Squier Jazz (new) vs MiM Jazz (used)

[Perry]

My budget for a bass is about £300. Do I buy a new Squier Jazz or MiM Jazz used?

[bonzodog]

I have a squier vintage modified jazz and am very happy with it. Very light too. Then again ive never owned a MIM jazz

[interpol52]

Play a few of each and then decide. The VM Jazz basses are amazing in my opinion, I have a MiM P bass (2013) and that is awesome too.

With a good setup I don't think you will go wrong with either to be honest.

[Marvin]

Get a Sire Marcus Miller V7, it'll knock the other two into the long grass.

[Cato]

Faced with a similar choice I went for a Squier VM70s, purely because I think they are better looking than anything in the MiM range. It's a lovely bass with one of the nicest necks I've played.

I did upgrade the pickups and change the bridge though, not there was much wrong with the originals, I just fancied modding the bass a bit.

Edited September 12, 2016 by Cato

[Painy]

Love my Squier VM Precision to bits. Always my go to gigging bass over my Fender (Chinese Modern Player rather than MIM though) Jazz.

Edited September 12, 2016 by Painy

[ead]

There's a very nice Squier Silver Series Jazz on here for less than your budget so not in either category! It used to be mine but I foolishly sold it and then subsequently bought another one.

[discreet]

MIM - If it were a Road Worn...

[LayDownThaFunk]

Sandberg Jazz copy.

[Roger2611]

I voted for the MIM jazz, I know the Squier's are excellent basses but I just think the MIM bass is a touch better, but play both and buy whichever you prefer

[Perry]

Thanks everyone for your advice 😎

[PaulWarning]

buy a second hand Squier and save some dosh, I've never bought a brand new bass you'll never get your money back ( you lose 20% VAT for start) if you don't like it

Edited September 13, 2016 by PaulWarning

[steve-bbb]

i have an affinity series J 2009 ish is bloody awesome

[Woodinblack]

Try both - I did and ended up with a CV squier.