Classic vibes

[Dlew919]

Which one do you own? 50s 60s or 70s. Jazz or precision?

 

[jd56hawk]

I've owned several Crafted In China CVs.
Definitely one of the best.

 

[UNICORN BASS]

60's CV first run in silver!

 

[TheArchitect]

I lost interest in the CV series based when they switched to the alternative woods.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Original run 2008 CV 60’s Precision in Sonic Blue.

I’m in my 12-13 one. I used to favor the Fiesta Red Pino model. But this blue one is my 3rd in this color and the best one I’ve owned so far. But they have all been consistently excellent.

TI Flats are the perfect match.
Ditch the metal bridge cover and I’m all set.

 

[skycruiser]

Mocha Telecaster bass.

The current line of CV basses would be more attractive to me if they didn't use Indian Laurel and Maple/Blocks for the fretboards. I dislike both. But I keep an eye out for special models that don't use those materials.

I'm about ready to move the Tele along and try something else though.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

I lost interest in the CV series based when they switched to the alternative woods.

Mocha Telecaster bass.

The current line of CV basses would be more attractive to me if they didn't use Indian Laurel and Maple/Blocks for the fretboards. I dislike both. But I keep an eye out for special models that don't use those materials.

I'm about ready to move the Tele along and try something else though.

I would have bought the newer model with matching headstock if it used the same Indian rosewood fingerboard .

 

[JTNuney]

This one:

First-gen, CIC, bought new in 2010. Was torn between this and the Sonic Blue 60s P - now I wish I’d bought both!

 

[5StringBlues]

^ I have the one above this post, same color, no pickguard, Fralin pickup.

 

[Dlew919]

Early days but I’m surprised that the cv Ps are more popular. My 70s J is a brilliant instrument particularly with the series switch. But I’ve not played a P so I’m clearly missing something. (I’m not saying btw that the poll should be different. I’m just noticing what it is)

 

[5StringBlues]

Early days but I’m surprised that the cv Ps are more popular. My 70s J is a brilliant instrument particularly with the series switch. But I’ve not played a P so I’m clearly missing something. (I’m not saying btw that the poll should be different. I’m just noticing what it is)

I'm guessing the single coil 50s P was popular on release because there had not been a lower cost single coil P before IIRC.

I had wanted one a long time and when they came out in Lake Placid blue I jumped on it.

 

[SharpCat]

I like the vintage tint maple bodies. Had to have both P and J.

Edit: I guess the P is actually a Vintage Modified model.

 

[TheArchitect]

I would have bought the newer model with matching headstock if it used the same Indian rosewood fingerboard .

Just to clarify, they are not bad instruments. I just know what I Iike and don't like after 40 years in the game.

 

[MovingPitchers]

Great basses but the heavily glossed necks are a dealbreaker for me.

 

[JazznFunk]

I own 2. A 2009/2010 Fiesta Red CV 60s P-Bass (the vaunted and coveted version), and a 2019 60s Daphne Blue Jazz Bass. Both are excellent, beautiful instruments which sound and feel fantastic. Frets are nice and narrow, necks have been rock solid. In terms of value vs what you get, it's hard to beat the CV line.

 

[JTNuney]

Early days but I’m surprised that the cv Ps are more popular.

I went in expecting to buy a 60s J because it was most similar to what I’d played in the past (I was getting back into music after a long layoff). Liked the J a lot, and only tried the 50s P for fun since I’d never played a single-coil P before.

Long story short, something clicked, and it was the P for me!

 

[MdC64]

I own two:
2008 CV 60s Jazz and 2011 CV 60s precision in Fiesta Red.
I once owned a 2011 CV 50s P in Butterscotch (purchased new) but had to sell to help fund a new amp…really wish I could have kept it. Oh well.
Also had a MIC CV Sea foam 70s P. I sold that that for another P purchase…it was a nice one too.

 

[Stewie]

China 50s lost the big heavy bridge and added a new neck, the original neck is sweet (one piece of maple) and is waiting for a body

 

[Iristone]

Bass VI. If I've got more money and space, maybe also a 50s.

 

[bassbrad]

60's CV Jazz in sunburst/tort, neck has some nice flame and figureing. Stock for now but may change the pickups and electronics just seeing what way the wind blows.

Assembling a matching bass with a Mighty Mite neck w/ phenolic fretless fingerboard and black hardware.