Just bought a JV P Bass and MIJ P

[thedontcarebear]

Went to try a MIJ P Bass and the dude had a JV Squier too, so bought them both, with a couple of cases! Will put some pics up in a bit if people are interested.

[thedontcarebear]

The one on the left (or top) is a no-name one, which is very nice, the middle is the MIJ Fender, and the last is the Fender Squier JV.

[Sean]

So how do they compare soundwise, build wise and generally?

They all sure are very purrdy!

Edited July 27, 2007 by Sean

[thedontcarebear]

I literally only got back 30 minutes ago, I want to clean the 2 new (to me) ones up a bit then I'll compare properly, the JV has a badass on it too, and I noticed with the JV that the tuners go the other way (strings are strung correctly though), but on the back of them the spiral bit thingy (that's a technical term) is the other way round to most basses I've played.

[john_the_bass]

do you mind if i ask what the JV set you back? Looks like a really nice one

[neilb]

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='37912' date='Jul 27 2007, 05:44 PM']I literally only got back 30 minutes ago, I want to clean the 2 new (to me) ones up a bit then I'll compare properly, the JV has a badass on it too, and I noticed with the JV that the tuners go the other way (strings are strung correctly though), but on the back of them the spiral bit thingy (that's a technical term) is the other way round to most basses I've played.[/quote]


Reverse tuners is the recognised nomenclature for such devices......................

[paul, the]

So how does the..er.. sunburst one with the white pickguard and maple neck sound?

[Bassassin]

Both of them will have been built in the same factory.

Does the no-name bass have anything on it at all, country of manufacture or a serial number, perhaps?

Jon.

[thedontcarebear]

[quote name='Bassassin' post='37998' date='Jul 27 2007, 10:46 PM']Does the no-name bass have anything on it at all, country of manufacture or a serial number, perhaps?[/quote]

That bass is pretty new, I've been told by a few places that Tokai made them.

[Sharkfinger]

[quote name='thedontcarebear' post='37912' date='Jul 27 2007, 05:44 PM']I literally only got back 30 minutes ago, I want to clean the 2 new (to me) ones up a bit then I'll compare properly, the JV has a badass on it too, and I noticed with the JV that the tuners go the other way (strings are strung correctly though), but on the back of them the spiral bit thingy (that's a technical term) is the other way round to most basses I've played.[/quote]

By the looks of it, you have one of the very first JV Squiers: big Fender logo, with little "Squier series" logo. Collector's item. Well done! I'm pretty certain that the maple board makes it a '57 re-issue, rather than a '62 like mine. Would also be interested in how much it cost and how they compare (I don't have a "modern" P).

Edited July 29, 2007 by Sharkfinger

[martthebass]

Yup, I had a '82 P bass '57 re-issue just like that. Strap button on the back of the headstock and one piece pick guard. Wish I hadn't sold it....sob