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Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Gustopher, Jul 20, 2021.

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  1. Jul 20, 2021 #1
    Gustopher

    Gustopher

    Jul 30, 2018
    Hey all, got this from a work friend who found in a storage auction sale! He gave it to me because he knew I played and said it didn’t look like he could do much with it. It’s a black label MIM pbass from around 94-95 and a “squire series” which seems to have all kinds of fun stories on the origins. When he handed it to me it had no strings or knobs and was covered in about an inch of dust and general nastiness. I cleaned her up and popped on some strings I had laying around (I think they are Daddario XL) and put on some fat knobs. Truss rod worked beautifully and was smooth as new and I was able to get the action nice and playable. It sounds absolutely thick and I can without a doubt say she will be my new number 1. Just have to find a new pickguard (ideas?) and replace the Schaller tuners (they are a little wobbly but hold tune).
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  2. Jul 20, 2021 #2
    alack

    alack

    Nov 20, 2000
    Florida
    Black or tort. That’s a good friend you got there.
     
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  3. Jul 20, 2021 #3
    InternetAlias

    InternetAlias

    Dec 16, 2010
    Somewhere
    I must say that one blows a paid for Fender out of the water :D Congrats! I wouldn't touch a thing on it, it's super classy, and Schallers tend to get wobbly over the years, but they work just fine under tension.
     
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  4. Jul 20, 2021 #4
    Gustopher

    Gustopher

    Jul 30, 2018
    They do seem to hold tune really well and are much less wobbly when fully tuned up.
     
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  5. Jul 20, 2021 #5
    Goatrope

    Goatrope

    Nov 18, 2011
    Sarasota Florida
    Definitely a black pickguard with a bit of white laminated edge reveal.
     
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  6. Jul 20, 2021 #6
    cataract

    cataract Supporting Member

    Feb 14, 2007
    Birmingham AL
    Oh man that was my first bass ever, a ‘94 Squier Series— mine was red though.
    Great bass! Wish I still had it. Congrats!
     
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  7. Jul 20, 2021 #7
    tindrum

    tindrum Supporting Member

    May 2, 2007
    Suffolk, VA
    I’ll 2nd this. I have a black Precision with that exact pick guard and can vouch for it looking awesome.
     
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  8. Jul 20, 2021 #8
    Rick_Bass

    Rick_Bass

    Feb 10, 2020
    Detroit
    Nice. Weight?
     
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  9. Jul 20, 2021 #9
    Killing Floor

    Killing Floor Supporting Member

    Feb 7, 2020
    Austin, TX
    That is super cool. Enjoy.
     
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  10. Jul 20, 2021 #10
    waynobass

    waynobass

    Feb 27, 2008
    Texas
    Looks great as is. Don't change a thing. Keep it totally expense-free.
     
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  11. Jul 20, 2021 #11
    Ellery

    Ellery

    Mar 25, 2015
    Good for you man, score! :hyper:
     
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  12. Jul 20, 2021 #12
    Gustopher

    Gustopher

    Jul 30, 2018
    Good question, looks to be about 8.5-9lbs. A good weight, feels balanced. My Ray4 is heavier but not by much and they both hang well on a strap.
     
  13. Jul 20, 2021 #13
    Herrick

    Herrick

    Jul 21, 2010
    Munchkin Land
    Ask your friend if he wants to be Herrick's friend too.
     
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  14. Jul 20, 2021 #14
    Lowendchamp

    Lowendchamp

    Jun 27, 2021
    Shelton WA
    I wish I could get a free P bass!
     
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  15. Jul 20, 2021 #15
    Matt O

    Matt O

    Feb 19, 2013
    The Mitten
    B/W/B, tort, or Lynott.

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  16. Jul 20, 2021 #16
    StevieMac

    StevieMac

    Mar 17, 2005
    Vancouver, BC
    Can't beat that deal, congrats.
     
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  17. Jul 20, 2021 #17
    C Stone

    C Stone

    Sep 4, 2020
    USA
    Great come up! Oil that board and let her rip! Congratulations.
     
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  18. Jul 21, 2021 #18
    BassAndCigars

    BassAndCigars

    Apr 19, 2021
    USA
    Tort. The correct answer is nearly always Tort. And cream pickups are sometimes a nice twist on that combo.
    Congrats!
     
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  19. Jul 21, 2021 #19
    Clank Plank

    Clank Plank Inactive

    Dec 26, 2020
    England
    Mirror pickguard for that Phil Lynott look.
     
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  20. Jul 21, 2021 #20
    ComeHomeShane

    ComeHomeShane

    Dec 28, 2016
    Southern California
    NICE!!! I have that same exact bass from the same era. It was my first bass back in high school. I wouldn't touch a thing about the aesthetic. A handful of years ago I bought new MIM fender neck and new Fender brand tuners. Still play this bass in my rotation. Love it.
     
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