NBD...I knew what to expect but was still surprised!

[jd56hawk]

One of those new basses you find you just can't stop staring at!

 

Edited July 25, 2023 by jd56hawk

[crazycloud]

2 hours ago, jd56hawk said:

One of those new basses you find you just can't stop staring at!

I can.

[Rich]

Well I like it. More details please?

[jd56hawk]

1 hour ago, Rich said:

Well I like it. More details please?

Fit and finish as fine as a bass that costs three times as much.
Lighter than I expected...my Contemporary Active P bass weighs a ton!
The neck is as smooth as silk, great fretwork, too.
I've heard that the stock strings on Squiers aren't very good, but these are just fine...I'm waiting for a set of Galli flatwounds, but roundwound fans won't be disappointed with the ones that come from the factory.

Funny, because I've never been a fan of Fender active basses, but I have three C Squiers. Maybe they just work better with flatwounds or tapewounds.

[uncle psychosis]

Very nice. 

 

Was tempted by one of these myself! 

[Bevan7]

Nice bass. Is your mute cut from the foam in the packaging of fender pickups? I use that too.

[jd56hawk]

3 hours ago, Bevan7 said:

Nice bass. Is your mute cut from the foam in the packaging of fender pickups? I use that too.

Thanks.

Window-installation foam and felt.

Edited July 22, 2023 by jd56hawk

[Bevan7]

Oh cool, custom colours, I love it!

[Bevan7]

This is the fender pickup packaging foam, same colour scheme.

[jd56hawk]

19 minutes ago, Bevan7 said:

This is the fender pickup packaging foam, same colour scheme.

I'd say that's a big coincidence, but...

 

[SurroundedByManatees]

Like. It's great to see how Squier puts out nice "different" basses. I'm really enjoying my Rascal so maybe this range could exceed expectations too (of course depending on the individual instrument).

 

I would definitely buy one if I could find a reason.... Well, I don't have a 5-er...🤔