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BGRA: Squier (Fender) Japan '91 P-Bass
| Manufacturer |
Squier (Fender) Japan |
Model |
'91 P-Bass |
| Reviewer |
Tim Bentley |
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Item owned |
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Price paid |
$Aus450 |
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Neck Type | Maple, 1, bolt-on |
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Fingerboard | Rosewood, fretted |
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Body Type | Not sure - lighter than American Standard, 2 or 3 pieces |
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Finish | Black |
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Pickup(s) | Passive P-type |
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Controls | Std Volume + Tone |
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For the money, this is an excellent bass. As a comparison, when I
bought it new in '92, the price was less than 1/3rd that of a Fender
American Std P-Bass.
It is significantly better than any Mexican or Korean Squier that I've
tried. The tone (great '60s style bottom end) and playability are
great, and the only real problem is a 'wolf tone' at the 2nd fret of
the D string. It's not bad enough for a non-bassist to notice, and
can be EQ-ed out. The frets are a bit soft, and a couple of years of
stainless strings has just about destroyed them.
A hip-shot drop tuner (customised from parts because non of the
standard models would fit) has greatly extended the usefulness of the
instrument.
This was my first bass, and 'though I now use a rather nice '69 Jazz
Bass as my main instrument, I still play it regularly.
A fret job is on the horizon, after which I expect to get a lot more
great service from this bass.
I don't know whether this instrument is representative of Japanese
Squiers, but if so then I strongly recommend them as a great first
instrument which will continue to give great service as your skill
increases. I have played many far more expensive basses which are no
better, and some which are significantly worse.
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| playability |
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| appearance |
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| sound |
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| value |
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| overall |
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