Which one would you KEEP if given a choice?(Pbass content)

[40Hz]

Nice color combo! I now have a swapping neck idea..

That one's a Squier Matt Freeman. If you can score one of those necks I think you'll be very happy. I've owned and played a lot of PB type basses over the years. Even currently own a "real Fender PB." But I've gotta say the neck on the Squier Freeman sig is one of the nicest (if not THE nicest) PB necks I've ever played.

 

[FishDub]

That one's a Squier Matt Freeman. If you can score one of those necks I think you'll be very happy. I've owned and played a lot of PB type basses over the years. Even currently own a "real Fender PB." But I've gotta say the neck on the Squier Freeman sig is one of the nicest (if not THE nicest) PB necks I've ever played.

I used to have the CV 60s in Fiesta Red and I am thinking the neck was the same..and youre right-VERY nice neck

 

[FishDub]

you should add a poll...

Good idea..just did

 

[FishDub]

Ok guys and gals this is close...4-3 in favor of white so far BEFORE adding the poll

 

[Bassa Nova]

Amber. That is a fairly rare squier. I have always had my eye out for one but the ones that I have had the opportunity to buy were pretty beat.

 

[FishDub]

Amber. That is a fairly rare squier. I have always had my eye out for one but the ones that I have had the opportunity to buy were pretty beat.

Indeed..these are hit or miss for sure

 

[Davbassdude]

I would rather play the white one, as I prefer the Rosewood fretboard, but like the LOOK of the amber (resembles the natural maple)!

 

[FishDub]

I would rather play the white one, as I prefer the Rosewood fretboard, but like the LOOK of the amber (resembles the natural maple)!

And another great neck swap idea..Pop the RW on the maple? Nah?

 

[byronic_zero]

Amber because I like basses that flaunt the fact that they're hunks of wood.

 

[FunkySpoo]

Just wondering based on aesthetics/first glance...this isn't a for sale thread, just curious. Which one would you keep and why? Amber or White Squier VM Pbass
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Put the maple neck on the white body, find a white pick guard, sell the other.

 

[FishDub]

Wow this is getting good.. 6-5 and maple just took the lead!

 

[nnnnnn]

I voted white. I like maple in a general sense, but in that picture I think it slightly clashes with the amber body, whereas the rosewood goes really well with the black pickguard on the white instrument.

 

[Toddbass65]

Amber...I have the same color scheme in a jazz

 

[Dabndug]

Rosewood/White is great, but it seems very "run of the mill" compared to maple/amber.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

White with maple neck swap.

 

[FishDub]

This is why I love TB...so many different takes on preference. Its tied 6-6!

 

[Frampton]

I would choose the white. I prefer the color and the rw fretboard.

 

[OldStrummer]

I start with the neck, which to my preference runs maple. Then also, I'm a sucker for the natural wood look, or some derivative.

 

[tjh]

Are they both from the same era? … I think the white would be from the very early run, I had one and was less than impressed, probably liked it the least of the many Squier VM's I had … the natural/maple is that from the time they used the DD pups or the Fender Design? …

I guess if it came down to must keep one, and only one, probably 'the lightest one' unless I completely liked one over the other in terms of sound/playability … I like the aesthetics of the natural one better … but would probably take some wet sandpaper or ScotchBrite to the body and knock the gloss down a bit to a 'satin' … if the neck was high (hopefully not) gloss, I would take it down to nothing … I hated the last couple VM's I got with the high gloss finishes, even on the neck … feels/looks like they dipped them in poly … I also prefer the DD era pups ..

 

[jj4001]

This thread is making me nostalgic for the amber VM P I bought brand new around 5 years ago. Really nice bass for $250.