Nobody in the audience cares what name is on the headstock. If it sounds good keep playing it.

@punkoid76

3 жыл бұрын

True, I’ve played every level of bass from no name junk to vintage Fender P’s and everything in between. Must say that audiences at our early gigs, before we were signed and couldn’t afford expensive instruments, were ever bit as enthusiastic as they were once we were playing top end guitars and basses bought with record company advance money.

@JosephGallagher

3 жыл бұрын

The only people in the audience who care are other musicians, and musicians are arseh*les

@markharc7615

3 жыл бұрын

The only people who care are your guitard in your band- honestly, they are the only ones who ever try to put down a bass based on the name IME.

@atozee7189

3 жыл бұрын

So true. As Tyler correctly says, as you advance, you can notice the difference in feel. In some places you will not want to bring your expensive gear and a Squier or Mexican made fender will do just fine.

@jakubgiernatowski2885

3 жыл бұрын

It does matter to you. I know the Squier is okay compared to what it was 30 yrs ago, but gosh is he wrong saying they're perfectly fine and custom shop is no better. The tone of the Squier has a tonne of issues and in the mixing process there will have to be lots of hours spent fixing them. Good for fun, practice, maybe gigs. Absolute no-no in recording parts. You're better off with a Mexican Fender

This guy just saved me 400$ bucks , I'll give him a thumb !

@TylerSpicer

4 жыл бұрын

Tommie Bouchard Pellerin thank you my man! Much appreciated and glad I could help! T

@tommiebouchardpellerin1574

3 жыл бұрын

@@SONDER00 a used squier p bass classic vibe 60's

@darkmatter4132

3 жыл бұрын

@@tommiebouchardpellerin1574 I am a beginner and I don't know what to buy to start with can u help me

@tommiebouchardpellerin1574

3 жыл бұрын

@@darkmatter4132 Of course: 1- take the time to see what instrument looks good to you (it will give you motivation to play) 2- go to a local store to try some of the instruments that you like the look of it 3- Remember that the cheapest will not keep their value with time and will cost you more since lot of stuff will break on it. 4- Invest more in the begining with the middle range of Squier , Yamaha, Warwick, etc. and with time you'll be able to modify anything on it (pickups, bridge, nut, strings, tuners, neck, electronics) and this will last a lifetime for half the price. 5- Wait before considering buying a high end instrument and play with the middle range one. Because your ear will refine and your knowledge too. Then you will know wich one to look for. Or, keep your money for other things (and keep your average instrument and be happy with it).

@cohenenriquez1402

3 жыл бұрын

im not giving him my thumb i only have two

I’ve had too many run ins with gear snobs. That attitude is still present, even online.

@ukebox00oftheworld63

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes. I remember buying a Fender Precision back in the 80s. Eergh piece of dirt. Then I swapped it for a squire jazz. Dream bass

@visiblesailorsstorys8918

3 жыл бұрын

it's normally the newbee 53 year olds who have NO idea who buys RIC and US basses and chat shit about cheaper stuff, seen it for years they need to concentrate less on brands and actually practice the trade. fuck you

I'm searching these videos to convince my friend that he should buy a bass instead of guitar so he could be our bands bassist 😃

@jonavanscorea9208

3 жыл бұрын

show him davie504

@basscover1233

3 жыл бұрын

can you subscribe my chanel pls?

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

I hope it helped! He’ll get a lot more work that way too 😉 T

@ShazShaun

3 жыл бұрын

He should really consider being a bassist, cos people dance to the bass, not the guitar... get an affinity PJ squier, it’s good and has all the tone from Motown to Rock.. and it’s so damn cheap for tones that i could drool on for days... bass amp = Fender Rumble 200 (u could hook it up to a PA and is super loud with great tones)

@valtteri5711

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShazShaun yeah too bad he already bought a guitar 😒 I'm still trying tho

Just stumbled upon your channel, and watched a couple of videos. I wanted to thank you for your general attitude, thoughtfulness in what you address and why, and your honesty. There are tons of bass channels, like tons of basses, but finding the genuine keepers is always a boon. Keep it up and be well.

You have alot of knowledge for such a young person buddy. You're a good bass player too! Keep up the great and informative work man!

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and the support Adam. Massively appreciated! Just happy to help where I can. T

Great info. You're right, the better you get, the more you will notice quality and eventually you want something solid.

Undoubtedly expensive basses feel and look better, without necessarily sounding a great deal better. I don’t think anyone with an advanced technique would not have a problem playing a Squier. The reason pros have expensive basses is because they have the money to afford them. Expensive Basses have only subtle differences - beyond a certain point, subtle improvements require better materials and greater production time. It’s a bit like the fine wine marketing myth - arguably, anything over a certain price point (say, 20 bucks) is never going to be any better than the 15-20 bottle. Most wine experts can’t tell the difference in blindfold tests. But still, image and perception is important.

@thierry18

2 жыл бұрын

Wine experts definitely can tell which is "better", and bass experts can definitely tell which is "better." However, sound is objective, and minute differences really don't matter, especially if you run it through lots of amp settings and digital effects.

@the80386

2 жыл бұрын

@@thierry18 wine experts also routinely get fooled in blind tests. same is true for other "connoisseurs"

@confessionsofahandyman

2 жыл бұрын

While I would agree that pros can afford more expensive instruments, expensive instruments can sound not so great, and that after a certain $$ amount you get diminishing returns on your invest. I would have to disagree that pros only buy them because they can afford them. As a musician who’s been playing for over 30 yrs with some of that time as a pro, I can tell you the main reason musicians buy expensive or custom instruments is over the years you develop certain preferences and requirements from an instrument that you just can’t get with “off the shelf” gear. That subtle difference makes ALL the difference. This is the main reason why you rarely find seasoned players in Guitar Center or Sam Ash. That and quite frankly we tend to know more about the fear in the store than most of the employees simply because we’ve been around much longer.

@mcdingus5081

2 жыл бұрын

This isn't wine, it's a guitar with many parts. I have less expensive and more expensive guitars, and there is an easily noticeable difference- don't fool yourself. But much like he talked about in the video, the quality of the less expensive guitars has definitely gone way up since the '80's. Squier makes really good guitars- especially at the higher end of the price range. But I can tell you wholeheartedly that they aren't to the level of Fender American just yet. You are going to deal with inferior hardware, scratchy pots, having to resolder wires at times, and with tuning and intonation issues that will have to be fixed. It's totally doable, but the Fender stuff is just better. And believe me, a lot of pros aren't exactly rolling in cash. They just have to have tools that reliably perform when they need them to.

My tip for any bass purchase is 1) see how much pressure is required down the headstock end on all the strings to get a clean note 2) If it feels like hard work, try putting a capo on at the first fret and see if it's easier Nine times out of ten, nut slots are cut a bit on the high side especially straight from the factory. If it plays more comfortably straight away with a capo on, it tells you the nut is too high. Not a big deal to get it fixed and will make all the difference! That Squire P sounds really good

Great advice, Tyler. Thank you so much!

Thanks I’m ordering the exact same squire bass with the walnut finish. Thanks for your research and input!!!

@TylerSpicer

4 жыл бұрын

No problem, thank you for watching and your kind words! T

@bigtimelakersfan5836

4 жыл бұрын

Tyler Spicer well i did get the same bass but the color i changed to black. I’m very satisfied with my purchase , plays very well and looks fantastic!!!

It's definitely all about the FEEL. I go to a local guitar shop and a while ago, I picked up one of the road worn MIM P basses that Fender used to make. I had played a bunch of the higher end stuff in the shop, but now every single time I go in and pick up a bass to try out a pedal or an amp there, I go get that bass. I've never thought I'd be one for the Road Worn stuff, but it's definitely been on my list for a while.

@bc454irocz89

4 жыл бұрын

Feel is everything

@PhilosophicalCat

3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you man. I got a roadworn 60's Jazz Bass because it felt and sounded better to me than all the other Jazz Basses in the store.

@Wally55223

3 жыл бұрын

@@PhilosophicalCat Doesn't matter if it's road worn or not. If it feels and sounds good, you gotta have it!

@MrBassmanmikeS

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I have a MIM Road Worn Fender P bass, which is now my go to bass for performances, and I love it!

I play guitar in church on Sundays...now i also play on Saturdays so that I can play bass. It really gives the music foundation👌

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

It really does- that’s awesome to hear! Nothing feels better than providing that solidity imo! T

Largely agree, as someone old enough to have had new basses in the '70s I can say that many Fenders were rubbish, and according to guitarist friends at the time many Fender/Gibson guitars were pretty poor too. Gone were the lightweight seasoned woods, and production techniques were still mainly manual so there were huge variances in quality and weight, there were some good Fenders, but shouldn't they all have been good? What started a huge change was when Tokai started making Fender clones which were far better than the originals, CNC and now CAD transformed guitar manufacturing, with much improved quality and consistency so build quality is now almost exclusively great at almost every price point. It's the law of diminishing returns; you pay disproportionately more for small improvements. Skilled human labour is expensive and slow, so handmade instruments of the same quality as a mass produced instrument are going to be more expensive, arguably for no gain. Handmade gets you custom builds, I have a Sadowsky NYC5 string exactly as I wanted; quilted maple over swampash body in transparent black with an unmarked ebony fingerboard and chrome hardware; twice the price of a Metro series, but the only real difference is the aesthetics, and the NYC is chambered so is lighter. Twice the bass? no, by it's MY bass and I could afford it. Just one example; Sire basses are fantastic instruments, AND they are inexpensive

@raymondfranklin8460

3 жыл бұрын

I agree also. My first bass,that i kept until today,is a peavey fury.The one with a slanted pickup.It plays like a p bass.Guitars are much better than they were in the early 70s.

@nellsonogmore5938

3 жыл бұрын

I've been playing for 30 years and I've never played a Fender I liked.

@donadthegonad

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I had a Japan Squier Jazz that was miles better than lots of "vintage" instruments I played before they were old and bashed up. Learn to set up your gear yourself and then just worry about wood stability on the cheapos.

@LucasJRice

Жыл бұрын

@@nellsonogmore5938 You are in the minority.

Another awesome video! Thank you for posting the video.. it’s really helpful.

@TylerSpicer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! T

Great video and glad to see someone saying it. Now do this video with bass amps! :) I don't even play a bass, am getting into guitar but thinking of eventually moving to bass so I love these videos

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, and definitely move to bass at some point - it’s a lot of fun! I can do this video with amps 100%, good shout! T

Thank you for taking the time

I find the neck shapes and finish on squiers to be a big difference. They have a pretty wide range of shapes, but you can always take sandpaper to them and maybe end up liking them even more!

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! Surprisingly wide range, but great if you can get out and try them! T

@pwhite102

3 жыл бұрын

I've even flattened the neck slightly near the first few frets because I didn't like the roundness up there.

Thanks for the insightful video, Tyler. I have been playing since 1990 and yes the market really did change a lot. I started out playing a Japanese Fender Jazz because that's what I could afford in those days and the cheaper instruments back then weren't very reliable, a hit or miss market really. Over the years I have been trading up buying and selling used market because those hold their value pretty much, allowing you to keep trading until you find the brand and model you're most happy with. Now in my early fifties I play Zon, Warwick, Fodera and Fender USA basses and am absolutely loving it. However: When I think about those early days of gigging my cheaper japanese Fender Jazz and the backup Ibanez Soundgear I had back then, I was having at least as much fun back then playing on not such high end instruments. I think by 'upgrading' really all I have been doing is spoil myself. It is kinda like driving to the supermarket in a Lamborgini - totally unnecessary but it does feel good. So I fully agree with you. Yes there is a difference between cheaper and top end gear. No the difference is not all deciding. You can have tons of fun playing a cheaper Ibby, Squier or Sire bass. The quality of them is nothing short of amazing for the money spent. My advice to people starting out on bass is buy one you can afford that feels good. If the sound after a while makes you question the instrument you can easily upgrade the pickups, this won't cost you an arm and a leg. Spend time learning to set up your instrument to your liking, this makes a world of difference. There are a lot of videos on youtube on properly setting up your bridge and truss rod and it is worth getting into. A good setup on any bass is a day and night difference. Thanks again, this is a great video that totally makes sense.

@LucasJRice

Жыл бұрын

Japanese Fenders are made with just as much love and care, Fender just doesn’t give them the ability to make the same parts as used in American Basses. They’re frequently not allowed to use whole techniques because those are MOSTLY reserved for American made Basses.

@hoompaloompaa

Жыл бұрын

Good read. 😊

You've got the example of Rocco Paladino (son of Pino, and like his father a session bassist that plays for Tom Misch and others). Most of the time he plays with a Squier CV 60s jazz bass.

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Hard to go wrong with these Squiers in many situations! T

Great video as usual! As to me: I've always played on expensive basses: Fender JB, Musicman sterling, Warwick Thumb until last year I tried Cort Action V Plus in the music store just for fun, it was the cheapest bass in there and I was blew away by the quality and comfortability of that bass, I payed 200$ for that bass and since that time I play gigs, recording KZread videos mostly on this Cort, it is the most comfortable bass I've ever held in my hands and it sounds great ! Also I've sold all of my expensive basses because after the Cort I cannot play on them anymore.

Thanks for posting Tyler this was very informative and helpful. Had a 2013 American precision then down graded to a Mexican 2015 the difference was minimal then from that to a new player now thinking of a squier classic vibe. Decisions decisions lol

Cool video! What is your take on something like a the American Vintage Reissue or the American 60 Original vs a Custom Shop for more advanced players?

@TylerSpicer

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a great question! At that stage it’s got to be about feel - you really need to get them into your hands and spend a good amount of time playing them and working out the nuances of each. The more expensive the purchase, the more time I’ll spend in the shop playing it and comparing. I’ve been known to spend 4hrs+ on the highest end basses (MTD, Fodera Etc.) before feeling comfortable enough to make a decision. I made that very decision myself, and chose my 59 custom shop P bass over an American Original 60s. It was a very close run thing, but the quality of wood on the CS was more aesthetically pleasing and the fit and finish just a tiny bit better. However the biggest factor was the pickup: I found the Original 60s to be a little bit too hot, which I found lacked nuance in the sound. On the other hand the CS felt a little more open over the full range of the instrument whilst not being quite as “loud” - but there’s always the gain knob for that. As I say I’d have been happy taking home either, but I felt at that kind of price I wanted to go that extra mile and pick the bass that could be a companion I’d be happy with for life (I’m never gonna sell a workhorse P - always gonna be needed!). T

I started to buy and sell different basses about a decade ago and for me the truth about buying a bass in 2021 is that in most cases buying a new bass is not the best option. At least for a beginner.

@virtualvalium

2 жыл бұрын

The best thing about buying new is that they usually have a returns policy ;)

@MarcG7424

2 жыл бұрын

Depending on where you buy you can return a used bass but a new bass return policies are usually better from the amount of time you have to return a used bass vs a new bass or a store credit or exchange as opposed to a cash refund or exchange

Hello! Thank you for the frank conversation. I’m watching your channel with pleasure. All your content, in my opinion, is correct and useful ... I ask you one thing, brother, do not be sick! I wish you all good health and good luck! Sincerely, Alexander.

@TylerSpicer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and supporting the channel! Same to you my man and everyone who watches the channel. Stay safe! T

Been playing for 40 years. Basses these days are really nice. Heck, I leave my vintage stuff home now and gig with Sires. They're great!

Very insightful analysis. Thanks for the information! I know that a Squier Affinity PJ Bass is an awesome sounding bass. I knew that I wanted it to kick more, so I had it upgraded with an Audere Classic preamp and Delano pickups. It was definitely cool before the upgrade, but now it’s a beast! The Sire V3 is a beast! I will not have the preamp and pickups changed. For the Sire V7 Vintage Second Generation 5 string, I had Bass Mods Phatty 5 pickups added to it because unlike the V3, it didn’t seem to kick as much. Now with the different pickups, it is a beast! My Carvin SB4000 is probably my best bass as far as mid to high end basses. I learned a lesson from playing it recently. The strings are not new anymore. But when I play with a certain pickup and tone setting, the bass still has some “growl” and impressive tone. So I understand why I keep hearing people say playing the bass is all in the fingers (I don’t believe it’s ALL in the fingers, or else no one would ever buy new strings or upgrade; Marcus Miller would play a Squier with original stock electronics every time. Lol. So some of it is the bass, electronics, amp, etc.). Right now, my Squier Affinity PJ Bass, which also doesn’t have new strings will kick way better slap tone that the Carvin! So your video is accurate. A person can buy a budget bass and upgrade it to be a beast. Would the Affinity PJ be able to hang out with the Carvin if it didn’t have the Audere and Delano upgrades? I doubt it. So that proves that it’s not all in the fingers. Lol. A person can pick up some basses, and they think they are John Pataucci or Stanley Clarke.

Very well said Tyler!!!

I own the Squire 70’ classic vibe P-Bass. I can not tell you how impressed with it. The classic vibe is a huge step up from standard squire. It is a great middle ground. Quality vs. affordability can not go wrong. But if you are going with a Squire go to the higher tier classic vibes for $100 more you get a a lot more quality and sound.

As a guy who owns a classic vibe 60's jazz bass but also gets to try expensive Fenders at my local favorite shop Classic Vibes will do you just fine. The first thing i go by is the "feel in the hand" and then the sound, you can always upgrade pick ups, the bridge, tone pots, tuners, ans the nut but you can't upgrade how the bass feels in your hands. My Classic Vibe has good acoustic resonance but I've played Fenders that are dead and lifeless unplugged and that translates evwn when plugged in. Just my two cents 👍

@candersonll

3 жыл бұрын

1thess523 you for sure can upgrade the way a bass feels in your hand if your talking about 95% of basses in shops they all need a setup

Even a novice like myself can hear the difference between these two. It’s quit drastic. But....the Squier doesn’t in any way sound bad. I’m torn on a Player Series or upper price Squier

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Definitely not bad! I’d shoot for the Player Series if you can. An even better platform for upgrades and really great quality basses. T

I started playing Bass in the late seventies and wished there were such an opportunity like a Harley Benton or a Squier. My first Bass was an awfull no Name Bass. But I had to live with it. Had no Parents that supported me, so it took a while I could afford an Asco Rickenbacker, later I switch to Ibanez. And they all do their Job. Twenty years ago I bought my first Ernie Ball Musicman Sterling and this was a real game changer! It Shows me the way to Fender P Basses. Meanwhile I know a lot of Bassplayers with expensive Vintage Basses and High End Instruments, BUT, even These Players uses late 80's Squier P Basses for Studio work. Meanwhile I often use Marcus Miller Basses because of the versatility of the Sound and the very good Neck/playability. Now I am realy in love with the new Squier CV '50 Series. Is it as good as my Musicman and my active P Basses? It depends on. If you Play some Motown or old Michael Jackson or ZZ Top, thats the Sound you like to have. Forget About the Brand Porn! To me 95% of your Sound is in your Finger or Pick. An expensive Instrument doesnt make you Play better, but helps you to express yourselve. Sorry for my bad english;-)

@jacobroy317

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I am actually looking at buying a Marcus Miller bass, the sire P7, one of my bigger concerns is, does it have fret buzz? I am coming from a no-name bass too, and that is honestly one of the most annoying things about my bass.

@lightning1091

2 жыл бұрын

@@jacobroy317 Hi Jacob, go for it. P7 is a great Bass. There is no fret buzz on both of my P7

@jacobroy317

2 жыл бұрын

@@lightning1091 Did you set it up? If so, how did you set it up? This will be my second bass and my first setup, because on my first bass once I actually started getting real with it and learned what a setup was, I figured I would just get it on my new bass. I really have no experience with setting up my bass.

Purchased a squier classic 60s Jazz Bass... very good Instrument and well worth the outlay.

I've checked out a couple of your vids bro, you got good stuff so I subbed. Thanks man

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that! Thank you for the sub and the support. T

This is such a useful video, many thanks

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ricardo! Really appreciate you watching! T

Great insight and advice. I think playability is key if using a highly processed sound chain. If recording in the box the considerations are different again. I think a single 'go to' comfortable bass is essential. Can take time to find. I think modding a cheapo is a good long-term term strategy.

Hi Tyler, thanks for your videos and insights. I agree that set up of the instrument is really important. I would also add, check for neck dive…I appreciate that doesn’t bother some people, but I found that to be something, over the years, that I couldn’t live with.

Very informative, thank you👍

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you so much for watching! T

Thanks for all the honest thoughts (this video and others)!

I just spent just over $2,000 Australian on two Fender Player Series Basses, a PJ Mustang and a Jazz Bass. I did have two Squier Jazz Basses, but had to sell them due to the weight. I have Fibromyalgia, and arthritis. The two new Player Series instruments are lighter in weight, and are better quality in general than the two Squiers were. But, the two Squiers were still really good instruments...

@paulevans4334

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you got a bargain, four basses for $2000 Australian wow

@willistaylor4077

4 жыл бұрын

@@paulevans4334 No, Two new basses. 😊

@robertkerr9738

4 жыл бұрын

The weight is an issue for me too. I'm about to buy a new, slightly more expensive bass because the Squier is pretty darn heavy.

@jery3385

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure Ibanez basses are rather light weight as well.

@JGDarkOne

3 жыл бұрын

unwatch this

My analogy is this, an instrument is sort of like buying a car. You get a Nissan Micra or something like that when you're young, maybe you deliver pizzas for cash. Imagine that? You're little car is earning you money! Now fast forward 20 years and you're a taxi driver. Do you drive the same car? If you're driving all day every day, you want something really comfortable that's a treat to drive. Same with guitars. You get a Squier or Epiphone when you're young, play it in a punk band at the weekend, it does its job and you love it. Now you're a big shot session player (lol) or more realistically you're playing with a solid band regularly and also do some recording. You want an instrument that's easier to play and helps rather than hinders you. Just like with cars, they do the same job, just more expensive ones do it more elegantly.

I never worry too much about body wood as far as tone goes. It’s all about how comfortable the neck is.

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely got to be playable - totally can understand that point of view! T

Spot on T and I agree with you totally. Set up most important and the feel of your neck,, ditto. Great image of your video and thanks again for another great topic. Have a good one mate. Cheers👍

@TylerSpicer

4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Costello thanks for the support Stephen, much appreciated as always! T

Squier isn’t the cruddy brand it used to be. I actually just spent some time looking at budget-friendly guitars, and there’s so much out there that’s quite usable! This totally applies to basses, too! Thanks for spreading the good word!

I own a squier vintage modified telecaster bass and it's a beautiful instrument, I recommend the vintage modified line, or the classic vibe line in the Squier brands. I should have purchased a 60s classic vibe mustang bass when I had the chance, very cool looking instrument.

@SonicXRage

4 жыл бұрын

You have the tele bass?! Man, you're lucky! 😀

10.27 is a good example of what bass to buy. Tyler is hugging his custom shop. XX

I think a lot of people have instrument envy. They see the $3,000 custom shop fender jazz with the sunburst and the OG 60's pickups in the hands of a god and it sounds like angels singing. That same player can make a $300 squire do the same thing with only minor differences In sound quality. I have a good friend who is a luthier and he made my $100 Esteban acoustic sound like a $500 guitar with a proper set up. When we play, I play his 1960 fender P bass that was used to record records for incredible bands back in the day. His favorite bass to play? Some shitty Frankenstein squire he's modified to sound the way he wants it to. He showed me you don't have to own insanely priced instruments to sound good, just some love and pride in what you are playing. Switch up the pick ups, get good strings, maybe get a nice bridge and that $300 bass sounds as good as a $1200 fender. Name recognition is a bastard

@Ross58

2 жыл бұрын

My son and I went surfing with a close friend of his… this kid jumped in the car with this shitty looking board that had been snapped in half and reglued…a complete train wreck…anyway.. we got to the beach, headed out… and this kid is just tearing it apart…. The rest of us…humbled… I now try to live and think … it’s what can we do for the instrument, not what the instrument can do for us… some basses just seem to work against us .. so be it… and some basses after some TLC with new strings, a set up, and finding a tone on the amp that it responds to… and it’s like… wow…

Hi Tyler, I was going to buy my first Bass in September but life and Covid got in the way so I can only get it in December (hopefully), meanwhile I can't decide between a Yamaha TRBX174EW and a Fender Squier Affinity PJ Bass. I always loved Fender's Basses but I'm loving Yamaha's Tobacco Brow Burst color, I really can't decide which one I should get.

I've bought a new CV 60's Squier P, bridge was bad, replaced with a 60's J sharp frets, loose bridge and one tuner not in line, replaced it with a 60's P, bridge out of line, one tuner not in line, sharp frets and dead notes on the D string, replaced it with a Sire V3 2nd generation and couldn't be happier, the latest series of Squiers are not up to their usual standard as the VM series was I'm sorry to say.

Sounds like you got a pretty solid bass collection man!!

Really helpful video, thanks 🙂

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching! T

LOVEEDDD THIS VIDEO, I´m about to buy: Fender SQ CV 60s Mustang Bass.. what do you think? is it good?

I tried that same Squier bass but this guy put new pots and DiMarzio pickups... and it sounded AMAZING.

@TylerSpicer

4 жыл бұрын

GVike Got to say I’m a big fan of dimarzios on bass. Never heard a bass sound bad with dimarzios in em! T

A few days back I stumbled with your channel and I've been loving your content, thanks Tyler :) Your camera angle looks great, in terms of light I would say how about putting something white like a foam board or even a second lower output light source, next to your main light source so you get a nice fill light on the left side of your frame, your face looks a bit too dark on that side. I love how punchy the bass sounds in your videos. Cheers :)! stay safe

@TylerSpicer

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff! Thank you for watching and tuning in! I think the second light may still be needed on the left side, agreed. Thanks for the pointers and supporting the channel! T

Thanks for the explanation.

@TylerSpicer

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for watching! T

I have one of those CV 70s P basses but it's back in the US. I'm currently living in the UK. I really miss that bass. Its really great. I could only bring one with me and decided on my '09 road worn jazz bass.

Good post that will give confidence to a aspirational bassist. To me a good set up is the is the most important issue for a starter as a bad set up will set you back...

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! A setup can change the game, no question. T

Great info bro.

Hi greetings from Mexico! I've been watching some of your videos and I love them. I'm looking to start playing bass, I've already been studying the theory, just still have some doubts which one to choose from. Among my options are 3 Squier. They are the Classic Vibe '60s precision, Classic Vibe' 50s precision and Classic Vibe '60s Jazz. I just don't know which one to decide on

@thewomble1509

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, i'm not Tyler but hope this helps: You can get some good used deals on E Bay. Look out for MIM fenders, Ibanez and top spec Squiers.

It's all about feel. Most times it's the radius of the neck, how the treats are smoothed out, the nut, and sharp edges. The bridge and how smooth it feels

You're absolutely right man. I did a show where I play my Ibanez BTB bass and I took my daughter's $200.00 Squier Jazz bass and I ended up playing the bass the rest of the gig. With a little eq adjustment she rocked.

Jolly Good Bass . . . . .Tyler. Thanks from the USA.

My 100$ starting squire bass is still my favorite out of all of them I own

Any instrument can be made to sound and play superbly. I have a beautiful 4 string Stagg cost me £80 on ebay. Had an action so high you could have sliced chips on it and the intonation was a full tone out. Yet it has a solid alder body, quarter sawn maple neck and a 2 octave fingerboard and is fretless. It is also a jazz/precision bass hybrid having a jazz bass pick up in the bridge position and a precision type pick up set about half way up the body. Took it apart, changed the neck screws to bolts, and reset the neck with a 1. 5° back angle. Moved the bridge bock back 1cm which corrected the intonation and replaced the Pickups with a set of Bloodstone scatter wound (hand wound) pickups (£60 on ebay). So I now have a bass that sounds like a 1950's jazz bass on the bridge pickup and a 1950's precision bass on the middle pickup, all in one instrument, and looks great on stage to boot. You can learn all you need to know about setting up your bass by watching and paying attention to videos on KZread on the subject.

Yup, been saying this for the past couple of years. When I started playing in the 80s you could find a REALLY crappy instrument but with CNC, better tech, etc. Now if you spend $400-600 (like bargained at Guitar Center) at then you are likely to get a something pretty nice. You may have to swap electronics or Pick Ups, but it's not like you won't have a well made, playable instrument that stays in tune. Higher end instruments now have design features and cosmetics, but if your are starting, or just getting your feet wet, it's much easier nowadays...

I'm a guitar guy but I feel those days where I need bass

The Squire 'vintage modified' range of basses and guitars are very good. I've been doing session work for 45 years, I also build and restore basses and guitars and among my basses is a vintage modified Jazz bass which is one of my preferred basses for sessions...it really is that good. I've used it live with a few named bands too, never fails. My 3 ultimate basses are a 1963 Rickenbacker RS1999, a 69 Jazz and a 68 P bass which I restored myself. The vintage modified jazz bass holds its own pretty well in this company.

Whenever I try out a bass ,I ask for a strap,balance (no “neck dive”) is something to always consider..

@thomasparks3092

3 жыл бұрын

Makes a World of difference doesn't it? Nothing worse in a bass than a neck diver! Well, noisy pots suck too... lol

Golfers and guitar players actually think the gear makes them better. Bass players know it's all in the fingers.

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Truth! T

@lefrenchwithacbg4732

3 жыл бұрын

As a bass AND guitar player, I'm very confused by your ( stereotyped ) comment....

@longsnapper5381

3 жыл бұрын

@@lefrenchwithacbg4732 don't care

@lefrenchwithacbg4732

3 жыл бұрын

@@longsnapper5381 I didn't expect more from you

@longsnapper5381

3 жыл бұрын

@@lefrenchwithacbg4732 Go buy another pedal....

I bought a 70’s classic vibe p bass a few months back and I LOVE IT! Sounds and sets up better than my Japanese fender jag. No fret buzz out of the box and that was my biggest concern. Beautiful instrument.

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! There’s so much value to quality to be found in that lower price range these days! T

@dolfanrob262

Жыл бұрын

Just bought a Squire 70s CV P bass on sale for $278 brand new. Can’t go wrong at that price haha.

Tyler have you any knowledge about the Bass Collection power bass from the Bass Centre? I was thinking of retiring my '59 P bass and getting one of those for playing out.

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve, I haven't, though I've always heard good things of the Bass Collection Basses. T

You offer solid insights and advise here. The more experience one gains as a player, the more one can start to notice the differences in quality of instruments.

@timelesscreations777

2 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily true if you read above I bought $100 eBay base that is a hell of a lot better than the $500 Fender that I just purchased

I have been playing for 48 years. My first bass was a Sears guitar that I put a set of Rotosounds on. We are well past those days. The fact is that modern manufacturing is much better than it was in the 70s. If you feel like coughing up $5,000 for a boutique instrument more power to you. However you are not going to get something that is exponentially better than a lower priced bass. My favorite bass is a Bacchus Handcrafted Series that I picked up for less than a grand. I will stack that bass against a Sadowski anytime anywhere.

I am a pro-acoustic blues singer songwriter thinking I will have sole fun with the bass. Love the affordable Fender Player series Jazz Bass. The strings seem high off of the neck. Is that the norm as I have seen other Bass guitars with similar set ups. What happens if the action is lowered not like a guitar, but close.

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

You can definitely lower the action, you just need to be more delicate with both your right and left hands to prevent buzz. It’ll unlikely get guitar low, but close as you say! T

I agree wholeheartedly. The pioneer was Dr. William Demming in the post war era and the quality of Japanese manufacturing was forever changed when they adopted his statistical process control concepts. Followed by the process of continuous improvement processes primarily in automotive manufacturing. That eventually found its way into many manufacturing facilites in Asia and fortunately into musical instruments it was not happen stance. Thus the quality of Fender and others made in Japan.

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

The majority of my instruments have been Japanese - you can’t go wrong! T

Well Mr. Spicer, I’m not saying you’re wrong but for me, to my ears it was just a volume difference. I listened through Raycon earbuds and they both sounded great except for a lowder volume from your custom bass. I think Bass playing is ALL about preference. I also own a bunch of other slightly more expensive Basses and my favorite go to Bass in my collection is my Squier VM Jag. 😊🤷🏽‍♂️. Thank you for this video. It was VERY informative and I’m certain that you’ve answered many questions. 👍🏾

@TylerSpicer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank for the kind words! I really like the VM Jags so I can understand your happiness with it, and it’s nice to have a Fender with a difference in the collection! T

@stephenhookings1985

4 жыл бұрын

Decent basses - I have the short scale. Only mods I made was new jazz pickup and heavier bridge - nothing wrong with stock except heavier bridge helps reduce neck dive.

@johnbehan1526

3 жыл бұрын

Not gainsaying anyone, but let's not forget there's a mic and KZread's compression algorithm between the source and your lovely earbuds, Hank!

Here here… I grew up with your dad, or at least in that generation and yes it’s true there was a lot of garbage to be had at the lower level, or entry-level instrument price. Not so much the case anymore, it’s amazing what a quality instrument you can buy for very little money.

I found a discontinued 2014 Squire P Bass made in Indonesia, on facebook marketplace for only $100, needed a little setup and new strings but other than that it was in really great shape so i snatched it up. It also has a rosewood board instead of the current pau ferro/indian laurel boards on squiers these days....You think I made a pretty decent score? also, I think this was a great video and a good topic. Buying is much much different these days, and I remember buying a squier bullet strat in the early mid 2000s, it was absolutely garbage....so much pickup noise, sharp fret edges, cheap unfinished neck etc....This 2014 squier bass feels WAY better quality than I remember that 2003 squier bullet guitar having...

Man, thats solid advice and much appreciated... i bought the Cv 70s in black after your review video and LOVE it.. i also own a fender us perf bass which is really cool, but, although the Squier feels a bit cheaper, its a great bass for a third of the price of the Fender U.S.... and that said, ive literally just ordered a set of fender vintage pickups, a fender vintage bridge, fender 70’s style tuners, and a new coloured pick guard all for the Squier cv... I figured that I could’ve sold the Squier and bought another Fender, but, i love the Squier CV block inlays and feel of the neck... plus the lighter weight suits my back pain 😄I don’t think I’m making a €240 mistake?!?... Well I could be, but I think its gonna be a fun project and might become an amazing bass 🤷‍♂️

I recently A-B'd my squier classic vibe (2008/9) against my american vintage 62 P bass, which are separated by around £1500. With the same set of strings, DI'd with nothing added, the ONLY way I could tell them apart in sound was a slight variation in the high end in the voicing of the pickups. Which I actually prefer on the classic vibe! I think there are some things that really are worth the extra money though; things like neck stabilisers/graphite rods. Other than that, I really think the stigma alone is the big difference maker between companies like squier and fender.

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

I agree those CV pickups come up darker. I think neck reinforcement/how a neck is built can really help the longevity of an instrument, and really I think an instrument should be built to last as long as you do on this earth, and beyond! T

I just ordered my firstbass, Yamaha BB234, It's a 300$ bass brand new. Also, I'm a beginner and is just starting to get into the bass world, do you think i made the right choice?

@TylerSpicer

4 жыл бұрын

Great choice! You can’t go wrong with a Yamaha and it will last you many many years. I wish you luck and hope you enjoy the experience - being a bassist is great! T

@congerscott6064

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's a nice bass ! 👍.

@masonsatterman5742

3 жыл бұрын

I also learned on a yammaha. I believe it's a b series. I bought it used 10 years ago its a pj style at least. You can't go wrong with it

@sowhatwearedoomed

3 жыл бұрын

My first was a Nathan East Bb404 . I still play it. .

I've never played bass before and I've watched a ton of videos and most of them are played in a rock style. This was refreshing. Do you recommend this for beginners who want to play and write surf rock and indie rock/pop music?

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, I really appreciate the kind words! Would definitely suit those kinds of music, no question! T

@W0lfm0ther

3 жыл бұрын

@@TylerSpicer thanks so much! Just bought one and got a set up with some flatwound strings! Really diggin it :)

Great video Tyler. That Squier looos great especially with those fret squares (name?). Why don’t Fender still put them on their jazz basses?

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! “Block Inlays” is the term for them. They were a 70s feature, so they only really appear on basses emulating that 70s vibe by Fender and others. I think they look really smart, but in general I think cost and time to add them is the reason they often appear/didn’t become standard. I think some people also find them a bit glitzy and just want a simpler looking bass. I personally love them and have them on my Sadowsky UV70 and Warwick Starbass II. T

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! “Block Inlays” is the term for them. They were a 70s feature, so they only really appear on basses emulating that 70s vibe by Fender and others. I think they look really smart, but in general I think cost and time to add them is the reason they often appear/didn’t become standard. I think some people also find them a bit glitzy and just want a simpler looking bass. I personally love them and have them on my Sadowsky UV70 and Warwick Starbass II. T

@RitchieRosson

3 жыл бұрын

Tyler Spicer Oh cheers Tyler. Block inlays rule!

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

@@RitchieRosson no problem at al! They do 💪🏻 Block inlays (almost!) every time!

I bought a SQ CV 60s P-Bass for just over £300 and the jack plug failed after a few days but I had already fell in love with playing it. So I am going to upgrade the pick ups, pots, machine head as I progress in my playing.

Good video! The "higher end" basses (Fender, USA made, AP) has graphic rods in the neck to help with climate change and stability, most are lighter, "better" bridge, fluted tuners (helps considerably to stay in tune better), and neck "varnish" to name a few upgrades that are worth it in my estimation and I have had both lines (lower-higher end basses). I won't even touch the sound or pick-ups here, but aside from that the extra money is money well spent because myself and many people I have spoken to keep this line of bass "for life". Again, weighting the pros/cons is key.

I'm just starting out playing bass. They sound the same to me but you played the 2nd one with more flair so it was you not the bass that was the difference.

I started playing bass in june of this year, both my bass purchases have had a few issues ( i go seconds hand) i got a stagg xb300 of some kind, which i'm using to learn how to set up correctly, through iterative changes...i also managed to get a 5 string epiphone thunderbird which is beautiful but the bridge was bent when i bought it and i didnt notice. so now im waiting for that to come back from the luthier :( although i think i have some decent instruments and i have spent less than £500, stagg was £90 and the T-bird was £350 including hardcase ( not including price of new bridge and fitting)

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

5 string T-Birds are cool! T

as a pro tech and musician: i can tell you, its difficult to buy a 'bad guitar/bass" these days. the inferior bits can be replaced to you liking (pickups,tuners pots are the iffy parts). i have many expensive gibsons and fender guitars but my absolute fav bass is a fender'modern player' made in the fender chinese factory. my goto guitar is an epiphone factory 2nd les paul with one pickup upgrade and sperzel tuner upgrade. your dad is correct in the 60's-early 80's a cheaper end guitar was sometimes made of plywood and built by hand....nowadays CNC machines do must of the work perfectly for the wood and neck. you can thank all the great heavy metal players of the 80's for demanding better products as lead playing/technical playing means a better instrument.

Excellent Rick Beato face on the thumbnail for this one. =))

I own the squire cv 70s pbass. I Absalutley love it. Just did a normal service on it, sanded the gloss off the maple neck and moved the thumb anchor and I was pretty much good to go. I play it more than what I do my Fender. Might fiddle with the pickups later on, but for now I am pretty happy with it

I had a Fender Precision bass for many years, customized with a J-Bass bridge pickup. Despite its beautiful sound, I always preferred the feel of a Jazz Bass, but never thought I could afford one. Not long ago, I decided that someone else could make good use of my Fender, and I sold it to get a Squier Affinity J-Bass. The bottom line is, I enjoyed the comfortable low-end J-Bass more, and the audience has no idea the difference. It's just a low, thumpy thing in the mix no matter which bass I play. A year ago, I bought Squier again, this time a Jaguar SS short scale. Love it! I then tuned the J-Bass to BEAD, keeping the Jag as my main bass. I am so happy with my new brace of basses, much happier than with the top-quality Precision. For the resale price of the P-Bass, I was able to get the two Squiers and a Rumble 40 (I already have a stage amp), with change to spare. Both of my Squiers have great workmanship and sound great, even with stock pickups. Good hardware, good balance, tight fits of parts. The contoured body, light weight, and playability of the Jag SS is so valuable to comfortable playing, something much more important to me as an experienced bassist that has played 5-hour gigs.

@kijekuyo9494

2 жыл бұрын

As a follow-up, I ended up selling the 34" Affinity a few days ago because I am happier with the 30" scale Squier Jaguar SS. I'm a complete convert to short scale basses now. I've never played a more comfortable bass (weight, neck, body contour) than my $200 Jag. I use it mainly for reggae, Afropop, 1969-1973 Santana, and 1968-1974 Motown. I am in the process of upgrading the pickups. It wasn't necessary for the P (mid) pickup, but the J (bridge) was really lacking. I may replace a volume pot with a blend. I seem to have a different philosophy than many bassists. I try to improve the sound of my bass with my playing techniques, rather than spending more money on the initial cost of the instrument. Also, I love the idea of having a single bass, rather than having a collection. I've always had the money to buy more, but for all of my bass-playing career until 2019, I had a single P-Bass that served me well. However, on the instrument quality issue, I would think differently if I were a studio musician. I mainly play onstage. My bass helps define my sound and becomes my particular voice.

I love it when people speak about “cheap” wood, as if there’s any study out there linking wood price/provenience to the ever subjective tone of instruments.

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

A difficult one really. The Foderas and MTDs I've owned have been phenomenal and bot builders are very specific about their woods. Of course they're also phenomenal craftsmen, but I do think there is some specificity from them in order to achieve their desired end product. It's all my opinions and experience at the end of the day, and I know many people have a very different perspective and I totally get that too. T

@simaojoseph

3 жыл бұрын

@@TylerSpicer Oh, just mentioned it as it is a common place around the globe, that type of assertion I mean. Maybe the way you said it, but I’m not trying to pick on you.

I did a few things to my Squire VM Jazz that I love. Seymour Duncan 1/4 Pound PUPs, new pots, Hipshot bridge and tuners (D tuner too) and a brass nut. And it is my recording bass without a doubt! Is this necessary?? Maybe not, but it def helps and I love it. I did it bit by bit. I bought the bass used for $199 and probably these upgrades have it SCREAMING tone and growl. I had a guy doing the recording come in to the iso booth just to make sure I really was playing the Squire. He thought it was a Geddy.

im amazed by the video!!!

I totaly disagree with idiоts who tell that if you are new player you must buy crappy instrument !!! My mom bought me made in Germany Warwick bass when i was jast a begginer and this bass is with me since then and it is great!!!

@TylerSpicer

4 жыл бұрын

ⰔⰎⰑⰂⰑⰀⰎⰎⰀⰘⰑⰂⰑ totally! My first bass was a USA Jazz - my dad’s a bit of a gear snob! If you can start out on an expensive bass - do it! But I know most of my musician friends didn’t have the backing from parents for that, or just couldn’t afford it themselves. This video is just mostly to say that if you aren’t in a situation to spend a lot of money, don’t worry about it, but spend as much as you can, and most importantly find something you like! T

@andrewkeats8247

4 жыл бұрын

Less expensive does not mean crappy. My first bass was a 1980 Peavey T40. My second bass was a Japanese made Westone 5 string. It is 25 years old now and sounds amazing. But my favorite bass? A Michael Kelly 5-String that cost $349. An amazing instrument. Some of us had to buy our own instruments and research by going to music shops and actually playing dozens of different basses as we didn't have the internet then to give us ratings.

@F.Castle

4 жыл бұрын

Good for you if you keep playing for the rest of your life but most of the people play for fun or drop the bass after awhile. Also not everyone is rich, the point of the video is to say that your still getting a good instrument for that price.

@GODenWord

4 жыл бұрын

@@F.Castle My mother was not rich!!!! My mother was very low income!!! But she bought me wonderful instrument because of love

Glad I found your channel, you showed some very nice comparisons with these instruments. It helps to see that you own a Custom shop and a Squier too, I now know that you own them and are not making stuff up. I think I am going to buy that walnut Squier you reviewed earlier, after you said it was more mid-range focused.. I play with a pick and that suits it well! I am not sure about the whole 'tonewood' thing. Going back and forth with changing pickups on p basses in particular made me realise that there's no big impact in the tone coming from the wood.. but everyone tells me there is, perhaps it's just me. I think changing a pickup in a solid body electric instrument makes a world of difference in sound, atleast that's what it does to me. I don't get the whole debate around rosewood and maple fretboards affecting tone either. I tried it out actually, swapping necks, but I could not hear any difference.. I mean I tried, tried to force myself thinking there was a difference and in the end there was... maybe it was true, maybe it was my imagination.. but currently I pick necks for the feel lol. I like rosewood because it's less sticky than maple. Something simple like filing down frets on a Squier can make it feel like a USA Fender. Rough frets have so much impact in the feel of the instrument. even MIM Fenders can be improved by this, I don't do it myself though; worried that I mess up the frets filing down too much.

@TylerSpicer

4 жыл бұрын

A.A. The pickup is definitely the biggest and primary impact on tone. I do think tone woods and fingerboard do have an effect on the tone but it can be in many different ways, and trying different woods over many basses is the biggest way to develop a broad understanding of what it does. One example is ebony, I’ve had conversations with a couple of prolific luthiers about how ebony has an effect on the attack of the more more than anything, it makes a bass feel very punchy and quick on the attack. Again, this is gonna vary from hand to hand and ear to ear, but that’s just one example, and as ever, we’re trying explain sound with words which is always going to leave us coming up short! Most important thing is being comfortable and happy with the range of sounds that a bass can achieve for you, so choosing your neck on comfort sounds like a good take to me! T

@A.A1995

4 жыл бұрын

@@TylerSpicer I did not knew that wood affects the attack of the bass, ebony would be the type of wood I'd be after then; with the extra attack. Yeah true, it's very difficult to explain sounds especially to people who're not playing instruments. And there's just so much variables, one turn on the amp knob goes a long way, cabs mics, the room and whatnot. But yeah, the wood is always there with you, the amp needs power, the cab needs power and the room changes every gig haha.

@TylerSpicer

4 жыл бұрын

A.A. Haha! So true, so many variables and once in a mix a lot of them disappear! 😂

I have a squier classic vibe 70's precision bass guitar I just bought this month and ksm music in Logan Utah put a K.S.M bridge on the bass and a quarter pounder pickup in it now it is awesome 👌 I have fender pro two American sires jazz bass and a five string fender player series jazz bass guitar but I'm really liking the squier classic vibe 70's precision bass guitar

What do you think of the Yamaha TRBX 304? I am a pro-touring acoustic blues and folk player & singer songwriter looking to get a bass just to lay down tracks on top of the guitar at home. I have been sending music out to friends who are session pros and former band mates but thinking I want to ecpidite the process. I never played bass but have been playing guitar for a very, very long time. Acoustic finger picking blues and finger style What do you recommend? I like what I have seen and heard of the Yamaha TRBX304 but never played one. They are on back order everywhere so have to wait to get one. Hey, anybody want to put down some bass tracks? Let me know.

@TylerSpicer

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! You can’t go wrong with a Yamaha, but I’d personally shoot for the BB434 due to the PJ setup. You’re gonna have more of those classic tones for your genres from those pickups. It’s gonna make getting the right tones easy and simple. The TRBX is versatile in that you have the EQ, but it’s gonna give a more active sound which wouldn’t be my choice for your genres either. Just my thoughts - I’m a big Yammy fan, but that’s what I’d shoot for! Always up for laying down bass too - contact on my website - a quick google will get you there! T

@innocentrage1

3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting a BB for Xmas! Can't wait 😊

I recently played a Fender Player fretless bass. The pau ferro fretboard was better than it seemed to be on guitars. I've got a Fender American Performer Mustang bass that I put flatwound strings on and that is not the bottom end nor the top end but it does the job for me. I like the shorter scale and the circuit for the pickups to be able to blend variable amounts of P and J pickup sounds. I prefer the P bass pickup but a little of the J pickup blended in is a nice variation. Great video!

Its all in the set up. There's a lot of videos you can learn from on how to do it yourself and not pay ridiculous prices for. At least you will learn how to do it yourself. If you get a cheaper Squier, then try changing tuners and the bridge and even the pickups. You will be surprised at how good it will play and sound.

@TylerSpicer

4 жыл бұрын

Totally! I do my own setups, but for people starting out that don’t know what they’re doing, or what they like, I’d recommend they had it done by someone else - just so they get and idea of what “good” can feel like. Videos from Sadowsky, Fodera etc. Are really great so I’ve always pointed people towards those. T

@andrewkeats8247

4 жыл бұрын

It's also in the strings. Too many people overlook them for forming your sound.

@diogomartinsmota5478

9 ай бұрын

what about frets ? that is where the hand goes in the first place. Bad frets, tall crap fretwire sold these days on pretty much all Squier range, they change intonation which causes the instrument to sound out of tune even being in tune .. and even on the most expensive tuners, specially on guitars shipped with tall frets with 9's. one can play with more heavy touch without those type of frets