Squier's 1998 MIK fretless Jazz bass

Wallace320 · #1 03-14-2013, 08:22 AM

With "no love" for this one
Guys, strange for me to tell... I need your help

I'll go like this...
http://www.bassline.it/catalogo.php?cat=Bassi&brand=103
there's a 98 (I checked its serial number out) MIK black Squier fretless Jazz I dig a lot

Can you please tell me which exact tonewoods were these basses made of?

Or can you provide any 1998 Fender/Squier catalogue detail to help me out?

many thanx in advance

Cheers,
Wallace

RCCollins · #2 03-14-2013, 08:25 AM

I believe these were made of plywood. That's the reason for the lack of love. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

bassbully · #3 03-14-2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RCCollins

I believe these were made of plywood. That's the reason for the lack of love. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

Some were, I have a plywood and a Alder. These basses can be great but do sometimes have more neck issues than I would like.

Figjam · #4 03-14-2013, 08:55 AM

Personally, I avoid MIK Fenders. I haven't come across many, but the ones that I have were underwhelming. I stick to MIA, MIM, MIJ, MIC.

Wallace320 · #5 03-14-2013, 08:57 AM

May my ears deceive me?

I'm sure no bass champ but, ownin' similar setup, I tried it out thru a Warwick Wa300 head and a Wca410 cab (so a somewhat "dry" combo, unable to color a bass to the point of makin' it sound a whole headroom dispenser)

How come it fooled me to the point of makin' me wantin' to grab it?!

Cheers,
Wallace

Figjam · #6 03-14-2013, 09:01 AM

Fenders quality control varies. If it feels and sounds good, it is good.

RCCollins · #7 03-14-2013, 09:14 AM

Who knows? Maybe it's an alder one. That's always been my favorite wood for Fenders. Or maybe the sound of the pickups is more important than the body wood

If it sounds and plays good, and the price is right, get it!

Wallace320 · #8 03-14-2013, 09:18 AM

Yet I'm surprised, not talkin' Ampeg or Mesa amps/cab, a possibly plywood

body could sound like that

I've not bought it (and probably never will)

I can't believe it

Anymore inputs?

Cheers,
Wallace

RCCollins · #9 03-14-2013, 09:19 AM

Trust your ears!

bassbully · #10 03-14-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RCCollins

Who knows? Maybe it's an alder one. That's always been my favorite wood for Fenders. Or maybe the sound of the pickups is more important than the body wood

If it sounds and plays good, and the price is right, get it!

Agree. My alder MIK Squier II is a great bass not as good as my MIJ SQ squiers but a good bass I paid $65.00. I bought another Squier II ($100) the plywood one, compared to the alder Squier II it is not close. The Alder MIK is way better even in build. Even better is the 87' MIK E series Bullet I just bought ($100) It is really nice better than both of my other MIKs.

They (MIK) are all over the place v.s. say the first edition Squiers MIJ JV and SQ's which were all good.

Figjam · #11 03-14-2013, 09:33 AM

MIJ JV and SQ basses are amazing.

Wallace320 · #12 03-14-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Figjam

MIJ JV and SQ basses are amazing.

Now I've to tell you that, still uncertain around tonewood, its secondhand price is

€. 490,00

I'm thinkin' it to be a bit high, isn't it?

Cheers,
Wallace

bassbully · #13 03-14-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Figjam

MIJ JV and SQ basses are amazing.

My (3) SQ's are as good or better than any MIA I have owned from any year. I got rid of my MIA P basses and the 3 Sq's P's are my main players. I still want a JV to complete the deal thou.

bassbully · #14 03-14-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Wallace320

Now I've to tell you that, still uncertain around tonewood, its secondhand price is

€. 490,00

I'm thinkin' it to be a bit high, isn't it?

Cheers,
Wallace

Not sure here in the U.S.A. I'm getting MIK P basses for $100 dollars U.S. and I would not pay anymore.

RCCollins · #15 03-14-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Wallace320

Now I've to tell you that, still uncertain around tonewood, its secondhand price is

€. 490,00

I'm thinkin' it to be a bit high, isn't it?

Cheers,
Wallace

Well, the European market is different, but that's much too much.

Wallace320 · #16 03-14-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bassbully

Not sure here in the U.S.A. I'm getting MIK P basses for $100 dollars U.S. and I would not pay anymore.

I really think I won't too

Cheers,
Wallace

Wallace320 · #17 03-14-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RCCollins

Well, the European market is different, but that's much too much.

Thanx you too RC

Cheers,
Wallace

SoVeryTired · #18 03-14-2013, 10:30 AM

I wouldn't touch it at that price. The Korean Squiers aren't bad instruments but they are made form a variety of woods (sometimes ply).

I had an okay-ish MIK Squier Telecaster (the guitar variety) and I got that for £50. It didn't even come close in quality to the current Indonesian and Chinese versions.