uncle psychosis 16 Posted January 20 Hey all, Whats the collected wisdom on the best value sub £500 jazz models out there? Is Squier Classic Vibe where its at or are there better things out there? I also quite like the look of the Squier Contemporary Series - not convinced by the odd pickups on the active ones though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cato 2,672 Posted January 20 I'll be the first to suggest Sire. Most are active but the V5 is a passive Jazz for around £400. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lozz196 5,059 Posted January 20 The Squier VM77 & VM70s are worth a look, and are under £400. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grahambythesea 302 Posted January 20 Spector Coda. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mudpup 678 Posted January 20 (edited) I think you'd have to check out a Sire V7. It does a great 'normal' jazz thing and then you have the preamp as well. Lovely neck too. Edited January 20 by Mudpup Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burns-bass 1,348 Posted January 20 I found the Sire to be ok. But I’d recommend a Fender Player Jazz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGreek 5,956 Posted January 20 Personally I'd look at PJs - I'm finding much richer tones from mine.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzaboy 714 Posted January 20 That newish Paranormal Jazz is superb. Great build quality, simply the best Squier I have owned. The looks are a bit quirky and its not a lightweight but for around £360, far better than a Classic Vibe model. The Paranormal is made in China and the CV in Indonesia. Check out Lobsters review for he speaketh the truth! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uncle psychosis 16 Posted January 20 1 hour ago, TheGreek said: Personally I'd look at PJs - I'm finding much richer tones from mine.. Any models in particular? I want a jazz neck... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uncle psychosis 16 Posted January 20 24 minutes ago, jezzaboy said: That newish Paranormal Jazz is superb. Great build quality, simply the best Squier I have owned. The looks are a bit quirky and its not a lightweight but for around £360, far better than a Classic Vibe model. The Paranormal is made in China and the CV in Indonesia. Check out Lobsters review for he speaketh the truth! Sounds good but I just don't think I can cope with the aesthetic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jezzaboy 714 Posted January 20 2 minutes ago, uncle psychosis said: Sounds good but I just don't think I can cope with the aesthetic. 👍 I get that, you either love it or don`t. I bought the white one which looks better to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonesy 240 Posted January 20 I have a G&L JB Tribute that is worth a look. I picked it up for £320 last year and it's a fantastic bass. G&L's have been creeping up in price since though and they're about £450 now. The Sire's Mudpup suggested are def worth a look too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete.young 952 Posted January 20 Bass Collection Jive Bass? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
