iconic Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1377676499' post='2190090'] No. [/quote] I like that ..is it called Antigua? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 [quote name='iconic' timestamp='1377676683' post='2190096'] I like that ..is it called Antigua? [/quote] AKA "mushroom-burst"!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 IIRC Antigua was never supposed to look like that. The paint went wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1377676982' post='2190104'] IIRC Antigua was never supposed to look like that. The paint went wrong. [/quote] do we know of an artists impression of how it was supposed to look? i must admit that photo does make it look glossy and vaguely appealling but in the flesh in raw daylight it really is the most putrid hue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Rider Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1377676635' post='2190092'] .....however, we did get: [/quote] That's LUSH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 [quote name='Ghost Rider' timestamp='1377678542' post='2190124'] That's LUSH!!! [/quote] Isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Rider Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1377680826' post='2190161'] Isn't it? [/quote] Got GAS attack. AGAIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 [quote name='Ghost Rider' timestamp='1377678542' post='2190124'] That's LUSH!!! [/quote] My eyes! Ze googles zey do nothing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 [quote name='Pestie' timestamp='1377619112' post='2189490'] I have a lovely CV Precision which I really like. However, I have the chance of a lovely 1983 USA Precision. Now this might sound daft but will the 83 be so much better than the 2010 Chinese made CV? I just don't know because I really like the CV but also like old basses. Can anybody help please? Thanks Mike(Pestie) [/quote] Mike, like others have said, it really is all in the hands. You can get every spec, description and measurement you want, but it will never be a substitute for holding it and playing it. Even if you play it, it may not be set up the way you like it, and you'll often need to be able to assess whether it can be, can the action go lower? Is the neck relief right for you? etc. You like this CV, so if it feels really good, that's the one. I've played a few and they look well made and feel good. I doubt it really needs upgrades, but if it does it will probably be the electronics and pickup. I would also be tempted to get a good luthier to replace the nut with a well cut bone or corian one, that can make quite a difference in tone and sustain, and give it a good set up. I'm still in love with the 1983 USA Jazz you sold me. I leveled and dressed the frets as obviously the higher ones were almost fresh while the lower frets were more worn, that's made a difference - I can get the action lower. The neck tilt adjuster is very useful too. But it's all in the neck, and this one is my dream Fender neck, the most comfortable neck in all dimensions, shallow and slim, it's gorgeous to play. It's my only bass now. Oh, and the Bass Doc made a lovely brushed gold PG for it So I think you'll be perfectly fine with your Squier CV. If you fancied it, you could always buy a Fender USA Body from the Stratosphere (ReliableFender) on ebay, he has lots of loaded bodies you could fit the Squier neck to if you wanted to go that way. I have bout from him before, excellent service. [url="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-STRATosphere/_i.html?_nkw=loaded+Precision&submit=Search&_sid=105525814"]http://stores.ebay.co.uk/The-STRATosphere/_i.html?_nkw=loaded+Precision&submit=Search&_sid=105525814[/url] All the best, Nx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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