The Squier Debut Series Precision Bass might be the cheapest bass Fender makes, but it's not just useful for beginners – save a huge 20% on it with this unmissable Amazon Black Friday deal

When GW Reviews Editor Rob Laing picked up a Squier Debut Series Precision Bass on Amazon, he was pleasantly surprised by what he found. Fun and playable, it's not just something for beginners to learn on – and this Black Friday, it's an even 20% off at Amazon, bringing the bass' already-affordable price tag down to a mere $131.

Though usually less refined and detail-attentive than their Fender older siblings, Squiers always manage to fairly faithfully capture their vibe, sounds, and classic looks. The Debut P-Bass is no exception in that regard.

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Squier Debut Precision Bass: was $163 now $131 at Amazon

For the beginner bass player in your life (or you yourself, if you’ve yet to take the plunge), you can’t say fairer than the Debut. It captures the P-Bass vibe at a bargain price, with that trademark split-coil pickup and an easy-playing comfortable neck. In our review, we noted you might need to give it a bit of TLC when it comes to string height, but with 20% off the usual price, you can afford a quality setup.

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Given just how cheap it is, it mayyy not surprise you to hear that some – including our intrepid Reviews Editor – have found that the bass did ship with some teething issues (sharp fret ends and action that needed adjusting).

However, once fixed (if they exist), the Debut P-Bass is super-playable, with a light weight, C-shaped neck and satin finish on the back. It's well-balanced, tonally, is light by P-Bass standards, and resonates well even when unplugged, making effective practice possible even without an amp present.

Now, to be clear, I am biased toward entry-level Squier basses. Before I began fumbling around six strings, I got my start on four. My first instrument? You guessed it! A Squier P-Bass.

I love that thing! The first time I ever played on a recording that got released (i.e. uploaded to the internet for an audience of four, maybe five people), I was playing that Squier.

In his review, Rob says that the Squier Debut Series P-Bass can – after you fix some of the aforementioned set-up issues, if present – serve as a go-to recording bass for any guitarist; not just a Ramones T-shirt-wearing 14-year-old who reveled in his lack of musical skill.

20 percent off this Black Friday at Amazon, the bass can now be had for just $131. All jokes aside, it's a great deal for those who want their first four-string, a bass to quickly pick up for recording, or even a modding project to have fun with.

If this isn't really what you're in the market for right now, though, fear not, for there are plenty more Black Friday guitar deals that are still live, with sales on everything from looper pedals to guitar starter kits, and even a Player II Strat that'll help you channel David Gilmour without dropping $4,000,000 on his actual Black Strat.