingerboard, I really love it, good electronics, great wood, neck feels comfortable but to be honest, I really don’t like the sustain on this bass, it’s simple, other basses I have played have a better sustain on it having a non “high mass bridges” on them, what do you think?

[@JonnyDibble]

Oh thats strange, I don't remember any sustain issues on this one. Can come down to body wood, the nut, setup. Are you using the same strings across the basses? Cheers!

[@gaddielvazquez6429]

@@JonnyDibble yes, everything is fine, most of the times I use Dunlop or DR roundwounds 45-105, but I have used Rotosound as well, setup and string height is okay, I wanna try with a fat finger…

[@peterjanjanin9883]

I put a lollar pickup with a 920D wiring harness in a Squier and it kills!

[@JonnyDibble]

Ooh nice! Was it simple to install?

[@peterjanjanin9883]

@@JonnyDibble I didn't do the work myself, I had a friend do it that's a pretty good Tech. From what he told me it was relatively simple if you're good with Soldering

[@JonnyDibble]

@@peterjanjanin9883 I'm pretty terrible at soldering, but I'm going to look into this! Cheers

[@nedvigbendeguz]

For me a P screams for flats and good old fingerstyle! I like the style of your videos, and the quality. But this sharp, rounds with pick sound is not for me. I need more low end! Cheers

[@JonnyDibble]

Each to their own! I love flats but I'm a rock guy so lots of attack with a pick is essential for me 😁 The low end of this bass is great, super warm pickups! Thanks man 😊

[@nedvigbendeguz]

Yes I'm into a different style. But still appreciate your reviews and demos with different settings! And your accent! 😅😎

[@JonnyDibble]

@@nedvigbendeguz Thank-you good sir! 😁

[@domenickcuccherini2847]

The p with rounds and pick style sounds killer for punk and rock. And it does get pretty fat with the tone rolled off fingerstyle. That being said…. Flatwounds and some foam on a p… certified funk machine!

[@craighenshaw4487]

Hi j, I mentioned before that I have a couple of fender JP90's made in 1990. I wonder if you would like to borrow one to do a video? Also I have a Gibson 2014 EB5. They get a lot of bad press but I love them. You are welcome to try it. if you don't like then then I will not be offended.

[@JonnyDibble]

Dude, I would absolutely LOVE to! Do you have Instagram or Facebook at all? Drop me a message!

[@ElQuintoViernesAzul]

I go 4 PB62-US or PB57-US Japan models!!!! Just buy it!

[@JonnyDibble]

I really need to try a MIJ Fender!! 🤤

[@ElQuintoViernesAzul]

@@JonnyDibble And PB-70 White alder, or natural with ash body, 100% You will not regret✌🏻♥️

[@Rui1982]

Yes USA are better overall, it was better tone, it will stay in tune , the setup will be good for much more time, but the prices are not good, even second hand their stupid expensive

[@TheChrist117]

I just bought a Harley Benton PJ-74 VW Vintage Series for £162 from Thomann (Thanks to Brexit and rip-off import charges, the price swelled to just over £200 - Rule Brit's anus!) However, politics aside; I bought this bass for a mod project. I have already replaced the plastic nut with a bone one. The Roswell pickups will go as I'm a bit fussy although to be fair, the p-bass pu is perfectly fine for now, the j-bass pu in the bridge is thin-sounding but again, I'm interested in the 'Precision' aspect of the instrument. I had to shield the elecs cavity as there was a lot of noise - now, just the sound of cheap pots (again, functional) but they'll be going anyway. The build quality of the rest of instrument is surprisingly sound. I love the neck profile, NOT a baseball bat, somewhat 'jazz-like' although 42mm at the nut and a 'D' profile. It feels comfortable but be warned, you'll have to use a fret file for a few of the fret edges - not too well finished. At the moment, I've set the bass up with a low action and it's playing really well. The hardware is ok - bridge works fine and the tuners are ok, not a priority to change yet but the change will come. I estimate that once I've replaced the pickups and probably the potentiometers, I'll be looking at a really bang-up bass for under £450. I would be interested to see what you think of above. I was a little dismissive of HB until I tried a couple but like yourself Jonny, I like a good 'bang-for-a-buck' and as I say, I specifically bought this instrument with a modification project in mind. Regards, Chris.

[@JonnyDibble]

Amazing! I've played the old logo version of that exact bass and they're great! As you say, pickups are okay but not as warm as you'd like but all of those mods you've listed would take it to the next level! Great mod platforms 👌 thanks for sharing!

[@TheBeardofDOOM]

Ya know... come to think of it... I picked up my first bass around 1991 and I have yet to play a Fender or Squier. They have never struck me as metal enough. They sound great but are just too vanilla looking.

[@JonnyDibble]

That's actually impressive! I mean, if it ain't metal, why bother? I'm a SUCKER for traditional aesthetics

[@TheBeardofDOOM]

@@JonnyDibble the only traditional I have is my FGN Mighty J, and with the J/MM setup and active EMG pups, I had to. Oh yeah. And it is a limited run purple 😄

[@JonnyDibble]

@@TheBeardofDOOM the most modern sounding traditional bass ever haha. I would LOVE a FGN!

[@TheBeardofDOOM]

@@JonnyDibble it sounds KILLER through the dp3x

[@TheBeardofDOOM]

@@JonnyDibble i still need to send mine to Lobster to get his hands on a 5-string. If he wants to flip the bill to send it across the pond and you to get it back to me, we can make that happen. Talk to him and let me know. IG: riotbeardco

[@Zazu619]

I just bought a fender steve harris precision bass and it's made in Mexico, is that a bad sign?

[@JonnyDibble]

Not necessarily! I didn't know they made those in Mexico though!

[@Zazu619]

@@JonnyDibble yeah they do, it's being shipped from southern california rn, that's where their warehouse is and they make the basses in Mexico

[@Zazu619]

@@wayne6777 so far i have 0 complaints, its heavy due to the build but the tone is just outstanding. You wont get all of Harris's tone without his signature strings though which also sucks cuz they like die really really quick due to them being flats

[@williamwallace7237]

How does this compare to the Yamaha BB734A?

[@JonnyDibble]

Not tried the 734 so can't say I'm afraid! Hopefully someone in the comments can offer their wisdom 😊

[@oscarsantos2608]

1:31 "Ch(eap)...more affordable instruments'' 😂

[@JonnyDibble]

Hahaha! I hate referring to them as cheap as it's got a bad connotation but sometimes old habits die hard 😝

[@oscarsantos2608]

I understand, but that was just funny! I too own an expensive and a cheap bass! Funny thing is that I had people say that the cheap bass sounds better than the expensive one!

[@radikulture7485]

Im getting my first fender bass which is a mexican made... Everyone keeps telling me its a bad bass but i really dont have that kind of money for an American fender... Im already getting bankrupt to get this one 😅 anyway.... You guys reallly think a Mexican standard fender is a bad bass or what (its not player series i think its 2017 or 2016 idk the specific year but i KNOW its not a playet series jazz bass) cheers♥️🍻

[@JonnyDibble]

Congrats on the first Fender! Chances are it won't be a bad bass. Don't listen to anyone that just calls all Mexican basses bad because they clearly must've just had 1 bad experience! They can be absolute work horses. More likely to get a lemon compared to American, thats just the whole thing around the labour and quality control but I wouldn't go as far as to brand them all as bad in the slightest! 😊

[@radikulture7485]

@@JonnyDibble i was a yamaha guy all the way i played bass my entire life... But fender was always like safe spot cause i had a squier vm and o loved it but had to sell it veeeeery cheap... But fender is something else.. I already have 2 BB yamaha basses and i love em... And yeah im gonna go for the fender... Thanks for your help Mate ❤️ cheers from iran🍺💋🥃

[@cacaman17]

@@radikulture7485 yeah man i mean fender made the first electric basses, and basically kept the same design so there is this primitive yet comfortable stripped down feel you get from fender that nothing else can touch 👌👌

[@radikulture7485]

@@cacaman17 i just got the fender couple of weeks ago... And yup can't be more agree with what you have said mate❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jjhebert2240]

Is that as good as Sire P5?

[@JonnyDibble]

Sound wise I think the Fender maybe takes the lead a bit. I think feel and features goes to the Sire though. Considering it's like £800 cheaper too...

[@deanworsley5208]

Steve Harris doesn’t even have his tone pot wired in 🤯

[@JonnyDibble]

If not using it, no need to have it I suppose! Same with Mark Hoppus 🤪

[@daveandrews5485]

Just a little FYI for you. Here in Australia You Tube advertise dog food during your videos!!! Fun fact.... 🤣

[@JonnyDibble]

Pawesome! Well, the adverts are targeted to you 😉

[@hetul784]

Just get a Mexican p and throw hipshot tuners and bridge?

[@JonnyDibble]

A great option!

[@Francois15031967]

There's no rocket science involved in solid body instruments making. Everybody, everywhere is able to make every piece of a bass and assemble it at a low factory cost. The difference in price is driven by the difference in salary between a chinese or mexican, or indonesian factory worker and an american one, or by the "mojo" of the brand, much more than by what's really inside the object itself. Anyway, if you want something that maintain its value, you're better off with a used bass, and you must absolutely avoid any kind of "fake old stuff", "custom shop" "roadworn" jackshit, that is always insanely overpriced.

[@JonnyDibble]

Yeah for sure. It's mostly all down to labour costs! There are more premium components to these basses, but yeah I would always go second hand! Thanks for checking it out the video 😊

[@allanpenford8787]

Vintage bridges give a vintage tone .... high mass bridges are overrated

[@JonnyDibble]

Hi-mass is good if you want a bit if extra sustain and good for modern sounding basses, I find that they add a bit of extra bite but at the same time, overall I do prefer a vintage style bridge? The sort of hybrid on here though is excellent 👌

[@allanpenford8787]

@@JonnyDibble agreed ... but I’ve never needed a note to sustain that long where it would make a difference... I used to go on about hi mass bridges until I got a Moollon bass ... it’s still the wood that makes the thing sound good ... sustain is amazing .. on the vintage style bridge ...

[@dondon5964]

so i need a bass. i play in a pub band playing alot of different genres. whats the most versatile bass i can get? like mid price range

[@JonnyDibble]

If you're buying new, I'd say a Mexican jazz bass or maybe a PJ bass? Then again a P bass, despite only having the single pickup, is incredibly diverse in terms of genre! But if you prefer a slimmer neck, go for the jazz bass. Player series is around £600 new, Squier classic vibe is also very good (£350) but I'd recommend trying one out in a shop first 😊

[@dondon5964]

@@JonnyDibble thanks for replying man. your content is next level

[@JonnyDibble]

@@dondon5964 No worries dude! Thank-you so much 🥰

[@dondon5964]

@@JonnyDibble sorry to bother you again mate but "Fender Player Jazz Bass" is the Mexican made Jazz bass correct?

[@JonnyDibble]

@@dondon5964 yeah the player series is the Mexican range 😊

[@jrbass62]

The Japanese are probably better.. A lot prefer them...

[@JonnyDibble]

Hear nothing but great things. I've only ever tried one (and it was great!)

[@Lysdexia]

That hat, mate, it's not right - get it sorted.

[@JonnyDibble]

@@Lysdexia have you not seen a cap before?

[@robertkerr9738]

USA is 100% worth the extra cash. Absolutely.

[@JonnyDibble]

Great basses for sure! 😍

[@paulbell7297]

Another bad bass demo that sounds absolutely horrible.

[@JonnyDibble]

Uh oh! I thought this one sounded cool. Sorry you don't like it