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Squier Classic Vibe Jazz

RC52

RC52

Apr 10, 2010
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Laurens, SC
#1
I have tried to find some issue with this bass, but I CAN'T!

Intonation is perfect, finish is perfect, sound is awesome, feel is great! I even left the roundwounds, which I understand are D Addario rounds, that came on this bass on, even though I am a long time flat wound guy!

Anyone who has bought one of these Squier Classic Vibe, white with tort basses, we have gotten one the the best basses at any price point. Frickin ridiculous!!!!!

I just wonder how long will it take Fender to realize how underpriced this bass is :).
 
#2
Love those CVs....they are awfully nice. I think the guitars are even nicer! The 60s tele is sick and that new Jazzmaster (J. Mascis) looks killer.

I have had the 50s P the 60s P and the 60s J - I thought the J was likely the closest to its 'big brother' followed closely by the 60s P. All great value in that they play great, look great, sound good too!!

I think its time for another J finish as these have been out almost 4 years now....Shell Pink 60s J bass anyone? :)
 
#6
itsnottruerufus said:
Meh, I have a 60's CV P and absolutely love it, but also wish they had used a different type of wood for the body.
Doesn't really have anything to do with tone, just basswood is a softer wood.
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This is my point as well. I had an Ibanez that was made of basswood, and the screws started pulling from the bridge. I also had a cheap p bass copy that I was going to refinish, but by the time I had the paint stripped, I ended up ruining the body. This was my fault, stupid me used a sander and never thought about a wood stripper. Hinda makes me nervous cause I ordered a Tobias Toby that is made of basswood, well maybe it will change my mind. If not I will laminate some walnut and maple and build a nice body for it in the summer
 
#8
I have tried the Jazz before at the local GC, and compared the P bass to it...Totally prefer the P bass. I ended up buying a Matt Freeman signature which is the same as the Classic Vibe, and I really CAN'T put it down! It's that good!

I don't want Squier to stop producing CV quality basses...I could totally build an arsenal of basses for every situation with little money.

Next on my list...James Johnston signature Jazz, LPB with matching headstock, and I'm searching for another P bass classic vibe in fiesta red or sonic blue used to use it exclusively with flat wounds.
 
#16
RC52 said:
I have tried to find some issue with this bass, but I CAN'T!

Intonation is perfect, finish is perfect, sound is awesome, feel is great! I even left the roundwounds, which I understand are D Addario rounds, that came on this bass on, even though I am a long time flat wound guy!

Anyone who has bought one of these Squier Classic Vibe, white with tort basses, we have gotten one the the best basses at any price point. Frickin ridiculous!!!!!

I just wonder how long will it take Fender to realize how underpriced this bass is :).
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I think they know, seeing that folks have been raving about the CVs for more than 3 years now.
 

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