Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Review - When the Bar is Set Too Low - LowEndLobster Review

[@yigitcengil2465]

Definitely one of the basses of all time

[@handybunny]

😂

[@kollateralschadensbegrenzu4929]

No mans sky!

[@johnsausage]

Things I like about the bass: The color choice and finish. 🤣

[@earthling273]

Add a 3 point bridge and a mudbucker and it's PERFECT!

[@kurdtjohn]

"filmed with phone because this bass sux" 💀💀💀

[@yigitcengil2465]

She’s so real for that

[@bry8500]

Great to have the lobster back.

[@nigellacey559]

What's happened to claws out of 5? 😢

[@d3lt452]

I've checked your channel randomly checking on basses that caught my eye or the ones I wanted to buy, but since you came back I'm hyped to see everytime you upload. Love your new stuff Leah! ❤️

[@ludovicvanb9713]

I don't get why they make an even lower-priced instrument when they have the "Sonic" line already under $200. You just can't get under a certain price and expect to sell a decent instrument.

[@LowEndLobster]

I forgot about the sonics!

[@OonaEskeli]

My thoughts exactly! I didn't even know this even cheaper line exists. An odd move from Squier/Fender.

[@scrypt0]

you can if you are Harley Benton 😁

[@100DollarHeadache]

@@OonaEskeli From what I'm getting, the Debut series seems to be online-only, satin finished to get the price down, while the Sonic series is equivalent to the old Bullet series, the cheapest that you'd see at like a Guitar Center, and have gloss finishes.

[@teddownum7428]

I wonder about that too. Is Fender actually trying to compete with *really* cheap instruments like Glarry? Why bother?

[@necrophoniac]

You have to give squier some props for creating a pick-up that perfectly captures the distressful feeling and sound of tinnitus. Like what else could you ever want in a bass?

[@davejones7475]

😂

[@squirelova1815]

Throw in some Gout agony? Why not.

[@SkippyMcfee]

I can't click Play fast enough when I see a new Lobster review!

[@handybunny]

Samesies

[@bluesmavin]

I'm sorry but I love it and am very happy with this bass, maybe you got a stinker! I have the sunburst edition. I scotchbrited the neck, added Ernie Ball rounds, that's it! I will replace the harness, pups are good. I have purchased several basses under your recommendation. Thanks H

[@adambidas9425]

I started in the early 2000’s as well. My first real bass was a squier standard series p-bass special. J neck profile with p/j pickup setup. I still love it and still play it. Over the past year I have done mods to it. This channel was an inspiration for the mods. So I thank you for that.

[@joel_anderson_t]

I have the 5-string version with 2 Jazz Bass solid pickups.

[@angelo67943]

There is nothing easier than making an instrument sound bad with the intention of denigrating it. With electrics 80% of the sound comes from the amplifier & its settings, the speaker and, if present, the microphone and any acoustic "filter" through which the sound passes. Action and neck are certainly not perfectly adjusted out of the box but a lot (starting from the truss-rod) depends on the safety needs for transport and shipping. Out of curiosity I purchased all the "Debuts" (Telly, Strat and P-Bass, all in matte "dakota" red) and I must say that I was really surprised by the incredible quality/price ratio. Of course we can't compare these instuments to Custom Shop or generally US made (if done well). Coming to the P-Bass, I adjusted everything necessary (intonation, action, truss-rod, pickup height...) in less than half an hour and there is NOTHING that doesn't work more than decently (even with its stock UGLY strings). It certainly cannot be passed off as a shiny diamond but of course as a fair amethyst. And (believe me) I've tried it with several amps (Ampeg, Fender... even a terrible 10W Peavey with a tiny tiny cone). I trust there is no bad faith in your review, but I cannot agree at all. As for beginners or students... if I had the opportunity to have a bass like this at a similar price when I started out (in the mid 80's) I would have been very happy. I remember that I bought my first "fake" Strat (one of the worst guitars I ever had) in 1984 for a price (there were no euros) comparable to today's €200 without considering inflation and, in that case, there really was nothing to save but... I had no money for anything else. Have a nice day :)

[@damiansanchez429]

im loving the new style of videos youre making. i dont miss the lobster claw to be honest, it feels like you arent forcing yourself into a character. it allows us to see more of your real personality and joy as a person rather than just as a bass youtuber. also i think youve gotten better at playing bass to be honest. AND im loving your outfit in this video! just so happy to see you back and much better than ever.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you! :)

[@mikepartin571]

I didn't fully read the title, and have been in the market for a new P bass, thought "ooh let's check this out!" This was a good experiment though. Negative results are informative. God that tone is...well it is *A* tone.

[@xMTLKx]

Hey Lobster thanks for all those videos lately ! Do you plan trying de Blu DeTiger signature bass ? I'm really curious about it !

[@LowEndLobster]

That's a good suggestion! I'll see what I can do :)

[@100opfan]

Would love to see you do a mod video on this bass. Enjoying the new videos 😃

[@iceman0124]

Difficult molt?

[@RandomCanEHdian]

Your dog is adorable! My mountain cur growing up was brindle too ❤

[@igorgomes_jbc]

how much the bass weights? is it a heavy bass?

[@NickParvin]

Thanks for the honest review, I often have to advise my students when they are purchasing their first bass and this will undoubtedly avoid some tears. Loving the new glasses by the way.I would love to hear your opinion on the Sire Stingray-alike. Keep up the good work!

[@huskobar4545]

BRING BACK THE DAMN LOBSTER CLAW!

[@n00dyl69]

don't click the like button to turn her hand back to lobster claw.

[@georgebailey7219]

​@@n00dyl69*their

[@brajkraft]

​@@WayBackNowLetsGo I bet that spiteful little comment originated from the frustration of there now being yet another women in the world who you will ignore you.

[@LowEndLobster]

Lol i missed that comment. Thank you for the reply!

[@brajkraft]

@@LowEndLobster Keep up the great work Leah, you are killing it as always.

[@metaldude2410]

This Bass directly competes with Harley Benton's PB-20 and it just can't win that fight. The PB-20 (at least the one I have) is an insanely good bass and it sounds like a solid P. Apart from the Pickups (which straight up died on me after a year) and the tuners (which literally are crumbling apart).

[@chilldude30]

Does it have a nitro finish? Looks nice and matte

[@LowEndLobster]

No just matte poly

[@maxthub]

Loving the new set up. The lighting, colors, and using effects. Cheers.

[@joshhowk7567]

What is the best budget bass you can recommend a new player getting into?

[@bert_buikema]

The weak output is probably a string issue. Try it with better quality strings.

[@qasimansari7540]

Have you thought about a new rating system?

[@LowEndLobster]

I'm still mulling that one over! Definitely paying attention to feedback and considering potential options ;). We shall see!

[@ronrichards2233]

"A Squire in the court of the Hard Luck King." ROLF Good one!

[@scribemike]

Any chance you might review the Player II Precision?

[@trumanskip]

I am digging what you're up to now!!! Awesome!!

[@grawman67]

Ooh, I was curious about these. Sucks to see that they aren't better quality for a beginner and the price but I'm glad more people will know. I've been loving your new uploads. Your humor is awesome!

[@SisterRose]

I feel like "Butty" would be a good way to describe this instrument if it weren't for the fact that that would imply it has low end

[@LowEndLobster]

LOL

[@robrusso3062]

If I was going to get a bass for a beginner. I’d get the ray2 sterling. I got one of those recently and what an awesome sub 300 dollar bass. the one I got anyway plays beautifully and sounds.. like a stingray 🤷‍♀️😏 I love it and appreciate the review you did on it. ( even though I had the bass it was still a thorough review) good content 👍👍

[@outofabook]

So glad you're back making videos! This bass may suck, but you look like you're living your best life now.

[@c.conga11]

So what's the difference between this and a Squier Affinity?

[@LowEndLobster]

Yes, big difference

[@phx10690]

I bought one and it's awsome

[@merv5523]

Funnest review ever!

[@WildWildWeasel]

I mean it's better than a glarry at least lol I have one of those coming my way soon, i have a fretless neck for it from a Squier that got parted out by a friend and and im gonna put it on it

[@videonerds6415]

I was really curious when I saw these online and how cheap they were. Thanks again Lobster for warning us of these instruments.

[@AlanPhillips-t6e]

There have been a ton of videos on the new Positive grid Spark 2 regarding the guitar tones but I have yet to see a bass player demo one. That would be a cool episode, to show it from a bass players point of view.

[@joel_anderson_t]

I can agree with your comparison between this bass and the older Affinity series models (early 2000s - 2018). My first bass I bought was a 2006 Squier Precision Bass from the Affinity series, made in Indonesia. It was a used bass being I bought online for under $100 back in 2016. After all the simple setup process, I was happy enough with the playability. I still have the bass to this day but with a newer 2012 neck. Other than that, I was wondering if you're still interested in trying out the Squier Mini P-Bass. I bought one 2 years ago and had a local music store's guitar tech do a great fretless neck conversion. It can also fit inside an average electric guitar case. Nice seeing you again. 👍🇺🇸

[@TREEMOSS20]

i mean for $100 thats pretty typical, awesome mod platform

[@TheAlfaproyect]

Are this supposed to replace the affinity series or what?

[@LowEndLobster]

No, it's an additional lower tier and sits below the sonic series as well.

[@TheAlfaproyect]

@@LowEndLobster thanks lobster. I want to hear you opinion on the new Z series basses from Sire

[@mrpositronia]

It's clear they are just selling the appearance of a Precision. People would do well to look at probably any other brand selling P-basses at the same price, which you mentioned already. :)

[@joergl562]

That bass is really neighbour friendly...no complaints because too loud!🤣

[@ssbmodulator]

Hey Lobster. I wonder if you'd be able to compare the level of craptasticness of this Squier vs a Glarry P-bass? At least Glarry admits up front they expect people to use their products as mod platforms. Given the choice, I'd give Glarry a go, even cheaper and some cooler colors that I'd rather have. Lots of love among peeps on Talkbass.

[@abouc]

What's worse, this new Squier or the infamous Gretsch Junior Jet II? I'm still playing your old humbucker gate bass and it's decent with flats, despite only having a bridge pickup.

[@LowEndLobster]

The junior jet 2 honestly at least played decently. This just sucks.

[@abouc]

@@LowEndLobster yeah, it's a pretty fun bass to play once you set it up a bit. An unplayable instrument should NEVER be released, especially to beginners who are more likely to get frustrated and give up.

[@chrismorris3897]

Only one complaint about the Trickfish amp everything sounds fantastic.

[@Bassdriver]

Good the D-butt bass doesn't have an f-hole. SORRY, I HAD TO And, as a bottom (see what I did there) line - get a Harley Benton instead. I know I would. Great review, as always!

[@LowEndLobster]

LOL

[@bordinco90]

Great video! Can you please do a review of the Ibanez GSR100EX? No one has done a proper review of that bass.

[@sicknashty3837]

Puppeh :D Also wow that thing neckdives faster than my spector

[@zoranna7581]

This bass has still a massiv sound that can find his place among other instruments on live gigs… so some instruments are better in room some ar stage

[@Potarnul]

Could you please do a review for Schecter CV-4?

[@bassclefconnoisseur]

All those controls are so confusing! 😂

[@LowEndLobster]

My smooth little brain cannot comprehend such complexity xD

[@gobywan]

This reminds me of my first bass, an unbranded P that had sat in a closet under full string tension for a decade, and as a result had a neck better suited to archery than music. The big difference is that this one is terrible straight from the factory, instead of being neglected for years first.

[@night.breeze]

You know they messed it up when even I, someone who doesn't actually play bass and doesn't have 'trained ears' listens to the first demo and immediately goes "now that doesn't sound right..."

[@ampthebassplayer]

I saw a red P bass in the thumbnail and thought that might be the one I sent you. Thank goodness I was wrong!

[@markrenton290]

Loved the way you just destroyed this bass lol, laughed at every joke. You better rest your hands after playing this tendonitis crafter.

[@TheDinosaur82]

Are you not doing */5 claw ratings anymore or was this bass so bad that the rating was superfluous?

[@MarcB01]

Debut is French for start or beginning

[@LowEndLobster]

Yes

[@DA-rz2dl]

Oui

[@robertmethia7080]

you look just like your brother. Amazing!

[@LowEndLobster]

Right? Lol

[@Tech215Studios]

I just bought a fender PJ American Performer - Yeah... Life is good.

[@nixiefanaccount]

it would be really cool to see you review the sire z3 or z7! either 4 or 5 string :>

[@LowEndLobster]

Waiting on mine to arrive :)

[@nixiefanaccount]

@@LowEndLobster :D

[@SisterRose]

the pickup is so bright it kinda sounds like a crappy stingray when you slap it lmao. probably the best sound you got out of it on that amp. the trickfish makes anything sound good.

[@panthergraf9630]

Wargh, that was a burn. But it would be nice to leave the Squier/Sire/Sterling route fot other low/midtier alternatives. For example Sandberg Electra, Vintage Icon, Yamaha BB434. Keep it rollin‘

[@LowEndLobster]

Great suggestion!

[@MainelyW212]

At 0:05 I saw a good mod platform. By 5:00 I was convinced to stay with, at minimum, Affinity. Which is good since there wasn’t an option above Affinity with the Jazz Bass VI… which will get the full treatment anyway. And I mean, full treatment.

[@iagobroxado]

I got a 2-tone sunburst Debut P Bass a month ago (yes, first bass). I measured the pickup on mine at 7K, ceramic magnets (I'll change it soon to a more traditional alnico V). The action was super low on mine, so I actually raised it a bit. The pickup was adjusted super high, so I was getting that weird wobbly tone like crazy, so I went and lowered that. Cheap electronics and output jack, as expected. Frets are actually really nice on mine. Weight is at least 9 pounds. I haven't actually put it on a scale but I have an 8.5ish pounds Les Paul and my bass definitely weighs more than that. No neck dive at all, at least. I heard the strings are crap, but I don't really have much of a way to compare it no anything but an Yamaha PJ from the school I work at (I swear my Debut plays better, strings on both are 45-105 and both have this jazz bass neck). Another thing is that a regular vintage style pickguard won't fit without some new screw hole filling and drilling and you'll have to move the pickup back a bit (towards the bridge about 1cm).

[@schepler2]

With some processing, it would sound okay in a mix. I mean, it's not THAT bad, Lobster!

[@LowEndLobster]

It would take a LOT of massaging. The neck would be a deal breaker for any recording scenario. Multiple takes would get tiresome. I legit offered to give this to my back yard neighbor for free and he declined lol

[@schepler2]

@@LowEndLobster 🤣

[@ClassicJunk88]

as long as its sold under a different designation the the good squires i guess its fine.

[@TiffanyPeterson-qi3se]

I wish this review would have been here two weeks ago, before I bought it. It really sucks!

[@Kevlanco]

That debut joke in the intro made me LOL 😂

[@Jul-wt5kd]

Thanks for the video anyways! Now I know that bass neck CAN be simply too weak, so that they can’t be set up. I think my first bass has that problem, which is sad because the rest of it works like it should.

[@NickofPrestonia]

"It is one of the necks of all time" 😂🤣

[@offbeatbassgear]

Yeah, so was Ann Boleyn, and how did it work out for her...

[@JackieTheCatfox]

Shame about the neck being bad. I've been waiting for a P bass that came stock with a J neck profile for a long time. If it were any good, I'd say that bass would be a decent mod platform, but it seems it's not even worth it.

[@UncleLootDayZ]

Where was this video when I bought it 😢 But seriously as a beginner I think I lucked out cause Im having fun playing mine 😭

[@axferro]

Doggo was looking for a stick to play fetch :)

[@BD-zg7is]

Dang! I know it's cheap but I expected a little more. You can even see how high the action is. It LOOKS rly nice with the matte finish though. I'm gonna buy my brother the $300 one instead.

[@offbeatbassgear]

In it's defense, it was not actually on fire while the video was being recorded.

[@lockharthorsburgh8601]

Sounds like you've more chance of getting a good tone from the lava lamp . . . Thanks for posting this; I sometimes think the negative reviews are at least as important as the positive ones.

[@adam5781]

Yup, definitely a bass with strings. Good job, Squire!!

[@bernardcarville2759]

Believe it or not the one I had(same finish) that I ordered for a non Amazon Prime account friend was really decent. The pickup on mine sounded good & wasn't overly hot like the Sonics & Affinty's. The one I played sounded fine. Sorry to see they aren't consistent.

[@MJLLC2000]

I was hoping for a review from a real bass player. Lobster is the low end.

[@-dash.]

Lovely shirt!

[@JessicaOlson-Moore]

Hey,great review as always❤️.I had no idea squier brought these out.Have you heard about the new active affinity series?.I can't imagine why they would do it.Looking fantastic as always.❤️

[@binheiss]

That lovely doggy 😍😍😍

[@TommasoBass96]

Yhea i agree out of the box the bass is soo bad , the string are trash , after i setup the bass the action is low and good , i change with flat string (Labella Jamerson) and it perfect !

[@TommasoBass96]

Yhea is not a fender, but for a beginner i reccomend squier affinity, or harley benton (not for the weight), out the box the bass need a setup..

[@derPaul76]

The best thing...... new Lobster Video

[@yeikiubass]

It's been a long time since I've seen you mistreat a bass like you did with the jackenbaker or the fender gold foil... nice!!!

[@c.conga11]

Pleaae review the Squier 6-string bass 😊

[@FakeRejectSanity]

what is the taste?

[@LowEndLobster]

spoiled ketchup

[@FakeRejectSanity]

@@LowEndLobster Thank you for this information

[@JackieTheCatfox]

The bass may suck, but I absolutely love the trans flag strap! :D

[@BAMac964]

They need to advertise this as "Output sold separately" because sheesh!

[@evanmcknight2566]

Have you had Cyata basses come across your radar, I picked one up because I found a used one at a cheap price and I liked the cat logo so I took a chance. It’s their top of the line “Pentium” bass. The electronics are very basic/vintage (low output), but sound okay and the build quality is very nice on my copy (similar to my FGN's if they came with with low output pickups). Rumor has it they’re the off brand for fender/Squire factory in China. No idea if that’s true but they are made here in China (where I work). A good modification platform for me since I can get used copies for very cheap. I’m trying another one of their more basic models as a possible project bass.

[@evanmcknight2566]

It needed a set up for sure, but is really nice to play after that. I wanted to have a low cost bass to take with me that I'm not too worried about if it gets a few dings and it fits the bill for that. It had one "made in China" moment in that there was a bulge in the pick guard and someone managed to get a wire caught under the pick guard. Not sure if this was the factory or the previous owner/owners. An easy fix but if it was the factory it came down to one of those "you had one job..." moments. The the body and neck and bridge are nice. The tuners do their job on my copy. It's heavy, but I like a heavier bass if it means it will balance well vs. a light bass (my fender Jaguar H) that does not balance well.

[@evanmcknight2566]

Also, a thank you to you and your channel. I now have a nice collection of FGN basses (4) and a few other basses that will be future modification projects. You're created a monster.... :)

[@jon8021]

"I'm done with this" ...in more ways than one. :) Thanks for taking the bullet for us.

[@tomlupton3975]

Your videos are getting funner and funner!

[@sucramyroc]

Damn. Roughest review I've ever seen from Lobster ... *Rawr*. When the tone was rolled off it didn't sound that bad though. Even if the pickups are trash.

[@francko_074]

I would like to see a review of the sonic p bass, that damn cheap bass is so good that I have even used it more than the mexican jazz bass I used to have

[@LowEndLobster]

I got one coming up!

[@belgianmalinois8396]

Lobster, you are awesome!!!

[@sephiroth7818]

i almost got the Squire Debut P but got the GSR206 first

[@jdmarino]

Shout out to Yamaha for offering a $200 starter bass that does not suck, the TRBX174.

[@Trashkhan]

Debut is Début in french (start). Thanks ! I will not consider this one if looking for a used instrument.... Cheers.

[@nicorepetto5781]

Uh... I like the matte finish?