Lower assembly in China.

Type Precision, a precision micro type, 1 Volume, 1 Tone, jack the front of the instrument. The jack holds up, the knobs on the inside seem sturdy, covers the knobs a little micro moins.Le based on four springs. The wired everything looks carefully.

Channel width, slightly domed button, 20 frets.
Bridge classical mechanics as unbranded. Few adjustments on the bridge but it is solid nonetheless. The lifts are small and light for "vintage style".

The varnish is not ugly, just brilliant, but it takes even pets through the cover. The pickguard on the other hand is of poor quality (it is bent on some edges and screw holes are misaligned).

For factory settings is not too bad: the action is set in a pretty standard, the intonation is perfect (harmonics are just like all the notes to the twelve / fifteenth freight. For cons the microphone was set incorrectly (not aligned with the strings).

UTILIZATION

Compared with my Fender Jazz Bass.

The strings are easy to play, there are many positions in and around the frieze does not micro.La low against by small parts can vibrate.
Access to treble is good but there are only 20 spaces so it's normal.

The handle is the real weak point. It does not slip, and the frets are not all the same thickness. Yet the bass is fair and does not frieze. Apparently there for my friends neophytes is not a problem in the end it's just less comfortable than my jazz bass (it is normal for a difference of € 1000). For me the songs are very fast almost impossible to do.
EDIT (07/24/09): The handle is really more unpleasant and the strings have become difficult to play, I did play more than pick ...

Webbing, this Squier is balanced but only just. It includes the choice of mechanical shabby: mechanics a bit more bass heavy and nose-dived. Position very rock and easy standing.

Ergonomics should easily repel beginners but probably best used bass lines.

SOUNDS

Overall pleasantly surprised by the very sound of an amp not exceptional (Fender Rumble 100). The tone knob is very effective. Cut back, dull sound. Not really bluesy but agreed anyway. By opening a little tone is through the rhythm'n'blues (blues brothers style) and the rock as it wants to sell it on the radio today. Tone open back and a bit of media on the amp and the sound was punk-rock par excellence (sharp, bright and heavy at a time).
In turning down the volume found the sounds of yesteryear. <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="" />

In short, the modern sounds are up, the older a little less. Vintage bass at all.

EDIT (7/24/09): Once the strings a little worn it's really the same thing. Lack of brilliance, treble and bass are not well reproduced by the microphone. Frankly disappointed now. Fortunately I will keep the body of the bass and maybe the bridge. I set up the fretless bass and microphone galley serious bcp mediums that are found. A microphone like that has only one possible use: hanging behind my backpack (yes it does).

OVERALL OPINION

I ordered this bass for change: changing the handle to a Fender Jazz bass and microphone, and electronic assets.
I've had two days, settings, checked in and complete test compared with my other basses.

Quality / fair price especially compared to other entry-level models: at least it's a real low not a toy and it's pretty tough.
A good beginner bass to play modern music (pop punk rock), very melodic treble.

A try before you buy because the handle may not be suitable for small hands.

<strong>EDIT (07/24/09): This low quickly becomes tedious and disappointing. Some beginners grow weary quickly. A forgotten.
But for the upgrades is quite correct, the construction is robust enough, the body resonates well and very strong midrange.
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