Getting back into bass

[tedsalt]

If you're going Squier, pass on the Affinity and go directly to Classic Vibe or Vintage Modified. These are the relatively new Squier basses that are typically very good quality compared to the older Squiers. Also, buy used. Check Guitar Center Used, and have them ship it to your local dealer. If you don't like it you have 30 days to return it and find another.

 

[Mantis Tobaggan]

OP obviously didn't research this. There are threads about this pretty much every other day.

 

[Malak the Mad]

Squiers have improved incredibly. Basses in their "Classic Vibe" series will hold their own against their more expensive bigger name cousins.

+1 for a Classic Vibe bass! I've had two CV-J's…one was quite nice and the other was abso-bleepin'-lutely fantastic!

Thanks for all the help guys. I am looking at the squire jaguar vintage modified for purchase now.

FourBanger I did not realize Fender was in trouble. What's going on with them?

The VM Jaguar should be a solid choice. Once upon a time, I traded an older Squier Standard for one to give to a friend's daughter.

To the best of my knowledge, limited as it may be, Fender isn't exactly "in trouble". Some of their stable of signature-instrument-artists have left while others have either been added (Adam Clayton) or brought in even tighter (Geddy Lee).

 

[Joybass]

If you are looking for a good quality bass for a budget price you should definitely check out the Yamaha TRBX304. Great well built bass for all playing styles. They go for around $350.

 

[covermego]

I believe it's spelled............oh never mind.....LOL

THIS ! ! ! ! In all honesty I see it spelled both ways so much that I don't even notice........ had to go back and read the different posts.
Almost up there with "Jass Bass". Just get on ebay and do a search......pretty entertaining.

 

[1stnamebassist]

Squier CV or VM are great! That's all I got to say!

 

[wintremute]

OP obviously didn't research this. There are threads about this pretty much every other day.

OP just joined yesterday. Cut him some slack and give him some solid advice.

@SineTimore, welcome to TalkBass.

 

[madbass6]

the squire line has improved allot over the years great buy for the money ! go for it ! welcome back!

 

[Ralphieboy57]

I got the VM Jag 34" scale with the Stacked Knobs. Upgraded the pickups to SD QPounders. Put a Hipshot Bridge on it and use DR stainless steel lowriders. Its my favorite bass out of the 4-basses I own. Lets face it folks. Squire is producing some really nice instruments.

 

[jd56hawk]

OK guys it's been a couple years since I sold my bass but now the itch has become more than I can ignore. I have not been out of music completely. I picked up the banjo shortly after I sold all my guitars and basses due to an extreme financial situation. So I have been looking at some of the squire basses but am quite weary of the squire name. Many many moons ago I had a squire guitar and it was without a doubt the worst guitar I ever owned. It would not hold tune constant problems with the neck and have to have the music shop adjust the truss rod. Just a nightmare of a guitar to own. The only reason I kept it for so long was because it was a gift from a family member. Anyway my question is has the squire line improved or should I look in a different direction for a new low priced entry level bass? I plan on mostly learning to slap since I am (or was when I sold my equipment) fairly proficient with a pick and my fingers. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!

This one stays in tune (pretty much) even after I put it in my gig bag and throw it in the back of my car.

I'm seriously considering bidding on another one on ebay...it's at $115, now, but it can't possibly sell for that.

 

[lewink]

MIM is much improved as well, a sexy 'p' for under $400- awesome. Also, the Yamaha BB 424x and Ibanez Talman basses- give them a try.

 

[the harp unstrung]

First things first...Welcome Home!
(Live! From the Peanut Gallery!) Give yourself as much time as you feel you need. I Love the look of the Jaguar, but don't pass through this process...choosing a re-entry level bass... without wrapping yourself around a SoundGear from Ibanez.
Just a thought...