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[quote name='NJE' timestamp='1421230626' post='2658587']
no-one gives a flying crap what bass or rig you have. Most people wouldnt really notice at a gig whether you have a 6k Fodera or a £160 squier as long as you sound 'bassy' thats all that matters. Most of my band wouldnt know whether I changed bass or not as I just sound like me when I play.
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This.

Before Christmas my guitarist asked if my memorably green Mark Hoppus sig was new...I've had it for 6 months!

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1421171955' post='2658025']
I`ve resisted buying a Roadworn for a while but am sure at some point I will get one - I was very impresses when I played a couple. I think it`s the colour schemes that have put me off in all honesty. Now a white/blonde 57 Roadworn Precision, mmmmmm.......................
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The Roadworn Mike Dirnt was one of the nicest basses I've played in a while.

That's a cracker. Congrats!

Oh. My. Word. I'm too far away from Lancaster to be of any use, but this shouldn't be around for long.

GLWTS.

I like it. I don't know how much of that is down to the aluminium compared to say the pickups or the EQ, but it sounds good regardless.

Very nice looking thing. I don't usually go for lacquered necks for the same reason as you mention (stickiness) but the matched finish looks really classy on this bass.

Congrats!

An absolute bargain.

Lovely bass. I've had my head turned by SB/black as a combo a couple of times recently. Not a combination I would have plumped for in the past.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1420741346' post='2652923']
DiMarzio DP122 - very high powered but in a vintagey way, more mid-based than top-end so sounds very much like an old Precision through a big valvey stack. Seymour Duncan Quarterpounders - more modern sounding, more top and bottom end, when pushed sounds more like a bass driven by a gain/distortion pedal on a low setting in my opinion.
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Yep. The QP's can be a little scooped for my liking in some settings, but easily fixed by dialling in the mids at your amp.

Otherwise like the folk above have suggested, pick up something like a Behringer BDI21 (about £30) and dial in the grit that way.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1420668364' post='2652077']
Sold on BC
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Success! Congrats.

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1420663232' post='2651982']
I just find it odd that he's interested in helping musicians and he elected to go with an unknown brand rather than the platform the squier brand would offer...
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Maybe Fender/Squier couldn't (wouldn't is more likely) get the spec he wanted down to that price point?

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1420657976' post='2651867']


I've just seen the White blonde jazz. Done. Where do I sign?
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It's the natural for me. They look really impressive for the cash.

Well swerved Karl.

If this is still here come the end of the month then I think I'll be in touch.

Consensus based on what our audience will enjoy. We're lucky to have quite a specific target audience so we can think they way.

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1420388445' post='2648693']
Manufactured from lead?
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I bet they were good for metal.

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1420362917' post='2648336']
In defence of MIMs, the post 2008 ones are much better than those previous.
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Agreed. The pre-08 stuff was much more variable in quality. I have a cracking '04 Deluxe P, my brother was unlucky enough to get a dog of an '02 Jazz.

Everything I've played out of Mexico in the last couple of years (including owning 2, one of which I sold and now regret) has been notoceably better quality.

That's not to take anything away from Squier though. The VM P that I sold on earlier this year was a great bass. The Basschatter who bought it from me thinks the same. And apart from a dodgy set up and crap stock strings, my Squier Bass VI is a great instrument - very well constructed and finished.

Would I ditch Fender for Squier out of principle? Nope. Would I buy another Squier if it beat the nearest Fender alternative for build, feel and tone? Hell yes.

A 'that's going the extra mile' type bump. If I didn't have a P/J in the stable I would be taking serious interest in this. Alas, not to be.

GLWTS.

I get all indecisive when I try and pick my perfect P.

Black, black and maple. No wait, I mean vintage white, black and maple. Surf green and sonic blue both look AMAZING with a rosewood board. OH and what about lake placid blue, pearl and rosewood?

The choices!

Lovely looking bass. I would have a black guard on there by now though

Good thread.

I would go:

Fender Aerodyne Jazz for £499

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/252308-fender-aerodyne-jazz-bass-mij-near-mint-l499/page__pid__2644737#entry2644737

And this Ashdown EB180 combo for a BARGAIN £75!

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/252252-ashdown-eb12-180-evo-ii-for-sale-only-l75/page__pid__2643535#entry2643535

Easy!

I have one and play a similar style of music to you by the sounds of it! It definitely sounds like a bass, I put some heavier strings on (La Bella) and gave it a set up and it's vastly improved compared with the stock set up. That said I wouldn't use it as my only bass.

I had the J&D Jazz for a little while and it was a cracking bass. You won't get better at that price.

[quote name='Cygnus x-1' timestamp='1420021711' post='2644856']
Heres mine, not sure about Stingray tones, but the Jazz AND Precision tones are wonderfull. Mine sounds like a Turbo Precision with both pickups on.
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Wow. Love that.

Another Squier fan here. I had a VM Precision for a while and it was a great bass. In fact it was that bass that got me back in to playing after a few years away. Great bang for buck.

My experience with the CV range echoes most of the comments here too - brilliant basses that are the very top of the Squier shop.