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09-01-2012, 11:49 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: Turlock, CA | | | Fender, oh Fender......
So I walk into GC (mistake?) and as I peruse the used section I spy a red Squire Jazz. Hmmmm. Looks nice, price tag sez 99 bux. What the heck, I'll give it a whirl. Cosmetically, it's imperfect but not in an ugly sort of way. A little starter mojo I guess :P
Well, the neck is straight, no fret buzz, action is good and when I plug it in, very little hum. It's kinda funny because the Geddy Lee model I had years ago had the typical single coil hum when it wasn't at unity.
I plug it into a nice GK and to my surprise, we gots GROWL! Throaty, honest to goodness J-bass tone! Needless to say I'm all about how fast can I get this to the counter!
I had a little setback at this point as they still had one day left on the used gear "police hold" so I asked them to ship it to my local store when it's released. They did, and for no charge.
When I go to pick it up, i think "dude, you need a case" to which the dude I'm dealing with says "all our used/abandoned cases are on sale for 30 bucks today. You wanna look?". Well Heck ya I wanna look! Lo and behold, what do I find? An SKB Jazz case. Sweet! We open it up and PRESTO! A set of RotoSounds and a Levy padded leather strap are inside! Flippin' SuWHEEETT!!! And since the tax rates are different in Gilroy and Modesto, I got a dollar back too!
Total investment = rounded up to about 140$
Played it at a conference this weekend and found a little more hum so I took it home and shielded the cavities with Stu Mac copper tape and it is absolutely silent at this point.
Squire, you just might be my new go to...... |
09-01-2012, 11:56 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Spector basses | | Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oslo, Norway | | | Wow! I'm not a Fender or Squier fan, but you found a steal, good job!
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09-01-2012, 11:57 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ca | | | LOL....That's great bro!! GC seems to get a bad rap sometimes, but seriously they offer some of the best deals around! And the Squire...well...never played one...think I might have to try one out this weekend, GC is having a Labor day sale! |
09-02-2012, 12:43 AM
|  | Smeller of Shame. | | Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kent, WA | | Great find! Congrats! 
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09-02-2012, 12:59 AM
|  | 6 String Nut | | Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Santa Barbara, CA | | | You, sir, had a great day. I am jelly.
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09-02-2012, 01:33 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bend, Oregon | | Congrats on your big score.
I never get tired of reading this type of thread. 
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09-02-2012, 04:04 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon | | | Yeah I have never played a squire, played a few squiers though. |
09-02-2012, 06:30 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2010 Location: Esbjerg, Denmark | | | Well, sometimes one just get to be lucky to find such a great deal. Congrats on your awesome Squier!
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09-02-2012, 06:53 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cary, Il | | Quote:
Originally Posted by musicman666  LOL....That's great bro!! GC seems to get a bad rap sometimes, but seriously they offer some of the best deals around! And the Squire...well...never played one...think I might have to try one out this weekend, GC is having a Labor day sale! | Ya, you spelled the brand of that bass wrong, expect the flamers to hit you hard VERY soon!!!
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09-02-2012, 07:08 AM
|  | Say something once, why say it again? | | Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saint Johns, Michigan | | Quote:
Originally Posted by mdogs Ya, you spelled the brand of that bass wrong, expect the flamers to hit you hard VERY soon!!! | So did the OP. I really don't know why it's so difficult to spell Squier. Oh, well. |
09-02-2012, 08:01 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia | | Let's keep it simple:
Fender Squier: 
Squire fender:  
OP: Jealous of your score, you did well. 
Of course, no pics? Well...you know what they say....
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09-02-2012, 08:50 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Downingtown, PA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Willicious Congrats on your big score.
I never get tired of reading this type of thread. | This. +68.
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09-02-2012, 09:04 AM
|  | Registered User | | | | | You got the deal of the month, bro! I like my Squiers: 50s and 60s classic vibe P basses. Do you which mode; J bass you got? Just curious.And thanks for the tip on the copper foil . . .
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09-02-2012, 10:44 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mount Vernon, Illinois | | | FMIC has an interesting marketing plan. One would think that by introducing instruments THIS good, they might inadvertently slow the demand for their more premium-priced counterparts.
But, really, how many musicians (especially non-professional hobbyist musicians, which VASTLY outnumber working pros) NEED a $1200 American Fender?
And, once you've had a good relationship with FMIC at the entry level, your tastes and technique form around that instrument, and when you DO get that urge to get a premium instrument, you're probably more inclined to stick with the brand you know.
But, one thing's for sure, we've NEVER had it better in terms of "bass bang for the buck" than today. |
09-02-2012, 11:22 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI | | Quote: |
Originally Posted by blubolt So I walk into GC (mistake?) and as I peruse the used section I spy a red Squire Jazz. Hmmmm. Looks nice, price tag sez 99 bux. What the heck, I'll give it a whirl. Cosmetically, it's imperfect but not in an ugly sort of way. A little starter mojo I guess :P
Well, the neck is straight, no fret buzz, action is good and when I plug it in, very little hum. It's kinda funny because the Geddy Lee model I had years ago had the typical single coil hum when it wasn't at unity.
I plug it into a nice GK and to my surprise, we gots GROWL! Throaty, honest to goodness J-bass tone! Needless to say I'm all about how fast can I get this to the counter!
I had a little setback at this point as they still had one day left on the used gear "police hold" so I asked them to ship it to my local store when it's released. They did, and for no charge.
When I go to pick it up, i think "dude, you need a case" to which the dude I'm dealing with says "all our used/abandoned cases are on sale for 30 bucks today. You wanna look?". Well Heck ya I wanna look! Lo and behold, what do I find? An SKB Jazz case. Sweet! We open it up and PRESTO! A set of RotoSounds and a Levy padded leather strap are inside! Flippin' SuWHEEETT!!! And since the tax rates are different in Gilroy and Modesto, I got a dollar back too!
Total investment = rounded up to about 140$
Played it at a conference this weekend and found a little more hum so I took it home and shielded the cavities with Stu Mac copper tape and it is absolutely silent at this point.
Squire, you just might be my new go to...... | First of all, congrats. I am happy for ya Now why do ya say "GC mistake?", it worked out great for you!!! I would say GC was very good to you 
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09-02-2012, 11:24 AM
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Independent Contractor to Bass San Diego | | Join Date: May 2000 Location: Groom Lake, NV | | | Look at the headstock. Does it say Squire?
NO!
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09-02-2012, 01:13 PM
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09-02-2012, 05:11 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis | | | One can buy Squier Precisions for $80 here any day of the week. Sadly, nobody does.
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09-02-2012, 05:14 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Munjibunga Look at the headstock. Does it say Squire?
NO! | Maybe better "Squire" than all those ratty overpriced Squier clones that say "7ender" on them. Whats up with that?
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09-02-2012, 09:24 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada | | Quote:
Originally Posted by M.R. Ogle But, one thing's for sure, we've NEVER had it better in terms of "bass bang for the buck" than today. | Agreed. The $279 Squier Jazz I just bought is ridiculously better than anything $279 bought 20 years ago, let alone $479 if not more.
The Squier came fully gig-worthy (save for needing a setup, but then again a $2000 bass needs a setup out of the store too), and that's a fantastic thing for the price. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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