Squier Classic Vibe Club (Part 3)

[EagleMoon]

Sorry guys about the club numbers. I've been out of town for a while and haven't had access to the computer that has the list of members on it. Will get to it as soon as I can. Thanks for your patience.

[pedroferreira]

I am interested in buying a CV '60 P-Bass in Fiesta Red.
I have not tried it, but I heard samples and saw reviews in the web.
A friend of mine told me that the quality of the new ones aren't the same that the ones from the beginning (I presume 2008).

Does any of you know anything about this?
Any of you have one from 2008 and tried "new" in store had came to the same conclusion?

Thanks,

Pedro

[jandscotten]

Originally Posted by efe_gallagher

Do you have a closer shot of the body's grain? It looks awesome!

Sorry it took me so long to get around to it!

[droo46]

Originally Posted by pedroferreira

I am interested in buying a CV '60 P-Bass in Fiesta Red.
I have not tried it, but I heard samples and saw reviews in the web.
A friend of mine told me that the quality of the new ones aren't the same that the ones from the beginning (I presume 2008).

Does any of you know anything about this?
Any of you have one from 2008 and tried "new" in store had came to the same conclusion?

Thanks,

Pedro

I own one and I love it. I swapped the pickguard for a checkerboard one but otherwise decided it sounded great stock. No photos, but here it is in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ27s...2&feature=plcp

[efe_gallagher]

Originally Posted by jandscotten

Sorry it took me so long to get around to it!

Goooooooooooooooooooorgeeeouuuuuus!!

Originally Posted by droo46

I own one and I love it. I swapped the pickguard for a checkerboard one but otherwise decided it sounded great stock. No photos, but here it is in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ27s...2&feature=plcp

That's a really nice distortion! Did you use a pedal or got it from AmpliTube? Either way, great playing and I had never hear that song before. Rockin' it

[jandscotten]

Originally Posted by efe_gallagher

Goooooooooooooooooooorgeeeouuuuuus!!

Yea I had NO intention of buying anything when I went into the shop but she gave me that "come hither" look with all that grain showing and when I picked her up she knew she was coming home with me....and didn't take long before I knew it too.



(ended up trading a squire 5 string P on it, liked it well enough but just had to have this one!)

[jandscotten]

Originally Posted by droo46

I own one and I love it. I swapped the pickguard for a checkerboard one but otherwise decided it sounded great stock. No photos, but here it is in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ27s...2&feature=plcp

Love the pickguard! Screams beachboys to me.

[EagleMoon]

To answer the question a page or so back, yes definitely Matt Friedman basses are welcome here. Same thing as a CV, so why not? Here are the numbers are I've figured them out since last thread. If I missed anyone, please PM me.

PB+J - #134
vaesto - #135
fasto - #136
jandscotten - #137
NeroJazz - #138

[droo46]

Originally Posted by efe_gallagher

Goooooooooooooooooooorgeeeouuuuuus!!



That's a really nice distortion! Did you use a pedal or got it from AmpliTube? Either way, great playing and I had never hear that song before. Rockin' it

Thanks! I actually used a $5 cable from RadioShack into Garageband and used the free version of Amplitube. Basically, anyone with bass and an internet connection could achieve that sound.

[diegobxr]

Hey guys, today I made a couple of minor aesthetic mods to my CV P.

Fender Am.Std. neckplate and knobs


This is the difference between the knobs.


I used a little tape as a split-to-solid-shaft adapter. (I'd appreciate it if you have any better ideas!)




Here's the results:










Cheers!!

[Nick_2112]

I have a Black Matt Freeman and a Fiesta red CV, can I have a number please.

[bassopotamus102]

So far,

i have changed out the tuning pegs to the reverse geared vintage style. don't ask..... long story!

once i got done putting them on, stringing up, and tuning, i played for a long time and was pleasantly surprised by the change in sound.

i am not the sharpest tool in the shed, but the change in sound was appreciable. can anyone explain? is it the added mass at the headstock?

[Lambic]

Originally Posted by diegobxr

Hey guys, today I made a couple of minor aesthetic mods to my CV P.Fender Am.Std. neckplate and knobs (...)

So the back of your instrument says "Fender Corona California". Did you remove the Squier decal on the headstock as well?

Sorry, I'm in a particulary bad mood today...

[SolarMan]

Originally Posted by diegobxr

Hey guys, today I made a couple of minor aesthetic mods to my CV P.


I used a little tape as a split-to-solid-shaft adapter. (I'd appreciate it if you have any better ideas!)


Cheers!!

Google "Brass Pot Sleeves" - a Much better idea!



Your bass looks great!

[SolarMan]

Originally Posted by Lambic

So the back of your instrument says "Fender Corona California". Did you remove the Squier decal on the headstock as well?

Sorry, I'm in a particulary bad mood today...

Nope -

You can see the Squier decal in one of his photos!

Hope your tomorrow is better.

[diegobxr]

Originally Posted by Lambic

So the back of your instrument says "Fender Corona California". Did you remove the Squier decal on the headstock as well?

Sorry, I'm in a particulary bad mood today...

No, I didn't remove the headstock decal nor am I planning to do so.

I'm not trying to "fool" anybody. I'm proud of my instrument and I tell everyone about how wonderful the CV line is.
I just happen to really like the look of this new neckplate, I think it's beautiful. And I like flat knobs better than dome knobs.

That "Fender Corona California" is going to be resting against my belly and probably no-one will ever see it.. so it's purely a personal treat, nothing more.

Anyway, I hope you feel better soon.
Cheers.

Originally Posted by SolarMan

Google "Brass Pot Sleeves" - a Much better idea!

Your bass looks great!

Hey thanks a lot man!!
I knew those! I actually wanted to buy them, but the problem is that shipping to my country was like $23, for a couple of $1 sleeves!! So of course I didn't.

So far the knobs are pretty well secured. I aligned the screw with the gap in the shaft and so far they are straight and firm. Anyway thanks for your comment!
Cheers

[mikbass]

Originally Posted by bassopotamus102

So far,

i have changed out the tuning pegs to the reverse geared vintage style. don't ask..... long story!

once i got done putting them on, stringing up, and tuning, i played for a long time and was pleasantly surprised by the change in sound.

i am not the sharpest tool in the shed, but the change in sound was appreciable. can anyone explain? is it the added mass at the headstock?

Could it be that the original ones have a "waist" that centres the string midpost, and the reverse style tuners
lets the string go down towards the front of the headstock giving you a better string angle over the saddle?
That's my theory!

[ThudThudThud]

Saturday's benefit gig. Brought two basses, but left the other one in the case. Rocked the Squier. That bass just growls.

[pedroferreira]

I just bought a Fiesta Red. It's my first P-Bass.
I put a set of Thomastik flats and I'm loving it

[wilfred]

Originally Posted by ThudThudThud

Saturday's benefit gig. Brought two basses, but left the other one in the case. Rocked the Squier. That bass just growls.

NICE!