Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass
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A retro-inspired funk machine that anybody can afford.
The Vintage Modified Jazz Bass from Squier features a one-piece hard maple neck, maple body, and Duncan Designed Jazz Bass pickups. It can deliver punchy tone for the ultimate funk sound whether you play fingerstyle or slap-n-pop. Black binding and block inlays, black pickguard, and chrome hardware give it plenty of visual style.
Features
- Vintage Modified Jazz Bass
- Soft maple body
- One-piece maple neck
- Maple fingerboard
- Black block inlays
- Bound neck
- 20 large frets
- 34" scale
- Chrome hardware
- Vintage-style butterfly tuners
- Vintage-style 4-saddle bridge
- 3-ply black/white/black pickguard
- 2 single-coil Duncan Designed™ JB101 Jazz Bass pickups with Alnico V magnets
It's an affordable instrument with killer vibe for true funk disciples. Order yours now!
Review Snapshot®
by PowerReviews(based on 242 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fun to play (15)
- Good feel (14)
- Good tone (13)
- Good pick up (9)
- Solid electronics (6)
Cons
- Fret buzz (5)
Best Uses
- Jamming (13)
- Practicing (10)
- Recording (9)
- Small venues (9)
- Rock concerts (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (9), Professional musician (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Give Squier it's due
First I think it's time we dispelled the issue of painted blocks and binding on the neck. They are "not" painted on as so many people have carelessly observed. Look closel...Read complete review
First I think it's time we dispelled the issue of painted blocks and binding on the neck. They are "not" painted on as so many people have carelessly observed. Look closely and you will find they are proper inlays as is the binding. I can attest to this personally after I accidently popped a few blocks out refinishing the neck.
I have both MIM and American jazz basses and this feels, plays and sounds as good while having it's own disctinctive tone the others can't reproduce. It's become my main giging instrument. The pickups are incredible and will hold there own against the MIM and American models as well. Don't listen to all this rubish about changing out the pickups. I've swapped out for fender 60's over wound, and 70's as well with no appreciable difference. In the end I couldn't justify the cost associated with the subtle nuances that came with the price tag. Duncun did their homework on these and nailed the tone quite accurately. I read a review that stated they sounded "unrefined" compared to their American counterparts. That assesment is inaccurate at best. They are good enough that I've put these pickups in a few custom basses I built from Warmoth and USA Custom Guitars. I get nothing but compliments on my sound from soundmen as well as audience members. Proof's in the pudding.
Fit and finish are excellent as these are made on the same CNC machines that Fender uses. What might have been true of Squiers overall quality, and quality control, in decades past is no longer an issue. Fit and finish are first rate. I own three of these and they are all superbly constructed.
This bass does things my American Jazz won't do. I'm not aware that Fender even offers a complete maple bass which is a distinctive sound the squier has to itself. This makes it unique.
The only downside to this instrument is that you have to dig through a few to find one that has well matched grains and nicer fretboards. The affordability of this bass is due largely in part to the fact that they aren't spending a lot of time matching up grains on 2 and 3 piece bodies. Some look better than others and it may take some time to find one that appeals to your taste.
I'm quite amazed that some people consider this bass and entry level instrument. The only thing "entry level" is the price and I think people would do well to start seeing it for what it really is. I think there is still a stigma people associate with Squier, that needs to go. I also believe that many people just aren't willing to sucumb to the idea that this bass really can compete with a Genuine Fender, and in some regards outperform it. It's not just good for the money, it's good "period". The only modifications I've made to mine are replacing the bridge with a Leo Quan BA 3, vintage correct knobs and custom clear coat to the fretboard for cosmetics. (Yes I left the "Squier Logo on the headstock.)
I'm still constantly amazed at how good this thing sounds, the clarity, the structure of overtones and harmonics it reproduces with such fortitude, and the growly mids that cut through screeching guitars.
I love my genuine Fender basses for sure. Am I a Squier advocate? Yeah, I'm sold on them for sure because they hold their own at a fraction of the price . If you want a quality Jazz bass that you will hold onto for a lifetime, you owe it to yourself to try one the Vintage Modified Jazz Basses.
Sure the pots and hardware could be better
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Another great Squier!!
First of all and I can not stress this enough. Learning to set-up your own guitar, is as important as learning to play. Even having a person do it for you really doesn't help...Read complete review
First of all and I can not stress this enough. Learning to set-up your own guitar, is as important as learning to play. Even having a person do it for you really doesn't help. Learning how to intonation and do truss rod adjustments, etc... is a further bound and understanding of your guitar. What you may think is a bad playing guitar may just need a proper set-up. The bass I am reviewing, I set up after buying and did minor additional adjustments over the course of a month.
This is another fine Squier. The look is outstanding. There are some minor issues with the finish on the neck, but its really not a problem. Nice low action...no buzzing frets. The pickup are booming and tight. I am a professionally player, I have no day job. This is how I pay my rent, and I would have no fears about taking this bass on the road. The price is great too... stuff gets stolen on the road and this would be way less painful to lose then a 2,000 dollar Fender.
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Recording
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass:
Sounds very good, clear and easy to play. I am very satisfied. I am a lead guitar but I like to have a bass for recording my originals. This bass is just as good as the expensive ones.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- everything
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass:
this is the best squire I ever played!this bass is better than some of the high end fender j-basses! this bass is excellent for rock, metal,funk, any type of music. i saw and played this bass at my local guitar center and i was completely blown away!!!!!!!! seriously what a steal!!! but sadly they only had it in natural so i went and bought the 3 toned sunburst because i found it more attractive. but other than that this is good for beginners,experts everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- Fret Buzz
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- Small Venues
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass:
I've played fender american standard jazz basses and loved loved loved the tone, but they were way out of my budget. I tried some of these babies, some of these the strings rattled too much or the action was too high. Most i've played, however are great. The strings and action flaws are still noticeable, but only if you are taking a close look for them. the sound is great and varied. It can be used for virtually anything from sex pistols to megadeth to rush to Eric Clapton. For the money this and a few other squiers)are the best basses around for 3x the price. If you can save up for and mim or mij however, you might want to settle with that.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass:
Bought this bass a year ago and right out of the box it has been great...For the price, I just don't think it can be beat. As has been said numererous times over, put on the strings of your liking and it's ready to go. Pick-up are strong, and the neck was set perfectly. Recently paired it with the Fender Rumble 75 watt, and it came to life even more. Buy this bass !!!
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Great Starter Bass
Cons
- Fret Buzz
- Questionable Electronics
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass:
After playing guitar for some time, I decided to switch to bass about 6 months ago. I did some research to find a good, cheap instrument. Seeing so many reviews for this bass, I thought why not? So I ordered, expecting it to arrive with some flaws in the craftsmanship, but I was pleasantly surprised to find it in near-perfect shape. The finish of the body and neck is far better than I expected for the price. Frets are great, although there is a very slight buzz around the 12th, but I can live with that. The only real problem I have with it is the soldering of the electronics. One of the solders for the capacitor on the tone knob looks like it's about to fall off. But I'm replacing all of the internals with a wiring kit from stewmac, which is twenty-five, so it's not a big deal for me. In my opinion, this bass is well worth the price. But to get the most out of it, you really need to set it up to your liking.
About the Sound
I tested basses from many different manufacturers at a local music store. I must say that while an Ibanez and others certainly have better action, the Ibanez's just dont have the fat, soulful sound of this classic.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Tone
Cons
- Poor Pick Up
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Small Venues
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass:
Bought this bass a couple of weeks ago and have been very impressed with it so far. The finish is beautiful, the neck was straight, and the action was low right out of the box. Once I threw some new strings on, we were ready to go. The pickups aren't particularly sensitive, but I was still able to quickly dial in exactly which sounds I wanted. Squier (and Fender) did a great job with this beauty. If you're on a tight budget but want that classic jazz bass sound, give this one a look. It'll be worth your time.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- School Bands
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass:
i love my new bass is neat insound
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Small Venues
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass:
I've been playing a friends 5 string bass for the last year and came to a point where I wanted my own, so I asked my wife for one for Christmas. After much research I settled on this Squier Modified Jazz and boy am I glad I did. After reading reviews I expected a long setup and tuning session but the bass came setup and pretty much tuned out of the box, within 15mins I was in the studio getting familiar with my new blonde chick!
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Smooth frets
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- Made Over Seas
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
- Small Venues
- Upgradable
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass:
This bass produces excellent tone and responce. Like any guitar, you have to set it up correctly to achieve that. All low end basses are upgradable, I happen to enjoy the way this baby sounds and the neck & frets glide beautifully. Great value, money well spent!
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
Cons
- Fret Buzz
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
Comments about Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass:
I am a guitar player and own fender Stratocasters and Gibson's.
I got this bass over the thanks giving holiday for adding bass tracks in my studio.
All I can say is it is really nice once you set the bass up. It has a poor setup out of the factory and you get a lot of fret buzz along with the strings are very high off the fret board.
It's also very heavy and should be since it a sold piece of Oak.
The bass is really nice for me. I have it plugged straight into my Focus rite Safire pro 40 and it has good dynamic range when normal playing and when I slap it. I have ordered some D'addario strings replacement strings now that I am sure I am going to keep it.
Get it if you are looking for a good reasonable bass and know how to set one up.
I am sure there are differences in it and a real Fender but I am not a bass player so it fits my needs perfectly.
