Squier Mini P Bass Dakota Red Bundle
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Squier
Mini P Bass Dakota Red Bundle
Product Info
Article Number:
618767
Brand:
Squier
Model:
Mini P Bass Dakota Red Bundle
Category:
Short Scale Basses
Price:
$214.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This little Squier Mini P Bass is a surprisingly fun and capable instrument. The short scale makes it incredibly easy to play, especially for beginners or those with smaller hands, and that split single-coil pickup gives it a quirky, distinctive tone. It's a great gateway bass for kids, travel, or just a bit of casual fun.
Product Description
Squier Mini P Bass Dakota Red Bundle
*Bundle offer comprising*, Squier Mini P Bass Dakota Red
- *Mini Electric Bass*
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid dots
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 726 mm (28.58")
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.49")
- Nut width: 38.1 mm (1.5")
- Synthetic bone nut
- 20 Narrow tall frets
- Pickup: 1 Split single coil (bridge)
- 1 Volume and 1 tone control
- Single-ply white pickguard
- 4-Saddle vintage-style bridge
- Die-cast sealed machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: NPS .040 - .95 (Art. #181693#)
- Colour: Dakota Red
- Fender FBSS-610 Short Scale Bass Bag
- *Gig Bag for Short Scale Electric Bass*
- Material: 600 denier polyester with microfibre lining
- 10 mm padding
- Water resistant zipper
- Comfortable two-piece handle
- Ergonomic backpack strap
- Front pocket with business card window
- Interior pocket for extra strings
- Solid tool bag
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Solid poplar body delivers a surprisingly resonant and focused tone.
- • Maple neck with laurel fingerboard offers a comfortable and playable feel.
- • Split single-coil pickup provides a unique, slightly scooped P-Bass voice.
- • The included gig bag is genuinely well-padded and practical for transport.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck construction lacks the sustain of a set-neck design.
- • Synthetic bone nut, while functional, isn't quite as smooth as a bone or graphite nut.
- • Limited tonal versatility; best suited for simpler musical styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
1 Split single coil (bridge)
Scale Length
726 mm (28.58")
Frets
20 Narrow tall frets
Strings
NPS .040 - .95 (Art. #181693#)
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a different beast – less low-end thump, more mid-range focus and a slightly brighter edge due to the split single coil. Think more 'Motown' than 'classic rock' bass sound.
The 'C' profile is generally comfortable, but the shorter scale length might feel cramped for those with very large hands, limiting string bending room.
While it *can* be, it's not really its sweet spot. The single coil pickup won't deliver the high-output growl typically needed for those styles.
