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Squier Classic Vibe Club

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dave_bass5 said:
Heres a pic of my new CV P, along side my CV Jazz. Great pair of basses. While i like the feel of the CV P neck ill probably swap them over pretty soon as i prefer the Jazz sized neck. After playing for a while last night i can feel a difference between the two necks, even though its not much.

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I do have a small problem though. Im a bit worried about the neck pocket on the CV P. I didnt notice it at first but its not a snug as it should be.
It seems to play ok, intonation is fine so im inclined to keep it.
Anyone have any comments to make? Anyone else have something like this? My CV Jazz is fine.

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That neck pocket fit looks better than in most fenders.
 
#764
Guitar Player magazine's traditional test for neck pockets was to try to slip a standard business card into the gap. If it wouldn't fit they declared it good.

My feeling about neck pocket fit is that it's a matter of aesthetics rather than of function. It also can be an indicator of a maker's overall commitment to quality control. But at the end of the day, a gappy neck joint gets the job done just as well as a tight one.
 
#767
Tusec said:
Yeah, your gap looks within the normal range to me. My CV looks similar.
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If you are at all concerned about neck gap affecting tone or playability (though it's unlikely), you could always perform the threaded insert mod to your neck, which couples the neck to the body more solidly. You'd still have the gap, but it's possible to make the neck very square with the bridge and pickups that way.
 
#771
Just a quick update.
Im definitely going to get a Fender Vintage bridge installed. Because its going to need some drilling and thats not something ive done before, and I tend to mess this sort of thing up as i rush it, im getting a shop to do it.
I dont know how long it will take, they have to order the bridge in first, but im happy to pay to get it done properly. At least ill have the correct holes and can then change bridges if i want a more high mass one later on.

Im really doing this because i already struggle with P string spacing, so even though its only a small amount extra its not helping.
In all other respects I love the bass and i think ill keep the bass as stock for a while.
Its got its first gig tomorrow and im really looking forward to it, and the challenge of playing a wider neck/string spacing just makes the gig that much more interesting.
 
#774
progrmr said:
I think they're old stock - IE last year. My Sam Ash had one, but GC did not.
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I checked availability in near GC and they had one , the floor model (al beaten up , paint had cracks all over the place :rollno:) and on all online stores the only option is Fiesta Red , I just hope the sonic blue isn't discontinued or well if they take it out I hope they at least make a Seafoam green or mint one :rolleyes:

Might need to buy the 50's P before anything happens
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#778
Ok, I got the Fender vintage bridge in the mail today, installed it this evening.

I used the middle hole on the bridge and filled the other four. It aligned perfectly leaving 1/16" on either side of where the original bridge was placed.

Here's a few photos of the process
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zenrad/sets/72157625243197520/

It did finally get the feel and sound to what I wanted. I have a Fralin pup in the bass, CTS pots and a good 5% tolerance cap. The thing I noticed right away was that the bass didn't sound as bright and brittle as it did with the heavier bridge. I was looking for more of a classic 60's thumpy tone and while I was really close, this, IMO finally did it.

Another thing I did while I had the strings off was to take it apart and knock off some of the shine from the bass. I'm not a fan of reliced instruments, but it just didn't look right to me all shiny. I used grey scotcbright followed by 000 and then 0000 steel wool, and then I used fine rubbing compound by hand. This gives it a worn in look with a slight sheen, like one of my old guitars that's been wiped down and polished a thousand times over the decades. The pickguard got the same treatment followed by plastic polish to remove most of the scratches. Once I play it for a few hours all of my right hand marks will be right back where they belong :)

So I'm very happy with it. This was an easy change that made a noticable difference in the feel and sound of the bass.
 
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Thanks for posting that, im glad it worked out. The bass looks really nice in your pics.
I wish i had just got the bridge and done it myself rather than paying for it to be done, although its a small amount and it will be done properly.

I swapped the CV necks over last night and the bass is much more comfortable now. In fact i dont really see a big reason to change the bridge but my thinking is once i have the correct holes i might get a bigger bridge, something like a Gotoh at some point.

I sold a Fralin earlier this year, i dont think i can afford another so i'll go with something cheaper if i dont get on with the stock pup.
 
#780
zenrad said:
Ok, I got the Fender vintage bridge in the mail today, installed it this evening.

I used the middle hole on the bridge and filled the other four. It aligned perfectly leaving 1/16" on either side of where the original bridge was placed.

Here's a few photos of the process
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zenrad/sets/72157625243197520/

It did finally get the feel and sound to what I wanted. I have a Fralin pup in the bass, CTS pots and a good 5% tolerance cap. The thing I noticed right away was that the bass didn't sound as bright and brittle as it did with the heavier bridge. I was looking for more of a classic 60's thumpy tone and while I was really close, this, IMO finally did it.

Another thing I did while I had the strings off was to take it apart and knock off some of the shine from the bass. I'm not a fan of reliced instruments, but it just didn't look right to me all shiny. I used grey scotcbright followed by 000 and then 0000 steel wool, and then I used fine rubbing compound by hand. This gives it a worn in look with a slight sheen, like one of my old guitars that's been wiped down and polished a thousand times over the decades. The pickguard got the same treatment followed by plastic polish to remove most of the scratches. Once I play it for a few hours all of my right hand marks will be right back where they belong :)

So I'm very happy with it. This was an easy change that made a noticable difference in the feel and sound of the bass.
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Good job. I love those barrel saddles.
 
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