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OLP? Squier? Or Mexican Fender?

Which One???

  • OLP MM3

    Votes: 12 19.4%

  • Squier Deluxe Jazz Bass

    Votes: 14 22.6%

  • Fender Mexican 5 String Jazz

    Votes: 36 58.1%
  • Total voters
    62
  • Poll closed .
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FireArm

May 17, 2007
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#1
I want to buy a five string and the burning question is which one am I better off going for - money isnt really a problem but i'd like to get the best value.

So should i buy...

1) - OLP MM3
2) - Squier 5 String Deluxe Jazz Bass
3) - Mexican Fender Jazz Bass 5 string

I played a mexican fender one the other day I must say i was very impressed I love the massive body these things have.

What about the Squier and the OLP? im sure there are loads of people who have had dealings with these things - please share

Thanx In Advance :bassist:
 
#3
I don't own any of these, although I do own a Fender American Jazz. I was, however, just at the music store yesterday and they had a used OLP MM3 5 string that I tried out and was very impressed by. It had a massive sound, and the neck was dead on. If I weren't so hesitant to own a 4 and 5 at the same time I would have bought it. ($150 used) Before yesterday I would have said Fender MIM. Today I'm saying OLP. Most importantly though, play first. I've played some MIMs that felt and sounded great too.
 
#4
I have played all three @ gc & samash but with 19mm spacing, comfortable neck great tone & low low price of $299.99 I purchased a Beautiful Black Squier deluxe Jazz V .

Funny my 1st bass back in 89' was I Squier Jazz made in Korea, and I vowed to never purchase another squier,boy have budget basses improved and Squier is now a top dog amongst value basses.

Squier is really coming around with some great new additions to thier line. I wish Fender could be as innovative, I guess they want thier "lesser" brand to catch up.
Well if you want a 5-bass with standard spacing confortable neck @ a great price I highly recommend the SQUIER.
 
#8
I said MIM Jazz, based on my experience.

I've heard good things about the OLP's

I would take a close look at the Squier Vintage Modifieds if you want a 4 string.

My next bass will be a VM fretless Jazz.

Edit: I should have read the OP more carefully - you *did* say 5 string
 
#13
I played a few MIMs recently looking for a passive "upgrade" to my Squier DJAV. All of them had crooked necks and sloppy fretwork. :hmm: That was enough to kill my GAS for one completely.

My Squier is dead straight and the fretwork is immaculate. It puts the Mexican Fenders to shame. I'll look at the Vintage Modifieds first when it comes time to feed my P-bass jones.

Haven't played the OLP.
 
#14
I own a variety of basses but was yesterday reccomended to try an OLP 5 string 2 pickup version and must say i was very impressed for the money.
It played really well, was tonally nicely balanced, the fit and finish were very good and the active pickups allowed quite a variety of tones.
I actually played a "real" Stingray directly after, and, you know what?
A closed eyes comparison they were virtually identical. The Real one was slightly higher output but for feel i actually preferred the OLP!!
And the stingray was more than 3 and a half times the price!
I'm getting one!

But as others have said, sit down and play them all and get the one that suits you most for feel and tone, not what the headstock says.
cheers
 
#17
I must be the only one who doesn't care for the Fender MIM 5er. Huge body, tight string spacing, and lifeless electronics in all the ones I've played. I would definitely take the Squier over the MIM Fender and the MIM Fender over the OLP.

If the Squier thing really bugs you, I would save a little extra money and get the Fender Jazz 24 V as its far superior to the MIM Jazz 5er IME.
 

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