Fender Player Plus

[P Cheen]

Saw some of these on Reverb by an Italian retail store, decided to Google it and apparently it leaked on the 21st of June.

Looks like the main takeaways are a hi-mass bridge, new colors, noiseless pickups, and a PJ setup for the Precision. Something to “bridge the gap” between the Player Series and Vintera Series, like a MIM Deluxe replacement.

Not super excited for these, but new colors are always welcome!

 

[Hardbassjunkie]

This just further proves that’s buying a used American bass is the way to go.

 

[P Cheen]

This just further proves that’s buying a used American bass is the way to go.

The Mexican factory is falling behind its Far East counterparts in terms of QC. The Squiers coming out of the China factory are exceptional.

 

[jmattbassplaya]

The Mexican factory is falling behind its Far East counterparts in terms of QC. The Squiers coming out of the China factory are exceptional.

I will happily sing the praises of my CIC Squier Telecaster. That guitar is just as good as any American made instrument. The only thing it does need is a new switch. Otherwise, the fit, finish, tone, and playability are superior.

 

[Hardbassjunkie]

Got both of these this year for about how much it would cost to buy the player plus brand new. Fender, you gotta do better than that.

 

[Basslice]

The Mexican factory is falling behind its Far East counterparts in terms of QC. The Squiers coming out of the China factory are exceptional.

Bzzz. China and Indonesia. The CVs are made in Indonesia and are excellent products.

 

[Basslice]

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Got both of these this year for about how much it would cost to buy the player plus brand new. Fender, you gotta do better than that.

Fender is doing better! They own Squier.

 

[Hardbassjunkie]

Fender is doing better! They own Squier.

I’m just bitter because I wish there was a model that had everything the CV had bit with a satin neck and fender on the headstock for like $650 usd. Doesn’t have be made in Mexico, can be made anywhere.

That I would buy brand new.

 

[jd56hawk]

Wow, that Opal Spark is definitely a color you don't see on any other Fender!

 

[P Cheen]

Bzzz. China and Indonesia. The CVs are made in Indonesia and are excellent products.

Absolutely! I have just been a hair more impressed with the current China-made Squiers (Paranormal Jazz, Affinity Jaguar H) than the Indonesian (CV60s P).
Squier has come a long way!

 

[One_Dude]

My son just picked up two G&L guitars that were made in Indonesia. He's thrilled with everything about them. My last purchase was a Made in Taiwan Squier P bass from the late 1980's; it's an excellent instrument. But of course, I love all my basses, some just more than others.

Thump on,

One_Dude

 

[andare]

I’m just bitter because I wish there was a model that had everything the CV had bit with a satin neck and fender on the headstock for like $650 usd. Doesn’t have be made in Mexico, can be made anywhere.

That I would buy brand new.

800 grit sandpaper on the back of the neck, wet or dry, do a few passes along the length then clean up with a clean rag and lighter liquid. You can always restore the gloss with finer and finer grits of sandpaper or even better micro mesh.
As for the Fender decal you know it doesn't matter.

 

[andare]

Absolutely! I have just been a hair more impressed with the current China-made Squiers (Paranormal Jazz, Affinity Jaguar H) than the Indonesian (CV60s P).
Squier has come a long way!

Can you elaborate on that? In what way are the Chinese Squiers more impressive?

 

[Drzejzi]

I wonder if Fender on purpose uses hi mass bridges in active basses and bent plate on passives. It seems to make sense.

 

[Clank Plank]

Noiseless pickups? We've all heard that before.

I'd far sooner have an Indonesian Squier than a recent MIM, or even some MIA's. Their QC is currently very tight and their consistency exceptional.

 

[Fernando Costa]

Fender Player Plus MIM = Fender Performer MIA price. I pay my P Performer 1.099,00 €. Now cost 1.199,00 €. Nonsense.

 

[wizard65]

Just looks like a new name for the mim Deluxe basses.

 

[Chrisk-K]

I will never spend $1k euros to buy a bass that has a pau ferro fingerboard! I could easily get a used USA Fender for less than that.

 

[80jazz]

I may be in trouble if that green is available on the jazz.

 

[Basslice]

What Fender is doing with Squier is testing how much people will pay for a sticker on the headstock.

Now THAT is branding!!