Is This $220 Squier Precision Bass Worth It?

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  • Is this $220 Squier Bass from Fender worth it?? Let's find out in this FULL Review from the Squier Sonic Series in 2023!
    Go ahead and grab one of these basses yourself here: www.fender.com...
    The signal chain is plugged direct from an Ampeg RB112 onto a Scarlett Focusrite 2i2 in Logic Pro X. Using no plug-ins and a teeny bit of compression in playthroughs.
    For strings I used on this demo: DR Pure Blues 45-105 Strings & GHS Precision Flatwounds 45-95 Strings
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    E-Mail: sonojonomusic@gmail.com
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  • @57precision
    @57precision ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This bass sounds really great for the price, Squier has been killing it lately. I suppose you'll have to factor in the cost of lightweight tuners to cure the neck dive, and a pickup change (although I quite liked the aggressive tone of the ceramic) which would put this bass close to used Classic Vibe territory. I think it's worth it if you really like the color, plan to mod it, or just really want an 8lb P bass after a tuner swap.

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely worth it for the color alone! Thank you for this well said comment

    • @57precision
      @57precision ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Mat_Gomez23 the string stops vibrating at the nut. Sustain means the string is still vibrating. Can you explain to me how wrapping the non-vibrating portion of the string around a heavier post helps it to vibrate more?

    • @jasondorsey7110
      @jasondorsey7110 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@sonojon0That color is sharp, I might have bought that if it had a maple board but oh well

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jasondorsey7110 Yeah. I had bought a maple board separately for this bass alone which was the motivation behind getting the Lime Green Bass 🥰🤙🏾

    • @jasondorsey7110
      @jasondorsey7110 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sonojon0 Awesome, I look forward to seeing part 2

  • @georgebowling842
    @georgebowling842 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    For that price it's great. Good modding platform and gives Harley Benton some competition. These are £160 here in the UK but I want that limited edition green. Waiting for new stock.

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right on! This bass definitely gives Harley Benton competition and would be a great comparison of the two in terms of price and quality 👏🏾

  • @cardinalhamneggs5253
    @cardinalhamneggs5253 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Bought mine last weekend and it arrived today. The edge of the body has some finish damage that doesn’t affect the sound. If I can’t send it back for repair or replacement, I’m going to try to find somewhere local where I can get the finish repaired.

  • @darkmikeangel
    @darkmikeangel 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have several high end basses. But, I've always wanted a Precision in seafoam green. My wife got me one of these for my birthday, and i love it! I would have no problems with paying it out!

  • @room34
    @room34 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love the color, and it definitely seems like a good deal for the price. Yes, you'll probably spend the same amount on a pickup upgrade, but then you still have a great looking and sounding bass for pretty cheap. (It's really nice that this comes with a satin finish on the back of the neck… I wouldn't have expected that.)

  • @CentralHubEmporium
    @CentralHubEmporium ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Damn, that was some pretty solid camera work man. Solid looking bass too 👀

  • @MarcG7424
    @MarcG7424 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm the type that can't leave well enough alone so it's a great option for me because by the time I'm done the only original part left on it would be the green body

  • @ryan_454
    @ryan_454 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great review. Very nice looking bass. Can't wait to hear how it sounds with some mods.

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You and me both! Coming soon 🤙🏾

  • @bernardcarville2759
    @bernardcarville2759 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fine review! I have the same model & color. Purchased directly from Fender when they had them for $199. I pretty much have the same response. The pickup is hot & has no finesse. Maximum P Bass Grunt! I've gigged mine about 6 times. Classic Oldie Rock. Ballsy but not Metal. The bass sounded OK & was capable of turning the air into cream cheese. Used much less live amp volume. Playability & set up were fine out of the box. Changed the strings to Thomastik flats. Almost like an old school P hard driving an Ampeg B15 amp. I want to swap the pickup out for a DiMarzio Model P. Yes! It's worth swapping the pickup out. This is a solid gigging workingman's P on a budget & a potential solid workhorse. Hard Rock,Metal & Punk players should find it useable as is. Great detailed honest review.🎉

  • @galleryofrogues
    @galleryofrogues 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes. I used to own one; for the price it’s awesome.

  • @HenryResilient
    @HenryResilient ปีที่แล้ว +3

    1k subs! Lets go!

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  ปีที่แล้ว

      On the road to 10K!!

  • @congerscott6064
    @congerscott6064 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's not only worth it but im getting one, I don't play out but for at home use its a great bass and a great modding platform 👍🏆.

  • @PLT123
    @PLT123 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Its on sale for 179...im definitely considering it

  • @BukanIbuMu
    @BukanIbuMu ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice sounding bass and nice playing. Is the tuner and bridge the same as the affinity series?

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m pretty sure they are

    • @BukanIbuMu
      @BukanIbuMu ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sonojon0 Thanks a lot. I bought one because of this video. Still waiting for the shipping tho.

  • @Yam1sora
    @Yam1sora ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review 👍🏻

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Glad you dig it 🤙🏾

  • @ciaranocraobhach
    @ciaranocraobhach 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Flats with some Pure Vintage 62's would sound killer. That colour though 🤤

    • @ciaranocraobhach
      @ciaranocraobhach 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well I bought one. I actually love the tone of the stock ceramic pickups! And playability is awesome. So smooth, great setup and zero fret buzz.
      Downside is the neck dive. It's awful. I might put a hi mass bridge on. Or look at different tuners. Worst case, I'll swap out the neck.
      Any suggestions?

  • @orochimaru623
    @orochimaru623 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I heard that the neck of Sonic series breaks / twist / warps easily. I don't know if it's true or not.

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Never experienced any of that or ever heard of that happening to others that I know have bought these instruments. To say it’s true is a big stretch, these necks are solid

  • @EricSandvold-si7xd
    @EricSandvold-si7xd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought 1 loved the green, had to have it. Seymour Duncan pick ups,all it needed

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great! Sounds like the one Fender has on there recent Limited Edition Player Series

  • @Mat_Gomez23
    @Mat_Gomez23 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want one, I hope for an arctic white one. I have a black pickguard and a set of GFS P Bass pickups to do an easy swap

    • @SnarkyRC
      @SnarkyRC 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They'll probably release an Olympic White version sooner or later like my Jazz V.

  • @GooeyGooGoo-c6w
    @GooeyGooGoo-c6w 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    $175 on Fenders site today!

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@GooeyGooGoo-c6w Let’s gooo!!!!

  • @Voltic27
    @Voltic27 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    would you say this is a good option for a first bass? i don’t know too much about about the pickups and i don’t wanna spend another few hundred dollars

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Voltic27 This bass is honestly the best option for a first! The stock pickup does the job. I just happen to be a picky person when it comes to tone but overall the bass pickup stock can get you started and then some without forking over too much additional $$$

    • @Voltic27
      @Voltic27 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@sonojon0 thanks! would you happen to have a video about setting it all up out of the box? i’ve seen other videos that say it needs a lil bit of work

  • @geraldp494
    @geraldp494 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the Color

  • @courtneygillespie1187
    @courtneygillespie1187 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Why do you play cheap basses? I have a weird thing about playing something really nice because......I don't know...... more character...... all I did was upgrade the pick ups 👍

  • @SirSpoon
    @SirSpoon ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I got mine coming in......worse comes to worse I'll get some Geezer EMG's

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That’s the way to do it! *Teaser* I actually ordered a set of Geezers for this bass as well 🤙🏾

  • @scottm7720
    @scottm7720 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For that price, it definitely doesn't sound that bad to me.

  • @AllAboutBasses
    @AllAboutBasses 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Me wants this. To bad it's sold out. Let me know if decide to sell it :D

  • @PropS570
    @PropS570 ปีที่แล้ว

    That bass sounds excellent.

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @AllAboutBasses
    @AllAboutBasses หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got one! For $169 :)

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AllAboutBasses Nice! Such a great deal. Might just pick one up again honestly and leave it stock this time

  • @james027
    @james027 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Please explain what's wrong with ceramic pickup?

    • @sonojon0
      @sonojon0  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Can be very loud in terms of output, if you tend to play with a heavy hand you might cause the output to clip which can be detrimental in recording. I’d recommend ceramic for people that play with a lighter touch. Nothing wrong with ceramic pickups, they’re just not for my playing style

    • @james027
      @james027 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sonojon0 thank u for your explanation

  • @rocknroor
    @rocknroor 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    is the sonics body thinner than mim or American made