diskwave Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Been playing drums for a few years and spent a lot on good cymbals which Covid has messed with big time so sold them and bought a sweet Classic Vibe Squire P bass for home noodling. How do they do it for the money...incredible workmanship and sounds, well, like a P bass. There's no doubt about it the balance of power is moving away from Fender, this thing is crazy good easily as good if not better than any Fender I've owned over the years and I've had a few. Surprised Fender allows it really. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Agreed, lovely basses the CV and VM ranges. I think because theres greater competition in the lower price bracket, Squier (ahem...) Fender had to up their game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskwave Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 Compared to the Mex P I had years ago and even my current VM P which is nice its light and day...just noticed the body edges and arm cut are completely smoothed over as all American Fenders are/were....it all adds the feel of quality...not super light at 8.6 Ibs but I cant put it down the neck is kind of slick and comfy.....Anyway, just felt it needed a shout out. If the American Fenders are better, what ever that means then so be it...its definitely not worth the extra £1000 to me, no way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Lots of great basses available for not too much money... Makes you wonder how companies got away with turning out expensive mediocre gear in the past.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirellithecat Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Well that does look nice - is it a new one - made in Indonesia or one of the "Made in China" ones? I have an old Squire P Bass Special Standard PJ (with a few tweaks) and it's surprisingly good too. (Rather "seen off" by the Sandberg but more enjoyable to play than my previous Fender P ..............) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskwave Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 10 hours ago, Pirellithecat said: Well that does look nice - is it a new one - made in Indonesia or one of the "Made in China" ones? I have an old Squire P Bass Special Standard PJ (with a few tweaks) and it's surprisingly good too. (Rather "seen off" by the Sandberg but more enjoyable to play than my previous Fender P ..............) Cheers. Yes Indonesian, brand new this week Its a bit of story actually. When I was 16 bk in 76 there was a punkyish band playing locally and the bassist who I got to know played a mid seventies walnut P bass just like this so Im kind of re-visiting the past in some ways, always loved the look.........Its a bit shiny and smooth but feels as good as any of the vintage P's Ive had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I hate p basses. But dayum I love those! Looks fantastic and I totally want one I may be moving towards being converted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskwave Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 53 minutes ago, gafbass02 said: I hate p basses. But dayum I love those! Looks fantastic and I totally want one I may be moving towards being converted Its ok...how many times have us olduns heard that....you'll come around, everyone does..it's an inescapable fact everyone ends up playing a P bass at some point.....peace.👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Everyone knows it's Jazz bass for learners, P bass for Pro's. 😆 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 It’s so true. I’ve always written off P basses as ‘old man basses’ Now I’m of an certain age and the strap has crept higher and the tone control lower and I quite fancy a p bass 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskwave Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 4 minutes ago, gafbass02 said: It’s so true. I’ve always written off P basses as ‘old man basses’ Now I’m of an certain age and the strap has crept higher and the tone control lower and I quite fancy a p bass 🤣 ha ha...but seriously do it but you'll prob find it weird. First thing is it'll sound rubbish in ur room noodling...kinda dry and dull sounding....but take it to a room full of people chatting and shouting and you'll see what were on about....perfect. 🎶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 1 hour ago, greavesbass said: Its ok...how many times have us olduns heard that....you'll come around, everyone does..it's an inescapable fact everyone ends up playing a P bass at some point.....peace.👍 Not me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Love the look of these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskwave Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Not me... Fair do's and u wont find many if any on the cruiser/pit scene...All I said was that I thought quite a lot of bassists at some point might enjoy playing a P bass...Just curious what do u play? Edited February 9, 2021 by greavesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I did build one once, gigged it a few times and went back to my other toys, kinda wish I’d kept it now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I do like that. That would look great sat next to this: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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