NBD: Squier CV60s Jazz - finally! + review

[goonieman]

Hi All,

I have been GAS'ing for ages for a CV60s Jazz and finally one came up on gumtree recently. (These are VERY hard to find on the 2nd hand market nowadays - what gives?)

Someone slap me some skin.

I had played a precision a few years ago, as well as a CV stratocaster, and I owned a CV telecaster - so I could recall that they were great.

However, I was not prepared for the level of greatness - reminding me actually how stellar these instruments are. In fact, I think that the bass series are somehow a level above the guitars. I don't know why this may be - but it is my experience.

[u]Construction[/u]:

AAA. I mean really... REALLY?! The neck pocket is tight as a ducks backside, as is the pickguard fit (see photo). I usually find - even on some Fender USA - there is some space or fit errors. But this CV is TIGHT yo.

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The strings alignment is absolutely bang-on. It is not even 0.5mm off at the pole pieces on each string. That is a tight error margin - and usually a dead giveaway on sub-par instruments.

The nut, sadly, is that junk plastic material - but still cut perfectly.

The neck is slinky and the gloss finish to die for. I think this is a 2011, and the stickiness of the varnish is all but gone.

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Fret finish quality is outstanding - on a par with with USA fenders. I'm not even kidding. They are also level!

[u]Hardware[/u]:

Nothing new here: it's all great - except the tuners which are in the 'acceptable' category. The bridge is obviously the star of the show.

[u]Sound:[/u]

Treble pup has a mid-scoop, and a good dose of growl (i'd prefer more - but i'm fussy).
Neck is more balanced (no scoop) and the tone is very round, with plenty of bottom end.


...in all in all, another glowing review. I'm a very happy person today.

[discreet]

The CVs are great instruments. I think they're hard to find second hand because people hang on to them - a good sign.

[Fisheth]

If the CV is like my VM basses. They're amazing instruments, finding one second hand is tough to do.

[goonieman]

Yeah, this has certainly got me thinking about actually taking the plunge on a VM.

[discreet]

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Yeah, this has certainly got me thinking about actually taking the plunge on a VM.
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Go for it. I had a SQ VM Jazz V and it played and sounded great, good build too. I only moved it because it turned out I'm a four-string man.

[fender73]

I've done 50+ gigs with mine. Plays and sounds great, a real plug and play bass. It's been 100% reliable too.

[NoirBass]

I love the Squier CV's

I bought the 60's P first and liked it so much I hunted down a 60's CV Jazz and a James Johnston Jazz. These three are my mainstays for all my gigs.

I'm still to find a 50's CV P though to complete the collection.