Fender Jazz Deluxe VS Fender Jazz Player Plus 

They both sound great! I have a Fender Deluxe Active Jazz V and love the tone but honestly the man behind the bass makes the difference. You can play the squire jaguar and then one of these and it still would sound amazing. It isn’t always about the equipment as much as it is the skill behind it.

I think Fender Player Plus in this particular instance sounds more even across the fretboard and has more low mids. I like it more even though surf pearl sounds good too. both seem to have good solid low B which is nice.

I'd put them both in a double gig bag and march right into the gig. I like the sound of both and if I had to pick just one it would be the Deluxe. Great demo!

They both sound great. I’m a Fender Jazz guy so trust me when I tell you that I really enjoyed this video. If I have to make a choice being that it’s basically the same bass, I’d go with the Player Plus due to that I’m a fan of the 4/1 tuners and it has kind of a richer tone than the Deluxe. But not by a lot. Thanks for the great content. God Bless you Jermaine!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

I have an all original 1997/98 John Suhr Fender Deluxe Jazz bass that has been my go to bass for a while now. Mainly because it sounds incredible (not just my opinion) but also because it feels so good to play. I feel like the Suhr era basses were some of the best that Fender made post 1990. Great video as always Jermaine!! 👊🏻

That fender player has a warmer richer sound to me I like it

They both sound different, the deluxe sounds broken in, like it's been on the road, the fpp sounds new (stiff). Both sound good!

The first thing I notice is the different ways the machine heads are set and the different string holders on the head stock.on the 5-string. I own the Player Plus as of maybe 3 1/2 months ago.

I would choose Fender Jazz Deluxe

Man, thank you for this video, I was fighting to chose between both of these! The Main Difference I Hear Between The Two Is That FPP sounds warmer and fuller. They’re both a great option for me.. just remained me of my current 70’s Jazz Classic V and Contemporary Jazz HH V ..

Dang Jermaine! In so glad I subscribed to your channel. I learn so much from you, I own a ULTRA JAZZ Mocha Burst (replaced crappy pickups with AGUILAR 5J) , , you are proof that it isn’t the instrument, it’s the player skill , you could make a $100 Chinese bass sound good!

I like the Deluxe, it was more aggressive.

Problems with the Player Plus I recently purchased....The string spacing at the bridge is to wide and the G string is practically falling off the neck....The action is too high because the saddles are set all the way down and the G side is still 8/64 high. The should have shimmed the neck.

also, one thing to consider is the feel of the neck. if it feels right, the player plays good.

Fred Hi Jermaine, The Fender Player Plus 5 String Jazz Bass is my choice. I like the clarity and punch and also the low end is not muddy. Plus the upper register it keeps its sound.

I've got the surf pearl Deluxe, but put an antique white plate on, Aguilar noiseless pickups and John East JRetro Deluxe preamp.... unbelievably versatile and looks wonderful

if I’m not bad, the fender jazz deluxe is made in USA 🇺🇸 and the fender player plus is made in Mexico right? ? 🤔🤔

FENDER DELUXE ACTIVE JAZZ BASS V 5-STRING BASS GUITAR 👍

Deluxe has more meat. Thanks for your videos.

I just missed this live, but it would be good if before each bit of playing you said what the controls are set to, or if all knobs are on 10.

You do realize that in your hands brother Jermaine, they are gonna sound good. But if you hold a toy gun to my head I'd have to go with the white Jazz Bass. As it sounded a bit brighter than the black 4up 1down headed Bass. And thank you for the excersizes, I'm gonna have fun with them💯💯💯👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾😎😎😎

0:44 “the description in the link below” haha They both sound good ..I’m a bit bias towards the surf pearl deluxe though

Great vid. If you get a chance It would be interesting to hear your take on Origin Effects Bass Rig Super Vintage and ‘64 Black pedals.

I have both basses the fender player plus sounds almost like the American jazz bass in

I like the red Bass

What was the actual EQ setting that you used on the basses? Which pickup? Etc?

WoW!! I think they both have a great sound!! It’s hard for me to say which one I liked better!! I play a Fender Jazz American Elite V, ash body and maple neck!!! It’s really an incredible bass!! Thanks for posting this!! I’m still trying to get where you are!! Your playing is an inspiration to me!!! Thanks again!!

I'm not a fender guy but I'll go with the player plus

The deluxe sounds more muffled and muddy, the player plus is much clearer to my ears.

a mí me gusta más el sonido de player plus , tiene un sonido más natural , siento que el otro tiene un ligero sonido metálico

Jamaine which one is the best

The one with 5 tuners inline

What is the name of the song you use to demo the basses. Really like the first song

did you check out the cheap but real good yamaha trbx 305 ?

Nice basses...

Me gusta más el sonido deluxe por su doble bobina en las pastillas suena conas cuerpo qué el player plus

Well, if it isn't "the Fender Guy" 😆 What's up Bro'? I'm really diggin' that Player Plus both soundwise and looks, and I dig the 4/1 tuning machines. Great comparison vid., 'answers the questions that Fender guys would want to know when they're "on the fence" about which one they should get. 😄 Thanks again, Much Appreciated and continued success. 👊🏾

Jazz deluxe all day

Closed my eyes. Couldn’t hear a $$$ difference 🤷‍♂️

The American j’s voice is clearer