FIRST LOOK - Fender American Ultra II Precision Bass (Maple Fretboard)

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2025

КОМЕНТАРІ • 34

  • @dynodanbassman
    @dynodanbassman 3 місяці тому +6

    Man I just love the maple fret boards...

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  3 місяці тому +4

      On a P?!?! C'mon!!! LOVE IT!!! I can'r get enough it... Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @dannyprovencher7862
    @dannyprovencher7862 3 місяці тому +2

    That opening jam was on point, sir!

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Danny! Appreciate that. Thanks for watching and being a part of the channel - Anthony

  • @nicacrush
    @nicacrush 3 місяці тому +1

    Great review. That is a nice bass! Sounds great.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  3 місяці тому +1

      I found the entire Ultra II Bass lineup quite impressive! Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @paulsmith1807
    @paulsmith1807 Місяць тому

    great review, I think I love the maple more from the tone

  • @mkwaterstone
    @mkwaterstone 3 місяці тому +3

    Love it..not for the dude who is going to put is through 35 Preamp pedals..it's just a great standalone bass...Amazing...it's what Sadowsky used to do with the Japan Metros in terms of pricing

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  3 місяці тому +2

      I think these basses fit a shockingly wide range of players and uses. sub -$2500 and you get a LOT! Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @jamesreynolds4487
    @jamesreynolds4487 3 місяці тому

    Anthony is a great salesman.

  • @tzd
    @tzd 3 місяці тому +2

    The switch is probably there because the input jack is poking into the space next to the Mid tone knob.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  3 місяці тому

      Again... way above my pay-grade lol. But that makes sense, Thanks - Anthony

  • @DN.Giuseppe
    @DN.Giuseppe 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi Anthony, thank you for this detailed video. I’m just wondering, are you sure about the fact that the first Ultra series missed the Posiflex rods? I always thought that Posiflex rods were a standard spec for US made Fender basses except Performer and vintage inspired ones

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  3 місяці тому +1

      This has been debated recently... and I was always under the assumption that they didn't since Fender NEVER talked about it. If I stand corrected I apologize. Thanks for watching - Anthony

    • @DN.Giuseppe
      @DN.Giuseppe 3 місяці тому

      @@EmpireMusicPgh thank you very much for the answer Anthony. Yes, you’re right. It was not mentioned in the specs for Ultra I. One last question: is it true that the tone control is now working on both active and passive modes?

  • @TehDFC
    @TehDFC 3 місяці тому +2

    I really like the changes-quartersawn maple neck is money. Love the luminous side dots. String through body. Not super crazy about the 65948653908650843650438 knobs on it-cause I'm a simp-but the versatility is certainly there.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  3 місяці тому +2

      It's what you get with Active unfortunately... but yeah, I feel you. I like simplicity... I played an entire set of music with the wrong setting on my Elrick last week... too many knobs/switches to notice... lol. Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @Patriot6669
    @Patriot6669 12 днів тому

    Does every knob have the detent in the middle position? My mid outer/large knob doesn't, the rest do. Curious if that's normal?

    • @stephenreinheimer4592
      @stephenreinheimer4592 5 годин тому

      Yes normal its the only one and that’s because it’s just the passive tone blend.

  • @HodagHunter
    @HodagHunter 3 місяці тому +4

    Poor Anthony having to make at least 3 videos highlighting this new range lol...could been a sub-5 minute single video to encompass everything across the range worth mentioning. Dig the jamming though.

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  3 місяці тому +4

      I WILL NEVER MAKE A SUB 5 MINUTE VIDEO. Unfortunately, I'm long-winded when it comes to this stuff. Apologies in advance - Anthony

  • @marcincebernik1517
    @marcincebernik1517 2 місяці тому

    How look's signal chain to recording?

  • @mowhoudin
    @mowhoudin 3 місяці тому +3

    Is the modern "D" neck slimmer front to back than the modern "C"?

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  3 місяці тому +2

      Yes..a flatter spine pulls the two sides a bit closer together.. very comfortable for those who like slim/fast profile. Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @Based.Mercado
    @Based.Mercado 3 місяці тому

    9.5? I thought the neck was compound radius?

  • @nsilveira7622
    @nsilveira7622 3 місяці тому

    Need a 5 string version of this

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  3 місяці тому

      Not the first time I've heard that.. Just a Jazz in this series. Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @johnjtrischettijr6439
    @johnjtrischettijr6439 3 місяці тому

    Why doesn’t Fender make this exact bass with 5 strings?

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  3 місяці тому

      They make a 5 Jazz only, but they are still really nice!! We did a video on a Red one, but they do the Avalanche (White) w/maple. Call the shop at 412-343-5299 and we can HOOK YOU UP! Thanks for watching - Anthony

    • @elijahjones2889
      @elijahjones2889 3 місяці тому

      I agree. Fender needs to get more into 5 string pjs

  • @michaelmacisco2566
    @michaelmacisco2566 3 місяці тому

    If sounds good ! The knobs would probably drive me nuts but they do make it quite versitile

    • @EmpireMusicPgh
      @EmpireMusicPgh  3 місяці тому +1

      I got used to them super fast... nice basses. Mike you have the REAL GOOD STUFF though. lol. Thanks for watching - Anthony

  • @braddietzmusic2429
    @braddietzmusic2429 2 місяці тому

    If only it was a 5-string.