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Squier Bass Opinions

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Hinto

May 9, 2010
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#1
Hi, I was at the local music shop today, tried a number of Squiers, really liked them. One that they didn't have in stock was the Standard P Bass Special. You can see it here at this link:

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend...P-Bass-Special-4String-Bass-Guitar?sku=510569

This looks like a pretty sweet deal (would cost me a bit more, I'm in Canada).

Wondering if anyone has played these, seem to capture some of the nice elements of the P and J Squiers, including both pups. Any opinions would be welcome, I'm considering getting the store to order one for me.

Thanks,

Hinto.
 
#2
Got the Walnut one two weeks ago.


Neck-Fretboard-Frets: NO COMPLAIN. I've got a MIA Fender and I think that both of them are at the same quality level.

Tuners: They feel more "rigid" than the Fender ones, but they DO NOT detune and I haven't had any problems with them.

Bridge: As adjustable as the Fender one, put looks quite fragile and crappy... May need a replacement if you're a hi-mass lover.

Body: Extremelly light. Good resonance thought not as good as my Fender.

Vol-vol-tone knobs: As adjustable as the Fender ones, but feel a little bit fragile. May need a replacement in a future.

Pups: Quite good, though not the best ones, obviously.



OVERALL: its a very good bass (good looking, veeery confortable, sounds nice). A very cheap good bass.
If you know how to play and you can do minor adjustments (bridge saddles, pup's height) it'll sound great.
If you replace the pup's and maybe the bridge, you get a 10 points bass.
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Quoting myself from here:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=622694
 
#3
I have a side project in which all I play are my 2 Squier P-Bass Specials. I love 'em!
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#5
I'm a big fan of PJ's and there is nothing at all wrong with Squiers! Some look down on them because they don't cost big bucks, but they are a good sounding, solid bass! You might try Rondo.com and look at the SX. Another solid bass for not alot of money.
 
#8
@Hinto - I'm Canadian also. Somethings that will save you some money, before buying from your local shop. Read the Classifieds in the area you live. Also, although we cannot purchase new Fender Instruments from US, we are allowed to buy used instruments through MF (and other dealers.) That used rule alone should save you some money.

Something you could also try is bring a printed copy of the MF price & ask if your local shop can match the price. Even if their reply refers to USD, remind them that our CAD and USD have been pretty much equal these days/months.
 

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