Based on this post (Which Hipshot Bass Xtender for Squier Classic Vibe Jazz?) I went ahead and ordered a Hipshot BT1. We'll see what happens!
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To be a bit more specific, it's an Indonesian-made, second generation Classic Vibe from somewhere around 2024. I, for one, don't know what tuners they're using, but if it's anything like my 2019 CV Jazz, it has ½" tuning posts. That gives you two Hipshot options;So, we've established that it's a CV, and I'm in the right place! Now, how about that bass extender?
- Contact Hipshot directly to find out if there is a drop-in replacement and which model it is. For example, the older, Indonesian-made Vintage Modified basses used HB7 tuners, but that might've changed. Best to find out from the source.
- You could shed a little weight by getting an Ultralite ½" Xtender and making sure it lines up with the other tuners. Hell, you could drop even more weight by doing a clean sweep with a set of three licensed Ultralite tuners and an Ultralite Xtender.
I see it may be too late, but I strongly recommend contacting Hipshot, first. That post was made in regards to the first generation CV's, which had different tuners than the VM's and Fender Standards of the day. The current CV's are not only the second generation, but also took over for the VM's that were also made in Indonesia.
One of my hardest lessons learned in all my bass tinkering days; "measure twice...cut once".
Yup, you were too late!
Arrived yesterday. Looked like a perfect fit. Looked like. I had to do a fill and drill. Got it installed. Looks as though it's going to work. Find out tomorrow at band practice.
Was a hit at band practice! Installed it for use on Surfin' Drums, a Bo Diddley thing, where the bass 'line' is E E E D E. I played that on the A string at the 7th fret. With the lever set for drop D, I could play it on the E (nowD!) string at the 2nd fret. Big bottom!
Found a couple of other tunes I could use it on, sometimes just for one note at the end!
Anyway, it sounds great, and the rest of the band loves it!
Found a couple of other tunes I could use it on, sometimes just for one note at the end!
Anyway, it sounds great, and the rest of the band loves it!
Try the 70s Telecaster bass few day ago , fit and finish are nice, better than my previous indo CV50Ps and FSR CV70P. The neck profile fit my hand nicely , rounder than CV60/70P but thinner than CV50P.
The yellowish neck tint look forward to brownish, roasted-like tint match nicely with Mocha body, but too much for Vintage White body. Meanwhile Vintera Telecaster neck has notable lighter tint on fretboard/neck.
To be honest, i am not Fender telecaster mudbucker pickup fans , but love the Tbird and EB0 bass tone. I recall the Rascal bass i been try just sound muddy and lifeless , but this one sound different, more hollow to my ear when play with finger style ( play through Rumble 200 combo , vintage button engage , EQ 10/2/2/10 , Horn off, bright button ON ) . Compare to Vintera 70s Telecaster with same bass combo and same EQ setting , Vintera sound more firm and meatier. Until I pickup the Epiphone EB0 from the wall , plug in to the combo and play , that's the voice i familiar with. I guess the tele 70s Mudbucker pickup maybe not happy with 7250 stock bass string and cause something missing on certain FQ range .....
For the look and finish , sure has no complaint, but for the bass tone, i will consider again after more user report and feedback about the bass tone especially who experience this bass with flatwound bass string.
After several hours spend in the store, i din't walk out with empty hand .........
The yellowish neck tint look forward to brownish, roasted-like tint match nicely with Mocha body, but too much for Vintage White body. Meanwhile Vintera Telecaster neck has notable lighter tint on fretboard/neck.
To be honest, i am not Fender telecaster mudbucker pickup fans , but love the Tbird and EB0 bass tone. I recall the Rascal bass i been try just sound muddy and lifeless , but this one sound different, more hollow to my ear when play with finger style ( play through Rumble 200 combo , vintage button engage , EQ 10/2/2/10 , Horn off, bright button ON ) . Compare to Vintera 70s Telecaster with same bass combo and same EQ setting , Vintera sound more firm and meatier. Until I pickup the Epiphone EB0 from the wall , plug in to the combo and play , that's the voice i familiar with. I guess the tele 70s Mudbucker pickup maybe not happy with 7250 stock bass string and cause something missing on certain FQ range .....
For the look and finish , sure has no complaint, but for the bass tone, i will consider again after more user report and feedback about the bass tone especially who experience this bass with flatwound bass string.
After several hours spend in the store, i din't walk out with empty hand .........
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I think this is similar to Squier's most recent antigua offerings only being available outside the U.S. I guess they don't want to bother dealing with the T word on some of these limited edition offerings.
In this case, it's quite possible. But then, the idea of color variations that are only available in this-or-that market goes back many years. For example, I remember a first generation CV bass in an alternate finish that was mainly for sale in the European market.
Just a same Indo CV60P with different body color ~~~ then become Fender Special Run limited edition.. Luckily no huge price tag increase like the Fender Vintera II 60s P Roadworn ,
FMIC business tactic look has no different as Kentucky Fried Chicken....
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Yo, Can I get a number please?
CV70s P
CV50s P with a CV70s P neck
CV70s Jazz with CV70s P neck
3 string trees on all, upgraded bridges on a couple. The Jazz has Grover adjustable tuners. All budget mods. All 3 play and sound great!
CV70s P
CV50s P with a CV70s P neck
CV70s Jazz with CV70s P neck
3 string trees on all, upgraded bridges on a couple. The Jazz has Grover adjustable tuners. All budget mods. All 3 play and sound great!
New member here. I have a 60's in Olympic white that I did a heavy relic on. Fender USA Original 62 pickup, CTS parts, switchcraft jack, new wire harness, USA tuners, high mass Bridge and bone nut. I decided to strip it the body and do a heavy Relic to make it look like a barnwood body and I did a matching headstock. I get a lot of compliments on it because it's very unique looking. More importantly, it sounds killer on stage or the studio. I love to hot rod Squires, especially classic vibes, so long as the neck is straight. This one is, and is also light, too, and I have a guy that sets it up for me. What a fun project! These are sleeper basses IMO......
Hey! What, were you born in a barn?
Um, yes.
Oh...carry on, then.
You pretty much nailed that dead on.
Um, yes.
Oh...carry on, then.
You pretty much nailed that dead on.
Thanks! I also restore drums - old to new and sometimes new to old. I've had a lot experience with dents, dings, wood damage, stain, flaming, etc. This one wasn't supposed to go this direction, but I had recently done a Telecaster which I called a "barn caster" and traded it to a studio owner for a killer guitar tube amp worth way more. So I decided to change my plan from aging the Olympic white to full on animal building! I don't normally like matching headstocks and prefer my amber lacquer, but this one was too complicated to replicate down the road, so while the ideas were swirling around in my brain, I did the headstock, too. It stays in excellent tune, too, and sounds and plays above its league......Hey! What, were you born in a barn?
Um, yes.
Oh...carry on, then.
You pretty much nailed that dead on.
I just did a Squier that was red (but came to me stripped) - I finished it in brown stain, then gold sparkle paint, then amber lacquer. It's a '72 P-bass tribute. I aged the headstock, and finally, after all these years, have come up with a method to age chrome. I kept the bridge and tuners and added a USA chrome bridge cover (which I aged), it has Aguilar P-bass pickups and a USA harness with CTS/switchcraft. My guy set it up and it's my current gigging bass.......super light, clean thunderous tone and yet another relic to relic!
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