Annoying Twit Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Isn't this rather less than they usually go for? http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_squier_vintmodjaguar_bass_hb.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Indeed it is, I assume fender have discontinued it and blown the stock out to Thomann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Yep. I now have one just need to pick up a headphone amp at the weekend. I'm no expert but it seems like a lot of bass for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) [quote name='MrBen' timestamp='1413934628' post='2583917'] Yep. I now have one just need to pick up a headphone amp at the weekend. I'm no expert but it seems like a lot of bass for the money. [/quote] Do let us know how it works out - seems like a snip at that price. Edited October 22, 2014 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 That IS a good deal. I paid £150 for mine at GAK a few months ago and was chuffed. Seems fender in Europe had a warehouse full of the black version and needed them sold. They did it through a variety of specific dealers. Anyway the bass is not at all bad. Boring colour and a bit limited tonally, but it's well built and well finished. Mine needed a bit of a set up and some different strings, but that's pretty much the way with any new instrument. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Always thought these would be a very versatile bass if you snuck a P pickup in there in the std Fender position, which looks "free". The Pickguard will cover any routing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1414055963' post='2585181'] Always thought these would be a very versatile bass if you snuck a P pickup in there in the std Fender position, which looks "free". The Pickguard will cover any routing. [/quote] Could be your next project bass in the making? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 [quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1414059566' post='2585240'] Could be your next project bass in the making? [/quote] Don't tempt me. I'm trying to cut down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 So, is this Squier's take on a Stingray? Looks awesome vfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 dammmmmmit I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1414064236' post='2585334'] So, is this Squier's take on a Stingray? Looks awesome vfm [/quote] Seems to be: what are the EQ settings? OK: [url="http://www.fender.com/en-IE/basses/jaguar/vintage-modified-jaguar-bass-special-hb-rosewood-fingerboard-black/http://www.fender.com/en-IE/basses/jaguar/vintage-modified-jaguar-bass-special-hb-rosewood-fingerboard-black/"]http://www.fender.com/en-IE/basses/jaguar/vintage-modified-jaguar-bass-special-hb-rosewood-fingerboard-black/http://www.fender.com/en-IE/basses/jaguar/vintage-modified-jaguar-bass-special-hb-rosewood-fingerboard-black/[/url] It says it's a 3 band active tone circuit - could be close to a 3 EQ stingray. But I think the Pickup is too close to the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I bought one 'kind of by accident' a few days ago [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/247306-wandered-into-pawn-shop-and/page__view__findpost__p__2584055"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/247306-wandered-into-pawn-shop-and/page__view__findpost__p__2584055[/url] Yes, 3 band eq. Sounds more like a Stingray than a Fender for sure - hot pickup, quite an aggressive tone, actually and I think you are right, it is partly because the pickup is so close to the bridge. I needed to do a bit of eq fiddling to find the tone I was looking for but got there eventually. Very similar sound to a SBMM SB-14 that I had, actually, though not as good. The neck is very nice. I had a Fender Jaguar some years back and I found it too complicated for my needs. This is much simpler. If Thomann are knocking these out for £118 it is extremely good value, I think. I am more than happy with my 90 quid's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 [quote name='PlungerModerno' timestamp='1414066864' post='2585387'] Seems to be: what are the EQ settings? OK: [url="http://www.fender.com/en-IE/basses/jaguar/vintage-modified-jaguar-bass-special-hb-rosewood-fingerboard-black/http://www.fender.com/en-IE/basses/jaguar/vintage-modified-jaguar-bass-special-hb-rosewood-fingerboard-black/"]http://www.fender.co...gerboard-black/[/url] It says it's a 3 band active tone circuit - could be close to a 3 EQ stingray. But I think the Pickup is too close to the bridge. [/quote] and it looks like a soapbar type humbucker with exposed polepieces, rather smaller overall than a Stingray pickup. Probably more "fat Jazz bridge" than Stingray. But it looks pretty cool regardless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I'm glad it doesn't come in maple fingerboard, because I don't think I could resist the temptation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1414086224' post='2585717'] I'm glad it doesn't come in maple fingerboard, because I don't think I could resist the temptation... [/quote] I've bought a previously loved maple fingerboard neck to stick on mine, I just haven't got around to doing the necessary woodwork yet. I have put a mint green scratch plate on it though. I'll post some pics when I've done the fingerboard. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I've noticed the Classic Vibe fiesta red P's and white J's are starting to dwindle in stock in more than one place too, I think a boatload of their models are probably being discontinued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Xilddx used one of these as the basis for his Lion of Judah build. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/217816-the-xilddx-zulu-bass-now-finished/page__hl__jaguar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 What a bizarre-looking bass! How long has that particular variant been around? I've never seen that pickup arrangement on a Fender bass - let alone a Jag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 [quote name='philw' timestamp='1414146787' post='2586357'] I've bought a previously loved maple fingerboard neck to stick on mine, I just haven't got around to doing the necessary woodwork yet. I have put a mint green scratch plate on it though. I'll post some pics when I've done the fingerboard. P [/quote] yum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1414147489' post='2586362'] I've noticed the Classic Vibe fiesta red P's and white J's are starting to dwindle in stock in more than one place too, I think a boatload of their models are probably being discontinued. [/quote] The CV 60 Precisions were fantastic. If it had a maple fingerboard I'd have probably kept mine. Maybe it didn't work out too badly for Fender, as I now bought a Classic 50 Precision in fiesta red (albeit a weird shade of it) with maple fingerboard that is just delicious... but not that far off at all from the Squier. I never tried the CV Jazz, 'though. I already own too many Jazzes and I have the feeling I could not resist. Again, had it come in maple, I'd probably own one too :-p Squier CV Jazz, shell pink and maple... I'd buy TWO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1414152759' post='2586462'] The CV 60 Precisions were fantastic. If it had a maple fingerboard I'd have probably kept mine. Maybe it didn't work out too badly for Fender, as I now bought a Classic 50 Precision in fiesta red (albeit a weird shade of it) with maple fingerboard that is just delicious... but not that far off at all from the Squier. I never tried the CV Jazz, 'though. I already own too many Jazzes and I have the feeling I could not resist. Again, had it come in maple, I'd probably own one too :-p Squier CV Jazz, shell pink and maple... I'd buy TWO! [/quote] I'm the same - biased towards the sealed maple boards. Only have one ATM but I'll slowly replace what I have with them over time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hmmmm this thread has just cost me £118! Thanks :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 hmmmm........do I or do I not? that is the question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Tempting but looks like I'd keep whacking the pickup with my pick like I did on my old Streamer Pro M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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