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Published on 12/31/11 at 10:51Model Name: Vintage Modified Jaguar® Bass
Series: Vintage Modified
Color / MSRP* / Part # :
Black
$499.99
032-7900-506
Body
Body: Agathis
Body Shape: Jaguar®
Body Finish:
0327900506
Polyester
Neck
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Number of Frets: 20
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays: White Pearloid Block Position Inlays
Fretboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1 cm)
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Polyurethane
Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
Headstock: Matching Painted Headstock
Neck Plate: Standard 4 Bolt
Electronics
Pickup Configuration: S/S
Bridge Pickup: Duncan Designed™ JB102 Single-Coil Jazz Bass® Bridge Pickup
Middle Pickup: Duncan Designed™ PB101 Split Single-Coil Pickup
Controls: Stacked Concentric Controls Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Hardware
Hardware: Chrome
Bridge: Standard 4-Saddle
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Miscellaneous
Strings: Fender® USA Super Bass 7250M, NPS (.045-.105 Gauges)
Unique Features: White Pearloid Block Position Inlays, Painted Headcap, Knurled Chrome/Black Concentric Control Knobs, Duncan Designed™ Pickups
Accessories
Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome/Black Concentric Control Knobs
UTILIZATION
Fender released the Jaguar bass a few years ago. I thought it was incredible - the styling is great, the pickups were very nice, and it played easily. I didn't want to spend the money on it, however - it was around $750 at my local store. So when Fender announced a Squier, low cost version, I was excited. The result disappointed me, but only slightly - I wanted the full scale neck. This shorter scale is cool, I mean, the original Jaguar guitars had a shorter scale. But I was hoping for something that felt like a Jazz Bass, sounded like a P-Bass, and looked like a Jaguar. 2 out of three ain't bad, right?
SOUNDS
The pickups are very nice. I can get J and P sounds out of it, and they are very clear. The bridge pickup could stand to be a bit punchier, but overall, they are good-sounding pickups, with a broad array of possible sounds.
OVERALL OPINION
This bass would be a great beginner bass, or good for someone with smaller stature. I was wanting a full scale bass, so I've got to admit some disappointment, but overall the Jaguar Bass from Squier is still pretty cool.
Series: Vintage Modified
Color / MSRP* / Part # :
Black
$499.99
032-7900-506
Body
Body: Agathis
Body Shape: Jaguar®
Body Finish:
0327900506
Polyester
Neck
Neck Shape: "C" Shape
Number of Frets: 20
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays: White Pearloid Block Position Inlays
Fretboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1 cm)
Fretboard: Rosewood
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Polyurethane
Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
Headstock: Matching Painted Headstock
Neck Plate: Standard 4 Bolt
Electronics
Pickup Configuration: S/S
Bridge Pickup: Duncan Designed™ JB102 Single-Coil Jazz Bass® Bridge Pickup
Middle Pickup: Duncan Designed™ PB101 Split Single-Coil Pickup
Controls: Stacked Concentric Controls Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Hardware
Hardware: Chrome
Bridge: Standard 4-Saddle
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Miscellaneous
Strings: Fender® USA Super Bass 7250M, NPS (.045-.105 Gauges)
Unique Features: White Pearloid Block Position Inlays, Painted Headcap, Knurled Chrome/Black Concentric Control Knobs, Duncan Designed™ Pickups
Accessories
Control Knobs: Knurled Chrome/Black Concentric Control Knobs
UTILIZATION
Fender released the Jaguar bass a few years ago. I thought it was incredible - the styling is great, the pickups were very nice, and it played easily. I didn't want to spend the money on it, however - it was around $750 at my local store. So when Fender announced a Squier, low cost version, I was excited. The result disappointed me, but only slightly - I wanted the full scale neck. This shorter scale is cool, I mean, the original Jaguar guitars had a shorter scale. But I was hoping for something that felt like a Jazz Bass, sounded like a P-Bass, and looked like a Jaguar. 2 out of three ain't bad, right?
SOUNDS
The pickups are very nice. I can get J and P sounds out of it, and they are very clear. The bridge pickup could stand to be a bit punchier, but overall, they are good-sounding pickups, with a broad array of possible sounds.
OVERALL OPINION
This bass would be a great beginner bass, or good for someone with smaller stature. I was wanting a full scale bass, so I've got to admit some disappointment, but overall the Jaguar Bass from Squier is still pretty cool.