I want one of these Squier's

Darrell · June 24th, 2008, 12:55 PM

Anybody played one? I have yet ot find one in the stores. Just curious what your experiences are. I haven't played bass in years, but these two basses have me considering it.

http://www.squierguitars.com/product...tno=0303080502

http://www.squierguitars.com/product...tno=0326902500

EddieN · June 24th, 2008, 02:20 PM

Sexy. I haven't tried out the Classic Vibe one yet but it does sorta ticks me off about the modern topload only bridge. Not to mention, LPB wasn't yet available as a finish when that style Precision was discontinued but that don't bother me quite as much as that totally inappropriate bridge.

timgreene · June 24th, 2008, 02:26 PM

The blue one looks interesting, I dont think they are available, for another month yet.

guitarzan13 · June 24th, 2008, 02:26 PM

"Vibe"= Kinda .......It's still perty!

EddieN · June 24th, 2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by guitarzan13

"Vibe"= Kinda .......It's still perty!

Uh-huh, but they put the right dang bridge on the Vintage Modified. +1 that it is perty. Ne'ermind my stickliness.

Darrell · June 24th, 2008, 03:23 PM

The TB bass is stringthrough...the 50's isn't?

That might be the decision maker for me.

casterway · June 25th, 2008, 10:30 PM

I just bought one of these for $279. Vintage modified fretless. I'm really impressed with the quality.
I do notice a definite difference in feel when I pick up my Geddy Lee Jazz, but, it's also 3 times the price.

Darrell · June 26th, 2008, 10:20 AM

That one is perdy too. Although I had a jazz bass for years (college), I am planning to go with a P this time.

Mike Bruce · June 26th, 2008, 10:46 AM

The Vintage Modified P Bass looks just like a Tele Bass I had in the 70's. I loved that big old neck pickup, and with flatwounds that bass took me through hundreds of rock gigs. Loved it, and must have been VERY hungry when I sold it.

Mike Bruce

DADGAD · June 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM

I played the TB unplugged and didn't like the feel or action. However, there are some cool demos of it on YouTube. IIRC - The Classic Vibe Precision Bass® ’50s is not in stores yet.

Jeru · June 27th, 2008, 12:52 PM

I'm not much of a stickler for period correctness of hardware and such, I just go by what looks good to me. I really like the look of that second one...

giginthesky · June 27th, 2008, 01:05 PM

they do look very cool. the neck would have to be vintage spec for me to buy one though. i like 7.25 radius.
i tried a vintage looking squier strat at my local music shop a few weeks back. i was shocked at the quality. (VERY GOOD) my compliments to squier. maybe some day they'll be on par with the old MIJ's.

Muddslide · June 28th, 2008, 01:33 PM

Hello, All.

My first post here. No surprise my favorite electric guitar, hands down, has always been the Tele. I've owned many nice ones in my day BUT I am primarily a bass player, so I'll probably be doing most of my posting on this part of the forum.

Wanted to say I have played the Squier VM Telebass that Jeru posted a pic of. In fact, I went to the shop specifically to buy one. But I ended up holding back. Now, I only played one example of this instrument, but essentially I found the pickup a little muddy for my tastes, even running it through several different amp rigs, EQ-ing, etc. It's most definitely full of bottom...very fat sounding and, well, bassy. But I just couldn't get much clarity from it.

However, pickups can be changed. What really put me off was the neck. It just didn't have the right feel for me. Very unfinished feeling and, while looks aren't that important to me, I was not crazy about the stark white look of the neck. I know necks can be tinted and finished, but I didn't feel like messing with it.

For awhile I considered getting one of these, replacing the neck with a neck from a Jay Turser JTB-401 I have (it's a copy of a 1954 P-bass with single coil and it's a great bass with a neck that feels like it was made for me) and further modifying it by routing for an original P-bass single coil pickup to go in the middle of the body, between the stock pickup and bridge.

Then I saw the Squier Classic Vibe P-bass (the one in Lake Placid Blue, shown above.) I have to say, I love the looks of this and am eager to try it out and hear how it sounds, but I have a feeling it is going to have the exact same neck as the VM Telebass.

The Squier VM basses I've played have felt solid and well built, and the VM Jazz bass sounded really incredible in fact. I just can't get along with the necks. They seem somehow mushy to me and one of the VM Jazzes at my local shop developed a neck twist/bow problem to boot.

I think ultimately I'm going to just stick with my Turser '54 P-copy. Psychologically, it seems like I should buy something more expensive, but I really can't find anything to fault in my Turser except the pickguard is poorly cut and the nut and bridge seem a trifle chintzy (though perfectly functional for now.) As I say, I love the neck on it, the frets are flawless, and it sounds incredible.

I'm coming to be more and more of the opinion that these days there are a lot of inexpensive instruments that really deliver the goods.

Sorry for the long-winded post. I'm still anxious to hear if anyone tries out one of the Classic Vibe series.

aunchaki · June 28th, 2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Muddslide

I think ultimately I'm going to just stick with my Turser '54 P-copy. Psychologically, it seems like I should buy something more expensive

Welcome to TDPRI! You'll find lots of bass player/telecaster lovers here (I'm one). If your Jay Turser is ringing your bell, stick with it. I've given in to the need to have that name on my headstock. I did it once (OK, twice) and I don't really need to do it again. In fact, my "real" Fender neck got swapped for a Squier rosewood model with no complaints.

Shoved BassVIII · July 1st, 2008, 05:23 AM

That LPB 51 P is calling my name. Thanx. Like I needed another GAS attack. ;)

bassflyer · July 12th, 2008, 12:07 AM

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That LPB 51 P is calling my name.

Actually, it's more '54-'55ish. It has contours.
I've always wanted a '55, original or repro. Can't afford one.
But THIS,..... has possibilities. The LPB would have to go for me though.

bassflyer · July 12th, 2008, 12:12 AM

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totally inappropriate bridge

Agreed, but for UNDER $300, not a bad bass.

Shoved BassVIII · July 12th, 2008, 03:52 PM

Thanks for the correction. Really early PBs are not my most knowledgeable subject, but that one likes me.

broadcaster · July 13th, 2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by EddieN

Sexy. I haven't tried out the Classic Vibe one yet but it does sorta ticks me off about the modern topload only bridge. Not to mention, LPB wasn't yet available as a finish when that style Precision was discontinued but that don't bother me quite as much as that totally inappropriate bridge.

Also not available was the poly finish, the Squier name on the bass, truss adjustment at the headstock, the modern open tuners, plastic coated wiring, round wound strings, made in China, etc., back in the day. If one can look past all that stuff, everything is pretty groovy for the money. Definetly not an accurate reissue, but a cool bass with a vintagy vibe.

stratomaster · October 1st, 2008, 10:19 PM

Do any of you Vintage modified Jazz or fretless Jazz know the neck pocket specs? I want to make an 8 string bass but the neck pocket has to be 2 1/2 inch standard Fender neck pocket. This is according to Warmoth ( I want to buy their 8 string neck).

casterway · October 2nd, 2008, 12:44 AM

My fretless VM jazz measures 2.435" at the 16th fret, and 2.535" at the 20th fret (the widest spot at the butt end of the neck). Hope this helps.

My Geddy Lee Jazz is 2.495 at the butt end.

June 24th, 2008, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Darrell Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 48 Posts: 2,465	I want one of these Squier's Anybody played one? I have yet ot find one in the stores. Just curious what your experiences are. I haven't played bass in years, but these two basses have me considering it. http://www.squierguitars.com/product...tno=0303080502 http://www.squierguitars.com/product...tno=0326902500 __________________ "Yeap, I like the American Standard Telecaster, I can even live with one a them PCB amps, and I even use one a them mul-tie-effects things too."

June 24th, 2008, 02:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
timgreene Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,254 10 Photos	The blue one looks interesting, I dont think they are available, for another month yet. __________________ opinions expressed are the view of the author, and are not necesarily correct.

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guitarzan13 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: LaGrange, GA Age: 43 Posts: 1,209 8 Photos	"Vibe"= Kinda .......It's still perty! __________________ Practice make permanent!!!!....Perfect practice makes perfect!!! Chris B. Current Band www.productoffaith.net Last band as a bass player www.neonjones.com

June 24th, 2008, 03:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Darrell Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 48 Posts: 2,465	The TB bass is stringthrough The TB bass is stringthrough...the 50's isn't? That might be the decision maker for me. __________________ "Yeap, I like the American Standard Telecaster, I can even live with one a them PCB amps, and I even use one a them mul-tie-effects things too."

June 26th, 2008, 10:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Darrell Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 48 Posts: 2,465	That one is perdy too. Although I had a jazz bass for years (college), I am planning to go with a P this time. __________________ "Yeap, I like the American Standard Telecaster, I can even live with one a them PCB amps, and I even use one a them mul-tie-effects things too."

June 24th, 2008, 02:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
EddieN Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 115	Sexy. I haven't tried out the Classic Vibe one yet but it does sorta ticks me off about the modern topload only bridge. Not to mention, LPB wasn't yet available as a finish when that style Precision was discontinued but that don't bother me quite as much as that totally inappropriate bridge.

June 26th, 2008, 10:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mike Bruce Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Goderich Posts: 233	The Vintage Modified P Bass looks just like a Tele Bass I had in the 70's. I loved that big old neck pickup, and with flatwounds that bass took me through hundreds of rock gigs. Loved it, and must have been VERY hungry when I sold it. Mike Bruce

June 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
DADGAD Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 764	I played the TB unplugged and didn't like the feel or action. However, there are some cool demos of it on YouTube. IIRC - The Classic Vibe Precision Bass® ’50s is not in stores yet. __________________ "I need to learn some new scales and stop obsessing about this stuff." http://www.myspace.com/slickshoes

June 27th, 2008, 12:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jeru TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 93	I'm not much of a stickler for period correctness of hardware and such, I just go by what looks good to me. I really like the look of that second one...

June 27th, 2008, 01:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
giginthesky Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,043 6 Photos	they do look very cool. the neck would have to be vintage spec for me to buy one though. i like 7.25 radius. i tried a vintage looking squier strat at my local music shop a few weeks back. i was shocked at the quality. (VERY GOOD) my compliments to squier. maybe some day they'll be on par with the old MIJ's.

June 28th, 2008, 01:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Muddslide TDPRI Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Catskill Mountains, New York Posts: 16	Hello, All. My first post here. No surprise my favorite electric guitar, hands down, has always been the Tele. I've owned many nice ones in my day BUT I am primarily a bass player, so I'll probably be doing most of my posting on this part of the forum. Wanted to say I have played the Squier VM Telebass that Jeru posted a pic of. In fact, I went to the shop specifically to buy one. But I ended up holding back. Now, I only played one example of this instrument, but essentially I found the pickup a little muddy for my tastes, even running it through several different amp rigs, EQ-ing, etc. It's most definitely full of bottom...very fat sounding and, well, bassy. But I just couldn't get much clarity from it. However, pickups can be changed. What really put me off was the neck. It just didn't have the right feel for me. Very unfinished feeling and, while looks aren't that important to me, I was not crazy about the stark white look of the neck. I know necks can be tinted and finished, but I didn't feel like messing with it. For awhile I considered getting one of these, replacing the neck with a neck from a Jay Turser JTB-401 I have (it's a copy of a 1954 P-bass with single coil and it's a great bass with a neck that feels like it was made for me) and further modifying it by routing for an original P-bass single coil pickup to go in the middle of the body, between the stock pickup and bridge. Then I saw the Squier Classic Vibe P-bass (the one in Lake Placid Blue, shown above.) I have to say, I love the looks of this and am eager to try it out and hear how it sounds, but I have a feeling it is going to have the exact same neck as the VM Telebass. The Squier VM basses I've played have felt solid and well built, and the VM Jazz bass sounded really incredible in fact. I just can't get along with the necks. They seem somehow mushy to me and one of the VM Jazzes at my local shop developed a neck twist/bow problem to boot. I think ultimately I'm going to just stick with my Turser '54 P-copy. Psychologically, it seems like I should buy something more expensive, but I really can't find anything to fault in my Turser except the pickguard is poorly cut and the nut and bridge seem a trifle chintzy (though perfectly functional for now.) As I say, I love the neck on it, the frets are flawless, and it sounds incredible. I'm coming to be more and more of the opinion that these days there are a lot of inexpensive instruments that really deliver the goods. Sorry for the long-winded post. I'm still anxious to hear if anyone tries out one of the Classic Vibe series.

July 1st, 2008, 05:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
Shoved BassVIII Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Idaho Age: 26 Posts: 305	That LPB 51 P is calling my name. Thanx. Like I needed another GAS attack. ;)

July 12th, 2008, 03:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
Shoved BassVIII Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Idaho Age: 26 Posts: 305	Thanks for the correction. Really early PBs are not my most knowledgeable subject, but that one likes me.

October 1st, 2008, 10:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
stratomaster Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 221	Do any of you Vintage modified Jazz or fretless Jazz know the neck pocket specs? I want to make an 8 string bass but the neck pocket has to be 2 1/2 inch standard Fender neck pocket. This is according to Warmoth ( I want to buy their 8 string neck).

October 2nd, 2008, 12:44 AM	#21 (permalink)
casterway Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aldergrove, British Columbia,Canada Age: 40 Posts: 2,673	My fretless VM jazz measures 2.435" at the 16th fret, and 2.535" at the 20th fret (the widest spot at the butt end of the neck). Hope this helps. My Geddy Lee Jazz is 2.495 at the butt end. __________________ There's nothing wrong with a proper repair... "I don't scratch no guitars." John Lee Hooker, when asked to carve his signature into an old acoustic.