Video Review - Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar and Jaguar Special Short Scale Basses
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- www.premierguitar.com PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest video review of the Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar and Jaguar Special Short Scale Bass Reviews. These basses were a July Web Exclusive review and the full print reviews can be read here - www.premierguitar.com/Magazine...
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You can get rid of the detent clicks on the tone knob by undoing the grub screw with an allen key and taking the knob off and removing the washer with little arm that sticks out (I'm making this read so people that aren't so technically inclined can understand) and putting it all back together.
My first bass was a Cort short scale. I love short scale bass to death. When i started playing 28 years ago with a drummer and a shorty as the only instruments the bass had to stand in for the guitar. With a Boss distortion and tree tone Metal chords it did the job well. We made some pretty sick Punk/Metal sounds that way.
+Brian steff magnussen I had a Cort Curbow bass that had a pretty sweet neck.
I bought the short scale bass. A friend of mine had a short scale bass and I loved it, although his was an Epiphone SG body style bass. I bought the Fender because I know Fender makes some good stuff, so I also bought the Fender Rumble 60 Watt 1x12 bass amp to go with it. I'm not a bassist but I'm learning how to play bass. I have 45 years experience on guitar though and the first four strings on guitar are the four strings on bass, unless of course you play a five string bass. The Squier Vintage Modified was right up my alley for doing home recording and such. Not really looking to play in a band, but just record some things.
this bass looks brilliant in real life.
i went to town a few days ago, looking for a p bass but as soon as i took a good look at the jaguar, i knew i had to get it.
i tried it out in the shop and it has a brilliant growl.
I am convinced that it can do pretty much anything; i saw a video of the jag bass doing some heavy stuff (it sounded brilliant) and obviously the p bass pickup is perfect for rock, and j bass pickup makes it a little jazzy.
i shall be buying this bass in roughly a month.
I just got a standard today. Love it. What's cool is that my local Guitar Center marked the price on it as $249.99 instead, so I got $50 off of it. It kinda has the best of both P basses and Jazz basses. Comfortable neck too. Unfortunately, I'm having trouble tightening one end of my Clip-Lock strap for some reason. Over all, nice bass. I'd recommend it for any bass player.
I bought a used long scale on for $175. Love it! Removed the "click stops" under the knobs.
I use the Long scale one for about 6 months now.. I did some gigs and I can tell you all, this Bass is awesome ! I used it in E Tuning when I bought it, but Now I use some 5 string set of strings to tune it into C and its still awesome ! I recommend this one !
You can remove the clicks from the tone pots quite easily. Just take the spring washer out from underneath.
I have the 34 inch scale model. If you are looking for a small light weight instrument then note that both the 34 inch scale and short scale both are quite heavy. Another thing: Having 2 vol pots and 2 tone pots is not good in the sense that much signal vanishes in the pots. You get better tone if you set all to max and then use the tone-control on the amp (often you have better posibillity to control tone on the amp). Don't forget: What wood-spieces the bass is made of have no real influence on tone. So don't waste your money on expensive wood. And dont forget to play your instruments - they miss you!
+Jakob Lindekilde I have 2 SS Jags. Surprisingly, the one I left in standard tuning is much lighter than the one I strung BEAD. The BEAD one has much hotter pu's too. I have to turn down the volume when I switch. Not sure if it's because of the heavier strings, heavier body, or just inconsistant pu winding.
Jakob Lindekilde I cannot find the standard scale model in this video anywhere on the Internet! Do you know anywhere I can find one? Any help greatly appreciated
I have this bass and its actually pretty amazing, once you get a good setup and adjust it to your comfort zone
Thanks for the Demo Jordan.
The short scale had a cool geezer tone.
I have small hands, so the Short Scale would do me good, and -- for the most part -- that's what, or who -- the SS is designed for... or perhaps for those who prefer comfort.
But like J.W. said... I did read in a few reviews over at Amazon.com that the Squier Modifed SS Jaguar Bass pickups are sub-par, or "weak".
+Aliccia Biancaniella Just go to a store & check one out for yourself. Plus, good replacement pickups are available for $125 (SD 1/4 #ers) to $200.
I actually did a jazz gig on the short scale version, and I really liked how maneuverable the neck was. What I did not like though, is that the intonation was total wack. When I would hit a sustained note, It would slightly out of tune... I like the bass, but would highly recommend a setup.
I have this bass (full scale). I modded it with a Badass II bridge, some EMG PJhz pickups, and some Grover tuners, and it plays and sounds better. The factory set up was dreadful though, it took quite a few neck adjustments to get it working to par.
Man, that's a really nice bass, I can't say I've seen any of these here in Norway.
I own the full scale version. I believe only made in this configuration for 2011. Picked it up cheap as a trade in from guitar center. Way superior to short scale version and beautiful in person. Not a Pro but I havent upgraded anything on it and sounds great through my ORANGE Crush 50 combo with a MXR Bass preamp.
This guy looks like Leonardo DiCaprio and Lieutenant Dan's love child.
Hahah nice man I agree.. Even 4 years ahead
love the short scale
Looking for something as a slight step up from my ibanez gsr200fm. Never realized how thin the standard ceramic pickups on my bass sound, but compared with the duncan designed pickups on this vm model, im much more pleased. beefier bass, not to mention its a definite looker.
This Jaguar will be my next bass for sure
Short scales make transitioning from guitar to bass easier because the scaling (30"-31") reduces the distance between frets by about 10% -making short scales great for those with smaller hands and younger players. Other attributes of short scale basses include a punchier sound due to the shorter strings and slightly higher tension. However, intonation can be a pain (my Hagstrom HB-4 is so bad that I'll probably go back to long scale. That, and my muscle memory is tuned to long scale).
Great instructive video, thank you. The sound demonstrations could show the whole register of the bass and vary a bit more maybe?
strings you recommend me for me squier vintage modified SS Jaguar bass?
Long Scale one with the inlays isPassive, the Short Scales and Cheaper Long Scale ones are Active with a "bass boost" circuit
Oh my gosh i am in love with the black one but I cant find it anywhere online. I love that kind of pickguard especially with black, and then the block inlays are so good. Someone please help!!
noticed tha black headstock on both.. tho i cant find that long scale bass with those electronics anywhere.. i find the special with the active pickups. any hints?
its nice to see a review that has criticisms for once and not just a commercial
That short scale is solid.. been looking for one for a while to add to the arsenal for stage and recording.. what type of pickups do you think would go well with the short scale for like a progressive rock style music. think mars volta :)
cool review!
It'd be nice to see the rest of the Squier Jag line, it'd be nice see a video for the VM Special and the Special HB.
For any of you watching this video these days, he under-rates the neck (P-Bass) pickup. It's actually really solid. The J-Bass bridge pickup indeed lacks, but I don't even use it on my Jag SS.
My favorite bass sound
Nice review Jordan. I actually own 2 of the SS model. One tuned EADG & the other BEAD If you're going to try you're hand modding a guitar it might as well be cheap, right?? Great review. I can tell the difference in pickup quality with those SD. BTW, can you tell me the difference between SD pu's & SD "designed" pu's?
Also, I discovered a cheap "fix" in improving the sound. I bought a$30 Behringer Sansamp clone (you can tell I'm cheap!) and it really beefed up the sound. Has the same growl and sustain as the full-length Jag (at least). Someday I may also upgrade the pu's anyway though.
I'm wondering how the SS would lend itself to piccolo setup. As you say, for the price it could be worth a try.
The short scale actually has a deeper sound in the higher string register than the long scale.
I am definatly going to buy this bass (the standard), but i am also considering buying a damarzio humbucker were the j bass pickup used to be!
Could you make a review of the whole line of squier vintage modified both guitars and basses?
I've been looking into getting a short scale bass to make a cheapo Bass VI knockoff (did that with a 34" scale bass, but trying to play chords completely destroyed my hands). It's down to either this or an Epiphone EB-series one; thinking of going with this instead.
why can't I find the 299 one for sale? I only find the special version of it...
I own a Squier Jaguar Bass that has 5 strings. She does play loud and deadly.
I have one active Jaguar,paid $174 at GC (less 10% off ) so far I like it a lot ,not complains, I use this bass with my new GK MB800 and a 4x10" speakers Carvin cabinet, maybe I'll change the pickups.
It's amazing that a bass guitar made in Indonesia cost $174 dlls ! If I have to pay just the bass guitar shipping cost (Indonesia to Ga. USA) it will be more than $300 dlls ! Well I hope the pickups won't give a problem later,or the neck etc.
yeah...maybe it will be in america...i have found a 'seymour duncan smb 4d' humbucker for £80 it souds very nice
Cool. That is what I was thinking but I thought maybe it had some kind of weird tuning, like the equivalent of a baritone six string or everything is one octave higher. Thanks for the info.
Jaguar Special Short Scale Bass: this is a great bass for the $$$. It needs some TLC, like a set-up, but great deal.
They might be stock Squier pups on the short scale, but I like its sound a lot better than the full scale. I do like the look of the long scale better, tho.
Also, the SS bass sounded like it had flats or semi-flats on them, which might account for its lower end.
im about 5 foot witch one should i get please let me know i really want to get one
THANK YOU!!
which better, this one or the squier vintage modified jazz bass?
if you turn down the volume control all the way down on the J-pick up could it just be a precision?
That's the way I use my Jag short scale. Sounds great
If that's a rosewood fingerboard on a maple neck, why is there a "skunk stripe" on the back? Usually you only see those on maple necks, where they have to route out the back to put the truss rod in. Rosewood fingerboards usually route out the top of the neck, then put the fingerboard on top.
Not sure if this helps, I don’t know much about making fretboards but I’m pretty sure this is “indian laurel” wood not rosewood. I have a duo sonic guitar that’s pau ferro wood and it has the skunk stripe. Looks cool either way tho👌🏻
This is the bass that Tyler Joseph (Twenty One Pilots) uses and I was thinking about getting it in short scale because I'm 15 and I have shorter arms than adults (obviously) so would the shorter neck help out or not?
Nemesis Ryu lol that is why I got it
If you're talking about the SS, it's perfect for you, small, short scale, versatile, etc.
Nemesis Ryu, I'm getting the short bass. |-/ I'm thirteen
As a guitarist and a female wanting to play bass too, it's a great buy. I've tried out more expensive Fender basses, but this one is extraordinary for the price. I have weak tiny shrimp fingers, and the shorter scale helps alot.
Nemesis Ryu I’m 6’4 and play shortscale. It’s easier to move up and down the fretboard with more speed and ease. Not about age
They don't make the Vintage Modified like that anymore.
Nice P bass growl from both
Can you do a review on the fender modern player jaguar bass? fender has no reviews that bass, can you compare the two basses also?
"(L.j)"
this guy doesnt blink!
why didnt they show the new standard jaguar bass? that full scale one is a bit old
does someone knows the price of one f these? (aproximate)
my hand are too small(16) so i bought same jaguar ss and this guy said this pickups are suck
Am i stupid
With new pickups, would this be durable enough for shows and recording?
the1average1bear I’ve done it. Just google “Kiowa Sessions” here in colorado springs
Squier is Fenders budget line, but these days the more expensive (Classic Vibe, Artist Series, and even the Vintage Modifieds, are giving most Fenders a run for their money, and imo most of the CV and Artist Squiers are as good, if not better than most fenders up until the $900-$1000 MSRP range. (I have 2 Fenders, a Mexican Classic Series Tele and a American Jazz Bass, and then 2 Squiers, a CV precision bass and a Artist Series J Mascis Jazzmaster)
I still don't understand why the short scale one is shorter?
What songs is he playing?
Is this good for slapping?
Does anyone know how long the 9 volt battery lasts? And also can you replace it with a normal 9 volt or does it need to be a special type?
neither one needs a battery.
I think I prefer the tone of the short-scale.
I know you can use any guitar for anything but could you pull off some heavy sludgey kind of stuff with one of these? I only ask cos I've never seen anyone do it.
+Mike Oxlong We do that, on the rehearsal tracks I am playing a Gretsch Junior Jet SS bass, drop tuned and running the rig a bit like Mike Kerr from Royal Blood - but I just bought one of these and it will DOOM! www.deaforglory.com
Thank you too!
es recomendable? o no lo es?
Hi, for someone who doesn't play guitar, and wants to start with the bass, who recommend short or normal scale? Thank you!
I'd say a full scale (34") to start. I think it's easier to learn on a full scale and then if you prefer, go down to a short scale. Though that's not a hard and fast rule. Try both and see which is more comfortable for you.
@@handidrummed Gracias!
active or passive?
Should I get the standard one or a hofner violin bass? I need some advice
Toss up a coin !
Sounds like a a jazz bass, I likey!!!
Mine has 4 knobs and 34" scale with active circuit I think its called squier vintage modified jaguar special I don't know what the 3rd and 4th knob really do
The 3rd knob is your bass boost and the small 4th knob is your tone.
nice!
I'm not trying to be dificult, but what is the advanage (other than portability) of having a short scale instead of a standard scale? Maybe smaller musicians with shorter arm reach? Just asking, so nobody yell that I'm stupid. I do like the tone.
I think sometimes a J pickup can affect the tone even if rolled off. At least that's what I've heard.
short scale is ideal for those people who have a small fingers of wants a small bass for there body but anyway they are both the same but when it comes to tone they say the standard scale is much better but for me they are BOTH good i prefer the short scale thou..
No. It just depends on your personal preference. I know there's a lot of doom/sludge/stoner metal bass players who really dig the short scaled Jaguars and SGs.
Youll never get a P-bass sound out of this one even if you have the J pick up rolled all the way down, if anything this bass sounds more like a less harsh J-bass. (Im talking about the Jaguar standard bass)
does the short scale have the option to feed through the body for stringing?
***** no, unfortunately not
Damn, strung-through bodies are the best. Ehh whatevs, I'd still buy it.
+Peter McCarty Best thing to do is go out & buy yourself a Sansamp type bass driver pedal. Behringer makes a copy that's real cheap and sounds great. The Jags no longer sound like cheap basses.
its good or not, i want buy this bass, i never played a bass and i want to learn, its a good bass?
They are great basses, I've been playing for about 4 years now and I just got one. I think for someone who is just starting this would be a perfect bass !
AMEN
Many myths about short scale. tension can be the same, set up is up to the player. Gain some experience and EQ the lows and highs you want. Danelectro Longhorn is my main player. Cheap, but groovy. What you play is less important than how you play it.
Actually, street price on the Short Scale is $179 not $169. Although I got a returned silver one for $145! Can't beat that with a stick!
who pays asking price for anything, buddy picked up one of these from gc for 150 out door
+Tony Rocker I also got one of mine from MF for the same price. That's why I pulled the trigger. I liked it so much I found a deal on another one used.
Squiers used to come with rosewood?!?!Man, different times 🥲🥲
the best squier bass there is.
the bass player look a little bit like leonardo dicaprio,,, nice playing i would like a squier 5 string short scale... nice video
Thank you AJ Soprano
someone knows for what the first bass not have 3 tones?
+Diegomz403 Why 3 tones ? They only have 2 pickups, one tone knob per pickup.
@thegorillaz2d regular model
Lacking pickups? Just crank the amp to eleven, ha ha!
I actually prefer low output pickups... once you get them to the same volume as "hotter" ones by increasing the volume (not gain) on the amp, they usually have a better sound (ymmv)
Thank you for this.
Jeffrey KRUPA I know it’s four years later but this has ended up being some of the best tech advice i’ve ever read with respects to bass
Nice
@tisCalvin both r passive
Crafted in Indonesia.
I WANT A JAGUAR BASS
what about action ?? how is it ??
Comfortable
Does Premier Guitar have honest criticism or do they get payed to review these?
Frankly, I don't know why anyone would want more high-end in a bass. A deeper low-end tone is more in keeping with what a bass is for, in the first place.
GaryR55 totally depends what you want. I use a very messed up fuzzed out sound with a ton of overtones in one of my bands, I need a lot of high end to achieve this sound. If you just want bass in your sound go buy an upright. :)
Different genres get complimented with different sounds. In a lot of metal, the high frequencies give the bass a more literal metallic sound. I love it. Very bright and glassy. If also gives you a little more definition instead of just producing a bunch of muddy notes that can get lost in the background. Then you have bands like Primus where the bass is actually more of the focus points rather than the guitar. It all comes down dot personal preference and also what kind of sound your band wants.
Hi frank.
Hi! I have a quiestion, does it works to play Rage Against the Macine? Thank you very much
It for sure does
No, it does not. If you try to play a Rage Against The Machine song on it, it will magically blow up in your hands and Tim Commerford will send you nasty letters for the rest of your natural life.
Grep Hahahaha! Good one! The dumbest questions deserve biting sarcasm.
+DrummerGrrrl You rotters, he's probably 12 :D
Man I want this but in white
squire guitars and bass are made for beginners they're both good just that squire basses are like cheaper
Where on God's green earth can I find that first bass??? :(
I've searched literally all of Fender's vendors listed on their website and the very few that have this bass listed say it's out of stock :\ Yet, the short scale and all of the other Jag basses in the Vintage Modified series are available.
I have one. 😝 bought it three years ago and still in pristine condish! Good look on ur search
+Jirue7609 Ive been looking for it too but cant find it anywhere. Did you manage to find one????
+Callum McHugh I've found a used one but it's pretty pricy. From the looks of it fender might have discontinued it..
+Callum McHugh I actually ended up getting something that I like quite a lot more and have grown to love, but I have seen a couple pop up on Reverb, there's one listed right now
reverb.com/item/1657376-squier-vintage-modified-jaguar-2011-black-block-inlays :)
Jirue7609 Its perfect thanks, but i don't think it ships to the Uk which sucks (and if it does it will be very expensive)