Squier Classic Vibe 2019

[murphy]

 

[CallMeAl]

… looks to me like Fender is trying to create a more distinct gap between the 'Classic Vibe' name/series, and the new Players Series … both in price points and components/quality … it was way too close before, and too many folk were opting for the bass with the lesser profit margin at the discontinued pricing …

… it will be interesting to see how these come in as far as weight ranges, the '90s MIM Standards with poplar bodies were all over the board … also keeping color options to a minimum on the new CV's and then offering a rainbow array on the Players Series should help that too …

Some good points here, an accurate assessment IMO.

what I like about the VM/CV lines is a decent bass at an accessible price point. It's as if the affinity is only good for an experienced player; one who can spot a lemon, and replace, repair and tweak weak spots. But the CV line is a real option for the budget conscious. So with that in mind, I dont really expect a lot of options or bells and whistles.

I wonder what will become of the VM line, especially that jaguar.... it does really look like its been absorbed in this new CV line.

 

[ole Jason]

if those fretboards were ebony or something nicer than what looks like dry dirt I'd be interested but maybe they'll have plenty of maple and ? to choose from. hoping there's a PJ or '68 Tele in the mix.

All the Indian Laurel boards from Fender I've seen in person have looked like absolute garbage. Literally anything would be better.

 

[Stranger Danger]

The Daphne Blue Jazz is really pretty.

 

[apolinario87]

Not sure about Indian Laurel fretboards, but I would have to see them in real life.

Looks terrible. I saw that wood on a Vintage Modified Jazzmaster. Seems like low cost wood.

I took a picture:

 

[FingerDub]

Lacquer necks on these make them no better than an SX. Talk about a cost cutting option. Heavy lacquer on everything. Blech.

 

[CiaranQ]

Precision Basses that have only 1 pickup!
Jazz Basses in both pickup spacings!
Headstock decals that change by the decade they are modelled on!

Seriously, I think they are on to a winner with this series. I've played a Contemporary Jazz Passive, and it felt good. Even if the hardware sucks, it's easily upgradeable. I would probably change the tuners to Gotoh FB30's at the very least.

It sucks that there isn't a Chinese CV any more, but it's also a bit cheaper. The MIC's were probably too good compared to MIM production.

My only question is, both the Contemporary and CV have the same USD price point. I wonder if they will be the same price after they come across the Pacific Ocean to Australia? Probably not, we love a good Pacific Boat Transit tax here.

 

[Yahboy]

Could it be 2014 Squier VM fretless P body + 2014 VM PJ neck + new narrow tall fret + Poly Yellowish vintage tint neck = 2019 Squier CV 60P ????

Only FMIC know what they did themselve.

 

[CiaranQ]

Could it be 2014 Squier VM fretless P body + 2014 VM PJ neck + new narrow tall fret + Poly Yellowish vintage tint neck = 2019 Squier CV 60P ????

Only FMIC know what they did themselve.

They have pretty much mooshed together the old CV with the VM and made the new CV series. Not complaining. Put a pearl PG and a HM bridge on this one and you've got a budget Geddy Bass.

 

[Yahboy]

Sunburst P body and a Jazz neck, please! I wonder when STRAToshere will get parts....


Have we heard if the VMs are coming back or not?

No worry about the neck profile on Squier pbass. I own VM fretless p and CV60P , and been play VM PJ at GC. All their neck profile are pretty close to CV60J and feel better comfort to me especially on upper fret which little wider.

If the 2019 CV 60P use same VM P neck, they will no different in neck profile.

 

[CiaranQ]

I am really enjoying the different headstock decals, more than I probably should.

The subtle tweaks to the graphics are a nice touch. Well done to the marketing team on that one, it's just right in my opinion.

 

[Gord_oh]

Hell yeah!

Missed that series, now I'll have to make room.

 

[JZQuantum]

Don't really think this Invalid Link Removed can be played as a bass guitar.

Yeah, it's tuned E to E like a guitar. Personally I've never understood the attraction to these guitars for us bass players. Is the VI 'really ' a bass due to its E to E tuning?

 

[JZQuantum]

Remembering my new year's resolution, no-new-gear-year!
But just look at that P bass!
Remembering my new year's resolution, no-new-gear-year!
But just look at that P bass!
Remembering my new year's resolution, no-new-gear-year!
But just look at that P bass!

Sell current gear first= justify getting new gear later?

 

[Hevy T]

Ugh...those finger boards. I’d almost prefer phenolic at this point. The Indian laurel just looks sickly. I’m all for saving rosewood from extinction, but Fender can do better at this price point. Sorry for hearing with my eyes!

I don't know why the don't use walnut! Much better wood imo

 

[Kukulkan61]

I love them!!

 

[Kukulkan61]

I’m digging the Daphni blue Jazz!!

 

[king_biscuit]

Lacquer necks on these make them no better than an SX. Talk about a cost cutting option. Heavy lacquer on everything. Blech.

I seriously doubt these are finished in lacquer.

 

[king_biscuit]

It sucks that there isn't a Chinese CV any more, but it's also a bit cheaper.

I think the CV 50s Precision is still MIC. At least the photo on the website indicates that.

 

[CiaranQ]

I think the CV 50s Precision is still MIC. At least the photo on the website indicates that.

Yeah, but that would be stock on hand only. Production is over I'd say.