have you tried BOTH of them? rumors or even heard` just wont cut it in =>
u have to try it 1st..

well, thats what i used to do b4 buying thing XD

dunno if its the same for bass guitar x.X

heeee.. im once a newb myself, and still a newb atm! ( hooorah! )

just wait, there would be pro more comment coming ere =)

TEST IT! and judge on your own opinion! xD

for name i would go for squire tho.. and BUT coz i dun quite believe Brand is everthing i would rather seek more low line guitar that were quite un-popular =x

ibanez and yamaha b4 were also unknown and get alot of silly remarks when they were firstly produce and naw it stand as tall as fender and gibby! ( i do research on it for my college assignment xD )

anyway.. its up to u do decide, just giving my opinion NOT suggestion =)