New From Squier

[steimlem]

hard to tell by those pictures but the made in section looks quite long so probably indonesia which is unfortunate as i've found the recent china models to be superior.

 

[andare]

hard to tell by those pictures but the made in section looks quite long so probably indonesia which is unfortunate as i've found the recent china models to be superior.

The new Affinities are made in China apparently.

I really don't understand this China vs Indonesia thing, especially since nobody says exactly what they mean.

I just played a Chinese CV Strat from the supposed golden age and it's nothing special. Sharp fretboard edges, sharpish frets, crappy electronics. Same with the basses.

Every recent Indonesian CV I've played has been great so far, for the price.

 

[steimlem]

The new Affinities are made in China apparently.

I really don't understand this China vs Indonesia thing, especially since nobody says exactly what they mean.

I just played a Chinese CV Strat from the supposed golden age and it's nothing special. Sharp fretboard edges, sharpish frets, crappy electronics. Same with the basses.

Every recent Indonesian CV I've played has been great so far, for the price.

not completely true. the jag h is in china, but the jazz and p are indonesia. at least the ones i've seen. i've had recent chinese and indonesian and the chinese were a noticeable step above. at least my experience.

 

[andare]

I'm considering the late 50's WBL precision bass, the only thing that's a bummer is that so far the neck specs are the same as for the 60 and 70's CV basses, only new is the color/pickguard and maple fretboard. Maybe asking too much at this price point, if they could provide some variations it would be nice.

Classic Vibes just give you the vibe, they're not period correct. The only accurate reissues right now are the Vinteras, down to the lack of shielding

 

[InstantEctobass]

So clue me in...
Fender/Squier change the pickguard and suddenly it's a "new model"?
Isn't it just the same model with an option?

It's a late 50s Precision Bass: white blonde finish from the era, and one piece maple neck with no binding nor blocks. That's it. It's Squier, not American Original or Custom Shop.

 

[Caio_Silva]

Classic Vibes just give you the vibe, they're not period correct. The only accurate reissues right now are the Vinteras, down to the lack of shielding

ofc that's the point, I'm not looking for period-correct specs. However, if you already own any of the CV P-bass models, besides the maple fretboard and new color+pickguard, you are not getting anything new.

I was digging the blonde Vintera 50's P-bass, but I can't justify its 1000 euros+ price.

 

[JK5F]

Hi, did anyone pull the trigger on one of these? WBL looks great and the price is just right (read: easier to explain to my lady). Perfect combo for a p-bass crave. I couldn't find any videos or decent reviews except for a few on Thomann.

 

[andare]

Hi, did anyone pull the trigger on one of these? WBL looks great and the price is just right (read: easier to explain to my lady). Perfect combo for a p-bass crave. I couldn't find any videos or decent reviews except for a few on Thomann.

I haven't seen them in the wild (and never will given the state of music shops here) but I think they're just like the other CVs, just different colors. If I didn't have a maple P already I would definitely buy one of these sight unseen.

 

[jd56hawk]

I really don't understand this China vs Indonesia thing, especially since nobody says exactly what they mean.

I just played a Chinese CV Strat from the supposed golden age and it's nothing special. Sharp fretboard edges, sharpish frets, crappy electronics. Same with the basses.

Same with the basses?
You mean all of them?
Funny, because I just bought a 2015 Chinese CV Jazz bass and special is too weak an adjective...I'd have to say exceptional is a better way to describe it.
Funnier still, I've played quite a few Fender Player basses this year, and I'm pretty sure I've called them nothing special several times.
As for the Vinteta basses, period correct or not, I wouldn't trade one for my Squier, even if it came with one of those Limited Edition Legacy cases.

 

[dangevans]

There used to be a stigma attached to Squier, but I would not hesitate to purchase any of their super cool vintage reissues.

 

[Mastermold]

There used to be a stigma attached to Squier, but I would not hesitate to purchase any of their super cool vintage reissues.

In my experience Squier instruments are usually acceptable players and a good value. Not liking the near $500 price tag but I guess inflation is happening everywhere now.

 

[PeaveyPlayer]

Oh yay..
Another P bass