Squier Vintage Modified Jazz fretless reccommendations?

[SpaceYourBass]

I'm getting a Squier VMJ soon. I play reggae/ska/dub type stuff, some slow paced, and some fast, but all straight up groovin'

I was wondering if any VMJ owners or Squier SX owners (basically any bass similar to the VMJ) have modified their basses with good results. For example, if you got the BadAss II bridge, what were the results? How did it change the sound or playability. I'm not huge on mods, but down the line, I may want to invest in one or two. What about pickups? I think the pickups on the VMJ are "vintage." Has anyone modified their pups with good results?

[steve66]

I would first change the strings and leave the rest stock. These are very good basses IMO.

[bassness]

I have a spare BadAss that I thought about putting on my fretless Squier but I decided against it. I like this bass just the way it is. Aside from adding a bit of sustain, you're really not gaining anything.

[fat-k]

i have the vintage modified jazz with the frets it is absolutely perfect i play punk/ska and pretend to play reggae. but ya i would recomend them for sho get 1 as soon as possible.

[southshoreconor]

played one at guitar center today thinking it was some kind of jaco signature bass. it wasn't til i put it back on the wall that i read the headstock saying "squier". i was impressed.

[Jared92]

Most amazing bass

[georgestrings]

Other than the strings, the weak links on the VMJs are the pots and jack - and they can be upgraded fairly cheaply... The stock bridge and pups are just fine...


- georgestrings