Thats quite mature of you, and I wish I could say I cared nothing about the name on the headstock, but I do
maybe just a *little*
but I do.
But even if you dont care about that, maybe think of resale, or respect from other musicians (who arent as wise/educated as you), that might translate into an opportunity that does have some value to you.
I dont know where you are in your music endeavors, but there are a lot of musicians who arent hip to the recent offerings, and it could be held against you.
Guitard/BL Im with (not that it mattered in this case), when he first looked at my bass, I heard him mumble under his breath Mexican
what an ass, but thats reality.
Not trying to talk you into/out of anything, just some thoughts.
That said, I have a Squier Affinity Jazz V, an on-line purchase, did nothing to it but add a tort pick guard for looks.
Certainly not as good as the Squiers youre looking at, but its a wonderful bass, Ive gigged it, and its the music-room beater now only because its the cheapest bass I have.
I guess what Im trying to say is that, fair/reasonable or not, whats on the headstock just might have some value, whether or not the letters mean anything to you personally.
If not, of course I expect you'll disregard everything Ive said.
