Eh, grow a pair. If you like the color, who cares what others think.
I agree with the posters above, slap a pearl pickguard on there and you're ready to go.
~r~
I like a mint PG on Sonic Blue.
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Squier Classic Vibe 60's P bass.
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I like a mint PG on Sonic Blue.
I'm itching to throw some flatwounds on mine. I've got GHS Precision Flats on my Fender P/J. They're sweet.
My main amp is in the shop so I've been playing on a 20w practice amp. The Squier sounds super bright on that amp. I wish I had my Ashdown for a better comparison. I played the Squier at a friends place over an 8x10 and it sounded great. At home on my 20W amp I've turned down the treble and lowered the tone knob on the bass. You've still got play play super clean or you'll hear a lot of finger noise. The strings are too bright for my tastes. It could be the amp.
I set the intonation the other night. Piece of cake. I can see that Squier saved a few cents on the thumb rest and pickup covers, they're very thin and cheap feeling. Everything else seems solidly built. The bridge cover has left an impression in the finish. No big deal for me, I don't plan on removing it, but it could be a concern for somebody looking to get one and use it w/o the cover.
The E and A strings are a millimeter or so out of alignment in reference to the center of the fingerboard. This is purely aesthetic (I think). A Fender Vintage threaded style bridge would allow for better string placement. No big deal, the bass plays great. I did find the "dead spot", but every bass I've owned has had one in basically the same place.
I think the neck is awesome, I love the tinted high gloss finish too. Unless I touch one of the poles on a p/u, the Squier CV puts out almost zero noise. In comparison my Fender MIM Active P/J is noisy, especially if I dial in some of it's "Noiseless" Jazz p/u. Some shielding should fix that up. Some of the pots hiss on my Fender, not so with the Squier. It really is a very nice bass. I think for about $.25 extra Squier could use some nicer pup covers and thumb rest.
I've seen some comments that Squier basses are smaller than Fender. Maybe for some models (Affinity). I haven't taken out my calipers, but upon close examination I can't see any difference in the thickness of the body size. Both basses feel great and are comfortable to play on.
Now.... flats or nylon wound (never tried these before)? I'm thinking flats would be more in line with the vintage vibe.
Luke
My main amp is in the shop so I've been playing on a 20w practice amp. The Squier sounds super bright on that amp. I wish I had my Ashdown for a better comparison. I played the Squier at a friends place over an 8x10 and it sounded great. At home on my 20W amp I've turned down the treble and lowered the tone knob on the bass. You've still got play play super clean or you'll hear a lot of finger noise. The strings are too bright for my tastes. It could be the amp.
I set the intonation the other night. Piece of cake. I can see that Squier saved a few cents on the thumb rest and pickup covers, they're very thin and cheap feeling. Everything else seems solidly built. The bridge cover has left an impression in the finish. No big deal for me, I don't plan on removing it, but it could be a concern for somebody looking to get one and use it w/o the cover.
The E and A strings are a millimeter or so out of alignment in reference to the center of the fingerboard. This is purely aesthetic (I think). A Fender Vintage threaded style bridge would allow for better string placement. No big deal, the bass plays great. I did find the "dead spot", but every bass I've owned has had one in basically the same place.
I think the neck is awesome, I love the tinted high gloss finish too. Unless I touch one of the poles on a p/u, the Squier CV puts out almost zero noise. In comparison my Fender MIM Active P/J is noisy, especially if I dial in some of it's "Noiseless" Jazz p/u. Some shielding should fix that up. Some of the pots hiss on my Fender, not so with the Squier. It really is a very nice bass. I think for about $.25 extra Squier could use some nicer pup covers and thumb rest.
I've seen some comments that Squier basses are smaller than Fender. Maybe for some models (Affinity). I haven't taken out my calipers, but upon close examination I can't see any difference in the thickness of the body size. Both basses feel great and are comfortable to play on.
Now.... flats or nylon wound (never tried these before)? I'm thinking flats would be more in line with the vintage vibe.
Luke
I had some TI flats on mine for like 8 months, but I switched over to D'addario rounds. I put the TI's on my L2000. I think for me, flats sound a little too mellow on pbass. They have some nice punch on my L2k though.
I've got one that I put a 62 RI pickup in. It's got a great neck, not much movement at all. Very nice tone. Super deal on all the classic vibe basses.
I think the Ernie Ball flats are brighter than GHS Precisions, could be because they're newer. They're not as smooth as the GHS flats, but they have more "growl" and seem like a nice compromise. No more finger noise. 
I think I'm just a flats guy, I like a blues sound and the smooth feel of the strings.
I think I'm just a flats guy, I like a blues sound and the smooth feel of the strings.
Pearl jam is a chick band, those guys aint grunge so the baby blue is fitting. Just had to say it.
The cv's are awesome and future collectable basses . I have the 50's CV and i am selling it or my american p bass i am going back and forth and not fully decided on which to sell , can you believe that? i cant decide between a USA p bass and a chinese squier thats how good these basses are.
The cv's are awesome and future collectable basses . I have the 50's CV and i am selling it or my american p bass i am going back and forth and not fully decided on which to sell , can you believe that? i cant decide between a USA p bass and a chinese squier thats how good these basses are.
Damn, I love the CV 60s P. And Sonic Blue is one of the all-time great Fender colors if you ask me. I hesitate just a bit because I have a Jazz in Lake Placid Blue and would prefer a P from a different color family (say, in Surf Green). But the one I played was possibly the best P-Bass in the store that I played (I didn't try the CS P-Basses or the American Standards, but everything else was not up to its level).
As for pickguards, the existing white/black/white one is nice, but I wonder how aged pearl would look?
As for pickguards, the existing white/black/white one is nice, but I wonder how aged pearl would look?
I almost picked up a smoked pearl pg, but $$ is tight (been spending too much on bass gear (GAS)).
The Sonic Blue really grows on you. I love it now, but when I first bought the bass I thought it was a "chick's" color. I bought this bass because of how it feels and sounds, not because of the look. Now I totally dig the look. I have been playing the heck out of it every single day. My MIM sits in the corner all alone, waiting......
LOVE the CV 60's P. I'm thinking of getting her a pro setup, just cause.
The Sonic Blue really grows on you. I love it now, but when I first bought the bass I thought it was a "chick's" color. I bought this bass because of how it feels and sounds, not because of the look. Now I totally dig the look. I have been playing the heck out of it every single day. My MIM sits in the corner all alone, waiting......
LOVE the CV 60's P. I'm thinking of getting her a pro setup, just cause.
depends...are you a sissy? do you give off a very uncool or girly vibe? personally ill goout rockin a daisy rock bass and murder a show.
if you like it...play it. i bought it and im in love with it and am looking forward to playing and showing it off. ill play death metal with it if asked to..if youre killin it no one will care.
when flea plays his shell pink Jazz bass im sure no one goes "huh-huh, that dudes playing a pink bass"
I almost picked up a smoked pearl pg, but $$ is tight (been spending too much on bass gear (GAS)).
The Sonic Blue really grows on you. I love it now, but when I first bought the bass I thought it was a "chick's" color. I bought this bass because of how it feels and sounds, not because of the look. Now I totally dig the look. I have been playing the heck out of it every single day. My MIM sits in the corner all alone, waiting......
LOVE the CV 60's P. I'm thinking of getting her a pro setup, just cause.
you really wanna have fun with it??? try some flats on it!
i bought mine just to throw flats on it and it sounds massive!
that sonic blue may be one of the most visually appealing solid colors ever..it takes a second to grow on you but when it does it owns you.
i love the contrast it offers in my color spectrum
I probably already posted in here before..however I really like this bass. So far the two strings I like on it are Fender 7150's on it and (what it's currently wearing) D'addario Chromes 45-100. I love pick playing with this bass. As far as the color, well it's all subjective. I've got compliments on it from women (lol?) saying it looks like an old car color or something.
That's exactly the comments I've gotten too. That it it looks like an old time Buick or Chevy. Just needs the white wall tires.
Hey, maybe someone can fashion a 3-ply white/chrome mirror/black pickguard for exactly that effect!That's exactly the comments I've gotten too. That it it looks like an old time Buick or Chevy. Just needs the white wall tires.
Dang, I am gassing so hard for that bass. My 40th birthday is coming up and I'm tempted... but I really *need* an amp much more than another instrument *sigh*.
I know this is an old thread but I was doing some searching...
The comment about the bridge surprised me....it doesn't seem cheap at all to me and got an extra one for not much from someone who changed theirs. The stock bridge is a brick...heavy....now weight doesn't necessarily equal quality and/or better sustain.....but it looks good to me and seems light years ahead of the bridges on Non-Vibe model Squiers.
I see no reason to change the bridge, tuners or nut...the three most common mods to inexpensive basses with pickups probably being #1
I like mine so much I'm tempted to try a higher end pickup....I'm swapping the pickguard for tort but I don't see any reason to change anything else.
Does anyone who owns one of these also feel differently?
I agree that the 60s CV P is pretty much great off of the shelf.
I have changed out the strings to GHS Precision flats, however, I don't really see the need for any other major modifications at this time. Of course as I become a better bassist in the future I may feel otherwise.
As for now...I am lovin' the sound, feel, and playability of my CV.
