matthijs Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 They are really gems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I picked up the Squier Vintage Modified. Once I did a proper setup on it, it plays beautifully, comparable to an american. Only catch is the electronics are not as good, but I will upgrade them at some point. Even once I do that, I will be way under price point of an American considering I got this one for under $300 Canadian with a hard case. I had one of those ordered for a while, but it looks like they might have redone their line based on specific years. I don't see a vintage modified, but there's one that looks similar which says it's styled after a '77 I think I'm just going to get one of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidious911 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Damn that is a pretty one! I tried to order the vintage modified too, but it was seriously back ordered apparently. I ended up getting mine off Kijiji (Canadian Craigslist). My one thing I really cared about was I wanted block inlays (yes I'm picky). I've debated that when I do upgrade the bass, going to the American style they offer in some of their basses, active pickups, with push/pull for active/passive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Damn that is a pretty one! I tried to order the vintage modified too, but it was seriously back ordered apparently. I ended up getting mine off Kijiji (Canadian Craigslist). My one thing I really cared about was I wanted block inlays (yes I'm picky). I've debated that when I do upgrade the bass, going to the American style they offer in some of their basses, active pickups, with push/pull for active/passive. I wonder if that particular one is discontinued. There isn't a "vintage modified" but rather a '77, '70, etc The '70 looks nearly identical to the vintage modified I tried to get. And yeah, the whole natural look with black pickguard and block inlays looks amazing. How is the hardware on yours? the squiers generally have cheap hardware, but I'd only really replace it if it affected the tuning stability etc. Having said that, I have an older squier series fender strat (which is basically a MIM standard with squier hardware) and I've only replaced the saddles because of how filthy they were. The machine heads are the absolute cheapest there are (the trapezoidal ones found on the $100 bullet strats) and aren't that smooth and a bit wobbly, but they do hold tuning well. It's nothing special, but the sad thing is that it sounds better than my others. I haven't tried too many of the recent squiers, but they do seem nice. Actually tempted to get the Simon Neil strat too...it would be wrong not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidious911 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I wonder if that particular one is discontinued. There isn't a "vintage modified" but rather a '77, '70, etc The '70 looks nearly identical to the vintage modified I tried to get. And yeah, the whole natural look with black pickguard and block inlays looks amazing. How is the hardware on yours? the squiers generally have cheap hardware, but I'd only really replace it if it affected the tuning stability etc. Having said that, I have an older squier series fender strat (which is basically a MIM standard with squier hardware) and I've only replaced the saddles because of how filthy they were. The machine heads are the absolute cheapest there are (the trapezoidal ones found on the $100 bullet strats) and aren't that smooth and a bit wobbly, but they do hold tuning well. It's nothing special, but the sad thing is that it sounds better than my others. I haven't tried too many of the recent squiers, but they do seem nice. Actually tempted to get the Simon Neil strat too...it would be wrong not to. Mine holds it tuning incredibly. I could go weeks without having to touch it really. The pots are meh, they sometimes crackle, but I never really touch them so they don't bother me. I will replace them when I do an overhaul of it. Bridge is fine too, no complains there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Damn that is a pretty one! I tried to order the vintage modified too, but it was seriously back ordered apparently. I ended up getting mine off Kijiji (Canadian Craigslist). My one thing I really cared about was I wanted block inlays (yes I'm picky). I've debated that when I do upgrade the bass, going to the American style they offer in some of their basses, active pickups, with push/pull for active/passive. Keep it passive, if you really want something cool, get this: Aguilar OPB-1 pre-amp, but then built into a pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidious911 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Given apparently it is impossible to find via the name in the image, know of any videos of it in action? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Good question, it's something my bass luthier in Nijmegen built, I can ask them to upload one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dramatic Hammer Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 How long does it take to get approved on Basschat? There's a cheap bass on there I really want but I still can't sign in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Mine holds it tuning incredibly. I could go weeks without having to touch it really. The pots are meh, they sometimes crackle, but I never really touch them so they don't bother me. I will replace them when I do an overhaul of it. Bridge is fine too, no complains there. that's cool. i bet they're alpha mini pots. i think the electronics are the biggest weakness in these. (referring to the pots etc, not too sure about the pickups). I do know that the older squier i mentioned sounded great even in stock form, and i was actually hesitant to replace the stock pickups in case those were part of the reason it sounded so nice. the electronics were in bad shape due to age though, so those had to go. Given apparently it is impossible to find via the name in the image, know of any videos of it in action? Search has failed me too. Doesn't seem to be listed on their website either (or maybe it hasn't been officially released?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 How long does it take to get approved on Basschat? There's a cheap bass on there I really want but I still can't sign in! shouldn't take a minute. If you want me to PM someone send me a link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dramatic Hammer Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Can log in now but can't post or PM! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/228564-aria-stb-jb-3ts-l79a-4-string-jazz-with-p-neck-in-sunburst/page__p__2392918__hl__aria%20jazz__fromsearch__1#entry2392918 Is the bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'll send him a link to here, just explain that you're a cool dude Sent him a PM, let us know if you get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidious911 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 that's cool. i bet they're alpha mini pots. i think the electronics are the biggest weakness in these. (referring to the pots etc, not too sure about the pickups). I do know that the older squier i mentioned sounded great even in stock form, and i was actually hesitant to replace the stock pickups in case those were part of the reason it sounded so nice. the electronics were in bad shape due to age though, so those had to go. ) I took off the pick guard before, but I think I spaced and didn't even look at the pots (probably me subconsciously try to avoid doing a re-wire). The Pickups actually sound pretty good all considering, they are Seymour Duncan 'design'. So pretty much a cheaper version of what you can get from him. I still want to upgrade the pickups in my Stratocaster and my jazz bass, just need to finish this mattocaster build first, then I will start looking at one of them! Edit: Also, interested in more info on that pedal. I am not totally satisfied with my bass tone, and the videos i did find on that Aguilar OPB-1 pre-amp, the DI recordings sound quite nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'll send him a link to here, just explain that you're a cool dude Highly recommended etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dramatic Hammer Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'll send him a link to here, just explain that you're a cool dude Sent him a PM, let us know if you get it! Cheers, just got it working so fingers crossed! I've been after a cheap Jazz for a while - can't really justify forking out hundreds as it's just for home recording use. Highly recommended etc That should do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 olol I hope he doesn't read that now, I sent him a link to this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboMansonMB-1 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Another Veritas...red sparkle (Santa? ) with Lollar Goldfoils. Yum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 [soundcloud] [/soundcloud] [soundcloud] [/soundcloud] fuck yes. been waiting for them to release these for a long time... going to order both once they become available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 [soundcloud] [/soundcloud] [soundcloud] [/soundcloud] fuck yes. been waiting for them to release these for a long time... going to order both once they become available Want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Not bad, but certainly has nothing on Olly's guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Not bad, but certainly has nothing on Olly's guitar Like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly. Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 I keep forgetting mine has double binding, gonna look schweeeet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboMansonMB-1 Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Not bad, but certainly has nothing on Olly's guitar Veritas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Not bad, but certainly has nothing on Olly's guitar Oh sweet god Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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