Your reviews are a lot better than Low end Lobster's. No gimmicks and a more thorough look at all the different tone variations/play styles. All in all, much more informative! Kudos!
@@intothemystic1795 I don't think that's really fair, part of the fun of watching him is how much joy he has playing so many different basses, he's so genuinely into it. He recently tried out a Harley Benton guitar where he was making the most incredible faces over the meaty P-Bass tone. Of course there is some overlap between P-Bass and Stingray tones but not as much in this case.
I was really hoping Squier would release a classic vibe mustang bass and they did! I remember they had the vintage modified version a few years back but they didnt make them for very long and I believe they only came in black and sunburst. This bass is definitely on the top of my "gotta get one" list.
Lastly, they should really bring back the Japanese Mustangs that are finished in the original competition colours. The racing stripes make them look amazing! I think G&L is capitalizing on this segment of the market with their Fallout basses but they are not widely available. I would kill for a mustang in competition orange!
Hi I had this bass for about 2 wks and I just couldn't get on with it so took it back it just felt so delicate like it.was going to break any minute . Saying that it did have a lovely sound
Interesting! I didn’t think it was that fragile feeling, but mustangs always feel a little bit less robust than a P etc just for the fact there’s less wood. However, I wouldn’t hesitate to take this out or use it based on fragility - Fender style builds are always more robust than they should be!
6:33 Funny, I had to do the exact same thing, the A string slot was cut too deep on mine as well, had to add a tiny shim. I really like that little bass, paid only 260 Euros used for mine. Only other negative thing was that the pickguard looked like it was fitted at the neck pocket with a pair of blunt garden scissors, but i found a replacement from a pickguard maker in Scotland on ebay. I recommend changing strings to a set of LaBella DTF 760 F-MUS flatwounds.
Quite a few people have asked this, I might approach Thomann to see if it can happen, but they do have their own YT channel so might not be so keen for me to give my opinion 😅
@@TylerSpicer well Tyler, if I were Harley Benton, I would take the chance on you reviewing their basses because a positive report from you is worth far more than the views on their own channel and let me add, I like the HB channel too👍
Another great vid Tyler. As usual with low end basses, the tone control has little effect through 80% of its range. Little sound difference from 100 to 50%. . A handsome instrument for sure -very tempting, but how is the neck profile vs the MIM Mustang (which I've owned)?
12:46 an even better bass for sitting on the couch and messing around is a Hofner. Since it’s also super playable but being that it’s hollow it’s way easier to hear unplugged
one thing you need to know is that you need to buy MEDIUM scale strings for da mustang bass! i learned the hard way. that strings-through-body bridge means short scale strings are too short and they'll typically start tapering (the part which should go around the tuning peg) at or before the nut on the lowest string.
Nice review! I m a guitarist and I d like to produce some bedroom lofi pop with my roland TR505 and my Fender AV65 jazzmaster on a 8 tracks recorder. I was looking for a fender tone type bass without busting the bank as I’ m not a bassist but not too cheap. I ve heard somethings cool with the bronco squire but I found that bass for 150$ more :-) I really like 60’s bass tones (Serge Gainsbourg, AIR...) and surf music as well. I m waiting for this little affordable gem to come home
It's also disappointing that the Fender PJ Mustangs are not string thru body with the proper bridge. Even if they used the Corona US bridges that accommodate the Jazz pickup. I feel the bridge along with the unique pickup really defines this bass.
Great nuts and bolts review - informative on hardware and showing tone while playing same thing. Seriously good! In the 70's I considered a Fender pukka one of these but I couldn't afford it any more than a P bass - I would have cut a carotid artery for a P bass then. Now I'm 69 and have a Precision but hands are a wee bit sore so I'm thinking again about a Mustang.
Thank you for the kind words and for watching - I appreciate it! I love a Mustang and also 32” scale basses. They’re a bit of a rarity, but really comfortable and have their own tone going on - really rich in the midrange. If you can find one, give it a try! T
Fret buzz looking back on it now. I remember it feeling difficult to control on the shorter scale. I probably simply wasn’t being delicate enough on the short scale tbh! T
Is the Squire Mustang pickup the same size as the Fender Mustang? If so, I wonder how it would sound if you switched them out. I noticed that the Fender's have a fuller tonal pallet. The Squire's pickup looks a bit smaller based on photo comparisions.
Leonardo 877 I haven’t played the flea. I am a sucker for the Am Original series and their feel. The stacked pots on the Flea will give you access to a wider range of tones, many of the combinations I like. Tough one. I would really have to play both next to each other, but the Flea does seem to have a lot of those American Original features whilst being considerably cheaper. I would tentatively say the Flea, but I would get both, see which I preferred and send the other back (or try both out in store). Fenders really vary so much from example to example because of the inconsistency of wood and the number they build. You have to hunt and play as many as you can to find the best Fenders, no matter which country it was born in!
Ehi Tyler, I ended up buying the AM Original ... Its price was like the one of Flea + the vintage case (250$), so it was a good deal! I haven't played the Flea, and I think that they both sound similar, because of the similar spec. ... But considering the price, I bought the AM Or for the Case, the American quality, and because It is not the "Flea" bass, It's mine. (Don't get me wrong, I love Flea). It seems more professional, that's It. Anyway, I'm in love with It!! 😍😍😍
PJ doesn’t have a mustang style bridge, or mustang sized pickup in the front (unless you’re buying the USA Performer PJ). I think the PJ sounds even closer to a traditional P, you can find a comparison video on my channel from a year or so ago. T
Simon Birtles it feels like a more solid bass, and would survive a little better in the long run I feel. Those Hofners have a cool sound but don’t feel well built in my experience- fragile comes to mind. T
Kalli De Baca definitely a good place to start! My only concern would be that it’s short scale, which makes it easier in the short term, but longer term most basses are made long scale, so switching to a bigger bass down the line might feel difficult. However, short scales are definitely in fashion at the moment and sound as good as longs scale, just with a slightly different flavour. T
@@TylerSpicer wow! I didnt notice that, thanks! Yes ur right. Well it will take time for me to switch to a new bass cause i need a lot of practice. As a female beginner it will be propably convenient. My concearn is, if short scale has a full sound and sounds the same as long scale?
Kalli De Baca short scale is definitely a good way to go. A short scale has a more bassy low-end and a brighter top end, but not as much definition and fullness in the midrange. You can’t really go wrong, so buy with confidence! T
Do you want a more compact bass, or a more versatile one? The jazz is more versatile but bigger, the Mustang is more compact but you only have the one pickup! T
Tough one, few and far between! I’d suggest a Nordstrand or a Seymour Duncan, though people speak well of Lollar pickups too. All of these have a mustang sized pickup but you won’t have as much choice with a mustang compared to a P. Personally, I’m a fan of the nordstrands more and more! T
I am looking for my first bass, I play the acoustic Guitar. I Need the bass for home recording. I like Jaguar Bass and Mustang but also the Epiphone eb -0. What do you suggest me? Thanks
I recently ordered and returned one of these, I was so dissapointed with the finish, residue of glue or varnish around he frets, some kind of overspray in the lacquer of the neck... several small depressions on the body, which I suspect were present before it was painted. I liked the tone and I love the vintage tint on the neck, but the quality of the tuners was very average.If you badly want a mustang, save a bit longer and by a JMJ... its nearly 3 times the price ok but overall I beleive it is much better value for money, but getting I only wish Yamaha made a shortscale bass. In terms of overall quality my Yamaha TRBX304 is superior in every way.
I’m a big fan of Yamaha basses and products in general for a broad range of uses. I’ve never kept a Yamaha bass for longer than a couple of years, but their fit and finish as well as quality control is always hard to beat. I liked the JMJ too, and definitely felt like a step up in quality compared to these Squiers. T
Yes, it is a short scale bass! I personally prefer a medium scale over short (so 32" scale). A bass like the Classic Vibe Jaguar bass has that 32" length. T
Thank you! If I’d dug in too much on this it just wouldn’t have sounded clean enough. You can hear that slightly when I’m playing the low F. Thank you for watching, again! T
The pickups are garbage they look like fridge magnets. They sound like garbage too. The aftermarket Nordstram pick ups are UFF everything else is on point. Changing the pick guard is a headache trying to find one that fits GOOD LUCK especially after trying to install aftermarket pups.
Your reviews are a lot better than Low end Lobster's. No gimmicks and a more thorough look at all the different tone variations/play styles. All in all, much more informative! Kudos!
Ah thank you so much! I’ve never seen low end lobster but that’s great to hear. T
@@intothemystic1795 I don't think that's really fair, part of the fun of watching him is how much joy he has playing so many different basses, he's so genuinely into it. He recently tried out a Harley Benton guitar where he was making the most incredible faces over the meaty P-Bass tone. Of course there is some overlap between P-Bass and Stingray tones but not as much in this case.
This was my first ever bass and I'm still in love with it
This demo helped make my decision to buy this bass! I've had it for a month and I love it. Thanks this was really helpful :)
Love your demos dude! very well structured and to the point. The tone on full, fingerstyle for this model sounds very old school. Love it.
Thank you my man, much appreciated! I'm glad you like it, you can always get some great tones from a mustang! T
I was really hoping Squier would release a classic vibe mustang bass and they did! I remember they had the vintage modified version a few years back but they didnt make them for very long and I believe they only came in black and sunburst. This bass is definitely on the top of my "gotta get one" list.
Definitely digging these colours more! They’re great fun basses to play! T
Your reviews are excellent, by far the best on you tube. Thank you....
Thanks Chris! It’s really appreciated, and thank you for watching! Always good to hear I’m catering to what people want, and I’ll continue to do so! T
pretty great tone considering the price!
Lastly, they should really bring back the Japanese Mustangs that are finished in the original competition colours. The racing stripes make them look amazing! I think G&L is capitalizing on this segment of the market with their Fallout basses but they are not widely available. I would kill for a mustang in competition orange!
Add matching headstocks to a few of those colors as well (like Fiesta red and that ocean turquoise looking color they had) and I'd buy one for sure!
Yea I noticed the G&L version... However I think they misjudged the market with their pricing
Hi I had this bass for about 2 wks and I just couldn't get on with it so took it back it just felt so delicate like it.was going to break any minute . Saying that it did have a lovely sound
Interesting! I didn’t think it was that fragile feeling, but mustangs always feel a little bit less robust than a P etc just for the fact there’s less wood. However, I wouldn’t hesitate to take this out or use it based on fragility - Fender style builds are always more robust than they should be!
@@TylerSpicer on that note, are these Nato bodied basses heavy? rough avg wt? tks
Your videos are great. Thank you!
Im excited!! Im bout to get mine next week! You got a really cool vid thanks
Thank you for watching! Exciting times! I’m sure you’ll love it! T
Great Video. LOVE the colour of that Bass
Great video Tyler, love your playing mate, loads of feel
Thank you my man! Really appreciate that. Thank you for watching! T
It's a great little bass to have and take on certain gigs.
6:33 Funny, I had to do the exact same thing, the A string slot was cut too deep on mine as well, had to add a tiny shim. I really like that little bass, paid only 260 Euros used for mine. Only other negative thing was that the pickguard looked like it was fitted at the neck pocket with a pair of blunt garden scissors, but i found a replacement from a pickguard maker in Scotland on ebay. I recommend changing strings to a set of LaBella DTF 760 F-MUS flatwounds.
Great video as always.
Thanks for making these
I'd like to see you giving your opinion about Harley benton basses. They're pretty cheap but they make the grade!
Quite a few people have asked this, I might approach Thomann to see if it can happen, but they do have their own YT channel so might not be so keen for me to give my opinion 😅
@@TylerSpicer well Tyler, if I were Harley Benton, I would take the chance on you reviewing their basses because a positive report from you is worth far more than the views on their own channel and let me add, I like the HB channel too👍
Another great vid Tyler. As usual with low end basses, the tone control has little effect through 80% of its range. Little sound difference from 100 to 50%. . A handsome instrument for sure -very tempting, but how is the neck profile vs the MIM Mustang (which I've owned)?
12:46 an even better bass for sitting on the couch and messing around is a Hofner. Since it’s also super playable but being that it’s hollow it’s way easier to hear unplugged
I'm seriously considering this bass and was wondering if you'd do a video on it, thank you!!
No problem at all! Thank you for watching! Are you still considering it after the demo? T
@@TylerSpicer Yes, absolutely! I'm especially digging the picked tones.
one thing you need to know is that you need to buy MEDIUM scale strings for da mustang bass! i learned the hard way. that strings-through-body bridge means short scale strings are too short and they'll typically start tapering (the part which should go around the tuning peg) at or before the nut on the lowest string.
my first bass ❤ i love it to bits
9:40 that sounds really nice
Just opened mine, it's great
Amazing stuff! I hope you enjoy it! T
@@TylerSpicer Thank you very much! I will 🙂
I don't play bass, but if I did, I would want one that can take overdrive and sound like a thick ass dirty Death From Above style tone.
Get into bass it's more fun than guitar for me and helped my guitar playing as well
Nice review!
I m a guitarist and I d like to produce some bedroom lofi pop with my roland TR505 and my Fender AV65 jazzmaster on a 8 tracks recorder. I was looking for a fender tone type bass without busting the bank as I’ m not a bassist but not too cheap. I ve heard somethings cool with the bronco squire but I found that bass for 150$ more :-)
I really like 60’s bass tones (Serge Gainsbourg, AIR...) and surf music as well.
I m waiting for this little affordable gem to come home
If you have it now then how are you finding it?
Thanks. I love short scale basses.
It's also disappointing that the Fender PJ Mustangs are not string thru body with the proper bridge. Even if they used the Corona US bridges that accommodate the Jazz pickup. I feel the bridge along with the unique pickup really defines this bass.
Nice review. I like the 50% no pick and no slap.
Great nuts and bolts review - informative on hardware and showing tone while playing same thing. Seriously good! In the 70's I considered a Fender pukka one of these but I couldn't afford it any more than a P bass - I would have cut a carotid artery for a P bass then. Now I'm 69 and have a Precision but hands are a wee bit sore so I'm thinking again about a Mustang.
Thank you for the kind words and for watching - I appreciate it! I love a Mustang and also 32” scale basses. They’re a bit of a rarity, but really comfortable and have their own tone going on - really rich in the midrange. If you can find one, give it a try! T
Cool bass!!!
Definitely a cool bass, no doubt about that! T
Thanks, i wait it
I would love to hear/see you review the JMJ Mustang bass❤
im a beginner thinking of buying this bass for a start! you think it’s a good idea?
Definitely a good place to start! Very playable due to its size as a beginner. T
Was that fret buzz, the pickup setting, or the speaker when you play the low E string with Tone 100%?
Fret buzz looking back on it now. I remember it feeling difficult to control on the shorter scale. I probably simply wasn’t being delicate enough on the short scale tbh! T
Great review. I like the tone and look but Squiers seem to come up short on intonation compared to Fenders. What are your thoughts?
Is the Squire Mustang pickup the same size as the Fender Mustang? If so, I wonder how it would sound if you switched them out. I noticed that the Fender's have a fuller tonal pallet. The Squire's pickup looks a bit smaller based on photo comparisions.
Btw, the 50% tone setting is my favourite. Great video! Keep it up!
I personally think you can have a really nice bright 80s tone with this bass very similar to a smiths Andy Rourke style bass tone similar to a p bass
Goob Is cool I think it definitely has it in there! T
He did use some Squier P-Basses in the early days of the Smiths
Pizza Panda interesting
Thanks for your post. Love the 0% tone.
Thanks very much.
I have a question for you: Fender Flea Jazz Bass '61 or Fender American Original '60s (Candy Apple Red) ?
Leonardo 877 I haven’t played the flea. I am a sucker for the Am Original series and their feel. The stacked pots on the Flea will give you access to a wider range of tones, many of the combinations I like. Tough one. I would really have to play both next to each other, but the Flea does seem to have a lot of those American Original features whilst being considerably cheaper. I would tentatively say the Flea, but I would get both, see which I preferred and send the other back (or try both out in store). Fenders really vary so much from example to example because of the inconsistency of wood and the number they build. You have to hunt and play as many as you can to find the best Fenders, no matter which country it was born in!
@@TylerSpicer Thank you so much !! 😃
Ehi Tyler, I ended up buying the AM Original ... Its price was like the one of Flea + the vintage case (250$), so it was a good deal!
I haven't played the Flea, and I think that they both sound similar, because of the similar spec. ...
But considering the price, I bought the AM Or for the Case, the American quality, and because It is not the "Flea" bass, It's mine. (Don't get me wrong, I love Flea). It seems more professional, that's It. Anyway, I'm in love with It!! 😍😍😍
@@leoc507 il make sure to check that out
great review as alawyas. But..."dear Fender, please stop with the vintage "tall" frets"
Do you know the difference between this one and the PJ version? Aside from the jazz pickup.
PJ doesn’t have a mustang style bridge, or mustang sized pickup in the front (unless you’re buying the USA Performer PJ). I think the PJ sounds even closer to a traditional P, you can find a comparison video on my channel from a year or so ago. T
Does anyone know if standard short scale strings will fit (this being a string-thru) or if medium scale strings are needed? Thanks...
medium scale
As a short scale player myself, would you say this bass is better than a hofner ignition, similar price?
Simon Birtles it feels like a more solid bass, and would survive a little better in the long run I feel. Those Hofners have a cool sound but don’t feel well built in my experience- fragile comes to mind. T
Thanks Tyler
Would you recommend this or the squier CV jaguar?
I like the Jaguar a little more. I like it’s versatility and the medium (32”) scale length. If I bought a Squier - that would be the one I chose. T
@@TylerSpicer do u think it would be necessary to change the pickups on the jaguar?
Torn between this mustang and Ibanez short scale headless EBH1000S. Help!
I will wait for second hand to come to cut the head 🙃. Shortscale headless bass with p pickup were kinda my thing now
Hey! Im about to buy my first bass guitar. Would you recommend this one?
Kalli De Baca definitely a good place to start! My only concern would be that it’s short scale, which makes it easier in the short term, but longer term most basses are made long scale, so switching to a bigger bass down the line might feel difficult. However, short scales are definitely in fashion at the moment and sound as good as longs scale, just with a slightly different flavour. T
@@TylerSpicer wow! I didnt notice that, thanks! Yes ur right. Well it will take time for me to switch to a new bass cause i need a lot of practice. As a female beginner it will be propably convenient. My concearn is, if short scale has a full sound and sounds the same as long scale?
Kalli De Baca short scale is definitely a good way to go. A short scale has a more bassy low-end and a brighter top end, but not as much definition and fullness in the midrange. You can’t really go wrong, so buy with confidence! T
These basses are the sausage sandwich. Really really nice and easy to play. Little bit of set up but nothing too out there.
WHICH IS BETTER THIS BASS OR SQUIER VIBE 60' JAZZ????
Do you want a more compact bass, or a more versatile one? The jazz is more versatile but bigger, the Mustang is more compact but you only have the one pickup! T
What after market pickups would you recommend for this bass?
Tough one, few and far between! I’d suggest a Nordstrand or a Seymour Duncan, though people speak well of Lollar pickups too. All of these have a mustang sized pickup but you won’t have as much choice with a mustang compared to a P. Personally, I’m a fan of the nordstrands more and more! T
@@TylerSpicer thank you! I will look into the Nordstrands
@@chasebutler2665 I put a Nordstrand NM4 in mine and it sounds so good!
What for strings ?
And the amp ?
Please
I am looking for my first bass, I play the acoustic Guitar. I Need the bass for home recording. I like Jaguar Bass and Mustang but also the Epiphone eb -0. What do you suggest me? Thanks
I would go for the Jaguar bass due to the range of tones you can get from the two pickups! T
@@TylerSpicer Thanks!
I recently ordered and returned one of these, I was so dissapointed with the finish, residue of glue or varnish around he frets, some kind of overspray in the lacquer of the neck... several small depressions on the body, which I suspect were present before it was painted. I liked the tone and I love the vintage tint on the neck, but the quality of the tuners was very average.If you badly want a mustang, save a bit longer and by a JMJ... its nearly 3 times the price ok but overall I beleive it is much better value for money, but getting I only wish Yamaha made a shortscale bass. In terms of overall quality my Yamaha TRBX304 is superior in every way.
I’m a big fan of Yamaha basses and products in general for a broad range of uses. I’ve never kept a Yamaha bass for longer than a couple of years, but their fit and finish as well as quality control is always hard to beat. I liked the JMJ too, and definitely felt like a step up in quality compared to these Squiers. T
Bit late to the video but is this bass short scale, as i am currently struggling with regular scale basses
Yes it is
Yes, it is a short scale bass! I personally prefer a medium scale over short (so 32" scale). A bass like the Classic Vibe Jaguar bass has that 32" length. T
Very under powered.......but with a little "after market" care I'm sure it would be a nice little bass.
I have a MusicMaster with an Aero pick up and seymour duncan blackout 2 band tone system......sounds fantastic.
I think a pickup upgrade will benefit any Squier! T
this one or a hofner?
This one! Hofners are very specific in sound and a bit more delicate, imo! T
I think this bass wants to be played soft; as in fact you did 👍
Thank you! If I’d dug in too much on this it just wouldn’t have sounded clean enough. You can hear that slightly when I’m playing the low F. Thank you for watching, again! T
how much does it weigh?
Does this thing’s neck dive ?
A little bit, but not drastically! T
O.
Tone 50% fingerstyle
Normally my starting point is somewhere from 75% to 50. Definitely sounds right to me too! T
Pick up sounds weak.
The pickups are garbage they look like fridge magnets. They sound like garbage too. The aftermarket Nordstram pick ups are UFF everything else is on point. Changing the pick guard is a headache trying to find one that fits GOOD LUCK especially after trying to install aftermarket pups.