NBD... caught off guard!

[Kipp Harrington]

A few months ago, I visited Sweetwater and tried out a few basses. One of them was a Squier CV 50s P. I liked it but I was having a rough time getting comfortable with using that single coil pup as an anchor. I knew I would eventually get used to it but then I thought the neck was a bit to chunky for my small hands and short fingers. Anyhow, I talked myself out of it.

I guess I had spoken about my interest in that bass (a few months ago) and my wife took notice. I never really mentioned it at all after that.

And in the meantime I end up getting a Sterling Ray 34PB. Awesome bass and I love it.

Well, I open a gift from the wife this afternoon and there it is... a Squier CV 50s P in white blond. I've been playing it a couple hours this evening and I'm diggin' it! Going to put flats on it, get a nice wide padded strap, and d

o a proper set up. The action is a bit high right now but it still plays nicely. I got a pretty nice SKB gig bag to boot. My wife is cool. I appreciate her understanding my passion for music and the bass!

 

[lug]

Bass is a keeper.....wife is more of a keeper!

 

[Kipp Harrington]

You've got that right! Thank you!

 

[jamro217]

Yay!!!! When I read the title I expected a bass sans the pickguard. D'oh!

 

[aus_bass]

Sweet. You could always remove that useless "tug bar" and put it somewhere on the E side.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

As a matter of fact, I was entertaining that notion.

 

[JRA]

classy, classic look, @Kipp Harrington! you did good with your choice of partners, and she did good with her choice of axes --- congratulations on both counts --- and congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[Texaspandj]

I have the same bass in the same colorway. It's my go to bass when I'm home. I actually played it out a week ago.
I bought mine used and it came with flats. I had never used flats before and didn't like them so I changed them to a used set of rounds I had. Anyhoo, so much fun to play and gig. Enjoy.

 

[Kipp Harrington]

classy, classic look, @Kipp Harrington! you did good with your choice of partners, and she did good with her choice of axes --- congratulations on both counts --- and congratulations on your new instrument!

Thanks so much, JRA. Yes, God has blessed me in so many ways! Thanks again and Merry Christmas!

 

[Kipp Harrington]

I have the same bass in the same colorway. It's my go to bass when I'm home. I actually played it out a week ago.
I bought mine used and it came with flats. I had never used flats before and didn't like them so I changed them to a used set of rounds I had. Anyhoo, so much fun to play and gig. Enjoy.

Good news and great to hear. I can't wait to get some strap locks, a wide, padded strap, (probably) EB Cobalt Flats, a proper setup and then give her a good workout! Merry Christmas!

 

[Snibborwocky]

I bought the sunburst 50's a few months ago from SW and I absolutely love it. I saw one just under 9lbs with the color/wood selection just perfectly matched (no seams visable) and I just had to have it. Aside from maybe swapping out the pickup and upgrading the tuners eventually, I am completely attached to this bass as an affordable version of an early 50's precision. I do kind of wish it was string-through body but it's definitely not a deal breaker. Enjoy yours!

 

[edencab]

luck you on the wife and the bass !
this is probably my #1 GAS bass t...for me I don't love the colour though...I'd move that to a thumb rest position (all my basses have one) and flats for sure

 

[Chrome Dome]

Wow,what a coincidence,been looking at the Squier '50s Precision myself. Came across one that seller had a better price,than SW. So it should be on its way after Christmas weekend. Might get it sometime next week? Previous owner switched pickup to Seymour Duncan,and he said he had flats on it now. I prefer roundwounds,myself. Will check it out once I get. And Merry Christmas,to you and yours!

 

[BassDaddy77]

Congratulations on a beautiful new bass! That color on an early '50s-styled Precision looks absolutely fantastic. A very thoughtful gift indeed. Enjoy it in good health, and Merry Christmas!

 

[watspan]

a $40 "pimp my bass" by spray painting the p/g and adding faux block inlay stickers. I'd also like to upgrade the pup at some point.

 

[GreyBeard]

A P. I liked it but I was having a rough time getting comfortable with using that single coil pup as an anchor. I bass!

Another good reason to learn floating thumb

 

[2saddleslab]

Hug that wife, play that bass!

 

[fishdude101101]

Bass is a keeper.....wife is more of a keeper!

This x100. My wife would have no clue what bass I'd actually want.

 

[Crusher47]

Lookin' good, congrats!!

 

[Spidey2112]

My wife is cool.

Duh. Lol! Nice snag on both accounts, Kipp!