I'm thinking about putting a set of flats on my CV 50s P. Which way to go? Fender 9050? GHS? DR? I'll be playing blues and classic rock stuff, if that's any help.
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I'm using Fender 9050CL's on mine, and love them. Since the "CL's" are no longer offered, I will start using the "ML's" (as soon as I manage to wear out the CL's, which may take awhile!). Feel, tone, durability, price.....what's not to like?
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I'm using Fender 9050CL's on mine, and love them. Since the "CL's" are no longer offered, I will start using the "ML's" (as soon as I manage to wear out the CL's, which may take awhile!). Feel, tone, durability, price.....what's not to like?
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Recieved a new JJ today and I am so excited to play it. The finish is beautiful! The only upgrades I see in the near future are sadowsky style knobs for both and a parchment pickguard for the P bass. I don't really like the fake tort that comes standard- does anyone know if standard fender PGs will fit?
X-post from the JJ thread
A wbw fender 62 RI P bass guard will fit and I think white looks may better on a fiesta and rosewood board then tort does.
I'm thinking about putting a set of flats on my CV 50s P. Which way to go? Fender 9050? GHS? DR? I'll be playing blues and classic rock stuff, if that's any help.
Thanks!
I personally would recommend GHS Precision Flats, great tone and smooth as silk. If I had that bass (and I still have thoughts about getting one) that's the strings I would use.
I'm thinking about putting a set of flats on my CV 50s P. Which way to go? Fender 9050? GHS? DR? I'll be playing blues and classic rock stuff, if that's any help.
Thanks!
MHO:
Best: Sadowsky flats
Next best: La Bella 760FL or 760FS
Honorable mention: GHS Precision Flats (best bang for buck)
Love /hate: TI JF344 (low tension, smooth, less thump, $$$)
YMMV of course!
I'm one month in with Sadowsky 40-100 flats on my 50's MIM P-Bass and it's pure heaven.
I did the opposite. I tightened the screw to increase the friction, and the gears seem to hold much better. The tip to tune up to pitch is helping a lot though- thanks! I mightve just saved $100 by not having to buy new tuners.
interestingly the CVs street over here in China for the list price back home - around 3000rmb (approx $500 USD)
No additional models - but the Sonic Blue 60s P seems still to be more common here than the Fiesta Red.
No sign of the gold P or black J as of yet on this side...also the Butterscotch 50s P seems far less common..
Perhaps the relative cost compared to other domestic brands inhibits sales somewhat (that being said SX brand is costlier as well - a 62 Jazz will run around $225-300)
either way - love the CVs and think the cost here helps reinforce what a deal they are back in North America
No additional models - but the Sonic Blue 60s P seems still to be more common here than the Fiesta Red.
No sign of the gold P or black J as of yet on this side...also the Butterscotch 50s P seems far less common..
Perhaps the relative cost compared to other domestic brands inhibits sales somewhat (that being said SX brand is costlier as well - a 62 Jazz will run around $225-300)
either way - love the CVs and think the cost here helps reinforce what a deal they are back in North America
I'm just trying these strings out now, and must say I prefer them over TI's and Chromes. To me they sound more like what flats should sound like, and bring my CVP to life.
It's a small sample size, I know, but I've owned 3 CV's (2 Jazz, 1 Precision) and the necks have all been superb in terms of setup and playability. I am about to put a CV neck on a MIM Jazz body because it's such a nice neck.
I returned the first CV Jazz I bought because it had dead notes in the low register from B to D. The neck played beautifully, though - low action, silky smooth. I think the problem had more to do with something at the neck pocket. Hard to say.
I returned the first CV Jazz I bought because it had dead notes in the low register from B to D. The neck played beautifully, though - low action, silky smooth. I think the problem had more to do with something at the neck pocket. Hard to say.
I've got two CV's and both necks are about the best I've ever played. I've had my CV Jazz neck on about 3 different basses and never had any issues with low action.
Not much help I know, but thought I'd give my experience.
Not much help I know, but thought I'd give my experience.
I've never had a bad Squier neck, although I can't say the same about other makes.
I can't say I've heard of many issues with the CV necks. They seem to be very highly regarded.
I can't say I've heard of many issues with the CV necks. They seem to be very highly regarded.
OK, I've ordered a set of GHS Precision Flats from BSO and will give 'em a try. Thanks to all for the recommendations.
I'm interested in buying a brand new classic vibe, I know that in the past the quality was really good for the price but I was wondering if the quality of the 2013/2014 classic vibe is still up there
OK, I've ordered a set of GHS Precision Flats from BSO and will give 'em a try. Thanks to all for the recommendations.
Hopefully you won't be disappointed.
I did my first gig with mine at the weekend and three things came to mind.
The first was how nice they are to play. I think the tension is a bit higher than what I'm used to, but this made it easier to play faster passages (I mostly use a pick).
The tone was definitely better than other flats I've used in the past. More thump and attack, and the higher notes were stronger than I normally get with rounds.
For the heavier stuff I felt the GHS flats work better than even Chromes, which do sound closer to rounds.
The third point was I still think flats are bland sounding. I'm going to stick with them for a while, probably a long while, but I know I'll be switching back and forth between flats and rounds still.
Hmmm...... IMHO & IME this is the best justification for owning more than one (nearly identical) bass. Flats on one, round on the other. The price and quality of the CV / VM Squier basses also makes owning more than one easy on the wallet which helps domestic tranquility.
I agree, although as I don't drive I can only manage one bass at gigs.
Saying that, each of my Squiers are strung with different strings so I do have the choice available to me, just have to decide which to take.
Saying that, each of my Squiers are strung with different strings so I do have the choice available to me, just have to decide which to take.
I'm thinking about putting a set of flats on my CV 50s P. Which way to go? Fender 9050? GHS? DR? I'll be playing blues and classic rock stuff, if that's any help.
Thanks!
Like many users of flats here on TB I use Chromes and love the way they sound on my P bass. I'm playing the same music style you've listed and have Chromes on several P basses, SR505 and a fretted and frettless Jazz. I love the feel and tone and they last a loooooooong time.
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