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Peavey or Squier?

#41
GAS! Now I have to get my hands around a Sarzo...!

I have a couple Squires. My CV '60s P bass is a gem. I also have a real player in my Affinity series, the previous owner upgraded the pups and electronics...and the action and neck are great on this bass, I got lucky for $125 and not a scratch on it.

Cheers!
 
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#43
India_Sierra said:
If the Sarzo is a proper USA model (and IIRC, there was never a budget Sarzo option) - keep that! The USA made Peavey basses are utterly fantastic instruments. I've played a couple of nice Squiers over the years, but nothing that would have been fit to hold a candle to a USA Peavey. The Grind, OTOH, I would be less enthused about so if you really desire a change, that may be the one to get rid of.
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Dunno.... once I replaced the bridge on my Grind, it plays wonderfully and sounds great.
 
#44
PfB said:
Thanks for your thoughts, guys. To answer Dalkowski's question, the thing that really tempted me more than anything I guess was the magic name "Fender" on the stock.
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Decades ago I switched to Ibanez. Played in professional touring bands for nearly 3 decades, did my fair share of auditions. I had confidence in my playing and I was never asked why I didn't have a Fender. I wouldn't join a band that required I play a Fender. I'd keep the basses you have. Maybe you could rent a Jazz bass for a month like for a test drive? You might find you're already complete with the basses you own.
 
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#46
Sarzo definitely in a separate class and although I understand the attraction to the Squier with the two single coils vs the soapbars on the Grind perhaps upgrading the Grind with some pickup switching to get single or humbucking modes although that would add an additional expense.
 
#47
Sounds like made your decision.

I will add that over the years I've played several and never loved the Grind basses. They look great, but never sound amazing to me. It's the one I'd sell if I got the Fender'ish bug. It's also not a hard bass to replace.

Folks suggesting you sell the Sarzo for a Squire are either nuts or don't know much about USA Peaveys.
 
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#50
I like to think of the two popular Fender models (Precision and Jazz) as the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry of the bass world (Squier is like the Civic and Corolla). Both are known the world over, both have millions of proven miles to their names, both are reliable and can get you exactly where you want to go with minimal frills. They aren’t, however, one size fits all.

To a lot of people, that’s all you’ll ever need so it’s up to you, but don’t let the name be the reason you buy one. If you can play a Squier first, by all means do so. I think you’ll find your Peaveys are better instruments.

Using the car analogy, I’d compare that Sarzo to a late 60’s Camaro SS.
 
#51
Peavey's are enjoying a surge of affection, not just nostalgia for the heavy weight T-40, but a new appreciation for many of the older models. The USA made Peaveys especially. Prices are rising on the Cirrus, Milleniums, BQuads, and Sarzo.

I wouldn't trade either for a half a dozen Squires. I mean, then you'll have to keep up with dozens of strings. Who needs that kind of hassle?

Treat your Peaveys to a new selection of strings and a great set up. You've already made great choices on basses.

Ask around long enough, somebody will give you a squire. Call it a loaner, so you can give it back.
 
#52
PfB said:
Thanks guys, very much appreciate your help. All in all, I think I will stick with what I've got.
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#53
iiipopes said:
And now for something completely different: sell them all and get an Ibanez.
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Sounds silly on the face of it but if someone is jonesing for a Fender-ish instrument but doesn't have alot of scratch the TMB 100 is a great choice and only $200. Great instrument stock but if you bond with it and want to upgrade throw a set of Geezers in there and and it'll smoke any current Squier with the same cash invested.
 
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Eilif said:
Sounds silly on the face of it but if someone is jonesing for a Fender-ish instrument but doesn't have alot of scratch the TMB 100 is a great choice and only $200. Great instrument stock but if you bond with it and want to upgrade throw a set of Geezers in there and and it'll smoke any current Squier with the same cash invested.
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....and now I'm looking at Ibanez's...! Thanks...
 
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Eilif said:
...but if you bond with it and want to upgrade throw a set of Geezers in there and and it'll smoke any current Squier with the same cash invested.
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That's what I did with my 2011 SRA305: upgraded the EMG HZ's to full actives: CS in the neck, JX in the bridge. It was my #1 gig bass for years until I got a BTB845V because I wanted to come down from a 34 inch scale to a 33 inch scale to give a break to my left hand.
 

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