Squier VM precision TB?

[tmckenn2]

Hey - did they stop making the Squier VW Precision TB bass?

 

[kzr750r1]

I was just punting around on fenders website for a while. Didn't see that version.

 

[tmckenn2]

I bought one about 5 yrs ago - it's an amazing BOOMING powerhouse of a bass. A friend was looking into getting one and couldn't find one. When I took a look, neither could I.
If they stopped making, it's a shame. Was a great value.

 

[wild4oldcars]

Well, MF no longer has them. Shame, I always really wanted to try one. Guess theres always that Tele Bass Special, but thats nowhere near as attractive.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/squier-vintage-modified-precision-bass-tb

 

[tevitag]

I believe Fender have stopped making some models in the the Squier Vintage Modified series. I have been trying to buy a Butterscotch Maple VM Precision but they are out of stock here in Australia. Fender told my local dealer they've stopped making certain colours. Dang! I think they're pushing the newer lines like the Cabronita too.

 

[Justice4trance]

My local store has two. Will get one later today and post pic. For now the intention is for the few reggae songs I cover. For my other stuff will use my more versatile fender jag.

Can't wait for later!

 

[Bobster]

It's still on the website, but I agree that no one seems to be carrying them.

Just have to go to the Squier section.

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[tmckenn2]

Damn, 499 msrp on the fender site! I paid about 240 - and it was/is a GREAT value. Deep, booming tone. Like a lot of reviews say, not the most versatile bass, but a back to basics workhorse. Put in many a club/bar all-nighter with it.

 

[Justice4trance]

My local store has two. Will get one later today and post pic. For now the intention is for the few reggae songs I cover. For my other stuff will use my more versatile fender jag.

Can't wait for later!

got it from the store

tune the pick up to make it less hot

strung it with flatwound for more vintage sound

sent it to my local luthier to set action and more fine tune and yeay! Very happy now!

 

[Dragan]

I played Fender telebass (not the Squier and not the theme subject,I know) and that thing were incredible! It was an old tb from 70s...I mean - ground shaking!

 

[gurensan]

There is one for sale near me. I want another one to go fretless with. My wife seems to think I've spent enough. I want that second one so bad!

Edit: Yes, they are getting somewhat difficult to find. Ebay doesn't have them quite as often as it used to, yet you can find the 70's Tele II all the time.

 

[wild4oldcars]

So, did they can the VM P's too? I can only see the fretless, the pj, and the P5 wherever I look (none at GC or MF).

Except for this. I have no clue what this is or where it came from, but I am intrigued.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-LOADED...792?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item20e1869020

 

[Duroc17]

View attachment 2259384got it from the store
View attachment 2259385tune the pick up to make it less hotView attachment 2259386strung it with flatwound for more vintage soundView attachment 2259387sent it to my local luthier to set action and more fine tune and yeay! Very happy now!

Which flats did you put in? I just bought one

 

[Dyna LowRider]

Squier does seem to drop some very cool basses ( guitars too ) from their line frequently . If there's a model that you really like , my advice would be to buy it quick .....it may disappear from their line-up . That will save you from having to hunt for a clean example & possibly paying an inflated price.
I bought the pictured Tele (new)in or about 2007 for $200 . A few years later , in need of quick cash , I pawned it (still had my Marcus Miller jazz) . Fast forward a few more years and now knowing that Squier had discontinued this model , I decided to check the pawn shop to see (after 2 years) if somehow the Tele was still there.......IT WAS !!!! He sold it back to me for $125 . These things are , apparently , somewhat scarce & they've taken a big jump in asking price......

( I've seen only a few listings ranging from about $400 for a beater to a CRAZY high of $1100 from a shop in Japan) .

 

[CallMeAl]

Y'all may have figured this out by now, 6 weeks since OP, but....

Hey - did they stop making the Squier VW Precision TB bass?

Theres the new CV line, made in Indonesia, with a 50s P bass. Not a humbucker though
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So, did they can the VM P's too?

Pretty sure that got shelved when the MIC Classic Vibe P came out. But now they've moved the CV line to Indonesia, and it's a basic P bass again!
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier...rBZv_9AoUGjGQjqfsj6tY78rhG2OIWtRoCB5YQAvD_BwE