MIM Jazz vs. Squier 5 Jazz

[ZAR14]

Question for my fellow members of the Bass community...
I have the opportunity to buy a Used MIM Fender American Standard Jazz Bass or a New Squier Deluxe Active 5 string Jazz.
Decisions...
Feed back is appreciated.

 

[Crusher47]

Bump... in the same boat, looking for opinions

 

[Slater]

Question for my fellow members of the Bass community...
I have the opportunity to buy a Used MIM Fender American Standard Jazz Bass...

I’m confused by the American Standard that’s MIM = Made in Mexico.

 

[murmur70]

Get the MIM

 

[garp]

Do you need/want a 5-string? Then the Squier is your choice. However, with some patience, I'm sure you'd be able to find a used MIM Standard Jazz V for close to the same price as the new Squier.

 

[Warhawk]

I’m confused by the American Standard that’s MIM = Made in Mexico.

He likely means "Fender Standard Jazz". Fender American Standard instruments are made in the U.S.A.

 

[Slater]

He likely means "Fender Standard Jazz". Fender American Standard instruments are made in the U.S.A.

Yeah, I know. I should have said I think the OP is confused. Speaking of the OP, I think he might be out since he posted over 3 weeks ago...

 

[saabfender]

I don't care for Fender 5-strings. They're... I dunno, just not for me. The balance feels wrong and they feel clunky to play. Used MIM Fender Standard Jazz Bass is the way I'd go. Full disclosure, there's one three feet from my right elbow.

 

[Maxdusty]

Between the two, the MIM. I love Fender and Squier passive basses, their active basses not so much. I've had a couple of active Squier basses didn't like them.
Although the bigger question seems to be whether you want a 4 or 5 string bass next.