mashup Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I have a lovely Fender Road Worn 50's P bass which since purchase has seen hardly any use unfortunately due to my band splitting up. As a result Im now contemplating selling/trading it in the classifieds to release some cash that is tied into it. I f that happens, i will use some of the cash from the sale for a cheaper replacement Precision style bass. But i don't want it be no slouch! My requirements are that it be under £300 new or used (preferably used though), sounds great & that it is as lightweight as can be (no heavier than 8.5lbs max) Having looked around online & on this forum, a few names keep popping up:- Squier Classic Vibe Precision, Squier Vintage Modified Precision, Vintage V4, Bass Collection Power Bass. Would i take a big, noticable quality dip on any of these coming from my Fender RW 50's P? Can you recommend any of these listed as my best buy or point me elsewhere? Thanks, Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) The Squier VM series is very highly rated on here, although, if you could squeeze an extra hundred or so you'll be able to pick up a used Japanese P like i did. Mine was £380 i think. Liam Edited May 29, 2012 by LiamPodmore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) Yamaha BB414/5.. G. Edited May 29, 2012 by geoffbyrne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Squier CVP gets my vote. Lovely necks, small frets and very well put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 My Squire CV 60's Precision fits your requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashup Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the replies. Is the Matt Freeman Squire the same as the CV 60's P? Edited May 29, 2012 by mashup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 [quote name='mashup' timestamp='1338289444' post='1672085'] Thanks for the replies. Is the Matt Freeman Squire the same as the CV 50's P? [/quote] No, its essentially the same as the CV 60's P. Much, much better looking IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 you get a maple board on the Matt Freeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Either Matt Freenan, Bass collection (if you can find one) or a Westfield Pbass is pretty decent for the price. Still have mine in stock after 8 years BSB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Fender Precision Lyte? More P/J hybrid, but certainly lightweight - they go for £300-350 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus x-1 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Matt Freeman P is great (I have one) but these are also very good, at a good price too, HTH http://www.djmmusic.com/ItemMatrix.asp?GroupCode=V4-BASS&MatrixType=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashup Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 How about this:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110885995001?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Would it be light weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Its probably worth asking the seller. I think mine was just under 8.5lbs but im sure they vary slightly. I could weigh mine tonight but it has a Lakland neck on it and different bridge so it wouldn't be an accurate stock weight. I can tell you its the lightest bass ive ever owned, even lighter than my CV Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashup Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1338304490' post='1672430'] Its probably worth asking the seller. I think mine was just under 8.5lbs but im sure they vary slightly. I could weigh mine tonight but it has a Lakland neck on it and different bridge so it wouldn't be an accurate stock weight. I can tell you its the lightest bass ive ever owned, even lighter than my CV Jazz. [/quote] Thanks. I just sent him a message asking about the weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairyhaw Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1338293504' post='1672204'] Fender Precision Lyte? More P/J hybrid, but certainly lightweight - they go for £300-350 ish. [/quote] You read my mind - that was the first bass I thought of too. Cracking necks on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 The Squier CVs are good, but, having played a RW, and owned a CV, you will notice the difference in quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBbass Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 All I'll say is, you'll need to either get them weighed or try them out yourself in that department. Wood varies. I'd personally look at the VM or CV Squier basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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