woodywyatt Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) I’ve recently purchased a Squier vintage modified 70's as a back up bass, my main bass is a Rickenbacker 4003. I have been so surprised with how good the Squier VM 70's plays and sounds I’m now even considering selling on the Ric and buying an original Fender However, would it be worth the spend? Apart from wood quality is there really that much difference? If so, which model would sound like (and hopefully better) than the Squier vintage modified 70’s? Theres so many Fender Jazz models no idea where to start! Quite like the look of the Geddy Lee version. Any help appreciated Edited January 12, 2015 by woodywyatt Quote
Woodinblack Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 You would have to try it - I recently tried the PBass in american / mexican and squier CV and walked out with the CV. I believe the american almost certainly has better hardware and pickups, but I can buy those separately. So best idea is get yourself to a shop and see what works for you. Quote
0175westwood29 Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 only good things to say about my vm jazz, but as above get out and play a few fenders and see how they compare to your squier if its just the fact they play the some but the pickups in one are better the price of new pickups or a new bridge will be much less than the difference in the 2 basses prices. andy Quote
Mornats Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Another one here to say go out and try some. Quality varies and some basses will speak to you and others won't, whether they're USA, Mex or Squier. I've always had Squiers sounding and playing nice to me but USA Fenders have been hit (but what a hit) or miss (which can be a very disappointing miss). Quote
Lozz196 Posted January 12, 2015 Posted January 12, 2015 Yep, try a bunch of them and see which you like the best. It`s also worth trying out more than one of the same model as individual instruments can either sing out to you, or holler go away. Quote
Bassassin Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Keep the Rick, Keep the VMJ, read this thread! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/252421-ditching-fender-for-squier/ Having had a bunch of excellent Squiers over the years, I think you'd be paying for the name & not a lot else. And these days Fender's a franchise, not a manufacturer. Jon. Quote
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