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Perhaps. But the weird thing is not all of the Vistas I've owned have had blue underneath. Maybe it was a change during the production run. Pretty much all of them had chips through which I could see down to the wood. I tried contacting Squier a long time ago with questions about the Vista line and got no response. Maybe I'll call them...
How is the quality on these Vista Musicmasters compared to a current model Bronco ?
Pickups on the Vista better ?
Also, what is top dollar US to pay for one with a couple of chips on the side of the body ? Shell Pink
I'm going to go look at one here shortly. I know how to check it out as far as fret condition and if the truss rod works.
tia
Pickups on the Vista better ?
Also, what is top dollar US to pay for one with a couple of chips on the side of the body ? Shell Pink
I'm going to go look at one here shortly. I know how to check it out as far as fret condition and if the truss rod works.
tia
Way better than a Bronco. String through body, solid hardware, amazingly versatile pick up despite being single coil, the weight is superlight (usually around 8lbs). The price ranges from $200-$500 for a Vista. $200 is super rare. The more common price is around $350, but the pink is a much rarer bird and often goes around the $400-$450 mark. The listing said $400 OBO. I'd start around $300 and work up from there. How much you actually pay is entirely based upon how badly you want it. Good luck.
I got it !Don`t forget to post a picture if you buy it to become a member of the club!
Still a few minutes from home .. will post pics shortly
I didn't want the amp or stand so I got the Vista and a cool Levy strap. A Fender 20' cable as well, both like new.
No nicks on the headstock.. keys not bent.. turn smooth
Bridge in excellent shape.. no rust I can see
Stock pup .. poles line up better then the photo indicates
Pickguard is in excellent condition
Chip looks worse in photo
Fretboard and frets are in great shape. Haven't looked under the hood but the volume and tone controls work fine.
Assume the control knobs are original ?
Truss rod is fine, and the setup is fine as is. Strings are fine for now as well. Not sure what set they are but they are D'Addario.
Honestly I didn't expect to be all that impressed by it but wow, I love it. The neck, the tone, all of it ! Glad I passed on the new Mustang PJ I tried out at GC.
I think it's going to be a keeper
( sorry about the crappy cell phone pics)
No nicks on the headstock.. keys not bent.. turn smooth
Bridge in excellent shape.. no rust I can see
Stock pup .. poles line up better then the photo indicates
Pickguard is in excellent condition
Chip looks worse in photo
Fretboard and frets are in great shape. Haven't looked under the hood but the volume and tone controls work fine.
Assume the control knobs are original ?
Truss rod is fine, and the setup is fine as is. Strings are fine for now as well. Not sure what set they are but they are D'Addario.
Honestly I didn't expect to be all that impressed by it but wow, I love it. The neck, the tone, all of it ! Glad I passed on the new Mustang PJ I tried out at GC.
I think it's going to be a keeper
( sorry about the crappy cell phone pics)
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Looks great! Knobs look original. Keep the chips. Looks more rock and roll!I didn't want the amp or stand so I got the Vista and a cool Levy strap. A Fender 20' cable as well, both like new.
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No nicks on the headstock.. keys not bent.. turn smooth
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Bridge in excellent shape.. no rust I can see
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Stock pup .. poles line up better then the photo indicates
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Pickguard is in excellent condition
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Chip looks worse in photo
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Fretboard and frets are in great shape. Haven't looked under the hood but the volume and tone controls work fine.
Assume the control knobs are original ?
Truss rod is fine, and the setup is fine as is. Strings are fine for now as well. Not sure what set they are but they are D'Addario.
Honestly I didn't expect to be all that impressed by it but wow, I love it. The neck, the tone, all of it ! Glad I passed on the new Mustang PJ I tried out at GC.
I think it's going to be a keeper
( sorry about the crappy cell phone pics)
Thanks, chips are just mojo !
You weren't kidding about the hardware either. Might just be the patina but the hardware looks better than any other Squier I've seen. And I definitely dig the pickup.
A few years back I had a MIJ Mustang ri I didn't ever warm up to it. Definitely like this one better, both the neck and the pickup.
I don't see anything at all that needs to be changed except maybe for a bone nut down the road. The stock nut is fine for now.
I knew these Vistas got some love on various forums, but I was still weary of spending very much for Squier. But yeah, after I played this checked it out real well I had to have it !
I just asked what their best price was without the amp and they said " how about 325.00 ? Close enough so I grabbed it !
Torino Red is my favorite Fender finish, but Shell Pink always looked cool as well. Especially in front of my amp lol
Sweet get. The question I always ask with pink is does it look a bit peachy or is it just straight pink? The couple that have come through my hands both looked peachy. Looking under the pick guard, you can see how they used to be pink. The finish on these yellows quite a bit with age.
Hummmm. I thought I had already joined, but I didn't see my number:
057912
057912
