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This. I prefer CV in my trials so far but if you work (or will work with) someone who thinks the name on the headstock means something, then the Fender may be "worth more" to you.
Go to Ebay and search "fender headstock decal". Brand snob problem solved.
Go with the fender. Until recently I played a VM jag, actually a cool bass. Always in tune, jazz neck, p/j pickups. But it will always be considered a beginner bass. I also got the 'you play a squier' look a few times at gigs. I recently bought a mim p & have the jag for sale on c-list for 200 including a skb case with 0 interest. Like post said earlier, Squier has no resale
Yeah, that's what we need... more fake Fenders.
I tend to think the CV series is consistently good.
There are some MIM that are better, but you have to pick the right one.
Take into account that if it's sold, maybe it's because the owner is short on cash.
Or maybe it's because it's not that good. You won't find my CV in the classifieds, it's too nice for me to part with it.
There are some MIM that are better, but you have to pick the right one.
Take into account that if it's sold, maybe it's because the owner is short on cash.
Or maybe it's because it's not that good. You won't find my CV in the classifieds, it's too nice for me to part with it.
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Every Classic Vibe model i have played have been consistently excellent, especially the James Johnson Jazz.
From 15+ feet away how you gonna tell the difference?? If YOU like it but you're worried about some clueless gear snob in the back of the bar hurting your fragile ego cause "it's not a Fender " this shuts down the snob and no one gets hurt.
maybe get freaky and look at a ray34
I've encountered both great and not-so-great MIM Fenders. Every CV I've tried or owned was either pretty-damn-nice to freakin'-awesome.
Go with the Classic Vibe. This is not an Affinity we're talking about, the Classic Vibe knocks it out of the park. They're amazing basses. They're gig-worthy, ignore the idiots that only care about a headstock. This isn't the same Squier you get in a beginner's pack. Anyone worth their salt knows that the Classic Vibe is a Grade-A instrument.
Going to ruffle some feathers here, but if there was any Squier worthy of having the Fender name on its headstock, it would be a Classic Vibe.
Plus, getting a used MIM P can be hit-or-miss
Going to ruffle some feathers here, but if there was any Squier worthy of having the Fender name on its headstock, it would be a Classic Vibe.
Plus, getting a used MIM P can be hit-or-miss
I was looking for a precision awhile back and nothing MIM or MIA really floated my boat. I bought a CV on the cheap sight unseen. I had heard great things and the price could not be beat. A great bass. Great neck!
I added laBella's and upgraded the pickup to a fender original, but the pickup swap was not even necessary.
I added laBella's and upgraded the pickup to a fender original, but the pickup swap was not even necessary.
My son plays a ray 4. It rocks, does not have the p sound, but sounds good. Big step up in electtonics from the SUB4.the sterling sub ray 4 has come onto my radar too, got into a bind and had to sell my bass because i lost my job, time to start all over
No one gets hurt until it gets sold as a real Fender.From 15+ feet away how you gonna tell the difference?? If YOU like it but you're worried about some clueless gear snob in the back of the bar hurting your fragile ego cause "it's not a Fender " this shuts down the snob and no one gets hurt.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
- The lower you go down the totem pole, the more likely you are to get something that barks.
- Used you will get a better value, but also run the chance of getting something with issues (people are less likely to sell something they like).
- Not ever instrument is the same, at any level.
Start playing basses - don't stop until you find one you like.
If you are letting "some clueless gear snob in the back of the bar" determine what instrument you are playing, you shouldn't be playing. I have three basses - one says "Fender", one says "Lull", one says "Bulldog Bass Co.". I pick up the one I want to play. Never mind the issue that one day that Squier will be sold by someone as a genuine Fender. The vast minority of buyers out there (including parents/grandparents/etc.) are schooled on recognizing a phony Phender.
- Used you will get a better value, but also run the chance of getting something with issues (people are less likely to sell something they like).
- Not ever instrument is the same, at any level.
Start playing basses - don't stop until you find one you like.
From 15+ feet away how you gonna tell the difference?? If YOU like it but you're worried about some clueless gear snob in the back of the bar hurting your fragile ego cause "it's not a Fender " this shuts down the snob and no one gets hurt.
If you are letting "some clueless gear snob in the back of the bar" determine what instrument you are playing, you shouldn't be playing. I have three basses - one says "Fender", one says "Lull", one says "Bulldog Bass Co.". I pick up the one I want to play. Never mind the issue that one day that Squier will be sold by someone as a genuine Fender. The vast minority of buyers out there (including parents/grandparents/etc.) are schooled on recognizing a phony Phender.
And immoral counterfeiting begins
