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Post subject: Squier Bullet Bass--Rare?
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 7:57 am
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Hello, does anyone know anything about Bullet Squier Bass's, I understand they weren't made for very long---I believe it's a 40 (34"). Also, it doesn't say Korean on it!

I've read that they Play Great!
Are they rare?

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Post subject: Re: Squier Bullet Bass--Rare?
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:00 pm
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The following is from WIKIPEDIA so it has to be TRUE right?
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"The Fender Bullet Bass was an electric bass guitar model produced by Fender. It was introduced in 1982 as a part of a new line of guitars meant to replace the outgoing Mustang and Musicmaster - Fender's so called "student" guitars. The Bullet Bass had Mustang style pickups, but was available with a standard 34" neck in addition to the short scale 30" neck that the Mustang had. These instruments were only produced in the USA for a couple years until Fender decided to transfer Bullet production to Japan in 1984/85. They then fell under Fender's newly active Squier branding.

Unlike the Mustang, the Fender Bullet line has not been reissued by Fender...."

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I would not say they are rare. Scarce maybe in some markets but not rare. You don't see them often because of several reasons including a Bullet being a starter bass instrument and they were prone to getting beaten up, then got neglected or even thrown away when the owner upgraded to a better one or gave up bass and moved on. Squier Bullets didn't cost a lot new and were worth next to nothing used. Even now, some 20 years later they still are not worth a lot. They are an ok starter in the 34 inch scale, but by no means as good as the Fender Japan P-Basses or the new Squier products out now. The Japanese electronics were not as good as the full blown P-Bass. There are two Bullet basses for sale in my little town right now. One is a blonde Fender, the other is a brown Squier and they each have resided for years in different pawn shops. I know the blonde one is still there as I drive past it daily. Haven't seen the brown one in a few weeks.


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Post subject: Re: Squier Bullet Bass--Rare?
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 8:34 pm
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Hello, thanks for the info.

Here is my thinking, If it's a 34" in. scale, then I can replace the electronics, everything should be interchangeable with todays models---is this correct.

Also, I'm surprised, I would think an 80's Squier Bass would have more quality than one from today?

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Post subject: Re: Squier Bullet Bass--Rare?
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:57 am
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Depends on which Squier of today.

The electronics are better today on the better Squiers than on the Japanese ones.

The Bullet bass is somewhat restricted by the pickup. It is the Mustang pickup. Pretty good but not as good as the P-Bass.


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Post subject: Re: Squier Bullet Bass--Rare?
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 6:49 am
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Hi, yes I'm gald you mentioned that, this particular model looks exactly like a regular P-Bass, (I have 3 Squiers) and, everything is the same, only it has "Bullet" after the name Squier, that's the only difference I can see.

It just has the name Squier then Bullet (Star), and under that it say's Fender!

So, I dunno, If you say it's Junky then I'll take your word for it, but, through the pictures, I see some quality---I'm guessing it's an 86-87.

The Big full Tuner's, and the Bridge, are not chrome---They remind me of the Nickle plated ones?

It does look to be 34" scale?

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Post subject: Re: Squier Bullet Bass--Rare?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 12:45 am
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Yes the very last Bullets did have standard looking P-Bass type pickups and also the full size headstock instead of the Telecaster profile headstock. You are right about that. I'd probably leave it stock and play it as it is. I wouldn't change a part I didn't have to change. Those actually are scarcer than the Mustang pickup versions which you see far more often.


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Post subject: Re: Squier Bullet Bass--Rare?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 1:41 am
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Thanks, that's good news, it's great to get a second oppinion---I just recieved the S/N it's E 70xxxxx..So, it is an "87."

The "E" may stand for Yong Chang---However, it does not say Korean on it....So, it could be U.S.A. made, but, either way---I have an E 9xx..."89" Squier II--Yong Chang, and it's very high quality made.

Thanks again!


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Post subject: Re: Squier Bullet Bass--Rare?
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 3:13 pm
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For sure not USA. All the USA Bullets had Mustang Bass type pickups and Tele type headstocks.


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