BrunoBass Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I popped into PMT Birmingham earlier today and they had a couple of Squier Starcaster guitars on display, just in. A Classic Vibe and a lower priced Affinity version. Having fancied one of the discontinued Fender Modern Player basses I asked if Squier had a bass version coming? They weren’t sure, and there’s nothing on Fender’s website. Does anyone know if a Squier Classic Vibe Starcaster Bass is imminent? They can have my money now if there is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I always thought that the Starcaster range was the bottom of the bottom of the range, below the Affinity range for Littlewoods catalogue and Argos etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Delberthot said: I always thought that the Starcaster range was the bottom of the bottom of the range, below the Affinity range for Littlewoods catalogue and Argos etc The Starcaster name has been used as a budget range, I’m talking about the Starcaster model. https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/fender-starcaster-bass-guitar-in-black Incidentally the Affinity range are perfectly adequate instruments, despite their low price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 It's a great looking bass, shame they discontinued that whole series, maybe didn't sell enough to justify continuing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxyFuze Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I had one briefly; lovely rich sound to it and well built (although the jack was quite loose). I dare say they were overpriced, being Chinese-made, and there is still a stigma about instruments from there. I may also suggest they had a wave of popularity when Royal Blood came to the fore, but the fashion has since passed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 The starcaster guitars are listed on the Fender site, but there's no mention of a bass version. I'd take that as a 'no' or perhaps a 'not yet' https://shop.fender.com/en-GB/search?q=starcaster&lang=en_GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted November 20, 2019 Author Share Posted November 20, 2019 4 hours ago, foxyFuze said: I dare say they were overpriced, being Chinese-made The price is what put me off when they were released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borntohang Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 The Starcaster bass was only briefly in the Modern Player range IIRC, so I wouldn't expect a Squier anytime soon. Same for the Coronado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 4 hours ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: The starcaster guitars are listed on the Fender site, but there's no mention of a bass version. I'd take that as a 'no' or perhaps a 'not yet' https://shop.fender.com/en-GB/search?q=starcaster&lang=en_GB They look nice!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosi Y'Anarchy Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 I think a Squier Starcaster Bass would be fantastic. I really wanted a Fender one, but a few things put me off. As Squier have resurrected the Starcaster model, it wouldn't be impossible to think that they would bring a bass out. It would also give the Squier bass line something they don't have, a hollow body bass! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 TBH why would anyone have a Starcaster when they could have a 335 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted November 23, 2019 Author Share Posted November 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: TBH why would anyone have a Starcaster when they could have a 335 ? Cost, aesthetics, personal preference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 11 hours ago, BrunoBass said: Cost, aesthetics, personal preference... To be honest, I think it's a bit like the 'uncanny valley' effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 14 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: TBH why would anyone have a Starcaster when they could have a 335 ? Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder - I think these are gorgeous and absolutely love the offset body and headstock. For me they add a different flavour to the usual symmetrical double cutaway hollow bodies. If Squier do throw a model into the ring I'll be having a close look and listen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Weren’t the Fender editions actually Chinese made? Presumably Squier couldn’t make them any cheaper in Indonesia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 I’d still like a natural one. they were pretty heavy for a short scale hollow body but sounded nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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