Shootout between Squier, Yamaha, Brice, Ursa, Hadean, and Xaviere. Post your thoughts and experiences. Please vote. 
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Best "Affordable" Basses
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- Oct 18, 2012
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I have yet to play any Squier that I liked. I have played some lower priced Yamaha and Ibanez which sounded and played great.
You left out Epiphone.
The Allen Woody is great
The new Thunderbird Classic IV is a fantastic bass for the money.
More famous musicians play Epiphone's then all the other low and mid priced instruments put together.
The Allen Woody is great
The new Thunderbird Classic IV is a fantastic bass for the money.
More famous musicians play Epiphone's then all the other low and mid priced instruments put together.
There are alot of affordable basses out there. The Sterling SUBs, Schecter Raidens, Ibanez Gios, Peaveys, Danelectro, etc....
I own 2 cheapies right now (Squier Jag and Ibanez GSR200) and both are solid. For the price I paid used for both I could get a new GSR. I am extremely happy and would take them both anywhere. I wouldnt compare them to high priced finer quality instruments, but they serve my needs on a budget. Get alot of compliments on the Squier for its look and feel from other musician friends.
I own 2 cheapies right now (Squier Jag and Ibanez GSR200) and both are solid. For the price I paid used for both I could get a new GSR. I am extremely happy and would take them both anywhere. I wouldnt compare them to high priced finer quality instruments, but they serve my needs on a budget. Get alot of compliments on the Squier for its look and feel from other musician friends.
Just picked up a Squier VM P bass on Craigslist. Amazing bass. I used to own a '78 P, and I think this bass plays and sounds better in every way. I'm blown away by it.
people who broke their teeth in on Ibanez are obviously a little upset...that would have been my vote, too 
Otherwise, Squier VM is cool. That wasn't around back when I was a kid.
Otherwise, Squier VM is cool. That wasn't around back when I was a kid.
Poll should have had Ibanez. Ibanez low end basses are fantastic.
Among those you listed, I picked Squier. They definitely win the
Most Improved award. Great stuff these days.
Among those you listed, I picked Squier. They definitely win the
Most Improved award. Great stuff these days.
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Yamaha and Ibanez offer a wide range of possibilities (in terms of look, feel, sound, versatility) at any price, and they keep some resale value.
I like Squier CV (I own two), but they may not be the right choice for a modern sound. I usually suggest Yamaha or Ibanez to starters.
I like Squier CV (I own two), but they may not be the right choice for a modern sound. I usually suggest Yamaha or Ibanez to starters.
I've played and been impressed with numerous Squier instruments over the last few years. Squier, IMO, is light years beyond the abysmal reputation they had 10+ years ago. For the price, Squier's are generally outstanding.
That said, I've also played a few Squier dogs. I still wouldn't buy a Squier sight unseen. But by and large, the good outweigh the bad by quite a lot.
That said, I've also played a few Squier dogs. I still wouldn't buy a Squier sight unseen. But by and large, the good outweigh the bad by quite a lot.
The SBMM SUB series needs representation, in this poll. I've had good experiences with some of the more recent Squiers, but the SBMM SUB Ray4 is quite an eye-opener, and blows them off the map. Let's not forget the Peavey Millenium BXP line, either.
