FENDER PLAYER SERIES RECAP
// BASSES
By Doug Doppler
Player Jaguar Bass, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, Sonic Red
Since we did our big feature on the Fender Thanks in part to the P-J pickup configuration, as you transition between song sections. In
Player Series earlier in the year, I’ve had a this bass does a great job of marrying classic terms of the percussive side of the equation,
chance to live with these basses. For the P-Bass and Jazz Bass tones together in one this bass really captured a ton of nuance,
money, they offer tremendous value, great instrument. While the neck feels a bit more like regardless of whether I was using my fingers, a
playability, and thanks to the feature sets, a ton a Jazz Bass, the instrument plays more like a pick, or popping.
of great tones! P-Bass, sans mid-range honk. While this may actually be ‘the sound’ of the Jaguar bass, the This instrument is really something I’d suggest
PLAYER JAGUAR BASS harmonic nature of this instrument is definitely checking out in person, preferably into an amp
As much as I try to avoid buying an instrument a familiar one! that has some real volume to it. To my ears and
based solely upon looks, the moment I saw the
fingers, this bass offers outstanding value, and
Player Jaguar Bass in Sonic Red I was smitten. The ability to blend the pickups to taste along playing is believing!
The Sonic Red finish in combination with the with the tone control makes it possible to dial $674.99 MAP
black pickguard is gorgeous. Even better, this up a huge range of really useful tones. Backing instruments sounds and plays just as good as off either of the volume controls ever so slightly it looks! makes it super easy to shift the tonal character
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December 2018
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