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Matt Freeman Signature Bass!

#41
rysker6 said:
The Model P's were recommended to me the most, Im curious
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I have cream Model P in my white Matt freeman, sounds awesome. I have a Nash PB63 and my 1981 Precision special that I have had since the 80s, and I play the MF just as much out as the other 2.
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rysker6 said:
Hahaha when there were gigs. I’m definitely debating not taking out out a ton, this ones mint so. The white one is my unicorn tho, I want that sooooo bad
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I was lucky I bought my white Squire MF used for $210 about 5 or 6 years ago. Thank you Craigslist. Dead mint. Added my favorite strings and set it up. Molto bene!
 
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otto802 said:
Oh man! Is that a G&L or a MM pickup? I just bought a G&L SB1 pickup to throw in mine during Shelter in Place.
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A G&L MFD, with a series/parallel/singlecoil switch. Close to a Wunkay sound, to my ears. The previous owner did a great job with that pickguard too, you have to look closely to see where he reconstructed it.
 
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#48
AudioTaper said:
View attachment 3767078 Because of this thread, I listened to Rancid while doing some housework and now I want to dust off (quite literally) my Squier Pbass project. Sure, it's an Affinity and not a MF, but my Jazz bass doesnt have the right sound.
Not a bad bass for $10, and I have stock MIM hardware from the Jazz for parts.
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Now is the perfect time man! I did a Ray4 project that I got last year for nothing, and now it’s my favorite stingray. Bet you can make that thing look and sound killer
 
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PlatoFunFactory said:
Well-timed thread! I bought a ‘70s CV a little over a year ago but hadn’t played it much due to never really getting the strings/setup combination right. This past week I took the time to do a proper setup and I’m really happy with it.

Enjoy your new bass!
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The CVs are such a steal it’s stupid. Great basses. My white CV is my baby.
 
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I've had this one since they came out, and I've never looked. Ran it stock for a while, but eventually changed the pickup to a Curtis Novak 60's p pickup and cts pots.

Nowadays it runs a Richter PCB harness I found cheap on reverb and a set of old d'addario flexsteels (best bass strings IMO).

I remeber it was about $300 from musicians friend, but that era of CV, chinese crafted Squiers, are so good. I regret never buying a CV jazz bass. Check out the flame on the neck.
 

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#54
Chrome Dome said:
Just was wondering,does a signature bass play,or sound better than a parts bass? No offense intended,but just never thought a signature bass played any better,than some of the parts basses,I have played. I finally came to the conclusion,it is not the bass,it is the player. Been playing over 50 years,still learning.
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There is a bit of a gamble with parts basses because the various components may come from disparate sources and may not be tailored to work together. The experience level (and this can range from hobbyist to luthier) of the builder can introduce an added dimension of uncertainty as to the build quality.

For example, if all the components come from say Warmoth (or Allparts or MJT, etc..) and are shipped to a luthier for assembly, you might just end up with a Fender Custom Shop level instrument.

This theoretical Warmoth bass would cost quite a bit more than a Matt Freeman Signature P-bass (up to $1600US or more) but much less than a F/CS bass typically around $3500US.

So, from what I've heard is that the M-F-Sig is just a low cost high quality instrument, which can easily compete with more expensive alternatives and has become a rare bird, with prices creeping upwards. I tend to give credence to the 'hype' since having picked up an Indonesian made Squire Bronco which turned out to be an awesome little bass.

Congrats OP on your luck finding a MF-Sig. in that shape for that price and for having the wisdom to recognize a great deal. It looks great!!
 
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Kubicki Fan said:
There is a bit of a gamble with parts basses because the various components may come from disparate sources and may not be tailored to work together. The experience level (and this can range from hobbyist to luthier) of the builder can introduce an added dimension of uncertainty as to the build quality.

For example, if all the components come from say Warmoth (or Allparts or MJT, etc..) and are shipped to a luthier for assembly, you might just end up with a Fender Custom Shop level instrument.

This theoretical Warmoth bass would cost quite a bit more than a Matt Freeman Signature P-bass (up to $1600US or more) but much less than a F/CS bass typically around $3500US.

So, from what I've heard is that the M-F-Sig is just a low cost high quality instrument, which can easily compete with more expensive alternatives and has become a rare bird, with prices creeping upwards. I tend to give credence to the 'hype' since having picked up an Indonesian made Squire Bronco which turned out to be an awesome little bass.

Congrats OP on your luck finding a MF-Sig. in that shape for that price and for having the wisdom to recognize a great deal. It looks great!!
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I understand what you are saying,have right to your opinion. Might just be me,but when I see Squier on the head stock,I look no farther,even if it looks nice.
 

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