Wait what? That's a Fender Squire??

There have been some recent, game-changing years for Squier. In 2008, they unveiled the Classic Vibe series who's level of quality has been enough to make some think twice about overseas-produced instruments, not to mention sparking many a vicious debate on those fronts. Then, in 2013, they dropped the "Duncan Designed" pickups for "Fender Designed" ones, created a few new models and started adding a glossy neck finishes to some.

To be a bit more specific, it sounds like you grabbed a "Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass". But for $500? Are you in the U.S. or elsewhere? Here in "The States" they go for $300 and $330 for a five-stringer.

 

Squier.......not Squire!!!!!!

 

Squier VM is the shiznit of the Squier line IMHO.
I wouldn't be ashamed of having one as my main bass.

 

A lot of people here, myself included, are actually pretty big Squier fans. They picked up their game quite a few years ago and are some of the best basses for the money.

 

One of these things is not like the other.

 

I had a similar experience with a Modern Player Jaguar. It was used $240.00- in very good condition. But I was very impressed with the way it played and the sound. It good to see that a company like Fender is putting out good quality instruments at very affordable prices.

 

They can sound and play great. The hardware is often of lesser quality. It might not stand up to constant gigging. A broken truss rod is a problem. Been there.

 

There are real differences in quality between Squire and MIA, maybe less so with MIA. The real question for buyers these days, is what makes an MIA worth twice the price of a Squier? Is the construction, electronics, and fit/finish really twice as good? That's a tough one to argue, I don't see it, but obviously others do. Since many of the parts are made in the same Indonesian factories, you have to decide how much that pretty headstock decal is worth to you.

 

Yep - I'm wondering too. Just did a quick search for that and every place in the US is selling the 4 strings for $299 - before any discounts.

 

I bought a JAZZ VM-V about a month ago and my G&L is getting really dusty.

 

I'm late to the Squier party. And I'm at that stage of life where I can afford to buy pretty much anything I want. And I already own (or have owned) most of the big name majors. But I've bought three (2 CVs plus 1 VM) Squires this year, and I will probaby get a Matt Freeman Precision before I'm finished.

I think they're unbeatable for what they are - Fender style basses. Which is to say they're not just good basses "for the price." They're very good basses period.

Like Bill Shatner said in that old TV commercial: "You could pay a lot more. But why?"

 

Here is a Squire Fender:

 

There's a lot of love for the new Squiers around here. Quiet a few arguments, too, because there's no way they can possibly compare to their Fender cousins, right?
Wrong!
I tried quite a few Vintage Modified Jazz basses (I really like the one you chose) before I decided on the Classic Vibe Jazz. Everyone who tries mine can't believe the playability and the sound!
By the way, the board "rule" demands you post a pic.

 

Yeah man. I've got a Squier VM P-bass with Lindy Fralins and it looks and sounds amazing. White body w/ tort pick guard. I have a picture but I don't like the resolution so I'll try to take another one soon and post it.

 

That're both blonde. I don't see the difference. Prince Valliant there might need a wider strap; he looks pretty heavy, but otherwise they seem pretty similar to me, Squire.

 

Is it just me or does Chris look like he's in pain?

Note: I'd also bet he sounded just like he usually does despite playing a Fender.

 

Do we always have to have these freaking comments? don't put people down for their choices. There is more to it then a pretty decal

 

yeah the VM squiers are absolutely fantastic played a friends tonight a fretless Pbass it was awesome!!
does anybody know if the jazzes use Alnicos?