Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS (Short Scale)
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An affordable short-scale Jaguar Bass with classic Fender style!
The all-new Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS puts classic Fender looks into a distinctively sharp-looking, great-sounding, and super-versatile short-scale Squier bass model.
The Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS features include a sleek offset-waist body and ultra-slim 30”-scale maple neck, with the added one-two punch of a booming split-single-coil Precision Bass® middle pickup paired with a growling Jazz Bass® single-coil bridge pickup. More than just a student model, the Jaguar Bass Special SS is perfect for players of all kinds who appreciate the comfort of a short-scale instrument.
Features
- Agathis body
- C-shaped, 30"-scale maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard with 20 medium jumbo frets
- Split single coil Precision Bass pickup (middle) and single coil Jazz Bass pickup (bridge)
Superior tone, smooth playability, great comfort, and fantastic value. Order now!
Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS (Short Scale) Specifications:
- 30" scale
- Nut width: 1-1/2"
- 9-1/2" fretboard radius
Review Snapshot®
by PowerReviews(based on 48 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fun to play (22)
- Good feel (22)
- Good tone (16)
- Solid electronics (12)
- Good pick up (11)
Cons
- Fret buzz (4)
Best Uses
- Practicing (15)
- Jamming (13)
- Small venues (10)
- Recording (8)
- School bands (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (14), Professional musician (8), Novice (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
My left Hand No Longer Hurts When I Jam....
In short... I love it... I can smoke scales on this thing with no pain. I've played blues with it with the guys I jam with that do that, I've also ...Read complete review
In short... I love it... I can smoke scales on this thing with no pain. I've played blues with it with the guys I jam with that do that, I've also rocked out on it and it's better for that than blues, but, you can get any sound you need to get out of it. Works really good with my 100watt Roland COSM amp, and equally well with my 450watt Behringer head and bottom. All I can say is WOW. If you are even thinking about it... Pull the trigger!
This bass guitar is very light on extra features, but at this price point, I have no complaints. Really not a "Jaguar" in how Fender originally meant the term, but in body style only. That's okay though, as you get plenty for your hard earned money. The single tone control works well enough, and the volume pot's do their job without "scratchy" sounds if you use them for song dynamics.
For the coin, are you kidding me? This thing is VERY nice. I also have two Fender Jazzies, and the paint, pocket, and neck on this thing is very comparable. This is a good working guitar, and I intend on working with it. Not just for students, some of us have pain for various reasons while we play, and for some, a short scale is a "godsend". The only complaint quality wise is that the single coil tailpiece pickup is very weak on it's own. Okay for coloring the sound of the split coil, and I may,after a bit, put a new one in... but that would be only because I want to, you would not have to. It would still be a perfectly serviceable guitar just stock.
As stated above, a quality working guitar... I got it for a great price. I just don't see how you can get much more "value" for your money than that. I'm not kidding when I say I plan on gigging with it. It rocks!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Nice little bass
Compared to the Mikro bass it doesn't seem like a "toy"...although the Mikro has served me well for couple of years now. It also seems a bit more suit...Read complete review
Compared to the Mikro bass it doesn't seem like a "toy"...although the Mikro has served me well for couple of years now. It also seems a bit more suited to the classic rock cover band I'm playing in now...can get good country and blues sounds out of it as well. The Mikro seemed to function soundwise better in the metal band I was playing in.
This is my second short scale bass, the first being an Ibanez Mikro bass which I also bought off of MF and I love it. This is a 30" scale and I notice no trouble changing over from the Mikro's 28" scale; the longer scale neck gives the impression that this bass is a little bigger than the Mikro which people make fun of as being so small looking on me (6' 250lbs.). Which is of no consequence to me as I play these small basses because of my bad back and tendonitis in my wrists, which makes playing all my normal and long scale basses painful these days as I get older. The smaller basses have allowed me to have fun again at gigs and 4 hours of playing on the smaller basses every night does not completely wipe me out the next day.
All the parts are solid and it has survived a couple of falls and such, since it doesn't even come with a gig bag...cheapskates. As the years go on I'm getting fed up with the nickle and diming Fender/Squire engages in with their new products. I miss the days when you got a nice hardshell or tweed case included in the price of the guitar. So the tuning heads have survived a couple of bashes that the chinese ones on my expensive Fender Jag didn't survive and had to be replaced...I will keep these until damaged and then buy better locking ones. Pickups are good, I will probably eventually at least change the jazz pu. A little noisy when near my amp but I'm sure a little foil grounding will help that. Sounds awesome as is out of the box thru my Behringer bass head and '67 Kustom cab w/2x15".
Again, the shipping left a lot to be desired. Packed like crap and again a miracle worthy of making me believe in a God...the box had been completely severed and retaped together...I'm assuming that no company in the world would ship a box out looking like that (although every guitar/bass I've bought from MF has come in this kind of shape); therefor it must be UPS's fault and several in the past I've known for sure that the BROWN lived up to their color's name.
Only a couple of "dings" on surface of paint, nothing worth sending back over. Same condition my speakers arrived in a couple of weeks ago...UPS is garbage. Worthless shipping company. Everything I get from MF is F'd up. I've sent several expensive items back that didn't work and every guitar/bass I have gotten (half a dozen or so over the years) has a least one little nick somewhere from being beaten completely to crap during shipping. MF should really look into allow other forms of shipping..ie. USPS, FedEx, blah blah blah. If I was anal about damage done I would send every thing back each time to MF, but I only buy gear that I think can survive a tough time on the road and in low life bars and bar fights. Everything gets nicked up during the first gig, so there is no point to worring about a few nicks during shipping...it's just become a pet peeve of mine over the years.
For the money and Made In Indonesia it is an excellent quality little bass...has survived a half dozen gigs in the 2 weeks I've had it without the case or gig bag that it didn't come with. Played it straight out of the box with no adjustments since I got it...plays nice. Strings are cheap but no biggie...the gigs hardly pay enough for a set of good strings, and I figure the audience won't know the "sonic" difference after a couple of beers. PU's decent, probably change the Jazz PU, it's a bit weak. Gears and bridge are sufficient for now.
Excellent value for the money.
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Pros
- Easy to play
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Tone
Cons
- None That I Can Find
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Live Performance
- Practicing
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS (Short Scale):
I have an Aerodyne Jazz, 2 MIM Jazz, and a vintage Gibson Ripper. I was leery of Squire products until I got this Jaguar. Now I find myself playing this bass more than the others. The thin short scale neck is fast and easy to play. It's also very light. You can play 4 or 5 hour gigs and not get shoulder or neck fatigue.
Pros
- Good Feel
- Great Feel And Tone
- Light Weight Quick Neck
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- Needed Setup Out Of Box
Best Uses
- Practicing
- Recording
- Small gigs
- Small Venues
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS (Short Scale):
Out of the box it needed adjustment, as all new instruments do. The Agaitha wood sounds good, and the pick-ups were good too. I may replace them in a year or 2, but for now, they work perfectly. I play more guitar than bass, but the gigs I do with this will be easier on my back...it's not a heavy bass like a standard P-J bass a nice plus,and considedration for an old guy like me..
My only complaint? = Musicians friend email note "It has shipped" sent to me on Monday, and it did not really leave the wsrehouse until Wednesday. It got here in less than 5 days, so it's a minor issue, and, the instrument was as described.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Light Weight
Cons
- Poor Pick Up
- Poor Quality Craftsmanship
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS (Short Scale):
Good bass. Very light weight and easy to use. The body is WAY too soft. The screws on the control plate were stripped from the wood when I received it and causes buzzing. I'm also worried about the strap buttons pulling out from the wood. Neck was straight and pick-ups are pretty good for as cheap as this bass was. The strings it came with were AWFUL...changed them immediately and got an instantly better sound.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- Jazz Pickup Poor Output
Best Uses
- Practicing
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS (Short Scale):
I picked up this Squire Jaguar for a good price. My only Con is the Jazz pickup not much output but again this isn't a P Bass or J Bass...you always get what you pay for. Otherwise it plays well with good tone. Supirsed by the nice work on the neck and the body was perfect. i'm happy with it.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS (Short Scale):
I'm a guitarist who likes to play bass occasionally. I already have a 70's Precision Special, and don't like it much; it is very heavy, and the standard scale is a little too much when I transition from 6 string guitar to bass. I bought this instrument on an impulse, and must say that it's a lot of fun and a good bargain. Fit and finish are excellent, and I like the p-bass/jazz bass pickup combination. I confess, I've "looked down my nose" at Squier guitars in the past, but feel that the quality in this price range is first rate.
I also purchased an inexpensive case on the same order, and it too is of good quality.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
- Versatile
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS (Short Scale):
This bass is probably one of the best basses ever produced. The short scale makes playing much easier and less straining. The Jaguar is very versitile as I play genres ranging from Metal to Disco to Pop. The pickups give great, varied tones for every genre of music which I find is a fantastic attribute for a bass to have. If you are a beginner or a highly experienced bassist then I recommend this bass.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Looks sexy
Cons
- Slight Twang On A String
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS (Short Scale):
I bought this bass as something to learn on. It's spectacular. I love that it's a short stroke, too, cause my hands just don't stretch very far. I named mine "Gwen."
Pros
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- Fret Buzz
Best Uses
- Recording
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS (Short Scale):
I bought this bass for a very very low price(cheap). I didn't expect one that was played by Jaco Pastorius. I use it to record and it's fine. After a 15 minute set-up, it played great. I also bought a very cheap gig bag to go with it.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS (Short Scale):
I have nothing negative whatsoever to say about this bass.
I was in a horrible accident 6 years ago that left me with two bashed up shoulders, no pectoral muscle on my left and very little external rotation to my left.
Since then, everything I play is short and I mostly play on my right hip instead of in front of me, so as to be able to play on the first 5 frets.
I didn't comment on the sound or electronics because they don't interest me. I am putting Batolini's in it and that was the plan before I bought it.
So, I have no opinion on those features. Honestly I haven't plugged it in and probably won't until I replace the electronics. That's just how I am.
The neck is great, the frets are great, the setup wasn't bad. I put a set of Rotosound Flatwounds on it and dialed it in. The bridge is even great.
I am buying another one today, because I record with a band that uses 3 tunings. That will give me 3 basses in short scale, the two Jags and one custom built Thunderbird in 30" scale.
If I hadn't already owned the Thunderbird, I'd have one of these in each color by week's end.
BUY THIS BASS!
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Gigging
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special SS (Short Scale):
I play in a band that does 60's music and I favor the short scale bass,...easier to play for me. The look is also vintage so it's a fit! I put Rotosound flatwounds on it. It works great for me,..I run it through an LR Baggs Para Acoustic DI for a preamp and it sounds great. I'm happy. A very nice bass for the money,...exceptional value!
