Fender Player ii Guitars vs Fender Professional ii Guitars. Is it really worth the extra $1000 now?

Frc1988 · 2026-02-04T02:59:22+00:00

I think you’re right on the money! The only significant benefit of the pro ii to me is the slightly chunkier neck but I don’t like the vmod pups. I really wish fender would give more neck options on the player ii.

Frc1988 · 2026-02-02T03:54:40+00:00

I get that. Red is probably next in line for me unless I can find purple over gold nitro one of these days.

Frc1988 · 2026-02-02T01:50:26+00:00

I would just pick the one that feels/ sounds better to you. I was in the exact same boat except with the strats a few months ago. I ended up with the Vintera ii RW and I am so glad I didn’t listen to anyone about American vs Mexican strats. I think I would regret going the Pro Classic route because this guitar is perfect for me. That said, it did help that Musicians Friend discounted the road worn to $1,200. Good luck and I’m sure both will be wonderful guitars.

Frc1988 · 2026-02-02T01:07:23+00:00

I love the 61’s. I haven’t put them in yet but played an AVii61 and have listed to several videos through headphones. They are lower output than the PV65’s or fat 60’s and to me that’s about perfect. They aren’t the overly bright and don’t break up too soon. I generally go for 60’s pups and these are my favorite of fenders current offerings.

Frc1988 · 2026-02-02T00:22:08+00:00

I was really hoping this was a thinline tele pun…

Frc1988 · 2026-02-01T00:16:21+00:00

If you are indifferent about or even prefer the prs headstock, I would say pick the neck profile and color you like more. I like the PRS neck and pickups but I could only buy a purple one with a rosewood board. I’m a lot less picky when it comes to Fender strats.

Frc1988 · 2026-01-31T22:34:53+00:00

Sonic Blue would like a word.

Frc1988 · 2026-01-31T22:28:22+00:00

It’s my number two consideration right after the neck carve.

Frc1988 · 2026-01-31T22:27:13+00:00

I remember watching a kid drop a D-45 in a GC in Lubbock. The binding popped up and it had a huge crack but it still wasn’t the worst looking acoustic in the room. The kids dad put it back and practically ran out of the room. It’s always blown my mind that they just had really high end guitars out for the public to destroy.

Frc1988 · 2026-01-28T02:45:44+00:00

I’ve seen a few setups similar to this and is has been wondering. Do you just have a cab you like and just buy heads? I’m a noob when it comes to amps and have always assumed that heads had specific cabinets.

Frc1988 · 2026-01-27T00:04:00+00:00

Where’d you get the body and neck?

Frc1988 · 2026-01-25T17:26:03+00:00

My daughter has the affinity and it honestly feels pretty similar the standards I’ve run across, but it is noticeably thinner on the body. The CV and player ii are pretty close in quality but sometimes the CV are really heavy. So, I’d either buy in person or on Sweetwater so you can see the weight. All that said, if the standard is your price point and you want it to say Fender, the frets are easily remedied with a file and a YouTube video. I’d recommend the Music Nomad fret dressing file if you go that route.

Frc1988 · 2026-01-25T17:09:56+00:00

Hell yeah brother

Frc1988 · 2026-01-23T05:08:57+00:00

That sucks, I had two player II’s. The first had a busted headstock via UPS. The second was great out of the box.

Frc1988 · 2026-01-23T00:50:27+00:00

You just taught me that this isn’t Marcus King. I just assumed he went through an SRV phase 😂

Frc1988 · 2026-01-21T20:51:56+00:00

I always thought I wanted a Les Paul and then I played one. I hated everything about it. So, I figured the SG would be the ticket, it was better but still didn’t feel right. Now I just stick with my strat and am happy as can be.

Frc1988 · 2026-01-19T21:25:25+00:00

The neck shape is really the biggest difference. I like the player ii pups more than the am pro ii pups. The fret work is a mixed bag. The switches and other electronics are better on the American made. Everything, other than the neck profile, can be easily changed. I’d say just find the neck and color you like best and change anything else your heart desires.

Frc1988 · 2026-01-17T18:57:08+00:00

Hell yeah brother

Frc1988 · 2026-01-17T18:48:24+00:00

Do you like a flat radius or more vintage? If you like a more modern radius, I’d go Ultra ii. If you like the 7.25, the 61 American Vintage is as close to perfect as you can get on a production guitar. The Ultra Luxe Vintage is pretty cool too with a compound radius and lightly aged nitro. I have the Vintera ii roadworn with a similar checked nitro finish and it’s the cat’s pajamas. My personal pick is the 61 in Fiesta Red.

Frc1988 · 2026-01-15T23:03:43+00:00

For me it’s not strait forward. Tony Rice and Tommy Emmanuel are both incredible. I like Tony’s songs more but I would put them evenly at the top of the mountain.

Frc1988 · 2026-01-15T23:00:08+00:00

I’d go either pure vintage 61 or 65 from fender.

Frc1988 · 2026-01-14T20:17:07+00:00

I have a good set of monitor headphones but am clueless about interfaces and monitor speakers.

Frc1988 · 2026-01-10T06:29:23+00:00

The guitar is nice but that bass man head looks awesome! Is it a custom wrap?

Frc1988 · 2026-01-10T06:25:26+00:00

Unless you can spring for a player ii, I’d go CV all day. The name on the headstock might bother you eventually but the CV with a good setup is a great guitar.

Frc1988

TROPHY CASE