What a lovely little bass with a lovely little color (I'm talking tone and paint-job)! Something about a short-scale 4 string always puts me in a good mood, lil compact fun things!
I just bought a Sonic Squire Bronco bass (red) used but barely played with a small amp for $200 Canadian, also comes with a jack and gig bag, so I think I got a pretty good deal.
Oh babe. Mine is officially off to ship from the kind folks at sweetwater..so excited for this..this was my first bass in 1997. I was so happy to see it back..and in. Coral? So happy.
Sounds great. This really seems like an incredible deal. The fact that it has a 4-saddle bridge and satin finish neck make it a serious contender regardless of your budget. I just wonder about how noisy that single-coil pickup is in a room with fluorescent lights, and also how consistent the fretwork is. (Still… for 200 bucks I could probably live with - or just fix - any issues it had.)
Many replace the pickup because it’s a six pole Strat pickup under the cover and the strings are not always under a pole piece. That’s why blade pickups are a common replacement, no worries about an inconsistent magnetic field.
@@gfgoalie28 nah, still a stratocaster single coil...no biggie though, lots of direct-fit upgrade options out there for a strat pickup...rail humbucker, early-50s p-bass, lace sensor, lipstick tube, etc...
@@jasondorsey7110 for sure. been wanting to get one for years, now that the stock bridge and tuners got an upgrade I think it’s time to pull the trigger!
I am a tall man, but I always struggled with longscale because of my dyspraxic. For me, a Squier CV '60s Mustang Bass transformed the playing experience. I'm thinking of selling my P-Bass and getting a Bronco as a backup, though I might have the pickup replaced with a true four pole.
These basses sound awesome with flat wounds. The Bullet Series and the Affinity Series had a different bridge and tuners. The bridge on this new series looks better. I wonder how the new tuners are.
They’re the stock Mini tuners also used in the Squier Mini P. A VERY good little tuner which is much better than what was on previous Broncos. Bridge appears to be same as well to the mini P and is again an upgrade in similar fashion. Neither are “premium” but don’t necessitate swapping as once was such for the Bronco and affinity Bronco.
At 7:53 did you go from green day to operation ivy? Same chord progression as "the crowd" though I'm sure matt freeman threw in a few flashier moments lol. Either way I dig it
I plan to get one in Arctic White. I love that it's said to be lightweight. Curious how much weight that is, but I guess I'll ask the music stored. (Am in U.S. sorry.) It's really for me to do some Acapella app recordings in my bedroom. I have an acoustic uke bass, and that hasn't worked out at all.
Thanks for the review. However, I don't get why the pitch to sell those basses is always towards guitarists, kids and small hands. It is a short scale bass with a nice tone, great quality for the price, that even established bassists can use and enjoy.
any set meant for short scale bass should work fine. i've even put regular d'addarios on my 30" EB-3 copy; i just had to trim more off the end. really it depends on the feel and sound you want. roundwounds (like in the demo) will have a bit of grip to them and will sound much brighter. flatwounds will be smooth to the touch and generally have a warmer, less treble-y sound. i switched to them because i'm into jazz and reggae lately and they're a lot of fun on a short scale like this. they also can last pretty much forever if you wipe them down when they get gross 🧹
They vary a lot, Indonesian and Chinese made, with or without skunk stripe, flat or butterfly tuning keys, nearly unfinished or proper satin neck finish etc. Check always in person.
The Sonic Series Bronco is serious upgrade to the old Affinity series Bronco. It really is the best sounding and playing short scale bass that money can buy if you just don't wanna spend a lot of cash! The Affinity's Agathis body sounded dull in comparison to the Poplar Sonic series body, and the lighter weight of the poplar body is also a big improvement over the old one. I liked the more vintage look of the older 2 saddle bridge more, but the four saddle bridge is indeed better to intonate. I was suprised to see that the ceramic pick up has a whopping 12K! output, but that gives this bass it's full on and gritty sound imho. I did change the stock pu to a vintage style Alnic Music Master bridge as I use my Bronco as in conjunction with my Squier Mustang bass. I have an old "Batz Maru" Affinity Bronco pick guard (from the Hello Kitty series) that I might slap on my Sonic series bass, although it will need some work to alter the controls...
Well, Dee Dee Ramone played similar Musicmaster before switching to a full fledged P-Bass. Plus you can easily swap the pickup to something more powerful, but judging by the samples here it packs quite a punch.
You are the whole reason I bought a Squier 1970s tele. You did a review on it and you sold me on it. It's an awesome guitar. Zero regrets
Glad to hear it!
What a lovely little bass with a lovely little color (I'm talking tone and paint-job)! Something about a short-scale 4 string always puts me in a good mood, lil compact fun things!
Dang! Really wish fender made more products in that tahitian coral finish. So pretty!
The accidentally more "orange" finish is also cool (from the front facing camera) :D
I just bought a Sonic Squire Bronco bass (red) used but barely played with a small amp for $200 Canadian, also comes with a jack and gig bag, so I think I got a pretty good deal.
Oh babe. Mine is officially off to ship from the kind folks at sweetwater..so excited for this..this was my first bass in 1997. I was so happy to see it back..and in. Coral? So happy.
Just rewatched Step Brothers and when you played the Sweet Child bass line all I could think of was "I'm Derek and I can sing high like this...."
Lol
😂😂
I bought this the other day and I’m so excited for it to arrive
was it good or meh ?
Sounds great. This really seems like an incredible deal. The fact that it has a 4-saddle bridge and satin finish neck make it a serious contender regardless of your budget. I just wonder about how noisy that single-coil pickup is in a room with fluorescent lights, and also how consistent the fretwork is. (Still… for 200 bucks I could probably live with - or just fix - any issues it had.)
There’s a whole cottage industry of boutique pickups made for the Bronco/Musicmaster. Although some actually love the cheap-ass guitar pickup vibe.
is there any good suggestion for a pickup replacement for squier classic vibe 50's precision (telecaster) bass single coil pickup? @@davidsmisc1351
Many replace the pickup because it’s a six pole Strat pickup under the cover and the strings are not always under a pole piece. That’s why blade pickups are a common replacement, no worries about an inconsistent magnetic field.
Bronco Is a sweet warm punchy little nice charming bass!!!! I love it!!! I went for a .32..... .85 set of strings...ohhh i like It so much!!!!!!!!
Sold! about to order a lime green bronco. Awesome review, thanks!
Best color is the coral- I love it...that or the white on white
Wow, fender actually listened and gave it a 4 saddle bridge
And most likely decent tuners! :D
@@johnsausage Decent or not, at least hipshot ultralites would be a direct replacement, unlike those previous ones with the 4 screw mounting pattern
I’m curious if they finally switched to a four pole pickup too??
@@gfgoalie28 nah, still a stratocaster single coil...no biggie though, lots of direct-fit upgrade options out there for a strat pickup...rail humbucker, early-50s p-bass, lace sensor, lipstick tube, etc...
@@jasondorsey7110 for sure. been wanting to get one for years, now that the stock bridge and tuners got an upgrade I think it’s time to pull the trigger!
give this man a raise. hes the most useful guy there AND online. world wide.
Are you sure about that?
I am a tall man, but I always struggled with longscale because of my dyspraxic. For me, a Squier CV '60s Mustang Bass transformed the playing experience. I'm thinking of selling my P-Bass and getting a Bronco as a backup, though I might have the pickup replaced with a true four pole.
Thinking I might grab one in this colour! Got a PJ fender Mustang, but would like a back up. Seems to be a great deal
Ooh a PJ Mustang bass sounds dope!
These basses sound awesome with flat wounds.
The Bullet Series and the Affinity Series had a different bridge and tuners. The bridge on this new series looks better. I wonder how the new tuners are.
Glad to hear as I just ordered one along with my fav short scale flats.
They’re the stock Mini tuners also used in the Squier Mini P.
A VERY good little tuner which is much better than what was on previous Broncos.
Bridge appears to be same as well to the mini P and is again an upgrade in similar fashion.
Neither are “premium” but don’t necessitate swapping as once was such for the Bronco and affinity Bronco.
At 7:53 did you go from green day to operation ivy? Same chord progression as "the crowd" though I'm sure matt freeman threw in a few flashier moments lol. Either way I dig it
What amp/pedals are you using? Has a nice sound.
I plan to get one in Arctic White. I love that it's said to be lightweight. Curious how much weight that is, but I guess I'll ask the music stored. (Am in U.S. sorry.) It's really for me to do some Acapella app recordings in my bedroom. I have an acoustic uke bass, and that hasn't worked out at all.
Did you get it? How is it?
Thanks for the review. However, I don't get why the pitch to sell those basses is always towards guitarists, kids and small hands. It is a short scale bass with a nice tone, great quality for the price, that even established bassists can use and enjoy.
Yeah I think people need to get over scale length and just know it’s the instrument and feeling comfortable that matters
i broke my left elbow years ago, and it doesnt go fully straight anymore, so 30" scale is perfect for me XD
Hi! Which is the most apropriate set of strings to use with Bronco? Thanks😊
Depends on your musical taste and style you play.
any set meant for short scale bass should work fine. i've even put regular d'addarios on my 30" EB-3 copy; i just had to trim more off the end. really it depends on the feel and sound you want.
roundwounds (like in the demo) will have a bit of grip to them and will sound much brighter.
flatwounds will be smooth to the touch and generally have a warmer, less treble-y sound. i switched to them because i'm into jazz and reggae lately and they're a lot of fun on a short scale like this. they also can last pretty much forever if you wipe them down when they get gross 🧹
Bronco is not as related to a mustang as it is to the Musicmaster Bass for which it is practically identical (with previous 2 saddle bridge).
Those broncos are better built than my '76 musicmaster lol
They vary a lot, Indonesian and Chinese made, with or without skunk stripe, flat or butterfly tuning keys, nearly unfinished or proper satin neck finish etc. Check always in person.
The Sonic series is the perfect opportunity for them to do another collab with Sanrio
It is fantastic and super valuable bass. I like it because it is less but more. : )
You should go into the mustangs. I really want one lol but I want your opinion.
There’s a review coming soon, they’re awesome! 🔥
@@PMTVUK thanks, man. I really like your reviews. You encouraged me to buy my first real guitar, and its great.
Just go for it, those Squier Mustangs are great! I bought the FSR in yellow.
There goes Mr awesome again
Great review. I ordered the arctic white one. What strings are used in this video? Love that sound.
my brother wants to learn bass
i just bought the artic white
but i think im gonna let him use my musicman and im gonna keep this
The Sonic Series Bronco is serious upgrade to the old Affinity series Bronco. It really is the best sounding and playing short scale bass that money can buy if you just don't wanna spend a lot of cash!
The Affinity's Agathis body sounded dull in comparison to the Poplar Sonic series body, and the lighter weight of the poplar body is also a big improvement over the old one. I liked the more vintage look of the older 2 saddle bridge more, but the four saddle bridge is indeed better to intonate. I was suprised to see that the ceramic pick up has a whopping 12K! output, but that gives this bass it's full on and gritty sound imho. I did change the stock pu to a vintage style Alnic Music Master bridge as I use my Bronco as in conjunction with my Squier Mustang bass.
I have an old "Batz Maru" Affinity Bronco pick guard (from the Hello Kitty series) that I might slap on my Sonic series bass, although it will need some work to alter the controls...
Interested....but no left hander
Just ordered one!
Was Miss Murder intro in there?
Very good review. 👍
Nice bronco. I'm a Stallion, mang.
Nice
Hey! Does this guitar work for the studio? Is it "professional" player worthy?? Thanks!
Well, Dee Dee Ramone played similar Musicmaster before switching to a full fledged P-Bass.
Plus you can easily swap the pickup to something more powerful, but judging by the samples here it packs quite a punch.
So coool
NOISE.
Nice video
It looks so small in Dagan's hands.
😮😂
That's what she said.
that's cause it is small
So do i
Was that bro hymn?
My first bass ever. In 1999
they really need to bring the Musicmaster name back for this one instead of calling it the Bronco.
I prefer Bronco. Like the Mustang, it's an American horse and a Ford car!
But he always plays bass like a guitarist lol
The Bronco bass is nearly identical to the old Fender MUSICMASTER bass. This guy didn't do his homework, and kept mentioning the Mustang bass.
Looks like he showed up to a HS band practice, stole the bass and started stunting