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Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by staurosjohn, Jul 13, 2020.


  1. Jul 13, 2020 #1
    staurosjohn

    staurosjohn Supporting Member

    Jun 15, 2010
    Nottingham, MD
    Squier CV ‘50s P has arrived... pretty nice looking piece-o-lumber... annnnd only 8.15lbs! I was concerned it might be heavy- as many of these are. Has a ‘threaded-barrel’ bridge as well! Have a set of Labella low-tension flats due to arrive- later today and have a ‘51 bridge cover to install. Pu sounds decent- but may install a Duncan or Fralin split-coil in the days to come... and, maybe, some Hipshot tuners (will see how well she stays in tune). :thumbsup:

    Happy to be joining the crew!!

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  5. Jul 13, 2020 #2
    staurosjohn

    staurosjohn Supporting Member

    Jun 15, 2010
    Nottingham, MD
    Well... golly-gee... the mail carrier just pulled up... I feel like I’m in Oklahoma! :laugh:



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  9. Jul 13, 2020 #3
    Killing Floor

    Killing Floor Supporting Member

    Feb 7, 2020
    Austin, TX
    That's rockin'! Plug it in and GO!
    That's a lot lighter than my Ps so good for you, nice score.

    p.s. Jason Lollar makes a really amazing and authentic sounding pickup for that. Can't go wrong with the Fralin either.
     
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  13. Jul 17, 2020 #4
    staurosjohn

    staurosjohn Supporting Member

    Jun 15, 2010
    Nottingham, MD
    Hipshot Lollipops have arrived! Bridge cover expected- later today :hyper:

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  18. Jul 17, 2020 #5
    staurosjohn

    staurosjohn Supporting Member

    Jun 15, 2010
    Nottingham, MD
    Bridge cover... ;) Fralin split-coil enroute!

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  22. Jul 18, 2020 #6
    staurosjohn

    staurosjohn Supporting Member

    Jun 15, 2010
    Nottingham, MD
    Fralin is here :hyper::hyper:

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  26. Jul 18, 2020 #7
    Killing Floor

    Killing Floor Supporting Member

    Feb 7, 2020
    Austin, TX
    Nice, looks rockin'. That Lindy split J will make your teeth buzz. That's going to be an awesome bass.
     
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  30. Jul 19, 2020 #8
    staurosjohn

    staurosjohn Supporting Member

    Jun 15, 2010
    Nottingham, MD
    Fralin installed- soundin good! :bassist: She has joined her FrankenFender brothers!! :hyper:

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  34. Jul 19, 2020 #9
    petrus61

    petrus61

    Dec 18, 2011
    Hudson Valley, New York
    That’s awesome that the bridge dropped right in. I know that was an issue with the earlier CV’s. That thing looks damn proper and probably sounds it too.
     
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  38. Jul 19, 2020 #10
    staurosjohn

    staurosjohn Supporting Member

    Jun 15, 2010
    Nottingham, MD
    Yup- I had a Butterscotch Blond CV ‘51- some years ago and had to do some, very minimal, filing of the Fralin pu to get it to fit... this one was snug- but no filing needed! :thumbsup: (I’m assuming you were referring to the pu)
     
  42. Jul 19, 2020 #11
    stuntbass77

    stuntbass77

    Nov 6, 2007
    I love the lollipop tuners and have really been digging the tele headstocks lately. Looks awesome and I bet it sounds awesome, congrats !
     
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  47. Jul 19, 2020 #12
    staurosjohn

    staurosjohn Supporting Member

    Jun 15, 2010
    Nottingham, MD
    Thx! Yup- sounding pretty good... haven’t had ‘er in a band mix- just yet- but I’m sure it will be good !!

    Here’s a pic of my last Tele-P ‘project’- sold, about 6mos. ago to another TB member. (refinned, etc. a Mike Dirnt P)
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  51. Aug 25, 2020 #13
    staurosjohn

    staurosjohn Supporting Member

    Jun 15, 2010
    Nottingham, MD
    Ordered a 4-ply pg from Reverb seller... and got ‘rid of’ tugbar holes... :woot:

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  55. Aug 25, 2020 #14
    TNCreature

    TNCreature Jinkies! Supporting Member

    Jan 25, 2010
    Philadelphia Burbs
    I love mine. I actually like the pickup as well, it has good thump. but it also has a gnarly overdriven sound if you bear down.
    The stock pickguard is horrid, so thick and cheap feeling. I tried 2 different replacements, but decided I like mine better naked, screw holes and all.
    Nice job on yours!
     
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  59. Aug 25, 2020 #15
    JRA

    JRA my words = opinion Supporting Member

    Oct 28, 2013
    Indianapolis and Cincinnati
    nice all the way around --- from beginning to end! it really does look the part and it fits in well with your collection! congratulations on your new instrument! :thumbsup:
     
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  63. Aug 25, 2020 #16
    staurosjohn

    staurosjohn Supporting Member

    Jun 15, 2010
    Nottingham, MD
    A few more adjustments (new neck, etc.) & a new Sonic Blue ‘refin/assembly’ build... now a family of four! :cool: :smug: (pre pg pic)

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  67. Aug 25, 2020 #17
    JRA

    JRA my words = opinion Supporting Member

    Oct 28, 2013
    Indianapolis and Cincinnati
    :thumbsup: good stuff! they all look 'mighty'!
     
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