I haven't checked the specs on the Fender P5, but I suspect it would have graphite rods in the neck which might help with the traditional dead spot and a through-body bridge which would be nice too. But I'm quite happy none the less.
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Tricked Out Squier Club Part 2
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I haven't checked the specs on the Fender P5, but I suspect it would have graphite rods in the neck which might help with the traditional dead spot and a through-body bridge which would be nice too. But I'm quite happy none the less.
If Squier came out with a CV P5 and it was as yummy as the four string versions, I'd probably buy one in every color!!!
I had a Fender P5 in my shopping cart, but I needed the extra money for more important things so I bought the Squier VM Jazz 5 instead. It will be in my possession tomorrow, while I am at work. 
Hopefully after working a 12 hour shift I'll have enough energy to test her out with my Zoom B3. I plan on doing a full review on both here on the forum.
Hopefully after working a 12 hour shift I'll have enough energy to test her out with my Zoom B3. I plan on doing a full review on both here on the forum.
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They do free shipping, but I added strings to the order to make it worth it for them. But then again, I needed strings, too.
When I look at the bass, I think a 4 string retainer would be better, or even the 2+2, but the Hipshot tuners allow the string to be would lower, so it's kinda no big deal.
ugh, im dying today.
my squier vm jazz v should be here in a couple of hours, but i work for another 10.5 hours...
and it makes it even worse, any other week and i would normally be off today.
my squier vm jazz v should be here in a couple of hours, but i work for another 10.5 hours...
and it makes it even worse, any other week and i would normally be off today.
ugh, im dying today.
my squier vm jazz v should be here in a couple of hours, but i work for another 10.5 hours...
and it makes it even worse, any other week and i would normally be off today.
We are your support group. Hang in there!
thanks guys, ill be sure to post pics. i have a few mod ideas i may or may not do.
on a side note, my secret squier jazz project will be done tonight and is worthy of this club too.
on a side note, my secret squier jazz project will be done tonight and is worthy of this club too.
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I have to admit, you have me very curious. Looking forward to the big announcement.
I'm curious as to the general opinion around here. How much Squier does a project have to have to be a modified Squier? My GAS lust has taken me down the path where two of my basses will be Squier in neck only, and one may not even have the original tuners. While I can easily see them as FrankenJazzes, as my sig notes the first one to be, they both (at this point at least) will still say Squier on the headstock. I'm not the guy who will change the name to Fender in shame of Squier roots, but I have considered a FrankenJazz decal for the more serious project, which may come to having a Fender Performer headstock shape, just because they are sooooo cool looking.
iJazz - "There can be only one." That would be a Jazz bass.
It would have to be a CV 80's PBass V. Fender actually built a 5 string in the 60's and just called it a Bass V. It was based on a short scale Mustang Bass Body and it didn't go over very well. They didn't offer another until the PBass V was produced in the 80's.
True, I'm aware of the odd-ball High C string carrying 5 string they made in the late '60s, early '70s. I'm not after that at all.
The Classic Vibe series basses really aren't reissues...they are an homage to the basses of the '50s, '60s and perhaps '70s.
They could easily do a P5...take a CV P body (which they have), fit a Squier Active J5 neck (it has a 2 in. nut) and and bridge and install a 5-string P-Bass pickup (which Fender has). They have Olympic White paint and tortoise pickguard material already. They'd just need new programs for the body and pickguard milling machines.
They'd probably sell more as PJ, but I like the stupid simplicity of a P-Bass.
Oh yeah I'm just sayin' it would be an 80's vibe if they wanted to "pay homage" as you put it. I call them "facsimile" models. Patterned after a classic era but not 100% vintage correct.
They're pretty well setup to do it if the demand is there. It seems that more players gravitate towards Jazz 5's but putting out and CV 80's PBass 5 fills a spot they don't currently have in the line I agree.
I'm not much of a 5 string guy unless it's in the studio so for me it makes little difference. Just give me my Jazz and PBass with four strings and I'm good for any gig I'll ever play.
For those of you doing some mods or just making minor cosmetic changes this may be of interest. I don't know if this company has been mentioned here before or not but they seem to be a good low cost source for certain parts including pickguards.
It's a Chinese company; https://www.eyguitarmusic.com/
I thought I'd give them a try and hesitantly ordered both American Standard Jazz Bass and a Standard Telecaster 3 ply pickguards from them for a little less than $20 including $6 shipping. I wasn't expecting much for $6-$7 each.
They arrived today and I put them on. The one for my CV Jazz fit like it had come from the factory with it on and the one for my MIM Tele needs just a little filing in the neck slot so that it will fit around the control plate perfectly but it's certainly usable as is and the holes lined up perfectly.
I gotta be honest and say that if these hadn't come from this company I doubt anyone could tell them apart from a stock piece. I don't usually order from overseas because if something isn't right I want to return it and that becomes more difficult dealing internationally.
I can't vouch for any other product they distribute but these pickguards are first quality pieces. I think it's a bit ridiculous to have to pay $20 to $40 for a stock Fender pickguard so I was thrilled to find these guys sell a top notch product. If you're doing some mod or cosmetic changes and looking for a more competitive source for parts you may want to look these guys over.
Just don't ask which one is best for metal.
It's a Chinese company; https://www.eyguitarmusic.com/
I thought I'd give them a try and hesitantly ordered both American Standard Jazz Bass and a Standard Telecaster 3 ply pickguards from them for a little less than $20 including $6 shipping. I wasn't expecting much for $6-$7 each.
They arrived today and I put them on. The one for my CV Jazz fit like it had come from the factory with it on and the one for my MIM Tele needs just a little filing in the neck slot so that it will fit around the control plate perfectly but it's certainly usable as is and the holes lined up perfectly.
I gotta be honest and say that if these hadn't come from this company I doubt anyone could tell them apart from a stock piece. I don't usually order from overseas because if something isn't right I want to return it and that becomes more difficult dealing internationally.
I can't vouch for any other product they distribute but these pickguards are first quality pieces. I think it's a bit ridiculous to have to pay $20 to $40 for a stock Fender pickguard so I was thrilled to find these guys sell a top notch product. If you're doing some mod or cosmetic changes and looking for a more competitive source for parts you may want to look these guys over.
Just don't ask which one is best for metal.
Is it just me or is the name Squier inherently embarrassing?
I just think the word itself has a connotation of being a Fender Junior or a Fender for babies (regardless of quality). If MIA Fenders were called Squier I would sand the logo off that too (or not buy one).
I think calling them MII Fenders would help pull sales away from other brands rather than ruining the market for MIMs.
Even a classy name like Longschlong by Fender would be better than Squier. That one I would not sand off.
Dictionary Definition of SQUIRE:
1: a shield bearer or armor bearer of a knight
2: a male attendant especially on a great personage b: a man who devotedly attends a lady : gallant
3: a member of the British gentry ranking below a knight and above a gentleman b: an owner of a country estate; especially: the principal landowner in a village or district
I just think the word itself has a connotation of being a Fender Junior or a Fender for babies (regardless of quality). If MIA Fenders were called Squier I would sand the logo off that too (or not buy one).
I think calling them MII Fenders would help pull sales away from other brands rather than ruining the market for MIMs.
Even a classy name like Longschlong by Fender would be better than Squier. That one I would not sand off.
Dictionary Definition of SQUIRE:
1: a shield bearer or armor bearer of a knight
2: a male attendant especially on a great personage b: a man who devotedly attends a lady : gallant
3: a member of the British gentry ranking below a knight and above a gentleman b: an owner of a country estate; especially: the principal landowner in a village or district
My Squier VM Jazz Bass V. I upgraded the standard controls with a J-Retro and modified the standard pickguard.
Still thinking about replacing the stock bridge, but I'm somewhat sceptical about the cost:effect ratio ;-) Besides that, adding the J-Retro improved the sound beyond my expectations!
I'd like that number now
Still thinking about replacing the stock bridge, but I'm somewhat sceptical about the cost:effect ratio ;-) Besides that, adding the J-Retro improved the sound beyond my expectations!
I'd like that number now
You keep using that word SQUIRE. I do not think it means what you think it means
Fender, under the ownership of CBS, acquired the SQUIER brand name in 1965 when it bought a USA based string making firm
if YOU can 'play', the name 'shouldn't' matter. folks will still say 'omg, saw some cat last night KILLIN' IT on a Squier!'
i've been playing Carvin for 20 years. the past 3 gigs i have been rockin' the Squier (modified, but still a Squier). all people say is 'man, that looks/sounds great'. ANYONE who plays my Squier says 'It plays like buttah'. and it does.
get over your name issues, seriously. let your fingers do the talking.
Fender, under the ownership of CBS, acquired the SQUIER brand name in 1965 when it bought a USA based string making firm
if YOU can 'play', the name 'shouldn't' matter. folks will still say 'omg, saw some cat last night KILLIN' IT on a Squier!'
i've been playing Carvin for 20 years. the past 3 gigs i have been rockin' the Squier (modified, but still a Squier). all people say is 'man, that looks/sounds great'. ANYONE who plays my Squier says 'It plays like buttah'. and it does.
get over your name issues, seriously. let your fingers do the talking.
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