There seems to be a current trend of trying to big-up the value of Squire (sic) instruments.
Me, the fact that hey can't even be bothered to spell the name properly (it's there on the headstock, folks!) tends to ring some alarm bells to start with.
I bought this yesterday.
I have to say I think it's a rather nice looking bass.
I've got to have a look at the electrics, as I think that switch isn't original.
Though the grain of the wood on the front is rather nice, it may be a veneer, so I may get it refinished; I'm thinking seafoam green.
I've met & chatted with David, bought parts from him, tried out something for him, and my Red Baron is a Retrovibe bass.
His LP and Tele basses are a bit of fun, though I'm not so struck on this Tele one.