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That was the person in charge of making them for a while in the Korean factory from what I hear and they are really made well. They stand up to US made models for the time;
So far it is a great bass.
Korean-made means they were Samick's if I'm not greatly mistaken. Squiers were excellent for the money, when they were Samick made.
For a time after the Samick fabrications, I found the build quality took a bit of a dive and, while I haven't played a Squier in a few years, I don't think the quality has yet re-attained its former level.
For a time after the Samick fabrications, I found the build quality took a bit of a dive and, while I haven't played a Squier in a few years, I don't think the quality has yet re-attained its former level.
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So far I like it almost as much as my 71. I never thought I would like a Squier as much as this one.
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Any bass (ok, most any bass) can be liked I you allow it. I'm 100% behind this. (as in - it's the player... not is much the bass)
Yeap you are correct. But I have picked up many MIM and MIJ - never a MIK model and just the feel of this in your hands is way different than the rest of the Squier basses. And as I keep telling people do not buy a Rick to sound like Chris Squire - you will not be able to copy that sound. AS I have seen him play a 75 Jazz and sound just like he does with his Rick.
It is all in the fingers. lol
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No question it is a great playing/sounding bass - as you have alluded to, don't need to play a Ric to sound like CS... (I could swear I've watched a better vid of this performance... maybe sadly no longer available...)
New pic of the new MIK P bass with my 71
This is a more stabile video of that performance, but Geddy has less screen time in it.
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May I have a number? 
I was extremely luck to find a brand new Fender Precision AVRI at a lower price than the actual series (which I didn't like that much). This one seems a keeper
I was extremely luck to find a brand new Fender Precision AVRI at a lower price than the actual series (which I didn't like that much). This one seems a keeper
Back again! Scored a 2015 American Standard. Gonna put LaBella 760FLs on it and possibly some Pure Vintage 63 pups in it.
Gonna bring the 75th to practice tonight! I'm dressed fancy so may as well!
Let us see the fancy then!
Too late! I should have taken a selfie today though. I looked good for once!
The bass played like a dream though, of course. Very good bass choice. I loved how it paired with the Aguilar Agro pedal to give me some bite.
