Thinking about finally getting my 1st P...

[Bassmike62]

Tried a Squier 60s CV sunburst and a 70s CV walnut yesterday and they were surprisingly comfortable to play and of course sounded pretty good. I'm familiar with Squiers, had a couple of Jazz VMs in the past (70s and 77) and found both very good instruments for that price point.

I'd love to hear 'pinions on any of those models, or any other Squier P I should consider. Not planning to go for a Fender or any P-clone at this point.

Thx

 

[Bikeguy57]

Nice basses. The fact that you can physically inspect and play them in person means you know you're getting something that won't disappoint. Try several until you find "The One".

 

[Jeff Hughes]

I am partial to maple necks. Don’t love those block inlays though.

 

[C Stone]

I think they are very solid basses.
I have a few including the walnut.
Prefer the 60's basses, I'll also add the pickups in the 70's are fine stock but not as full, (a bit thin) or less hot anyway, great bang for your buck on both, good luck picking, HUGE sale this week.

 

[Bassmike62]

Bump

 

[Yahboy]

Buy both , compare > keep the one you liking > return another one to the shop has provide return policy.

For me, if both meet my QC expect and both sound nice, i will keep both , one load flatwound ,one load Roundwound.

 

[definenredefine]

I recently bought a 2015 Squier Affinity which I understand to be the bottom of the barrel. But I love it. It plays very well with great action and feels great in my hands. It had a Quarter Pounder in it when I bought it, so I can't speak to how it sounds with the stock pickup, however.

 

[TheOtherSteveM]

When I started really getting into playing a few years ago, I picked up the surf green CV ‘70s P, because it looked quirky and fun. I loved it from the start and eventually wanted to try my hand at modding and put an EMG GZR in it, which was next level to my ears (even though I thought the stock pickup was great, I wanted more bite). Being new to this world of awesome bass gear, I quickly got a bad case of G.A.S. And decided I needed to sell it to fund my next eagerly desired bass, and that became an addiction . Almost 3 years later, I’ve learned the lesson of diminishing returns, as I have a Mod Shop P & an American Original 60’s P. They absolutely are amazing instruments that are my keepers from here on out, but I now realize I could have definitely lived with the $325 I spent on the CV ‘70s, because at least the one I owned was flawless.

 

[steveinohio]

I have one of the 70s Precision's. It's not bad. The electronics are pretty forgettable. No real issue with the rest of the bass.

 

[Rezdog]

Greetings from the North,

Keep on visiting Steve's or L&M or where ever and pull them off the wall until you find the one that says take me home.

Rezdog

 

[chris_b]

I'd love to hear 'pinions on any of those models, or any other Squier P I should consider. Not planning to go for a Fender or any P-clone at this point.

If you want to focus on a Squier then I'd suggest a burst with rosewood board and tort.

 

[StevewiththePbass]

I don't have any gig time on any of the newer Squiers but I always end up playing a couple when I stop by music shops. They can vary a bit in feel and sound IME, but I mainly play an 80's MIJ P and there's been a couple CV P's I've played lately that could give it a run. Try a few before you decide.

Also that walnut is *gorgeous*, but I'm a sucker for maple...