All user reviews of 5/5 for the Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass

Made in Indonesia, 4 strings, 21 frets, 2 Duncan designed pickups jb kind of very good quality for the price. fender easel base handle with a great radius and a great tune, better than many I've played fender. it is very close to the head, and it's very nice. two volumes a tone and jack. Everything is very well finished.

UTILIZATION

The handle is great in my opinion, this is a jazz bass shape, so super ergonomic (for me it was always the best thing since the 50's) while the handle is super playable, you can go from jazz to rock smoothly with the settings not worth the price it is perfect.

SOUNDS

A bass are the fingers that make the sound much, so except for a possible upgrade pickups, 1000boules or more to buy a real good fender (but good huh), frankly better keep it. I use it on almost all my productions, and I'm never disappointed (or those that make me orders for that matter). I record or in a vt4 Ampeg (normally plugged into a guitar cabinet but the same brand 8 * 10), or in a svt 2 or plusgénéralement in my little art tube preamp tube (and it still works as good), to which likes to take note of saturation in the ass, so enjoy! The only flaw is cracking when you move the knobs, but I'll have to motivate myself to put a bomb blow contact.

OVERALL OPINION

it's been five years now that I use it, I never had desoucis except those crunches. The value for money is excellent, and the fact that the color is natural wood that we know that it is not plywood. I tried a bunch of other Squier bass that that were not as good ...

no need to mention everyone know the specs.

UTILIZATION

the handle is a true ice slides his own.

access to acute is a charm.

ergonomics is good whatever sitting position it tends to lean forward but accotant forearm on the body everything is ok.

there's no problem getting a good sound.

SOUNDS

it is perfect for my musical styles rock, prog, blues, jazz.

have is not able to get a clear and bold sound without problem, the pickups are a sacred good job.

I play on an amp Ampeg PF500 connected to my computer with a good sound card and headphone denon ah-d600 and sounds, a true killer sound. I play sometimes on my EX112 eden office and it's still a killer sound.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for ten days.

I had a budget of $ 600 ie before tax, I tried some other model Ibanez, Cort, Yamaha, ltd, and even a fender Mexican Jazzbass.

I'll make my own opinion.
so here I simply can not believe it, I read about 300 critics in the last two months prior to my purchase on the bass and it was only praise to no end, but I was skeptical view the price and when I decided to see it more closely I fell on my ass, the finish is perfect everything is straight and centered on the bridge pickup the key pickgard plate control the black rectangles on the handle the frets are filed down and not hanging the varnish is applied smooth and flawless, then I plugged it into an amp to try and here I must say that I was literally blown away by the sound quality of this low the pickups are powerful but also delivers a sound quality breath away really gets his Jazzbass, the control buttons are very responsive have easily gets the sound you want from very light to very fat, short for the price paid $ 300 cad I just can not believe it, only negative point the bridge is a little cheapette but it's the same job I'm still going to change it to a gotoh 201b-4 and the action was a little high but in turn the maker and voila.

in conclusion I really do not regret my choice and it has nothing to envy to the Mexican Jazzbass costing 2x the price, impeccable finish and incredible sound for this price it is theft.

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UTILIZATION

- The handle is it nice?

I find it perfect! This is my second bass, before I played on a stagg who begins to date and I have to say that the race has absolutely nothing to do! That slides alone! The maple neck gives a good slamming her that I love.

- Access to acute is easy?

Faith yes, as any jazz bass on anything. After we must admit that this is not the most important when you play bass!

- Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?

No problem, it's a jazz bass so a fairly common form. Sitting, standing, it adapts to all! Level weight is a little heavy but it is not very disturbing when one is accustomed.


- Gets it easy to sound good?

So I do not have much basis for comparison as my old bass was really bad ... But this little Squier blew me his level! Some even say it is well worth the models Fender Made in Mexico! The Duncan Design pickups are doing their job, you can easily get a well-rounded and more aggressive sound to our desire. I still feel that this bass is the foundation designed for slap: it unravels everything! The sound is ultra slamming and beautiful ... I love it!

SOUNDS

- Are they suitable for your style of music?

It's simple: it is suitable for all! Except perhaps in very heavy metal ... and it remains to be seen! This is a very versatile bass that fits all styles.

- With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?

I use it mainly in connection to my sound card, so no effect. If I plug in my amp Stagg but rendering is not great ... I'm going to have to invest! : P

- What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "bold", ....)?

Most of the time it's simple: I put all the way! Actually I have not really tried to sound hacked but I'll try it!

- What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?

I love everything! Which is rare for a bass in this range, as we remember that we are talking about a low less than 400 €!

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?

It will be two weeks now and I fell in love!

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?

Before I had a low Stagg range from a low pack + amp (imagine the quality ...). I hesitated between the Squier and SUB at Sterling. Unable to find the Squier, she immediately liked me.

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?

Pros: She is beautiful I must admit, it really makes you want to take it and play with. The finish is perfect, no surprises. The sound is great I think, feel ultra comfortable ... no complaints!

The -: The knobs have no markers, so that it's a bit hard to know where we are ... but is a detail!

- How would you rate the quality / price?

For low less than 400 €, it is excellent! So of course it can not be worth the Fender USA, but there is another budget! In any case I think I'll keep it a little while.

-With experience, you do again this choice?

Yes without hesitation!

Everything is already said above, no need to repeat, so.

UTILIZATION

The handle is a nice olus that I have ever played. Late (very late), pleasant to the touch and easy, regardless of our size of our mimines.

Ergonomics: I love, good balance, not too heavy (compared to my PB 1979, pfiouu ..). The only difficulty or put his right thumb? On the neck pickup?, On the E string?. A bit uncomfortable in the long run.
However, more than enough space between the strings and the plate to ensure the "learned" slap.

No problem with access to acute frets, and its top immediately.
In my case, some minor adjustments of the bridges and pickups, a little bit of truss rod after one month, one jack, three knobs at the bottom and go to send severe without killing hands.
Warning to the tendency to curl on the lower strings (adapting his game).

SOUNDS

Versatile to a fault, she does everything well. Whatever the style, it integrates smoothly. I play pretty funky, rhythm n blues but also rock, mainstream, Bowie.
Sustain amazing sound clarity and attacked for a low price of this ...
My bass teacher borrow me regularly for grooves and slappés Marcusmilleriens MarkKingiens.

OVERALL OPINION

Q1: 6 months
Q2: a dozen
Q3: Actually, I initially fell for the look. Then she knew unveil its other advantages, widely cited in these lines.
Q4: RQ / P: hard to beat ...
Q5: Without the slightest hesitation.

Only uncertainty: how does it evolve with time and hours of gambling? Certainly not like a real Fender U.S..
Time will tell. For now, we're happy with us without breaking the bank.

I have two other basses, much more expensive. I barely touches ..

I had been looking for a good bass for a long time when I found that I loved the sound of a jazz bass. After playing Fenders (even the American Deluxe models) I wondered if I could ever find a jazz bass that didn't feel chunky, had a great slap tone, and didn't have dead spots all over the fretboard. I encountered this Modulus bass used at a local store and paid $1000 for it.

First off, this bass is great looking. It looks a lot like a vintage jazz bass with a cream colored body and red toroise shell pickguard. The bass isn't all old-fashioned, though. Modern features make this bass great, with the Bartolini pickups and carbon fiber neck. The Bartolinis provide a warm, detailed tone perfect for anything from fingerstyle funk to slap. When I turned the bass and amp up all the way, there was still no noise from the electronics! Although this bass is offered with active electronics, I would be afraid of taking away from the natural warmth of the pickups, which have great clarity anyway. Perhaps the most amazing part of this bass is the neck. It is very fast playing. The carbon fiber creates and incredible look, virtually no warping, incredible sustain, no buzz, and absolutely no dead spots! Lastly, the Gotoh tuners keep this bass in tune forever!

The only drawback with this bass is the difficulty of reaching the upper register. While the fingerboard is 21 frets, which is average for any bass, the body sticks out very far at the joint, causing a lot of hand strain once you get to the last few frets.

The construction of this bass is nearly flawless. Each fret is set beautifully. The neck, held on by 4 large bolts, is joined snugly onto the body. The only construction problem I have encountered with this bass is that one of the strap buttons comes loose every once in a while, which I'm sure can easily be fixed.

This bass is great for anyone who likes jazz basses but doesn't want to put up with the buzz, chunky feel, and mediocre sound of a Fender. If you've ever wished you could find a jazz bass with an unbelievable Bartolini tone, great playability, and no fret buzz or dead spots, this is your bass!

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This bass is made Indonsie, consists of a handle trs good finish and a body SLAR in three parts. 2 jass bass pickups are the Fender designed by Duncan, or vice versa but this is the average range. 3 knobs: two for volume and a micro tonality.

UTILIZATION

The handle is my trs got good nor too thin or too thick and his touch is really enjoyable. Designed level, I love the black keys embedded in the handle. This low PSE his little weight but you get the fait.Au level, do not worry it sounds.

SOUNDS

Perfect for a good powerful rock. I play on a track with Elliot Hartke Bass Attack pedal as a prampli. I was looking for a sound plutt meduim with a good attack down I found ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for one month and I am fully satisfied. I think it will one day change the mcaniques see also electronic. I was looking for a bass in a mid-range and bass from even a little more I would do exactly the same choice.

Made in Indonesia (it's still vague!)
Copy of the jazz bass 75 '.
2 Duncan Designed pickups seymour jb
vintage bridge
volume for each microphone and overall tone
Vintage mechanical, that take much agreement.
For home against the ropes are not terrible
I found the violin very beautiful.

UTILIZATION

The neck is thin and very easy to play. access to the treble is very satisfactory.
It is taken immediately at hand. The weight is correct for a very low and is not excessive.

SOUNDS

I do not have a bass amp, mas a keyboard amp (Peavey KB60).
The Seymour Duncan Designed original seem a little weaklings in output level. The bridge pickup sounds great, very funky, and restores the good slap. We also have a sound that reminds me of my Ricken 4001. The neck pickup is when its a bit too medium for my taste and lacks bass. The mixture of the two is satisfactory, the tone knob doing a good job.
on the other hand I regret that the buttons are not notched with benchmarks, as we come not to quickly locate a setting, there is no visible indication, always tweak.
To summarize, the bridge pickup is good, and the neck pickup a little disappointing.

OVERALL OPINION

My having been four days.
What I like most c'es its look and handle. Its also pickup anyway.
What I like least is its miro round, lacking in bass, roundness and fishing.
I think it's a great bass that can be improved by changing the original pickups with DiMarzio Jazzbass (150 euros for two), and there will be a "real" jazz bass.
I wanted to buy a bass for a long time, and I had a rather limited budget.
I always crush on the form and its Jazzbass, but it was always a dream. With this Squier, the dream becomes reality (the instrument), and almost a Jazzbass (for audio).
Brief for the price, Jazzbass, there will not better. The Mexican, although more expensive does not exceed it (in my opinion). The Squier is 385 euros, a Southwestern at least 700 euros.
Value / unbeatable price.

Small addition: I plugged directly into my mixing desk (akai mg614) and Parametric EQ fiddling, I get in my Jazzbass SOUND jbl Listens. So the microphones can have the home his Jazzbass, it depends what you plug it into .....

Classic features of a JazzBass.
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FYI, my previous low was:
- Jazzbass copy of Samick. Not zero, but frankly low end on all levels.
- Cort Artisan B4 active. Not bad, but its difficult to find effective for my style, perhaps too versatile and not enough personality. Good violin though.
- The Squier Vintage ... day and night with the previous!

UTILIZATION

Handle very nice, very thin at the head (it's almost like a guitar), the largest in the body.
the varnish of the handle is not high end if you want to quibble, but the instrument gives off a good solid feel and professionalism.
the knobs seem robust (compared with a squier guitar I had).

the weight is not negligible, provide a comfortable strap.

SOUNDS

As said in other reviews: everything thoroughly, and it sounds!
the moment we love this kind of sound is really perfect, but the possibilities are more limited than on other basses, it must know what you research.

failure to play on a micro brings a breath (normal for this kind of microphones it seems).

OVERALL OPINION

Received yesterday, my mind is still fresh, but enthusiastic enough.

for that price, the result is quite exceptional, both in his luthier.
looking for a low single with a little retro cool is a good choice.

I had to adjust the height a little strings out of the box, but no faults.

Everything has been said below

UTILIZATION

Channel fine enough, the strings are closer together than on my old bass (cort action bass) but it's not unpleasant, the hand walking alone is a highway!
access to the treble is no problem, the weight is not monstrous, but after a few hours, it's shoulders: D, if not the form in general, it's still a Jazzbass (the goal same time), I love the enormous personal head with large mechanical

SOUNDS

The range of his is rather large, but it's still a sound Jazzbass, after one likes it or not. In any case, even without amp it sounds good, very good sustain.
It is perfect for reggae, funk, rock, oldies and even metal (Opeth bassist plays Jazzbass), the sound is very good slap with slammin good, and few as well be very round with qq settings.
But watch a good bass is not everything, a good amp is obviously necessary!
at least for less than 300 euros, the price / quality ratio is unbeatable!

OVERALL OPINION

it's been a week now that I use, I set up ropes DR Black Beauty, a regal! it has everything to Jazzbass before the one I tried Jazzbass Southwestern and American right is on it's different, but that does not justify such a price differential (and even tried a Mexican real bad and ended worse than the bcp my Squier)
this choice I would do without hesitation! I also recommend a good one that would sound Jazzbass for 800 euros less as at the beginning who did not know which model to look (it is so easy to take in hand!) I put 10 for its excellent value for money

Bin is a jazz bass, refer to features jazz bass.

UTILIZATION

- The handle is it fun?
It is very nice, equivalent to the fingers of a walk in a beautiful wheat fields!

- Access to acute (recent freight) is it easy?
easy access to acute, we really walk.

- Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?
Form jazz bass, we like it or not like but logically we like if you buy a jazz bass!

the weight must be 4 or 5 pounds, we feel anything at the beginning, after 3 hours it was repeated muscular shoulders!

- Gets it easy to sound good? ...
One branch, turn the volume of the amp and boom, magic jazz bass sound.

SOUNDS

- They are suitable to your style of music?
I play blues, rock typed enough pop, reggae and funk that is perfect I take my foot

- With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?
Orange w 20 for the home, ashdown 100 w to repeat, it sends the serious dough!

- What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
it is a very versatile bass I think, I get both a well rounded for the blues that well in snapping slap it all by setting the two knobs for volume and 2 microphones.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
3 months, it never failed me.

- What is so special that you like most and least?
It's a nice jazz bass, squier great job of! I love the vintage look
But the strings are mounted a little high at the factory, but after the killing trimmings was I expected!

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Honestly not.

- How would you rate the quality / price?
€ 280 in Germany is given for such a low!

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes, indeed, is a very good bass that I would be happy to advise those who want a 2nd low quality or a lower price to those who are new and wanting to invest in an instrument they can keep more long as the low-end bass.

I am still amazed about CHARACTERISTICS, they Describes above t

UTILIZATION

- The handle is it enjoyable?
Yes
- Access in acute (dernires freight) is it easy?
not very easy especially with large hands
- Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?
GERD nothing wrong, the weight is a bit heavy after 3 hours
- Gets it easy to sound good? ...
Yes, a pity that he did not repre ny with knobs

SOUNDS

- Appropriate are your style of music?
I play blues, rock, pop of the 70s when everything is going well
- With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?
HARTKE with a home and a 15W 70W PEAVY the rest of the time with Intgr equalizer.
A small equalizer pedals did not hurt
- What kind of sound you get and with what rglages ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
Sound a little crystalline but not too round are fat enough but not too heavy

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
I use it for a year and I m tired
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
report quality price and easy to play for a low Premire
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
2
- How do you report qualitprix?
too well
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
without hsiter

Manufacturing indonsienne (copy of the model us 75)
20 frets
microphones "duncan designed" alnico V
SETTINGS knobs and violin type Jazzbass Traditional ....
with a handle and a touch of maple, this bass is really very beautiful natural finish even if some dtails inadequate, as the junction of bending black handle that is not totally perfect if you look ( trs) prs and the outline of pickgard carrment dcoup the sickle! But this was not "essential" given the price of this instrument we will not mind ...

UTILIZATION

The handle is really good as long as the instrument is perfectly rgl purchase (note sale by the net ...)
Access in acute impccable is even if in absolute terms is still low and the treble by definition ...
meaningless to the ergonomics of the cake is really!
BMOL small knobs on the progress of a little brutal, but the habit even when going to a lot ..

SOUNDS

For sound is to die for! a round and well worth a grain of American models 5 times more expensive and a range of varismme if its really remains in the register even when the jazz bass ... branch in a head trace eliot "quadra valve" and an SWR 4X10 golliath, needless to say we have a true machine gun in hand, I play (I try ..) in any style that I like (blues, rock, reggae, jazz etc. ...) the sound was really bluffing when I tried it in-store branch was certainly beautiful in a killing markbass, but I am forced to say, I had a Jazzbass us (rosewood) for 15 years and did not sound like she has! is that the pickups are alnico for something? surely .. key maple is also a lot there ..

OVERALL OPINION

I possess for one month
I crack completely on its "face" even if some dtails visual (secondary) evokes above are a small (tiny) BMOL ..
at around 300 to report quality price is quite incredible and I think it is not impossible that I was pleased with the redo model frettless .....
It goes without saying that the main assets of this bass is first prize, his "mouth vintage" and especially the sound! made a lot eh ?.....

See other reviews, everything has been said before!

UTILIZATION

Handle very fine vritable a highway! Access to acute sure is easy, especially since it has only 20 frets! damage to the intro of Aeroplane! I put only 9 for this reason!

SOUNDS

Its very Jazzbass, tested on an Fender Rumble 100W, AC growls! I play everything from Eagles to RATM through the Red Hot, I found everything I need!

OVERALL OPINION

I have tried that (long) in the store, just getting started I was already madly! I tried a parallel PB Fender and a Fender JB (1200 and € 650 respectively), no comparison! Fender advantage? Not at all! The squier, for less than half the JB delivers much better sound! AND also the best PB I tried! This little critter has a price / quality ratio stunning, unbeatable. I never tried the best at this price. And besides she looks great!
In addition it is found to € 277 from Thomann (do not rely on the icon "Not available, delivery in 1 month," I had a month of time expected and finally she left two days after the order ... ), at that price it was a shovel in ibanez, an AK47 reformed in Cort and Yamaha certainly worse while you are a beginner, intermediate, like it or wishing to be confirmed in search of a favorite please This Squier waiting for you! And worth its price laaaaaaaargement!

I agree with the others.

UTILIZATION

Access to acute is very easy.
The bass is heavy enough.
Easily obtained a good sound slap in the sin is based on the microphones.
The handle is very comfortable.

SOUNDS

Finally the sound I was looking for!
The sound is very clear, the bass is great for slap, so I put 10!
The sound is versatile, whatever the style.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 8 months and it still makes me drool!
The quality / made is fantastic. The seller of the store where I bought it told me that this bass was selling like hot cakes, the client was very happy.
I highly recommend, if you want the funk, slap, ...