NBD - Very impressed

There's nuthin' wrong with a Squier bass (or the Millennium BXP for that matter - I have both). Take care of it, trick it our if you want. You didn't mention the series, but even the Affinitys are a great value, bang for buck.

 

$95.00?? Great find! Congrats...Sweet present for you!

 

Great pickup, Love me a squier.

 

Look on the back, does it say Indonesia or China? What are the first 3 digits or letters of the serial number?

 

Also, does it have a typical bent bridge with chrome-coloured saddles, or is it a bit thicker with brass coloured saddles? If it's the latter, you got a Classic Vibe, and you got an incredible deal

Also, a photo would be great

 

You either got a Standard or a Vintage Modified series. So you got a very good deal. Those models retailed for about 239-269 dollars back in 2007, if I'm not mistaken.

You got yourself a very good instrument. At the very least, a decent future modding platform. About the only thing you might need to change on it would be the control pots -- change them out for the full size ones for better response. Other than that, everything else on it will probably suffice for your first bass.

I have the newer Vintage modified Jazz bass, an all-maple body and neck, and I'm not wanting for anything more posh, at least at the moment. (Gingerly avoiding the Lakland thread...)

 

I have an '07 Standard series PJ Special and indeed it is a quality bass. Only issue I've had is the nut on the input jack insists on backing off; I have to tighten it from time to time. Otherwise, a very solid bass and probably none better for the price. I swapped the mirror pickguard for a white one that came off a Precision. It matched up, screw holes and all.

 

Nothing sounds better than a new bass... Especially if you get a good deal on it! Good find!

 

And speaking of new (to me) bass... Loaded body (Squier Protone..MIK) arrived Christmas Eve morning via Canada Post. Added a neck and voila..


Sorry if I hijacked your thread.. Laurie

 

Loktite is your friend. Get the kind intended for possible removal. If you do much modding, you will want a bottle of the stuff in your tool kit.

 

Loctite is better, but in a pinch, a tiny dab of Elmer's or similar white glue applied to the threads with a toothpick works for me - not permanent on metal to metal by any means, but gums things up enough that they stay put but can be easily taken apart.

 

Vintage modified p bass from 2007

 

'83 Fury for $50? You must be living right!

 

Yup..Vintage Modified Precision.. you are correct the nut is supposed to be 1.625 inches wide but you just happened to get one with a narrow (Jazz like) nut..Congrats..