There is a lot of variation in Squier basses. I used to have one, and it sucked big time. It actually had a neck that was like a roller coaster and could never be adjusted to playability, not to mention the cheapness of all the other parts. I eventually traded it in on a Jay Turser P-bass, which is much better. However, some Squier basses may be OK. You'll never know unless you take an experienced player with you. If you don't have an experienced bass player friend, meet one in the music store!
Just like cars, new instruments lose some of their value the minute you walk out of the store. That's why used instruments can be a good bargain. And if they've been dinged and scratched up, so much the better, because normal wear and tear does not affect playability at all. So it may be possible to get a $500 or $600 bass used for $300. Here again, having the experienced player audition it for you is essential.
Just like cars, new instruments lose some of their value the minute you walk out of the store. That's why used instruments can be a good bargain. And if they've been dinged and scratched up, so much the better, because normal wear and tear does not affect playability at all. So it may be possible to get a $500 or $600 bass used for $300. Here again, having the experienced player audition it for you is essential.
