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Hi everyone, I've been lurking around the forums and doing a lot of reading about these VM basses (particularly the Jaguars) and was wondering if anyone could help me out with a bit of advice.
I'm after an ultra deep, dubby sort of sound so I'll most likely be putting flatwounds on and using the neck pickup with the tone rolled right off whichever bass I get. I really like the looks on the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] (which I think is the same as some of the VMs) but the active stuff concerns me, I've never used a bass with active electronics (I was on an old Rickenbacker back when I played bass years ago) so am I right in thinking this one might not be ideal for the sort of sound I'm after? I'm getting the impression from Googling around it'd brighten the tone and maybe compress it somewhat too, is that right?
It's an extra little bump in price but this one seems to be looking the most suitable of the ones I've seen at the moment, just looking for a bit of extra input on it all really. This is for recording through an interface into a PC if that makes any difference to things.
Thanks in advance
I'm after an ultra deep, dubby sort of sound so I'll most likely be putting flatwounds on and using the neck pickup with the tone rolled right off whichever bass I get. I really like the looks on the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] (which I think is the same as some of the VMs) but the active stuff concerns me, I've never used a bass with active electronics (I was on an old Rickenbacker back when I played bass years ago) so am I right in thinking this one might not be ideal for the sort of sound I'm after? I'm getting the impression from Googling around it'd brighten the tone and maybe compress it somewhat too, is that right?
It's an extra little bump in price but this one seems to be looking the most suitable of the ones I've seen at the moment, just looking for a bit of extra input on it all really. This is for recording through an interface into a PC if that makes any difference to things.
Thanks in advance
I did it!!
Went from This...to
This...
also added a Gotoh High Mass bridge
Next it's getting a Bill Lawrence P-46 humbucker!!
Went from This...to
This...
also added a Gotoh High Mass bridge
Next it's getting a Bill Lawrence P-46 humbucker!!
Hi everyone, I've been lurking around the forums and doing a lot of reading about these VM basses (particularly the Jaguars) and was wondering if anyone could help me out with a bit of advice.
I'm after an ultra deep, dubby sort of sound so I'll most likely be putting flatwounds on and using the neck pickup with the tone rolled right off whichever bass I get. I really like the looks on the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] (which I think is the same as some of the VMs) but the active stuff concerns me, I've never used a bass with active electronics (I was on an old Rickenbacker back when I played bass years ago) so am I right in thinking this one might not be ideal for the sort of sound I'm after? I'm getting the impression from Googling around it'd brighten the tone and maybe compress it somewhat too, is that right?
It's an extra little bump in price but this one seems to be looking the most suitable of the ones I've seen at the moment, just looking for a bit of extra input on it all really. This is for recording through an interface into a PC if that makes any difference to things.
Thanks in advance
VM precision bass TB. It's the dubbiest bass squier makes. No other bass they make comes close to the thud it makes. The pickup was originally designed by Seth lover who also did the Gibson humbuckers if that tells you anything. It's passive but its output equals most actives.
VM definitely!!! There's one on Craigslist Phoenix Az for 50.00 as I speak I can't believe its still available,its the white one w black guard,I have the amber one its great!!!
http://s1216.photobucket.com/user/jj4001/media/IMG_0236.jpg.html
Back to back three hour gigs this weekend and the VM Precision (Amber/Maple) did not disappoint! It sounds great with my rig and stayed in tune the whole time. Super easy to play, too. Looking forward to beating the ____ out of it.
All stock except for the LaBella flats.
Thinking of getting an Olympic White/Rosewood one and swapping the necks. Think they'd both look cooler that way.
Back to back three hour gigs this weekend and the VM Precision (Amber/Maple) did not disappoint! It sounds great with my rig and stayed in tune the whole time. Super easy to play, too. Looking forward to beating the ____ out of it.
All stock except for the LaBella flats.
Thinking of getting an Olympic White/Rosewood one and swapping the necks. Think they'd both look cooler that way.
Having an issue with the neck relief on my VM fretless jazz:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f18/squier-vm-fretless-jazz-struggling-adjust-neck-relief-1027260/
Any of you folks had similar issues or have any advice?
Cheers,
Steve
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f18/squier-vm-fretless-jazz-struggling-adjust-neck-relief-1027260/
Any of you folks had similar issues or have any advice?
Cheers,
Steve
My new toy!
Very nice. I love mine, it's my favorite bass, even over my MIA Jazz. Sounds nice, plays easy, and I haven't had to do a setup outside of a minor truss rod adjustment when I got it three years ago. Oh, and looks gorgeous, too.
Well it was your photos and reviews on here that sold me on this bass! Are you getting kickbacks from Fender? I hope so! Thanks for spreading the good word.
Mine came with a pretty severe up-bow, more truss rod fiddling than I was comfortable doing at home. After a proper set up I couldn't be happier. Added some flatwound chromes and it sounds so good through my ampeg BA110.
BTW I realized only after posting the pic that the bridge cover was a little "off". Rest assured it's squared up now after a minor adjustment.
I bought a VM5 jazz (presumably 2013, due to neck finish) a couple of weeks ago, great playing and sounding instrument. Only reason I returned it was that it was too darn heavy (10.8 lbs). If it was a even just a pound lighter, I would've kept it.
Am I correct in assuming that the 2013 VM jazz basses all have gloss finish necks, as opposed to the previous ones I've seen with satin finish necks? I haven't read about any such change in the specs, but I've seen a few in stores that have gloss necks/fingerboards.
Am I correct in assuming that the 2013 VM jazz basses all have gloss finish necks, as opposed to the previous ones I've seen with satin finish necks? I haven't read about any such change in the specs, but I've seen a few in stores that have gloss necks/fingerboards.
I think it's the 70s series VMs that have the gloss necks. The others I've seen are all Satin.
Well it was your photos and reviews on here that sold me on this bass! Are you getting kickbacks from Fender? I hope so! Thanks for spreading the good word.
Mine came with a pretty severe up-bow, more truss rod fiddling than I was comfortable doing at home. After a proper set up I couldn't be happier. Added some flatwound chromes and it sounds so good through my ampeg BA110.
BTW I realized only after posting the pic that the bridge cover was a little "off". Rest assured it's squared up now after a minor adjustment.
Funny enough, so is mine, LOL. Haven't fixed it yet, it's OK though, it's not all that noticeable.
Just checked Fender's website, and that's what it looks like. I may have to sell my natural VM J and get a new one with a glossy neck. (Nah.)
