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Squier Classic Vibe Club (Part 3)

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dragonrob1952 said:
Do the most recent CV 70's Jazz basses have the longer bridge pickup?
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To the best of my knowledge, every iteration of Classic Vibe Jazzes had the wider bridge pickup. The last Squier imprint I know of to have two neck-sized pickups was the Squier Standard line which was discontinued between 2008 and 2009.
 
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Malak the Mad said:
To the best of my knowledge, every iteration of Classic Vibe Jazzes had the wider bridge pickup. The last Squier imprint I know of to have two neck-sized pickups was the Squier Standard line which was discontinued between 2008 and 2009.
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IF you're thinking of new pickups, be SURE and measure what's in place on yours.

The Fender aftermarket of pickups, bridges, pickguards, keys, and on and on is huge, BUT . . . . . over these many years, sizes can and will vary. In this case, Jazz Bass pickups. Over the years, a lot used the original Fender layout of a slightly wider bridge pickup vs. the neck pickup. Other versions had two bridges, the exact pickup shell length and centers for the 4 screw holes can vary, etc.

Generally, most pickups will fall into a size to fit a given bass, just be sure you measure yours and compare with the ones you're thinking of getting to make sure it's a no-hassle replacement. Same with bridges or keys or pickguards. If you're good with tools or know a great repairman, a lot of times they can help with something that almost fits, but often with a little homework you can avoid that.
 
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dragonrob1952 said:
Do the most recent CV 70's Jazz basses have the longer bridge pickup?
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I guess you meant the correct bridge pickup placement? Longer, yes, it has always been correct in VM and CV series for Squier (only Affinity once had two pickup of the same lenght).

In th CV 70s Squier Jazz Bass, you get both correct placement and lenght. Beware if you buy second hand, some people are selling their VM 70s as "CV", but you don't have the correct pickup placement on that series.
 
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This is my CV 70s precision body with a CV 60s jazz neck. I once had a fiesta red CV p with CV jazz neck which I really miss, so this will have to do. Its been a joy to play, very light, nice tone, straight neck with smooth fretwork.
 
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lastyear said:
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This is my CV 70s precision body with a CV 60s jazz neck. I once had a fiesta red CV p with CV jazz neck which I really miss, so this will have to do. Its been a joy to play, very light, nice tone, straight neck with smooth fretwork.
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Men, these walnut bodies are incredible. The necks are disappointing to me when you had better ones in the past, but the body is lightweight, pickup is fine, bridge is better than on the Jazz counterparts... Enjoy !!!
 
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Hardbassjunkie said:
so anything from 2008 to 2019 is first gen?

My 2012 fiesta red p bass and American standard are both basses that I can’t bring myself sell. Even though that means I have 2 b passes.
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Yes 2008 to 2019. :)

Along with the 1st of Classic Vibe instrument, were made the Artist Model of Matt Freeman, with the same specifications and quality of crafting.

Your 2012 Fiesta Red P-Bass is certainly a one to keep. Take care of it and get it maintained correctly. If you bring it to a luthier, insist that the trussrod requires a 5mm Allen key. Because too many people damaged these.
 
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InstantEctobass said:
Yes 2008 to 2019. :)

Along with the 1st of Classic Vibe instrument, were made the Artist Model of Matt Freeman, with the same specifications and quality of crafting.

Your 2012 Fiesta Red P-Bass is certainly a one to keep. Take care of it and get it maintained correctly. If you bring it to a luthier, insist that the trussrod requires a 5mm Allen key. Because too many people damaged these.
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Is that different from a 3/16 hex key?
 
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Hardbassjunkie said:
I used that key once to move it slightly. I did see that the nut seems a bit stripped. How easy it to replace while it can still turn?
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Not easy. You see that brown walnut plug on the headstock? It is burried under neck polyester finish. You've got to remove that walnut plug in order to reach the trussrod nut. These trussrods in these first gen Classic Vibe necks are double action trussrods. I have no idea how to remove the nuts but if you try to unscrew them, the nut makes the trussrod going in the other direction.

4.76 vs 5mm is enough to strip a nut, sadly... mostly when they're made of soft material (planned...).
 
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There are solutions but they're complicated... I just wish people would do a research before puting a wrong Allen key in these magnificient necks... that of course, just like all modern heavily mass produced are made to be thrown away once they fail.... and everything modern. F***
 
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