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Professionals using a Squier

#241
Just over a year ago I turned 55 years young. As a teenager and as a adult I lusted for a Fender American P Bass and as a birthday present I bought one. (I could never justify the cost of one for years). I had it for about a year and I sold it...why??? I found that for about 1/3 of the cost a Squier C.V. or a V.M. sounds and plays just as good. So now I rock my Squier.
 
#244
Cornelius Dawse said:
In my opinion, 200 gigs makes you a pro! Hahaha!
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I'm guessing, because of your "Hahaha!", you're being sarcastic, to which I say-
Don't be a wiseass.
He said he did 200 gigs with the Squier God knows how many he's done with his other gear over ten years. Besides, even if it was only 200 gigs total, if he got paid for any of those, then he's a pro, period.
 
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#245
C.Linton said:
I'm guessing, because of your "Hahaha!", you're being sarcastic, to which I say-
Don't be a wiseass.
He said he did 200 gigs with the Squier God knows how many he's done with his other gear over ten years. Besides, even if it was only 200 gigs total, if he got paid for any of those, then he's a pro, period.
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Aww I didn't take it that way especially since the poster is Canadian! I think he is giving credit to a player who IS a pro and uses a squier which adds validity to the thread. But maybe thats a glass half full view.

Either way, a good bass is a good bass regardless or the name on the headstock. Although you never can tell what mods have been made to a bass from a distance. 90% of the time they all have the same upgraded pickups, same upgraded electronics, bridge...
 
#246
Guys, im not a pro (in that i dont do this full time for a living, although do get paid), and i didnt take any offence.
Im not sure what to make of that response though, i was only saying my Squier is still going after 200+ gigs (ive done over 1000+ gigs over the past 8 years).

The mods ive done to the CVP have been to get it to how i want it, rather for any other reason. I'd happily gig either of them stock, and see no reason to think they wouldn't work out as much as any other bass.
They might not feel as nice, or look as expensive as the other basses ive owned but ive finally realised that looking nice isnt really what makes a good playable bass.
 
#247
1,000s of gigs? But, the math states that there are 832 Friday and Saturday combinations in 8 years. So, that being said, for your to have reached a multiple of 1,000, let's say for the sake of argument only 2,000, that you would have had to play 4.25 nights a week, every week, for 8 years straight to achieve a mark of 2,000 gigs. That, in and of itself, is either professional if you get paid, or just plain nuts to do if you don't get paid. LOL.

And yes, I was joking with that.
 
#248
Not 1000's, just over 1000 as far as i can work it out, but yes, most Friday and Sat, plus quite a few Sundays over the past 10 years (typo in my other post, I've been with this current band for 8 so that's where that figure came from). Also a few 14 day residencies at holiday camps.
All functions and social clubs so all paid gigs, but I also have a full time, but flexable day job.
 
#249
LuckyPants said:
Because 95% of the time, a Rickenbacker will sound infinitely better to its user than a Squier.

But for the other 5% who think their Squier suits them better, more power to them.

The main reason is because they're made different. They use cheaper parts and are mass-produced whereas with Rickenbacker, for example, they only make a certain amount of 4003s a month. That, however, doesn't always equate to poor quality.
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Rick quality and sound is a question for debate. Regardless of how few they make a month or how much they cost. I love my squire p special... As much as my higher end basses. Differant situations call for each one I have.
 
#252
People should just play what they like. I know plenty of non-pros who overpay for expensive gear just to play in the living rooms. More power to 'em. It's their money. But if something sounds good and you like it, screw what the headstock says. It's like asking why all rich people don't wear Armani. Some people are into "labels" and some aren't. I personally could never understand people who paid $60 for a t-shirt.

That being said, playing a Squire is a brilliant move for someone like Pete Wentz. His fans are made up of teenagers who most likely don't have the funds for a MiA Fender. He knows his audience and what they can afford. Smart business move on his part.
 
#253
I know (but didnt until recently) that there is a HUGE differance between the Standard series and the lesser quality Affinity series. I have a P-Bass Special Standard Series, and for what it is, I love it! I bought it for my stepson and now It is my #1 practice bass. My friend had an affinity and there was a noticable differance in quality. I paid 50 bucks for mine. Rewired a pot, adjusted the truss rod, put some strings on it and it plays (& sounds) tha balls... stock! How can you beat that? #1 Bang for buck for sure. Im gonna buy another for my 12 y.o. step son who wants to learn. He aint gettin' mine.:o
 
#254
cyco739z said:
I know (but didnt until recently) that there is a HUGE differance between the Standard series and the lesser quality Affinity series. I have a P-Bass Special Standard Series, and for what it is, I love it! I bought it for my stepson and now It is my #1 practice bass. My friend had an affinity and there was a noticable differance in quality. I paid 50 bucks for mine. Rewired a pot, adjusted the truss rod, put some strings on it and it plays (& sounds) tha balls... stock! How can you beat that? #1 Bang for buck for sure. Im gonna buy another for my 12 y.o. step son who wants to learn. He aint gettin' mine.:o
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my friend has an Affinity P that sounds and plays great, for the record! :)

but yes, no doubt quality varies. i'm really impressed with the quality of their newer lines for sure.
 
#255
I am a pro player in many styles, and I`m using my only one bass - Japan made 1983 Squier JV Jazz Bass and it multiplies all the fender jazzes to zero! Sen ash, 30 years and great craftmanship - best jazz bass I`ve ever played. Will not sell it!
 
#257
Never owned a MIA Fender. Own a Squier Standard J bass and a MIM Fender FSR P bass. Changed the pots in the Squier to CTS otherwise stock. Changed MIM pickups to Fender Originals. Set both up with similar low action, no fret buzz on either one. Maybe I was lucky, but both of these basses are excellent in both playability and tone. I would not part with either of them. And actually, I prefer playing the Squier J bass; it just feels right to me.
 
#258
The name on a headstock means nothing. They look good and sound good. Some people prefer the original pup sound (as i do on my '00 indo p standard), some people may go emg for example to get a refined sound. It's no different to buying an older car and dumping a huge motor in it..

If you can pay $1200+ for a fender, or $500 for a squier and be equally or more satisfied, why wouldn't you?

"That's how millionaires stay millionaires"
 
#259
Wade10987 said:
I never understood why anyone professional (not people who have passion and play bars/clubs/parties) but people who are rich and have endoresments would use a Squier. Why would they not just use a real Fender?

I am NOT hating on Squier. I have two and I appreciate their value, for the price. Also I know recently the VM and some of the Classic series are a pretty decent quality.
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I think you've answered your own question here.. To further on my previous post, having money doesn't mean that it needs to be spent.. Why do bassists rock ashdown gear when ampeg have a reputation and pricetag?

Again, "that's how millionaires stay millionaires."
 

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