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Anyone else loving the latest Squier basses?
- Thread starter mellowbassist
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Oh man, I have major GAS for that $6000 bass but they must be out of their minds asking for that much!!! Is the Squire available in that same color?
That is a Squier MB Showmaster bass.
Actually, I love the new Squiers as well
I own a VM Precision (and I've modded the hell out of it 
) and I'm GASsing heavily for a CV Jazz!
Modded a squier affinity 5 string, put bartolini soapbars, hipshot tuners, and a home built preamp/eq in it. Ill string it up later tonight I think.
I'm definitely a big fan of the CV and VM Squiers... especially the TB. It's such a sweet looking, feeling and sounding bass... like a Rula Lenska or Lauren Becall in their prime.
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Check GC.... they don't advertise it but they run an in-store special on the 60's CV for $249....... I'm waiting for them to run st same deal on the 50's CV so I can pick one up also.
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The VM stuff I personally dig (buy choice, not buy price) and I think they are great platform to mod off and really hot rod out to one killer bass.
The VM stuff I personally dig (buy choice, not buy price) and I think they are great platform to mod off and really hot rod out to one killer bass.
I have a CV 50's (see below) and I honestly didn't think I would like the thick neck profile that much myself, having played thin necked Ibanez's for so long. I might be a late in the game convert to the thick neck, over the years maybe my technique has changed. I actually find the thicker neck a little more comfortable to play these days. The neck is a big chunk of maple and seems very stable. Though I have even found myself wondering if the truss rod would really do anything in all that timber.
I could not get any of my guitar cords with angled ends to plug into the deep jack so I replaced the jack plate with one from StewMac - it covered the hole but just barely.
I also love the "Vintage Modified 70s Jazz bass" with Duncan Pups on it.
Anyone else is brave enough to admit that Squier is putting out good stuff lately?
I have the modified Jazz bass and it is a legend to me. It has been everywhere, it is just such a solid instrument.
I'm brave enough to say that indeed Squier has stepped up, that J-bass is awesome!
~Damien
Every time I play the Squier Tele bass in a store I'm quite taken by it. The CV 50s P is also quite nice.
Since the consensus is that they really just need some nice tuners and pickups I'll be that the folks at Hipshot and Seymour Duncan and Fralin and what not are quite happy with this line as well.
Since the consensus is that they really just need some nice tuners and pickups I'll be that the folks at Hipshot and Seymour Duncan and Fralin and what not are quite happy with this line as well.
I have a CV 50's (see below) and I honestly didn't think I would like the thick neck profile that much myself, having played thin necked Ibanez's for so long. I might be a late in the game convert to the thick neck, over the years maybe my technique has changed. I actually find the thicker neck a little more comfortable to play these days. The neck is a big chunk of maple and seems very stable. Though I have even found myself wondering if the truss rod would really do anything in all that timber.
I could not get any of my guitar cords with angled ends to plug into the deep jack so I replaced the jack plate with one from StewMac - it covered the hole but just barely.
I did the same thing, for the same reason. I also replaced the wiring, pots, pup and shielded in the cavities. Cosmetically, a new 3-ply pickguard and Jaguar knobs for a more unique look. A set of flats and lowering the action has made it into a really sweet bass, the small frets really help in that regard. The neck doesn't bother me at all, and I'm used to a jazz bass. Chunky, but comfortable. #1 bass for me.
The tuners and the pickup on mine seem just fine. I wouldn't change them. In fact, I've spent more upgrading my 2009 4003 Rick than the Squire.
Nice bass!
I'd be interested to know what you think of it with the shielding? That might be a useful upgrade. Mine is about as noisy as my Rick so I'm going use it as a reference because I'm going to be putting shielding on the Rick. (I've got the stuff I just need the time). I must admit that I could see replacing the plain white pick guard.
So basically what most people are saying is that "hey these Squiers are great if you buy them then change everything."
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I'm in the market now for a new jazz or P-deluxe, and this thread caught my eye.
~r~
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jk
I'm in the market now for a new jazz or P-deluxe, and this thread caught my eye.
~r~
Yes and no. Most of them are pretty good as stock. It's just that you save some money compared to a the equivalent MIM Fender, so there are funds available to make upgrades if you so choose. But really, when it comes to something like the Classic Vibe series, for example, you can certainly leave them stock.
In terms of the body and neck, the Squiers are sometimes as good as MIM or MIA Fenders, although they may not receive as much drying prior to finishing as their more expensive cousins. On any given instrument, you will find the fretwork to be equivalent, superior, or inferior. Bottom line is, you definitely need to play the particular bass in question before buying (or at least make sure the return policy is decent when you order online), because some cheaper basses really are steals, and some more expensive ones are surprisingly disappointing.
I personally have found the two Classic Vibe 60s P-Basses to be absolute knockouts at around $300.00. Had you told me they were USA made Custom Shop basses, I would have definitely believed you. They absolutely blew me away. And the Sonic Blue finish is gorgeous! I'd rather have one of these babies than almost anything else for a second bass (my first one is a MIM Jazz with a maple fingerboard in Lake Placid Blue). Now, would I prefer the CV 60s P had the Fender logo? Sure, but it doesn't cause me to lose any sleep. The average Squier isn't quite as nice as the average Fender, but there are some notable exceptions.
Oh, and Z-Bar: What a beauty that bass is! You must really enjoy it.
I look at it like this - I CAN change everything. I can hot-rod it all I want and not lose any sleep. I think what makes them special is that they are good solid platform worthy of being upgraded.
I'm going to note that I only own a Classic Vibe 50's bass so I can't speak for all Squires.
Went into GC for three straight days waffling on MIA P's ...
Walked out with one of these... I sat with it for an hour solid , held it , played it , studied it and held it some more . unbelievable for the coin . Got it for $240.00 new as I GLP'd them with my Iphone.
Changed the strings with a lightly used set of nickles as I didn't care for the stock strings . Look at the stocks , the wrap count is low?, at least compared to what I use. I will not mod this bass unless a part fails.
Used it at a practice and IMO it killed .
Witht the uncertain economy around here I am done bass shopping for now and am very happy with it!
Walked out with one of these... I sat with it for an hour solid , held it , played it , studied it and held it some more . unbelievable for the coin . Got it for $240.00 new as I GLP'd them with my Iphone.
Changed the strings with a lightly used set of nickles as I didn't care for the stock strings . Look at the stocks , the wrap count is low?, at least compared to what I use. I will not mod this bass unless a part fails.
Used it at a practice and IMO it killed .
Witht the uncertain economy around here I am done bass shopping for now and am very happy with it!
I would never say that you had to mod a VM or CV Squier. The Affinity, well.....
Seriously, it is amazing what Squier is putting out these days in terms of quality. I just wish they'd lose those damned cheap enclosed tuners on the Affinity line.
And much like SX, a guy can get a Squier for a little cash, add a little cash more in some parts and have a bass that plays like those at 2x their price.
Seriously, it is amazing what Squier is putting out these days in terms of quality. I just wish they'd lose those damned cheap enclosed tuners on the Affinity line.
And much like SX, a guy can get a Squier for a little cash, add a little cash more in some parts and have a bass that plays like those at 2x their price.
Thanks. I shielded it because I had the copper tape handy, and it was gutted, so I took advantage of the opportunity. I wasn't having problems before, but I wasn't around many sources of RF noise either. I had the pickguard made from the original by Pickguardian. They did a great job for the best price. I made sure a got quotes from a few sources before deciding.Nice bass!
I'd be interested to know what you think of it with the shielding? That might be a useful upgrade. Mine is about as noisy as my Rick so I'm going use it as a reference because I'm going to be putting shielding on the Rick. (I've got the stuff I just need the time). I must admit that I could see replacing the plain white pick guard.
