To one of three basses but would like to hear the pros and cons from other bassist since I'm not that good at critiquing basses! In the search of looking for a Precision Bass these are the ones I've narrowed it down too: Squier Vintage Modified P-Bass Amber w/ Maple fretboard, Fender FSR Standard P-Bass, and Squier Classic Vibe '60s Precision Bass...so please leave me some responses. Thanx!
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So I've narrowed it down...
- Thread starter M1CK13
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If you're asking this question you obvisously haven't tested the Squier Classic Vibe Precision. It Rocks! Don't waste your time with the Vintage Modified. I bought it then one week later played the Classic Vibe and regretted buying the VM. There is no comparison. The CV is definitely worth the extra few dollars. The Squier Classic Vibe 60's Precision Bass can compete with the "Big Boys" that are priced up to $1,700. Good luck with your bass.
Yeah, there are those who love the VM but to be it plays like a budget bass whereas the CV plays like a high end instrument.
Hopkins
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I have a VM jazz bass wich is a great instrument, the few VM Precisions I have played didn't seem as good as the Jazz. The CV series seem to be outstanding across the line.
The VM Precison is the best sub-$300 bass I've ever played, and I've played multiple CV P and J basses. I don't like them as much.
There have been a few over the years, so I am assuming when you say FSR Standard, you are referring to the natural finish with the tort guard (it originally came with white guard when first came out) that is being discounted everywhere?? ... if that is the case, that model got a fair amount of love when it first came out, as its only competition was pretty much your Standard Squiers on the budget side, and the FSR was considered by most to be better ... since then and with the expansion of the Squier line-up as it has gone, that FSR has lost most all its appeal .. it runs $150-200 more, and its quailty runs fairly inconsistent, and can also be a bit on the heavy side (I had 2, both 10+#) ...
as far as the VM or CV ... you would have to play and decide, you can find supporters on both sides here ... in fact play all three, but it could be hard to find a FSR without buying it ... there really isnt much variance in the two on paper, the CV uses the thinner 'vintage' frets, and the VM the current 'med jumbo' frets used on most all the Fender offerings other than Classic Series and RW, so you really need to play for yourself to see ...
these Squier basses are everywhere in music stores to try, go by what feels and sounds like its calling you ... other than that, all you will be gettingon here are reflections of others 'personal' tastes ... JMHO
as far as the VM or CV ... you would have to play and decide, you can find supporters on both sides here ... in fact play all three, but it could be hard to find a FSR without buying it ... there really isnt much variance in the two on paper, the CV uses the thinner 'vintage' frets, and the VM the current 'med jumbo' frets used on most all the Fender offerings other than Classic Series and RW, so you really need to play for yourself to see ...
these Squier basses are everywhere in music stores to try, go by what feels and sounds like its calling you ... other than that, all you will be gettingon here are reflections of others 'personal' tastes ... JMHO
