Newb question

Dangling Fury · December 02, 2015, 09:40:34 PM

Was a squire

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zachoff · December 02, 2015, 11:58:52 PM

Japanese Squier is still a solid instrument... I'd say it's probably better quality than a Mexican Fender if it's been cared for. If it's in good condition and you could get it for $200ish I'd say go for it.

Dangling Fury · December 04, 2015, 10:26:34 AM

Saw this site from another post, sounds too good to be true for 170$ http://www.guitarfetish.com/PB-Bass-Alder-Body-Maple-Neck-Candy-Apple-Red-Maple-Fingerboard_p_4312.html

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Lumpy · December 04, 2015, 03:10:06 PM

Quote from: mortlock on November 30, 2015, 02:44:31 PM
if its a fender and not a squire and if its in good condish. id say probably worth it.

I've only heard good things about recent Squiers. Especially the Classic Vibe and Vintage Modified instruments.

http://www.fender.com/squier/basses/

mortlock · December 05, 2015, 01:45:35 AM

id play an epiphone before i played a squire.

jibberish · December 05, 2015, 02:04:45 AM

but would you play a hofner violin bass before either of those?

Lumpy · December 05, 2015, 05:17:07 AM

Quote from: mortlock on December 05, 2015, 01:45:35 AM
id play an epiphone before i played a squire.

I'd play an Epiphone or a Squier, no problem. I have a Squier jaguar, VOLVO)) set it up and fixed the truss rod (Ebay purchase from a pawn shop, it came with a warped neck, my bad). It's not one of the CV or VM models though, I think those are nicer.

Dangling Fury · December 10, 2015, 09:20:59 AM

Thoughts on the fernandes mij p bass? https://reverb.com/item/942458-fernandes-retrospect-p-j-bass-early-2000s

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zachoff · December 10, 2015, 11:19:57 AM

Also good. If you can find a MIJ Yamaha BB800 or BB1000 though... Nab it up.

Really, anything MIJ is generally worth buying if you like how it plays and feels.

giantchris · December 11, 2015, 05:29:20 AM

Quote from: Dangling Fury on December 10, 2015, 09:20:59 AM
Thoughts on the fernandes mij p bass? https://reverb.com/item/942458-fernandes-retrospect-p-j-bass-early-2000s

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I had a retrospect J bass as my very first bass it was pretty good. Very heavy bass weirdly and sounded pretty nice. I'm not sure its worth $269 used though unless they upgraded the pickup. To be honest with you if you want a solid bass that's hugely underpriced for what it is tried to find a used MTD Z bass or the MTD Kingston with the dual MM/J pickup. You can sometimes find them 200-300$ and the Z bass is like 1000-1200$ish new and plays very nicely. Personally for $269 for the fernandes for a little bit more you could probably score a Peavey T-40 or maybe a G&L Tribute L-2000 or something better.

Dangling Fury · December 16, 2015, 10:31:08 AM

I assume this is mim but 200$ tho. https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/msg/5354642874.html

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Lumpy · December 16, 2015, 05:14:25 PM

In my opinion... you should probably get that. It will probably need a setup right away. Done.

White is not my favorite color for a bass, but it doesn't matter. You play shows on a dark stage with colored lights. Nobody cares. Etc.

zachoff · December 16, 2015, 05:18:43 PM

^^ Yeah. I've seen MIM P basses can go for $350.

Lumpy · December 16, 2015, 05:22:25 PM

It's a deal, unless there's something actually wrong with the bass. It's almost Bro pricing.