Squier vintage modified club

[tomersg]

so here it is. the sb with maple + blocks:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?a...615447&set=a.207629225446.263662.207400005446

and for the facebookless -
"Coming February 2011 - Factory Special Run!
Squier by Fender Vintage Modified Jazz Bass '70s 3-Color Sunburst! A Musicians Friend exclusive in the US, this FSR will also be available at select Fender locations around the globe - check with your local Fender dealer today!"

 

[BluesMan1]

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Vintage-Modified-Jazz-Bass?sku=519639

Seems to be available now. Or is it a pre-order thing?

 

[solarplexus]

Question to you Squier VM experts....

Is there any Squier VM that has a 70's spacing? I would think the '77 would? Thanks for the help!

 

[DanHibiki]

AFAIK, none of them have... If they had one, I would definitely buy one.

And that sunburst VM with maple neck and blocks would become really dangerous to the Fender Geddy Lee model.

 

[Muddslide]

I've played several examples of VM basses and got to re-experience some more yesterday. Played around on the VM Jag and the VM P (white w/ rw board.)

I like them more every time I pick one up.

 

[Batmensch]

AFAIK, none of them have... If they had one, I would definitely buy one.

And that sunburst VM with maple neck and blocks would become really dangerous to the Fender Geddy Lee model.

I actually prefer the 60's spacing myself, so I'm good with it on the Squiers. All in all, though, it really doesn't matter to me either way.

 

[DanHibiki]

I actually prefer the 60's spacing myself, so I'm good with it on the Squiers. All in all, though, it really doesn't matter to me either way.

Sure, to each his own, but wouldn't it be nice to have both options?

 

[mussla]

Are the block inlays on the SB Jazz painted? If so, will the paint likely wear off?

 

[RBX4]

I gotta Badass 2 and Emg actives on mine, kicks ass.. The only problem was the natural volume, but fixed it with the BBE boosta grande pedal... That guitar is the ****!

 

[Batmensch]

Are the block inlays on the SB Jazz painted? If so, will the paint likely wear off?

If you mean the Squier Vintage Modified Jazz bass, no, they are NOT painted on, they are real inlays.

 

[mussla]

If you mean the Squier Vintage Modified Jazz bass, no, they are NOT painted on, they are real inlays.

Yes I meant the VM. Fantastic news that they are not painted on. I'm really GAS:ing for one now

 

[Batmensch]

Yeah, before I bought one, I e-mailed Fender's consumer relations about it, as a lot of people were making that claim that they were painted on, and I was told by Jeff Krause, a Fender rep, that they were real. Then, when I actually got the thing in my hands, I went over it with magnifying glasses (an Optivisor) and I could see minute gaps that required filling along the edges of some of the blocks. If anyone tells you they're painted on, they are full of it and are just repeating unsubstantiated internet rumors. As I said, I've personally observed this on my own close up insection, and have gotten official confirmation from Fender. You can take it to the bank they are real.

 

[michaeln]

These days with modern CNC machining, it's probably very inexpensive to do the inlays. There's probably no hand work involved at all.

 

[Daede]

And that sunburst VM with maple neck and blocks would become really dangerous to the Fender Geddy Lee model.

Nothing Squier will ever be a threat to the Geddy Lee. They are two completely different classes of instrument. The way they feel, play, and sound are WORLDS apart. The *ONLY* thing they have in common is appearance.

 

[Muddslide]

Yes I meant the VM. Fantastic news that they are not painted on. I'm really GAS:ing for one now

I played a black on black VM Jazz with the pearloid block inlays on a maple-board neck the other day.

I'm not a big Jazz bass guy, but it was one sweet little machine. If those inlays aren't real, they'll do, because I sure couldn't tell they weren't. (Sounds like they are real from this discussion.) The neck on this bass was killer!

 

[SurferJoe46]

These days with modern CNC machining, it's probably very inexpensive to do the inlays. There's probably no hand work involved at all.

Nah - somebody's gotta put the filler around the inlays and NO CNC machine is gonna do that - so I think there IS some handcrafting involved.

 

[Batmensch]

Nah - somebody's gotta put the filler around the inlays and NO CNC machine is gonna do that - so I think there IS some handcrafting involved.

Which is exactly what happened on mine. On close inspection, you could plainly see where the router had got a little carried away and the resultant gap had to be filled. Whoever did it, did a nice job color matching because you could only tell under lighted magnification it was there.

 

[BassPenguin22]

Which is exactly what happened on mine. On close inspection, you could plainly see where the router had got a little carried away and the resultant gap had to be filled. Whoever did it, did a nice job color matching because you could only tell under lighted magnification it was there.

"There will always be ghosts in the machine"

 

[Stewthebassman]

I purchased my Squier Vintage Fretless, in September 2010. Still in shock at the great tone, balance, and playability of this bass. Incredible deal, and such a joy to play! Amazing tone for $350!

 

[Batmensch]

Where did you pay $350 for a VM fretless? Street price on those is $299 new.