Squier Paranormal Jazz Bass - Is this the BEST Squier bass? - LowEndLobster Review

Hey everyone! We're reviewing the Squier Paranormal Jazz Bass. I was very lucky to get one. This is Squier's latest and greatest bass model sporting a unique look, control layout, and more! Let's check this thing out!
Edit: I mentioned that the P bass pickup is a humbucker, it's a split single coil. Sorry!
Big thanks to Dom @ ThirdFloorGuitars for setting up my instruments. You can find him at www.thirdfloorguitars.com
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[@fusionwinters]

2:05 THE LICC 😮

[@LowEndLobster]

I called the police on myself

[@klaymeister]

Watching with my 3 year old daughter and I said "do you like this one?" She said "yeah, can you borrow it?" Lol

[@LowEndLobster]

LOL! That made me smile :)

[@wesliggett2454]

You watch with your kid too! Lol my 3 year old son loves the lobster and we watch all the time! I though I would be the only one!

[@pimcramer2569]

Smart kid!

[@deaondre]

Hey man! I really appreciate these review videos on all these lower end basses! They’re absolutely phenomenal and they always put a smile on my face! Keep on doing what you’re doing man I definitely am considering getting this model whenever they’re available 🤟

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you! I really appreciate that :).

[@Demetrio_Luna.23]

¡Gran Review hermano! No encontraba ningún vídeo sobre este paranormal y gracias a tu Review estoy más que contento de haber hecho la preventa, saludos desde México 🇲🇽 aquí llega a mediados de septiembre 🤯

[@LowEndLobster]

Gracias amigo! Tu aliento es appreciado! Saludos!

[@zombiezilla]

Just ordered one of these this evening. Thanks very much for this review, your demos here sealed the deal for me!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks JGP, glad my videos helped :)

[@christianaaronportillo588]

the first Review of this bass on KZbin (I think)

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed it is!

[@pandui]

Thanks, Lobster! Your review is one of the main factors that convinced me to buy this!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Pandui! Congrats and enjoy :)

[@ConstantineIsslamow]

Coming to Canada in September. I really will have my eye on this. Thanks for the review. Cheers

[@LowEndLobster]

You are very welcome!

[@keithpasculli7465]

That is a great sounding jazz bass! Love the sound of that neck pickup with the tone rolled back halfway. So many tonal choices just with the two volumes and two tones. No doubt those pickups are stacked humbuckers. Great review.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Keith! Yeah the versatility of this thing is pretty great, especially for 400 bucks. Very impressed.

[@McMeeBurger]

I really love the look of this bass. I hope they expand the paranormal line. Great job lobster

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks!

[@mathewcumming4637]

Thanks for helping me purchase my new sunburst 54. The fit and finish is amazing.

[@RumblinMan]

Simply an excellent review. Great work brother! Seems like one heck of a bass.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks man!

[@looniethemoonie5353]

I do wish they had used a telecaster headstock but its not enough to keep me from wanting one of these. I believe there were a couple high end manufacturers that had a version of this except they used actual 50s precision style single coils.

[@LowEndLobster]

Yeah I agree, a tele headstock would be icing on the cake here!

[@ChipsA17]

You know squier makes the squier classic vibe 50s p bass. It looks like this with a tele headstock.

[@rubbadubdub6543]

I think the idea is that it’s a cross between a jazz and 54 p-bass, a bit like Fender’s Parallel universe series. If it had a tele headstock it would just be a 54 p-bass with jazz pickups, wouldn’t it?

[@J2BOttawa]

I have to admit you have become my favorite bass reviewer, Lobster!

[@matthewlunsford4351]

Impressed that all sounds I heard seem to be usable. Looks good too!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Matthew! I agree, definitely a lot of solid tones at a great price.

[@scottnickerson2]

Thanks for this very informative video on this lovely bass guitar! Due to what I saw & heard here (& another vid from Empire Music) the next morning I bought my 1st bass, the Squire Paranormal Jazz. I appreciate your awesome shows & am a new subscriber.

[@LowEndLobster]

That's awesome! Congrats on your new bass!

[@ferv5470]

Great review. Straight to the point!! Now I want one 😄

[@oskarus3]

Great review as always. My first bass was an Epiphone EB-3. It has a set of volume and tone knobs for both pickups and a 3 way switch. I love this control layout, so many times during the church gig I just rolled off the volume knob of one of the pickups and used the 3 way switch as a mute switch (I don't have a tuner pedal). If I was ever to buy any passive J-bass, this would by my preferred control layout (stacked knobs).

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you :)

[@Valium-jh9or]

Thanks for your videos, I like the editing and style of them, as well that you don't try to sell something, I really trust your reviews. Os I found this bass used with upgraded fender v mod pick ups and I couldn't be happier with this instrument. The controls are so cool, they are easy to understand but you can get so many different tones out of this bass. I had an active bass before, but got more confused and could not focus so much on playing. Only thing I don't like is the pick guard, it looks cool, but it has sharp edges, which does not make sense because the rest of the instrument feels well built and finished. Anyway thanks for your review and keep it up!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you! So glad you're enjoying the videos :) Take care!

[@killerqueen1115]

Thank you for this video. I was torn between either this one or the Squier active J bass, but now I think I‘m gonna choose this squier paranormal :)

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks! I think you've picked well. This is a much more well rounded instrument and better built overall.

[@glenndjubilee]

Thanks! I bought one! Ii have a '75 modded P bass w/PJ combo and last year I put a Fender roasted maple P neck on it with the contoured back. Wow!, and a 2008 Jazz bass 24 5 string. This is my first Squier and I never thought of buying one until now. I was born in '54 so it is also an homage to me! :)

[@LowEndLobster]

Awesome! Congrats on your bass Glenn!

[@jamessmith-zk4co]

Man that thing sounds great! The best Squire yet.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks James!

[@MarcoH72]

I love the lick you played at the end of the demo at the beginning. Sounds familiar.

[@LowEndLobster]

;)

[@glenndjubilee]

I have had this for a month now and gigged with it and it is one of the best basses I've ever played. Period. And other players who have seen it just love the way it looks as I do. I'm still at WoW!

[@LowEndLobster]

Great to hear! I'm going to snag another one soon to revisit and mod :)

[@glenndjubilee]

@@LowEndLobster Looking forward to that one!😃

[@williamdeming853]

Sweet. Just grabbed the last one on the site I was looking at. Was crossed between the Contemporary Active Jazz Bass with roasted neck or the classic vibe 70s bass. Then remembered this video from a while back. Super stoked. Have plans for DiMarzio pickups and Hipshot tuners and bridge.

[@LowEndLobster]

Awesome! Congrats on the bass :)

[@themanxman]

I have a Classic Vibe P-bass from the 1st run, which were made in China. I'm looking at this to be my Jazz bass thanks to your great review

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks! You will find the same quality craftsmanship here as you do with your MIC P. Was very impressed with the build quality of this bass.

[@Livemusic1800]

Awesome bass man. I think this might be my next bass. I recently got the squier 50s p bass its nice.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Mikee! Awesome :). These Paranormals are sweet.

[@maxogesten6928]

I just got one in sunburst. Great cool bass! I have a set of pickups from an old Dame bass (makers of the Sire basses). The pickups are good as they are. Maybe I´ll a change the pickups later on :) Thanks for the video!

[@revlewisrees9880]

I love the look of the paranormal. However, I have a Harley Benton early style P bass, and a Harley Benton 70s style J bass which a guitar friend of mine was amazed only cost me less than $300 for the pair. He also let me have a crack at his Ric 4003 and MM Stingray yesterday!!

[@LowEndLobster]

Nice! I have some HBs en route, should be here in a few weeks. The pesky Chinese Warwick Sadowsky thing is holding everything up!

[@robertovudoyra9856]

Finally! A review from this bass! Im dreaming to have it in my hands

[@LowEndLobster]

Glad I could help, Roberto! :)

[@robertovudoyra9856]

@@LowEndLobster I'm subbing and hoping a giveaway soon! I'd really love to presume this baby at the music school ;)

[@DW-zi6ht]

Wow, that sounds great. It has a very modern sound (to my ears) though it did cop a pretty decent p-bass sound. I would love to see a 5 string version!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks! Yeah this thing isn't as vintage sounding as its styling implies, but the modern sound isn't a bad one. I too would love a 5'er! Fingers crossed

[@MrTennisgolf]

I’m glad you added the “bland” comment near the end. I was trying to think of the right word. I’ll take the classic vibe or the P bass sound any day. Both look better too. Good review though.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Raymond! Indeed, I actually had the CV5 at the same time as this and though I liked the CV pickups better, I thought the Paranormal felt better and was an overall better package. Looks wise, yeah the CV stuff looks awesome... however the QC issues that are running rampant through the CV stuff (not all basses, but a lot of them have sloppy QC) do not make me confident in them.

[@a_wretch_like_me9665]

Thank you for this great review! Really interested in buying one of these. But I'm thinking about putting a telebass neck on it (i have one lying around). I think that will bring the whole mix/match aesthetic together.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks! That sounds like a great idea!

[@woodyh4650]

I got this bass a few weeks ago. Same color. I really dig the look and the controls. It’s great the way it is, but with a few modifications, it could be fantastic.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Woody! Always great to hear experiences from other folks with these basses :) I agree

[@Borgz34]

Great demo sir 👍 love from Philippines ❤️

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you!

[@bDoom88]

Great test-day! This bass reminds me a lot of a '51 P-bass! I think that a couple of SD quarter pound jazz bass pickups should create a strange P/J hybrid.

[@LowEndLobster]

Some SD QPs would be a great upgrade to this thing!

[@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior]

Great review. I prefer the Indonesian Squiers by far so am curious to get my hands on one of these ⚔️⚔️⚔️

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Steve!

[@ChipsA17]

So im currently looking for a new bass and i think i just found it. Ive been looking at squier and this one so far hits all the greens lights for me. Thank you for the review. This bass is solid.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Ross! This bass is indeed solid, same exact one featured on Rumblinman and BullyThaKidd's channels and they agree! This is definitely a really solid offering from Squier :)

[@ChipsA17]

@@LowEndLobster I was looking at this. But i also was thinking about saving for the geddy lee signature series fender. What are you thoughts on a fender like that

[@LowEndLobster]

@@ChipsA17 I'm a big ole Rush fan, not going to hear any objections from me. I've personally never checked out one of the current MIM Geddys, only the the older MIJs. I do have an FGN "Geddy" that's a very limited edition (one of six), which is as close as I've gotten in terms of ownership. I hear nothing but good things about the current Geddy sigs though :)

[@ChipsA17]

@@LowEndLobster I just dont know if i would be able to tell the difference between a geddy and a fender player.

[@ChipsA17]

@@LowEndLobster rush is my favorite band of all time. I know the drum parts as well as some bass parts but 1000 bucks is expinsive lol

[@bigtimelakersfan5836]

Thanks it’s on my list for purchase!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

Sweet! I'm hoping to snag one of the new finishes soon to revisit this bass :)

[@BryceJones23]

I saw what you did there with that snippet from a certain Italian bass jam. I haven't giggled that hard since your Hardluck kings review..or maybe your second one..

[@LowEndLobster]

Hehehe thank you :)

[@obornes]

Love the glassy sound

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Obo!

[@rubenriverarojas7910]

Really cool colors, reminds me of a classic Telecaster

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed. Very classic feel to them with a bit more modern tone. I honestly wanted the white, but they only had the butterscotch (it was literally the only one and I snatched it ahaha). I don't have any regrets though, it looks great.

[@337camo]

This may be what I've been searching for. I want a jazz style bass without the typical control panel and input location. I play right handed guitars lefty/upside down so jazz basses usually just have too much going on with all the knobs and input jack right where I'd be trying to rest my arm/play. This is unusually perfect for me.

[@danielirvine7468]

This is how my wife and daughter play also and I have been looking for the right kind of bass for them you are right the input jack and knobs are in the way playing like this

[@Gerry926]

I got to play this bass yesterday at GC. I agree, it's the best Squire, to date. I still wanted to upgrade everything though. I like the look and feel.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Gerry! Yeah the feel is definitely what impressed me the most. The pickups lacked a little character, but nothing a swap won't fix :)

[@tracychappell2029]

You always make me want a bass that I can't get yet. August? Why! Oh why! Very, very nice.

[@LowEndLobster]

This was from early/mid 2020. These are very available now, but early COVID logistics and supply chain issues made these hard to get in the beginning.

[@bassdrivercovers3305]

The combination of JB pickups and this pickguard reminds me a bit of a early to mid 90s Yamaha BB-LTD, if you remember these. Great, unjustly forgotten basses. As for this one - quite an interesting beast. I'd love to try one out.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Bassdriver! They're really quite solid, esp for the money. Honestly, I'd get this over a CV as a modding platform for sure.

[@Thanawolf]

This was a model that i was very interested in. But my enthusiasm was quickly diminished when i found out that they don't make left handed version of these. Another great bass that i can add to the list of basses that i cannot play.

[@jasonross752]

Great review as usual Lobster. You, sir, are the best in the business. I need a new jazz bass. Do you prefer this Paranormal or the Sire V5?? Each sounded great and got 4 claws.

[@RoadKing-ky2bs]

I agree Lobster: the Chinese built Squiers do feel and sound better then the Indonesia built ones. I used to own a 2018 Chinese made Squier Classic Vibe 50's P bass, sold it in January because I needed cash, and then in April bought a new Squier Classic Vibe 50's P bass made in Indonesia (different color). I noticed the difference right away and now I miss the Chinese made one. Never thought I would say that.

[@LowEndLobster]

Great comment! It is a strange thing to say that the Chinese model is better than the Indonesia one, but it's very true here. This is a very nice bass!

[@panzerfaustnl]

What you forget is that it is modelled to the 50's P bass with that small pick up, not the split pickup. So that is why the neck pickup can sound like a P bass.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Marco!

[@leoncarson1643]

It looks good ,sounds ,good I’m sold👍🏽

[@LowEndLobster]

:)

[@darrenwales1092]

Awesome vid, awesome bass . Was gonna self build a 51 p bass body with jazz neck . Its here all in one package ... gonna get one and put flats on to back up my Sandberg cali TM .

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it (and I hope your wait isn't too long)

[@darrenwales1092]

@@LowEndLobster I now know what you mean! Any idea of order waiting times?

[@LowEndLobster]

Early Sept is what I've heard

[@darrenwales1092]

@@LowEndLobster cheers

[@kevbob]

Mine arrived yesterday. LOVE IT. $400 is a f'n GREAT deal for this bass.

[@LowEndLobster]

HELL YEAH! So glad you're liking yours, Kevin! They really hit it out of the park with this one.

[@kevbob]

LowEndLobster yeah it’s really nice! Only flaw for me was the frets could use some filing, they’re a bit jaggy but my local shop will get that taken care of. No regrets at all. It’s beautiful.

[@andyduckering8731]

Watching this video again after watching your Sire U5 video for like the millionth time. I know this is a long scale so not comparable! Just love the look of this and I never fell totally in love with the styling of the U5. You do love that Sire though!!! This seems more modable than the Sire and over here its £70 cheaper. And I think really I just want a Squier.....

[@LowEndLobster]

Honestly, the quality of this MIC Paranormal was WAY better than the MII Classic Vibes around the same price point. This bass is definitely a solid buy and a great mod platform, though I think both are equally moddable with the smallish control cavities.

[@andyduckering8731]

Thank you for being so responsive! You're a good guy, not just fun to watch :-) I wonder how heavy this Paranormal is.

[@glennb3231]

I have this bass and love it. The fretwork is really good, noticeably better than what came on my Sterling short scale or Squier 60's Classic Vibe but not up to the level of my EBMM Stingray Special which is unbelievably good. The only real negative thing of this bass that actually turned out to be a positive is the metal plating on the chromed plate around the volume/tone knobs is very thin and cheap and mine was scratched up the first day I used the bass just from my fingernails hitting it. I never had an issue like this before on any of my other basses so the plating is really poorly done. I ended up sanding the chrome plating totally off because it looked so bad using graduating grades of sand paper until it was completely removed. Turns out the plate is made of solid copper and is gorgeous now!! Looks way better and no more scratches! Why they would mess it up with cheap plating is beyond me.

[@LowEndLobster]

Wow! Thank you for sharing, Glenn! That's very interesting about the control plate, I bet it looks killer now

[@paulvanwal4875]

Wooooooow what a Sound , thanks .

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Pa!

[@thesnapperkeeper]

Such a cool looking bass

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Mike! I agree, Squier really nailed it with this one. Very impressed (spoiler alert) ;P

[@Gulaschguenter]

Just bought one of these used in white. The previous owner put a multilayered pick guard and a bone nut on it. I just installed a fender high mass bridge on it, because the screws in the bridge were cutting into my hand while palm muting (gues shorter screws could have done the job as well) Have to agree with you, the pickups don't add much color to the sound. But other than that, great bass! I really digg the look. Although it is a bit on the heavy side. Played 2 gigs with it now, and I think I'm going to switch to some more premium pickups. I saw someone here in germany selling some used kloppmann vintage jazz pickups at half the price. Think I give this guy a call ;)

[@garycoates4987]

this would be cool do expand with other models like 2 p style pups, or the early style tele type pup or even a big neck humbucker like the 70s tele bass I looks cool as hell with the big pickguard

[@LowEndLobster]

Agreed! A double P would be awesome. I love my FGN double P.

[@reb286]

WOWEE that is a bright sounding bass

[@LowEndLobster]

:)

[@wilrennehan3205]

It's all in the way your eq it .. great demo by the way !!! it'll sound great through my Carvin BX1200 rig .. that I know for a fact .. lol

[@rmccain99]

Really good sonics. I can't say enough.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Richard!

[@Grindingbasstones]

Great video, thanks for the early review ! Just wished you would have used a pick at some point. I know it's often viewed as a controversial topic by some traditionalists, but plenty of rock and punk bass players play with picks.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Dimitri! I'm TERRIBLE with a pick. I can't use em. It's not a prejudice thing for me, I'm simply a terrible pick player.

[@jjfloyd618]

I love this Bass, got it in white & agree with everything you said in your review. Spent a day or 2 hemming & hawing over whether to pull the trigger on pre ordering 1 a year ago as the last thing I needed was another 4 string. I thought it was too friggin’ cool though & would probably regret not getting a hold of 1 if it wound up being a limited run type of thing that ultimately made it “rare”. Love this style of pick guard but have always hated the ugly, immasculated looking Tele headstock so had they decided to go that way I would not have bothered.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks JJ! Glad you're loving yours. I should pick up another one to do a revisit. It seems they've been discontinued which is a shame because they're one of the best value Squier J's out there IMO

[@jjfloyd618]

@@LowEndLobster See, that's exactly what I was afraid of, a 1 & done run. @ $400 I'm glad I grabbed 1 while I had a chance. Quite possibly a good investment that will gain value even though it's just a Squier.

[@dopest1978]

great review lobster watch all your videos and their great! keep up the good work and keep them videos coming. i have a set of the Aguilar AG 4J-70 jazz pick ups. do you think its worth putting them on this bass? i think i want to get it. your video motivated me on getting one. I've seen the video 4 times already just to make sure it the next bass i want to get. but is it worth the pick up swag on them? thanks.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks RAK! Yes, you 100% should! I think those pickups will be a great upgrade for this bass.

[@dopest1978]

@@LowEndLobster perfect! thanks for the quick reply and just ordered the bass. ur opinion is important since u have millions of basses uve tested. keep up the great work I..I

[@ivanfeaguirre]

I'm a beginner on bass and your review was very useful in deciding what bass to buy. I think this bass will last for years and I'm really happy with it. I got the new 3 color sunburst and it's very cool.

[@LowEndLobster]

Awesome! Congrats on your new bass :)

[@jonmatthews4254]

Great T-shirt

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks!

[@syafiqsofian6747]

Great!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Syafiq!

[@mileguitar]

Recently purchased this bass, what a nice rock tone, I know this sounds crazy but it sound like a very nice p bass.

[@LowEndLobster]

Awesome! I just bought one on sale to do a revisit video on. Hope you are enjoying yours.

[@stephendavies2955]

kind of cool that they combined the two styles and made something 'uniquely Squier' VS just a 'straight copy' of other Fender models..

[@LowEndLobster]

Agreed 100% Will be doing a revisit of this bass at some point

[@zibbezabba2491]

It gives us an opportunity to shamelessly use a squire on the gig because you can't get a Fender version :)

[@boomerbassmeme]

Those look sweet! Reminds me of the Schecter Model T and the Jackson CBX except those are PJ and about twice as much. 👋🦞

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed! I think Fender had a tele model with a PJ config. I like this Squier a lot.

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

Yeah but the Model T has that 18 volt ENG preamp as well as EMG pickups. And you can find a used one sometimes .

[@boomerbassmeme]

@@WyattLite-n-inn Yeah, I would snag a used model T before I would buy one of those Squiers. I have a 004 and an Omen Extreme and they are amazing!

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

boomer bass meme : I like those riot session Basses too but they don’t look as cool . But they have an extended upper horn and more contours . Plus it comes in fretless. What a great channel this is, fellow crustacean!

[@boomerbassmeme]

@@WyattLite-n-inn Yeah love this channel! Have you checked out Harley Benton BZ5000-NT? Basically a Cirrus 5 string knock off but totally kicks ass from what I have seen for $350 from Thomann. It is a contender for me for next bass.

[@Bass.Player]

Nice!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks!

[@crossroadscrawfords]

Nice just wish we had the option for P and PJ options.

[@gwlankard1]

I love the gold lakland bass with lipstick pick-ups in the background. I have no idea what the white bass with double p-pickups are but it reminds me of those mosrite guitars johnny ramone used to play.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Grant! That Lakland is the Jerry Scheff, an awesome bass that they don't make anymore. Currently lives with my good friend Chris. The Double P is the FGN Mighty Power, one of my favorite rock basses. I have a few videos on that too!

[@wesliggett2454]

Kinda surprised about all the useful tones in that thing. Sounds pretty good!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Wes! Yeah this thing definitely surprised me as well!

[@Garedot]

I have the blonde one same year 2020, construction is pristine, I ended changing the bridge saddles only. Pick ups are a little deaf in comparison with my other Squier Jazz Basses but sound is good.

[@autumnetcetera]

suggestion for a review: squier CV-50 precision bass, i've heard a lot of good things about them and they look the part

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Ryddex! I've been eyeing those as well as the mustangs. Those look nice! You'll likely be seeing those on the channel in the next couple of months :).

[@giangianni503]

I saw 6 review of this bass. Each audio test sonds different from others. :D

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed! Lots of great Bass-tubers out right now and all do it a little differently (that's why it's so great to have the variety!). Some folks use effects, different amps, different capturing setups, different playing techniques. I'm so glad that there's so many great channels emerging!

[@quantumechanical]

Lovely bass, I wish they come up with a USA version.

[@LowEndLobster]

I agree. I like the design a lot.

[@guyviola5359]

Wow! I guess I fell in love with that bass... The only thing that's buttered me is the headstock, it should be a telecaster headstock instead, otter than that it's a winner!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks! Yeah I agree with the headstock. Fender, make a version of this with the Tele headstock!

[@guyviola5359]

@@LowEndLobster Right now, I'm watching most of your videos you made since you started your channel six months ago, I really enjoy your basses reviews. Keep up the good work!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

@@guyviola5359 Much appreciated! :) Thank you for your kindness

[@paulevans4334]

I've said it before there are really good squires to be had. That being said I wouldn't include the affinity series, never come across a good one of them yet.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Paul! You're right, there are really good squiers out there! I have an Affinity here that's a friend's... I'll be "Pimpin" it soon :P.

[@ampthebassplayer]

I agree on the pickups; they sound a bit sterile to me. I don't really hear that characteristic Fender vintage warmth in it at all. Very cool looking bass for sure! If only they had gone with the Tele headstock!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks! Yeah if these had the CV pickups with the more rowdy tone (trade off of noise), this would be a very appealing package as well!

[@ThomasDeWeerdt]

Hello, as mine was completely lacking the typical Jazz Bass growl, I tried replacing the pickups with Custom Shop 60s... Still not pleased with the result, altough louder it does not sound like a jazz bass should. I will sell mine. You can see my upgrade here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIXIiZqcm9mXack

[@jaxonvictoria4345]

Probably plays as good as (or better) than a Fender Player series! Might have to make some space for one of these...

[@LowEndLobster]

Yeah, definitely much higher quality than the standard squiers and definitely on par with an entry level fender. The gloss finish that they use is really really nice... Surprisingly nice.

[@PabloAGarcia73]

I’ve been wanting a PJ bass for the nice blend of tones you can get out of it. I prefer the PJ sound, basically. Having said that, this 54 Paranormal keeps getting really high marks from everyone who reviews it and I really like how it sounds, and for that price! I’m going to go try one out to see how it feels, but it’s looking like a solid choice for this beginner. What would you suggest as a pick up upgrade for down the line? I’m thinking something with a bit more thickness for the neck pick up to get just a little more of a P vibe. When I heard how this one sounded on the neck position I was definitely into the somewhat more P’ish vibe it had so I’d want to enhance that with an upgrade. Thanks for the great review!

[@LowEndLobster]

Hey Pablo! Yes, this is a solid beginner's choice. A pickup upgrade down the line would be a great choice as well. So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@basshoh]

Kent Armstrong lipstick p/ups like the surf n turf!!!!!I bet it would go into KILLER mode!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

:O.... In one of the transparent white ones!? That's a really great idea. This bass is making the rounds to my friends, but it might be worth modding!

[@9999saxman]

Nice review, thanks for getting on it so fast! Side note for you: precision bass pickups are not (usually) humbuckers. I think they're referred to as "split single coil" pickups. There's probably a difference in how they wind them to get that fat tone, but they're still single coils 👍

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you and thanks for the correction! Didn't realize that, will update the description. :)

[@denh0006]

I love the 'song of time' reference lol

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Patrick :)

[@goozrat]

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

The time has come! IT HAS BEGUN!

[@goozrat]

@@LowEndLobster I ordered mine already and I'm HYPED for it to arrive!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for the review and for helping me make the decision!!!!!!!! Keep up the awesome videos crustacean!

[@robertclarkguitar]

My Classic Vibe 60s Guitars both 2019 and 2015 were made in China. Killer work actually.

[@LowEndLobster]

Nice! I don't know what's with the manufacturing location inconsistency. I've had two brand new CV's that were from Indonesia. I wonder if they recently switched production, or are producing certain trims/colors in one factory vs another.

[@robertclarkguitar]

@@LowEndLobster I think 60s are mainly China. 50s indo. Not sure. Interesting tho isn't it? Lol

[@LowEndLobster]

@@robertclarkguitar It is!... and confusing. I had someone comment on another vid saying "CVs are made in China!". I literally had two here that said "Made in Indonesia' on the headstock. My eyes aren't THAT bad ;P

[@robertclarkguitar]

@@LowEndLobster Hahaha. I have had conversations with Ben Coombs (in canada) swears his 2019 60s CV strat has plastic nut. Where mine in US is bone. I think he doubted me. However i explained to him ive researched alot on these. Unless Canada won't import bone nuts i think he is reading from a 2018 or below model. Touche though. I believe fender has outsourced to several companies. My 2019 was a diff China code than my 2015. Who knows man? Heheh. I do know the differences though in each build now srat wise from 50s to 70s which isn't in their description. 60s gets grounding paint in cavity and full mass trem block. No skunk stripe period correct thin Indian laurel (2019 model) small trem block in older. 50s no ground paint small block but gets skunk stripe and actual decent 5 way switch and tone in bridge mod.... 70s gets skunk sripe small block and no shield paint (i may be off here) and that's about it. On all the new models. However the only china made I've seen so far are 60s. The indos are usually the 70s , and 50s. A couple 50s I heard few. Were china. What a ride!! Hahahah.

[@robertclarkguitar]

To be fair the Lake Placid 2019 I wound up selling last week. Sadly. But it made plenty of vids for me. I have fallen in love with the 2015 I have. Player series pups installed and man its killer! Heheh

[@basshoh]

So here is another choice for one of the 2 band Tone Monster to be installed in!!!!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

Nope, no room in the tiny ass cavity here. You'd need a rear route.

[@weswilson53]

I'm seriously considering getting this one. I have a Squier Classic Vibe 60s bass and it sounds like this one beats the Classic Vibe 60s bass. Thanks for this review!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Wes! IMO this is the most well built Squier out of the bunch.

[@SarkagianGaribaldian]

I love the butterscotch, but they’re hard to find now. They just released a second run and they’re black w/ an anodized pickguard or sunburst with a tort one. I’m curious how the second run compares, it would be cool if you checked one of those out!

[@LowEndLobster]

I plan on it!

[@zahirmawji3178]

@@LowEndLobster I nearly died when Lobster mentioned a second run in a recent video... and my my, looks like a 3-tone sunburst will be mine! :) Look forward to the review Lobster!

[@RomainMadar]

Thanks for this review Lobster! Do you think, changing the PU for some Fender Yosemite or V-Mod Jazz PUs, would improve something significant? I am trying to start a little project, with 'low' budget bass and play around with some mods! I thought first a vintage of HB + ~100 Euros PUs, but seeing this model ... I am now hesitating! Thanks

[@RomainMadar]

haha I am just reaching the end of the video, where you say this is a good starting poing for mods :D !

[@LowEndLobster]

Glad you enjoyed it! Absolutely. I think this bass has great bones and will benefit from some aftermarket pickups. Which pickups you choose is up to you, but the Fenders wouldn't hurt. Overall though, very well rounded bass out of the box :)

[@raymondcortez890]

I want to SLAP that bass. Although I don't know how to play one. Its tone is just amazing!

[@LowEndLobster]

Well, Raymond. I'm going to be hosting a 2x bass giveaway this upcoming week. Be sure to enter so you can learn how to play! Thank you for your comment my friend!

[@raymondcortez890]

I do hope that I could win one of the giveaways since I also don't have one atm. I'll just binge watch your reviews as I wait!

[@joshgriffin5240]

I just purchased one of these today! I like the sound of your amp! What are you settings?

[@discobassgroove]

This would be perfect with dark star bisonic pickups sheesh

[@grower94]

Love the 🦞 Hadoken into human hand

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks!

[@bobt5778]

Great vid! Was it heavy, and how was the balance?

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Bob! Balance was what you'd expect from a Jazz style bass at this price point- far from perfectly balanced but not a guillotine.

[@sr80bassguy]

There was a clear buzz when you solo-Ed the bridge pick up and you were saying how quiet it was.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks for the comment. You're not wrong. I go by what's coming out of my amp. I hear it in the vid for sure, but not while I'm filming. It stinks because I'm only listening to my stuff through my amp and desktop (usually not using headphones when editing), so when there ends up being noise that I don't hear through the amp, I don't hear it until someone points it out. Other J's in this price range were noisier through my amp when on one pickup, and I usually try and point that out.

[@basshoh]

I will admit....it sounds pretty good!!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

Right?! This thing surprised me for being a really complete package. A rarity at this price point.

[@user-ct5ro4fn8u]

Nice bass , Cool beard 👍

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you and thank you! :)