solo4652 Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 (edited) [b]Thanks to everybody for their very helpful thoughts regarding Squier VMJ vs VMP vs Epiphone Thunderbird.[/b] I've decided against the Thunderbird. My next dilemma: Does it make more sense to spend £200 - £250 on a new Squier VMP TB or a secondhand Fender MIM Precision? Any thoughts? Edited June 24, 2008 by solo4652 Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 One of my pupils just got a Thunderbird for his birthday & it's a really nice sounding bass. Very Precision-like thump to it. Just bloody huge & difficult to get a hard case for. Plays really well also. The Squiers as you'll have heard/read are getting better & better these days. I've had two of the VMJ's (fretted 70's & fretless) & they're really good basses. Also to consider is the hideous looking Pete Wentz Precision model. That one really has a great sound & is excellent value. The other one definitely worth considering along with the BB414 is the Yamaha BB614 with the 3-band active pre on board. These are great basses & truly versatile with it. Quote
Tait Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 theres two VMPs. theres the telebass one and the white one. i've only ever heard good things about the VMJ and the squier telebass VMP, i've never played either, so they might be worth a look. the thunderbird is a lovely bass, i was going to get one before i got my ibanez, but i went for the ibanez instead. for that price you wont go wrong with a thunderbird. but, as OTPJ says, they might be hard to get a hardcase for. i'd say play them all first, go with what you like best. i don't know where you're from, but someone might be able to tell you if any music shops near you have any of these basses in. Quote
sammarshall27 Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 I'm also interested in the VM series. They have recieved nothing but good reviews. You can find the VM Jazz for alot cheaper than £249. [url="http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=squier+vintage+modified+jazz+bass&um=1&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title"]http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en&...=1&ct=title[/url] Good luck with whatever you decide to get in the end. Quote
solo4652 Posted June 21, 2008 Author Posted June 21, 2008 More research this morning has swung me towards the Squiers and away from the Epiphone. Seems like the VMJ has a slightly narrower neck than the VMP, so I'm favouring the VMP. What's the difference between the VMP and the VMP "TB"? I can get a TB for £209. See: [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Squier-Vintage-Modified-Precision-Bass-TB~ID~6973.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~S...-TB~ID~6973.asp[/url] Is the TB a better buy over the cheaper (white) VMP? Quote
budget bassist Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 It's mainly looks, and a different pickup, i'm not sure exactly, a normal VMP will sound just like a beefed up precision, whereas i think the tele sounds a bit thicker... possibly, i'm not too sure. I considered the VMP, but the VMJ has a very nice neck. Also there are sites on the net where you can get a VMJ for £200, type it in on google products. Quote
solo4652 Posted June 24, 2008 Author Posted June 24, 2008 Bit of a re-launch of this thread - see revised topic title. Quote
Tait Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 hmmm... i'd say go squier personally, more unique and squiers these days are supposed to be really well built. Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 Hmmm... VM TB or Mex? Depends on what style you play. If you play any funk or slap at all, you don't want the tele bass. Any bass with the pickup right up against the neck is zero good for slap playing. The TB is designed for a warm fuzzy 60's sound, whereas the Mex Precision is much more of an all rounder. I'd go Mexican, personally. Quote
Paul Cooke Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 the new Squier Classic Vibe series have appeared priced in pounds... [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/76811"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/76811[/url] [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/76812"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/76812[/url] [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/76972"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/76972[/url] strangely enough, the Jazz is cheaper than the P's Quote
DanOwens Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 That classic jazz look AMAZING. Defo more my colour scheme than the natural one, with that new bridge too!!! I know which one I'd go for ... and I'm a precision guy!! Dan Quote
Jono Bolton Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 I was considering getting either a second hand P Bass or one of the new Squiers, but for an extra £100 you could pick up a second-hand Highway 1 P or J, which seems like a better idea IMO. Quote
solo4652 Posted June 24, 2008 Author Posted June 24, 2008 Oh no!! These new Squiers have added another option! I like the look of the 60's classic - but is the spec any better or worse than the Squier VMP (which is £180 ish)? Quote
clauster Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 Bridge looks more substantial on the new one at a glance Quote
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