The only thing there that will alter the tone is the pots, evreything else, not really.
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Probably so. But while I have the pickguard off, it's sort of a "might as well" thing. I've heard of enough problems with the stock jack to want to forestall any issues. Besides, why keep the stock capacitor if you're changing the tone pot? Is there a chance the signal-to-noise ratio will be positively affected?
The stock jack was the only thing that i didnt change in my CVP. Its done well over 100 gigs.
I did buy a CTS jack at the start but thought i would only replace it if i had problems...and i didn't.
I did buy a CTS jack at the start but thought i would only replace it if i had problems...and i didn't.
A. If the stock capacitor isn't broken why bother changing it?
B. No. Signal to noise won't be affected. And the stock jack isn't that bad. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Switchcraft jacks and orange drop caps are nothing but snake oil.
For me, putting in new pots, wiring, capacitor, and jack is less about improving the sound than simply learning how to do it and enjoying the experience of creating a working electronics system for my bass. I realize the difference will be very small, but I will have done it myself.
I must admit that was also my main reason for changing things, although i definitely didnt like the pup much so that had to be changed.
It nice having a good working bass that you dont feel that you are ruining by changing things. I doubt it would have done it to any of my higher priced basses, at least not unless i had to.
It nice having a good working bass that you dont feel that you are ruining by changing things. I doubt it would have done it to any of my higher priced basses, at least not unless i had to.
C.Linton said:
Yes. SC jacks are of heavier steel and seem as if they may last longer, they will not improve the sound. Orange drops are snake oil. A cap is a cap. The pre CBS jazz I own has an original ceramic disc cap that is part of the sweet tone. An Orange will neither improve or impair that tone. But just don't expect anything from those changes. The pots may have a tiny effect on tone but more likely you'll only notice a more robust feel in the rotation and a smoother taper. They should outlast the Chinese stock pots. A quick annual shot of Deoxit will keep either working trouble free for years and optimize the electrical connection.
Just chiming in. I am not a big Fender guy at all, *but* I think the Squier Classic Vibes are where it's at if you want a good Fender for the dollar to bass ratio.
That being said, while I was at the laundramat this morning, I was listening to the local talk show host. His guest was an expert on China's infrastructure, etc. The topic of Apple computers came up and he said that next to Silicon Valley, China has the best computer engineers and their work ethic is very good, too (simplifying the subject for the sake of time and "boring details" ). He also said that this applies to a lot of their products. Yes, we could argue that other countries still do a lot of things better, but I am not here to discuss politics, (nor do I come even close to being qualified *to* discuss them ). I don't know of any Chinese cars, for example or Democracy, either. Their circuit board soldering methods on amplifiers is horrible and run like a Quiznos' sandwich assembly line.
I am talking about GUITARS
So, I know this has been said before here, but I'll say it again. I clearly remember back in the 1980's it was considered lame to own a "Made in Japan" bass. Now, the MIJ's are fetching big bucks and big respect. I remember I had an 18" speaker I wanted to trade MY Fender MIJ for. The guy drove 30 minutes to my house and said, "Are you kidding ? Trade my speaker for your bass ? It's made in Japan." We were both dumb ; Me for trying and he for not doing it.
Twenty to thirty years from now, the MIC ( "Made in China" ) basses and guitars like the Classic Vibes will have the same respect as MIJ's do now.
That being said, while I was at the laundramat this morning, I was listening to the local talk show host. His guest was an expert on China's infrastructure, etc. The topic of Apple computers came up and he said that next to Silicon Valley, China has the best computer engineers and their work ethic is very good, too (simplifying the subject for the sake of time and "boring details" ). He also said that this applies to a lot of their products. Yes, we could argue that other countries still do a lot of things better, but I am not here to discuss politics, (nor do I come even close to being qualified *to* discuss them ). I don't know of any Chinese cars, for example or Democracy, either. Their circuit board soldering methods on amplifiers is horrible and run like a Quiznos' sandwich assembly line.
I am talking about GUITARS
So, I know this has been said before here, but I'll say it again. I clearly remember back in the 1980's it was considered lame to own a "Made in Japan" bass. Now, the MIJ's are fetching big bucks and big respect. I remember I had an 18" speaker I wanted to trade MY Fender MIJ for. The guy drove 30 minutes to my house and said, "Are you kidding ? Trade my speaker for your bass ? It's made in Japan." We were both dumb ; Me for trying and he for not doing it.
Twenty to thirty years from now, the MIC ( "Made in China" ) basses and guitars like the Classic Vibes will have the same respect as MIJ's do now.
A good instrument is a good instrument, no matter where it is made. Sure, there's a certain amount of cachet for a USA-made instrument and/or one made in Japan (ironic, I know), but really plenty of the Mexican-, Chinese-, and Indonesian-made Squiers and Fenders are really lovely to play and to look at.
It might as well be the motto of TalkBass: Play what you like; don't worry about what anyone else thinks.
It might as well be the motto of TalkBass: Play what you like; don't worry about what anyone else thinks.
Closed and continued here: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/squier-classic-vibe-club-part-3-a-927486
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