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Am I just being a snob about this?

Dallaspezz

Dallaspezz

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So I bought a 70s squier bass, and I enjoyed it but the music store sold me the display model and the action was too high, it was covered in scratches etc. So I took it back and I have the option of getting a new one or my money back. I want to get a fender 70s jazz , but they're like 800 bucks. Should I just stick with the squier? Or what should I do. I am not a huge bassist that's why I'm in this dilemma.
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Ya true. They won't give me a deal on the display model. Just grinds my gears how kids who can't hold a guitar/bass own a fender or gibson. I just really want to know of squiers have upped their quality control. Because I've played some squier guitars a while back and they were not the best...
 
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If they didn't give you a price break on a scratched and scuffed floor model, take it back and get an in-the-box brand new unmolested one.

Make them set it up for you for your trouble.

Nothing wrong with a new Squier. They have upped their quality in recent years.

Just make sure you're happy with the one you walk out with...
 
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M.R. Ogle said:
The Squier you now have (at 17 years old) is a HECK of a lot better than the junk Tiesco's, Normas and the like that I had when I was 17.
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Yeah, when I was 17 all I had was a late '60s Jazz Bass that I soon traded for an early '67 Rickenbacker 4005WB. :bassist:

OP: if you got the Squier cheap enough to compensate for the "not new" condition, just play the hell out of it once you learn to set the bass up (yes, learn to do it yourself and save tons of $$$ paying someone else to turn screws and nuts). Then with all the money you saved, eventually get that Fender, or whatever you really want; you could even have a bonfire with the Squier later, for fun. :hyper: :D
 
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tangentmusic said:
If they didn't give you a price break on a scratched and scuffed floor model, take it back and get an in-the-box brand new unmolested one.

Make them set it up for you for your trouble.

Nothing wrong with a new Squier. They have upped their quality in recent years.

Just make sure you're happy with the one you walk out with...
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^^^This makes sense. You shouldn't pay full price for a floor model with handling damage. They should at least knock off a few bucks.

That said, the Squier basses are generally pretty good quality. I've had two, and each has sounded great! All basses that are mass produced can have variations in parts, and all require a good setup after you get them. If they won't discount the bass, then they ought to throw in a thorough setup, although that's a variable term and how good it will be is open to question.
 
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M.R. Ogle said:
The Squier you now have (at 17 years old) is a HECK of a lot better than the junk Tiesco's, Normas and the like that I had when I was 17.Just play it and enjoy it. Lots of people play Squiers that are absolutely great players. It's the Indian, not the Arrow.
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Ogle speaks the truth. I too am from that generation and, trust us, A cheap bass in this century is light years ahead of one in the past one. Not to mention the price/ quality ratio has shrunk tremendously. I just bought a 139.99 affinity and it is as good as a player as any P bass I have ever owned. Yes the hardware is cheap and the tuners look wonky and the neck is just seal coated,, But it plays as well and sounds as good as any, and I have owned 66 U.S, Mexi, Indo, Fenders Squiers, Peaveys, name them. Incredible what those CNC's in Asia are spitting out. Do a good set up and play that thang.
 
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Dallaspezz said:
Ya true. They won't give me a deal on the display model. Just grinds my gears how kids who can't hold a guitar/bass own a fender or gibson. I just really want to know of squiers have upped their quality control. Because I've played some squier guitars a while back and they were not the best...
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Outplaying somebody with an expensive instrument on a Squier shouldn't grind you. It should prove that you have it and they don't. There are lots of stories old guys like me could tell you about turning up with lesser equipment and showing up the guys with fancy stuff. It's not a problem. It's a badge of honor you can wear proudly.
 
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Squier's quality level is far beyond it's name tag, if you ask me. But scratches and high action aren't cool at full retail.
I'd get the new one and rock it hard. I've owned a number of those and for the dough, they are KILLER. If you want to upgrade parts, they'll take 'em and be better for it. And for the same money, there aren't many basses that look as cool either.
 
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No name Silvertone bass as a first then a Honda II Precision which wasn't that bad. My first playing out experience was with a Silvertone out of a trash can into a Fender Twin (JBL's). I know it sounds like the old man blues of walking up hill both ways, barefoot in a foot of snow. You can enjoy the Squire now or save up for the other bass. A bird in hand beats 2 in the bush, just remember to wash your hands.
 

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