Squier Classic Vibe Precision Bass '60s Guitar 

Comments about Squier Classic Vibe Precision Bass '60s Guitar:

Had this bass for about 6 months and although it sounds incredible, things are going to break. I do not abuse my instruments by any means and the tone knob loosens up and actually popped a wire on the inside, the input jack is constantly loose and in need of tightening, the bridge even got loose. Zero complaints on sound and tone, but they definitely were cheap about the hardware.

Comments about Squier Classic Vibe Precision Bass '60s Guitar:

I am blown away by this bass. for this price, I couldn't resist my own Pino-style Pbass. the fit and finish were flawless right out of the factory shipping packaging, the tone of this pickup is deep round and bassy, the feel of the neck is superb. i played it side-by-side with Pbasses that cost 3x as much at the guitar shop when i bought it, and it was on par with all of them, and even exceeded a couple. brought it home, put flatwounds on it, and haven't stopped playing it in 3 weeks. this is not for your victor-types who wanna shred all day, but that's not what Pbasses are for anyway. this is for those of us who live by jamerson, palladino, etc. this is the most solid BASS bass i have ever played for this price, or for less than a grand for that matter. i have gotten over the fact that the headstock says Squier and not Fender, and this will be a main bass of mine for many years to come.

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I started playing bass in April 2012 after 6 years of guitar. Now I play bass in a Post-Punk band. I have a very fast punk rock style like Matt Freeman but also really grooving to some Motown or Jazz. I own both the White J Bass and Red Pbass in 2013. This review is for the Red Pbass. For the other review check out the Jbass on Musicians Friend.
This is a lot of bass for the Price and its worth it for sure. It has all of what you want from a Pbass for much less money. For me, the Squire CV necks are the most comfortable to me of the entire Fender bass product line. There is just something about them that fits me. I was initially skeptical as I could not get the sound I wanted. Then I added some Rotosound Steels and this bass came to LIFE. The bass rumbles and thumps like you want it to and gives you that pop you want. Its stays in tune well and is of a solid construction. I really like it. For some reason the Pbass pickup is much more loud and punchy than its Jbass brother. Some might not like it but I do. Roll of the volume knob just a smidge and you can tame it. But just a slight bump will also push it. Tone is more versatile.
Overall I prefer the CV Jbass tone and neck better but I can't fault the Pbass for that. It is what it is and as such gets a 4.

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bought it because I was getting a little paranoid about bringing my 79 Peavey T-40 out due to a sentimental value. Tried it out at my local music store and been playing it at every single gig since and 0 complaints. Period

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I have owned many Fender basses. My first bass was bought by my father in 1976. A 76 P Bass. Since then I have become a Leo Fender "freak" I guess. When Squier came on the scene, it was Fenders budget line to compete with all of the manufacturers that were copying them. I thought it was time to add a Squier to my collection just because. They have stuck it out for a long time and have offered people a chance to play without breaking the bank. I was blown away when my Fiesta Red P Bass was taken out of the box. Absolutely beautiful from top to bottom. I love the gloss neck, and I know some don't like them but it has such a smooth warm feel. The sound when plugged in to my rig was that classic old P Bass sound...nothing but pure tone and simplicity. The neck is a bit thinner than the actual Fender ones I own but it plays fantastic and has great fast action. I only wish that these basses were around when I was a kid!!...back in my day you owned a Fender or a piece of junk. None of us could afford a Fender back then. Thank God my Dad bought me one out of pure kindness.
With out a doubt, this has to be the best value on the market hands down. Total quality and craftsmanship. If you (like I did) are a young person..or older, it doesn't matter...and want a great bass...ask your Dad to buy it for you!!ha!
You can spend hundreds more and there is no reason. This is a Fender product..Leo Fender designed this bass. It has been copied for a half century. You will love it, and you will make a great choice.........good luck to all of you.

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I've never played Bass Guitar before, but have wanted too for a long time. I searched and found this one and received it two weeks ago. I absolutely LOVE this Bass. It's very easy to play and I love learning and practicing. The price was great, and I love the color.

Comments about Squier Classic Vibe Precision Bass '60s Guitar:

Fit and finish near perfection. Great P bass sound. Perfectly balanced w/ strap. Reminds me of an early 70's P bass in neck dimension and feel. Great bridge. Tuners work just fine. Not a fan of most of the new nuts but this one is a decent compromise, bone would be better but that's all basses IMO so I might have it done. I've used this on a few gigs now and it is a very useful tool, especially if like me you want to leave your expensive vintage basses at home. This is a really well designed and built instrument, especially for this price.

Comments about Squier Classic Vibe Precision Bass '60s Guitar:

Superb fit and finish right out of the box. Easily adjustable to personal taste. Basswood body is very resonant. Perfect fretwork. If u want old school P bass tone look no further and spend no more. Great way to leave your vintage bass at home. Fully gig and studio worthy. Reminiscent of a late 60's American made P bass w/ a very comfortable neck and vintage fretwire. Simple and solid. Buy it now before they realize what they have made and increase the price.

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The bass I received (a grade 'A' level 'used' (mint condition)) bass was fantastic. Classic Fiesta Red color, extremely low action out of the box, and comfortable vintage/banjo style frets (similar to my Lakland basses). The high-mass bridge is solid and makes setup/intonation a breeze. To those who want the 'Pino Palladino' vibe in a very affordable bass, look no further than this one. Get past the Squier name (no problem for me) and you have a gem of a bass at your disposal. I have owned 4 Mexican-made Fender Standard Jazz/Precision basses in the past and this Squier is a better-constructed, more solid bass than any of those basses were, with a far more stable neck and refined fretwork. The Classic Vibe line has a history of being very consistent in production, so buy with confidence. Highly recommended.
The high-mass bridge is fantastic, and the pickup is a very old-school, classic, warm sounding pickup.
Much better construction, fit and finish than any other Fender I've owned in the past. Quite surprised at the quality control.
You can't beat this bass... the Fender Custom Shop Pino Palladino model costs close to 5k... get the same color bass and overall feel for far less. It's a P-Bass... you can't go wrong. BUT, this one truly captures the 60s sound.

Comments about Squier Classic Vibe Precision Bass '60s Guitar:

I'm a guitarist and drummer who's wanted a bass for a while, could never get enough of playing friends' basses. Went to the local GC and played half the basses in the store, from the cheapest used $99 Squier to the $1600 Music Man to the AmDeluxe Jazz. I've always considered myself to be a Jazz guy, but the three that really just felt right were a sunburst MIM P-bass, the Squier CV 50s P-bass and this Squier CV 60s P-bass. I went with the sweet Fiesta Red Classic Vibe because, well, yeah, it looks awesome, but also because it sounded and felt very comparable to the mid-priced basses, and because the CV 50s sounded just a little bit too gritty for my taste. This one had a cleaner tone that still had that aggressive P-bass tone.The details are great. Nice fretwork, excellent finish. I just had to adjust the action very slightly because the G string had the slightest buzz, but that's part of getting a new instrument.The Classic Vibe series compares VERY favorably with not just the MIMs, but even the next tier of Fenders.