Squier Debut Series Precision Bass Guitar, Beginner Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Includes Free Lessons, Black with Matte Finish

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. I’m 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. I’d only suggest two things for the new bassist. First, when it arrives you may want to have a “set up”. If that term is new to you, don’t 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 “gritty” 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 it’s way more in addition to this. For the experienced bassist: I’ve 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 I’m thrilled. I’ve played it nearly 20 hours now and have played in public as part of our church’s worship team. It is super comfortable to play, clearly the equal of either of my $800 JB’s. 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 didn’t touch that. So, I got my desired P Bass-J Neck for $120 plus a new set of strings. I’ve played it for hours and it balances perfectly and the neck is a joy to play. I’m thrilled and amazed.

I’m going to start by saying I’ve been playing bass for just shy of 40 years. I own over a dozen other basses in varying price ranges, and have built a couple of my own. I got my Debut because in all these years I have never owned a straight up Precision Bass, they’ve always been P/J, J/J or some other pickup configuration. The price was right and other reviews were very favorable. This one will be as well. I was very impressed with the build quality of a bass of this price point. The satin finish is very smooth and the two tone sunburst just looks fantastic. The hardware is of good quality as well. The tuners, while not the greatest, hold the strings in tune and are classically designed. The bridge is adjustable for the string action and intonation. The ceramic pickups are well constructed and deliver a great tone. The controls are the traditional P Bass controls consisting of simple volume and tone. The round wound strings deliver a bright tone and don’t feel too harsh on the fingers. I played this through a Fender Rumble 25 and a 79 Fender Bassman, both amplifiers complimented the tone of this bass. The set up from the factory was impressive. The intonation was pretty much dead on accurate and I only adjusted the string height to my personal preference. The weight of this bass came in at 8lbs 7oz. The weight was balanced and didn’t have the typical neck dive as lighter basses sometimes display. The fretwork is well done and the neck has a very nice feel with the nut at 38mm or 1 1/2 inches. All in all it’s a great bass for a beginner. This is also a great platform for someone looking for a bass to mod. Squier really came through with a very affordable beginner bass. It is an excellent instrument for its price point. I would recommend their Sonic Series or their Affinity Series for a higher grade level of quality, but at this price, they’re may be others (and I have tried them in this price range) but the Squier Debut is the best of them in my opinion. It’s a great beginner bass with the backing of a brand name company and excellent customer service.

After purchasing the Squier Debut Stratocaster for my son, I decided to roll the dice on the Squier Debut P-Bass to see if I got as lucky. Out of the box I expected sharp/overhanging frets and issues with the action. I expected janky tuning keys. To my delight the frets were perfect. Just like with the Strat. And that same matte finish on the relatively thin neck (which I love) and the black matte body make for a great playing experience. Upon my first bit of play time with the bass the action, actually, doesn't seem too bad. And those tuning keys seem just right to me, in my limited time (so far) with this bass. I can't say anything definitive, at this point, regarding the action, tuning retention, or tuning accuracy but I'm going to put this bass through setup and, if there's any glaring issues, I'll revisit this review. If 2 months have gone by and you don't see an edit, it's because I didn't find any issues and my review stands at 5 stars. This bass reminds me of my first bass guitar, an Epiphone Accu-Bass (which was just a Fender P-Bass clone). This Squier weighs noticeably less. Functionally, it's no different than a Fender Precision, though you may want to upgrade the pickups and pots at some point in the future (if it's necessary is debatable, unless you're a professional, in which case why are you buying a budget line bass guitar?) The neck profile is just right for my shorter fingers, and I feel like it would be a perfect bass for someone new to the craft. The price point? I can't see how this can be beat. My only advice would be to avoid the bundles you might see on offer with this bass. They are easy to fall for but, in my opinion, not worth the extra money. I know because, in my own excitement, I opted for a bundle which (supposedly) includes an Amp, Gig bag, strap, guitar cord, yada, yada, yada. I got a gig bag (Fender branded, so that's neat) for an electric guitar. The bass will not fit. Fortunately, my son is in need of a decent gig bag for the previously mentioned Strat so that's cool, I guess. The 'amp' is about the size of a bedside alarm clock. And it sounds like a bedside alarm clock too. It does have a headphone jack, which is how I will likely use it, but headphone 'amps' are all over amazon (plug them into your bass, plug headphones into them or Bluetooth) and they are relatively inexpensive. The strap just never showed up The guitar cord, a Fender branded cord, was the only truly useful item, for me, that bundle. I really feel like you can just source better items on your own and I wish I had done that myself.

I’ve played guitar off and on for 25 years. I previously had a Squier P Bass that came in a beginner set with an amp, but sold it about 20 years ago. I decided to buy this because I wanted a P Bass to play around with and I saw these Debut series being talked about online. Upon arrival, my first impression was how light it is; compared to my previous P Bass and other Fender basses, this thing is very lightweight. When I took it out of the packaging, I was immediately impressed with the finish on this guitar. The matte red, satin neck, and three layer pick guard already looked better than the early 2000’s Squier P Bass I had owned previously. The laurel fretboard is not the prettiest but it’ll do; it looks comparable to other laurel Squiers. It really is a great looking instrument for the price. My immediate areas of concern were the strings and the frets. The action was surprisingly decent out of the box, but the strings are the roughest I’ve ever seen. Further, the fretwire ends, especially on the treble side, were very sharp. Playing this for five minutes deeply scratched my left index finger. At first, I thought this was a dealbreaker, but I took an Emery nail file to the frets and within ten minutes solved the issue. After plugging it in, the pickups sounded great, and I really liked the thin, lightweight body. Volume and tone controls worked perfectly and the tuners did their job, holding up to bends, slapping, picking, plucking, and more. Who is this instrument for? Maybe hobby guitarists like me who want a no-frills bass to experiment with. For a beginner or student, I would be reluctant to recommend this for two reasons: one is that the sharp frets and terrible strings might instantly put off a new player, and the cost for a decent setup that would resolve these things probably costs as much as the bass itself. Parents looking to buy these for their kid’s first bass, I’d recommend going up to at least the sonic series or affinity series or get one of the smaller sized models like the mini P Bass or the Bronco. Considering you might be investing in a setup anyway, at least you’ll have an instrument that won’t harm or frustrate a beginner and will have some resale value. That said, I was able to clean up the frets with little trouble and a new set of strings will make this a valued addition to my studio. It really does look and sound great and was playable within about 20 minutes of taking it out of the box, and I actually like it better than the previous Squier P Bass I owned.

This is a really amazing and great entry bass for the price. YouTube reviews were accurate, though many complained about sharp frets — I did not have that problem; the fret board felt great. It has the same pickups and general materials of other squires so it’s a great deal. After breaking mine in for a few weeks it sounds really good, far better than any other bass in this price range and more like a $300.

I’ve been playing and teaching music for years, and I picked up the Squier Debut Series Precision Bass as an affordable, no-nonsense instrument—and I’ve been genuinely impressed. Right out of the box, it feels solid and comfortable. The neck is easy to play, especially for beginners, but it doesn’t feel cheap or toy-like. The classic Precision Bass pickup delivers exactly what you’d expect: a full, punchy low end that sits well whether you’re practicing, jamming, or laying down simple bass lines. Tone-wise, it does the job extremely well for the price. It records cleanly, works great with pedals or a basic amp, and holds tuning better than many entry-level basses I’ve tried. Setup was decent out of the box, and with a basic string change and minor adjustment, it plays even better. What really stands out is how usable this bass is—not just for beginners, but also for teachers and players who want a reliable instrument without spending a fortune. I now use it regularly for lessons and practice, and it’s become part of my main rotation. If you’re looking for a beginner-friendly Precision Bass that still feels like a real instrument, the Squier Debut Series is a fantastic choice. Fender absolutely nailed the balance between affordability and playability here. Highly recommended.

I play guitar and wanted a bass for recording so I figured I would get the new squier debut bass and check it out. First impressions out of the box is that it looks decent, but had quite a bit of fret buzz. I do my own setups and have most tools so I put my notched straight edge and noticed the neck had zero relief, the bridge saddles were pretty high, and intonation was off. I pulled the nut out to size it to see if I could get a pre-made nut, and the notch for the E string looked like it had filed with way too small of a file and there was a gouge from it, the G string is also borderline too low. After measuring it with a caliper there is no pre-made offering that I could find so I decided that I would just have to make my own. After the setup it is a really decent bass. This is my first burst guitar and the finish is really good, I was unsure how I felt about a burst with a flat finish but I really like it. Now, I still have to level the frets as there are quite a few high frets that need sorted, and the fret ends are pretty sharp. (for a beginner this would probably be unnecessary to address as right now at medium to low action it certainly plays decent.) If I was new and got this bass it would have been unplayable without taking it to someone to do a setup. Aside from the nut I am thrilled though.

I’ve wanted a knock around bass for years. This is it. Been playing guitar for 20 years casually and after taking a break for a few years, I am fully back into the routine of playing nearly every day. I’ve been shopping for a sub $150 bass that’s nice and not just a cheapo no name brand for years. This came out, and at $130 when I saw the seafoam, I had to get it. Looks great. Love the matte finish, and it’s just what I wanted. A couple sharp frets, probably super cheap electronics, but it holds tune well and it’s just damn fun to play. I’ll either file the fret ends down myself, or just suck it up and give it to my local luthier to clean up. A nice bass for a beginner or the not so serious player who wants to get something to mess around with. Also you get a $30 credit to fender.com, so why not buy it? I got the rumble 15 for $60 off their site, which all in ~$160 for both is great. Also it’s super light. It’ll save your back.

Un bajo que cumple su funcion calidad precio acorde a la publicacion, precio justo

Une basse de qualité ! Je suis sans mot, le prix de cette basse neuve est tout simplement une offre en or.

Comprato come primo approccio per il basso elettrico. Essendo un modello per principianti il prezzo di conseguenza è già basso a tutte le altre offerte e con l'usato di Amazon, ho avuto un ulteriore risparmio. È arrivato senza difetti come da descrizione e il basso si presenta bene sia esteticamente (praticamente identico ai modelli superiori Fender Precision) sia a livello di performance (si scorda difficilmente e ha un bel suono, poi questo punto dipende dalla propria amplificazione). Lo consiglio assolutamente.

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