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Squeir Bronco?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Paul A, Jul 2, 2002.


  1. Jul 2, 2002 #1
    Paul A

    Paul A

    Dec 13, 1999
    Hertfordshire U.K!
    Ok,
    I've asked this before but...
    My daughter (7) has got a fascination for Bass.
    A couple of times I've come home to find my Bass Case has been opened and the Ashdown's still warm!
    So, I have to get her a bass of her own!
    I tried a Squeir Bronco at lunchtime today, and have to say I was really Impressed.
    It's light and small enough for her to handle and the action seemed really light.
    It sounded really good to me through an Ashdown amp.
    Anything I've missed? - any big negatives with the Bronco?

    :confused:
     
  5. Jul 2, 2002 #2
    l0calh05t

    l0calh05t

    Oct 14, 2001
    Cottbus, Germany
    Some people complain about the pickups low response to the e-string but the pickup could always be replaced with a single coil p-bass pickup as far as I know

    otherwise it's a real fine bass especially for the money
     
  10. Jul 2, 2002 #3
    HeavyDuty

    HeavyDuty Supporting Curmudgeon Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Jun 26, 2000
    Suburban Chicago, IL
    A local guitarist has a late-model maple board Bronco into which he mounted a used MIM P pickup he scrounged - he said it was about a two hour job using a Dremel, and would have taken a half hour if he had a router and the proper bits. He did a nice setup, and it plays and sounds great!

    I suspect replacing the pickup would be overkill for your daughter, but if you pick a good one and set it up properly, it should be a great choice for her. I would definitely try before I buy - QC seems spotty on Squiers.

    Another option: an Epiphone EB-0, which is also short scale and (I think) has a slightly smaller body.
     
  14. Jul 2, 2002 #4
    brianrost

    brianrost Gold Supporting Member

    Apr 26, 2000
    Boston, Taxachusetts
    If you liked the Bronco you tried, good for you. Ones I've played were terrible, and for the same price as a Squier P-bass which was clearly superior (though of course longer scale) it seemed like a total waste of money.

    My solution for my own daughter was to shop around for a used bass, there are many old shortscale models out there. I found a plywood body Harmony for $75, restrung it with extra light strings and set it up for super low action (which required a neck shim).

    One to keep your eyes peeled for is the old Squier VIsta Musicmaster Bass which is actually quite well made, and came in cool colors (pink!!!!) .

    Don't forget Daisy Rock:

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    http://www.daisyrock.com/products/heartbreaker/prod_hb_bass.htm
     
  18. Jul 2, 2002 #5
    Nick man

    Nick man

    Apr 7, 2002
    Tampa Bay
    I know duncan makes a PU for the 51 P bass style.

    That could work.

    Daisy Rock is another idea, but its not for everyone.

    Peace
    Nick
     
  22. Jul 2, 2002 #6
    Ryan Berry

    Ryan Berry

    Dec 1, 2001
    Merrimack, NH
    Danelecto longhorns are shortscale and light and sound ok at a good price.
     
  26. Jul 2, 2002 #7
    Freaky Fender

    Freaky Fender

    May 27, 2001
    Saunderstown, RI
    My first bass was a Squier Bronco, i loved the tone and the bass so much, i kept it after i turned down a $200 offer on it, and now i'm curently converting it into a fretless
     
  31. Jul 2, 2002 #8
    John K.

    John K. Guest

    Nov 13, 2001
    Woodstock, GA, but my true home will always be Ken
    i cant remember who it was but someone on these here boards posted a recording of them playing a Bronco that they had bought for a son or daughter (perhaps embellisher?) and it sounded mighty fine to me.
     
  35. Jul 3, 2002 #9
    l0calh05t

    l0calh05t

    Oct 14, 2001
    Cottbus, Germany
    If it weren't shortscale I'd buy it for myself
     
  39. Jul 20, 2002 #10
    Paul A

    Paul A

    Dec 13, 1999
    Hertfordshire U.K!
    We Got It!
    Visited a new guitar centre today and got the Bronco!
    Abbie's soooo pleased with it, she's only had it a few hours and already nailed "Boris the Spider" and a few other bass lines!
    For you guys in the U.K. we got it from "Wembley Guitar Centre" - (Fourth Way Wembley - Industrial estate Near the old stadium)
    This has to be THE BEST store I've visited.
    The staff there are great, really helpful and their prices are Incredibly low for the u.k.
    Paid £99 for the Bronco with Gig bag,Cable and spare strings - also a free set up if and when it needs it!

    :)
     
  43. Jul 20, 2002 #11
    lakerkobe

    lakerkobe

    Jun 17, 2002
    Portland, OR
    Awesome... she has to be the happiest 7 year old in England right now.
     
  47. Jul 20, 2002 #12
    Gabu

    Gabu

    Jan 2, 2001
    Lake Elsinore, CA
    Very cool. I wish her good luck!! :)
     
  51. Jul 20, 2002 #13
    ChaosGwar

    ChaosGwar

    Dec 6, 2001
    In a never ending spiral of despair
    Sweet! She looks ecstatic! I'm thinking about getting a short scale to take to work, and the bronco is on top of my list so far.
     
  55. Jul 20, 2002 #14
    Monkey

    Monkey Supporting Member

    Mar 8, 2000
    Ohio, USA
    I bought my 11-year old daughter a Bronco for Christmas, and she likes it. It plays and sounds pretty good, although it buzzes a lot with the single coil.