Squire Jazz... bit pricy.

[TomKent]

It's past selling now, but this caught my eye.

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Squier-Jazz-Bass-made-mexico-1997-/330536282054?pt=Guitar&hash=item4cf57f67c6#ht_4633wt_1141"]eBay[/url]

Fairly certain the volume knobs are off a Strat too.

[hillbilly deluxe]

Squiers were made in Mexico,the Jazz basses usually had a one piece scratch plate with Strat type knobs.

[TomKent]

[quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='1156182' date='Mar 10 2011, 07:41 AM']Squiers were made in Mexico,the Jazz basses usually had a one piece scratch plate with Strat type knobs.[/quote]

Mine's a Mex and it's got normal knobs.

[hillbilly deluxe]

Usually does'nt mean always.

[TomKent]

[quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='1156700' date='Mar 10 2011, 02:59 PM']Usually does'nt mean always. [/quote]

I know, just saying.

Just thought it was a bit pricy. My 1995 original Mex strat isn't even worth £300 at the moment. In MINT condition.

[Anthony Joseph Wiaczek III]

Where can I get and how can I attach a foodbridge to my bass?!

[timtoomany]

Agreed. I paid less for my Fender (Mexican) Jazz.

[faiz0802]

[quote name='hillbilly deluxe' post='1156182' date='Mar 10 2011, 07:41 AM']Squiers were made in Mexico,the Jazz basses usually had a one piece scratch plate with Strat type knobs.[/quote]

[quote name='TomKent' post='1156686' date='Mar 10 2011, 02:47 PM']Mine's a Mex and it's got normal knobs.[/quote]

Aren't squiers made in Indonesia or something?

[Circle_of_Fifths]

For a short time Squiers were made in Mexico with US and Mexican parts to use up old stock and on-the-shelf parts.

There have been some changes to the whole Squier line a few times - from bottom-feeder gear to some really righteous instruments that can hold their own against units much more expensive - to the Squiers of today that are recapturing the market whilst the high-dollar Fenders languish in stores and warehouses in this poor economic situation.

It's a very good strategy to keep your best talent still working even if it's on lower-lined basses and guitars.

If you get rid of the less qualified workers and keep the better almost-luthiers and artisans employed, should the economy ever recover then your people can go right back to building the more expensive gear and they can either rehire the laid-off talent or hire a whole new group of worker bees.

[faiz0802]

[quote name='Circle_of_Fifths' post='1160130' date='Mar 13 2011, 07:05 AM']For a short time Squiers were made in Mexico with US and Mexican parts to use up old stock and on-the-shelf parts.

There have been some changes to the whole Squier line a few times - from bottom-feeder gear to some really righteous instruments that can hold their own against units much more expensive - to the Squiers of today that are recapturing the market whilst the high-dollar Fenders languish in stores and warehouses in this poor economic situation.

It's a very good strategy to keep your best talent still working even if it's on lower-lined basses and guitars.

If you get rid of the less qualified workers and keep the better almost-luthiers and artisans employed, should the economy ever recover then your people can go right back to building the more expensive gear and they can either rehire the laid-off talent or hire a whole new group of worker bees.[/quote]

That's a very nice approach to it all. I see from your avatar that you have one too... The VM J Bass? How do like it so far? I have a Squier fretless which is a dream to play but I'm not very satisfied with the Passive circuit or the pickups. Am looking to swap the pups and throw in a J-retro deluxe in there. Still apprehensive though. I kinda like having the jack where it is and not on the eside of the bass, which I probably will have to route and make if I do invest in the J-retro deluxe.

[Ancient Mariner]

[quote name='Circle_of_Fifths' post='1160130' date='Mar 13 2011, 06:05 AM']For a short time Squiers were made in Mexico with US and Mexican parts to use up old stock and on-the-shelf parts.[/quote]

I have what I believe was one of those. Has Fender in solid black on the headstock and a previous owner has removed the tiny 'squier by fender' decal. I bought it as a wreck thinking it was a genuine Fender, and it's served me well over the years. I has a veneer rosewood board, and is really due a refret sometime soon.

[Circle_of_Fifths]

[quote name='faiz0802' post='1160149' date='Mar 13 2011, 12:27 AM']That's a very nice approach to it all. I see from your avatar that you have one too... The VM J Bass? How do like it so far? I have a Squier fretless which is a dream to play but I'm not very satisfied with the Passive circuit or the pickups. Am looking to swap the pups and throw in a J-retro deluxe in there. Still apprehensive though. I kinda like having the jack where it is and not on the eside of the bass, which I probably will have to route and make if I do invest in the J-retro deluxe.[/quote]

I have a few Squiers.

1) The Squier Affinity P-Bass - the bottom feeder of the bass world - but it really is nice and I am in love with the ROTO77s on it and the extra capacitor I added top get it into Motown-land.



2) My VM-Jazz has had a lot of bling added to it - nothing electronic at all yet - but I have ordered a S/P DiMarzio stacked pot. ( [url="http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/DiMarzio-250K-Custom-Taper-Split-Shaft-PushPull-Pot-?sku=364668"]http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/pro...Pot-?sku=364668[/url] 0 )



3) The VM-Jaguar has a small change - again nothing electrical or electronic, as I find these p'ups very hot and they are gonna stay right where they are.



Maybe instead of another hole in your bass, you'd consider a concentric stacked pot that only uses one of the holes for a dual purpose?

[faiz0802]

Wow, those are some beautiful ones you got there.

Yes, stacked pot. That's a great idea!! I will definitely think about it when I purchase the preamp. I think I should be able to contact Mr. East and ask him about that. Thank you.

[faiz0802]

Oh, btw, My Squier fretless sez 'Crafted in Indonesia'.

[EskimoBassist]

Everytime I see a Squire Jazz I think of the Vintage Modified series and get very tempted, perfect back up and road hardy bass!

[Roland Rock]

[quote name='Ancient Mariner' post='1161032' date='Mar 13 2011, 09:02 PM']I have what I believe was one of those. Has Fender in solid black on the headstock and a previous owner has removed the tiny 'squier by fender' decal. I bought it as a wreck thinking it was a genuine Fender, and it's served me well over the years. I has a veneer rosewood board, and is really due a refret sometime soon.[/quote]


Hi AM,

is it really veneer?! How thick is the rosewood?

[Circle_of_Fifths]

[quote name='faiz0802' post='1163703' date='Mar 15 2011, 02:04 PM']Oh, btw, My Squier fretless sez 'Crafted in Indonesia'.[/quote]

It seems that the MiI Squiers are really upper-deck right now.

The MiC and MiK basses have all been somewhat of a disappointment to me - except for my Squier Affinity Precision (the red and white one) which is a 1999 model.

But as much as things stay the same, they also change and what's good today may not be tomorrow.

[faiz0802]

I agree. I'm perfectly happy with the wood on my bass though. Extremely fine and smooth fretboard and really nice lloking finish and grain on the body. I'm not too picky.

Edited March 16, 2011 by faiz0802