Biaeothanata-Bassist Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) I don't know if i'm behind the times on these but i've only just spotted them and wow, severe case of GAS over these now. I've just seen the black one with maple blocked and bound fretboard so i had to look in to it more. Total bargain at £364 (GAK/Gear4Music). They're absolutely beautiful, have a nice profiled neck (if the specs i've compared them on are anything to go by) and the vintage tint thick lacquer on the neck will really made that punch come out of them. Why Fender, why do this when i'm skint. WHY? Edited September 1, 2014 by Biaeothanata-Bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I really like the look of these, but why do they keep doing such lovely basses with basswood bodies? Alder please, or ash to be period-correct (spose it would bump the price up tho). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaners Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I would take one in CAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biaeothanata-Bassist Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1409605398' post='2541526'] I really like the look of these, but why do they keep doing such lovely basses with basswood bodies? Alder please, or ash to be period-correct (spose it would bump the price up tho). [/quote] To be fair Lozz, if they did it in alder, it would just be the Fender 70's Precision Bass which is the exact same bass with a white alder body. I agree though, using basswood is a bit poor but it still sounds good and is a bit of a lighter wood which is handy for people like me! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 To be fair I just bought a Squier Bass VI which is Basswood and it doesn't feel that much lighter than my Precisions, if at all. I can't however compare the tonal characteristics fairly though as it's quite a different beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmit Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Man, the classic vibe range are top quality, I'm sure this is an awesome bass. I sold my CV because I didn't like the tomato soup red that was available at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I've never seen the problem with basswood. Sounds great, isn't too heavy, keeps the price down, what's not to like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 It's a soft wood though, very easily dinged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1409611788' post='2541612'] It's a soft wood though, very easily dinged. [/quote] Meh. I buy my basses to play them. I realise others are more concerned about aesthetics though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I just find that bsswood, when pushed, there`s just a bit of "heft" lacking. Not much, and in all honesty I would only notice it in direct comparison to an alder/ash-bodied bass (and they`d have to be the same type of bass too). If it were just on its own no way would I be able to go "oh, that bass is made of basswood". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I've played a Matt Freeman sig and it felt wonderful. Sounded good too but it was at shop volumes and to be honest I was more taken with the Fender Bassman valve monster I was playing it through! I've never owned a basswood P bass so can't comment on any tonal shortcomings but I've never noticed anything onthe ones I have tried. Not questioning your expertise of course, Lozz! However it's all academic as I think block inlays on a P neck look horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) I've just got myself a Classic Vibe 60's P, in Fiesta red It's absolutely awesome. Love the tone of it, and the dark tint thick lacquer looks great and the colour is absolutely gorgeous, with a flawless finish I wouldn't know it's not an alder body without direct comparison, and maybe not even then This bass is definitely lighter than my old USA Fender P, but a tad heavier than my MIA Squier PJ But well done Squier! I love mine to bits already Edited September 2, 2014 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Nearly £400 for a Squier? Blimey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 [quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1409676256' post='2542153'] Nearly £400 for a Squier? Blimey! [/quote] A very nice Squier it has to be said. The CV series is finished/built to a higher standard than the Mexican Standard basses of 10 years ago IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 [quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1409676256' post='2542153'] Nearly £400 for a Squier? Blimey! [/quote] True. It wasn`t so long ago you could buy a Mex standard P bass for this price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 These are impressive basses. There is a video of Ed Friedland playing the CV range up against the Fender originals and to be honest, the Squier CV P more than holds its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1409683842' post='2542229'] A very nice Squier it has to be said. The CV series is finished/built to a higher standard than the Mexican Standard basses of 10 years ago IMO. [/quote] Yes, almost £400 is a lot of money But you have to remember, Squier have produced a lot of very different instruments, in different factories around the world And the quality of each model is different These CV series are absolutely brilliant, I kid you not I can well recall being in music shops, when the Japan made Squiers were introduced while customers and staff spoke of them being "Jap Cr@p" .... a hideous, derogatory and incorrect misnoma I don't know how many of those people had admitted to eating their words - but many of these Squiers are now justifiably held in high esteem Yes, you may have been able to buy a Mex built Squier for rather less But again, Mexican Fenders and Squiers have moved on, and are now far better builds than they once were I picked up a CV 60's Precision the other day, and it's honestly brilliant If you haven't tried one yet - you really must The same day, I played a CV Jazz bass, and a USA Jazz, while trying out an amp (I also went straight home & plugged my CV, my Mex Jazz and my USA Jazz thru said amp (after buying it) And I have to say my own CV P bass, and the CV Jazz Squier more than held their own My CV has drawn me back to P basses - it's better than any USA P I've ever played (and I owned a couple) It might be more expensive than previous Squiers, but it's another step up in quality PS. Love the block inlays on that P neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_b Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1409715318' post='2542549'] These are impressive basses. There is a video of Ed Friedland playing the CV range up against the Fender originals and to be honest, the Squier CV P more than holds its own. [/quote] Saw this video a couple of weeks back, I actually preferred the sound of the CV Squier to the Fenders! I used to own a Squier VM Jazz in the black/ maple combination and it looked awesome, may have to look into investing in one of these as i'm after a P bass for my collection... Edited September 3, 2014 by mike_b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 [quote name='mike_b' timestamp='1409746400' post='2542886'] Saw this video a couple of weeks back, I actually preferred the sound of the CV Squier to the Fenders! [/quote] I completely agree! It sounded absolutely wicked. Can't have hurt that he ran it through a Genz Benz mind you. But yes, I thought it sounded superior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNKimage Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 That bass really is lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 [sharedmedia=core:attachments:168348] Made my own, with Jazz width necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 [quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1409839241' post='2543819'] Made my own, with Jazz width necks. [/quote] Nice Love that electro-acoustic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Kingman SCE. Best neck ever on an acoustic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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