Squier Classic Vibe 2019

[Yahboy]

Are you sure about this? Side by side to my Freeman, '70s, '50s and American standard the new '60s looks like normal plastic whereas the others are almost the same, especially the Freeman and the American p. Here's some pics to give an idea. 70s, 50s, Fremann, the Fender and last the 60s.
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The bone nut use on Pre CIC CV bass is synthetic bone, kind of hybrid plastic bone, milky colour when new then turn to light brown after couple years usage.
The nut on New Indo CV has same kind of material use on VM bass, appear whitish in colour.
Since FMIC move all the CV line to Indonesia, sure they will continue use those same part which use on VM and Affinity bass.

On my previous Indo CV50P, the bridge is aftermarket kind of Fender vintage bridge. Actually it is fine. Just the tuner are not tuen as smooth as my CIC 60P, 50P and 60J.

 

[InstantEctobass]

Are you sure about this? Side by side to my Freeman, '70s, '50s and American standard the new '60s looks like normal plastic whereas the others are almost the same, especially the Freeman and the American p. Here's some pics to give an idea. 70s, 50s, Fremann, the Fender and last the 60s.
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I'm not 100% sure but Fenders are for sure synthetic bone nowadays, why would Squier be real bone? All my 1st CV necks are plastic; your Matt Freeman appears to be the same.

What surprises me more is the fact that your CV2 60s doesn't look like Laurel wood! Did you tint it?

 

[Clifford Lee]

Nope, bone stock.

 

[ruju]

This is a matter of personal preference I suppose. Not bashing on the Squiers, or judging others for their choices, I just call them as I see them. I own a 1st gen CV '70s p and a Matt Freeman, also owned shortly a 1st gen CV '50s and these basses set the bar too high. I was expecting this to be a tradition that Fender would carry on to the next generation... I bought the bass online used for the sole purpose of making a Frankenbass and couldn't help but compare it to my old basses.

I had one of the first gen CV 70'S P in black with maple as well as the white 60's jazz...
I stupidly sold the 70's P, but to a good friend. The CV jazz I traded for something that I don't even remember.lol..i missed it so much that I bought the newer version in Daphne blue.
I'm still considering the walnut P you recently purchased. I really dig the colour combo it has going on.

 

[Clifford Lee]

I think that the walnut will be discontinued just like the CV '50s in butterscotch did.

 

[rjovin]

Before:

After:

The new pickguard was supposed to be a darker purple but this is what I got.
After a few days being on, it's starting to grow on me.

 

[ewe2]

Crossposting Boris The CV70's Jazz from the Fender Jazz Club Thread...

I have to say I'm so impressed with the build, the sustain really is surprising with the wood and bridge. I was fully expecting to want a Himass bridge but I think I'll leave it as it is and try some different strings. He's fast, comfortable, light, great range of tones. I think the only quizzical things might be that the frets might not last too long and that the dot markers are the same colour as the neck, still visible but a bit odd, was that a 70's thing?

 

[Clifford Lee]

Why would you think the frets will have a short life? I've heard no complains until now, at least for the 1st gen.

 

[Heavy Blue]

I had the same suspicion as many others on here. I bought a CV '60s and it really gives out a scent of cheaping out. The nut is of cheap plastic, the short stem tuners had some play, the bridge is a cheap late '50s knock off and the pickup covers are too big for the pole pieces. It seems to be built well but with inferior, to the original CV series, parts.
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Yep! Well built with mediocre hardware hits it right on the head.

I was under the impression that the nut was bone. I had to put a small shim under it as the A string slot was too low causing the string to buzz on open notes.

The tuners are ok but nothing to brag about. The ones on my 1st gen VM Jazz are much better.

The bridge is what gets me. It works fine but doesn’t sit flat. The inside corners are slightly in the air.

FYI, I put a set of GHS Precision Flats on it and it’s awesome! Thuddy P bass goodness for days.

 

[ruju]

Crossposting Boris The CV70's Jazz from the Fender Jazz Club Thread...

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I have to say I'm so impressed with the build, the sustain really is surprising with the wood and bridge. I was fully expecting to want a Himass bridge but I think I'll leave it as it is and try some different strings. He's fast, comfortable, light, great range of tones. I think the only quizzical things might be that the frets might not last too long and that the dot markers are the same colour as the neck, still visible but a bit odd, was that a 70's thing?

Nice! That's classy looking..very similar to the earlier 70's P bass I had. I have the jazz bass in Daphne blue with Laurel fretboard and dot inlays. I really love everything about it.
Mine is completely stock. Next might be the walnut 70'p, or the Olympic White p..
Enjoy

 

[no10blade]

Hello everyone, first post on TB.
I recently got 2019 Indo CV 70s Jazz, and I'd like to give it a little upgrade. I've ordered Schaller straplocks, now I'm thinking about a new nut- I hate the stock one, it chipped when I only moved a string to the side while adjusting the truss rod. Thanks to the coronavirus thing I can't just go to local store and need to order things online, if they don't fit, sending them back will be a big annoyance. So here's the question: has anyone changed the stock nut to graphtech tusq xl 1215? Will it fit right? I'm mainly concerned about the radius
Since I'm new to squiers and basses in general it struck me that the truss rod nut diameter seems to be wider than the hole where you insert the wrench? Looks like replacing the truss rod nut if it got stripped would require some filing
Thanks in advance

 

[ewe2]

Why would you think the frets will have a short life? I've heard no complains until now, at least for the 1st gen.

Because they're relatively narrow low frets, compared to the frets I'm used to on basses which these days are usually medium jumbos that can take a lot more of a beating, particularly if you're a slapper or use a low action.

 

[tedsalt]

I've ordered some SD Apollos for my CV J5. Will be nice to be noiseless and not have both pickups dimed.

 

[Clifford Lee]

Because they're relatively narrow low frets, compared to the frets I'm used to on basses which these days are usually medium jumbos that can take a lot more of a beating, particularly if you're a slapper or use a low action.

People call them vintage size, don't know if this is a right term, in any case I really like them. I only found out until I played a fretboard like this. For what it's worth a player with a heavy hand will eat through the frets faster no matter what unless they have ss.

 

[Yahboy]

Even the indo CV jazz has lack some nice vibe, but still far better than this crap sounding Squier jazz bass. I can't believe Dr Cheese call it good sounding.

Squier Contemporary Jazz V: Sounding Good!

 

[tedsalt]

I've ordered some SD Apollos for my CV J5. Will be nice to be noiseless and not have both pickups dimed.

I've changed my mind, and I'm going to shield the cavities as best as possible using MG Chemicals Super Shield Nickel Conductive Coating, including the wire holes between cavities using pipe cleaners, then Fralin Single Coils and a Stellartone Tele-Jazz v3 B10 loaded control plate. Hopefully I can minimize any 60 cycle hum. I do like my single coils, and I have a set of Fralin noiseless in my Road Worn 4 that sound wonderful.

Yeah, I know. These upgrades alone cost as much as the bass, but it will be worth it in the end.

 

[Yahboy]

Because they're relatively narrow low frets, compared to the frets I'm used to on basses which these days are usually medium jumbos that can take a lot more of a beating, particularly if you're a slapper or use a low action.

Hmmmm.....

The tall thin fret on indo Squier actually has pretty similar fret size use on Ibanez SR3xx and Cort Action bass. Still larger than the vintage fret use on Pre-china CV bass which absolutely low, tiny and thin, but never meet wear issue on china CV bass with my prefer low action from 2012 until 2020.

 

[Thomas Morrison]

Is the Classic Vibe 70's pickup placement period correct? If so I would love to get one!

Yes, it is!

 

[InstantEctobass]

Yes, it is!

Yep, I confirm it is the right spacing too. You'll get a very good tone

 

[Thomas Morrison]

Yep, I confirm it is the right spacing too. You'll get a very good tone

I just got mine yesterday and I was fully prepared to swap out the pickups like I usually do on import guitars, but this thing sounded amazing right out of the box, and after a proper setup and some flatwounds, it plays great as well. I’m actually blown away by this bass.