Nicko Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Bought a squier CV 70s P Bass yesterday, as a back up to my American special. I tried it I the shop and liked the sound, but not the looks. They offered me a £250 trade in for my old pank the deal was done. Got it home and played it through my old practie amp. Didn't sound anything special, but its a back up after all. Tookit to practice last night and it sounded totally awesome. I've used the same rig (Ashdown MAG 300??) with my main bass and every now and then it sounds brilliant, but last night it was just plug in and "wow". I shall no dount be searching in vain to recreate the sound with my gigging set up, but if I get anywhere close the american will be getting little use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Sounds good, looks like Squier have hit the right combination with body woods, neck materials and pickups. Not heard one of these but the Matt Freeman Sig Precision also sounds amazing and pretty sure it`s the same construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Yes I fixed one up off eBay - it was totally awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I think the quality and price point of Squiers is excellent. Easily usable as working instrument with good sound and reliability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 I love Squiers - especially the Korean and Indonesian ones. I've noticed that the second hand price is creeping up (not so much for the Chinese ones). Maybe people are waking up to their fantastic good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 My Indonesian P-Bass Special is my main gigging bass and is lovely to play. Bargain price second hand and in immaculate condition after a quick clean up. I fitted a pair of QPs (P/J) and a Hipshot d-tuner. It now stands me at about £300 all in. Fabulous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Yep, my gigging bass for a while was a Korean Squier Precision. If only I could get away from the hoodoo that says I must have a Fender, as like I`ve said above, the Matt Freeman Precision sounds great, I`ve heard a good few bands with these and all have been great. Our very own Bassix uses one and his tone is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landwomble Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Good aren't they. Just put my first set of flats on a bass on mine and I'm gigging it tomorrow and leaving my mid nineties fender jazz at home... Love how light it is, the sheer tone and it's a looker. Win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I picked up a 60s CV P here last year and straight off the bat it became my main gigging bass. It sounds amazing and plays beautifully. The only major thing I changed was putting a J neck on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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