Musicman20 Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 I have read around that the Squier Classic Vibe frets (vintage) are quite slim and wear fairly fast.... Has anyone else experienced it or is it a load of rubbish? Quote
Davout Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 I think they are what's called Medium Jumbo frets. Get some flatwound strrings. They will reduce fret wear. Tony. Quote
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 [quote name='Davout' post='1296844' date='Jul 8 2011, 09:40 AM']I think they are what's called Medium Jumbo frets. Get some flatwound strrings. They will reduce fret wear. Tony.[/quote] Even Nickels, Coated strings or Round-cored Round-Wounds are kinder than Hex-Cored Stainless rounds. Just in case you don't like [s]punctures[/s] flats. Quote
redstriper Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 They are thin vintage frets as fitted to the old Fenders which came with flats as standard and now also fitted on the American Vintage and Mex Classic series. Rounds will obviously wear them quicker and I suppose they won't last as long as jumbo frets but I wouldn't lose any sleep. Quote
mcnach Posted July 9, 2011 Posted July 9, 2011 [quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1296605' date='Jul 7 2011, 11:18 PM']Did you hear it from this lot, perchance? [/quote] ha ha ha, I vote for this Quote
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) Even if they do wear more rapidly, would it be an issue? I've never needed a re-fret. In fact, I've never even needed a stone & level... (Edit- I don't own a CV, I was thinking in general terms) When re-fretting, either spec harder frets (stainless steel!!!) or bigger ones that'll take the wear better? Edited July 10, 2011 by Lfalex v1.1 Quote
Chris2112 Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 Yeah, they're small frets but I've never noticed any wear on the two CV Jazz basses I've had (mind you, one was new and the other nearly new). I wouldn't let it bother you. Quote
redstriper Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 If you've never played a bass with thin vintage frets, they might surprise you. They make for smoother slides and faster runs - I love them. Quote
dave_bass5 Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) Ive been gigging my CV Jazz neck for over a year now and i dont see any sign of fret ware. To be honest ive never noticed any on any bass ive owned although i do admit to not keeping them for too long in the past. As Steve says, they make a nice difference if you like that sort of thing. The vintage frets were the big selling point for me on the Laklands ive had. At first i didnt notice them on my 55-01 (my first Lakland) but no wonder it was so easy to play. Edited July 11, 2011 by dave_bass5 Quote
dan670844 Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='redstriper' post='1298242' date='Jul 9 2011, 02:29 PM']They are thin vintage frets as fitted to the old Fenders which came with flats as standard and now also fitted on the American Vintage and Mex Classic series. Rounds will obviously wear them quicker and I suppose they won't last as long as jumbo frets but I wouldn't lose any sleep.[/quote] Vintage dunlop 6230's The best, i.e. Fullerton Jazzers and old Jap Jazzers, not into these new fangled jumbo jobs they slow yah down ! loving these squiers the classic vibe '60s and the 3TS sunburst rose wood vintage modified jazz these two are great guitars and for the money outstanding, IMAO they play much better than the Mexi stds. All the ones I have played, play great, and have had a proper fret profile and set up.If they did the CV '60s with a 7.25 inch radius neck, that would be a great real world gigging bass for me, not so expensive so it does matter if its trashed or stolen. I might get one even so, so I can leave my old girls at home for pubs and clubs and what not Quote
Musicman20 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Posted July 12, 2011 Well once my SR P bass sells ill be ordering a CV P in Fiesta Red. Seems like a much nicer backup to have (note, ill probably not refer to it as a backup, itll probably be the main gigged bass!) Quote
dave_bass5 Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Musicman20' post='1300961' date='Jul 12 2011, 01:17 PM']Well once my SR P bass sells ill be ordering a CV P in Fiesta Red. Seems like a much nicer backup to have (note, ill probably not refer to it as a backup, itll probably be the main gigged bass!)[/quote] About Bloody time What made you sell the SR? Have you thought about one of the Matt Freeman Basses? Pretty much the same as the CV P but in nicer colours. Edited July 12, 2011 by dave_bass5 Quote
mcnach Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='dave_bass5' post='1300974' date='Jul 12 2011, 01:24 PM']Have you thought about one of the Matt Freeman Basses? Pretty much the same as the CV P but in nicer colours.[/quote] and *maple* fingerboards, yum. I love my red CV P, but I'm a sucker for maple. Quote
Musicman20 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Posted July 12, 2011 I did think about the MF, but isn't it more money? Plus, not sure I want maple. Hmmm Quote
xilddx Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1296605' date='Jul 7 2011, 11:18 PM']Did you hear it from this lot, perchance? [/quote] Is that the Talkbass membership? Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='silddx' post='1301663' date='Jul 12 2011, 10:07 PM']Is that the Talkbass membership?[/quote] No, worst, that's the EBMM Forum initiation for young disciples. Quote
dave_bass5 Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1301675' date='Jul 12 2011, 10:17 PM']No, worst, that's the EBMM Forum initiation for young disciples.[/quote] :-). They also cut your tounge out so you can't talk about any othe gear, or mention any defects. Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='mcnach' post='1301482' date='Jul 12 2011, 07:33 PM']and *maple* fingerboards, yum. I love my red CV P, but I'm a sucker for maple.[/quote] Oh you mean.... like this one? Quote
dave_bass5 Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Gareth. Buy the maple MF, then I'll swap you the neck for mine and pay you the difference ;-) Quote
mcnach Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1301683' date='Jul 12 2011, 10:25 PM']Oh you mean.... like this one? [/quote] very much like that, yes Quote
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