multibassification Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Hey I was just wondering what are the main differences between the squier vintage modified p bass, [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product.asp?id=5403"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product.asp?id=5403[/url] and the squier standard p bass special, [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/squier-standard-p-bass-special/3822"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/squier...ss-special/3822[/url] and has anyone played one of them ? Quote
neepheid Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Main differences: 1 has 1 pickup, 1 has 2 (no prizes for that one, I guess) The VM P has a wider neck (41mm at nut) than a Standard P (Jazz width - 38mm). May not seem like a lot, but crucial for some. The VM range probably has a slightly better value retention than the Standard. Quote
Jerry_B Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 Satin pewter metallic Squier P bass Specials seem to be more rare than the other varieties in that range - I guess this is due to that fact that only that colour has a matching headstock. Quote
multibassification Posted February 16, 2010 Author Posted February 16, 2010 [quote name='neepheid' post='747427' date='Feb 16 2010, 04:36 PM']Main differences: 1 has 1 pickup, 1 has 2 (no prizes for that one, I guess) The VM P has a wider neck (41mm at nut) than a Standard P (Jazz width - 38mm). May not seem like a lot, but crucial for some. The VM range probably has a slightly better value retention than the Standard.[/quote] So sound wise is there much difference ? Quote
Guest MoJo Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 If we're really honest with ourselves, there's very little difference between the sound of any modern passive p-bass or any half decent clone. This has been my experience. Check out this video and see for yourself [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6Cd98DH__U&feature=related"]here on YouTube[/url] Quote
Cat Burrito Posted February 16, 2010 Posted February 16, 2010 You'll notice a jump in quality, not unlike the difference between a MIM standard and a MIM Classic. The entry level Squiers are fine but the VM basses are future classics and I don't say that lightly! Quote
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