75th Commemorative P vs Pro II?

[Pet Sounds]

I know there are lots of similarities, but different pickups and body woods. Has anyone compared the two? Thoughts as to tone or anything else?

 

[TrevorG]

I've read another post here that said the Pro II was better for tone but that's all I've seen.

 

[steveinohio]

I just bought a Pro II. I love it. The new pickup is interesting but nothing mind blowing. If you are feeling the 75th just go for it. Either way you won’t regret it.

 

[Pet Sounds]

@steveinohio, thanks. I really disliked the Pro I pickup. Kind of curious as to whether the Pro II competes with the '62 CS pickup in the 75th. Also wondering about relative weights -- I've heard the ash 75th may be heavier.

 

[drpepper]

...anything else?

Maybe consider the playing feel difference from the frets...I prefer the narrow frets over the medium jumbo.

 

[Pet Sounds]

Maybe consider the playing feel difference from the frets...I prefer the narrow frets over the medium jumbo.

Thanks! I didn't even realize they had different frets.

 

[Bassman Ski]

I just bought the 75th ACE JB... I do have to admit, it has weight to it. Unfortunately, the guy who was finishing fingerboards that day must have had a HUGE fight with his wife, GF or both. The QC guy must have had the same issue. How it left the factory looking like dog poopie was disturbing. Got it to a Fender authorized luthier and all is well now. But dear lord! What a mess.