Squire Pro tone precision V

[kencasino]

I think the same thng is happening to the recent squire 5 string active jazz. I got one from a guy for cheap but the neck was warped beyond repair and I used it in a trade for a MIM jazz. The people at GC were happy to get the bass, neck problem and all, as they were having a hard time getting new ones in. I think they will fall away for the same above reason, as it was quite anice instrument other than the bad beck problem

 

[ThaLowEndTheory]

That seems like speculation to me. As great as the Pro-tones are reputed to be, the Pro-Tones that I saw at local music stores back in the day did anything but "fly off the shelf". They could be found NOS for years after their limited run, at least around here. I knew they had a great reputation, and I liked the ones I tried, but they were not exactly big sellers.

This is a well know story about the pro tones. You have to remember that there were only 2 bass models, but there were I think 7 strat models, and 2 or 3 tele models. The strats were by far the most popular of the series, except for maybe the thinline tele. They were great guitars and blurred the lines between the budget priced lower end squiers and the Fender line. Cool finishes, 2 and 3 piece solid ash bodies, better quality hardware, and alnico pickups instead of ceramics. These were just a great value that were hard to overlook.

 

[JoshuaTSP]

my story was close.

 

[kencasino]

Here it is at Mardi Gras gig last night[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

 

[JoshuaTSP]

How do you like it?

 

[kencasino]

I put my MIM Jazz up for sale yesterday afternoon!!!!

 

[JoshuaTSP]

how do you like the pickups?

How about the wider neck?

 

[kencasino]

My TL-5 is almost the same width, so it is comfortable to me