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NEW Squier 50s LPB Single Coil Precision

#81
Awesome! Squier continues to deliver. You could own all 7 of the VM and CV for less than the price of a beat-up 70's refin and have a whole stable with waaaay cooler vibe, features and quality.
 
#82
Man, that guy that is running Squier now deserves a medal. I used to think that Squier was cheap stuff that i should stay away from. Then i played a VM Fretless. Bought it as it's the closest bass that i've ever played in terms of the sound i hear in my head & it plays sooooo well.

VM Series & CV series are doing amazing things. Probably a bit too soon to make comparisons to the old Squier Pro Tones though. I played a PT 5 that was to die for a few years ago. If i would have had the green, i'd have it.
 
#83
biggest problem they have going against them is prejudice against the logo... it's the band wanted ads that say "must have professional gear" that means they would'nt be seen dead with a bassist with a Squier... even though Squier have seriously upped the game, they still have an uphill battle to break through that old prejudice...

Even I'm working my way up to getting a Fender (probably 51 P RI), but I'm seriously gassing for the 50's P...

I love my VMJ...
 
#84
manicbassman said:
biggest problem they have going against them is prejudice against the logo... it's the band wanted ads that say "must have professional gear" that means they would'nt be seen dead with a bassist with a Squier... even though Squier have seriously upped the game, they still have an uphill battle to break through that old prejudice...

Even I'm working my way up to getting a Fender (probably 51 P RI), but I'm seriously gassing for the 50's P...

I love my VMJ...
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The white neck finish without any yellowing is also a bit of a liability as it detracts from the "vintage vibe." This Squier is nice but I'm also getting the 51 RI, got one reserved already. :bassist:
 
#87
LuvMusic said:
Detailed specs are now posted on Squier's web site:

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Also, in addition to high mass bridge also a synthetic bone nut!
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Looks like maybe they are trying to upgrade from some of the crappier hardware issues on the VM Tele's which is cool in my book. My VM tele is in the shop right now getting a new nut, tuners, and getting the bridge tweaked to fix the intonation. Good to see that Squier is making in attempt to improve with each release.
 
#89
Mastermold said:
The white neck finish without any yellowing is also a bit of a liability as it detracts from the "vintage vibe."
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Yup. This, along with the fact that the neck profile is too thin for my tastes, is the main thing that kept me from picking up a VM Telebass recently. And the neck on the VM Jazz I played felt somehow like balsa wood.

I'm not knocking Squiers. I've owned some great Squiers in my day. And I think the VM series is, overall, a great bang for the buck. I just don't like the necks. At least not the ones with maple boards, which is my preference.

This Squier is nice but I'm also getting the 51 RI, got one reserved already. :bassist:
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Man, I want a Fender '51 RI more than anything. More GAS than I've ever had...
 
#90
I don't know what it is about the '51 that calls to me. Something about going back to the beginning I think. :smug: The great thing about the Squier is that you could pop in some electronics upgrades (like a Duncan antiquity maybe) and still be well under the cost of the Fender.
 
#96
I tried some other Squiers today just for some advanced scouting. I can say that a Squier purchase is probably in my future, but maybe not a '51. The fretless J was just too awesome, so I'm going to have a tough decision. :ninja:
 
#97
I talked to my Fender dealer about this bass. They do have one on order and I'll get a call when it comes in. I want to check it out.

The word is, straight from the dealer's Fender rep, its made in China, but the quality is there. We'll see.

Weird that in the 70's, buying a guitar made in Japan was a step down. Then Japan was good and Taiwan became the step down. Then Taiwan wasn't too bad, then Korea became the step down. Now I find myself wishing this bass were made in Indonesia rather than China.

Maybe I'm not being fair to China.
 

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