New Squier Classic Vibe 60's Precision

[Le Jab]

My original 1963 Precision has become worn out and tired. A year shy of her 50th birthday I have to retire her. Today I bought a Squier Precision Classic Vibe, and all they say about these things are true. Although made in China, there is a good finish, feel and tone. Never gonna replace my number one, but for £300, you really cant go wrong. Fiesta Red and tortoiseshell guard, looks a beauty. Very happy boy.

[rip_topaz]

Judging by the lack of pictures, there's no bass!! :)

[Chud]

I picked mine up for about $260 and haven't looked back since. Great bass and great value.

[soulman969]

Congrats on the new CV. I think those that have bought them realize pretty quickly that the Basses are the real all stars of the CV Series. I have a CV Jazz I bought barely used and it's an incredibly nice bass.

I've spent a fair amount of time and money upgrading some of my guitars but there's virtually nothing you can do to upgrade these basses. Even the pickups are excellent. I slapped on a new set of strings more to my liking and bought a couple of spare pickguards just to give it a little different look and that's it. There's really nothing more worth doing based on dollars spent vs improved tone or playability.

[Le Jab]

http://s1172.photobucket.com/albums/...t=CIMG0240.jpg

[Krackula]

Couldn't agree more - CV 60's Precision, same as yours in Campbell's Tomato Soup Red, with a set of D'Addario Chromes on it. Old-school thump for days. I know the adjective "growl" is usually associated with the Jazz, but this bass brightens up really nice when you play with a pick down by the bridge - very versatile bass despite the one pickup. Glad I got this bass over the VM, holds up with the American models I've tested too.

[Cadfael]

Hi Le Jab,

a 1963 Precision in custom Colour "Gold"?!
As far as I know, Fender had no prefix to this gold tone. This came later in 1965/66.

But it's right!
The CVs are excellent basses.

[Le Jab]

Its not gold Cadfael, it's been stripped. It was like that when I bought it in 1982. I have added a few more pics of the neckplate and neck stamp to the Photobucket site, as I am thinking of selling.

http://s1172.photobucket.com/albums/r570/lejab1/

[Le Jab]

...also just picked up an Ashdown 220 Touring for £209 ! - The ad said ex-demo, but its turned up mint, still in all the packing! .....With the Squier CV, thats a pretty good guitar and amp rig for £500 and change!

http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~...y~ID~17425.asp

[Old Cane]

Fiesta Red and rosewood? Outstanding.

I love my ashdown.

[binkydognose]

Got the same model last Christmas. Really happy with it. Enjoy!