SQUIER Classic Vibe 70's Jazz Bass V // 5 String Bass Review!

[@nunecoco2349]

Squier does "release" bases that "absolutely blows" one away. I used to have the Squier Affinity Jazz V bass. Here in South Texas, especially in the Tex-Mex or Spanglish Churches, there has to be a lot of versatility for every style. From "cumbia, corrido, or polka," or contemporary-rock, or Gospel, they are so versatile. BTW, I see that type of bass in this video in the background.

[@Marquinhos1901]

dude this bass rocks ive even played metal with it

[@DiligentDre]

I recently picked up the Squire Affinity 5-string Jazz Bass! I’ve been really enjoying it, even found myself learning the opening lick you played starting from 0:16

[@RumblinMan]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you like the lick! Cheers.

[@danadabrowski9041]

Funny story in 2018 I bought the 4 string version of this ( 70s vintage modified jazz bass / you called it ). I went back G.C. recently and they did some upgrades to the finish and especially the neck . I've been playing a little over 4 months now ( finally ) and it's completely changed my life . Glad you reviewed this bass . It's by far my favorite Jazz Bass . Of course I'm partial . Anyway great video my good man . Have a good day .

[@ConstantineIsslamow]

Thanks for sharing this review with us and introducing the new classic vibe. Your playing was spot on also. Cheers and take care

[@RumblinMan]

Thanks my man!! You should get one!!

[@AllbeeHivezChristianAllbee]

Sounds amazing. The 70’s Jazz Bass tone is one of my absolute favorites. Great review as always.

[@oscarguevara1059]

I have this bass in black and I LOVE IT. I’m a p bass guy but this bass is so versatile and just amazing!

[@RumblinMan]

Oscar Guevara I totally agree.

[@boblavergne8269]

I just picked one up used in black. It already had great upgrades done. High Mass bridge, Fender US standard Jazz pick ups, Grover tuners and a black pick guard. Got it at a bargain. Great bass.

[@RumblinMan]

Congratulations!

[@rickysanchez2714]

Absolutely a good sounding bass.good job. This is being the best video I've seen....

[@RumblinMan]

@@rickysanchez2714 thank you!!!!

[@rickysanchez2714]

J​@@RumblinManjust got mine base on your review and it's a beautiful sounding Bass... Thank You

[@RumblinMan]

@ awesome!!

[@woll2633]

I just bought one and absolutely love it.

[@RumblinMan]

Awesome! It’s a great bass.

[@bonksmusic1]

This is my current bass. I’m pretty sure this review video was the catalyst for me to purchase it. I had a cheap P-bass (literally the cheapest) and wasn’t quite what I wanted. Then I tested this squier at the shop & was blown away.

[@Vortigan07]

The CV series really is a phenomenon in both bass and guitar! A fantastic broad range of tonal options here on this Jazz!

[@RumblinMan]

Agreed!

[@EltonPereiraMusic]

I had a 4-string Vintage Modified and loved it. I am looking now for a passive 5-string and this looks like a good choice. I just don't like the blocks in fingerboard, but it is just a personal design preference.

[@ravendemo4980]

Same exact situation, but not the same preferences. lol

[@dingdingnian288]

I came here to watch and hear rumblin‘ man play bass. Great technique, super feel and always so inspirational ideas in his playing👍

[@RumblinMan]

Such a kind thing to say. That’s a great encouragement. Thank you.

[@dingdingnian288]

@@RumblinMan you’re welcome! There is a lot stuff in the Bass community going on here at KZbin and I really mean it keep up you great work! This is true musicianship. Cheers👍🎶🎸

[@RumblinMan]

@@dingdingnian288 That's very encouraging. Thank you.

[@Malvo6820]

I bought one of these when they first came out in 2010. It has an awesome tone. I'm gonna upgrade mine to look like the one you're playing by changing the control knobs and the neck. That thing looks awesome with the tinted neck.

[@mlchaelphelps1158]

A lot of reviewers tend to credit the jazz bass with the slapping and popping, back i in the day (60's &70's) which Larry Graham in the late 60's invented that technique using a jazz bass, but it was Louis Johnson on the p, bass with flat wounds, popularized slapping and popping on a blonde p,bass. From an ethnic perspective that technique was played on a lot of music on a p,basis, some jazz bass and even some rickenbacker and music man basses. Squire basses have come a long way. I've been playing for about 45 years and have tracked the evolution of bass technology. When I started, there were no round wound strings. I presently own two Squire basses and I think that they are great. Good video

[@The_Real_Tom_Ball]

I have the discontinued 5 string jazz bass for £170 and I love the thing

[@schuey7wc]

hey i bought this exact bass 2 months ago and love it,upgraded from the affinity j bazz,big difference between the 2 as well as the weight :)

[@RumblinMan]

Absolutely! I like this one way better.

[@deniurovic6144]

How much weight?

[@stickemdreid3284]

Great review. I just subscribed. Congrats and thank you.

[@RumblinMan]

Thank you so much!! God bless.

[@ExtremeBassGuitar]

Thanks for rocking out this bass for us, looks like a great option!

[@RumblinMan]

Michael Grady - Extreme BASS Guitar thanks so much!

[@blueplateradio2]

Great review. Going to look at picking up a new/used one today

[@RumblinMan]

Thank you! Congrats, great bass.

[@funkbasscorsario1400]

Long time without enjoying your reviews bro keep the good work!!

[@RumblinMan]

Funkbass Corsario sorry for the delay! Travel and work got in the way.

[@MrBlackbass59]

I have a vintage modified version of this bass. I replaced the bridge with an Omega. And I dropped a pair of Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders into it. It’s a “real” bass now!

[@robertkerr9738]

I have the 4 string version, love it! Might make PU and bridge upgrades someday, but that's a big MIGHT.

[@RumblinMan]

Robert Kerr the right pickups can take it up another level!

[@marchangel7462]

My experience with upgrades for the 4 string model, fender vintage tuners, custom shop pickups, leo quan badass 2 bridge. 40-100 gauge strings makes it sing.

[@themedallostoryteller1105]

What a cool energy bro I'll definitely subscribe!

[@RumblinMan]

Thanks so much!!!!!

[@bryanabelbassist]

Cool video man. Thanks for showing off this bass. Always fun to hear the squire stuff definitely better than it should be with the CV line.

[@BARTFUNKBASS]

Wow! It sounds awesome! I was going to buy Sire V7, but this Squier is enough for me! SOLD! :D

[@johndelong9230]

Still should check out the passive Sire V5. Was going for Squier got the Sire, glad I did.

[@jasoncothran5020]

great video and good sounding jazz bass

[@willistaylor4077]

I had a physical feel of this Bass and the Yamaha BB-405. I preferred the feel of the Yamaha BB, and ordered the BB-705. I have also just ordered a Squier Classic Vibe 60's Fretless, and my other Basses are all Fender, or Squier. 💕💕👍👍😃😀🎵🎵

[@RumblinMan]

Both great calls. The CV 60's basses are incredible for the price range. Also, the BB was a very good call. Those feel, and sound, amazing.

[@shaymiantewhau3014]

Great review

[@RumblinMan]

Thank you!

[@RyansCustomShopandGearOutlet]

When you started slapping, I thought an episode of Seinfeld was starting on the TV. Lol! Cool sounds! Like and subscribed!

[@RumblinMan]

Awesome! Thank so much.

[@SonamD.Bhutia]

I bought this Bass☝️after your review year ago. The stock strings are still perfect till now but i want to buy new ones for future. Which string set would you recommend for this Bass ?

[@matthewlunsford4351]

Good sounding bass! Thanks.

[@RumblinMan]

Matthew Lunsford thank you!

[@fantosu]

Hi, Bro... Suddenly could you tell me what is the difference between the CV 70's Jazz Bass and the Vintera 70's Jazz Bass?... Thank you for your content and your opinions... Blessings!...

[@RumblinMan]

AT Bass thanks man! The Vintera is a more authentic recreation IMO. They really did a good job nailing the 70’s vibe with the Vintera bass. The Classic Vibe isn’t bad at all though and costs way less.

[@sirqbass]

great sound (killer slap tone), what are you using for record?

[@RumblinMan]

Thanks so much! I think in this video I ran the bass into a ZOOM B3, and then straight into the computer.

[@sirqbass]

@@RumblinMan LOL i use B3 too… 🔥

[@gsharpslayer3287]

I wonder how this sizes up side by side with sire, I think sires electronics at this price point may be better, what do you guys think?

[@RumblinMan]

Gsharpslayer bingo. For the money, the Sire is a no-brainer because of its features and electronics.

[@eddiecochrain3573]

Good job! Many greetings from Germany

[@RumblinMan]

Thanks so much!!!! 🇩🇪

[@jrgg777]

I used to have a Squier Deluxe Active Jazz Bass in Black and I loved it but have to sell it in a time of need, now I'm pretending in to get the 70s classic vibe in 5 strings but I would like to know what's your opinion between this two basses, which one would you say is better?

[@RumblinMan]

The 70’s Classic Vibe gets my vote because it’s an extremely well-built bass.

[@jrgg777]

@@RumblinMan Thanks bro. I have another questions, I was also checking the Yamaha Bb435, have you tried that one? What's your opinion in comparison with the squier?

[@RumblinMan]

@@jrgg777 the BB is excellent and totally destroys the Squier when it comes to tone.

[@jrgg777]

@@RumblinMan Oh wow I didn't expect that answer, but it helps me a lot, I think I'll go for the BB then. Thanks bro!

[@RumblinMan]

@@jrgg777 awesome!

[@joel_anderson_t]

Vintera - I assume it means Vintage Era, if I'm correct.

[@RumblinMan]

Correct. Vintage to generalized specs of an era rather than a specific year.

[@thomasjimenez5479]

I bought one this past Saturday January 15th 2022 at Sam Ash Music in Sarasota, FL and I LOVE IT 💞😁

[@RumblinMan]

Awesome!!

[@rubenriverarojas7910]

Very nice color

[@BBarNavi]

Are you going to review their fretless?

[@RumblinMan]

If I get the chance!

[@BARTFUNKBASS]

@@RumblinMan Please!

[@JC-hk8ji]

How to do you get a more buff sound

[@TheBluesine]

Hey again Rumblin Man, so this bass is better than the Sire V3 2nd gen? Is it neck much wider? cheers

[@RumblinMan]

I wouldn’t go so far as to say it’s better. But to me, the build and finish are better than the Sire. The neck is likely thicker than the Sire, though. The Sire wins when it comes to sound. You can get great tones with the V3. But if you want a bass that’ll survive years and years of play, the Squier wins.

[@aarondavis4341]

I have a Vintage Modified 4 string. It's a killer bass I love it,but as for a true 70s style replica,I think not,I compare it to my 93 fender mexi standard,the only difference is the VM has a bigger headstock,a 70s style headstock,lol. I think the VMs seem a bit rushed on Squiers account,I'm a Fender/Squier fanatic,but the VMs seem like Squier used them to make the Classic vibes ,you know let's build this see how it sellss and whatever people complain about a we'll fix next time type situation. Now I will say my VM as I said I compared it to my actual Fender and the 79s is actually built better of the 2, the soldering job , wiring,etc yea the fender has cheap wiring and shodding gobs of solder all through it wheras the VM has cloth pushback(70s style) wiring, nice clean soldering very nice and neat inside.

[@RumblinMan]

Aaron Davis nice! Thanks for sharing. The classic series 70’s Jazz bass nailed the vibe pretty well. The Vintera kind of does, but mainly is just a really cool and beautiful bass. I feel like some of the Classic Vibe basses get into the same ball park as the real thing, but most of them don’t fully nail the time period.

[@bignatec1000]

I have a squire bass that looks just like this but it has a smooth neck. It still has the inlays and everything else looks the same. Is this the same model?

[@RumblinMan]

You might have an old Vintage Modified.

[@moisesmanzano9671]

Which pickups would you go with for this squire ? And what bridge ?

[@RumblinMan]

I’d probably go with either a set of Duncan Quarter Pounds or some Fender Ultra Noiseless pickups. For a bridge I’d roll with a Fender HiMass.

[@moisesmanzano9671]

I was thinking Duncan as well but a friend of mine has the Squire VM and he put some Delano jmvc 4 and it sounds amazing. Have you tried those out ?

[@gerogerigegege666]

What kind of distortion/effects did you use Sir?

[@MikMichael100]

Hi everyone..hope all is well. Luv your reviews Rumblin Man, 👍 I'm aware this is an old post, but if Rumble Man or someone else could tell me if there is any neck dive (weight distribution) or not, I'd sure's heck like to know. I have a chance to pick one up here locally (St. Louis) for $350.00 Thanks in advance, Mike (still searching!)

[@RumblinMan]

Hey Mike! It’s been a couple years since I reviewed this bass, so I can’t remember if there was any particular neck dive. With affordable-end basses, there usually is some degree of neck dive, but I would imagine the Classic Vibe line of Squiers would be considerably better in that department than most other budget basses.

[@MikMichael100]

@@RumblinMan Thank you for answering so quickly! (-: Bottom line is I have to go check it out. I'm pretty stocky (if not fat!) so I'm comfortable with heavy axes. Guit player by trade, but track my own bass lines in the humble studio! If you wish, I will keep you posted?👍

[@RumblinMan]

@@MikMichael100 please do! I’m also a guitar player by trade. But bass is my passion.

[@MikMichael100]

@@RumblinMan Will do! Now I'm looking at a Yamaha BBG5S, although I've never been big on active pups. The seller is a bit of a drive, but the price is right. Still in the hunt here! 🧐

[@sumanpariyarofficial7363]

Whats is its string spacing of cv jazz bass v??

[@paulevans4334]

18mm

[@letbulletsfly9862]

Does this bass has active pick ups?

[@AlexanderHernandez-ve6wm]

Este modelo super al squier jazz bass paranormal??

[@RumblinMan]

Sí, en mi opinión.

[@matiasovando3601]

Squier CV or sire v3?

[@RumblinMan]

Matias Ovando Tough call! I like both but would go with the Sire V3 because of the active electronics and smooth playing experience.

[@matiasovando3601]

Thanks men. 🙋🏿‍♂️🙋🏿‍♂️

[@leogonzzalez]

Great Review man. Good sound. What Amp are you using here??

[@RumblinMan]

Leonardo Gonzalez thanks man! I went through my ZOOM B3.

[@thenightlifezero9154]

I sounds really good. I wondering was your bass indonesian or Chinese factory made. I tried this bass and the store had one made in China the other indonesian. Save a very minor wood grain blemish the chinese made fit and finish was great. Darn near perfect. Especially the neck. The indonesian one was good but no where near as good as the Chinese one.

[@RumblinMan]

This one was Indonesian, but I too have heard that the Chinese ones were better.

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

The B string sounds a little loose. It doesn’t sound normal. Is it?

[@esa4141]

How the weight wise on longer use? Tried in guitar shop shortly, heavy.

[@TommyFugitive]

I'm about to buy this same model. However, when I was at the music store trying it, the hum just gets so loud unless both pickups on are on at full volume. As soon as turn the volume down on one of pickups, even just a little bit, that hum/buzz sound gets super loud. Could that be the amp I was using? Or is something wrong with the electronics of the bass? I know single coils hum a bit, but good grief! It was obnoxious! One of the employees said that hum is normal with single coil basses. I've never owned a single coil bass. What's your take on that phenomenon?

[@RumblinMan]

Yeah man! So the severity of this issue could easily vary from bass to bass, in the event that you get one that isn’t wired as well as others. But, this issue is pretty typical of Squier basses. With single coil basses, there will be some buzz any time you solo one of the pickups, because the hum is only canceled when both pickups are being used. Sometimes with lower-end basses like the Squiers, the knobs don’t fully do their job. This bass would work best for you if you plan on replacing the pickups with noiseless ones.

[@TommyFugitive]

@@RumblinMan I did buy it and I am quite smitten by it. It's awesome! I also got one of those Vox amplugs so I can play while without disturbing my wife during online university stuff. I appreciate your response. Thank you!

[@RumblinMan]

@@TommyFugitive enjoy! God bless.

[@93greenstrat]

I am looking forward to the head-to-head against the Affinity Jazz V but I'm also curious to how the more expensive Fender Player Series Jazz V stacks up. I used to have an older Mexican Deluxe Jazz V and while it sounded great, the neck wasn't the most comfortable. In fact, in terms of playability, the Affinity would have blown in out of the water.

[@RumblinMan]

Russell Wiggins wow. That’s a surprise!

[@Gruxxan]

i just bought one of these second hand from ebay for £150😀

[@RumblinMan]

Congrats!

[@RoadKing-ky2bs]

Yay!!

[@RumblinMan]

2016 Road King I may ask to borrow your 50’s P sometime! Lolz.

[@hutch7699]

what's the difference between made in china and indonesia? im planning to buy. but when i see at the back of the head it is crafted in china. im confused, is there any difference?

[@RumblinMan]

There are some who believe that the former Chinese-made basses were built better than the current Indonesian-made basses. However, this isn’t proven to be true.

[@LowEndLobster]

FIRST!

[@RumblinMan]

LowEndLobster here before 7k. Wanna be friends?

[@HF1600ie]

That G string is so close to the edge in this model. It's weird.

[@GODenWord]

When i was starting to play bass i was laughfing at people who were saying 4 string bass forever. I really liked low B string. Now i am using 4 string bass and i am saying 4 string bass forever!!! So what happened? Well basicly God suggested me Warwick Dark Lord bass 4 string bass with tuning F# and low B and A and E to use!!! :D This is the best bass for me!

[@RumblinMan]

It's hard to say any particular bass forever! PS - not sure if God would recommend a bass called "dark lord".

[@GODenWord]

@@RumblinMan Dark is opposite to bright or up to down or as night to day or as black to white or woman to man or plus to minus and so on. Awrything with no exception is created and owned by Father God!!!

[@GODenWord]

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[@Christopher-nz8ir]

Not Too Impressed With The LOW B String And I Noticed You Never Got To That Point ! Same As All Fender Five Strings Ive Owned And I’m Talking USA Models, Their LOW B String Sucked That’s Why I Sold All Of Them ! Even A Marcus Miller Indonesian 5 String BLOWS The Fender Or Squire Away On The LOW B String I Know I Bought One Just Because Of That ! I Now After 40 Years Have A 5 String PBASS With A Killer Low B String Equal To The Other 4 Strings, Tight And PUNCHY ! Fender, And Squire Just For Some Reason Cannot Get The LOW B String RIGHT ! Sorry But TRUE ! Their Low B String Is NOT Clear, Tight Or Punchy Like The Other 4 And That’s A FACT ! I Love Fender 4 Stringers, But Look Elsewhere For My Fives ! I’m Sure You Reviewers Get Some Sort Of Kickback For Helping To Make Them More Sales, The Bass Is Fine Just Can’t Live With A Muddy, Sounding Low B String I WANT A CLEAR, TIGHT And PUNCHY Bottom End !

[@RumblinMan]

Squier is spelled s-q-u-i-e-r.

[@leatherstockingangler9046]

Hey that was awesome. I have an affinity PJ bass. Was looking at getting a player bass. But my question is. Is the squire name as good as other basses. Obviously the best is American. Should I stay with squire. But looking for something that’s better but is just upgrading pickups make it better

[@RumblinMan]

I definitely recommend upgrading to a better bass than the Affinity line. The Affinity basses aren't bad, necessarily, but you can't get the same performance without upgrading them to the max. You can stick with Squier and go with a Classic Vibe model, and you'll probably be happy with it. I personally recommend the Fender Player Series, though, because to me they're worth the extra money to have great pickups and really good build quality.