I’m pretty sure that my 2018 Squier p/j neck is Indian Laurel, so I strongly disagree that they all look like garbage! No fretboard oil has been applied to the neck, so what you see is the natural fretboard color.
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Squier Classic Vibe 2019
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I’m pretty sure that my 2018 Squier p/j neck is Indian Laurel, so I strongly disagree that they all look like garbage! No fretboard oil has been applied to the neck, so what you see is the natural fretboard color.
I was accurate in stating a PJ neck! I never said a Squier PJ bass!Who are you kidding? This is not a PJ, and not a 2018 model
I bought my Squier over the holidays, and a couple days later, the original neck’s truss rod became stripped. I quickly found my replacement neck on Reverb and have been jamming every since.
My 2018 Squier p/j neck and 1997 Squier Affinity p-bass body are a fantastic pairing!
P.S. - FWIW, the original 1997 Squier Affinity neck and 2018 Squier p/j necks dimensions are remarkably similar (more jazz bass like than chunky p-bass).
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I was accurate in stating a PJ neck! I never said a Squier PJ bass!
I bought my Squier over the holidays, and a couple days later, the original neck’s truss rod became stripped. I quickly found my replacement neck on Reverb and have been jamming every since.
My 2018 Squier p/j neck and 1997 Squier Affinity p-bass body are a fantastic pairing!
P.S. - FWIW, the original 1997 Squier Affinity neck and 2018 Squier p/j necks dimensions are remarkably similar (more jazz bass like than chunky p-bass).
Ah sorry! I might have been tired when I read the original message. Please forgive me!
Yeah that particular neck doesn't look ugly but a lot of look dry and super porous to my sight, compared to the good ol' rosewood
Yeah, the laurel fingerboards I've seen in person have a grey colour to them that I don't like much. They were Affinity Jazzes though, so I don't know I they'll use the same wood for the new CVs. Like most species of woods, I reckon "laurel" covers a few variations.
Kinda tardy to the party on this thread, and I've been out of the loop for a little while, but I'm just now stumbling across this whole new lineup on Sweewater. My jaw just almost hit the keyboard when I saw all the new models on their Squier page. I've been itching for a 60s era 3-tone 'burst with the tort guard for EVER and a day but haven't been able to come up with the bread for an actual Fender. Hey, this bass looks amazing and the reputation that Squier has gained in the past 10-15 years says these are likely to be winners. The only thing I wish they'd include in this new lineup is a 50s style single coil like they had in their previous lineup. Wouldn't mind getting my paws on a 50s P bass and a 60s model as well.
No biggie!
The original neck and my Squier p/j neck are my favorite necks. The dimensions of the necks are ideal!
No biggie!
The original neck and my Squier p/j neck are my favorite necks. The dimensions of the necks are ideal!
Yes they fit well on average hands
and they play like butter
I’ve heard wonderful things about that model! drooldrooldrool
Gear4Music says a delivery by the end of February... I cannot wait to see them and buy one. I'm so STOCKED!
They're clearly not
Glad you're STOKED though, I'm sure we'd all appreciate a review when you get it. What model did you go for? (Or will go for)
They're clearly not
Glad you're STOKED though, I'm sure we'd all appreciate a review when you get it. What model did you go for? (Or will go for)
Why not? I will not buy from them, I wanna buy local because I wanna see the bass before buying it, to see any defect and avoid any returns. I'm going for the 4 string Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass in natural
Sorry, stocked/stoked joke that clearly missed the mark. And wasn't very funny.
Good plan to try one, I'm hoping they're better than the current VMs. Not that they're bad or anything, it would just seem fitting to follow the CV line up properly.
Didn't catch the joke because I'm not natively English! Don't worry, though
no offense taken, I edited my answer!Let's be honest, for the prices given and the expected quality, I'm not hopping for too much. But as that particular model (70s JB) will by made with maple on the body and neck, and all lacquered, I'm not too worried. The tunning keys? Well, even on my Classic Vibe 60s Jazz Bass they are unperfect. That's something that is manageable. Same goes for the bridge. As long as the wood is solid enough to last at least 20 years, I'm an happy guy
Got some photos from the store. The most obvious blemish is a screw hole near the pickup (which is a Seymour Duncan). Someone should buy this so I don't!
Can't wait to get a 60s P in Olympic White. Don't mind the laurel fingerboard, I'm cool with sustainable wood. Prefer the idea of it to be frank. It'll look sexy when I've oiled it.
