Cygnus x-1 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'm thinking of buying a Jazz style bass for £250 ish, at the moment i'm considering Squier CV Jazz and Tokai ABJ35 jazz sound. Any opinions, or even other suggestions? I had a USA Jazz many years ago so thats the type of bass I want. Any suggestions apreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Can't go wrong with a CV Jazz, they really are super! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 If there's a bad word said against the CV basses I'd be surprised/amazed. That isn't to say that they are perfect but for the money you are 'unlikely' to find a better Fender styled bass available in this price range! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny-lad Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I've not heard anything bad said about the classic vibe series...my classic vibe 60s precision is awesome aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 don't forget the Vintage Modified with maple neck and black blocks... awesome bass... and mine has real inlaid blocks in the neck... not painted on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Last CV Jazz I tried was very good indeed. Even better given the price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_bass Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 My cv jazz is amazing. Bought on here and can't put it down. Maybe I will end up getting rid of my other bass after all as it not getting any use - the cv juts feels so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Have a look at my review [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=63093"]here[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 What they all said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Well let me add my piece... I was longing for a tele style p-bass, the old '51 model with the small single coil pickup and I have heard so much about these CV Chinese Squiers that I took the trouble to go down to Denmark Street and try one. My intention was to just try it and compare it with a real Fender 51 style, and I was lucky to find both a Sting model and that Squier one. What impressed me the most was the faithful sound reproduction of the Squier compared to the real thing. The bass sounded so mellow I couldn't help falling in love with it, the neck is a joy to play too, perfectly fitted to the body, and the frets are the smaller vintage type but work very well with this particular bass. I like a good chunky 4 stringer and this fitted the bill. What I was unable to do is justify spending the extra money on the Fender made in Japan Sting model hence after a bit of careful decision making time I settled for this lovely Squier to which I since fitted a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound and I have never looked back. Having said that, and after having read the good review of Mr. OutToPlayJazz I am now in the market for a Squier CV, which will soon compliment my collection. I am kicking myself because back in the 80's I had a JV Japanese Jazz and sold it in a moment of madness, and I wish I had kept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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