AMOY - Squier Classic Vibe 70s Precision Bass Review - I really wanted to like this. But...

[@lewisking359]

I got one and actually love the color. The bass is beautiful. Out of the box it is excellent for the price compared to a Fender precision bass

[@keithavarney170]

Excellent! Very glad you got a good one. I'll be glad once I get mine playing well.

[@gargunza4141]

Not overkill, great colour.

[@praiha]

I just got one of these, and the neck is pretty much perfect. The bass is very light also, must be over a kilo lighter than my Chinese Fender Jazz bass. Good point about the color tho, it's a bit too dark now that I paid more attention to it. A lot darker than my 40 year old Washburn's maple neck...

[@keithavarney170]

Pretty sure I just got one of the rare bad ones. Glad yours is in good shape! I'm about to replace the neck on mine with a fretless. Yeah - a fretless P-Bass LOL! It'll be fun.

[@georgeflowers3730]

I'm a guitar player first and Bass player second. After trying many options at my local guitar store, I fell in love with the neck profile of this model. As all new guitars, it needed a setup out of the box. After that, it played beautifully, no problems with any frets. But that is the thing with Squire, the QC is not a 100% good. I'm thinking of swapping the bridge for a Fender high mass bridge.

[@keithavarney170]

Yep - I just got one that got past QC. Considering the number of quality Fender products I've had, it was probably just a fluke. 👍

[@MarcG7424]

The spray tan issue is a personal thing totally on you half the video is you complaining about the color of the neck some of us don't mind it the fret issue is real you have 2 options fix it or send it back but please stop it sounds like whining

[@keithavarney170]

Oh - I excel at whining! The look is totally subjective. My '94 p-bass has aged naturally. Not quite as orange as this bass. I know I should have sent this one back with the neck issues. I'm stubborn. Thought I could just fix it up in an afternoon. I was very wrong. Another good example of why getting to play one before you buy it is the way to go. Thanks for the comment!

[@MarcG7424]

@@keithavarney170 Quickie Questions where I don't remember where did you order it from and what did you eventually do with the bass ?

[@keithavarney170]

@@MarcG7424 I got it from Musician's Friend. First time I ever had an issue with an instrument from them. I still have it - leveled the frets, adjusted the neck, intonation, etc. Still not quite right. I'm getting ready to sell it :(

[@MarcG7424]

@@keithavarney170 I'm sorry you had a bad experience with the bass and Musicians Friend I personally use Sweetwater they at least inspect instrument before shipping and if one does happen to slip through the cracks you have a live person to go back to sorry again any relation to Jim ?

[@keithavarney170]

@@MarcG7424 Musicians Friend has always been good to me. I've used them for... wow, a long time! I guarantee they would have taken the bass back had I not been stubborn and convinced I could fix it up. Lesson learned. I also use Sweetwater and their customer service is off the charts!

[@mattseveri_3tribe]

hey man , i read the information about your channel , I totally agree with you . Enjoy the way of composing, play the bass beyond the genres or instruments we play, it's all that we need ! 🤟🏿🙏🏻🤟🏿☯️🤟🏿

[@alexschmollinger6576]

With all do Respect I love the Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass And I have a Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass Sunburst And I love Playing it And I Ordered a Squier Classic Vibe 70s P Bass from Sam Ash And least it's a Bass that Plays Music 🎶 🎵 And a Fender Jazz Bass costs from $ 700 to $ 2, 000 Dollars And a Squier Classic Vibe Costs from $ 300 to $ 499 I love Squier Classic Vibe 70s Basses

[@keithavarney170]

I am really happy that there are good examples out there. It just sucks that the one I got was bad. I seriously wanted to like this one. I said it a couple of times in the video - what is this was some kids first bass? Would be a bad experience.

[@alexschmollinger6576]

@@keithavarney170 Sorry to hear the Squier Classic Vibe P Bass was a Bad one And I have a Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass Which I've had No Problems with And I Will never Own a Squier Contemporary Jazz Bass HH Because They are horrible And Fender Needs to Do a new line of Basses for Squier Keep up the Bass Playing Keith 👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@jaribu2758]

You got one that slipped through QC. Mine had no such issues. I would have exchanged it.

[@UliHahn-be9hm]

I bought mine in May 2020 at Tho in Germany. Had the same issues with the sting action, intonation and neck relief when it was delivered. But it took me just 10 minutes to fix this. And now I have a wonderful, easily playable P-bass. After replacing the PU with Geezer-Butlers from EMG, it really really sounds great. So, if you buy an string instrument by mail order you should be aware that some settings might to be improved. Now, it is the best instrument I ever bought withought testing it before by myself.

[@keithavarney170]

It's a little beasty. As usual with imports, you may get a gem or a turd. As always - if you can play one in your local music store, DO IT!

[@1thess523]

I have a Squire Classic Vibe 50's jazz and a Squire Vintage Modified PJ bass and both play fine with not fret problems.

[@keithavarney170]

Yeah - pretty sure I just got the bad one from that day. Considering the number of Squiers I've had, surprised this was the first one to give me any issues. I've gotten two more Squiers since this review with no issues at all.

[@ramencurry6672]

The way I fixed it is that I always take my new guitars to a reputable guitar repair shop. My shop has a relationship with Fender. They contacted Fender and had Fender send a new neck for replacement

[@keithavarney170]

Yep - lesson learned on my part. Get a bad instrument? Return it - or at least go through the warranty process.

[@springbrookemusic]

I love mine love the color def not overkill

[@Jenzemannen]

I like the colour of the neck!

[@keithavarney170]

Yeah - it's really subjective. My '94 MiM P-Bass has aged naturally and it's definitely a different shade. But, in the end, it's all about what the player likes. Thanks!

[@simseven4967]

This is why I‘ll never ever order istruments over internet, had few times issues with expensive guitars, support your local stores if they are not a$$holes!

[@keithavarney170]

I agree! I always recommend hitting a local music store and playing the instrument before purchasing, if possible. Unfortunately, the number of local music stores that have gone out of business in the past 20 years is awful :(

[@simseven4967]

@@keithavarney170 a week ago picked up in a store Squier 70’s CV jazz bass with the same neck and it is amazing, no issues at all because the owner of a store make himself qc on each instrument because he cares even if it costs a little bit more we can be saved from dissapontments and additional stress to send it back✌🏻,cheers, Sim

[@simseven4967]

@@keithavarney170 and actually this yellowish resin like lacquer is kinda nice

[@MarcG7424]

All do respect I take any guitar or bass in for a set up it's been my experience they have all needed it to some degree or another and looks are subjective I don't mind the tinted neck I perfer to buy in person but if I can't I recommend Sweetwater for online purchases the instruments come packed properly and if there is a problem they handle it fairly quickly I think you just got a bad one

[@keithavarney170]

Definitely agree that I just got a bad one. I have no problem doing my own setup as well. I just feel for the kid who gets this one for a first bass. Huge Fender fan here - just got one that didn't make the grade :(

[@vox1962]

Your 28 year old P-Bass didn’t spend 40 years playing in smoke filled clubs and homes, nearly everyone smoked in the 70s and 80s so it’s not uncommon to find examples where the necks are that color, there are several on Reverb right now. So I’m assuming that’s the look they were going for, and personally I’d rather have that than a completely untinted neck; bright white maple necks just scream cheap Asian import

[@keithavarney170]

Oh yeah, man! My amps used to STINK of stale cigarette smoke. It was just a bit darker than I was hoping for. Color perception can be a bit subjective. Honestly, that wasn't the big problem with this bass; I can live with the color. Bad frets though...

[@telecasterbear]

I'm not sure why they put block fret markers on a 70s precision.

[@keithavarney170]

Yeah - I'm not sure what the whole idea was behind "70s". Just make a good bass guys!

[@rogertinker1813]

So maybe had you played the bass in person u would not have bought it . I bought the same bass I took it home done a set up my self . It plays great. I never thought of the neck color as comparing it to something it is not. If I was you I would send it back as listening to your review you will never be happy with it

[@keithavarney170]

Absolutely - wish I had played it in-store. And, yes, should have sent it back (hits self in head - again).

[@1thess523]

There's a guy named Jonny Dibble who got 3 bad Squire basses and finally fender reached out and gave him a free 4th bass which still had problems 😂😂, but it was free.

[@1thess523]

Should have sent it back

[@keithavarney170]

You know it 🤣

[@1thess523]

A couple years ago you could get canceled for saying "orange spray tan" 😉🤣🤣🤣

[@ieecjapan708]

I was about to order one of them, but it seems like I have to reconsider it.🤔

[@keithavarney170]

I've gotten a lot of comments (below) from people who have ordered this model and had no issues at all. If you can find one at a local music store, or even have a local store order one, you can try it out before committing. And, for the most part, if you get one that has issues, you should be able to return it. Just be aware of the return policy from wherever you order it from. Best of luck!

[@peadookie]

They “tint the neck” because it was, in fact, tinted in the 70’s 😉

[@keithavarney170]

@@peadookie Okay… been searching around the web and I can’t find anything that says that necks (Fender in particular) were tinted in the 70s. I found lots of info about different types of finishes causing the natural wood finish to age faster. Experienced this myself with a 1994 P-Bass that has aged… gracefully. If the necks were “in fact” tinted in the 70s, I’m going to need some reference to back that up with. I’ll be the first to raise my hand up and say “that’s the way it was” if I see some evidence. Unfortunately, everything I see is on forums, where people pretty much say whatever they want. Fender also has nothing to say on historical tinting in this article: www.fender.com/articles/behind-the-scenes/the-science-and-style-of-finishes Here are a few other links I found on the subject. Absolutely nothing definitive in there 😁 www.tdpri.com/threads/old-fender-necks-were-they-tinted-to-begin-with.69955/ www.strat-talk.com/threads/natural-finish-on-neck-and-bodies-yellowing-coloring-with-age.565324/ Please do let me know if you find any information about Fender tinting necks in the 70s 👍

[@tomfosterjr757]

I’m guessing that you did not purchase from Sweetwater? I don’t work for them, but I’ve purchased a couple of Squiers from them that didn’t have as many issues.

[@keithavarney170]

Correct - it did not come from Sweetwater. I have ordered some gear from them without issues. I have purchased other Squiers and even a cheap LTD from Musiciansfriend with few/no issues. Also got a cheap Jackson from them that made my hand bleed though LOL 😆 It's a bit hit or miss.

[@tomfosterjr757]

@@keithavarney170 My CV 70’s is arriving tomorrow from ProAudioStar. This is my first purchase ever from them… I’m upgrading immediately with Seymour Duncan qtr pounds and high mass bridge. Hope the spay tan isn’t hideous 😂

[@tomfosterjr757]

My Squier CV’70 P bass just arrived from Pro Audio Star. It was setup perfectly, intonation within 98% perfect and without a single scratch. They shipped to me free via FedEx and arrived 24 hours after I submitted the order. Results Will definitely vary. I really could not be happier.

[@keithavarney170]

@@tomfosterjr757 Very (VERY) happy you got a good one! Enjoy!

[@AndyPunisherbass]

Had the same one. Really wanted one I love it. Buzzed all over the place, and one of the tuners were kinky and rattled. Looks amazing though. LoL

[@keithavarney170]

Yeah, I think it's hit or miss with this one. I've had a couple people comment that they got a good one. Mine is hanging on the wall for the moment. I'll eventually get around to fixing it. And yes, the look and whole idea of a 70s bass is great!

[@1thess523]

This is why my son and i try never to order guitars online.

[@musicisfun]

I wanted this exact bass so bad and was very frustrated when I got mine. Here's my story kzbin.info/www/bejne/n52QYqWfid1mpMk

[@keithavarney170]

Yeah - it seems the quality for this model varies quite a bit. Had a few people comment that they got good ones. I think it is interesting that some people believe that bad frets are acceptable for the price. I wonder how the people at Squier would respond to that. I suppose if poor fretwork is acceptable then it should be listed on the product specs, right 😀 Mine is sitting in a case right now waiting for me to fix the frets. I really, really should have returned it. And, similarly, my less than $200 Affinity PJ is a better bass at the moment. Thanks for the comment!

[@thesanfordmethod1905]

do you play at all or are you going to talk the whole video?.

[@LESTAT6661970]

Where did you order this from?

[@keithavarney170]

Musiciansfriend.com - I've said before, I don't expect these warehouses to be like local stores and check every instrument that comes through. To me they're just a warehouse. I have heard that their return policy is VERY good; maybe because they specifically DON'T check instruments. I was just too stubborn to return this hunk.

[@John-d9e4x]

WHY THE HELL DID YOU BUY IT ??

[@keithavarney170]

Bought it online - the photo looked different than what I pulled out of the box. As for the neck - I just lucked into a bad one. I've had plenty of other Squiers with no issues. As stated in the video... should have sent it back.