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Squier Owners Club
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Here's my current "Squier Family".
In left-to-right order we have;
Squier Standard Precision Bass Special (2008)
This one is my baby, the first bass I wanted to own. I really dig the P/J configuration, not to mention the awesome pewter satin finish with matching headstock. However, it was not the first I bought. It was two years out-of-print when I decided to get it, but I eventually found a beautiful refurbished one online. Whatever was wrong with it at the factory level, I'll never know, but it looks like it had just come off the factory showroom and the setup was perfect. Tip 'o the hat to fretjoe! Great work!
No modifications yet, other than new strings. (By the way, Mad Love for the Ernie Ball Cobalts 45-100's! Very bright, toothy sound. Almost no "breaking-in" time needed.) I might invest in some Seymour Duncan pickups in the future to really crank out some sound.
Squier Standard Jazz Bass (2008)
The "sister" to my P-Bass Special. I saw this on C.L. and had to have it. Again, luv dat pewter and matching headstock.
I got a little experimental with this one. The black pearl pickguard is obvious (which needed a little grinding down to fit this model…minor size variations from Fender to Squier, I guess). I replaced the neck pickup with a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder. I tried to replace both, but the slot for the bridge pickup was a little too small and I didn't feel like attacking the body wood. Maybe someday?
To balance out the strength of the Quarter Pounders and bring out a richer tone, I added some D'Addario Super Light Flatwounds 40-95's. It makes for a very smooth sound.
Squier Deluxe Jazz Active V (2009)
My newest addition…my BASS CANNON! I saw a good price for this on GC's used list and my birthday was coming up so I decided to go for it. It represents a series of firsts for me; first five-stringer, first with active pickups, first ebonol fretboard and my first white bass (a nice contrast to all my black and/or pewter basses, and I'm a sucker for out-of-print color schemes). It was a great buy, too. Great shape, no obvious damage to the finish, everything worked just fine, all it needed was a little adjustment to the neck to get the string height to my liking.
No mods yet, just some new strings; yet again, Ernie Ball Cobalts 45-130's. Until I get more comfortable with it, and get a deeper appreciation of the sound/tone it's capable of, I'm leaving it stock.
On the subject of the ebonol fretboard, I cringe when I hear people ignorantly call it "rubber" or "plastic". It only took a little research to find that there actually is wood content in it, albeit heavily processed. I guess you could call it the Velveeta of fretboards (pasteurized wood product?)…it may not be the "real deal" but it sure is tasty!
Besides, it looks, sounds and feels just fine. I also love how it resists humidity, a bonus when you travel a lot with your bass.
Sadly, I have no photos of my previous Squier. It was an Affinity Jazz Bass with a sunburst finish. I bought it as a "practice on-the-go" bass; if it gets scratched or dinged, no stress…if it gets broken, lost or stolen, some stress, but not the End of the World.
I'd put the matte-black pickguard from the Standard Jazz on it and slapped on some DR Black Beauties. It looked and sounded great for what I paid for it ($115 used, still had the plastic on the pickups, only a small ding in the underside of the body). But I couldn't justify having FIVE BASSES in the limited amount of space I have so I sold it at GC to finance the Jazz Active. When I went back to GC to get some adjustments to the Jazz Active, I noticed it wasn't on display. I asked about it and was told it'd sold to a mother who's son wanted to learn bass…just a couple of hours after I'd sold it! And that, to me, is a very happy ending.
I'd like to humbly ask for a number in this club. Thank you for your time.
And to those who would call our babies "cheap junk"…
In left-to-right order we have;
Squier Standard Precision Bass Special (2008)
This one is my baby, the first bass I wanted to own. I really dig the P/J configuration, not to mention the awesome pewter satin finish with matching headstock. However, it was not the first I bought. It was two years out-of-print when I decided to get it, but I eventually found a beautiful refurbished one online. Whatever was wrong with it at the factory level, I'll never know, but it looks like it had just come off the factory showroom and the setup was perfect. Tip 'o the hat to fretjoe! Great work!
No modifications yet, other than new strings. (By the way, Mad Love for the Ernie Ball Cobalts 45-100's! Very bright, toothy sound. Almost no "breaking-in" time needed.) I might invest in some Seymour Duncan pickups in the future to really crank out some sound.
Squier Standard Jazz Bass (2008)
The "sister" to my P-Bass Special. I saw this on C.L. and had to have it. Again, luv dat pewter and matching headstock.
I got a little experimental with this one. The black pearl pickguard is obvious (which needed a little grinding down to fit this model…minor size variations from Fender to Squier, I guess). I replaced the neck pickup with a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder. I tried to replace both, but the slot for the bridge pickup was a little too small and I didn't feel like attacking the body wood. Maybe someday?
To balance out the strength of the Quarter Pounders and bring out a richer tone, I added some D'Addario Super Light Flatwounds 40-95's. It makes for a very smooth sound.
Squier Deluxe Jazz Active V (2009)
My newest addition…my BASS CANNON! I saw a good price for this on GC's used list and my birthday was coming up so I decided to go for it. It represents a series of firsts for me; first five-stringer, first with active pickups, first ebonol fretboard and my first white bass (a nice contrast to all my black and/or pewter basses, and I'm a sucker for out-of-print color schemes). It was a great buy, too. Great shape, no obvious damage to the finish, everything worked just fine, all it needed was a little adjustment to the neck to get the string height to my liking.
No mods yet, just some new strings; yet again, Ernie Ball Cobalts 45-130's. Until I get more comfortable with it, and get a deeper appreciation of the sound/tone it's capable of, I'm leaving it stock.
On the subject of the ebonol fretboard, I cringe when I hear people ignorantly call it "rubber" or "plastic". It only took a little research to find that there actually is wood content in it, albeit heavily processed. I guess you could call it the Velveeta of fretboards (pasteurized wood product?)…it may not be the "real deal" but it sure is tasty!
Besides, it looks, sounds and feels just fine. I also love how it resists humidity, a bonus when you travel a lot with your bass.Sadly, I have no photos of my previous Squier. It was an Affinity Jazz Bass with a sunburst finish. I bought it as a "practice on-the-go" bass; if it gets scratched or dinged, no stress…if it gets broken, lost or stolen, some stress, but not the End of the World.
I'd put the matte-black pickguard from the Standard Jazz on it and slapped on some DR Black Beauties. It looked and sounded great for what I paid for it ($115 used, still had the plastic on the pickups, only a small ding in the underside of the body). But I couldn't justify having FIVE BASSES in the limited amount of space I have so I sold it at GC to finance the Jazz Active. When I went back to GC to get some adjustments to the Jazz Active, I noticed it wasn't on display. I asked about it and was told it'd sold to a mother who's son wanted to learn bass…just a couple of hours after I'd sold it! And that, to me, is a very happy ending.
I'd like to humbly ask for a number in this club. Thank you for your time.
And to those who would call our babies "cheap junk"…
I love my Squier Bronco <3
I was bummed to have to get rid of my Squier Vista Musicmaster a few years ago. It was THEE best short scale bass i have ever owned or played. After i sold it, i had a hole in my soul where a short scale bass once resided. A few months later, I found this Bronco for $40... added a different pup and some new knobs and strings... and at a total of about $75... this bass plays WAY better than it has any reason to.
It works especially well with effects, too!
I was bummed to have to get rid of my Squier Vista Musicmaster a few years ago. It was THEE best short scale bass i have ever owned or played. After i sold it, i had a hole in my soul where a short scale bass once resided. A few months later, I found this Bronco for $40... added a different pup and some new knobs and strings... and at a total of about $75... this bass plays WAY better than it has any reason to.
It works especially well with effects, too!
So what's up with the pickguard/jackplate setup you have going on with that darker bass?
I really like that!
It's something I've been working on. It's the standard squier body and pickguard: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
neck from a squier IV [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
all black jazz knobs
Gotoh 201 black bridge
black pickup cover, control plate, and tuners
this is the bridge I'd like though...
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No no .... not that one .... "the darker bass" .. this one ...
Y'know .. the DARKER bass.
What's going on with that pickguard/control plate area? Where the knobs are.
Y'know .. the DARKER bass.
What's going on with that pickguard/control plate area? Where the knobs are.
Marcus Miller control plate, two volume knobs, two tone knobs, coil tap for the bridge pickup, and an inputNo no .... not that one .... "the darker bass"
Y'know .. the DARKER bass.
What's going on with that pickguard/control plate area? Where the knobs are.
Now only if the resale gap would follow suit.
Boy it's been a while since I've been around here but despite the age of this post I'd like to comment anyway.
I think it's all kind of relative. I bought a CV Jazz used for $250 that probably ran less than $350 new. Probably closer to $300. So the used value drops maybe 20% to 30% from new but it's still just $50-$100 in cash. My Matt Freeman I bought new for $300 and change.
Now contrast that to a $1200 to $1500 MIA that drops the same 20% to 30% and we have a $250 to $450 cash difference. If I don't like something I'd rather get beat up for $100 if I have to unload it fast than $250 to $450.
Fortunately I like my Squiers and I've added value to them and don't intend to part with them. As far as a Fender style bass goes I think they're the best buy around and as I said I've owned a lot of MIA Fender Basses.
Just picked this up yesterday - It is a like new Squire Showmaster MB4, probably about 10 years old, for a whopping $70.00 USD.
I'm a standup player venturing out to the BG world. I wanted an axe I could learn on, maybe do some experimenting with modifications and things that should be done by luthiers..... When I know what I want, I'll get it then.
This thing doesn't play too bad the way it is, but the first step will be new strings (flats), a truss rod adjustment, intonation reset, and string height.
I'm a standup player venturing out to the BG world. I wanted an axe I could learn on, maybe do some experimenting with modifications and things that should be done by luthiers..... When I know what I want, I'll get it then.
This thing doesn't play too bad the way it is, but the first step will be new strings (flats), a truss rod adjustment, intonation reset, and string height.
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It may be a bit newer. I think the skull & crossbones came in just before they switched to the iconic Fender head stock.
Forgot to mention - I thought it an interesting piece because of the unusual headstock. It hangs good (string length is 34 inch with no dive), and has both P and J pups, pretty good action.
I know next to nothing about BG's, but I figured for $70 I couldn't go wrong.....
I know next to nothing about BG's, but I figured for $70 I couldn't go wrong.....
The serial number is IC040419628, Indonesia made. So far, I haven't been able to find any info regarding age, relied on the previous owners memory.... I don't think the volume/pot knobs are original, but they work!
I love my '89 MIK Squier P-bass. All stock except for the knobs and straplocks. Great era for Squiers IMO.
She's the vintage white one...
She's the vintage white one...
2012 Squier VM 70 Maple body/Maple neck, black block inlay's
to do:
Here you see my girlfriend playing it...
two hot blondes lezzing it out
- New upgraded electronics in (500k CTS pots, Sprague Orange drop capacitor , better grounding, shielded with copper tape).
- Babickz full contact bridge.
to do:
- Seymour Duncan SJB-1 neck+bridge PU. got them second hand for 100 doll hairs.
Here you see my girlfriend playing it...
two hot blondes lezzing it out
