Squire Vintage Modified Jazz - should I?

[billlozon]

I play a Traben Phoenix now but yearn for that deep Motown thump from "back in the day." The Squire Vintage Modern Jazz seems like a steal for $300 or less all over the web. Would that been a good move or should I either consider a different Squire model or change out the Phoenix pups to something else?
Thanks for any advice/recommendations.

 

[RadioRob]

I was in your same boat.
I have a Traben Chaos V that I love but also wanted the classic sound.
I got a Fender Jazz V MIA and love it. It is passive not like the traben.
But for the thump you are talking about I got a Squire Pbass and put flats on it, now thats a thump.
I am in the proses of upgrading it now but you really only need flats for the sound you want.

 

[Gord_oh]

S-Q-U-I-E-R

sorry to be that guy, but it's a pet peeve. people are doing it around here way too much.
get a precision bass, they can do it all.

 

[funkingroovin]

I agree with Gord_oh..if you want Motown,then it's a Pbass with flats all day

 

[atomicdog]

That Squier Jb is a good option. I also own the Squier 50s and 60s Classic Vibe P Basses. Recommend checking out the 50s CV. Good thump.The 60s CV P Bass has a Jazz neck and is no slouch tonewise.

 

[Durockrolly]

S-Q-U-I-E-R

Sorry to be that guy, but it's a pet peeve. People are doing it around here way too much.
Get a precision bass. They can do it all.

 

[blindrabbit]

You can't go wrong with a Squier VM or CV, either the J or the P. Awesome basses, period. Then when you look at the price of them, its just that much better of a deal.

 

[user362432]

I've got VM P Amber with maple neck and VM Jazz 77. They are both exceptional instruments. P has kind of unique and limited sound, while Jazz has a range of very nice sounds. From the other side, Jazz has a bit of noise (typical), while P is dead on. I would recommend both of them.

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

If you want the Motown thump stop looking at Jazz basses and get a Precision (and some flats to really nail it). Amp choice has pretty well zero impact as they can all nail the motown sound.

 

[gr8bassplayer]

I play a Traben Phoenix now but yearn for that deep Motown thump from "back in the day." The Squire Vintage Modern Jazz seems like a steal for $300 or less all over the web. Would that been a good move or should I either consider a different Squire model or change out the Phoenix pups to something else?
Thanks for any advice/recommendations.

I love mine... It is a very nice bass and is comparable to some of the actual Fenders I have played.

 

[jperala]

Jazz Jazz Jazz

 

[rossiman]

I saw this today and was considering going for it (Chicago area) any thoughts?
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[user362432]

I saw this today and was considering going for it (Chicago area) any thoughts?
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Check it out first.

 

[Batmensch]

Get both Squiers. the Jazz and the P. I did.
Seriously, if you're going for that old-school Motown vibe, get one of their P-basses.

 

[oldleftybass]

Your cheapest way to Motown thump would be a Squier Precision with flats.