agroupuk Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 Hey folks, I finally took the plunge and bought a new Squier Reissue Jazz bass today. The guy in the shop couldnt believe how fast it flew out (he only got it in 10 mins before I got there hehe) Been wanting one like this for a while but there was never one in a shop I could look at locally and had held off from internet purchasing one ... well... just in case build quality was off. Picked it up in the shop and it felt right. Nice neck, nice spacing, light, tactile and a superb smooth shape. Plays really nicey and sounds awesome! Anyhow - heres a few pics. [attachment=25069:DSC_0375.jpg] [attachment=25070:DSC_0370.jpg] [attachment=25071:DSC_0371.jpg] [attachment=25072:DSC_0372.jpg] Cheers! Edd Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 I played one of these Classic Vibe Jazzes the other week. It was simply stunning to play & sounded awesome, even through the cheap Peavey combo in the shop. Still very tempted to go back and get it! The basswood body seems to have just the right amount of resonance, too. Lovely things. Quote
simon1964 Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 (edited) I bought one of these a few weeks back, and fitted a fretless neck. They're amazing value, and really look the part too. Edited May 12, 2009 by simon1964 Quote
EBS_freak Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 Yup. Squier have really upped their game. Nice - I tried one out a couple of weeks ago and was actually very impressed. Great value for money I though. Quote
dannybuoy Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 A different topic maybe, but I've always wondered why vintage / vintage-style basses have the thumbrest in that position? Surely it would make more sense to have it on the other side of the strings where your thumb goes?! Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 [quote name='dannybuoy' post='486036' date='May 12 2009, 03:28 PM']A different topic maybe, but I've always wondered why vintage / vintage-style basses have the thumbrest in that position? Surely it would make more sense to have it on the other side of the strings where your thumb goes?![/quote] It's because Leo Fender originally envisaged the newly designed electric version of the double bass being played with the right hand thumb. The block below the strings was designed as a 'finger rest.' Quote
Sibob Posted May 12, 2009 Posted May 12, 2009 Nice one, the Classic Vibe look great!! I recently bought a Squier Deluxe 5, and completely agree that Squier have upped their game! Rather impressed! Si Quote
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