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

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.

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.

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.

Great Bass with good sound with all the high quality you would expect from Fender. Easy to play especially because of the 38mm nut width, which is the narrower than most Bass guitars making it much easier to navigate the fretboard. especially if you have small hands and fingers like me.ON THE DOWN SIZEI agree that there are sharp fret ends which feel like "sprouting" or sharp along the edges of the neck, you way need to file them down so as to not get pricked by them

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 upThe 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.

In the era of a lot of inexpensive guitars and basses, I'm honestly glad that Squier (Fender) decided to jump in. This is a great bass, either for a beginner or intermediate player that wants to get a P bass. It's got a jazz width neck, so it's a little skinnier and narrower at the nut. If you're going to play this a little more seriously, I'd for sure suggest replacing the strings and probably the pickup as well. For the price, this is an awesome instrument.It's got a matte finish to it which I like the look of, but may not be everyone's favorite. The hardware feels cheap, but it's because it is a cheap instrument. Otherwise, it is completely on par with or better than other basses in this price range.It sounds like a P bass. A pickup upgrade would take you a long way, but the stock pickup is not "bad" for what it is.

This is a great Bass for the price! It’s actually the first guitar I’ve bought online that came out of the box with a neck that didn’t need a single adjustment. The intonation on the E-string was a little off, but that was an easy fix.I bought a matte pickguard to go on it, and it looks sharp—pro tip: the pickguards listed for Mexican/USA Fenders fit this model perfectly! The "C" shaped neck is a breeze to play and very comfortable. If you’re looking for a low-cost, entry-level bass, you can't beat this one. Don’t be afraid of adjusting the neck or intonation yourself; just ask an AI how to do it—it’s super easy!

I usually buy Ibanez but I saw this seafoam green tea base and thought to myself the price is definitely right so decided to give it a chance. First impression was the box was definitely solid and the base is very well protected. The finish on the body was very nice and is more of a matte tone then glossy which I actually like. No nicks are scratches and looks excellent. That being said, the setup out of the box is absolutely horrible. The neck has such a bow in it that the strings are actually lying on the top three frets. The sandals are all over the place and it's going to need to get a good setup to get even vaguely playable. As it is it is not playable out of the box. I'm pretty disappointed in that regard because I did not expect a perfect setup but I would at least have expected the neck to be straight enough not to have strings on three frets. I will also mention that there is significant fret sprout on just about every fret. Apparently someone in the factory couldn't be bothered to put any kind of sanding along the edges. Just something to be aware of if you buy it is it's going to need a good setup. It does come with an allen wrench to adjust the truss rod but it is no quarter turn to functionality on this one. I'm going to get it set up and I'll update the review afterwards.

Great Bass Guitar, good Quality, good Price

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For the money awesomeNeck is good, so is bridge.Frets really need level, file but again passableTuners are passable, but a bit sloppyPick ups are a bit microphonic, but passable.I would put fender pups, tuners and upgrade electronics to get a fender bass for about £350Awesome

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