The Squier Mini Precision Bass Club

[DavesnothereCA]

They go to 11!
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Those always make me smile !

Reminds me of my rocker days.

Does someone make any knobs which go to 12 ?
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[ClusterFlux]

What neck dive?

I feel a bit of neck dive, if I'm not using a sufficiently wide or grippy strap.

I'm guessing that some neck dive is unavoidable with a lightweight body.

 

[defdog99]

What if a dealer like GC or Andertons took the squier mini-bass, and made FSRs in the style of Fender signature models -- but in the mini shape?

ie. the purple sparkle adam clayton, or a steve harris mini, etc.

I think that's an awesome idea for kids and collectors.

People would post photos, here's my MIJ Geddy Lee next to the mini-Lee.

(and we all know how fender likes to sell the same thing over and over lol)

 

[DavesnothereCA]

What if a dealer like GC or Andertons took the squier mini-bass, and made FSRs in the style of Fender signature models -- but in the mini shape?

ie. the purple sparkle adam clayton, or a steve harris mini, etc.

I think that's an awesome idea for kids and collectors.

People would post photos, here's my MIJ Geddy Lee next to the mini-Lee.

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You mean playable Mini versions of signature models ?

How about a 30" scale Mark Hoppus Mini ?

(For the uninitiated, his is a Jazz body with a P split pickup and a P nut width neck, and some custom body colours.)

mark hoppus signature bass - Bing images

I'll have mine in Shell Pink with a Maple fretboard, please !
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[defdog99]

yeah playable but just squier mini bass form factor. And mini prices compared to full size signature models.

I got this inspiration from all those mini-bikes you see in the summer. Some look like Harleys.

 

[DavesnothereCA]

yeah playable but just squier mini bass form factor. And mini prices compared to full size signature models.

I got this inspiration from all those mini-bikes you see in the summer. Some look like Harleys.

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Yeah, priced moderately, as part of the Squier lineup, and it could include smaller versions of the Jazz body or the Tele [50s P] body, for any signature models which were based upon those.

Maybe a Mini Sting bass ?

I'd pay attention.
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[JPJ]

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Yeah, priced moderately, as part of the Squier lineup, and it could include smaller versions of the Jazz body or the Tele [50s P] body, for any signature models which were based upon those.

Maybe a Mini Sting bass ?

I'd pay attention.
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Mini Pino
Mini Sting
Mini Geddy
Mini Jaco
Mini Flea (oxy moron)
Mini Duff
Mini JMJ (redundant?)
Mini Adam Clayton

I'm down for ALL of those.

 

[pistonrod8]

Mini Pino
Mini Sting
Mini Geddy
Mini Jaco
Mini Flea (oxy moron)
Mini Duff
Mini JMJ (redundant?)
Mini Adam Clayton

I'm down for ALL of those.

Once I get my gold pickguard, it's almost a Mini Duck (would need a maple neck).

 

[Frank Vozak]

I played my minio tonight at band practice. It is an amazing bass, period

 

[Bassiclees]

Practiced for a while tonight with the SUB5 and switching to the MiniP is pure joy. Opposite sides of the weight scale but none less powerful.

 

[Volker Kirstein]

Ummm... what's a FSR?

I would love a maple/blocked fretboard option!

 

[andare]

Yes, I do. My Gear4music rainbow fretboard mini P also still has the film on.

I hate taking the film on because I have to take the knobs off and loosen all the nuts but I guess I hate having the film more.

Ummm... what's a FSR?

I would love a maple/blocked fretboard option!

Fender Special Run - limited editions that usually feature custom colors or specs. Like the shell pink Bronco.

 

[SBassman]

Squier Mini P is done (for now?...).
Mods: DiMarzio Model P pickups, Hipshot Kickass bridge, GHS Precision Flats, Dunlop Straploks, Levy's strap, black knobs, custom leopard pickguard (made it with adhesive paper).
Thing absolutely growls. The dichotomy between its weight and beefy sound is incredible.
Took a while to get intonation right (stoked to have that bridge accordingly) and a better gearing on the tuning machines would be nice (bonus.. get black Hipshots someday) but I think this project is good for now.
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Good Lord, that's gorgeous. You hit it out of the park.

 

[SBassman]

Squier has a PJ that comes stock with a black pickguard. I'm thinking a Mini PJ with black pickguard would be a winner.

 

[Basman58]

I agree, just take a look at my mini bass.

 

[SBassman]

I agree, just take a look at my mini bass.

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Love it.

 

[defdog99]

Nearly a Nate Mendel Mini!

FSR:

A store can work with Fender and get a special model made with a special color or feature(s) that only their store sells (aka musicians friend or sweetwater).

So imagine Adorama coming out with a lake placid blue squier mini pbass.

Stores do that so they cant price match. And to drive sales to their store.

Problem is, is that Fender requires them to buy 400 - 500 models. So there's risk and high cost involved.

 

[SBassman]

We can muster up 400 purchases right here.

 

[DavesnothereCA]

....FSR : A store can work with Fender and get a special model made with a special color or feature(s) that only their store sells (aka musicians friend or sweetwater). - So imagine Adorama coming out with a lake placid blue squier mini pbass. - Stores do that so they cant price match. And to drive sales to their store.

Problem is, is that Fender requires them to buy 400 - 500 units. So there's risk and high cost involved.

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I had been wondering about the required quantity.
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We can muster up 400 purchases right here.

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IF we all can agree on a particular FSR spec.

As many of you would expect, I'm for a Maple fretboard, and neck 1+5/8" or wider at the nut.

Possibly do a 30" scale instrument, to make string purchasing less of an ordeal.

Body colour ?

Natural, or transparent red of some kind.

Pickguard colour ?

Depends upon the body colour - I'll think about it.
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[SBassman]

I would personally be Out on a 30". Lots of 30" already out there. This is 28.6" land.