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Official Squier VM Jaguar Special (Long-Scale) Club

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by sleepyEDB, Dec 23, 2014.

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  1. Dec 23, 2014 #1
    sleepyEDB

    sleepyEDB

    Jul 31, 2014
    Metro Detroit
    Yeesh, that's a long title! :rolleyes:

    I'd like to start a thread and club dedicated to all things Squier VM Jaguar Special...discussion, questions, pictures, sound samples, etc. To clarify, this is the long-scale version with either P J pickups or the single humbucker in the bridge, and the active bass-boost circuit in both four and five-string configurations. The club for all short-scale Squier Jaguars can be found here.

    Post a picture of your bass to receive your club number:

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    I've owned my SVMJS since February 2014 when I started playing bass. It's my first and only bass and I think it's great. I love the body style, the neck, and the tonal variety from the P J pickups and bass boost circuit. I found mine on Guitar Center's used website and couldn't pass it up.


    sleepy
     
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  2. Dec 23, 2014 #2
    bullie76

    bullie76

    Nov 19, 2014
    Mississippi
    I bought one not long ago as in the pic below. Not a pic I took as my camera phone is screwed up. If you don't want to give me a number, that's fine. I also have a Ray34. I have two residences so will keep one in each location.
     

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  3. Dec 23, 2014 #3
    sleepyEDB

    sleepyEDB

    Jul 31, 2014
    Metro Detroit
    Hi bullie,

    Welcome to the club! I'll give you a number (#2) on good faith that you'll post a pic of your actual bass when you get a chance. :thumbsup:

    What made you choose the Jaguar?


    sleepy
     
  4. Dec 23, 2014 #4
    JACink

    JACink

    Mar 9, 2011
    Spain
    I'm not special :crying:
     
  5. Dec 23, 2014 #5
    bullie76

    bullie76

    Nov 19, 2014
    Mississippi
    Well I'm a beginner too and to be honest, I just liked the look of it and it seemed comfortable enough to play. Its plenty good to learn on. I'm happy with the purchase.
     
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  6. Dec 23, 2014 #6
    sleepyEDB

    sleepyEDB

    Jul 31, 2014
    Metro Detroit
    Now that's not true...maybe you're just not Classic Vibe Jaguar special. But hey, that problem can be easily remedied with a trip to your local bass shop or the Talkbass classifieds! ;)

    Yep, pretty much the same story here. I did a little research on other potential basses but then just kind of stumbled upon the Jag Special and went, whoooaaa!


    sleepy
     
  7. Dec 23, 2014 #7
    JACink

    JACink

    Mar 9, 2011
    Spain
    I am definately not Classic Vibe Jaguar Special, I am a lot closer to Vintage Modified Jaguar Special, but only standard...

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    However, I am more than happy with it, even though I am not special ;)
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2014 #8
    sleepyEDB

    sleepyEDB

    Jul 31, 2014
    Metro Detroit
    Haha, apparently I'm the one that's 'special'. I of course meant Vintage Modified but somehow typed Classic Vibe. That's still a sexy beast you have there!

    Oy. It's been a day... o_O


    sleepy
     
  9. Dec 23, 2014 #9
    JACink

    JACink

    Mar 9, 2011
    Spain
    :D
     
  10. Dec 23, 2014 #10
    dabbler

    dabbler

    Aug 17, 2007
    Bowie, MD
    I got one,

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    I tried one about a year ago, but had no use for the boost. Then I realized how it could work for me (I basically like a passive tone, but I use the boost to crank it up for some things). It'll never be a main player for me, but I sure do like it!
     
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  11. Dec 23, 2014 #11
    sleepyEDB

    sleepyEDB

    Jul 31, 2014
    Metro Detroit
    Hi dabbler,

    Main player or not, welcome to the club! You're number three and the first owner of a red Jaguar. For what types of things do you find yourself using the boost?


    sleepy
     
  12. Dec 24, 2014 #12
    dabbler

    dabbler

    Aug 17, 2007
    Bowie, MD
    Funky dance tunes.
     
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  13. Dec 24, 2014 #13
    sleepyEDB

    sleepyEDB

    Jul 31, 2014
    Metro Detroit
    Yep, I can see that.


    sleepy
     
  14. Dec 26, 2014 #14
    bassmusic17

    bassmusic17

    Jan 15, 2011
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    Here she is. Just got some new pups and will be modding it very soon.
     
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  15. Dec 26, 2014 #15
    sleepyEDB

    sleepyEDB

    Jul 31, 2014
    Metro Detroit
    She's a beaut, bassmusic, and you're #4! What pickups did you get?


    sleepy
     
  16. Dec 26, 2014 #16
    bassmusic17

    bassmusic17

    Jan 15, 2011
    Thanks. I got a SPB-3 quarter pounder and a SJB-2 Hot Jazz.
     
  17. Dec 26, 2014 #17
    sleepyEDB

    sleepyEDB

    Jul 31, 2014
    Metro Detroit
    Very cool. How do they compare to the stock pickups?


    sleepy
     
  18. Dec 27, 2014 #18
    bass_case

    bass_case Maintain low tones. Supporting Member

    Oct 23, 2013
    Miami, FL
    Just scored this off of Craigslist for $120. Still had the plastic peel on the guard, it's like new. I replaced the chrome pickguard screws and took a Sharpie to the white layer.

    I'm impressed. The B is solid, the neck is awesome, weight is tolerable, fit and finish are very good. The J pup is fine, but the P is weird. The D-G and the B-A splits sound like two different pups, the treble side is much brighter. Haven't made up my mind on the bass boost (there should be a bypass switch) but seems like this would be a great bass to add an active PJ set to. image.jpg
     
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  19. Dec 28, 2014 #19
    sleepyEDB

    sleepyEDB

    Jul 31, 2014
    Metro Detroit
    Hello bass_case, you're #5, which is pretty fitting since you're the first five-stringer! I'm digging that all-black pickguard, definitely gives the bass a different feel. I'd also be interested to hear about the bypass switch for the bass boost if you decide to give it a shot.

    Welcome to the club!


    sleepy
     
  20. Jan 9, 2015 #20
    DarkAudit

    DarkAudit

    Jan 9, 2015
    Morgantown, West (by God) Virginia
    First post, first bass. :D
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    46, ex-tuba player in HS and uni. Never played a note in anger on a fretted instrument. when my mom (she's 70) decided she wanted to learn guitar this year, I took that as a challenge. Neighbor at the Steve hoffman Music Forums sent me, so here I am.
     
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