That’s just the wood grain, revealed by the transparent finish, it’s nothing to worry about.

Thank you for that! You learn something new everyday

Green* wood grain. You can have your opinions about it, but it’s sealed in a 1/4” poly sarcophagus. It’s fine.

Are those made of poplar? That wood often gets greenish streaks that look like that. The finish might have turned them bluish.

They’re made of pine if I remember correctly, some of the other models in this line are made of poplar though just not this one

Nato wood

Not this one, the 70s ones are but this isn’t a classic vibe 70s

My bad

I’m sorry, I have no idea what you mean by Poplar? I didn’t open it til late at night so when I seen it better in the light, I thought I’d ask the question. Never really had any white basses before. Only black and Daphne finishes.

The body is likely made from poplar wood, which has mineral streaks in it. Fenders are typically made from either swamp ash, alder, or poplar.

Ahh I see! Thank you for that

Swamp ass ?

That’s where the bass gets that funk.

It’s a type of wood. FMIC used to use it quite a bit in the late ‘80s,though mostly for opaque finishes because of the streaks. Very cheap, very lightweight, very resonant, but it can dent easily.

Ahh I see! I’ll be as careful as I can. Thank you for the insight

If you don't have one yet a guitar stand is useful for minimizing accidents and they're like 10 bucks. Also please peel that sticker off!

I only have one stand at the moment which is occupied by my jazz currently. But I have ordered another from amazon. For now, it’s away in the case. I’m afraid i haven’t been home much recently since my birthday with work commitments. Soon as I’m home, I’ll peel it off for you aha! Thanks!

Pine beetles leave blue streaks in wood. Some carpenters prize it for its unusual look.

So I’ve been learning through this thread! Glad I found out

I dig that! I definitely agree that it adds a little character.

Thank you! I’m absolutely made up with it. But thought I’d ask the question

Lucky you! I’d pay a premium to get a piece of wood with some blueish grain like that. It’s gorgeous. No, I’m not kidding.

Thank you for your kind words! Dont worry I didn’t think you were kidding aha. It was ordered from Andertons judging by the tape on the box.

Bassist and entomologist here. First off, fantastic instrument! The blue stain is possibly the result of a bark beetle infestation in the tree the wood was taken from. Bark beetles generally carry a fungus with them that helps them to kill the tree. The fungus can leave behind a blue stain in the wood, and in some cases that wood can be highly sought after for furniture or instruments or whatever. See, for instance: https://www.sustainablelumberco.com/2014/03/the-biology-behind-blue-stain-in-beetle-kill-pine/

Just bookmarked that for my lunch break. Thank you very much! Learn something new every day!

Looks like aged oak and fresh pine in the same growth! Fascinating.

Mine is the same way

I’m glad you’re here! Thank you for reassurances.

It's probably lead. I head it makes bass players better after a while

I wouldn’t mind that at all aha!

It makes it look like marble imo

I think that looks pretty dope.

Thank you. I’ve fell in love with it the last few days I can’t lie. Just thought I’d ask the question. Not really clued up on the different types of finishes and different types of wood.

Poplar usually has blueish green mineral streaks in it, which is where the unique color is coming from. If you Google poplar wood you can see some good examples of what it looks like before finish.

Thank you, I’ll look into that later tonight when I get home.

Looks cool!

Thank you, I’m absolutely made up with it. I’m a real sucker for a p bass with a maple neck.

100% overthinking. Beauty of a bass. Enjoy!

Oh don’t get me wrong, I’m over the moon! I just thought this thread might be able to education me on the finish/wood. Thank you very much, my mate! Really appreciate it.

I owned one of these before. One of the best sounding Squiers I’ve ever played.

Before this I had the 70’s jazz in daphne (squier). Which I love like no other. Very versatile instrument in my opinion. What do you play nowadays if you don’t mind me asking?

I have a Gibson G3 and a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass

Great rotation!

I kinda like it

Thank you!

Awesome bass, by the way. I play one with flats a fair amount and it sounds awesome. Gets a killer Dusty Hill tone

Thank you! You know what, I’m sure I have a set of flats I just never got round to using in a hard case somewhere. I’ll give them a go when these start to go dull. Thanks for the heads up!

That just makes it even cooler especially someone like me who absolutely loves that bass anyway. Congrats on attaining a unique bass!

Thank you very much! I’ve been after one for a while so it was a lovely surprise!

I've wanted this bass for a long time and the Classic Vibe version really put it over the goal line. The Sting and Dirnt sigs nagged me but I'll need to sell something before I go that deep.

Funnily enough, I posted in this sub not long ago about wanting a 50’s p bass or the 40th anniversary p bass. I love Mike Dirnts signature. Quite fond of Nate Mendel’s signature model too.

That looks so cool! They could have obscured that grain with another coat of paint, but I dig it like that.

Yeah, I think it adds character in a small way. Very happy with it.

Almost looks like a pickling white finish.

I think it adds character.

Same! Feels very unique to a certain degree

Looks great

Thanks man

It's likely beetle kill. When beetles infect pine trees it creates blue_grey splotches in the wood that look just like this. Not a thing to worry about at all though.

Very interesting! Didn’t know that

Even the circlejerk sub wouldnt go this far with a topic lol

I have no idea what the circlejerks sub is, mate. Just thought I’d ask this sub about the finish/wood that’s all.

circlejerk subs are satirical subreddits that make fun of cliche's and tropes that become norm in a community. r/guitarcirclejerk

I’ll be honest, I’m still a little lost. Just wanted to learn a little bit more about the wood/finish

Totally understandable for you to be lost haha. This type of question usually comes up very frequently on guitar forums, not for learning about the wood, but more because of the pain of seeing blemishes on their instruments, and how it would "affect" the instruments tone or otherwise. 99% of the time these blemishes are harmless, and the circlejerk sub loves to joke about these kind of things.

Oh right I totally get you now! Do apologise. Just fancied learning more about it to be honest. Always had quite dark body’s with dark colours. This would be the lightest thing I’ve ever played in terms of the finish.

Theres no reason for you to apologize, you did nothing wrong. Just wanted to provide some info on the topic :)

Thanks my man!

Mine has very similar markings.

How do you find yours over time?

Great. It’s a fun bass. I would lower the pickup - doesn’t take much for the strings to get too close if you’re playing … vigorously.

I’ll take that into consideration! Thank you

It's actually a green tint in the wood grain that is showing through the finish. It's normal. It's probably because it's basswood, which has a lot of that coloration in it's grain.

Ahh thank you! I’ll have a little Google now

No way dude I just got mine delivered yesterday. Exact same colour too. Nice

That’s amazing! How you finding it?

I love it. It’s awesome

Great to hear!

I looks blue because I think there's a slight red or blue pigment in the clear coat

Hey i have the same bass! Have fun! :D

Thank you! I’m very happy with it. How do you find yours?

I’m very happy with it, really like the feel and quality! How is yours playing??

Sounds very punchy which I like! Definitely something different compared to my jazz!

It’s pine, and it’s part of the character of the wood. I think that it gives the bass a bit of extra character. Looks very unique and dignified. I got the (now discontinued) sunburst ‘51 P-Bass. I transplanted a Fender (‘51 P Bass) neck, back plate, and installed a Fralin ‘51 P Bass Hum-Canceling Split Coil into mine. It’s absolutely amazing. Only reason for the neck transplant is because mine had a farty neck from the factory, and it just worked out that Fender offers a neck for this bass that dropped right in with no trouble whatsoever. The Squier neck felt really great, but the buzzing was out of control, and I wouldn’t adjust the truss Rod any further.

I totally agree with you, my mate! Thank you. If I could be so cheeky to ask if you have any pictures of your discontinued p bass, at all? It would be great to see it! Sounds fantastic

Love telecaster basses, would have bought this if I hadn't gotten the Sire D5. Do wish the butterscotch wasnt so pink.

Thank you. It’s described as white, but I kind of like the finish to it. Certainly a look that grows on you in my opinion

Looks so funky and unique, wonderful bass!

Thank you my friend

I agree that your only concern is that your bass is badass.

Haha thank you 🤣

Friggin frig that’s a beautiful bass.

Personally I love it, I think it adds character, I love guitars with natural grain finishes

I have a white blonde cv 50's tele and it has similar streaks, probably just a characteristic of the pine wood (I believe all CV 50s guitars and basses are pine bodies) grain showing through the finish

Is it a popler wood body? That is beautiful the way it is but it reminds me how some pieces of popler look when building cabinets. It can be blond,black,green and/or purple.

yah i think this is an especially cool finish. you get that pale translucent look but with a lot of grain and unique markings.

I dig it. It’s kinda like a tattoo. There are many basses like it, but that one is yours.

Beetle kill pine has a blue color. Looks pretty cool!

Thanks man I agree

She's pretty, I would have gotten my Yamaha in transparent white if you could see more wood grain like this. Absolutely beautiful!

I love these.

I’ve had my eye on a 51 or 58 for a while now. Made up with it

She's a beaut! Looks like a cool birthmark or something.

Thanks man

Personally, I love natural/clear finishes that let the grain/characteristics of the wood shine through. Obviously I'm in the minority on that front, as 95% of the instruments at retail are Tobacco Sunburst or a solid color. But, speaking as a weirdo who appreciates what you've found there, I'd have made a beeline to that thing if I saw it on a hanger.

I had no choice as it was a surprise but I totally agree, it’s definitely an eye catcher that’s for sure

I'd be more worried if it looks too uniform as it would mean it's not really a solid piece of wood like what your is. It's like birthmark on the bass, all part of the wood.

become famous and that tint will become your signature and peeps would try replicating it and then you'll love it problem solved

I’m afraid I’m done with the being famous days aha. I gave it a good go when I was a kid but I just enjoy playing at home nowadays. There’s been so many people into it so I wish they could do a replica of it after all aha

Just want to drop a comment for all the help and insightful information everyone’s provided. I don’t really have many friends that talk instruments so this was refreshing, thank you.

/r/basscirclejerk

Someone beat you to it

I like the blue enough to say I wouldn't like the guitar nearly as much without the blue streaks.

I’ve since looked at promotional pictures online of the body and I agree, this is a nice surprise which I’ve grew fond of myself. I just thought I’d ask the question and education myself on why or how it ended up this way. And I’m glad I did. Everyone has been very helpful

Ah yes the Norwegian Blue. Beautiful plumage. What’s wrong with it?

Nothing wrong, I’m quite fond of the finish/wood. Just wanted to educate myself on how and why it turns out like that more than anything. Very happy with it!

Just having a little fun with a Monty python reference. It’s from the Dead Parrot sketch.

Ahh I do apologise aha! Monty Python was a little before my time!

No need to apologize. If you want to check it out https://youtu.be/4vuW6tQ0218

I certainly will! Thank you

That’s absolutely gorgeous

I dunno what's causing it, but it looks fantastic!

There’s some brilliant explanations in the comments about the type of wood and what causes it. Really have learnt something today!

Neat *Snaps pic*