vintage v4 bass?????? will it withstand gigs?????? quality???

[dalgliesh1990]

iv been playing guitar for 3 years now, but im getting bored of it and want play bass, i dont want to spend over 200 pounds and i dont want a "first bass" because ino they fall apart after a while, i need a bass that will withstand gigging and have a good sound. is the vintage v4 any good???? ino they make good guitars just wondering about bass

if not any other suggestions for guitars, preferably NOT squire

thanks

[BottomEndian]

[quote name='dalgliesh1990' post='494315' date='May 21 2009, 02:56 PM']...preferably NOT squire[/quote]
Any reason? The Vintage Modified and Classic Vibe ranges are well-respected instruments, with quite a few people preferring them over "genuine" MIM or MIA Fenders.

[Buzz]

I ??????? think ?????? it ???????? probably ???????? can????????
Sorry, excessive question marks in the title lead to bleeding eyes and a small amount of anger at people doing stupid things.


Right, first things first. Leave your opinon about "first" basses at the door, and don't pick it up next time you walk past it. A modern budget bass will be pefectly fine for almost anything you can throw at it.

The Vintage V4 gets good reviews on here, and I can speak for a substantial amount of people when I say the Squier (note the spelling) are brilliant basses for £200. The Vintage Modified and Classic Vibe basses are better than Fender's Mexican basses.

Here, have some reading material, basschatters reviews of the Squier Vintage Modified Precision:
[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=12694"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=12694[/url] ('57 style, aka, modern p-bass)
[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=111"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=111[/url] (Telebbass version with the large silver humbucker at the neck)

The only Squiers you have to avoid are the Affinity series, and even then, if you can find a good one they're still good beaters.

Edited May 21, 2009 by Buzz

[OldGit]

Have a look at these recent threads. They should give you some ideas...

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=39330&view=findpost&p=391390"]Budget basses that do a pro job[/url]


[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=48979&view=findpost&p=487622"]Best Budget P bass up to £250[/url]

+1 on Squier VM jazz basses

Oh and welcome and congratulations on finding the true path

Edited May 21, 2009 by OldGit

[dalgliesh1990]

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='494321' date='May 21 2009, 03:01 PM']Any reason? The Vintage Modified and Classic Vibe ranges are well-respected instruments, with quite a few people preferring them over "genuine" MIM or MIA Fenders.[/quote]

When i said not squire i meant the affinity range, i need a quality instrument that will last me, i will take a look into the vintage and classic thanks

[fleabag]

[quote name='dalgliesh1990' post='494355' date='May 21 2009, 03:25 PM']When i said not squire i meant the affinity range, i need a quality instrument that will last me, i will take a look into the vintage and classic thanks[/quote]


Well, i can vouch for the Squier Vintage Modified, because i have one. A fretless - its bloody amazing for the price. I picked up an unmarked, ' never left the house or seen a gig ' sample in Sunbursty for £150.

[dalgliesh1990]

[quote name='fleabag' post='494375' date='May 21 2009, 03:45 PM']Well, i can vouch for the Squier Vintage Modified, because i have one. A fretless - its bloody amazing for the price. I picked up an unmarked, ' never left the house or seen a gig ' sample in Sunbursty for £150.[/quote]


150? your very lucky then

is the vintage modidfied better than the classic? do both come in pbass and jazz?

[Shire]

I have a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass and its an amazing bass for the money. It feels like it should cost double what it does, the quality is amazing imo

[BottomEndian]

[quote name='dalgliesh1990' post='494400' date='May 21 2009, 04:07 PM']150? your very lucky then

is the vintage modidfied better than the classic? do both come in pbass and jazz?[/quote]
Behold! The VM range:
[url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?section=basses&subcat=vintagemodifiedseries"]http://www.squierguitars.com/products/sear...emodifiedseries[/url]
And the Classic Vibe series:
[url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?section=basses&subcat=classicvibeseries"]http://www.squierguitars.com/products/sear...assicvibeseries[/url]
P and J in each range, but they're just... different. No "better" or "worse".

If you're coming from guitar, you might be more comfortable with the Jazz neck: slimmer all round than the P, with a tighter string spacing down by the nut.

[dalgliesh1990]

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='494418' date='May 21 2009, 04:22 PM']Behold! The VM range:
[url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?section=basses&subcat=vintagemodifiedseries"]http://www.squierguitars.com/products/sear...emodifiedseries[/url]
And the Classic Vibe series:
[url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?section=basses&subcat=classicvibeseries"]http://www.squierguitars.com/products/sear...assicvibeseries[/url]
P and J in each range, but they're just... different. No "better" or "worse".

If you're coming from guitar, you might be more comfortable with the Jazz neck: slimmer all round than the P, with a tighter string spacing down by the nut.[/quote]
thanks, is there much difference in sound between the p and jazz

[BottomEndian]

[quote name='Shire' post='494414' date='May 21 2009, 04:20 PM']I have a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass and its an amazing bass for the money. It feels like it should cost double what it does, the quality is amazing imo [/quote]
I concur wholeheartedly. I've had my VMJ fretless for two days, and it's fast becoming my go-to bass. Just lovely.

[BottomEndian]

[quote name='dalgliesh1990' post='494423' date='May 21 2009, 04:24 PM']thanks, is there much difference in sound between the p and jazz[/quote]
In a nutshell, yes.

The "Search" link up top there ^^^^ is very useful.

Try this thread for starters: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=17627"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=17627[/url]

[Shire]

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='494418' date='May 21 2009, 04:22 PM']If you're coming from guitar, you might be more comfortable with the Jazz neck: slimmer all round than the P, with a tighter string spacing down by the nut.[/quote]

I came from playing guitar for 6 years to bass and the first bass I bought was the VMJ Squier. It just felt more natural than the telebass I tried. I also have a 71 Fender Musicmaster (shortscale) which is a joy to play too and the scale is great if you've come from the world of guitar

[OldGit]

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='494428' date='May 21 2009, 04:28 PM']In a nutshell, yes.

The "Search" link up top there ^^^^ is very useful.

Try this thread for starters: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=17627"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=17627[/url][/quote]


and the Wiki, also up there at the top ..
Many of the questions you are thinking of asking have been addressed there

The search is a tad unwieldy but if you go to the bit of the forum dealing with teh stuff you are interested in, bass guitars, for example, there is a search at bottom left that is specific to that bit..

If you don't find stuff, ask again. Someone will know or point you to bits where it's explained or discussed ...

[markdavid]

[quote name='dalgliesh1990' post='494400' date='May 21 2009, 03:07 PM']150? your very lucky then

is the vintage modidfied better than the classic? do both come in pbass and jazz?[/quote]

The classic vibe is generally regarded as being slightly better in terms of build quality and hardware, the vm and classic vibe series both do p bass and jazz models , these two are quite highly regarded [url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0303075505"]Classic vibe jazz[/url] [url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0303070572"]Classic vibe precision[/url]

[Delberthot]

I always maintain that you can gig with any bass providing it isn't damaged in some way like a badly bowed neck or faulty electronics.

In fact I would happily accept a dare for someone to give me the worst pile of garbage they could and I will do an entire gig with it.


Before I got my gold Warmoth I did several gigs with one of these although not the same colour I would add:

[url="http://cgi.ebay.com/PINK-Metallic-Electric-BASS-JAZZ-style-gigbag-Strap-NEW_W0QQitemZ320372982879QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item4a97b7c45f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4%7C65%3A15%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A200"]http://cgi.ebay.com/PINK-Metallic-Electric...3A1%7C294%3A200[/url]

[PaleAngel_90]

I'd like to know an actual fact-based opinion in the Vintage V4 Vs Squier Classic 60's Vibe P-bass. No fanboying, just facts please. I'm considering which one to buy and I want good quality that doesn't break my bank account.

[Dan Dare]

2 hours ago, PaleAngel_90 said:

I'd like to know an actual fact-based opinion in the Vintage V4 Vs Squier Classic 60's Vibe P-bass. No fanboying, just facts please. I'm considering which one to buy and I want good quality that doesn't break my bank account.

 

Go and try them. Then you can make up your own mind, free of "fanboying" ☺️

[Lozz196]

2 hours ago, PaleAngel_90 said:

I'd like to know an actual fact-based opinion in the Vintage V4 Vs Squier Classic 60's Vibe P-bass. No fanboying, just facts please. I'm considering which one to buy and I want good quality that doesn't break my bank account.

I’ve had one of the original CV Precisions, and a Tony Butler Sig V4. If I had to say which felt more substantial I’d go for the V4, it just had a more “reassuring” feel about it, but then that may be due to being modelled on a 70s Precision, they were quite chunky! That’s not to put down the CV though. Both basses sounded great, and played great too. I’d say the best way to choose between them is go for the colour you like most as aside from the “which would I choose to hit someone with” factor there really wasn’t enough between them to recommend one over the other.

[iconic]

No, it won't, if you are in a Who tribute band. 

 

Otherwise, certainly it will hold together, plenty of old 50's Fenders about and, that Vintage will be better nailed together. 

[Dan Dare]

13 minutes ago, iconic said:

No, it won't, if you are in a Who tribute band. 

 

Otherwise, certainly it will hold together, plenty of old 50's Fenders about and, that Vintage will be better nailed together. 

 

Tbf, life in a Clash tribute band is more risky for a P bass...

[Geek99]

How do you persuade zombies back into the grave ?  12 years is more than I’ve ever seen before, I think

[MacDaddy]

10 hours ago, Geek99 said:

How do you persuade zombies back into the grave ?  12 years is more than I’ve ever seen before, I think

By excessive use of the question mark?

[Geek99]

1 hour ago, MacDaddy said:

By excessive use of the question mark????????????? 

Fixed 

[mikel]

On 21/05/2009 at 14:56, dalgliesh1990 said:

iv been playing guitar for 3 years now, but im getting bored of it and want play bass, i dont want to spend over 200 pounds and i dont want a "first bass" because ino they fall apart after a while, i need a bass that will withstand gigging and have a good sound. is the vintage v4 any good???? ino they make good guitars just wondering about bass

if not any other suggestions for guitars, preferably NOT squire

thanks

I have Vintage SG copy. Its excellent, cant fault the build or intonation. I gig it when playing 6 string.