CLASSIC VIBE OR VINTAGE MODIFIED ?

[Makatak]

I know theres not much in the way of options for these Basses , the CV is Antique White with Tort Pickguard and the VM is Natural with Black scratchplate [ and horrible Painted block inlays ] , as for build quality , pups and pots etc has anybody owned one of each and have a preference on which one to get for a backup Jazz bass ? . BTW I watched the Ed Friedland tradeoff video between the CV`s and the Fenders and the Classic Vibe Jazz had a more modern scoopy tone than the Fender . ...not bad for the price . I also hear the VM is a lot heavier than the CV ?? .

 

[knigel]

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=658861

 

[Makatak]

Thanks for that , should have looked . I hate repeated threads as much as the other guy !! . I was mostly interested in the " Duncan Designed " pups over the CV pups . Thanks for the reply .

 

[knigel]

Oh, that's okay, I don't mind multiple posts or anything. I thought it might help answer some general questions for you.

As far as pickups go? I like the CV more than the DD, but that seems to be a taste thing. I REALLY like the vintage DiMarzio i put in my VM.

 

[Tommygunn]

I like the neck dimensions of the VM better, the CV has high gloss neck (my favorite neck finish), the VMs I've tried have been heavier than the CV, I prefer the CV pups... pretty decent actually.

CV wins IMO but I absolutely wouldn't mind the VM. You really can't go wrong with either,

 

[leegreenman]

I like the high gloss neck on the CV as well. Both very nice basses.

 

[jmattbassplaya]

I`d go CV.

 

[Buzter]

I've had the VM about a month and I really like it so far. Neck is very comfortable to me. It's not really glossy. I don't like glossy though. Pickups sound pretty good. My only complaint is the weight. It seems quite heavy to me compared to my Ibanez 540 though.