jonnythenotes Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 I just bought a Squier Precision for 50 quid, and I wonder if anyone knows if its any good or not, as there are so many variations, over so many years, that I am completely baffled. It is gloss black with a white plastic scratch plate, and Its in very good condition apart from a bit of buckle rash on the back. It also sounds much better than I thought it would, with a lovely warm, round sort of tone, moving to a thinner, toppier sound as you move the tone control around. At the headstock the following info is printed on one decal..... Squier Precision Bass Made In Japan by Fender. On a second decal below the letters 'uier' of Squier' is printed Serial Number P005534. I already know that 50 quid is probably good for this bass, or would it have been better spent on a couple of sets of strings... Thanks in advance guys....any info will be gratefully received... Quote
KiOgon Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 If it sounds good & plays OK - what's not to like? http://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx Your guitar was made at the Fuji-gen Plant (for Fender Japan), Japan in the Year(s): 1993 - 1994 Quote
hubrad Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 50 quid for a bass you seem to like ? Winner! :-) The Japanese ones usually go for rather more. Quote
Musky Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 It's a Silver Series bass! Lucky sod... these usually sell for £200 odd. Quote
dannybuoy Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 You've got the bass - you tell us if it's any good or not! They are sought after from that era, certainly better quality than most cheap basses, certainly good enough to gig with unless there are any issues with it. Quote
HowieBass Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Looks like a bargain to me assuming everything works the way it should. Enjoy it! Quote
Lozz196 Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Sounds like you`ve picked up a deal there, however really the answer to it being a waste or not is whether your hands and ears like the bass, not your eyes - not meaning to sound pompous there btw. My Korean Squier is a great bass and I love playing it, cost me £150. This Squier just has a special feel to it - as did the last Korean Squier I had and stupidly sold (which is why I went and bought the next one that came along). I suppose what I`m rambling on saying is, if you like playing an instrument, the money spent on it isn`t a waste. Quote
neepheid Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Any Squier for £50 is good going. If you like it then it's worth its weight in gold, to you Quote
UglyDog Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) If you decide it's not really your cup of tea after all, I will gladly take it off your hands for the 50 quid you paid for it Edited October 14, 2014 by UglyDog Quote
the boy Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I think this guy is pulling our leg. He knows it's a good bass at a great price and he's relishing in rubbing our noses in it. Jammy bugger. Quote
CamdenRob Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 The modern squires are excellent but the one I had when I first started was the worst bass I have ever had the misfortune to play... If I still had it I would pay you £50 to take it away.... Quote
jonnythenotes Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 Thanks chaps.. I really appreciate the comments. I have been playing active 5 strings for 15 years, with all the fancy whistles and bells etc that go with them, and completely lost site of the basics in this time. Since I picked this Squier up, I have realised how good it is to have a simple 4 string again. Sometimes it is nice to take away the things you THINK you need, paint yourself into a corner, and see how you manage with what you have left yourself,....and in this case it feels good. Since I posted the initial request for advice, have done a bit of poking around using the info and links you have given me, and for once, it looks like I have got a good deal. Thanks again fellas...It really is nice to get unbiased views, that are not driven by sales advisers in music shops seeking a sale. ....John Quote
Geek99 Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 50 quid for a silver series is great value Quote
jonnythenotes Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 Daft question...but what is a silver series ? Quote
Geek99 Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) http://www.activemusician.com/Squier-History--t2i199 Very high quality copy of the real thing Also http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squier Edited October 14, 2014 by Geek99 Quote
jonnythenotes Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 Thanks Geek99....I almost feel like an expert now after reading that lot. I have also googled a few decals of the 'Silver' model P bass, and they are identical too mine, but mine does not have the word Silver at the end of the headstock....One way or another I will get a photo of it on to this thread... and thanks again for your help... Quote
Geek99 Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) No problem You got a serious bargain there I'm not an expert but you do see the occasional transitional model that doesn't quite fit the patterns stated Edited October 14, 2014 by Geek99 Quote
jonnythenotes Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 Hi Geek.....again. I have managed to get photos of it on, but I had to create a separate thread. In case you have not spotted it, its Squier Precision...or a waste of money...photos. Quote
Paul S Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I'll give you £100 for it - and you double your money! Quote
jonnythenotes Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 Thanks for the offer Paul, but I am going to stick with it for a while and get back into appreciating a simple 4 string bass. I was very fortunate to spot it in a charity shop, so at least the 50 quid went to where it is needed. As for me, I am not going to look a gift horse in the mouth...just be glad I spotted it. If I can't get on with it, I will let you know...and thanks again.. Quote
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