FIRST LOOK - Fender American Vintage II 1954 Precision Bass - EMPIRE MUSIC

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
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    00:00 - Intro/About
    08:14 - Playing Examples
    12:24 - Conclusion/Store Info

КОМЕНТАРІ • 59

  • @T3L3cast3r
    @T3L3cast3r Рік тому +19

    I am so happy Fender decided to do an early 50's style bass in their production run.

  • @marksimpson3064
    @marksimpson3064 Рік тому +13

    These are great reviews that really let you hear the bass without tons of slap or talking - just enough on all fronts! Keep it up!

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Mark... I probably still talk too much, but slap is off-limits on these basses! Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @Basslightning666
    @Basslightning666 Рік тому +3

    I own the 1960 Vintage 2 version. I am so impressed by the look and tone I might add on this 54.

  • @MrSparks54
    @MrSparks54 Рік тому +6

    I agree 100% with flatwounds on that bass. Thanks Anthony

  • @robjgolde3221
    @robjgolde3221 Рік тому +7

    Love Fender’s decision to have these basses come stock with flats. Sounds so damn good. Wish I could afford one of these.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  Рік тому +1

      The Empire 58's are coming in around 8.75lb - 9lb's

    • @robjgolde3221
      @robjgolde3221 Рік тому

      @@EmpireMusicPgh To quote the great Doc Brown from Back to the Future: “Weight has nothing to do with it.” 😆unless you guys think I’m based in the UK, but alas, I’m not.

  • @davidcroteau4738
    @davidcroteau4738 Рік тому +2

    Got mine 2 weeks ago and not disappointed at all...

  • @christocr
    @christocr Рік тому +6

    Beautiful bass and sounds great. Love it. Early 50s P's are my all-time favorite looking basses as well. Guess I know where my next paychecks will be going...

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  Рік тому

      We still have one of each color in-stock! Shoot me an email anthony@empiremusic.com and we can maybe work on the $$ for you (wink wink). Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @pauljane3323
    @pauljane3323 Рік тому +1

    As usual, absolutely brilliant review. I've purchased a number of basses based on your recommendations, never been disappointed. Thanks man!

  • @tpslowbie
    @tpslowbie Рік тому +1

    Damn that sounds good! Awesome playing Anthony

  • @PlayWithYourThumb
    @PlayWithYourThumb Рік тому +1

    Got mine on order. We have to wait till February '23 here in Australia.

  • @RossCampoli
    @RossCampoli Рік тому +7

    What a sweet instrument. The flats are perfect on it

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  Рік тому +1

      I agree!!! Perfect strings for these basses. Thanks for watching - Anthony

    • @russellmorash3816
      @russellmorash3816 Рік тому

      These 50s basses came with flat wounds on then I don't even think round wound strings where available I got mine in1999 it was the sting signature bass made in Japan witch I always believed blew everyone else out of the water it's not just that the japanese have and excellent eye for detail and there electronics are the best in the world but I was told that the japanese where given the best woods because of there quality they hold or exceed there value and when I bought mine it was on sale for the amazing price of 400 dollars and out of all the basses I have had over the past 40 years it's definitely my favorite it plays like a dream sounds incredible even before I added a three quarter pound p/u witch basically killed the human that single coils are known for I've played it all these years and just recently changed to flat wounds the two piece bridge is a bit difficult to adjust the international once done its fine and the flats have made it even better I wish I did it years ago because the round wounds really can leave there mark on the frets

    • @Pierfra007
      @Pierfra007 3 місяці тому

      actually flats started their life in 1954. the first Pbasses has rounds, with a nickel (usually pure nickel or monel, because that’s what was available in that era for electric guitars), that Fender took from a piano strings producer.
      in 1954 Fender and Labella went out with flats.

  • @jazzmattezz
    @jazzmattezz Рік тому +5

    again a great review. the bass sounds very nice and you present it accordingly. thank you!

  • @moustachio334
    @moustachio334 Рік тому

    I always loved these single coils. For lovers of old R&B or reggae.

  • @aminahmed2220
    @aminahmed2220 Рік тому +1

    What a fantastic video I enjoy the fender custom shop bass videos

  • @RustyFender1
    @RustyFender1 Рік тому

    I'll be holding out for a '70's telebass style with the single humbucker on the neck, love the tone those things put out. I can get close enough to this tone with Labella flats and a .1uF capacitor in my Mexican P-bass with stock pups.

  • @tomdesmet5758
    @tomdesmet5758 Рік тому

    Sounds great 👌

  • @paultraynorbsc627
    @paultraynorbsc627 Рік тому

    Excellent reviews Anthony 🎵🎶🎸

  • @Inferno5150
    @Inferno5150 Рік тому +1

    I'm a "Round wound" guy, but I think it's cool that this one comes stock with flats.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  Рік тому +1

      I really like both for different situations. Flats seem to work well w/ this model! Rounds would be cool too though! Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @RoloTonyBrown
    @RoloTonyBrown 3 місяці тому

    These fender flats sound nice. Crisp but not overly harsh.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  2 місяці тому

      They're good!! Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @willistaylor4077
    @willistaylor4077 Рік тому +1

    I'm Drooling.....
    🤪💕💕💕💕😃♥️♥️♥️

  • @schurfrelay
    @schurfrelay Рік тому +1

    Oh no now I need it :(

  • @bryancorley5068
    @bryancorley5068 Рік тому +1

    With that bridge just two saddles, how do you intonate when setting up your bass?

  • @thecappy
    @thecappy Рік тому +2

    Was totally waiting to hear baseball bat neck. Pleasantly surprised it’s not. I’ve not bought two FCS basses because the neck was too big.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  Рік тому

      Not at all! Was surprised at the comfort on this bass! Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @projectmoon13
    @projectmoon13 Рік тому +2

    La belle

  • @andrewshaw8396
    @andrewshaw8396 Рік тому +3

    Well, that is glorious. Absolutely love it. I'd rather it came with the covers, though. I might convince myself I need one. 🤔

    • @DjiDo
      @DjiDo Рік тому +1

      The covers are included in the case

    • @andrewshaw8396
      @andrewshaw8396 Рік тому +1

      @@DjiDo Fantastic! You're going to push me over the edge - my bank won't be happy, but I will. Cheers. 👍

    • @DjiDo
      @DjiDo Рік тому +1

      You are welcome 😂👍🏻

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  Рік тому +2

      Confirmed... cover are in the case! Thanks - Anthony

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @ES295
    @ES295 Рік тому +3

    Want. This. Bass. And I don't even play bass.

  • @viking364
    @viking364 Рік тому

    Sounds great Anthony.
    What's it sound like with a pick ?

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  Рік тому

      Probably great! (If someone else was playing it.. lol). My pick game had regressed considerably! Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @dadolin01
    @dadolin01 Рік тому

    The gap between 2nd & 3rd string is kinda trippy

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  Рік тому +1

      The un-slotted fiber saddles certainly are different, but keep the vintage-vibe strong w/ these. Didn't;t notice it at all while playing. Thanks for watching - Anthony

    • @moustachio334
      @moustachio334 Рік тому

      Can't unsee it now

  • @alongal4281
    @alongal4281 Рік тому +1

    is there a problem with the intonation on this bass?
    asking because the 2 saddle bridge...

    • @seethroughhead505
      @seethroughhead505 Рік тому

      I don't have a problem with this on my '72 Tele - sometimes some minor compromise is needed, but nothing that affects things too much.

  • @rudyonbass5295
    @rudyonbass5295 Рік тому

    I hope they do a Vintera version of this.

  • @tombeyerlein3813
    @tombeyerlein3813 Рік тому +3

    I think it's a 1960 Precision Bass, not a '63.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  Рік тому +3

      Totally is... I had just done a video on a 63 Custom Shop. Got crossed up. Sorry for any confusion. The good news is I may have said it TWICE!!! LOL - Anthony

  • @MYAGENTPHIL
    @MYAGENTPHIL Рік тому

    This is Great Sounding Bass; I am not a P with Flats Guy [own Ultra Precision] but wouldn't change anything with that Bass; I know you sell both but the Squire Version you also demoed was awful in comparison

  • @RedArrow73
    @RedArrow73 9 місяців тому

    PLEK much?

  • @PM-oq6ku
    @PM-oq6ku Місяць тому

    The 54 P is the true P sound!
    But don't buy an American.
    The quality like all American products is bad.
    Buy the Japanese one.
    Way cheaper and way better quality!

  • @JL-bu8bz
    @JL-bu8bz 2 місяці тому

    Boring vid