Squier Classic Vibe 60s Precision Bass review
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- Опубліковано 2 лис 2021
- Hi there!
Here´s my Squier CV 60s P-Bass, strung with old Thomastik flats.
Backing tracks by me (1st one), Quist Jam and JamTracksChannel
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I also have a red Fender Squier precision bass. It's one of the best sounding and playing basses I have ever owned, and that's over 50 years of playing, and owning many other Fender basses !!
Ver cool. These basses are truly superb value for the money. Thx a lot for watching and commenting!
Gorgeous quality instrument. And great playing as ever. Thanks !
Thx a lot, brother! 🙏🏻
So true - the squires I played all were quite fine. But most newer Fender USA were not.
These Squiers definitely rock. Thx a lot for watching and commenting, brother! 🙏🏻
I own a 2009 model identical to yours, apart from the fancy bridge (mine is the stock version with the big brass barrel saddles). I also acquired mine about seven years ago on the secondhand market. It is still 100% factory stock. Still as sweet and p-bassy as a p-bass gets. Still my #1.
These are great basses!
These MIC Classic Vibes were hidden gems! My Squier Matt Freeman P-Bass is very similar, just with a different color and maple fretboard.
I totally agree. Thx a lot for watching and commenting!
Very nice Mike, once again very good presentation, nice instrument hither. 😎👌
Cheers
Thx a lot, Sérgio! 👍🏻🙏🏻😀
Beautiful instrument and playing!
Thx so much! Glad you've enjoyed it.
Very nice instrument indeed! I’ve always been watching every video of yours with your Classic Vibe: it’s a joy to see you playing it; you make it sing, really. I myself have one of these, same colour; I bought it new in 2010 and, thanks to its finish, it’s as good as new - although I’ve played it to death because it’s my favourite bass. The gloss finish makes it very stable too: I have to adjust the truss-rod frequently on other instruments when the humidity or the weather changes, but not on the Classic Vibe.
As you say, this is a golden age for electric instruments - but sadly, maybe just for that…
By the way, very good backing tracks too! Thank you for your videos and best regards.
Thanks so much for these kind words, they are really appreciated. And nice to hear that you love your CV P-Bass as well, brother. Please stay safe and healthy, during these crazy times. All the best.
Awesome video man! I’m sold! I have a cv 70s jazz now I gotta get one of these! Amazing tone for a fraction of the price:)
Thx a lot, Nick! Glad, you like it. The CV 70s are awesome as well! All the best!
michael thanks for praising this AMAZING BASS.i have one of last production ones which i upgraded only electrics, fender 60s pup cts pods and vintage wiring AMAZING BASS FOR £$€ thanks again......
I love this bass as well. Will never sell it. All the best. 👍🏻😃
Sounds so beautiful
Thanks a lot Ben! 🙏🏻
Very cool, as always.
Thx so much, Eugene! Stay safe & healthy, brother!
What an amazing tone! Has that really nice Sean Hurley-esque quality to it - I wish I had that touch. And I think you might just have convinced me to invest in a CV 😎
Thx a lot for watching and commenting, brother. And yes, absolutely go and get one of these!
Great video ... as always
thx a lot, Martin! Your comment is highly appreciated!
awesome. I have a squier 60s jazz I'm happy with. A CV is all anyone needs assuming they don't mind doing a few finishing jobs on it.
i bet if this bass release in 60's, sir jamerson would use it.
great playing, great explained. therr's not many channel talk about mute bass accesories.
So glad you've enjoyed the video. And thanks a lot for your kind words! 🙏🏻😃
Love mine. Is my go to bass. Sold all the Fenders. Love the Squier CV series. I have the sonic blue one too!!! Best deal for a quality bass
Cool! And I have to admit, these CV 60s basses are truly amazing. The J's are stunning as well. Thx a lot for watching and commenting.
I saw a few of these basses online now, I might have to buy one so I have a bass to take with me to college, great video!
They are really great basses! Thx a lot for watching and commenting
I love this bass (vm series too). Nice video🤘
Thx a lot!
Cool bass & strings, and very nice playing! I have the VM Fretless P from Squier, and love it. But mine has roundwounds (the original Fenders are good enough), and its Ebonol nonfretboard doesn't seem to care about them. Like you, I used to play directly into my interface, but since a few days I also use a Tech 21 VT Bass DI which lets me dial in a B-15N style tone and also still go in unprocessed via its parallel out. Oh, and like you I also use Sennheiser headphones, love them - just gave my HD598SE to my brother, now using the HD560S :)
Thx a lot for the kind words. The VM basses are really good!
Take care, stay safe and healthy! 😃👍🏻
Well I could have listened to that for hours. Fantastic playing!
...and that pbass, wow... sounds like chocolate ❤️
Shame I just missed out on one like that the other day, wasn't meant to be.
Thx a lot for your kind words. These basses pop up on the second hand market from time to time. Just keep looking. 😉
@MichaelSchmittEleven Absolutely! They are fantastic for the price so fingers and toes crossed 🙏😆
Looking forward to another one of your shows 😎
2007-2010...These basses are incredible. I have a 2007 Squire Precision bass and it is fantastic. Much better than the Indonesian basses produced now. If you can find a early model fiesta red squire classic vibe bass...buy it quickly. You will be very impressed. :)
I totally agree. Thx a lot for watching and leaving a comment! A very happy and healthy new year, Gary! 😀
I came to the review and stay for the groove 👌
That's great and totally appreciated, Frank! Welcome, there's some new content coming very soon! 😀
I also have this bass and have tried numerous types of flats on it with varying degrees of success. High string tension combined with blue end-wrapping made the bass less enjoyable to play and look at for me. Recently, I found some Thomastik Jazz flats at a local music store and I am sold on them. They sound great despite not being broken in yet as they are only days old on the bass. I bet they'll play like butter in a few months. The lower string tension, combined with the matching red wrapping on the ends, make the bass easier to play and look better than ever! Still using foam as opposed to The Bass Mute though. Enjoyed the video. Vielen Dank!
Great to hear that, bro! They'll just sound better the older they get. All the best! 👍🏻😀
Amazing bass indeed. I have a 70s squier p bass with the oldschool 70s logos. I just love the cv line of basses from squier. Definitely worth it!!
Absolutely. These basses are amazing a bang for the buck. Thx a lot for watching and commenting.
I love the color!
Such a nice bass. :-)
really tasty bass playing :)
Thx a lot! Glad, you've liked it! 😀🙏🏻
The 1st Squiers were made in Japan and are still the very best Squiers ever made.
Absolutely agreed! Thx for watching and commenting! And a happy and healthy new year!
As an owner of one of these for five years i can say that this CV series is much better than the current run. Lightweight but really punchy, Hi mass bridge, brass saddles, good tuners. I paid £230 for mine. it has a few small dings and knocks but i could easily get double what I paid for it on e bay because they are such good instruments.
Totally agree, mate. 👍🏻😉
@@MichaelSchmittEleven Cheers mate. keep up the good work!
Totally weird. I have a 2010 CV 50's Tele and it doesn't have the nice hardware. Just bought a new CV P-Bass and it doesn't have it either. I guess I got screwed.
As always great video and demos. A few things to share with you. First gen Classic Vibe instruments like this one got their pickups made by ToneRider apparently. Also you mentioned the first Squiers were made in Korea. I guess you forget the Japanese ones ? JV series and following E series I think. My current 70s style Jazz Bass has pickups coming from a Korean Squier and after trying a lot of pickups, THEY're the closest to original 70s Jazz Bass pickups I could find! In my honest opinion. Cheers!
Another point abouy the tuners. Your bass doesn't have the original tuners. But the original tuners were also made by Schaller. Just not stamped.
Hi there. You're right. That's the reason for the text ("not the JV series")! 😉
Hmm interesting. I have the same tuners on my Squier VM fretless. But as I bought this bass used, I can't be sure if the tuners are original. Thx for the heads up! And for your nice words as well.
Stay safe and healthy!
Nice playing
Thx a lot! 🙏🏻
I think this is one of your finest sounding basses ....
Hi Rick, yes it definitely is! I truly love this bass! 😀 Thx for watching and commenting!
Do all bass players wear caps? Excellent video/demo, best one I've seen yet on this bass, so much that I will be going and get myself a 60's P CV. Thank you for the video. God bless!
Thx a lot for watching and your kind words! 😃 All the best! 🙏🏻
Great basses, I have the exact same one. 👍
Great choice, brother!
@@MichaelSchmittEleven I also have the crafted in China jazz of the same year. ✌
Me too. Seems we have the same taste. Really great instruments. 😀
Hello and thank you for your video. Would you recommand this bass for playing more harder genre styles like Hard Rock and Metal?
what software d you use to make your video's? I love your relaxed and informative approach btw.
Thx a lot, glad you enjoy my content. 😉 Most of the time, it's all pretty spontaneous, due to the lack of time...
I use Cubase 11 & Premiere Pro on Windows 10.
All the best. Stay safe & healthy.
Hi Michael
Thanks for the great review! What do you think about the latest squier classic vibe 60s p basses compared to the one you are reviewing in this video?? Thanks
These new Squiers are very good as well! I might do a review of one of these anytime soon. Please stay tuned. Thx a lot for watching and commenting! 😀🙏🏻
Tasty playing, and a wonderful tone. These squires really rock indeed.
I've seen Joe Dart on a Vulfpeck track with the same bass in sonic blue finish.
I'm afraid that the Bassmute could be troublesome for palm muting near the bridge, no ?
And what about the TI vs Chromes playing ?
Regards.
Thx a lot for your kind words. I really enjoy the bassmute on that bass. And while you might have to adjust the palm muting a bit, it's not really disturbing. The TI flats are phenomal strings. They react highly dynamic to the playing and different techniques! I definitely recommend them. Yeah, I've seen Joe Dart couple of times, playing a CV P-Bass. These basses are true gems.
Stay safe and take care. 👍🏻😃
This bass has become the Holy Grail of the CV basses. Absolutely impossible to find one and in Italy if you can spot one, in a matter of hours it just disappears for an higher price than it usually cost new. I missed a couple of these for few minutes... 😭😭😭😭😭
I can totally understand why that is... :-)
I wish I could buy one of those red ones now, Pino bass on a budget😍. They seem to be as rare as hen’s teeth unfortunately. I’ve been keeping an eye on multiple website but they just never seem to go up for sale, and if they do, they are asking crazy money.
The poor man's Pino, as I look like to call it. 😉 Yeah, really crazy, I paid 200,- EUR for mine. Good luck with finding one.
They are hard to find but great playing instruments. I found the sonic blue model (that is even rarer) for $225 used. I love it.
Also love the 727 shirt.
Yeah. I love classic jetliners! 😉👍🏻
@@MichaelSchmittEleven Was eight years on B727, three as F/E and five more as F/O.
@@spdscherge How cool is that, brother? The golden age of air travel... I love some X-Plane, whenever time allows...
Looks like an early CV with the Tonerider pickups. New ones have "Fender designed" pickups that are definitely lacking compared to yours .
Indeed, it is an early CV. But it's totally stock, except for the additional Bass Mute. Thx a lot for watching and commenting!
4,4 kg for a P Bass is quite heavy actually! But great review and awesome playing!
Thx a lot. Yeah, it's right on the edge of being too heavy for me, but with a good strap, it just works fine. Playability and sound wise, it's a killer bass. 😀
Thx a lot for your kind words.
I`ve been playing bass for 50 yrs. and I`m not fantastic but ok. I`ve had basses of all brands and as of late about 6 Fenders. These were American J, P also Sting basses, Warmoth. I got this in sunburst today and I can`t believe it! Buy one now! Thank me later.......
These are truly great basses, and excellt value for the money! Have much fun with it. Thx for watching and commenting? 😀👍🏻
@@MichaelSchmittEleven My pleasure!
Hey man great review. I use both P and J basses as a working player. Side note; what's your connection to the B727 or just a cool shirt? Pilot? AME? I used to fly that aircraft. Slickest airplane ever
That's super cool. No, I'm just interested in aviation. And the B727 is such an iconic aircraft. Thx a lot for your kind words, your comment is appreciated! 😀🙏🏻
@@MichaelSchmittEleven
Awesome buddy. I was lucky enough to fly that aircraft here in Canada.. it's crazy fast sleek and nicely over powered. A dude's dream. Last of the gas guzzlers. Now its automation lol. But im also a bassist in a gigging band and it's just as much fun. You are a killer feel player!. Im 80% P bass 20% J bass. Sucker for the P. New follower super well done videos man txs
Thanks a lot, brother! 🙏🏻 And yeah, that must have been a fantastic time, flying this aircraft! I've been in a full flight simulator twice (A320, B733), that was a mind blowing experience! Other than that, I like simming in X-Plane, whenever time allows, which isn't too regular...
I'm a working musician as well, and I'm super blessed to be able to make a living off my bass playing.
I'm really happy that you like my content. And thx so much for your subscription! Greets to beautiful Canada! Stay safe and healthy!
want to see you with p bass music bro
Some nice videos coming soon!
Is this the same to Squier 40th anniversary precision bass?
No, this is the first series of Classic Vibe 60s P-Basses. Greets.
I've never seen that bass with a pearloid pickguard and Pino red.
It's been the first run of the Classic Vibe series. Really great instruments!
this guy obviously pro player
Thx a lot for your kind words! 🙏🏻 Stay safe and healthy!
I remembe fender advertising their "thick skin" finish in the mid to late 70s as a feature.
It's what I grew up with, and what I got used to. 😉👍🏻
@@MichaelSchmittEleven Same for me.
has it being repainted red? i thought there were only black and white colors available
This is from the first series of CV basses. Fiesta red was one of 2 available colors back then.
Was the other a blue colour?
These are lacquer finished?? Beautiful gear for sure
Thx mate! Yes, just as my 70s vintage Fenders, this CV 60s P has a thick layer of lacquer on the back of the neck. Feels very good for my taste!
@@MichaelSchmittEleven what about the body then??
@@jaceXbass well, that has quite a thick layer of lacquer as well, feels and looks great.
Damn those TIs are tempting but I'm heavy handed and they're low tension
It's all a question if getting used to it. But it's well worth it. These strings are truly amazing.
Try them! And give them an honest chance. I can hardly stop playing my bass now BECAUSE of their lower tension, they are just much more comfortable than thicker and stiffer flatwounds.
If you ever want to sell the BassMute please let me know, I will gladly buy it from you!
I love this bass and the bass mute, they won't never leave me! 😉 Thx a lot for watching and commenting!
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Thx for the mark! 😉
4.4 kg? :O that's heavy!
Well, for me personally, it's still acceptable. I use good and thickly padded straps. And the bass is very nicely balanced. I had some 70s Fenders, StingRays and a Marcus Miller Signature Fender that all were close to 5kgs, or even slightly above. Since I have back problems, they are all gone. 😉 But this Squier is a keeper.
Thx a lot for watching and commenting!
@@MichaelSchmittEleven not knocking it of course! :) I love the older (MIC) CV basses! I had a CV Jazz and it was a great workhorse for years. You're a fantastic player and I love watching your videos! All of your basses are fantastic!
Thx a lot, mate. These kind of comments are the motivation to keep these videos coming. Please stay safe and healthy!
Same to you my friend!
🙏🏻