Squier by Fender Debut Collection Precision Bass Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard, White Pickguard, Black

This guitar is fantastic. Lovely satin finish to the body, pays good and sounds great

Inspection & Testing Checklist for Your New Bass Unboxing / Physical Inspection Take photos/videos of it straight out the box (in case there’s damage). (reverb.com) 2 minor 1 cm scratches on pickguard plastic Check for obvious shipping damage: look for dents, scratches, finish flaws, cracks (especially around headstock, body corners, neck joint). (reverb.com) Inspect hardware: tuning pegs, bridge, strap buttons — are they loose or badly fitted? (FirstGuitar) Check that the serial number (if any) matches any paperwork or the Amazon order. Designed and Backed by Fender s/n CMCE2500xxxx Crafted in China Here’s what your serial number CMCE25008699 typically means for a Squier by Fender Debut Collection bass. + matches box sticker Product # 0379700504 serial # CMCE2500xxxx bar code 8 85978 12417 6 Debut P Bass LRL WPG DPB Decoding “Debut P Bass LRL WPG DPB” Debut P Bass → This is the model name: a Precision Bass from the Debut Collection. LRL → Laurel fingerboard. Fender/Squier often abbreviate fingerboard woods: LRL = Laurel RW = Rosewood MP = Maple WPG → White Pickguard. DPB → Dakota Red / Deep Blue / Daphne Blue depending on the collection shorthand. In the Debut series, DPB = Daphne Blue (a classic Fender color). ✅ So your bass is: Squier Debut Precision Bass Laurel fingerboard White pickguard Daphne Blue finish 🎸 What the Serial Number Tells You 1. Country of manufacture C → China This matches the “Crafted in China” printed on the instrument. 2. Factory / production code MCE Fender/Squier doesn’t publicly publish detailed factory codes, but based on known Squier patterns: MC / MCE serial prefixes are associated with Chinese OEM factories that build many entry-level Squier models (often linked with Muse, AXL, or smaller OEM subcontractors used for the Debut series). The Debut Collection is known to be produced in lower-volume Chinese facilities rather than the big factories like Yako (CY/CXS). So MCE is most likely the internal factory identifier. 3. Year of manufacture 25 → 2025 Squier’s typical pattern is: After the factory code, the next two digits = year (Rather than the older 8-digit Squier format from the 90s/2000s.) So your bass was likely made in 2025. 4. Production sequence 00xxxx This is the unit’s unique production number. It doesn't usually tell you much beyond approximate production order. ✔ Summary Your serial number: CMCE2500xxxx Breakdown: Part Meaning C China MCE Factory code (Chinese OEM producing Debut series) 25 Year: 2025 00xxxx Unique production sequence Neck / Fretboard Check Sight along the neck from headstock to body (on both sides) to check for warp, twist or bow. (reverb.com) Check fret ends: press your hand along the edges of the fretboard – are there any sharp fret ends? (Guitar World review suggests this is a common issue on this model) (Guitar World) I can feel them, but they will not cut my hand (this may be useful for knowing where your hand is on the neck relative to the frets) Test the truss-rod: carefully (if you know how) check that the truss rod is not frozen. (reverb.com) NR Check for “fret sprout” (frets protruding) by running your hand along the fretboard edges. (reverb.com) + ok Strings / Nut Check string winding around tuning posts — are they cleanly wound, not dangerously tangled? (FirstGuitar) + ok Check nut slots: look for too-deep or too-shallow slots (this affects buzzing or poor playability). (reverb.com) + ok Try pressing open strings: do any buzz at the nut (i.e., open-string buzz)? That may indicate nut issues. (owningafender.com) + ok Tuning & Stability Tune all strings to standard pitch. + ok Retune a few times; check how well the tuning pegs hold. (Guitar Gear Finder) + ok Check the tightness of tuning machine screws, and the stability of the tuning posts. (FirstGuitar) + ok Action / Playability With the bass in tune, check the action (string height) at the nut (1st fret ) and at the bridge: feel for how high the strings are (7th, 12th fret bass/treble side) , or use feeler gauges if you have them. (FirstGuitar) how to use thickness guage on a bass guitar to measure action at 1st 7th / 12th frets on bass/treble side Here’s a clear, practical, step-by-step guide on how to use a thickness gauge (feeler gauge) to measure action at the 1st, 7th and 12th frets on a bass guitar (both bass side and treble side). 🎸 How to Measure Action With a Feeler Gauge (1st, 7th, and 12th frets — bass & treble sides) ⭐ Tools you need A feeler gauge set (0.05–2.00 mm or 0.002–0.080"). My Thickness Gauge has silver coloured from 0.04-0.80 mm, use 0.8 + 0.75 + 0.70 together to measure 2.25 mm, there is also a brass coloured 0.25 mm feeler. A tuner (to keep the bass tuned to pitch). A capo (for 1st-fret measurements) — optional but helpful. A ruler/strings action gauge (optional but not required). 🧰 (1) Measuring Action at the 1st Fret This measures nut slot height. Step-by-step Tune the bass to pitch. Place a capo on the 1st fret or press the string just behind the 1st fret with your finger. Slide feeler gauges between the top of the 2nd fret and the bottom of the string. Try different gauges until you find the thickest gauge that just slides under the string without lifting it. Typical good 1st-fret clearance Bass side (E string): about 0.30 mm – 0.40 mm 20251115 Squier Precision Bass 0.30 mm Treble side (G string): about 0.20 mm – 0.25 mm 20251115 Squier Precision Bass 0.20 mm If it’s much higher → nut slots are high. If it’s zero (string touching the 1st fret) → nut slot too low. 🧰 (2) Measuring Action at the 7th Fret (Neck Relief) This isn’t action — it’s neck relief. Step-by-step Press the low E string at the 1st fret (or use a capo). With your OTHER hand, press the same string at the 17th fret. Now measure the gap at the 7th fret with feeler gauges. Again: find the thickest gauge that fits without lifting the string. Typical good relief 0.25 mm – 0.30 mm (0.010–0.012") 20251115 Squier Precision Bass 0.05 mm If the gap is larger, the neck has too much bow. If the gap is zero, the neck is too straight or back-bowed. 🧰 (3) Measuring Action at the 12th Fret This is your actual action height, and the most important measurement. IMPORTANT: Use a small ruler or string action gauge if you have one — BUT you can use feeler gauges if careful. Step-by-step Tune the bass to pitch. Do NOT press any frets. At the 12th fret, slide your feeler gauges between the top of fret 12 and the bottom of the string. Keep combining feelers until: One gauge size fits but the next size cannot slip in. Typical 12th fret action (Factory Fender bass spec): String Height @ 12th fret E (bass side) 2.0 – 2.4 mm Feelers together 0.8+0.75+0.70 = 2.25 mm 0.7+0.65+0.63= 1.98 mm 0.80+0.75 = 1.55mm, 20251115 Squier Precision Bass 1.98 mm G (treble side) 1.6 – 2.0 mm 20251115 Squier Precision Bass 1.55 mm If you prefer higher/lower, adjust by raising/lowering bridge saddles. 📌 Tips for Best Accuracy Measure with the bass in playing position (not flat on a table). Retune after every truss rod or saddle adjustment. Always measure at the same spot on the fret (dead centre). Press each string at the first fret and the last fret: check the gap at the 12th fret (or around there) to estimate relief. (ZZounds) Play notes on every fret (all strings) unplugged: listen / feel for buzzing, dead spots, sharp fret ends. Reddit users advise: “play every single note … every note should last … and there shouldn’t be any buzz” (Reddit) - Buzzes A8 E12 (workaround place finger over fret) Then do the same plugged in, to check how it sounds through an amp (or low-gain clean setting). Intonation Using a tuner, check the 12th-fret harmonic vs the fretted 12th-fret note: are they in tune? (Guitar Gear Finder) E -12 cents, A -10 cents, D + 2 Cents, G - 2 Cents How to Set Witness Points Install the string normally and bring it up to pitch. At the bridge saddle: Press down on the string just in front of the saddle so it bends sharply over it. At the nut: Do the same, pressing just behind the nut so the string seats firmly. At the tuning post: Ensure the string winds cleanly and bends at the post hole. Stretch the string gently after setting witness points to help it settle. Using a tuner, check the 12th-fret harmonic vs the fretted 12th-fret note: are they in tune? (Guitar Gear Finder) E -20 cents, A -12 cents, D = 0 Cents, G - 5 Cents If the intonation is off, the saddles on the bridge may need adjustment. If the 12th fret note is sharp, move the saddle back (lengthen the string). If flat, move it forward. (owningafender.com) E +0 cents, A = 0 cents, D = Cents, G = 0 Cents Pickup / Electronics Test Plug the bass into your amp (or a clean channel) and check output: does each string produce a clean, balanced tone? + ok Wiggle the jack while plugged in: is there any crackling, drop-outs, or hissing (e.g., ground issue)? Users report Squier/Fender basses sometimes have loose ground connections. (Reddit) + ok Turn the volume / tone pot(s): any scratchy sound or dead spots? (reverb.com) + ok Pickup Height Check the height of the split-coil pickup: is it too close or too far from the strings? This affects tone. (owningafender.com) + ok Adjust (very gently) if needed, using the screws on the pickup. Body & Hardware Stability Press gently around the bridge to check for wobble or misalignment.+ ok Check strap buttons: are they secure?+ ok Check neck joint (if bolt-on): are the neck screws tight, any gap between neck and body? (FirstGuitar)+ ok Check for loose screws on pickguard, bridge, or tuners.+ ok Finish / Cosmetic Inspect the finish closely under good light: matte finishes (like on this Debut model) can be more prone to scuffs / glossing. (Guitar World) - very minor surface blemishes on cutaway Check pickguard edges, body contours, and any paint chips. +ok

Good sound quality, looks good, no excess rattle that occurs with lower end guitars, good quality overall

Good quality

Great tone and playability beautiful bass was slightly spoilt by a small dent and mark on bottom of bass due to very poor packaging and protection which shouldn’t be from fender regardless of budget price instrument so knocked a star off

For the money these are excellent, quite usable out of the box, though a bit of tweaking of the action is easy enough to do and a good set up will improve the playing experience obviously . The sound of these is awesome, maybe I got a lucky one but it sounds way better than a higher spec Squier p bass I compared it with side by side. The bodies are light weight and are nicely contoured, tbh I have used this as a modification platform and I've put a maple neck from another squier bass on it, purely as I prefer maple necks. The fit in the body was perfect so very interchangeable with other squier parts. I'd recommend these highly at this price, either to just use as it is, or as a basis for modifying /customising. Again, whatever pickups they're using in these sound great, certainly in the one I got.

Good value guitar, well packaged

Pretty ready to play straight out of the package. It came in a fair decent amount of packaging and paper wrapping to cushion and prevent it from being damaged during delivery. Bought a stand seperate with it, and no complaints so far.

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!

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The guitar is really sturdy and cool but the package was missing the pick and jack cable

Essendo chitarrista da anni, volevo ampliare le mie competenze e immergermi nel mondo del basso. Cercavo uno strumento che fosse di qualità, ma accessibile, e che si integrasse perfettamente nel mio home studio. Dopo aver valutato diverse opzioni, il basso Squier by Fender Debut Collection Precision Bass si è rivelato la scelta perfetta. Aspetti Positivi: * Finitura e materiali: La finitura opaca è uno dei dettagli che più mi ha colpito: elegante, moderna e resistente, dona al basso un look professionale che supera le aspettative per questa fascia di prezzo. * Suonabilità e comfort: Il manico è scorrevole e comodo, con un profilo che si adatta sia a principianti sia ai musicisti più evoluti. * Stabilità sonora: Le meccaniche, pur essendo basiche, garantiscono un'accordatura stabile e un’intonazione precisa, anche durante sessioni prolungate. * Consegna impeccabile: Amazon ha fatto un lavoro eccellente: imballaggio curato nei dettagli, arrivato in condizioni perfette, pronto per essere suonato. Aspetti da Migliorare: * Bilanciamento: C’è un leggero sbilanciamento verso il manico, che potrebbe richiedere un po' di adattamento per chi suona in piedi. È comunque un dettaglio trascurabile, considerando il prezzo. * Corde di serie: Le corde preinstallate sono standard, ma consiglio di sostituirle con un set di qualità superiore per chi ha esigenze sonore più performanti. A chi lo consiglio: Questo basso è perfetto per principianti assoluti e per chi cerca uno strumento affidabile senza investire cifre elevate. È un'ottima scelta anche per un secondo basso da tenere in studio o come “muletto” durante i live. Conclusione: Il basso Squier by Fender Debut Collection Precision Bass riesce a coniugare qualità e accessibilità in modo sorprendente. È uno strumento che si distingue nella sua fascia di prezzo e offre tutto ciò che serve per iniziare con il piede giusto. Se stai cercando un basso che sia bello da vedere, piacevole da suonare e capace di offrire un suono convincente, non cercare oltre! Da 5 stelle.

Una pasada hecha con sumo mimo. El bajo perfecto para quien quiere iniciarse en la aventura musical. Unos acabados de cine y un sonido muy decente para el precio que cuesta, sin lugar a duda repetiría.