Squier Classic Vibe 2019

[Aeolian]

Exactly same depth as a Jazz but with 42mm width at the nut point.

So, kinda wide and flat profile? Something like 0.74-0.78" af first fret? My MIM jazz is like that at first fret and not even 0.9 at 12th fret.

This new classic vibe is really interesting, but if it´s like a jazz neck and aint around 0.8 at first and 0.9-1" at 12th fret I think I won't like the neck..

 

[Ironbar]

5 string version as well!

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Thinking seriously about getting one of these! I've played the 5 string Squier Affinity and surprisingly really liked it. I'd be hoping that these have a similar string spacing and playability, only better quality.

 

[eastcoasteddie]

Thinking seriously about getting one of these! I've played the 5 string Squier Affinity and surprisingly really liked it. I'd be hoping that these have a similar string spacing and playability, only better quality.

They do indeed have the same string spacing.
What I find amazing is that the Classic Vibe 70’s Jazz basses actually have 70’s pickup spacing! The VM 70’s have 60’s pickup spacing...
Makes me seriously want to get one.

 

[Stranger Danger]

How come the J weighed more than the P? I'm surprised but I believe you!

Jazz basses as a rule are generally heavier than p basses. Bigger body. More wood.

 

[4sight]

Jazz basses as a rule are generally heavier than p basses. Bigger body. More wood.

Extra pot, metal control plate. Yeah, they're less significant than the size difference, but still

 

[Stranger Danger]

Extra pot, metal control plate. Yeah, they're less significant than the size difference, but still

It’s hard to find a lightweight jazz bass. I’d love a Squier 70s jazz in black if I could find one 8 pounds or so.

 

[4sight]

You can get Paulownia bodies if you're up to finishing them yourself. That stuff weighs about as much as balsa wood.

Routing out some wood under the pickguard might help too.

 

[Rallypoint_1]

They do indeed have the same string spacing.
What I find amazing is that the Classic Vibe 70’s Jazz basses actually have 70’s pickup spacing! The VM 70’s have 60’s pickup spacing...
Makes me seriously want to get one.

After all this time I never knew that there was different pick up spacing. I knew about string spacing but not pick up. What’s the difference? I feel dumb.LOL

 

[eastcoasteddie]

After all this time I never knew that there was different pick up spacing. I knew about string spacing but not pick up. What’s the difference? I feel dumb.LOL

Since it’s inception, the pickups throughout the 60’s were about 3.7 inches apart. In the 70’s, not sure exactly when...I’m sure someone on TB knows...someone at CBS/Fender noticed that when the ashtray bridge cover is mounted to the bass, you could still see a bit of the bridge pickup sticking out. So someone at the design team decided to move the bridge pickup about 1/4” closer to the bridge to hide it under the cover 100%. An inadvertent effect was a honkier bridge pickup tone and a slightly more scooped slap tone when both pickups were on. This became hugely popular in 70’s funk music.

 

[Rallypoint_1]

Wow I never noticed the difference. Makes sense now on the 70’s funk music tone.

 

[grrg63]

An inadvertent effect was a honkier bridge pickup tone and a slightly more scooped slap tone when both pickups were on. This became hugely popular in 70’s funk music.

I think the J's popularity in funk was due more to guys like Larry Graham, etc. with 60s Jazzes showing how funky they could sound. I dont think the spacing really matters all that much.

 

[flojob]

Fender has built its enviable place in the music world on “same old same old” spiced up with some new colors every so often.

Taco Bell does the same thing.

 

[4sight]

Taco Bell does the same thing.

In a post apocalyptic world, only Taco Bell (as per Demolition Man) and Fender will exist. And Twinkies.

 

[40Hz]

Taco Bell does the same thing.

If it works, use it I say.

Kinda like my town’s diner. Their motto should be: “Nothing special. Just the way you like it!”

It does a very brisk trade.

No arguing with success.

 

[40Hz]

In a post apocalyptic world, only Taco Bell (as per Demolition Man) and Fender will exist. And Twinkies.

You forgot Pringles. Even an apocalypse won’t be powerful enough to wipe that gastronomic abomination from the face of the earth.

 

[4sight]

You forgot Pringles. Even an apocalypse won’t be powerful enough to wipe that gastronomic abomination from the face of the earth.

Once you pop, you just can't stop! Vomiting.

 

[Ironbar]

5 string version as well!

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Anyone have a line on where to get a different pick guard for this Squier 5'er?

 

[eastcoasteddie]

Anyone have a line on where to get a different pick guard for this Squier 5'er?

I have only gotten pickguards for an Affinity Jazz V...a Standard PG for MIM should fit, however one that I got from WD had about a 1/8” gap between the bottom of the neck and the edge of the PG:
Here is a photo of that particular bass and PG:

Another note; I installed a PG from a Vintage Modified Jazz V onto an Affinity and it seems to have the same issue. So I’m not sure if it is isolated to the Affinity itself, of if it’s just the way some PG’s are cut.
It’s really not an issue on a black bass like the one in the photo, but maybe it will show on a lighter-colored bass...

In any event, a PG spec’ed for MIM Jazz V’s will fit the Squiers.

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

These Wilkinsons:
♪ Jin Ho Instrument Co., Ltd ♪ ※ Guitar Tuning Keys ※

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Nice to know ... Korean steel is good ...

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

Not sure if it's been mentioned in this thread yet, but Chicago Music Exchange has some listed for pre-order on Reverb with an estimated ship date of April 16th. Just an FYI...

4 months to put a Squier together ? The Asians are getting lazy or what?