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Exploring the Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage Edition Basses | Fender

Exploring the Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage Edition Basses | Fender

Description
The Squier 40th Anniversary Precision Bass Vintage Edition is a soulful tribute model trimmed with a collection of classic features for the retro-minded Squier enthusiast. It has a nato body with a satin urethane finish and a maple fingerboard with 20 narrow-tall frets and black dot inlays. Featuring aged chrome hardware, an anodized aluminum pickguard, a vintage-tinted maple neck, an engraved anniversary neck plate and satin finish throughout, this 40th Anniversary Precision Bass honors the heritage of the Squier catalog and its ancestry. Player-friendly refinements of this commemorative model include a slim and comfortable C-shaped neck for an easy playing feel, vintage-style tuning machines, 4-saddle bridge with barrel saddles for authentic performance and style, and a Fender-Designed split single-coil pickup with Alnico 5 magnets for that familiar Precision Bass tone.
Squier 40th Anniversary Precision Bass Vintage Edition Satin Dakota Red
Squier 40th Anniversary Precision Bass Vintage Edition Satin Dakota Red
Features
  • Nato body with a satin finish
  • Maple neck with a tinted finish and C-shaped profile
  • Maple fingerboard with 20 narrow-tall frets and black dot inlays
  • Fender Designed alnico split single-coil pickup
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Specs
Neck
  • Wood: Maple
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Pickup configuration: S
  • Neck: Proprietary split single coil
  • Control layout: Master volume, Master tone
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Fret size: Narrow-tall
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material/width: Bone/1.68"
Body
  • Body Type: Solid body
  • Body wood: Nato
  • Body finish: Satin
Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Individual saddle
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style
Other
  • Number of strings: 4 string
  • Orientation: Right-handed
Reviews

4.86

14 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Awesome
Perfect punk tone
Exelent bass!
Exelent bass!
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing12
  2. Jamming10
  3. Recording6
  4. Rock Concerts6
  5. School Bands3
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz1
  2. None1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
  2. Novice6
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Fun To Play13
  2. Good Feel13
  3. Good Tone11
  4. Good Pick Up9
  5. Solid Electronics7

Reviewed by 14 customers

  • Love it!!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byGary

    fromUSA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great bass! Feels good. Sounds good. Set up very nice - didn't need to make adjustments.

  • Sounds a lot better than a standard squire.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byNB

    fromFlorida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Excellent sound and excellent quality except for a tiny blemish on the body paint job.

  • Good solid bass and a looker!

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    bySri

    fromPrinceton, NJ

    I bought this in the sale going on as it was a no brainer at the price. I have plenty of other basses and don't need one more but hey - too good a deal. Overall happy as there were no major issues with it. Only small defect was that the endpoint was pushed into the body (perhaps someone hit the floor firmly with it or something). I just drilled a fresh hole a little away and re-installed the endpin. No big deal. Bass sounds good and looks great

  • Awesome

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byGregg

    fromHealdsburg, California

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great sound. Love everything about this instrument. My first guitar and I think I made a great choice. GOT AN AWESOME PRICE. Thanks

  • An inexpensive instrument not only for beginners.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byLars

    fromEstero, FL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This series of basses is excellent for the price point. The neck on this Squier is excellent, the body is a perfect weight and shape. The pickups are surprisingly good It sounds great. The first one I got had a bad tuner, so I returned it and got a replacement which is all good. I haven't gigged in a long time, but next time I do, I'll take this, and leave my expensive bass out of harm's way at home. This will do the job.

  • i would recommend to a friend

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    bybrett

    fromsan diego

    I play guitar but wanted to get into playing bass so about 2 months ago i bought this after doing lots of research on some squires and i am beyond pleased. It's not too heavy and mine came out of the box with no signs of any damage. Once put into tune it holds for a while so you don't have to worry about tuning too often. Definitely pleased with my purchase.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byNoah is new

    fromRoanoke Virginia

    What size is the Jack for the cables

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Squier 40th Anniversary Precision Bass has a 1/4" jack.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byCollin

    fromCalifornia

    What does the "LEVEL 2" in the title indicate? Is that in reference to the condition of the used status, or is that a fender/squier level?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Level 2: Blemished: Few/Minor Blemishes and/or Lightly Played/Used This instrument or product has been carefully played and shows few, minor signs of use. In most respects it looks and feels like new and may be considered equivalent to a product that's been used in a retail store environment. Its packaging may not meet the standards set by the factory. This instrument or product carries the manufacturer's warranty. This is a terrific value and you can buy with confidence knowing our 45-day, 100% satisfaction guarantee applies to this open box product. Please note: Open box gear is limited to stock on hand. If you have further questions regarding our used gear, please call us at 1-855-770-3373

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJohn

    fromundisclosed

    What is the weight of this bass?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    All basses vary depending on the density of the wood. Even the same model can vary up to 1.5 lbs Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Bass Guitars are generally between 8.00 and 10.00 lbs. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be approximately 8.5 lbs