Surprised by a Squier......

[ThudThudThud]

I had one of those 60s CV CiC Precisions. It was a joy to play.

 

[J Wilson]

Many of them are excellent buys at their pricepoint. Pickups are fine, but easy enough to replace if you want different tones. Changing out to CTS or Bourne pots and a first-class wiring/soldering/shielding job is cheap.

How solid the neck is long-term is anyone's guess, but at that price point, it's not really an issue.

I own three and see no compelling reason to buy one 'real Fender' for the same amount of money.

 

[Ostie]

Some Squiers are very good. Some are just average. The Affinity line are good entry level instruments.

 

[bigthemat]

in the past 10+ years the only bass that has taken over my squier vm jazz is a reverend mercalli. But I still love my jazz and will never get rid of it

 

[micguy]

Squiers are made with Leo's designs (his designs are all about making a decent instrument at low cost - Leo was notorious as a cheapskate). So decades later, with CNC machining (the wood parts are all made more precisely and consistently than they were in the early days), with paint that will actually last, and a few other improvements, you can still make a decent (probably better) instrument for low cost (lower in real dollars than early on). That is anything but surprising, when you understand the forces at play.

The real question is if Squiers are better than pre-CBS Fenders. In a lot of objective ways, they should be.

 

[CallMeAl]

I haven’t tried the Sonic series yet, but I have the Bullet Telecaster (I believe Sonic is replacing Bullet?) Man what a great guitar! I’ve had it over 2, almost 3 years. Still stock and a joy to play.

I try the Affinity PJ basses often, and always surprised. Sound and feel really good. Comforting to know I could pick one up pretty much any time, for under 300, and take it to a gig with nothing more than a setup.

Side note, pretty cool they’re putting Jazz necks on those!

 

[Nightsprinter]

My only concern would be the long term reliability because of the cheaper material (of course, I keep my instruments for decades). But yeah, the bar has been raised on lower priced instruments.

I'm curious about the Squier neck stability. If they have a nicely seasoned lumber pile, it should be good. But I've seen a lot of wood on cheaper electric guitars that still think they're trees...

Love to hear the squier gang's input on how their stuff had held up over a few years in places with 4 seasons.

 

[Michael Stanley 2112]

I have frequently been pleasantly surprised by Squiers.

I've also been frequently unpleasantly surprised.

 

[jmattbassplaya]

I’ve enjoyed all the Squiers I’ve tried/owned.

Not sure I’m understanding the whole, “not sure how long they’ll last” sentiments. Squier has been around for a long time now. Their CV and VM lines have been very consistent for years. I wouldn’t worry about the longevity of one of their instruments.

 

[JazznFunk]

I'm curious about the Squier neck stability. If they have a nicely seasoned lumber pile, it should be good. But I've seen a lot of wood on cheaper electric guitars that still think they're trees...

Love to hear the squier gang's input on how their stuff had held up over a few years in places with 4 seasons.

My CV P-Bass requires minimal to zero adjustments for climate. Built in 2009. My CV Jazz Bass from 2018 has been just as stable thus far. I consider them both to be as reliable in terms of setup and weather shifts as my Laklands.

 

[21Pastorius12]

My squier classic vibe 60s jazz bass is thirteen years old now and is so well worn in the feel and tone are just great.... some squiers out perform some fenders in my opinion I have come across a few.

 

[selowitch]

Squiers are simply Fenders in a generally lower budget category. Pick the right one and you usually get a very good instrument for not much money. Some Squiers are actually better than some Fenders (and the converse is also true).

 

[Bill Whitehurst]

Squiers are pretty much Fenders with some corners cut in order to keep the price down.
Just like Fenders of the same design some will be great, some duds and most OK.
That part is not changed.

 

[MYLOWFREQ]

Yes.

 

[Brich]

I've played 2k plus instruments, just bought a euro spector 4LX and still feel I need to baby it. The "cheaper" instruments I feel I can get to speak and beat the shrimp out of. If it jives, it jives

 

[PennyroyalWe]

I bet the neck holds, based off my experiences with Squiers. I have owned probably a dozen or so Squier basses over the years, built from 1989-2017, and haven’t had a bad one yet.

 

[Yahboy]

I was in GC recently and they had a 40th anniversary Squier P bass. I did not plug it in but it did feel good and was set up decently. I was impressed by the quality of the finish. It was a very nice bass. My only niggle is that I don't care for gold hardware.

I own one of the Squier Vintage Modified Precision 5 string basses. It is a wonderful P bass.

Both VM P5 and Dimension deluxe are well make , better than same era Fender MIM Fender Standard.

 

[Yahboy]

A buddy of mine has a 60s' era Fender Precision in Fiesta Red. The real-deal Pino vibe. I have the Squier Classic Vibe P from 2009/2010 in Fiesta Red. The 'poor man's Pino.' I took my bass to a blues jam he hosted years ago and we swapped basses on a few tunes to compare. He said my Squier felt and sounded at least as good (if not better) than his axe, and I agreed. Obviously there were differences, but when it came time to test it in the trenches, the Squier shined. He was impressed.... as was I.

Your post able make the used CIC Sqeuir CV60P fiesta red become hot search !

 

[red_rhino]

At first I thought the squire was just here to adjust my chain mail, but then he surprised me.

 

[JRA]

I didn't want to like it the most...

don't be a snob, be true to yourself --- you gotta play the damn thing!

...but it's the one I would pick, hands down.

well, OK then!

congratulations on finding the best-of-the-litter ax for yourself.