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Squier Classic Vibe 70's PBass?
- Thread starter TC.65
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Yes. That neck is 1.5. I have looked at pics of this bass type on line and they look like they have a modern P nut width. I have them holding it for me until I can get back over there. They said they had a new in box, but I said no, want that one.
First off, congratulations! If yours plays and feels anything like mine, it may become your #1. It’s tied for my #1 and I have 7 basses.
It’s really not necessary (IMO) to replace the stock bridge. It works perfectly fine and does its job well. And believe it or not, the stock pup in that 70s CV sounds really good. I replaced mine with EMG Geezers, but in retrospect, it’s not a huge improvement.
I haven’t measured the nut width on mine either, but it is noticeably thinner than your typical P bass… so I don’t think this is a factory manufacturing anomaly (on yours). Mine is also light, weighing in at 8 pounds 12 ounces.
Not sure where yours is made. I got mine a few years ago (at a nearby Guitar Center) and it was the last year they were “crafted in China”. From what I have researched/read, the CIC CV 70s are highly desirable.
Regardless, enjoy your new P bass! It will be hard to put down!
P.S.
I also put some EB Cobalt Flats on mine… unbelievably cool sound and tone. And very smooth to the touch. Mine is also Surf Green and it looks stunning!
It’s really not necessary (IMO) to replace the stock bridge. It works perfectly fine and does its job well. And believe it or not, the stock pup in that 70s CV sounds really good. I replaced mine with EMG Geezers, but in retrospect, it’s not a huge improvement.
I haven’t measured the nut width on mine either, but it is noticeably thinner than your typical P bass… so I don’t think this is a factory manufacturing anomaly (on yours). Mine is also light, weighing in at 8 pounds 12 ounces.
Not sure where yours is made. I got mine a few years ago (at a nearby Guitar Center) and it was the last year they were “crafted in China”. From what I have researched/read, the CIC CV 70s are highly desirable.
Regardless, enjoy your new P bass! It will be hard to put down!
P.S.
I also put some EB Cobalt Flats on mine… unbelievably cool sound and tone. And very smooth to the touch. Mine is also Surf Green and it looks stunning!
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Ok, first, got the bass. Feels great, looks good, and surprisingly little fret sprout. We’ll put together. E string has a buzz, just need to set it up.
So, the neck width at nut. Here’s pic 1:
“Nut” width is close to modern P (1.63?). But do notice that the tape measure is a little arched. I thought no way.
But, see pic 2:
Little flatter and measured from black to black. That’s 1.5.
We got nut sprout. Or they put a P nut on a Jazz neck. I don’t care because it has a Jazz neck like I want and I can file that down a little.
Got a Fender high mass bridge here and some PV63 pickups on the way. This is going to be a fun bass! I have missed having a P.
