Fender PLAYER vs. Fender STANDARD Series Guitar - Which do you like best? Summer NAMM 2018
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2018
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Received my new Player SSS strat in Buttercream a couple days ago. Loving it.
Very close in comparison to my 2010 American standard strat.
Good comparison video. I just got a standard last fall, so it looks like I need to go get a player series to add to the collection.
im a gigging musician and bought 2 of the fender players strats! instead of 1 fender american pro strat.🤩🤘🤩👍
I got a Player Tele about a month ago and it is amazing value. What a guitar!
@Rj M I love the narrow tall fret buzz american pros come with
@Rj M nah its the narrow tall for me. Bought an American standard with medium jumbos and no buzz anywhere. American pros are bogus.
@Rj M That's a great argument. Well thought out reply man. Mind blown.
@Rj M medium jumbo frets are for kids, Hur dur drool. Do your knuckles drag on the ground when you walk around? Lol.
I ordered mine the day they were released. I've been playing it for 3 days straight, haha. Loving it! It sounds and plays leaps and bounds better than the old standard. Mine is classic Sunburst SSS with Pau Ferro board.
I saw the Player Series @ GearFest last weekend. The colors are gorgeous, especially the Buttercream & Tidepool.
Hey Blkjakk!
The Tone King Hey TTK!! 🤘🏻
Was going to mention the tone control for the bridge pickup but you hit it at 8:20 - Players Series big improvements!
New player series sounds much clearer, great review thanks TK!
I have the same model Player you are reviewing here. The only problem I have had so far is the string tree . I replaced it with a Graph Tech tree and I simply love the thing. I am used to changing pick ups. I am not sure I will need to on this one.
I bought one of the first ones available in Calif.I purchased the Buttercream and I am in love with it now.I have 5 Strats,2 are MIM .The Buttercream sounds brighter ,a little more vintage sounding. Also the body shape is should I say a bit closer to the older strats.PS: I plan on installing the blender electronics as I did on my other MIM Strat.
This video makes me want one. :). Too much great gear with tons of value.
Hello , Thank You for sharing an informative video on Fender. I recently for a fender Mexican player strat Maple with SSS Config. This is the first time I am experiencing a fender instrument. I am quite delighted to have it and ordered it online from a well-reputed site. I have a quick query. I am a bit concerned about the instrument I got and here is my observation regarding its Volume management. I feel that it sounds low on volume. At volume, 1-3 it's barely audible, 4-5 a little audible between 6-7 it's satisfactory and at 9-10 it gives a considerable output. I am connecting my guitar with amp directly. My amp is Marshall 15CD Series 45 Watts. If I plug my old strat Aria STG series at 3-4 it gives the output what Fender gives at 8-10. The bottom line is if i have to play for practice it has to be between 6-7 minimum or 8-10 while playing along with backing tracks. I wanted to know this is the nature of a fender product/pickups or something else is wrong with my new guitar. I would appreciate if you can please advise.
The player series strat sounds a little brighter - not ice pick- but a little brighter. Thanks fo letting us know that you are using a Priniceton. The difference is slight and noticeable to me. Does it make me want to go out and get one and trade in my Standard? Not exactly. Might I want to get one in the future? Maybe. The colors are really nice (from a looks perspective). Not sure if I know definitively that it justifies the increase in price. For promotional purposes, I would - for a nice touch- I would have thrown a gig back for at least for the first year or something to celebrate it's release.
One thing I always considered into the price of the standard series was cost to replace the pups. Sounds like you probably wouldn't need to with the player series. Great review!
Agreed. The pickups are solid.
Pickups
Like the new one better! Thank God for the tone control on the bridge pup. Like Harly Davidson they finally do what the people are already doing. I know the bridge is an upgrade but the six point looks better imo, but hey I'm just the old guy in the room. Rock till you drop Tone King!!!
I dig the clear tone of the player I would like to hear it with some backing tracks Pink Floyd, Hendrix or what ever .I bet it would sound great.
I now have seen a few comparisons of these 2 Strat models and I immediately find the Player's tone really appeals to my ears. I will have to take a run and try one out to see how it feels for the heck of it. I have an 1996 MIM Strat with an aftermarket Alnico 5 Pickguard whose a neck shape appears similar to what you were describing TK.
Fender is really stepping it up with their stable of different branded guitars that are Made in Mexico and I am pleased with the end products. My 2015 Jackson DK2 Pro (MIM) is a wonderful instrument. It can be a growling beast and then turn crisp & clean in a heartbeat.
Something Gibson should have done with Kramer along time ago instead of neglecting it all together. Maybe seeing what Fender is doing will be a wake up call.
(Btw - I do own a fine 2017 Les Paul Tribute; so I do like the guitars)
PS- Tone King plays so nice! Love the way you play..
I think the price increase on the Player series strat might be worth it for those who would plan to upgrade the pickups and bridge. I like the sound of the new pickups and the Tidepool color.
Considering the upgrades on the new player series...as well as the many styles and choices...Fender hit it out of the park ! Pick ups are a personal thing...they can always be changes out.
Wow, Tone King can really play, I thought he just talked guitar... Nice!
Love the player series
I bought a new Strat HSH in Sage Green. There is a lot to like about the new Players Series. However, I was surprised how much thicker the new C shape neck is. It is a lot chunkier than I expected. You might to try one before buying if you prefer a thinner neck.
I got the buttercream. It's one hell of a guitar.
Would like to just buy the upgrade kit. I'm ok with the six screw bridge on my Mex.Standard but I need those pickups and tone controlled bridge pickup.
Don Dailey that’s exactly what I did I removed thee Tremolo Bridge and added a Deluxe Bridge also because I scratched it on the side of the Pickguard I decided to install a new one that’s from a 62 strat and I put Hendrix’s favorite PU’s Thee American Vintage 1965 and next thing ya know it sounds as good or even better
I just got that white one love it
I also waiting for my new player series
You know whats funny I played the standard plus top mexican fender and the new player series they sounded the same mabye because of that piece of maple on the plus top it was brighter and cleaner sounding then the rest of the mexican stamdards I ended up getting the mexican strandard plus top it did everything the player series did and sounded amazing also I tried 20 fender strats that day and the one I liked the sound and feel most of eas my plus top mexican standard I really loved the feel it just felt slightly better and its crazy because each one felt a little different in one way or another great video tho
How close is Tidepool Blue to Lake Placid Blue?
Hey what amp is that?
The standard is a bit warmer.
I think it's because the Rosewood neck
Aaron Ceniceros no, its because of the new alnico v pickups, which are brighter compared to the ceramic pickups the standard strat has
They sound both good. But like the midrange sound of rosewood much more.
9:37 scared me
Yeah, that did hurt.
i had my volume at 100 with headphones
I liked just only 70s BIG HEADSTOCK series.
I absolutely love the new player series I'm def getting one soon it's just better so much snappier and has more pop like the fender American starts like almost identical as every review is saying I swear some people say the old pickups sound better with blues not to me when I hear a strat that's bluesy it has that extra snap to it that stingier tone its beautiful very very nice I love the new pmayer series and they sound so damn good
They are so bright you end up muddying it by rolling off the tone
I wondered what - Ser Meryn Trant, was doing after Game Of Thrones
Wait, old guitar with old strings vs new guitar with new strings? Or did they put new strings on both?
The unwound strings sounded better, too, they don't get darker or muffled sounding with age.
Get the Mexican Standard with the Maple fretboard and it is perfect. Player too shrill for real Blues
Good video guys, the player series to me just has more of that round bell like stratty tone at the neck and quack at the 2/4 positions. I have always thought any year especially after 2011 MIM standard I ever played were great value and very solid but the pickups never got me excited. The clean sound is night and day between better on the player series. (for me) Laughed at there's no standby on this amp! Am I missing something? Unless you can kick an amp into and back off standby with your foot then it's easier to unplug from the amp first, before switching guitars.
I like the new player series. They feel much better than the Mexican strats of 20 years ago. The finish is not bad but not American quality (sunburst). Crazy that they now retail for what I bought my first American std for in ‘97. Inflation. Unless someone wants a brand new guitar, the better value will always be a used American std. Not as much for the sound since these already sound great, but more for the feel in your hands and usually better wood. Even better if it’s older since aged wood is badass.
Spending more than 600 on a guitar, you figure Fender would be more inclined to include a case or AT LEAST a gig bag. Still buying one of these babies asap, gotta get off my Ibanez Gio and get into the game.
Giveaway gig bags are worth exactly what you paid. I wouldn't put a $600+ instrument in a cheap, poorly padded bag.
Phil Ciglen im talking about an actual fender case, which it does not come with. Im thinking if they won't include a case, they should at the very least include a bag.
Phil Ciglen unfortunately you get neither and I have to drop an extra 150 on a case lol
I had an official Fender gig big, and trust me, it wouldn't protect your guitar if it fell over or was dropped. I gave it away. This is an excellent gig bag for not very much stevesmusic.com/en/profile-prbb906-bass-gig-bag.html
You want the Mexican with the Maple fretboard, it's brighter but not too bright like the Player
Honestly I took a 387 Model and Turned it into a Vintage Strat with a New Pickguard 62 that gives it a Vintage look also I removed thee Old Tremolo Bridge and added a Deluxe Bridge and also I removed thee Ceramic PU’s and put it some American Vintage 1965 and Next thing you know it sounds a lot better then a Player Series Stratocaster🎸
Player definitely sounded better. I was going to buy usa one, but I think I get the player series now
Played one on accident and fell in love.
Just got player tele ..... It is crazy good .. Better than some of my us made teles and Gibson's . This is my new 1st choice for stage
@#$%&& Amazing tone and playability!!!!!!
The standard sounds better for Me. Suits my tonal palette just fine!
The Players series are modern guitars...for the player in 2018..so if you like more vintage specs the players series might not be for you. Of course you can customize a fender however to like..I think people forget...it’s nuts and bolts 🔩 there’s so many strat models out there just have to educate yourself a little
Mine was just delivered to my house today. Unfortunately, I’m at work right now.
*7 months ago* well you have it now
Tone King forced to play without gain!!! It must’ve felt like you were actually playing guitar 😉
Lol
Not only that but had to use passive pick ups. Single coil to boot. There may be hope yet!
I recently tried a Player Series HSS Strat at another retailer and the most surprising thing was..............the guitar was actually in tune! How many times do you grab a guitar off the shelf and have to keep fiddling around with the tuning?!?!?
I really really want the player series!
Hey a rerun😜
The Player definitely sounds Strattier to my ears...which is the way it should be :)
I’d take the player, it looks like a good bang for the buck...
Thank you Phil \m/
Yeah the brightness is amazing
Maybe I'm crazy but they pretty much sounds the same. The player's strat might be a little bit better but nothing earth shattering.
Try this video again on a PC hooked to a proper sound system. They sound very different.
1) Tone control actually changes the bridge's tone on the Player Fender, but not on the Standard MIM.
2) All pickups have more ''chimes'' (resonance) on the new Player Fender.
The Standard Series sounded dull in the intro and the Player was bright and crispy
Pau Ferro is pronounced 'pow ferro'.
Pao - is a Brazillian equivalent to wood, and ferro translates to iron. Or, iron wood.
@@bradtanner3870 I thought it was 'stick'
its not that the Player's pickups are brighter. its that the Standard's big ceramic bar magnets pick up more low/mid end. its a lack of low/midrange in AlNiCo pickups, not an increase in brightness. neither are better than the other. they are simpy different. if you want traditional strat, get the AlNiCo pickups. if you want a modern, fully balanced sound, go for the ceramic.
There's nothing "balanced" about those muddy ceramics
Does anybody know what time it is? Does anybody really care?
If so I can't imagine why. :D
Dude, are you here?!?
Sadly, I am not there, I am here :-). Still in NJ. How goes SNAMM?
Aw, bummer, I saw the Summer NAMM in the title and I thought you may have decided to come down for the show. I would have loved to have hit some of the night spots with you. The show was great, met a lot of new people and was able to do the Gibson Tour (which was awesome). The only downside was the oppressive heat and humidity, but it's pretty much the same up here.
3:37 Nice guitar in the background, for $375.
Was thinking the same... an Ibanez I think ?
I think standard is sounds good
Alinco much better pick up sound.
American Standard Series = A.S.S
Fender: lets stop making them now since Ron pointed this out lol
I’m sorry but I can tell right away when Pick up a Mexican Strat! They feel cheap to me! For example! I played a new Ferrari red ebony fingerboard limited edition Strat at GC this week and it was buzzing not from the first 3 frets but somewhere else on multiple strings! It felt like. A piece of crap! You could feel that scraping feeling when bending the strings! my fingers were rubbing the board while bending! The maple board ones feel a little better! To me!
used American for me,hold the value compared to a new mex.
Wow, the old standard sounds dead by comparison
Not a fair comparison, everyone knows that color changes the tone dramatically.
Neither. I would not own a boltocaster.
Good, more for me.