Buy a CV Precision!

I know the CV line has been talked about a lot but I took delivery of my fiesta red 60s P bass the other day and it is outstanding. The feel and sound are phenomenal! I'm going to swap the strings for some Ken Smiths and get a pro setup but other than that everything will remain stock.

I've had dozens of basses over the years and still own MIA and MIJ P and Jazz basses (not for long as I can't justify having that much money tied up in basses that I'm no longer going to play!) but the CV is the most enjoyable to play with a sound that's the equal to any other bass I have owned or played.

In short, the hype is totally justified and I think every bass player needs to pick one up while they're still in production.

That's all...

ditto for me, Plymman. it's hard for me to imagine how a more expensive p-bass could be better than the CV. i think it's the brass barrel bridge that makes this bass so good. the only thing that i don't like is the color, but that isn't too big a problem.

I have a more expensive P bass and the CV is it's equal. Outstanding bass in every way.
In fact I've just posted a photo and full review on my blog here:

Classic vibe P bass review (http://tidywords.wordpress.com/2011/12/13/squier-classic-vibe-60s-precision-bass-review/#entry)

Have a read and let me know what you think

i agree with your well-written review, Plymman. i agree that this line of basses will be legendary in the future. they cost about 300 bucks in the states, and i cannot see how a $1200 p-bass could be any better.

The CV basses really are a great buy, a lot of bass for a lot less money than a MIM.

I guess CV guitars are neat as well - I've tested (dunno why, I can not play guitar!) CV Duo Sonic and I suddenly started GASsing towards this little baby :|

Glad you like it and glad to know I'm not the only one keeping Ken Smith in business.

The 60's Jazz is just as good. I'm just starting to learn to play the bass (used to played the cello for 5 years then quit, have been playing guitar for 5 years now with no plan to stop), but I have a friend who has a Lakland and an American Jazz bass, and he said that the CV gave them both a run for their money. I guess I got really lucky for starting out with such a good piece of equipment!