Fender Player II Precision Bass Rosewood Fingerboard 3-Color Sunburst
Updated Player series P-Bass with upgraded pickups and rolled fingerboard edges. Fender's workhorse bass gets modern refinements while keeping the classic split-coil thump that defined rock and Motown.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Player Plus split-coil pickup delivers classic P-Bass punch with improved clarity
- +Rolled rosewood fingerboard edges improve playability over previous Player models
- +Modern C neck profile suits players moving from guitar or preferring slimmer profiles
- +Mexican craftsmanship has reached parity with USA builds in fit and finish
- +Classic 3-Color Sunburst finish and vintage aesthetics at import pricing
Cons
- −$1,850 is pushing into used American Professional territory
- −Single split-coil pickup limits tonal versatility compared to PJ configurations
- −Mexican-built resale value lags behind USA-made equivalents
- −No coil-split or series/parallel switching for modern tonal options
The Verdict
The Player II Precision is Fender saying ‘we heard you’ to everyone complaining about sharp fretboard edges on the original Player series. Those rolled edges and the upgraded pickup are genuine improvements, not marketing fluff. But here’s the elephant in the room: $1,850 is a lot for a Mexican P-Bass when used American Professionals from 2020-2023 are hovering around $1,400-$1,600. You’re paying for new-guitar warranty and the latest spec updates. If you want THAT P-Bass tone — the one that powers Motown, punk, and classic rock — this delivers it. Just shop the used market before pulling the trigger at this price point.
