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Squier vintage modified Jazz?
- Thread starter winndaddy
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I would have commented, but I'm not familiar with Seether, but I can tell you the Squier VM Jazz is an excellent bass, and with the right strings, amp settings and proper playing technique it can handle just about any kind of modern sound you could want. As a very happy owner, I recommend it. It's a really good bass. Whether or not you find it suitable for the kind of music you want to play, I can't tell you, that you would have to discover on your own.
I really like the VM Jazz basses. I've played three or four of the natural-finished ones with the black block fingerboard inlays and they were all nice, though I have heard of a couple of that model that developed pretty severe neck twist issues (this was 4-5 years back however.)
That said, I played one of the newer black-on-black 77 VM Jazzes with the pearl fingerboard inlays and was pretty blown away. I couldnt put it down. I may have just stumbled onto a Grade A example of one, but I keep thinking about it. Sounded great and was a blast to play.
As much as I would like to own either of the VM Js, I'm just a P bass guy for the most part.
To answer your specific question, I would personally opt for a P over a J for the kind of music you mention but you can make either one work. There's no "right" or "wrong" answer...no "right" or "wrong" bass. YOU are making the music, not the instrument.
That said, I played one of the newer black-on-black 77 VM Jazzes with the pearl fingerboard inlays and was pretty blown away. I couldnt put it down. I may have just stumbled onto a Grade A example of one, but I keep thinking about it. Sounded great and was a blast to play.
As much as I would like to own either of the VM Js, I'm just a P bass guy for the most part.
To answer your specific question, I would personally opt for a P over a J for the kind of music you mention but you can make either one work. There's no "right" or "wrong" answer...no "right" or "wrong" bass. YOU are making the music, not the instrument.
Typically J basses have much narrower necks, especially noticeable closer to the headstock. Some people prefer this and find it very comfortable. I have large hands and the J necks feel a little cramped to me. In fact, I can get cramps playing one too long!
I play a VM Jazz in a cover band......we do some Seether tunes......I am happy with the tone and our sound guy has told me that the VM sounds better than my Fender Jazz. I've been using the VM for about a month and I love it for modern heavy tunes.
Funny how people who listen with their ears instead of their eyes seem to think Squier VMs and CVs sound terrific.
I have both the VM P and J. As far as the neck, obviously the J neck is narrower at the nut but the thickness and couture of the neck is the same as the P. You should have no problem getting used to it.
As far as getting the right tone for stuff like Seether. The J should do the trick getting that grungy growly sound. Currently mine has DR Black Beauty strings.
As far as getting the right tone for stuff like Seether. The J should do the trick getting that grungy growly sound. Currently mine has DR Black Beauty strings.
I'm not into Seether myself but my sister is so I know how they sound, and Id say no not really. You'd be wanting deep lows and probably wouln't want the bright scooped sound the Jazz does well.
The Squier VM Jazz isnt that good IMO, I had one, terrible neck with buzzing frets, pickups SO WEAK, and flaws in the finish to boot.
The Squier VM Jazz isnt that good IMO, I had one, terrible neck with buzzing frets, pickups SO WEAK, and flaws in the finish to boot.
I'm not into Seether myself but my sister is so I know how they sound, and Id say no not really. You'd be wanting deep lows and probably wouln't want the bright scooped sound the Jazz does well.
The Squier VM Jazz isnt that good IMO, I had one, terrible neck with buzzing frets, pickups SO WEAK, and flaws in the finish to boot.
So you're gonna judge the entire run of VM J's badly because of one bad personal experience?
Well then I'll do the same, except to say exactly the opposite, the VM Jazz is a fantastic bass, great sound , playability, fit and finish are superb. The funny thing is, apparently I'm not the only one that feels this way. Apparently, the majority of people who have played one feel the same way I do. Imagine that.
You better hide.
