New Squier CV 50's P Bass

[Deadduck71]

Hey all, new member here. I'm a 48 year old singer, guitar and occasional bass player, work as a music minister/worship leader at a church. I have a 15 year old son who is learning to play bass. A few years ago I bought him a short-scale Squier Jaguar Bass, and for the money, it has a great tone. But, at 15, my boy is now 6'3" with long arms and pretty good sized hands, so I decided it was time for a long scale as well. My local music store just got this Squier Classic Vibe 50's P-bass and my son just went straight to it. He played others but just kept coming back to this one. He liked the slightly fuller neck profile. I've been a fan of the CV series, I have one of the original Classic Vibe Teles that is a great guitar for the money. Anyway, here are a couple of pics along with the Jag bass and his Fender Rumble amp. Anyone else play one of these early style P-Basses. Pickup isn't as hot as a regular P Bass pickup and is a little brighter, but it has a good sound. Overall, a good feeling bass even compared to American Fenders I have.

 

[GregC]

Welcome to TB and congrats! The new bass suits him.

 

[ejaggers]

Welcome to TB Duck,

The CV 50's is an excellent bass.
I've been wanting a butterscotch one for myself for some time now.
I hope he enjoys his as much as I will some day.

I do have a SS Jag which I'll love to death do us part.

057912

 

[Deadduck71]

Welcome to TB Duck,

The CV 50's is an excellent bass.
I've been wanting a butterscotch one for myself for some time now.
I hope he enjoys his as much as I will some day.

I do have a SS Jag which I'll love to death do us part.

057912

Thanks! I was really impressed with the little short scale Jag Bass. The thing sounds huge. I got it for him when he was 12 or so since it would be easier to play. Had thought about selling it but he really wants to keep both, and since they're not alot of money anyway, why not. He told me after having both, "now I understand why you have so many guitars." Ha Ha. Apologies to his future wife, I think he's already got the gear bug!

 

[ejaggers]

Thanks! I was really impressed with the little short scale Jag Bass. The thing sounds huge. I got it for him when he was 12 or so since it would be easier to play. Had thought about selling it but he really wants to keep both, and since they're not alot of money anyway, why not. He told me after having both, "now I understand why you have so many guitars." Ha Ha. Apologies to his future wife, I think he's already got the gear bug!

You probably already know the Jag is discontinued and is highly regarded around here.
I wouldn’t sell it if it were me.

057912

 

[Deadduck71]

You probably already know the Jag is discontinued and is highly regarded around here.
I wouldn’t sell it if it were me.
057912

I realized that a few days ago, after reading some threads here. Another reason I decided not to sell it, along with my son begging me not to. It was his first instrument and he's attached to it.

 

[el jeffe bass]

Both nice basses, congratulations. Also check out the Praise and Worship musician thread in the Band management forum, it’s a nice bunch of people and very informative regarding P&W music and technology.

 

[Deadduck71]

Both nice basses, congratulations. Also check out the Praise and Worship musician thread in the Band management forum, it’s a nice bunch of people and very informative regarding P&W music and technology.

Thanks will check it out!

 

[DJ Bebop]

Hey all, new member here. I'm a 48 year old singer, guitar and occasional bass player, work as a music minister/worship leader at a church. I have a 15 year old son who is learning to play bass. A few years ago I bought him a short-scale Squier Jaguar Bass, and for the money, it has a great tone. But, at 15, my boy is now 6'3" with long arms and pretty good sized hands, so I decided it was time for a long scale as well. My local music store just got this Squier Classic Vibe 50's P-bass and my son just went straight to it. He played others but just kept coming back to this one. He liked the slightly fuller neck profile. I've been a fan of the CV series, I have one of the original Classic Vibe Teles that is a great guitar for the money. Anyway, here are a couple of pics along with the Jag bass and his Fender Rumble amp. Anyone else play one of these early style P-Basses. Pickup isn't as hot as a regular P Bass pickup and is a little brighter, but it has a good sound. Overall, a good feeling bass even compared to American Fenders I have.
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If the pickup bugs you, get an aftermarket one. As you know, folks will do that whether it's a Fender Squier or an American built Fender.
As an example:
Quarter Pound™ Single Coil P-Bass

 

[Fender_Bender]

First one I’ve seen in a burst finish. The pickup is a single coil, so it’s not going to be as thick sounding as a split coil humbucker. You can see the white blonde version in my avatar.

 

[Deadduck71]

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If the pickup bugs you, get an aftermarket one. As you know, folks will do that whether it's a Fender Squier or an American built Fender.
As an example:
Quarter Pound™ Single Coil P-Bass

Thanks, I've seen talk on boards that some people replaced it. We'll stick with the stock one for now, if he starts playing more in a band situation and needs more umph or less hum, we may look at changing. I've played it side by side with my American P Bass and can get similar sound by tweaking the amp a bit. Not exact but close. I actually kind of like the way it doesn't get muddy, even with the tone rolled off.

 

[Stewie]

I got one in a trade. I like it better than my old Fenders, In fact, I just sold my 73 FrankenJazz, don't need two fretted electrics.

 

[king_biscuit]

Those are very cool basses. I have a blue one just like the one in the photo above. Super value for the money. Btw, the stock pickup sounds great and does not need to be replaced.

 

[BAG]

That's great. I wouldn't mind a natural version of the CV 50's.
As other's have said, don't sell that little Jag. They are becoming hard to come by and are actually going up in price in some areas. While I rarely play mine these days whenever I do play it I am reminded how good it is.

 

[4-fingers]

Gotta love it when an instrument calls out to you! Hope the love affair is endless.

 

[DJ Bebop]

Thanks, I've seen talk on boards that some people replaced it. We'll stick with the stock one for now, if he starts playing more in a band situation and needs more umph or less hum, we may look at changing. I've played it side by side with my American P Bass and can get similar sound by tweaking the amp a bit. Not exact but close. I actually kind of like the way it doesn't get muddy, even with the tone rolled off.

Yep!

 

[Stewie]

I put Fender reverse tuners, and a 70s Kluson bridge on mine, Coulda gone with the through body 2 barrel, but I like close intonation

 

[Yahboy]

Congratulations ！！！

Engage both Vintage/bright button , turn off the Horn , roll back some tone knob.
I believe the bass will sound fuller and tame some pickup hum.

Hopehelp.

 

[5StringBlues]

Beauty, I've got the blue one and it's a fave of mine.

Couldn't deal with the single coil hum tho, so got a Fralin stacked coil.

Here she is in action, with flats.

 

[Fender_Bender]

Thanks, I've seen talk on boards that some people replaced it. We'll stick with the stock one for now, if he starts playing more in a band situation and needs more umph or less hum, we may look at changing. I've played it side by side with my American P Bass and can get similar sound by tweaking the amp a bit. Not exact but close. I actually kind of like the way it doesn't get muddy, even with the tone rolled off.

That’s what I like about them. I really appreciate the evenness of the tone top to bottom without any accentuated or decentuated areas. Give a re listen to ZZ top stuff for examples of the scpb tone. You should even be able to detect a little more immediacy to the notes compared to a split coil because you have the magnets directly under the strings instead of straddling them. If hum is bad in a situation it can likely be helped by turning the bass in different directions.