Question regarding Matt Freeman Squier bass

[Batmensch]

You guys can actually tell a 1mm difference in feel and it bothers you?

WOW!

Indeed. No disrespect meant to anyone, but sometimes I think bassists here on TB come across as the lead in a production of "The Princess and the Pea" (or perhaps P)

 

[pcpmanic]

Just looking I don´t like that kind of maple finish of the neck is too shiny.All the squiers have that problem

 

[ubnomnar]

Just looking I don´t like that kind of maple finish of the neck is too shiny.All the squiers have that problem

A 3M "green scrubby" quickly applies a very nice satin finish to the back of the neck. You can dull the sheen on the fretboard with 0000 steel wool

 

[ubnomnar]

As with almost every mass production bass, it will need a fret level and crown to achieve the very low action I have on some of my other basses.

I'm puzzled by this fret level and crown thing. Personally I can't see where they need it so I'm gonna chime in on that since it's not an inexpensive thing to have done and it may unfairly influence a buying decision.

I'd say that action is pretty near as low as it can go without fret rattle so where is the need for a fret level and crown? I can't even set my Jazz up that low with a lighter gauge set of strings and damn few others I've owned as well including basses that cost far more than this one did.

Just tryin' to be fair about this fret level and crown part for guys who may be looking to buy one and not trying to criticize your setups brother. You gotta play what you like and you gave a fair review of it.

I can see where you'd be puzzled when you take my "level and crown" statement out of context.

I've owned 9 or 10 Squier basses so I'm definitely a fan.

I said that my Matt Freeman Squier will need a fret level and crown to achieve "the very low action I have on some of my other basses." That is a fact. I failed to mention that I've fixed high/low frets and had level/crowning work done on many basses I own and it always takes the playability to a higher level. I also own some basses that come with a much higher grade of fretwork, but they cost a whole bunch more, too.

Your quote "I'd say that action is pretty near as low as it can go without fret rattle so where is the need for a fret level and crown?" actually begs the question of how much nicer it could play... if you had no high or low frets and they all had a nice crown.

For me, excellent playability is much more than about "how low." The fret crown, or lack thereof plays a key role, too. It is the combination of level fret tops with appropriate crowns that separate a good/great playing bass from a "wow" playing bass. Once you play "wow" there is no going back.

I'm glad that you are very pleased with the current action/setup on your bass.

My exact words were "It plays well and sounds good." That's were I start with most basses.

It is definitely a completely usable and enjoyable bass right out of the box.

With a bit of work it will likely play excellent and sound fantastic.

As I closed in my other post...

"All in all, another great Squier product if left completely stock... but even more fun to tweak and mod "