What do you think?

[BassNGuns]

Hi, I need a backup bass in case I break a string on my G and L Asat.
I usually just turn my head when I see the word Squire, but like I said, it's just a back up and this person wants $250 for this.
It's a Jazz Squire modified....Should I check it out?

maple body
One-piece maple neck
Maple fingerboard
Chrome hardware instead of plastic
Vintage-style butterfly tuners
2 single-coil Duncan Designed JB101 Jazz Bass pickups with Alnico V magnets

List Price is $499 w/o the gig bag (Guitar Center $299)
gig bag lists for $79 (Guitar Center $49.99)

The Bass is in brand new condition, neck is straight.

 

[Disco Batman]

If it plays and sounds good go for it.

Do you actually break strings? I never have in 15 years, and I'm pretty damn aggressive with my right hand attack.

 

[lonote]

Check it out, what have you got to lose? They get a lot of love here.

 

[darkstorm]

If you want a 2nd bass with sig diff sound from yours, it could be a good choice. If you want a backup bass thats gonna sound like yours then get one much more like yours esp pup wise.

 

[kcole4001]

I used to break A strings about once a month.
That's the reason I bought my first backup bass.

I don't break strings much now, but I still take a backup.

Play the bass, and if you like it, buy it.
How can you go wrong?

 

[becker4567]

You turn your head when you see the word Squire? Hmmmmm interesting. Theres a phrase for that you know.

 

[FritoBandito]

You turn your head when you see the word Squire? Hmmmmm interesting. Theres a phrase for that you know.

Would that phrase possibly be "gear snob"?

 

[GODSBASSMAN]

ooooooooooooooooooooooooo "Squierphobia" ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo