paddy109 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Guys, I am looking to upgrade from my Squier and wonder whether a Fender Standard MIM is a good choice? The used price range certainly fits my budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Try one out. If you like it more than your current bass then it's a good choice. I would say the nicest "fender" I've ever played was a Squier VM Jazz though! It's all personal opinion really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Yes, but try a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy109 Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Trying before hand is good advice but just finding time to visit my nearest shop which is 20 miles and ball ache parking ain't gonna happen anytime soon. The Squier Jazz I have might be nice and it certainly is immaculate but it just lacks something. It could be I am just used to my Squier CIJ precision. I do want to give another Jazz a go before deciding it's not for me 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubsonicSimpleton Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Can you put your finger on what your current jazz lacks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organic Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 After getting used to a Squier VM I tried a MIM and found it disappointing - no better in terms of feel and the VM's pickups had more bottom end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I agree with other comments, the VM squiers are very good and to be honest I have never found the Mexican made fenders to be any better. The only exception, in my opinion is the Roadworn Jazz, it is incredibly good if you can live with the aesthetics. Lakland would be worth a look too, very solid and lovely necks with a vintage fender vibe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 For the price of 2nd hand MIM Fender Jazz you can get a Sire V7. I always regard Mex Fenders as incredibly expensive for what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornats Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 My Squier VM is more than equal to my MIM Fender precision. I upgraded the electronics and pickups on it and it sounds awesome. Like others have said, try a MIM jazz and see if you feel it's better than your current bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.noisy Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) I remember many years ago one of my first basses was a Squier PJ, and I didn't realise how good it was until I started to look for an upgrade. I went to a few shops in London and started checking out Fender Jazzes, and I was completely disappointed, because none of the basses I tried was any better than the Squier and I just couldn't justify spending so much money just for the badge. It took a long time, and I remember that I upgraded to a MIJ Geddy Lee, it was such a great bass, sounded and felt totally amazing. So, go and try some basses, and I'd recommend looking for a second hand Japanese Geddy's, as these usually go for similar price of new MIM Jazz or even cheaper. Edited March 30, 2016 by mr.noisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Good advice here, make sure you try before you buy as your 'upgrade' may turn out to be a 'side grade', or even worse a downgrade! I sold my white VM Precision years ago to fund a US Standard, which did not sound as good as the Squier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 [quote name='paddy109' timestamp='1459296578' post='3015315'] The Squier Jazz I have might be nice and it certainly is immaculate but it just lacks something. [/quote] I felt the VM's lacked a certain something - couldn't say what, and still bought one (I wanted to try fretless). Th eCV's I tried at the same time on the other hand definitely did have it (still don't know what though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 [quote name='paddy109' timestamp='1459280326' post='3015125'] Guys, I am looking to upgrade from my Squier and wonder whether a Fender Standard MIM is a good choice? The used price range certainly fits my budget. [/quote] You have to try them and see. Some MIM basses will definitely feel amazing, others not so much. In general I don't think you'll find it a huge upgrade. Those VM basses are pretty decent. Definitely a matter of trying basses until you find one that you feel is an improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy109 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Thanks for the advice everyone. Not sure what it is that I didn't like about the VM, perhaps it was just a little too scrawny in the neck and a bit shiny and new - but that can't be it in total! I bought it in 'used' condition but essentially it was like a brand new bass. I have only ever had my hands on a few bass guitars - making the transition from upright ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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