YOU CHOOSE! - 1966 vs. Empire '58 - Fender Custom Shop - EMPIRE MUSIC

In this video our Anthony Pecora sits down with TWO P Basses to see which one rules all (not really, they both are great and have their merits). We take a 1966 (2024) and an Empire '58 to compare their similarities, differences, and the nuances that provide ere-specific details. Call Anthony directly at 412-343-5299 with any questions about these or ANY Fender Custom Shop basses.
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00:00 - Intro/About
03:38 - 1966 P Bass (100% Tone)
04:22 - Empire '58 (100% Tone)
05:26 - 1966 P Bass (60% Tone)
06:12 - Empire '58 (60% Tone)
07:10 - 1966 P Bass (Overdrive/90% Tone)
08:15 - Empire '58 (Overdrive/90% Tone)
09:15 - Conclusion/Thoughts/Store info

[@carlton1390]

Nice basses.BTW, CBS ended hand winding pickups in 1965 and started machine winding straight away- along with implementing many other cost-cutting measures unfortunately.

[@matthiasheintzsch1136]

Both sound great. The 58 is a bit brighter. Between these two, I'd choose the 66. 👍🏻😎

[@a.colvin6663]

Got to go with the black and gold

[@Moetown1986]

I have a 2013 Custom Shop 59 P and a Custom Shop LTD P-Special I bought from you guys about a month ago. The P-Special has the same 65-70 pickup as the 1966 in the video. I find the 59 has a very clear, articulate tone. While the 65-70 has a thicker, meatier tone.

[@elchoppo6973]

Both are beauties! Are the necks the same width/profile as the American Original 50"s P? Just curious...

[@zachmetcalf556]

I would be happy with either one 😝

[@frankbass4515]

'58 😍

[@sarahmitchell9247]

58 all the way!

[@thefool2007]

The '58 is the one. Some day.

[@johnrigby6924]

The '58 by a mile. A no contest.

[@SanNjig]

The 58 sounds better to my ears