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What Will Squier Do Next?
- Thread starter SurferJoe46
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I think what Squier should do is make a Classic Vibe Mustang.
What I think they will do is gradually drop in quality from the current high water mark, or raise the prices.
What I think they will do is gradually drop in quality from the current high water mark, or raise the prices.
A Rick?
Actually, the CV line in sunburst. Maple neck would be nice too.
Personally, I feel the CV and Deluxe J exceeds its current big brothers.
Actually, the CV line in sunburst. Maple neck would be nice too.
Personally, I feel the CV and Deluxe J exceeds its current big brothers.
I think fender will tell squier to drop the line, thats what they did when the protone squier line was alot better the MIM fenders, fender told them shut off production.
Don't think so.
Fender is not selling the upper crust basses or guitars right now and this economy has taken another hit with the SEC and FTC announcement today that the - er 'recession' may last a little longer than they thought.
Like - uh, another year and a half!
So - keeping that in mind, Fender has done this Squier upgrade to keep their luthiers and talented artisans working as much as possible - and the front office full of hot and cold running secretaries, don't forget.
Nope - I think this is the game plan that Fender has at the moment.
We are just able to take advantage of it right now 'cause they are selling these VMs and CVs at (great for us) prices.
Prices rising? Maybe some - but they tried that a few years ago when there was more disposable income and they dropped back to the scrimmage line after they lost a lot of sales.
Interesting thought - and I was worried that many or all would just want different colors. There've been a few of them (no offense) but I like this idea.
How about a modular bass?
Pick a body from column A
Pick a neck from column B
Pick tuners from column C
Pick Passive or Active in column D
Pick a body color from column E
Pick with or without inlays
Etc, etc, etc.
Maybe they wont cut the line now , its only been 2 years, but the pro tones ran 4-ish years, there were other great squiers before, like vista series, SQ's and JV's all of each ceased production at one point, I dont think there will be a CV line within the next 2 years, like how squier affinities have been around over a decade I dont see CV's becoming like a "standard" line.
I played one of those 77's today and it was really nice and sounded even better. I think it's a matter of finding a good one.
Im going to be pretty boring and say a CV P in black/maple.
I like the look of the new MIM Roger Walters P but its way to expensive for what it is.
Also a nice true P5, not like that horrible Special thing they do with the cricket bat neck.
Oh, and to revert back to the original 1980's headstock logos so people cant see it says Squier from the audience
I like the look of the new MIM Roger Walters P but its way to expensive for what it is.
Also a nice true P5, not like that horrible Special thing they do with the cricket bat neck.
Oh, and to revert back to the original 1980's headstock logos so people cant see it says Squier from the audience
Dang, those Coronado's look sweet, especially the Antigua's! How in the world did they sound? Epi's JC's have a classic sound to them and I'd hope these would as well.
I've never seen these on eBay doing a general 'Fender Bass' search. Wonder how many are out there.
I've never seen these on eBay doing a general 'Fender Bass' search. Wonder how many are out there.
How about P Bass Elite II series? Double P bass pickups, fine tuning bridge...
I owned an original one and loved it!
+1
... as long as they make them lighter, unlike the boat anchors that the originals were.
I think they'll do some research into what bass players are really looking for these days.
The best bass for metal.
The best bass for metal.
Another VM Jazz. Candy Apple Red and 3 other popular colors. Alder body, 70's pup spacing maple neck with Black binding and blocks and a Rosewood neck with white binding and pearl blocks...buyers choice!
or how about a Squier Aerodyne? Or how about the Fank Bello or MB 4 type bass without the stupid Skull graphics?
or how about a Squier Aerodyne? Or how about the Fank Bello or MB 4 type bass without the stupid Skull graphics?
A Mustang RALLY would be very cool. I played a friend's Vista Series Musicmaster (white w/matching headstock!) some years back and it was soooo comfy. I'd be on a new Mustang Rally like ugly on an ape, and I don't buy new.
Also, a P5 Special.
Edit: +1 to a Bass VI. I'm now visualizing a room full of often-played Squiers with my 77 P and my Bongo weeping in the corner for lack of use.
Also, a P5 Special.
Edit: +1 to a Bass VI. I'm now visualizing a room full of often-played Squiers with my 77 P and my Bongo weeping in the corner for lack of use.
mustang, musicmaster, bass vi, that cool hollowbody fender (i cant spell it so i aint gonna try..... stay in school kids)
also id like to see a duo-sonic bass and a jazzmaster bass
also id like to see a duo-sonic bass and a jazzmaster bass
