Yume Nokumo

The quality of this bass surpasses its price. Credit to the builders in Indonesia. I prefer this over some basses that cost double. Sound wise, this has a pleasing combination of warmth, clarity, and presence. The maple neck feels better to me than most other Squiers, and for an agathis body it resonates well. No complaints about the rosewood fingerboard or medium jumbo frets. As for the SS, I enjoy that you can maneuver notes quickly at this length, and in this case without sacrificing tone. For a bass it is on the light side at 5lbs, and has the appearance of an all black MIJ Fender. My only complaint, really, would be about the controls. Perhaps it's because this was built in 2012, but they feel a bit flimsy. I would recommend replacing/upgrading the electronics. (Review based on Model# 0328800506)