Is the Squier Vintage Modified P-Bass worth it

[BassPenguin22]

I have AU$550 to get a new bass and i have narrowed it down to about two or three models, the squier affinity p-bass and the squier vintage modified. What i really want to know is wether the vintage modified is worth the extra money, and if i should just forget the squier?

 

[JeanBG]

I would forget about the affinity and check out the classic vibe '60s! They rock! check out this video

 

[BassPenguin22]

I would forget about the affinity and check out the classic vibe '60s! They rock! check out this video

i would love one but there a bit out of my price range, the lowest i can find is $718,

 

[JeanBG]

maybe look for a used one? or go with the vintage modified they are good basses for the price, better than the affinity IMO.

 

[BassPenguin22]

maybe look for a used one? or go with the vintage modified they are good basses for the price, better than the affinity IMO.

thanks, i probably will go with modified, or maybe an ibanez jetking

 

[spaz21387]

I own a vm p bass and love it. Its became my main gigging p bass. and just recently found out it sounds great drop tuned to cgcf. I would recommend it especially over the affinity series. The cv series is nice too but no models really stand out to me. and squiers make a great bass to mod but still look like a cheap bass so no one will try and steal them at shows.

 

[BassPenguin22]

What about the Standard??? with the j and p pickups ???

 

[DutchDude]

I have both the squier standard and VM precisions. The standard has a jazz neck. The VM has a P neck and the pickup is fantastic! much better than the standard, though both basses are really worth their money IMO

Try them both I would say

 

[bassbully]

Good bass but IMO the CV P is better but that's me. If you can grab a used MIM classic 50's P bass = game , set ..match

 

[Slackerprince]

What about used?
I'd go for a Fender Standard used.

S.

 

[bassbully]

The VM is a good bass but IMO the CV is a better bass but that's me. If you can find a used MIM 50's classic P = game,set...match

 

[treekiller]

What about used?
I'd go for a Fender Standard used.

S.

I just played 4 sets last night with one, my new USA P stayed in the case. Prices are reasonable and it gives you extra$$$ for a pick-up swap, etc.

 

[BassPenguin22]

Thanks guys,
I like your advice about buying used but i dont wanna buy stuff off the internet and im not sure wat else to do

 

[iamthebassman]

What about the Standard??? with the j and p pickups ???

Agreed. They're awesome. Some pics from last week.

 

[blr2]

Another vote for the CV 60's. I just got one last week and it's a nice instrument. In fact, the build quality, fit and finish are right on par with my 80's MIJ Jazz.

 

[tdub0199]

I just got a VM P Bass and love it, I have been playing it more than some of my most expensive basses... great bass for the money, I looked at the CV but the colors are just NOT me....