Squier Classic Vibe 60s Precision or Sterling SUB Ray4....decisions

[1stnamebassist]

Neck size or scale doesn't bother me,and neck dive is a nonissue for me as well. I just don't notice the difference or more likely it doesn't phase my old hands! The CV Pbass has a rather wide thick neck so I
hope it doesn't bother you because the build quality, at least on mine is Excellent+!

 

[1stnamebassist]

I hope that's just a chip of paint missing on the body and not a hole someone drilled in it. Even if it is it's an easy fix. Hopefully you can match the paint. Likely old Chevy paint. You may be able to get it through a Chevy dealership. Looks really nice even though the pics aren't very clear!

 

[1stnamebassist]

I'm just leaving work! I'll be checking the thread tomorrow!

 

[spaz21387]

I vote sub ray 4... stingrays are amazing basses. I love my ebmm.

 

[sikamikanico]

the deciding factor for me would be the ability to try the precision in person... Plus I like Ps, not so much Rays

 

[GoLeafsGo]

Neck size or scale doesn't bother me,and neck dive is a nonissue for me as well. I just don't notice the difference or more likely it doesn't phase my old hands! The CV Pbass has a rather wide thick neck so I
hope it doesn't bother you because the build quality, at least on mine is Excellent+!

This. I had a CV 60's P, FSR in Golden Bronze. Very nice bass, but I could not get used to the neck. Sounded great with chromes on it. it has a new home where it is better appreciated...

 

[bassliner50]

I'd go, Classic Vibe.

 

[JJR58]

I'd go, Classic Vibe.

Like this...........................

 

[blmeier7]

That Golden Bronze color looks nice! I didn't realize they had made CV's in this color.

I just picked up a new old stock CV 60's P in the fiesta red color from a local music shop two weeks ago. I put some older D'Addario Chromes on it and it sounds and plays great.

I've been on a Squier kick for the last few months, and even sold a MIA Fender P to pick up some more CV's. There is some noticeable difference in neck profiles and nut widths on these basses now that I've had the chance to play them side by side.

The CV 50's P is the chunkiest from front to back. The CV 60's has the slightly wider nut width but feels slim front to back. The Matt Freeman (modeled after the 70's Precision) has the narrower nut width and feels chunkier than the 60's but not as chunky as the 50's.

I'm loving the CV basses, they really are very nice and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a quality bass that doesn't want to spend a lot of money. I also consider some of the signature models to be in the CV realm, as the Matt Freeman model that I own definitely has the same pickups, tuners, bridge, fretwork, and overall quality of the CV's.

Anyways...I kind of went on a rant there...hope the info helps

 

[RedHatter]

He showed me some photos on our email thread. Here you go. He took some seriously terrible photos...View attachment 829964

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Just aesthetics, I know, but I love that color.

 

[LT131]

You don't want that. Take the Ray. So which CL is it on? I'd like to let that seller know what i think of that bass.

 

[39-Bassist]

I say that with the Squier CV you really get a very good sound.....the Ray is ok....BUT what you need to know is what fits your hands the best!

 

[MG514]

Some of those images gave me motion sickness haha.

It seems to me Squier is leagues ahead Sterling when it comes to making a quality cheap bass.

Those SUB hunks of poop feel not so great.

The Squier VM and CV feel more like the real deal than they do not.

 

[Bassmaticmatt]

For what it's worth I was at GC yesterday and played a CV 70's and a SUB. The CV was head and shoulders the better sounding feeling and playing bass. But that is the 70's reissue I've not played the 60's reissue. But CV's and VM's are all pretty nice in my experience.

 

[kittywithabanjo]

I think I would save up and go for a roadworn p or better. You seem to be reaching for something better $50-$100 at a time may be better to be patient and try to jump up a level.

 

[kittywithabanjo]

That being said I do think the classic vibe series are a great value. My brother in law had a sub and it was OK but very heavy.

 

[ThudThudThud]

I was playing my (Fiesta Red) 60s CV last night while watching TV. I have Chromes on there. I think it's a perfect match. Great sound, good Thud, and nice feel.
I changed my output jack for a Switchcraft soon after I got it. Not a moment of trouble since.
I think Ray4s will be around for a while, and relatively easy to find. The CV not so much - especially in the blue.

 

[Trayster2]

It also depends on a lot of things. Type of music you play, whether you like a thick or thinner fret board, and whether you like active or passive basses better. Try them out! Best advice I never followed and had expensive regrets.

 

[Yahboy]

I love both 60's CV P and J.

I like both oly white and fiesta red, but would more happy if CV jazz come with Seafoam green or Suftgreen.

 

[jd56hawk]

My refund came in and I have just enough to buy either of the following:

Squier Classic Vibe 60s Precision Bass in the sonic baby blue.
OR
Sterling Sub Ray 4 in seafoam green with maple fingerboard.

The Squier I can get off my local CL and the Ray 4 I can get off TB Classifieds. Decisions...decisions.

I love Precisions but I also do love the classic Musicman Stingray tone. Although I'm not a huge fan of active basses, I feel like it wouldn't hurt to have a Ray model in my arsenal. And that seafoam green just looks so amazing!!

The SUB 4 does have a questionable preamp and pickup, some people here have said it's not that good in real-world situation...playing in a band. Of course, you can spend another $100 or so and mod it.
You won't have to do that with the Squier.

By the way, the Squier looks great, and as you know, you don't see them in that color that often. If it plays and sounds as good as it looks...