jd56hawk Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Contemporary active basses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Amongst others: https://www.andertons.co.uk/brands/squier?#facet:&productBeginIndex:0&facetLimit:&orderBy:&pageView:grid&minPrice:&maxPrice:&pageSize:96& The Gold and Vintage series both look fun. The Lake Placid Blue/Gold Precision is tidy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 If the Ruby Red Metallic P bass had a matching headstock, I'd jump on it! Hell, even if it had a black headstock like some of the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 I'm so ordering a black and gold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Well - someone's been looking at Sire & going - "oh sh!t!" - haven't they? Very nice. Do like that blueburst on the J. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasher80 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 No left handers.... again 🙄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 I'm glad they're diversifying from the usual occasional rarer colours. The Sunset Metallic Super P I quite like, although the pau ferro looks awful (never had and never will have this on a board). However this 2TS Jazz looks like pure crap. It looks likes someone's first attempt at sunburst in a garage with a spray can from Halfords: https://www.andertons.co.uk/brands/squier/squier-40th-anniversary-jazz-bass-vintage-edition-satin-wide-2-colour-sunburst 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, longtimefred said: I'm so ordering a black and gold. Definitely got a Lotus JPS vibe going on there. Always classy, especially in classic Lotus 72 form. EDIT: I wish they had used a more cream/aged coloured binding on the neck - the binding that's there is so bright in comparison to the gold hardware and anodised pickguard that it sticks out like a sore thumb. Why does no-one consult me before issuing a production bass? Edited January 27, 2022 by neepheid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 That Blueburst J is just asking to be bought. Roasted Maple neck as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 Squier have really upped their game in terms of colours options and specs on their skinny stringers in recent years. It's great to see their bass range getting a similar upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoulderpet Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 What is up with the prices? £469!!! For that price I really hope Squier have upped there QC since the last time I brought a CV bass and returned 2 CV Jags https://www.andertons.co.uk/brands/squier/squier-40th-anniversary-jazz-bass-vintage-edition-satin-wide-2-colour-sunburst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Machines said: I'm glad they're diversifying from the usual occasional rarer colours. The Sunset Metallic Super P I quite like, although the pau ferro looks awful (never had and never will have this on a board). However this 2TS Jazz looks like pure crap. It looks likes someone's first attempt at sunburst in a garage with a spray can from Halfords: https://www.andertons.co.uk/brands/squier/squier-40th-anniversary-jazz-bass-vintage-edition-satin-wide-2-colour-sunburst It's Indian Laurel, same fretboard they're using on some Strats. Edited January 27, 2022 by jd56hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 5 hours ago, shoulderpet said: What is up with the prices? £469!!! For that price I really hope Squier have upped there QC I did catch myself thinking “…back in my day a Mexican Standard bass only cost £330!” But I checked myself, because the world has moved on since 2004. £469 is toppy compared to the current CV models so you’d hope that reflected an improvement in quality/finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 25 minutes ago, theyellowcar said: I did catch myself thinking “…back in my day a Mexican Standard bass only cost £330!” But I checked myself, because the world has moved on since 2004. £469 is toppy compared to the current CV models so you’d hope that reflected an improvement in quality/finish. The only way is up, don't forget that the £ has inflated since then. £330 in 2004 is equivalent to £540 now, which is about how much a MIM is currently (see https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/inflation/inflation-calculator) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 8 hours ago, Machines said: I'm glad they're diversifying from the usual occasional rarer colours. The Sunset Metallic Super P I quite like, although the pau ferro looks awful (never had and never will have this on a board). However this 2TS Jazz looks like pure crap. It looks likes someone's first attempt at sunburst in a garage with a spray can from Halfords: https://www.andertons.co.uk/brands/squier/squier-40th-anniversary-jazz-bass-vintage-edition-satin-wide-2-colour-sunburst It`s quite expensive especially when you can get a Sire with an alder body, roasted maple neck, rolled edges etc for £369. I know what one I would choose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, jezzaboy said: It`s quite expensive especially when you can get a Sire with an alder body, roasted maple neck, rolled edges etc for £369. I know what one I would choose. True, but the cost of production is not the only aspect in the Squier pricing. They are hugely popular due to the Fender association, and Fender is a behemoth with a huge marketing budget and endorsees to pay. A good amount of the extra cost goes there. FWIW I have had both a Sire M5 and a Squier VM 70s Jazz. The Sire was a better instrument in terms of spec, but I definitely preferred the 'authentic look' of the Squier. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falling_in2_infinity Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 29 minutes ago, jezzaboy said: It`s quite expensive especially when you can get a Sire with an alder body, roasted maple neck, rolled edges etc for £369. I know what one I would choose. Swings and roundabouts though, because with Sire, they could charge £200 for better features than a £450 Squier but it still has an ugly headstock and cheap a*$ tort… (by the way, I own a Sire P7!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 38 minutes ago, Machines said: The only way is up, don't forget that the £ has inflated since then. £330 in 2004 is equivalent to £540 now, which is about how much a MIM is currently (see https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/inflation/inflation-calculator) Yeah exactly my point - it’s all relative given inflation, increased cost of freight etc. All that aside, these look like nice basses. I’m now trying to talk myself out of the Satin Blonde P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesTheCat Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 I know it's not a new model but there's something about that shell pink VI... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 9 hours ago, 40hz said: That Blueburst J is just asking to be bought. Roasted Maple neck as well! Funny that, nothing turns me off a bass quicker than roasted maple… except maybe roasted birdseye maple. Rosewood or ebony all day long for me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 10 hours ago, rasher80 said: No left handers.... again 🙄 Still no lefty Mustang I would get one in a heartbeat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoulderpet Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Machines said: The only way is up, don't forget that the £ has inflated since then. £330 in 2004 is equivalent to £540 now, which is about how much a MIM is currently (see https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/inflation/inflation-calculator) Which makes the £469 Squier price even worse because for just shy of a hundred more you can get an Mim Fender Edited January 27, 2022 by shoulderpet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 13 hours ago, Machines said: However this 2TS Jazz looks like pure crap. It looks likes someone's first attempt at sunburst in a garage with a spray can from Halfords: https://www.andertons.co.uk/brands/squier/squier-40th-anniversary-jazz-bass-vintage-edition-satin-wide-2-colour-sunburst I clicked on that link thinking "how bad can it be"? It's bad. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd56hawk Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 (edited) Absolutely no need waiting for a new one because this arrived today. Midnight Satin, black chrome hardware, high-mass bridge, roasted maple...smooth as silk. Unlike the new ones, this is ash. Just waiting for some GHS black tapewounds to take it to the next level. Edited February 10, 2022 by jd56hawk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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