Best Squier Sonic Bronco Tahitian Coral Alternatives

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I bought this as my -67 fender jazz has become to heavy for an older guy like me and I have been looking for a shorter scale bass for som time. I have tried the Sire basses and like their tone and quality so when they released the U5 I just had to get one. I love the Marcus Miller U5, t has a well defined low end and even tone. It was nearly 100% set up right out of the box, it just needed intonation. The wood is beautiful and everything was made with quality in mind, not one thing to complain about. For this money You can't get a better shortscale.

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I opted for an inexpensive short scale bass for its portability and as a recording alternative to my Fender Jazz Bass. My ratings are in accordance with the cost and playability. Cost-wise I'm impressed by its construction quality (neck and frets) and big sound. I was expecting it to be just decent but not that good. Far better than any Squier equivalent of bass. Playing-wise, it is a bit different to a long scale, but under no circumstances I find it weird or strange. I got it in Shell Pink color.

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Absolutely beautiful bass, I already have a PJ Mustang and wanted to upgrade to the JMJ but then this american model came out. Made the purchase and its everything I hoped for, I cannot beleive the quality for the price, I would have expected to pay at least ?2k for this. Sound is amazing, great tone and playability straight out of the bag with a pro set up. The stringing through the body really makes this bass hum sweet. I put the la bella flatwounds 760F-Mus on it and this thing BOOMS, the roundwounds that came with it also sound fantastic. Note that the gig bag provided is for a long scale bass. If you are thinking of a mustang or upgrading then get off the fence, I think this model will be a future classic.

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The Gretsch Junior Jet II bass sounds nothing like any other bass on the market. It has some of that classic P punch, a bit of J "twang" and lots of T-bird growl but it's quite original in its own right. I prefer it strung with Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings (2832) and occasionally with Pyramid Gold flats. I also fitted a Hipshot D-tuner (H20600C) and it takes a low D with no problems at all (at somewhat high action). The bass is comfortable to play, much more so than my bulky old Gretsch Broadkaster bass used to and due to the short scale it's easy to get some nice string bending going, even at the lower frets. The only remark I have is that it could have a bit of a body shaping to it but I guess you've got to justify the low price with a few drawbacks. All in all this is...

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That's my 5th guitar but my first short scale bass. I could say that this bass is a must have for bass players who was guitar player in the past. If you want to play bass sometimes in guitar manner - that should be your choice. It' very comfortable with very clear and punching sound (but i replaced stock strings right after buying the guitar). I didn't play any short scale previously, but it's really great to play after normal bass (especially if you have 5-strings one as me). So, if you have a chance to try it anywhere - do it and you'll love it. If you don't have - just buy )

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I am a guitar player with smaller hands and have always been plagued by a lack of pinkie power on longer stretches on my 34" scale bass. Enter the short scale bass. My set up is primarily home recording. I was looking for a fatter, rounder bass tone and ended up digging the looks of the Fallout bass. My old bass is a Squier P-J bass. I Immediately noticed how much more comfortable the bass is to play. 4 inches makes quite a difference (that's what she...oh nevermind). The bass is balanced well and there is a lot less neck dive. I was a little concerned that one humbucker my not offer enough in the way of tonal options but after watching (and listening to) some videos online and playing the bass myself ,the toggle switch provides three options with the ability to tweak further with...

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This is the second bass that I've owned. After starting on the Harley Benton JB-75, I wanted something lighter and more comfortable. The Mustang ticks those boxes. It's a lot of fun to play and easy to reach across the fretboard. If you're a one-finger-per-fret player, this really makes a difference. It's also a lovely looking instrument with no cosmetic issues to mention. In my earlier review I mentioned some issues with intonation and tone - specifically above the 5th fret there would be weird metallic overtones and just didn't sound good. It turns out to have been a strings issue. I've been on a bit of a journey to find good strings and can wholeheartedly recommend La Bella 760FS-S for flats or Daddario EXL170S rounds. The latter sound particularly fine after a few months of...

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Sound: Bridge pickup is quite punchy and doesn't lose lots of low end. Neck pickup is dark but not muddy. "Woolly" is good adjective to describe it. Overall sound is somewhat "vintage" i guess. It takes fuzz and overdrive well. Probably not best sound for slap though. Ergonomics: It's big (about as big as jazz bass i think) and somewhat heavy, especially for a short scale. Sitting down it has neck dive but body shape is comfortable. With a strap it was balanced better and i didn't experience neck dive. For me neck is comfortable and short scale makes it easy to play. Quality: Build quality is decent. Electronics work. It holds tuning well. Nut was carved OK (not best ever but decent enough). There was small imperfection on finish and small finish crack...

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I had an injury that made playing a long scale bass uneasy, so I decided to try out a short scale. The great features come along with great looks and a good sound. First things first. Its sound is thick, loud and clear, but kinda vintage for my taste. With the right gear though, it works the way I want. Don't let my 4-star rating make you dislike it. It's a matter of taste alone, go one and give it a try. Now, about the quality of built. It's a really great instrument, not really heavy yet not quite light, with a comfortable neck and fretboard. Its tuners and bridge are stable and the woods appear to be of a good quality. If it had a different brand name on the headstock, it would be one of the best MIM models. Last but not least. If you are afraid that a shorty would look...

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As a novice bassist, I am thoroughly pleased with the Ibanez GSRM20-MPL short-scale bass. Despite its affordable price, the instrument boasts exceptional quality and sound. I personally own the striking purple finish model, which never fails to catch my eye. The hardware is impressively sturdy, and although I am unsure if the machine head is stock, it efficiently maintains the instrument's tune during my practice sessions. Having previously played guitar, I found transitioning to this bass to be incredibly seamless. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, I would highly recommend this bass to beginners with a guitar background, as well as beginners in general and younger players, thanks to its size.