Another new Squier Vintage Modified !!!

[MichiBass]

I am speechless, stunning bass:
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Fender??????? What are you doing??????

Squier just rules

 

[Tony G]

Wow, very cool!

 

[Baryonyx]

Not very interested in that one...it'll be all thud, no buzz! Still, great if thats what you're looking for, and if it's anything like the other Squier VM basses, it'll be well made to boot!

 

[lonote]

It will sell for $280, street price and will be in stores in June, my local Fender dealer tells me. At that price, I don't think you can go wrong if you're looking for thumpy vintage goodness.

 

[SoulStabber]

This bass screams DARKSTARS!

 

[BassJunkie730]

This bass screams DARKSTARS!

+1

Folks I think we have the cheapest prime candidate for the double darkstar treatment!


i now have GAS



I checked the specs and it's a Basswood body with Ash veneer. So to me that mean LIGHT! it also means that the bass is the perfect candidtate for DS'ing as the added clarity of the pickups should fit in nicely with the body.

 

[SoulStabber]

I believe the word Fender is engraved in the pickup covers..

 

[lonote]

I believe the word Fender is engraved in the pickup covers..

I think you're right!

 

[Chef]

While tru the original 72 issue Tele bass pup was rather dark, that does not necessarily mean this one will be.

I know of no one who's laid hands on one yet, tho I know several that have ordered. I'll have one after reports start coming back in.

I have at least a "semi-issue" with spending another $200 for a D/S on a $200-ish bass...but then again, I already have a D/S'd Tele...that pup works fabulously in the "full on neck position!"

 

[Chef]

I believe the word Fender is engraved in the pickup covers..

Yep, you can see it in the photo, and the 72 version was indeed this way.
Several threads about this bass here and elsewhere. Folks seem pretty excited about it; I know I am...

 

[yellofury]

dang Squier has been making some cool basses lately

 

[Bernie Connors]

I'll take one with a Darkstar please!

Will the DS be a drop in?

And how does that bridge string? Can't really tell in that picture...

 

[Chef]

On the Squier, the brdige is string thru.
On my 72, it was a drop in. Drill four holes in the p/g for the mounting screws. Done in 1/2 hr, soldering new leads on included.

 

[Bassplayer_479]

Hmm..
A Darkstar
Black Speed knobs
Detuner on E
Lakland flats...

ooohhh yeah!!!!

This thing is next on my list after a 55-02!!!

 

[Bernie Connors]

On the Squier, the brdige is string thru.
On my 72, it was a drop in. Drill four holes in the p/g for the mounting screws. Done in 1/2 hr, soldering new leads on included.

Cool! Thanks Chef.

 

[Chef]

I think I did a thread in the install if you search for "dark star telecaster.''

 

[MichiBass]

I wonder what is Fender doing this year.
Can't wait NAMM.

 

[clanner]

i wonder if fender is letting this be primer for it's stuff, maybe we'll see a fender '72 tele-bass reissue (hopes)

annoyed aout seeing the dirnt squier, i may need to rethink colors for my future '51.

 

[PilbaraBass]

how awesome!

 

[superbassman2000]

if anyone buys one and gets a darkstar for it, i'll take the original pickup! I really like that one