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No problem! If it’s your first set of flats then I would strongly recommend the 760FL or FS set rather than the FM. La Bella DTFs are stiff even for flats - I went to the FM set after having used other flats for years and they were still too much for me. I LOVE the La Bella low tension flexible flats (LTF) - they might be worth a try as well. They’re low tension compared with DTFs, but are probably still stiffer than a typical round.
Mine weighs about 7 or 8 lbs. Get a 3.5 polypropline strap and you won't even feel it
7-8lbs is very light! Thanks a lot. Yeah I have a 4.5" padded leather strap already which helps massively.
Mine is 7.9 on the scale. Easily one of the most beautiful basses I have ever owned. It is really stunning in person. I wasnt the biggest fan of the pickups but that was my fault as they hit the 70s p tone perfectly. For my personal tastes a more 60s voicing is perfect but I just couldnt pass on how amazing it looked. Once I swapped the p/u it perfect
Yeah I think it's because people generally keep hold of them because they're great instruments and worth more to the player than the money they would bring.
The availability of all the used China CVs has really dried up. In 2017-2018 they were plentiful. Still see them pop up, but the prices have risen some. Keep watching they still surface on occasion.
A 60s Fiesta Red was posted few hours ago on Reverb. Unfortunately it’s local pickup, but you never know. Squier Classic Vibe 60s P Bass 2012 Fiesta Red
My CV 60s Precision was listed on GC's used site as a regular Squier in Surf Green, so it may make sense to keep an eye out for inaccurately listed items. Still keeping an eye out for a Fiesta Red one at a reasonable price.
I've been eying these for a while now. Gorgeous! What's your impression? ... and while I have a high limit for weight, I believe there's such a thing as being too light as well. Any neck dive?
I love it! I will probably install a thumb rest on top, the stock picks ups werent my cup of tea but were voiced great for what a 70s pbass would sound like. So some may ask why I bought this bass and that is simple. It looks awesome. I swapped the pick ups to some out of 58 reissue fender and bingo. Everything else , to me, has been awesome. I threw some Ghs precission flats on not to long ago and i love the tone. No neck dive at all for me. ( I play with my bass pretty high). I have owned a lot of basses and this is one of my favorites. I love the feel of the neck as well.
