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I assume at Fender they know something we don't know about the quality of the Squier necks, and when you informed them about the neck having a issue they decided to give you a real Fender neck with a Squier decal on.

Arguably the best bass Squier P-Bass ever produced. Still play mine over my vintage Fender and Fender Japan stuff every day, and it’s held up great. Had to replace the electronics a couple of years ago from constant use, and I added Fender 70’s reissue tuners, but otherwise stock.

Could we see your Amp settings for your tone? And what you’re using in these videos?

I have the off white version here! my first P-bass i 'll never sell my precious! but i've changed the pickup for SD SPB3 and the bridge for a black Gotoh 201B-4

Best fuggin bassist in the world lars wasnt kidding

Empros lap dog is another unreleased one, the guitar on that one was wild, lots of good unreleased ones you guys did

Such a great sound, right now I play a squire jazz and a hofner violin and they are not matching up

Can you do a video where you cover how to get your bass tone? It’s unique and distinct

I have the black one!! Dude it’s so good! I bought it in 2013 for $379 and had it setup by Richie of Richie’s guitar shop in the East village, NYC. When Richie set it up and played it, he couldn’t believe it was a Squire and said it sounded like an American Fender with the squire label. I played it at a gig years ago at Bowery Electric (couple of blocks from CBGB’s was) and it sounded awesome. I’ve still got the thumb rest on there but glad to have your blessing to remove it if need be. Today I’m gonna finally try learning the Maxwell Murder bass solo from the tab on Songsterr. Thanks for creating and putting something so personal of yours into the world for us to enjoy Matt! You’re a legend! 🙏❤

Cool bass ❤️❤️❤️❤️

"Whatever's easiest for you, thats all that matters" is the best advice to give any player. The economy of your playing is going to determine how far you can go with it and teachers/players that stress "proper" technique, or this/that/the other thing as better than other options just pushes away new geniuses. Mayt, you are a fucking genius of the bass and great dude to boot

Wish they still made them. I would love to grab one some day.

Killer bass , then again you probably would sound good playing a 2x4 with bass strings lol. I got mine when it first was released and its pretty f'ing solid for a Squier overall. Was a total steal at the OG price point for how it sounds and plays .

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My body is sore all over but I was able to get a shower.

I gotta say, I love watching your videos. I'm not even a bass player (Guitar since 14) but I've always been blown away by your skill since I first heard Rancid (fan since '93)! My biggest takeaway I think has been realizing just how integral the bass truly is after growing up listening to music where the bass hadn't been really pushed to the forefront as much. Even though I'm a guitar player, you've been a pretty big influence on my playing as well. Love ya Matt. You're an inspiration to us 6 stringers as well!

Man, this album never gets old. I remember seeing you guys in 1998 while touring this album. It was in Philly playing with Hepcat at the Electric Factory. That album got me through some good and bad times .

I've never one in person and we have a Guitar Center and a Sam Ash, I've only seen one Chris Aiken Squire and that was a few months ago at a pawn shop.

Black on black with a maple neck always looks good! Love the white too, reminds me of Paul Siminon or Dee Dee.

Love that the legendary punks are getting their own signatures… and that they’re actually affordable! J Mascis and Matt Freeman are a couple of heroes

I'm curious about the guitars on the wall behind you

I love rancids deep cuts so much I really wish they played more live

Junkies running dry play along soon🙏

The Death March sticker👏👏

I wasn't able to track one down when I was shopping for a P-bass, but I found the neck at a decent price (the headstock had a chip in the lacquer finish). So I got a Squier PJ (before they started selling maple neck versions) and upgraded it with that, a HipShot KickAss bridge, & Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound pickups. It might not be a legit Matt Freeman signature bass, but it's my own Frankenstein tribute, and I love to play it.

Matt great job as usual. Does doing this stuff for us fans make you get sentimental and miss some of the old times such as making music in the garage or lockout that was in the video for salvation, or look back with a renewed and wiser vision of how easy and also how very difficult those times were. Thank you very much for all you do sir, and just want to thank you and the band for getting me through some difficult times myself while in the military. Look forward to hearing some Op Ivy songs and stories one day.

Matt I love these! Your black bass look a lot like the ones JJ Burnel from The Stranglers! Was that an influence on that version?

Thanks Matt another insightful video would love to see you do Cocktails, Who Would've Thought or Leicester Square Cheers

Hey Matt, long time fan here. You've been my favorite bassist since I first heard you in the early 90's. You've inspired me more than anyone else even. Just wondering why you switched from Ampeg to Fender? Also what gauge strings do you use? I Love the Bass Bunker sessions, thank you for continuing to do them. Thanks Man you are a badass.

Adina.. Hyena.. Detroit

Too bad they don’t make this anymore.

Hey Matt, I was in a Band Called Squat Thrust that opened for y'all in Op Ivy in Austin back in 1988, we played in a plastic bubble, if that rings a bell, (before our old drummer steven stole our bubble when he joined the flaming lips. ) anyway, . fun show! cool bass. rock on.

Didn't wait for the end of the video so forget about this comment :D

I would give an arm an a leg for a left handed version of this bass.

Fender has to reissue this bass. I regret selling mine during lockdown 😅

when did Ricky Gervais get so good at bass?

Matt I would love to know more about where and why you use a J bass or p bass.

Simple instrument for a great player ! Thanks Matt to share it with us <3

SICK

I like the choice of putting a Squier decal on the Fender CS made neck.

Love these videos

Fantastic bass !! The best !! Thank you Matt for give it us !! PS I have a question… you change the pickups too ?! I upgraded mine with a Fender P-bass pickups but I think its better with original too !! Byyyy

I love these videos. It’s basically my hero talking to me about all the questions I wanted to ask him about his songs/gear in the 90s

Love the A's sticker and the Spitfire sticker!!

I wish they would bring these back. They’re hard to find and definitely fetching more than retail on reverb right now.

Great Video. What amp and cabinet did you use on rancid 1993?

So cooool😎

Got an olympic white one in 2018, it's my favorite P bass!! Sounds amazing and unbelievably comfortable to play. I recently took it into the studio and compared it to a '75 P and a '02 MH signature and it sounded the best! Thank you Matt 🤘

Great video again, love hearing the details and stories behind the basses. When you do the close up parts, could you hold the phone sideways instead of vertical?

My name is Freeman, Matt Freeman!