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Squier Classic Vibe Club (Part 2)

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Dave,
The black MF cv pbass is just as nice in person as the white one in my opinion. My local store had both and deciding between them ((not to mention the Fiesta Red CV they have)) was pretty difficult. It's amazing how consistent these basses are, they all played just as nice. What made me ultimately choose white was that the color just looked a tad more right for me when I strapped it on and stood infront of a mirror. The black is a beaut though...The red is a beaut...Ugh, I need to get them both as back ups. <.<
 
#286
VincentGrim said:
Dave,
The black MF cv pbass is just as nice in person as the white one in my opinion. My local store had both and deciding between them ((not to mention the Fiesta Red CV they have)) was pretty difficult. It's amazing how consistent these basses are, they all played just as nice. What made me ultimately choose white was that the color just looked a tad more right for me when I strapped it on and stood infront of a mirror. The black is a beaut though...The red is a beaut...Ugh, I need to get them both as back ups. <.<
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Cheers.

I love white and maple and thats what im leaning more towards.
Im not sure if i like the vintage white (more creamy) as much as the white on my CV Jazz. I had a white Fender P5 a few years ago and never really loved the colour, im worried i might feel the same again.
The Black and maple is a classic look, i had a JV Squier in that combo and im also a big fan of Bruce Foxton.

I would be happy with either though, any this is better than Fiesta red :hiding:
 
#288
barricwiley said:
Here is my less than a day old Fiesta Red P.
I must admit that I like the tort color combo so will keep it stock.
I do plan on putting on a set of either XL chromes or Fender flats - any thoughts on that?
Thanks, Richard
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I have come to really like the Fender flats. I had them on a SX Pbass, a Fender American Standard PBass, and havin' them put on my Squier CV 50's. And, they aren't expensive.

Steve
 
#291
I'm curious about the flats on p-basses thing. What's the difference?

I tried flats on a fretless once and hated them, but they were the cacky stock ones on a cheap bass so I can't really say that I'd hate all flats.
 
#292
tuba4 said:
I have been very happy with a set of GHS Precision flats on my 60s CV P bass (set M3050 Medium 45-105). Great strings with a vintage sound and lees expensive than a lot of other comparable strings.
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Love those GHS Precision flats. On my Fender Jazz and P, and on my CallowHill J5. I have Chromes on the Bronco and SX Jag for something a little different, but the GHS are my favorites so far.
 
#293
A P-Bass is about "thump," and so are flats. Listen to Motown music, that's a P-Bass with LaBella 1954 original (Medium-heavy) flats. They are a bit of a trend right now, granted, but it is the vintage sound. If you are playing a Precision, you (generally) pretty much intended to have a certain sound. That sound comes from LaBella flats. If you want a different sound, use a different bass with rounds. You get a really nice "growl" from a Jazz or Stingray, you get a good "tic-tac" bass from a Rickenbacker with rounds, etc. Each string has its own sound, even more than differing basses do. Decide what sound you want, then get the bass and strings that deliver that.
 
#295
tekdiver500ft said:
A P-Bass is about "thump," and so are flats. Listen to Motown music, that's a P-Bass with LaBella 1954 original (Medium-heavy) flats. They are a bit of a trend right now, granted, but it is the vintage sound. If you are playing a Precision, you (generally) pretty much intended to have a certain sound. That sound comes from LaBella flats. If you want a different sound, use a different bass with rounds. You get a really nice "growl" from a Jazz or Stingray, you get a good "tic-tac" bass from a Rickenbacker with rounds, etc. Each string has its own sound, even more than differing basses do. Decide what sound you want, then get the bass and strings that deliver that.
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Depends on what youre playing. A p bass with rounds sounds really great too.
 
#296
[Shameless plug for crazy awesome deal in my sig] I gotta say, the only thing I don't like about this bass ((precision basses in general, actually)) is that I can't get used to the way they sound with fuzz/distortion. Other people make it sound great for sure, but when I kick on the fuzz I crave more of a jazzy/soap bar tone. [/shameless plug]
 
#297
tekdiver500ft said:
A P-Bass is about "thump," and so are flats. Listen to Motown music, that's a P-Bass with LaBella 1954 original (Medium-heavy) flats. They are a bit of a trend right now, granted, but it is the vintage sound. If you are playing a Precision, you (generally) pretty much intended to have a certain sound. That sound comes from LaBella flats. If you want a different sound, use a different bass with rounds. You get a really nice "growl" from a Jazz or Stingray, you get a good "tic-tac" bass from a Rickenbacker with rounds, etc. Each string has its own sound, even more than differing basses do. Decide what sound you want, then get the bass and strings that deliver that.
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When I think about p bass, I think about full midrangey tone. P bass is also THE bass to play with a pick.
 
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