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Who’s playing a squire?
- Thread starter daveyo
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I deleted squire from my dictionary so the Squier/Squire problem will never again rear its ugly head.
Japan
Korea
Indonesia
India
USA
China
Mexico
Fine examples can be seen from
any manufacturer, but I lean to China Classic Vibe basses, and the older, original “Squier Standard”, Japan and Korea basses.
That being said, the later Indonesia standard series had some really great instruments, no frills!
Korea
Indonesia
India
USA
China
Mexico
Fine examples can be seen from
any manufacturer, but I lean to China Classic Vibe basses, and the older, original “Squier Standard”, Japan and Korea basses.
That being said, the later Indonesia standard series had some really great instruments, no frills!
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Beautiful. What exactly is it? (year, model)
2012-2013?
Vintage Modified Telecaster Bass
They don’t come up for sale often. I missed out on one that came up on GC used for 219.99 about a month ago.
One just sold on the bay for $699
Always wanted to try one, looks unlikely as the years go on.
Probably wouldn’t work for me,
as I prefer 34” scale, but who knows?
Mmmm..you will get frowned on a little. I did. Sold mine because of looks. If it is just a backup, go for it. I bought a Sterling Ray 4 for a beater, but is all I play now.
A 32" scale Indonesian VM Telecaster bass made in 2013 at the Cort Factory. I got it for a hundred bucks because some bonehead replaced the stock bridge with a cheap black hunk-o-junk and drilled a bunch of superfluous holes. I spent another hundred in strings and parts, and I mounted a Hipshot Kickass that covered most holes and used a cover to hide the rest of the damage. It looks great until you pop off the bridge cover.
But it plays great and sounds pretty good too. There was also a version with a two pickups.https://medias.audiofanzine.com/ima...e-modified-telecaster-bass-special-871916.jpg
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I Have never played (and owned) a Squier bass but as far as I can see, they are very popular in some parts of the world and I like them! Not to mention those '77 style natural/maple ones that look exactly like my original '78 jazz.
Nice work!A 32" scale Indonesian VM Telecaster bass made in 2013 at the Cort Factory. I got it for a hundred bucks because some bonehead replaced the stock bridge with a cheap black hunk-o-junk and drilled a bunch of superfluous holes. I spent another hundred in strings and parts, and I mounted a Hipshot Kickass that covered most holes and used a cover to hide the rest of the damage. It looks great until you pop off the bridge cover.
https://medias.audiofanzine.com/ima...e-modified-telecaster-bass-special-871916.jpg
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Idk, some of the Harleys and Squiers could be made in the same factories. I doubt Glarrys are, but in the end it doesn't matter, because those factories are capable of making a wide range of quality, so being made in the same place doesn't imply the same quality.
Every Cort generated instrument I’ve ever had, has been a very well made instrument.
how could i forget this one?
i played guitar until 1993 when i fell in love with playing bass. for a while, i used a loaner bass, then it was time to buy my own. my earliest experiences with squier guitars hadn't impressed me, but when i picked up this baby at west l.a. mustic and plugged it in, i couldn't resist, and it served me and the music fairthfully for years, going to many shows and rehearsals for many bands. the buyer is a lucky person, and i only sold it because i injured my shoulder and hadn't been able to play long scale for years at the time.
i played guitar until 1993 when i fell in love with playing bass. for a while, i used a loaner bass, then it was time to buy my own. my earliest experiences with squier guitars hadn't impressed me, but when i picked up this baby at west l.a. mustic and plugged it in, i couldn't resist, and it served me and the music fairthfully for years, going to many shows and rehearsals for many bands. the buyer is a lucky person, and i only sold it because i injured my shoulder and hadn't been able to play long scale for years at the time.
I think Cort is a really good manufacturer. I guess what I was saying is that the Cort made Lakland basses are obviously a lot nicer basses than the Cort made Squier Broncos. I don't think Harleys, Squiers, and Glarrys are the same, even if the same factory makes them.
My main parts bass is built on a Squier body and pickup. The mods were more about personal preference (neck profile) and condition of the bass (rusty bridge, hack wire job) than they were about quality of the instrument.
I had a Standard series (precursor to the VM) PJ special. I did tinker with it, but did a few gigs on it before I opened it up. That was a great bass, kinda kicking myself I sold it.
I also have a Squier Bullet Telecaster. Dead stock, it’s a shockingly great guitar.
I had a Standard series (precursor to the VM) PJ special. I did tinker with it, but did a few gigs on it before I opened it up. That was a great bass, kinda kicking myself I sold it.
I also have a Squier Bullet Telecaster. Dead stock, it’s a shockingly great guitar.
GC thinks these are worth something:
Update: I've been playing my CV 70s P "as-is" for 4 months now. I did nothing with the setup or strings.
Well, yesterday was new string day. I don't know what they come with out of the factory, but the E-string was a 100. I string most of my basses with DR High Beams (105s).
So I took exact measurements of the neck relief and string height before and after. The bass was pretty much textbook perfect "as-is". After restringing, I expected to have to monkey with the relief and maybe intonation. Well, everything stayed rock solid. The relief went a little lower, but still within spec. Not a buzz from head to toe.
How does it sound? Wow!
Well, yesterday was new string day. I don't know what they come with out of the factory, but the E-string was a 100. I string most of my basses with DR High Beams (105s).
So I took exact measurements of the neck relief and string height before and after. The bass was pretty much textbook perfect "as-is". After restringing, I expected to have to monkey with the relief and maybe intonation. Well, everything stayed rock solid. The relief went a little lower, but still within spec. Not a buzz from head to toe.
How does it sound? Wow!
