Squier Precision V - Anyone Played one?

[NJE]

Has anyone played, or does anyone own one of the new Squier Vintage Modified Precision V basses? I am really interested to hear opinions/views on them as I have bad GAS for a 5 string precision.

I have read through the thread on talkbass but for fear of sounding a bit harsh, I find the talkbass crowd a bit gushing and over enthusiastic. So just wondering whether any of the sensible and grounded members of basschat have tried the bass?

[jon_kemo]

Yep I bought a white one just over a month ago. I really like it and it's all I have played since buying it.

My band detune half a step and I've not had any problems with the B string which seems to be an issue to some people with 5ers at this price point.

[Telebass]

That's good news - one of these is next on my list!

[NJE]

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Yep I bought a white one just over a month ago. I really like it and it's all I have played since buying it.

My band detune half a step and I've not had any problems with the B string which seems to be an issue to some people with 5ers at this price point.
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Good stuff, I was hoping top hear something positive. I think B string issues are more down to string type and set up than anything else, my squier deluxe jazz has a very good B string, better than my old 36" Overwater...go figure! for £250 I am seriosuly tempted to get one of these and stick a set of flats on for some motown/soul tones.