Squier Classic Vibe 60s Jazz Bass Review

[FloridaSam]

Originally Posted by precijazz

Mine doesn't.

Nor does mine. What a coincidence?

[NWB]

Originally Posted by Jazzman62

All Squire basses need copper shielding and new pickups....

Mine is stock. Dead quiet when not played.

A nice deep throaty roar when played. Lots of compliments on its tone.

What would shielding and new pickups get me?

[jperala]

My setup is today

- VM Jazz Bass fretless
- Ampeg Micro CL
- BOSS ODB-3

Bass is avesome, no faults there. Fingerboard is sanded and new bridge (black heavy mass). If i want better, next is orginal USA Fender, this good my squier is now

[VanillaThundah]

Originally Posted by EagleMoon

...Sounds like the pickups are not so hot. Not surprising though. They had to cut corners somewhere.

Comparing them to the VM series pickups, the ones in my CV 60's P are far superior. The Jazz ones I'm not 100% familiar with, but playing them in the store they sounded pretty good too compared to my VM 70's RI jazz's stock pickups. YMMV, the feel is about the same with the VM's but I think the pickups are better on the CV's.

[blindrabbit]

I've had multiple instances now of going into music stores and trying out many basses - all sorts of different Fenders and Squiers of different prices, as well as other brands - and in each case the CV Jazz has slayed the competition and come out as the best bass I tried. To my ears and hands, it felt and sounded better than the MIA Fenders, among others. The sound, the quality, and the feel have all been top notch. The only reason I didn't buy it the first time was because I needed a bass that looked visually different for a project, but now I'm thinking that a CV Jazz is in my future. Just an outstanding instrument.

Oh, and for those who might think that I don't have any or enough exposure to other "high-end" instruments to be able to tell the difference between what is good or not, my current main bass is a 1995 Warwick Thumb NT5, and I've previously owned basses that included a EBMM Stingray 5, a Fender Precision Lyte, and a Guild B-30. I'm telling ya, IMO, these CV jazzes can run with the big boys. If anyone tells you otherwise, go and try one out for yourself, and then decide.

[4001]

Originally Posted by GobBass

The following would set this bass off:
Badass II (I'd say that's a given)

The only problem with that is the screw holes do not line up for a Badass II or the original Fender bridge. You would have to fill the holes and re-drill new ones.

[tjh]

Originally Posted by 4001

The only problem with that is the screw holes do not line up for a Badass II or the original Fender bridge. You would have to fill the holes and re-drill new ones.

... yup, the entire brass saddled 'high mass' stock Squier bridge is wider, with slightly wider mounting screw spacing and string spacing ...

.. you can use the existing holes, but the two outside screws will be going in at a pretty sharp angle .. the stock screws are quite thin, so it will work, but not ideal ...

[NWB]

Originally Posted by blindrabbit

I've had multiple instances now of going into music stores and trying out many basses - all sorts of different Fenders and Squiers of different prices, as well as other brands - and in each case the CV Jazz has slayed the competition and come out as the best bass I tried. To my ears and hands, it felt and sounded better than the MIA Fenders, among others. The sound, the quality, and the feel have all been top notch. The only reason I didn't buy it the first time was because I needed a bass that looked visually different for a project, but now I'm thinking that a CV Jazz is in my future. Just an outstanding instrument.

Oh, and for those who might think that I don't have any or enough exposure to other "high-end" instruments to be able to tell the difference between what is good or not, my current main bass is a 1995 Warwick Thumb NT5, and I've previously owned basses that included a EBMM Stingray 5, a Fender Precision Lyte, and a Guild B-30. I'm telling ya, IMO, these CV jazzes can run with the big boys. If anyone tells you otherwise, go and try one out for yourself, and then decide.

So, what's the hold-up?

Go get one!

[blindrabbit]

Originally Posted by NWB

So, what's the hold-up?

Go get one!

That's what I keep saying to myself! However, for some unknown reason, my wife doesn't agree.

[mjac28]

I agree Fender really shines with these basses and they are the best bang for the buck period.

[NWB]

Originally Posted by blindrabbit

That's what I keep saying to myself! However, for some unknown reason, my wife doesn't agree.

I do happen to agree with your assessment of the CV jazz.

I hear you about the wife. After 11 years now, my wife has pretty much given up on trying to stop me from buying bass gear. Matter of fact, she bought me my G&L SB-2 for our 10th anniversary.