All user reviews for the Squier Vintage Modified Precision Bass

VM Squier bass made in Indonesia.

Agathis body
Maple neck, form C
Rosewood fingerboard, 241 mm radius
20 Medium Jumbo Frets
Pitch of 864 mm
Nut width 41 mm
1 micro split single-coil Duncan Designe PB101 with AlNiCo 5
Settings: volume, tone
Lifts open standards, chrome
Plate protection 3 ply

UTILIZATION

Handle very nice, ergonomics + + +, low set in 30 sec timer for the sound you want ...

SOUNDS

I bought this bass to rock and it sounds ... We can easily have a well rounded sound like a sound that "slap". I played on a Markbass CMD 151 and a Gallien Krueger Backline 112. Should not take the lead: it throws

OVERALL OPINION

I used a little over a year and a Fender Jazz Bass USA appeared and blows, it does not really served. I sold it for lack of space, but also to buy a more expensive active low. It sounds good (too much??) For a Squier. Although this is not a low-end model, it does not expect this quality Squier (I was disappointed more than once). Once passed in the luthier to change the strings and set the string height, we can not be a Fender PB but it is not far ... Value / price indisputable (or so I'm really come across a pearl). A repeat: without hesitation! I feel that one day or another, I regret ...

GOOD! This bass is made in China or Korea I do not know but it is too far from the American model for sure (which are also much more expensive etles finishes are a bit sloppy but far from unbearable). One might regret the number of frets (20 total) but this is how models are made "Precision". Simple and effective settings, a tone knob and a volume ... nothing to lose This being said follower of "simple and efficient" My choice turned to this bass.

UTILIZATION

I had other basses before (an Ibanez, Epiphone one, a Washburn) and I loved the neck, neither too flat nor too thick PERFECT!
I really like the design of the P-Bass at first, but then more white and black is not current and is reminiscent of a Sid Vicious, in short! Very pretty.
Access to acute and a little complicated but that is all the same P-Bass: the heel between the handle and the body is for many.
Sound: My opinion has little value because I love his P-Bass pickups and the Duncan disigned restores Well, I think the sound and quite warm, although with only two knobs was not a wide range sound, it is the P-Bass sound very versatile.

SOUNDS

It has a clean, well defined, with a good attack (perfect for rock, and other music that slappeurs tap). Tickling in the amp settings you can have a full and its relatively heavy, or lighter and fluid. For me I done by Punk Rock / Grunge, I currently play on Ashdown combo (but I will soon change) I try a combo and a head Ampeg all complemented by a delicate Big Muff and many how to say ... SEVERE CA OATS! You can do anything more with such a low.

OVERALL OPINION

Gonna do now 1 year that I use it, I had no problem but then no (reliable gear), I'm tired and I do not know if I get tired one day. I have not tried it I knew exactly what I wanted. What I liked it or not: I loved almost everything (sound, look, reliability, simplicity and so on), that I have a little less like they are finishing the Barbarian (the pickgard incorrectly fitted, the varnish on the handle of average quality).
In any case it is only positive, absolutely no one loses money by buying this model I recommend it to any beginner bassist and even those who are starting out and touch that did not necessarily want to leave 600 € -650 for an entry-level model P-Bass Fender.
PS: I'm not the maximum, because nothing is perfect and even if it is a good bass can still get better, but still ...

I play the bass since I was 14, it was my first instrument. Now I'm 52 and since a few years I started to play again. I play in a coverband and in a schoolband. I like all different kinds of music, but soul and R&B are my favourites.

I bought the guitar new in a musicstore and paid 300 euro. I read about the Squier Vintage Modified series in a guitarmagazine.

Everything! This instrument looks good, sounds great with the Duncan Designed pick-ups en plays smooth. Being vintage myself I can ashure you it sounds like a '60 Fender Precision. The neck feels great and the construction seems built to last. No sharp fretends, stains or cheap materials used.

It's delivered without the chrome covers. I bought these myself as well as a thumbrest and a tortoise shell pickguard. Now it looks even more vintage. The action was a bit high, but in the store they adapted that. In fact no problem, because these alterations are very personal.

As I said: the construction is very well and the quality of the used materials is good. The intonation was perfect en the neck was straight.

For this price you better think twice not to buy this Squier. The sound fits good in the bandmix, the bass plays very smooth and it looks good. No wonder the readers of the magazine BassPlayer choosed this Vintage Modified serie as best buy of 2007.

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

As specified on the back of the head: "Crafted in Indonesia."

Maple neck, 20 frets, 2 pickups "Duncan Designed" prepared according to the standard Precision (no buzz, no problem mass or otherwise, you can push the volume of the amp!), Easel identical (in appearance only? ?) to the model made in US "American Special", and two knobs (1 volume, 1 tone).

UTILIZATION

Channel super nice (although the original set on the one I bought), and I would say much more than many US models I tested before buying it.

Ergonomics are good, classic form Precision, nothing special about the weight except that it is a bit lighter than US Standard.

No differences in access to acute in relation to standard US model.

A small adjustment of the bridge quickly, and it is nickel. The sound is in my humble opinion very very similar to that obtained with a US model (in-store tests on the same amp without changing its volume, all the knobs of the bass in background).

SOUNDS

To go a little deeper about the sounds, the bin is simply the Precision what?! I'm just the studio was working on projects in various styles and this bass gives me satisfaction when I need sound Precision. I get the fat you want, and what each of the strings in any position on the neck and slamming the distinctive (especially for the game with a pick).

I am not doing my last one taken of her with POD X3, and it sounds like hell! Who still had a chance to use it in an amp (Ampeg), I can tell you that we still retrieve the correct serious in this case. It hums to death!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several months now and am fully satisafait with my purchase, and all for $ 363 including taxes which is about 279 Euros.

I have tried many models, and frankly I really do not find useful to 4 times that price for a made-in-US (they are sold at around $ 1437 taxes included here in Quebec, which is about 1100 euros). I tried the other models in this series "Vintage Modified", as well, whether the Precision or Jazz Bass. I really wanted to handle all maple (without added touch), so I chose this model.

I also tested all models of the "Classic Vibe", and it's frankly stunning ?!?!?! I plan also to do well the acquisition of a Jazz Bass in the series to complete my set.

The value for money is super good in my opinion, but I still want to add that some of these bass I tried were well assembled, well finished, and some not so ... So feel free to bring out all its stock to the seller, the same test several low until you have the feeling of having the right hand.

NOTE: Also check an eye and an ear on guitars Squier Classic Vibe Series, same story! They are really bluffing, so I paid a Stratocaster and a Telecaster.


Wishing you a lot of fun,

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We pass, said.

UTILIZATION

Really nice to play. very légère.Certes I am not experienced bass player, but even with small hands, my fingers are raised naturally, without effort. Not being in a process of "solo" access to high end do not care.
I still want to point out that the finish at the heel reflects over the entire low (paint defects seen on 3 different copies. In addition, out of the box setting mine was just disastrous like the best seen in "big box" music. Fortunately, purchased from a luthier side Villemomble, barely out of the box she found herself in pieces and was treated to a real one setting. And there's happiness. From a passage for verification, once the key and always enjoyable ....

SOUNDS

Playing a bit of everything (trying at least), the advantage of this low is that it is effective in all cases, without artifice and the microphone is really surprising dynamics.

OVERALL OPINION

After a few months, I am extremely happy. While we must remain aware of the limitations associated with its design and not compare it to a top model. But for its price it will more than happy.

- Bass squier precision-type bass
- Made in Indonsie
- Unique color white / black plate
- Bolt 20 frets (medium jumbo) in I do not know what
- Agathis body
- Mcanique Fender type bass
- Basic rack Fender
- A type double precision micro Duncan Designed
- Volume control and tonalitbr /> the rest is the site of squier

UTILIZATION

The range of color is superb, white body and black plate lergerment crme sublime head with vintage type described in dor Squier Precision bass and wholesale wouhahou crit! I love it!
The handle is perfect ultrathin the same as the jazz bass monster, unvarnished and trs sweet.
The strings are mdiocres origins but that's the easiest to replace
Body type trs precision is enjoyable and Access in acute simple
As the weight is great, when the delivery man give me the box I thought they had forgotten to put the bass in, it is super lgres it seems to do nothing about abortion shoulders, it's magic!
One small problem when you do not support the neck or playing like that, the weight of the head compared to body drags the bass bites, it is less that when using a strap from sliding no.

SOUNDS

For rock, punk that's great, the p-bass is even when the bass rock by excllence!
Duncan has the microphone sound trs trs enjoyable round my ear. That's prcis medium frets and a sound that can not sizzling.
The Tone knob of which I was not great usefulness usual asser is interresting in fact, when you cut it gives a warmer sound and background sound dry rock well prcis good, well rounded How well all perfect!
It is perfectly possible to play on the sound depending on the location where the scratching on the rope down the shaft before the micro hot and round on the micro prcis trs prs and the easel its mtallique.
This bass is played perfectly to finger as the mdiator.

OVERALL OPINION

I use intensment past few days, I immediately fell in love with the beautiful look, I tried to nomreux MODEL aqurir fender before and I see almost no diff ence between the fender and the Mexico SERIES bass at all points of view both guest user sound, the only diffrence is the price half for the squier. Frankly 300 for a logo it is expensive, however I do not dispute any of the quality of bass fender mexico remaining Vidament much more polished than this. Another surprise was the weight that is very practical when you walk 20 minutes to go to the rpt, y 'will be one of my back is happy! weight but can also be a minimal inconvnient course, when you loose the handle ...
Here I think I made the rounds, so to conclude we can say that 300 euros for such instruments is almost given the report is qualitprix qu'excllent I Rasht when you want!

- Made of Indonsie
- 20 Medium Jumbo frets
- 1 Duncan Designed Micro Precision
- Precision rack standard
- Rglage a volume, a rglage tonalitbr /> - agathis body
- Bolt in stocky, key rosewood

UTILIZATION

THE FIRST thing I saw was the look, both rtro type 50's and modern (Dee Dee Ramone was a Precision of the same color)
The first positive point for this bass is its weight, it is really trslgre.
The neck is thin and fast trs, trs enjoyable to play, he slipped himself no phnomne of "brake" the rear of the handle, Access in acute is easy and I found all well equilibrated trs no nose dives at home ...

SOUNDS

I play everything from blues, folk, surf, punk, hard rock, grunge ... fingers and the low pass and mdiator absolutely everywhere without any problem!
I play on an Ashdown T15-180 I get everything I want with the hardware.
It is very easy to pass a round, warm the James Jamerson of Motown sound much more "dry" and slamming the Pixies only thanks to SETTING THE Tone.
Personally I like the versatility I can play whatever I want with the same bass! Ms. pieces the Everly Brothers, it really can do everything!

OVERALL OPINION

I've had little prs 5 months before I was a Jim Harley Precision (see the opinion on this same site ...) and it is for me rvlation it's really an incredible instrument is a pleasure to play with and I've read on some sites it supported aisment comparison with a Fender Mexico or even with some models for US trs trs attractive price ...
And then she is really super nice ...
In rsum report quality-great price, I would do without this choice hsitation!

-Made in Indonesia in recent ultra modern factory which guarantee consistency in the production and quality at budget price
- 1 micro simple duncan design precision type, volume + tone
- Agathis body
- Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard 20 frets
- Mechanical without hood and vintage style bridge

UTILIZATION

The finish is good but very simple, despite the absence of patent (as opposed to models jap, us and mexico), the handle is well shaped, the frets are well polished, I who have a Jazzbass mexico deluxe any of later found my bearings on it. All playing techniques either in agreements, tapping, slap etc. go smoothly, we do not tire. The weight is particularly weak, it is the lightest bass I've ever played and this should be highlighted in the data sheet, because with this low, you can work longer without breaking the bank back or thigh . The projection is good and it means well without amp. The factory setting is for once correct, apart from the correctness of one or two strings, but the action is and the curve of the handle is good.

SOUNDS

The microphone is surprising in this price range, this bass gives off an already good sound without being plugged confirms this impression when connected to an amp, it has the grain one would expect from a precision, c is exactly the sound I was looking for. The tone knob astonishes by its efficiency and offers a wide range of colors to use as musical styles covered. This instrument is more versatile than it seems and is suitable for all styles of metal to jazz to funk, it also responds very well slap, smack notes without too much aggression and maintain a good foundation in the bass, the notes sound dead without difficulty. The game is promoted in accordance with a beautiful clarity in the midrange / treble with the tone at the bottom. The sounds go well saturated and the game also fingered as a pick gives full satisfaction. In the sound recording is flattering and goes well in a mix without back background noise or unwanted buzz as long as the settings remain reasonable. That's exactly what I wanted and I much prefer my Cort Curbow it replaced. The finish of my Mexican Jazzbass deluxe is better, but apart from the active electronics more flexible, this beautiful Indonesian not be ashamed and may hold the high.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had three months. I am very satisfied and value for money is unbeatable. I would do without hesitation the same choice, especially given its weight despite the size to dimensions Fender. Only the hardware could be improved but it is easy to replace the mechanical and the bridge, which it says are correct for the price. I do not intend to replace the electronics that is very effective. The new Squier instruments are far from the "cheap" who succeeded the legendary Japanese first. No short if you have a very tight budget and want a real precision, buy a Squier Vintage Modified or classic.

This bass is Indonesian, a traditionally made enough agathis body (a kind of softwood current in the southern hemisphere), a 1 piece maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard. 3-ply pickguard.

The bridge is vintage, understand that this is a piece of folded sheet metal, as are mechanical, but vintage enough. There's no Floyd on it!

21 frets. Enough for 98% of bass players do not suffer from the syndrome of repressed scratch. Standard frets, fairly thin. The handle is very fair, excellent shrink.

A simple micro split, volume, tone. Point bar.

Critics of agathis can get dressed right away, the agathis is a good tonewood. Is better than a bad good agathis alder. Obviously, you will find the opposite view on the sites of luthiers. But he preached for their wealthy parish, not for the Rockers penniless.

Note that the beast charged only 3300g on the scale. Precision pen.

As for the microphone, it's a Squier made Semon specification of Seymour Duncan.

UTILIZATION

The handle is a delight, rather thinner than a Fender Mex. Adjusting rod very effective and progressive giving the handle to the desired curvature hair!

Ergonomics: it is accurate! Pa sfait for solos at the 24th fret. The weight is low, very good balance.

The sound: there is no off 12 ... Tone: Bass madness. Tone mid race: balance and sharpness. Tone it: slap possible big attack.

SOUNDS

Obviously, if you buy this bass, it's not for playing jazz-fusion. It is effective, heavy, now with a big fat big attack.

Blues-Rock is damn if you like this music, you will find all the sounds of the albums that rocked our childhood.

Nevertheless, this bass sounds great in slap, with a lil EQ pedal or a hack on the amp.

OVERALL OPINION

Used for over a year, I do not separate any more. It sounds better than the Mex my buddy!
At my age, I had dozens of low prices which ranged from 150 to 500 euros, I even something of an amateur luthier very well made army of 2 Seymour real assets but holds her pill Squier high, as it is not to draw a simple nasal sounds in the bridge position.

What's missing there, then?? Fender logo, paint a little more careful (should be finicky like me)

Mother is the bass, the mother of all, the one with Leo Fender cogitée talent for weeks and that did not exceed, in a Rock.

Exit Wenge, Padouk, 28 round boxes, microphones armada served by active electronic bouffeuses batteries and uniforms, cold burst.
Rediscover the low, single tickets for 250 from Thomann. What more to join the clan Precisionist, Stingray Steve Harris via Geezer Butler, Mike Dirnt, Duff Mc Kagan, James Jamerson, Phil Lynott, Adam Clayton, Roger Waters, Sid Vicious, DD Ramone, and the best for the end: Calogero ... warf warf

A 10/10, in terms of price.

Everyone has the same, I will réétendre on the subject without really knowing ..
I just give you my impressions! Channel

UTILIZATION

hyper pleasant gliding alone. One little snag, a cube at the end of the handle that gene for access to acute .. But it's still possible!
Its very easy, which comes by itself! Perfect!

I find it quite light weight but poorly distributed, as leaning toward the head ..

SOUNDS

For the Muse, Queen, and rock like this, it is huge!
To slap, she catches a little .. It is not his specialty but she plays unpretentious!
Sound very fat, that I love!

OVERALL OPINION

4 months that I use! It always pleases me so much! It does not go out of tune, has sounds perfect!

I love his mouth! With a value for money as this one, do not hesitate one second!
I do it again this election!