leftyhook Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Could someone please give me a brief pointer on the mid 90's squiers that were made in the Cort factory? I read on another forum that they can vary dramatically, while someone said they are very close to a MIA build. I am looking for another project bass to possible install better pups. So, a mid 90's Korean P bass...yes? no? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I thing that the someone had one he wanted to sell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 [quote name='leftyhook' timestamp='1327672428' post='1515148'] Could someone please give me a brief pointer on the mid 90's squiers that were made in the Cort factory? I read on another forum that they can vary dramatically, while someone said they are very close to a MIA build. I am looking for another project bass to possible install better pups. So, a mid 90's Korean P bass...yes? no? cheers [/quote] I've a vague recollection they were variable and generally nothing special, so yes, very close to a mid 90s MIA Fender build I'd be wary of buying one blind, need to try it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 My Dad has one of the Squiers you're talking about (even if it's a Strat). The neck is absolutely amazing - not anywhere near normal Squier quality and I would indeed put it on par with an MIA, fretwork is outstanding. The hardware also looks MIA (stamped - not cast bridge saddles) but the pickups were average (now swapped out for Vintage Noiseless). The body is hard to determine - it's covered in paint ! I think his one is early 90s (91 from memory) - not sure if that matches the time period you are referring to. I think maybe Cort put these out to impress Fender and got told to tone it down a bit to avoid embarassing them. (It does now however have a Fender logo on it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I have a '96 Samick factory Squier P and i'ts bloody good. I asked my new band to tell me which Bass they liked the sound of best. They preferred the Squier over my Vigier and Vintage P with flats! I've told 'em they're all tone deaf ha! Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 I've played two Cort Squiers (both teles, not basses) and they were chalk and cheese. The first one was very nice and encouraged me to go looking for one of my own. It wasn't the same at all and I passed up on buying it. If that's any indication then yes, they do vary enormously. Also look out for plywood bodies. Nothing wrong with plywood per se, but they do tend to weigh a bit more and may affect the resale value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 ah, I will give it a miss. Tried a different bass last night.........will be using my Wal again tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 If you were closer to Merseyside you could try my lefty Squier Precision, 1995, Korean. I bought it second hand about 10 years ago for a steal. I fitted a bone nut, as a right handed player had been using it upside down and put some EMG's and an EMG pre in it. New Gotoh bridge and good to go. The body is very decent, good standard of finish and the neck was spot on, really well fitted and finished frets. But I would say try before you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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