Price: $129.99
(as of Sep 16, 2024 09:27:20 UTC – Details)
Designed by Fender® in California and an icon of rock & roll, the Debut Series™ Precision Bass® features a slim “C”-shaped neck profile and a thin, lightweight body for a comfortable playing feel while a split single-coil pickup with volume and tone controls offers punchy P Bass® tones. Further details of this model include a 4-saddle hardtail bridge for precise intonation, open-gear tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning action and durable chrome hardware for a premium look.
One Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar – a perfect beginner guitar for both kids and adults
Designed by the most trusted name in guitar and backed by a 75-year legacy of quality and craftsmanship
This beginner guitar comes with a free subscription to Fender Play that includes free lessons with thousands of instructional videos to build your skills by playing the songs you love
Designed for beginners, the Squier Debut Series features the iconic Fender Precision Bass model in three signature colors–Black, Dakota Red and 2-Tone Sunburst; this bass includes a super-comfortable “c” shaped neck, laurel fingerboard and thin, lightweight body for more comfort and playability.
The Squier Debut Series Precision Bass features a split-coil pickup with volume and tone controls that offers punchy P-Bass tones, and the vintage-style open-gear tuning machines provide smooth and accurate tuning
2-Year Limited Warranty: Fender guitars are built with unmatched quality, down to the last screw- which is why Fender warrants this Fender bass guitar to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from original purchase
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Reviewer: Gretchen E
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Outstanding Value…Plays way above it’s price!!
Review: This review by my hubby, who plays bass.Summary: This is an amazing bass and a fantastic value. It has worth to the new bassist and the veteran alike. Iâm thrilled with it.For the new bassist: This is an outstanding bass for a person wanting to explore the instrument. The price is amazingly low and the quality high. It is a very sturdy instrument, well made and very playable. The single pickup Precision Bass (P Bass) design is a classic…simple and easy to understand. The neck is very comfortable and the sound is true.Iâd only suggest two things for the new bassist. First, when it arrives you may want to have a âset upâ. If that term is new to you, donât worry. It merely means making small mechanical adjustments (using Allen wrenches, included with the bass) which make it more playable. You can search and find out to do a bass setup. Better, have a bass player show you how to do it. It will make your playing more enjoyable.Second, consider buying a new set of strings. The strings felt cheap and âgrittyâ to me… a decent set of bass strings will run you about $30 and will be worth it.This is a marvelous intro bass. And itâs way more in addition to this.For the experienced bassist: Iâve been playing a while but wanted a P Bass platform to get the PB sound I was looking for. I was startled to see these released via Amazon in May 2024. I was very skeptical at this price point, yet owning two MIM Fender Jazz Basses, I was intrigued. Plus, I really wanted a P Bass body but a J Bass neck…which is exactly what the Debut Series has.A couple of bass buddies whom I respect each bought one and raved about it out of the box. For $130, that was enough for me, so I ordered one.And Iâm thrilled.Iâve played it nearly 20 hours now and have played in public as part of our churchâs worship team. It is super comfortable to play, clearly the equal of either of my $800 JBâs. And the sound! A genuine P Bass! Listening to it on a full sound system, I was astounded to get that sound from a $130 bass. Not a single one of my bandmates suspected my bass was this inexpensive. Instead, they commented on how good it sounded in our mix. Further, several knowledgeable musicians who heard it commented on its clarity and how it added to our overall sound.Details…. I did several things but not much to modify this bass out of the box. First, I got rid of the stock strings…they felt really cheap. I replaced them with a set of Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats. Man, did that work. Flats on a P Bass is a classic set up and there is a reason it is so well regarded over the decades.Second, I heard some 60Hz hum when I first got it, so I opened up the cavity and did a full shielding with copper tape, all soldered to ground. Hum fully eliminated. Silent when unplucked, even with volume and tone knobs turned wide open.I have not messed with any other hardware. The pickups work just fine for me. The tuners are fine…smooth and hold the strings in tune, rock solid. I had zero fret issues. . I did a full set up when I got it. The neck was flat, so I had to loosen the truss rod a little over one full turn to get to my preferred 0.3mm relief. The saddles were very close to true…I only tweaked them about a quarter turn each. Great action, zero fret buzz. Intonation was spot on out of the box, I didnât touch that.So, I got my desired P Bass-J Neck for $120 plus a new set of strings. Iâve played it for hours and it balances perfectly and the neck is a joy to play. Iâm thrilled and amazed.
Reviewer: Curry
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Quality for this price is insane!
Review: Feels like it was already professionally set up out of the box. Nothing needed changed. Frets are so smooth and even. The fretboard for this price is a chefâs kiss. Neck was straight. String height was perfect for my taste and intonation was on point. The strings are decent for OEM so Iâm going to play them out until the next set. Split pickups still have that legendary tone. The weight has a great balance to it. Itâs not as heavy as it looks. I love the matte finish of these debut series so I might grab the Strat as well. They are so worth it for your first instrument or even an addition/project. Iâm still blown away by what you get for this price, but that being said, you donât get any gig bag for this price. So, make sure to pick one up if you plan to take it anywhere or gig!
Reviewer: Bill2129
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It’s a cool little bass
Review: I just got the Debut Stratocaster and it’s Perfect!! I love it!! Plays, sounds and looks great…..I ordered the Bass..In red ..It plays and sounds great. it’s solid ..It loses points on the paint job….Yes the matte red looks fantastic…But there are some paint spots on the back….It’s not terrible and it would be a pain in the ass to return it …Still …The Strat a 5 out 5…The Bass 4 out of 5….Again…..a lot of Bass for the buck.
Reviewer: PBR Guitar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Bass for the Money
Review: Iâm a guitar player who was looking for a bass to mess around on and record with. I knew I wanted a P-Bass and didnât want to spend a lot since itâs not my main instrument. The bass I received needed minor adjustments to the truss rod, string height and had sharpish frets. Really minor stuff for an instrument in this price point. Believe me, I have seen much worse on much more expensive instruments. What I like is it sounds like a P-Bass and has a comfortable neck. I love the satin finish and I think the top loaded strings give it some snap. I went with Dakota Red and changed the pickguard to black. It looks great but I had to remount the pickups and redrill 3 screw holes to make it work. These basses are a winner and have me thinking about buying a Telecaster.
Reviewer: Vic Fusco
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: electronics make this not worth buying
Review: I recently bought a Squier Debut Stratocaster (Made in China) and I loved it. Not a blessed thing wrong with it. Electronics were good. Neck was outstanding. Overall sound was good. So I figured I’d wait for the promised bass and when it came on the market, I’d buy it. When it came I found the finish flawless. Unlike the Strat, the neck needed adjustments That’s normal, especially with basses. However, this one was not playable. I crackled and made all sorts of noise and cut in and out. So I then tried the same amp with a different Squier Bass (a Made in Indonesia one) and there was no issue with the amp or the cable. I tried the Debut Bass with a new cable and again the same noises and crackling, I tried it in a different amp, same issue. That’s an issue with many Made in China guitars. With mass manufacturing it is not unusual to get a clunker and I got one. I am sending it back. In a few months I will try again. The flat Red finish is gorgeous. Although I’ve got a Harem of Fender Basses – and Several Squier basses as well, all have been fantastic instruments. If you are looking at Squiers, I’d recommend the 70’s tribute (single split pickup P Bass or the 60’s one. Mine are flawless and sound great. As for the Debut Line, you can’t knock Fender for trying to keep up with the Chinese guitars being marketed by its competitors. This is a good beginner bass if the electronics work. I am assuming I got a one-off defective one.
Reviewer: Michael Hari
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Description details
Review: Fix the size descriptions. You say its 3″ by 7 ” by 9″. Wrong this is full scale 34 ” bass guitar. Ok for beginner. Because cheap and moderate quality pick up and sound quality and look. The Red is Dekota is kind of hazy dull red. For the prize it’s good for adults and young adults.
Reviewer: scott dowson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: The bass is beautifully made, with a really nice matte finish, and it sounds great straight from the box to me. Incredible for this price. I use other Squier guitars so I trusted this purchase after reading many reviews. Feel like Iâve bagged a bargain here, very pleased! Highly recommend.
Reviewer: Andreas Woisch
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Das Instrument beeindruckt für den Preis – solide verarbeitet, keine Fehler im Lack oder den SpaltmaÃen, sogar das Setup war “out of the box” akzeptabel und benötigte nur geringfügige Einstellung. Der Pickup hat einen hohen Output und die Tonblende tut über den ganzen Regelbereich, was sie soll. Der Hals ist gut eingestellt, auch nachstellen ist problemlos möglich. Das Griffbrett aus Indian Laurel benötigt einen Tropfen Ãl, ist aber sonst auch sehr ansehnlich. Eine klare Empfehlung, sowohl unverbastelt als auch als Basis für einen Umbau.
Reviewer: cri.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: à il mio 14mo basso di tanti fender americani e altre Marche anche più costose, questo ho voluto provare a prenderlo per tenerlo in negozio al posto di un’altra che uso anche live e devo dire che è assemblato a regola d’arte sembra un fender giapponese che comprai nel 1987 faccio anche liuteria per passione e devo dire che è costruito a perfezione e ha come se non bastasse un suono anche molto buono e tipico precision per quello che costa e un vero affare e il colore opaco è grintosissimo
Reviewer: Johan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Â I recently got interested in learning to play the bass, having only played guitar before. This represents excellent value for a beginner. Nice frets, nice satin finish, setup out of the box was excellent with low action, only a tiny bit of intonation of the G string needed. The neck is pretty thin and lacking a skunk stripe but plays great for me, being used to guitar necks. Maybe the strings is not the highest quality, but buying new ones costs like 1/5 of the price of the instrument 🙂 I really canât find any particular issues with it and it looks, plays and sounds like I imagine a real bass should. Now letâs practice a bit more!
Reviewer: vittorio
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: It is absolutely a good Guitar bass at an amazing price. Some setup adjustment was needed and now it sounds well. I am satisfied of buying it.
