deefer_dog Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Getting a Squier raher than Fender. From 99% of squiers I have played, I can't fault them at all, and compared to the price of Fenders in Ireland, why pay 2-3 times more? Question is, which one? Brand snobbery is something I couldn't care about ( As my lineup shows ) . One day I will have a higher end bass, when I win the lotto..... but until then, what are your fav Squier models ( 4-stringers )? Thanking ye!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I can honestly say I dont think you will regret your decision. I can highly recommend the Squier Classic Vibe range, I have the Precision and its a lovely instrument, even has a lovely bit of flame/birdseye on the neck but thats just luck. I have played the classic vibe jazz and that is a great bass too and I have played a few now and the consistency is great, all well made. If you look secondhand and have the cash the Mexican classic basses are well worth a look and superb basses for the money. Saw one go for about £360 on ebay the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deefer_dog Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share Posted October 2, 2012 Even the Modern Player Jaguar has seriously dragged me in....... Gah, decisions decisions!! Local music shop will match Thomann prices too. Hmmmmm!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 CV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregBass Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I have VM Jazz - the maple neck with block markers jobbie. Rarely leaves the house, but it's a great bass for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 deefer, keen to know which way you jump as a Jag bass may be in my future too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I had a vintage modified Jazz. Nice bass, played decent enough - only thing it was seriously heavy and for a natural finish the 3 body sections were a horrible match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Classic Vibe is the way to go..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I had a CV Precision and was very impressed with the quality/playability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoVeryTired Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I've played a couple of Classic Vibes and they were both really nice. I really like the look and specs of the VM Jaguar (the black/tort PJ). You can get some cracking deals on used ones, as I did recently. Mine's a 2004 Indonesian-made standard series Precision Special - black with matching headstock and mirror scratchplate, J neck on P body with an extra J pickup in the bridge position. It sounds and feels great - for £90. My only complaint would be that the J is a little noisy (not noticeable in a band mix), the pots a little scratchy (after a few years of use and abuse before me) and the tuners slightly flimsy. For another £150 or so I could turn this from a great backup bass into a true player's bass, i.e. it'll never be worth much if I sell it, but it'll be priceless in use and I'd put it against any Fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoVeryTired Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 The received wisdom would be "avoid the Affinity series" - I don't know from experience though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTaff Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I prefered the VM P over the CV P, I didn't like the finish or the fret sizes on the CV neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I have a Precision Special,and use it in preference (well,sometimes...) to my 78 Fender Precision.Can't fault the build quality or finish,the neck profile is nice.The pickups would benefit from an upgrade,that aside,it's a quality instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 When people say "Fender is overpriced" I just figure that Squier are going to be too (and they are) - if you check out the other brands out there today you'll find an instrument that'll tan a Squier's ass on every price range. That vintage vibe and tone found on the records of old is only found with Fender & Squier though. I love G&L and ESP for improving on the Fender and Gibson instruments, they are FAR more versatile and better built but don't 100% nail the 50's, 60's and 70's vintage tones. I'd say you can get 80% of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 [quote name='SoVeryTired' timestamp='1350771462' post='1843417'] The received wisdom would be "avoid the Affinity series" - I don't know from experience though. [/quote] Sue Ryder's £60 P bass trumped the Squier Affinity I used to play (£150 at the time). The neck on the affinity split during a gig, whilst being played by my mate who owned it. The CV is a different kettle of fish from the affinity but I still feel them overpriced at £282 or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) I would go for the CV or Matt Freeman Squier. Excellent basses. EDIT: although I love my Fender and I'm glad I chose it! Edited October 21, 2012 by Evil Undead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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