Decision Paralysis - new short scale

[ToddB1963]

After a lot of self reflection, I said f'it because I'd always have wanted it if I bought something else.

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Good choice.

 

[T McClure]

About the Bronco:

The current Sonic series ones have perfectly fine tuners and bridges (unlike the previous Affinity ones) - no need to swap those!
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Other than that, all the Bronco needs is a bit of TLC for the neck (burnishing the rough finish on the back of the neck - 5 minutes rubbing up and down with the green side of a kitchen sponge will do it; maybe take a look at the nut slits), and it's a super-playable, light, lithe stage-ready bass!

It’s interesting. My new Sonic Bronco is almost the opposite. The tuners are disappointing, but the neck is one of the better ones I’ve seen on a Squier. I’m going to sand the finish off strictly for the hell of it, but I’m incredibly impressed with the satin finish. These cheap things are quite a nice surprise.

 

[RomanS]

It’s interesting. My new Sonic Bronco is almost the opposite. The tuners are disappointing, but the neck is one of the better ones I’ve seen on a Squier. I’m going to sand the finish off strictly for the hell of it, but I’m incredibly impressed with the satin finish. These cheap things are quite a nice surprise.

What do you dislike about the tuners?

 

[T McClure]

What do you dislike about the tuners?

Oh, I’m just being a snob here because they aren’t high end when comparing them to far more expensive basses. They have more play in them when turning. It’s probably because the gear inside is smaller than what you get on nicer tuners.

 

[sunbeast]

Oh, I’m just being a snob here because they aren’t high end when comparing them to far more expensive basses. They have more play in them when turning. It’s probably because the gear inside is smaller than what you get on nicer tuners.

Compared to the previous Bronco tuners (which are the modern equivalent to the tuners found on old Teisco/Sears basses and are a must-replace for probably anyone doing a serious Bronco project) they are a HUGE upgrade, but in the big scheme of things, nothing Squier comes with great tuners! Modern Sonic Series Broncos can be truly great little budget instruments and I don’t think they even raised the prices over the previous version despite the clear upgrades

 

[Dadio]

Good choice.

Good call

 

[felis]

After a lot of self reflection, I said f'it because I'd always have wanted it if I bought something else.

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Buy once - cry once.

 

[RomanS]

Oh, I’m just being a snob here because they aren’t high end when comparing them to far more expensive basses. They have more play in them when turning. It’s probably because the gear inside is smaller than what you get on nicer tuners.

No play at all on mine (I just tried, to make sure I hadn't overlooked that...)