Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special

[SharksDontSleep]

Hi,
Looking seriously at this:
http://intl.fender.com/en-GB/squier/basses/jaguar/vintage-modified-jaguar-bass-special-rosewood-fingerboard-crimson-red-transparent/

Anyone got any opinions?

[IanR]

Hi,

I have the same bass but in black. I use it for recording bass on my songs. Check out my last 4-5 songs. All have this bass on it. It is quite versatile and has a few very good and usable tones.

I like it a lot because it has a shorter scale and feels like a guitar to play rather than having the normal long bass neck.

If you are after an affordable and useful bass for the studio, then I would say look no further.

cheers,

Ian

[SharksDontSleep]

Cheers Ian.
The Jag I'm looking at is the long scale version of the one that you've got & with active tone control, but it's still nice to hear of someone else using one of the Squier Jag models.
I'll now have a listen to your songs, especially for the bass 

[Johnny Robbo]

Don't know much about basses, but I've played a few of the Squier Vintage Modified guitars & they're excellent. I'd say, go for it!

[Blooby]

I have two Squier basses (fretted & fretless), which are both on my last post ("Thud"). I paid less than $300 for both of them combined. Although I'm no bass player, I have no complaints.

The Jag looks awesome. Go for it, so the gear whores in us can live vicariously through you.

Blooby

[Hook]

I too think you should buy it...more so for us but I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Rock on!

[Flash Harry]

I have a couple of Squier vintage jazzes and I have an American Deluxe Jazz, of the three, the 70's re-issue Squier has the nicest feel and tone.

I had to put a bit of work into them all, the Squiers more so than the Fender, straightening the neck, a bit of a reseat and some truss rod twiddling, bridge and pickup setting, but once done (assuming you stick to your favourite strings), the work should last for 12 months or more before a tweak is needed.

I think what I'm saying is that the Squier stuff is impressively good once it's right. Make sure that the one you choose isn't a mile away from where you need it. I'm very happy with all of mine.

Thinking about it, I have three Squiers....

[Pete C]

I have a Squier Affinity P Bass which is just about the cheapest in their range but it has a lovely neck - the VM should be even better. Go for it !!

Pete

[Farrell Jackson]

I've had a Squire Vintage modified Jazz bass 34" scale for 3 years now. It cost me about $300 and it's very good in all aspects. It works well with or without a pick but I prefer no pick with it. If this one got stolen, I wouldn't hesitate to get another so I say buy it! The red finish with the Jag style body is very attractive!

Farrell

[SharksDontSleep]

Cheers for the advice & Merry Christmas one & all.
I think I've found the site to buy from:
http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_squier_vintmodjaguar_bass_sp_3.htm
Will hopefully be pressing the button over the next couple of days