1. Get on of these. 2. Install a nice nut maybe tuners 3. Legit premium quality 4. Simplicity in use, records like a beast. Names on a headstock dont matter. This is the instrument that taught me this lesson
@mr.anderson705 жыл бұрын
I've recorded with this bass. Stock pickups through a bad ass amp and it sounded massive. A+
@CordScott3 жыл бұрын
@@mr.anderson70 I've been trying to find one of the red ones but I guess it's not available anymore
@mr.anderson703 жыл бұрын
@@CordScott Wow, didn't know they made the 70's P in red. Currently, there is a walnut version available. Good luck in your search!
@CordScott3 жыл бұрын
@@mr.anderson70 Sorry meant 60's but can't find it.
@tallchap80703 жыл бұрын
I had a 60s Fiesta Red CV (lost in a fire). Put Chromes on it. Special bass. Sounded, and played great.
@klaymeister7 жыл бұрын
I've never seen a bad quality Squier classic vibe
@savanaviolenta7 жыл бұрын
I need a p bass ,I checked the Mexican fender p basses but man somehow I didn't like them.That classic vibe 70's looks really nice the sound is like an old American p bass.
@redbuzzardbass7 жыл бұрын
They're definitely nice guitars, both bass and 6 string, highly recommended.
@slimjim19827 жыл бұрын
I found one at my guitar center and I couldn't keep it on the rack, it definitely has a great growl to the stock pickups with a smooth feel adequate tuners and it looks bomb, you can usually find them for sale on ebay unopposed because people don't like the price point (after all save $200 more and you can get a MIM) it comes with an 'ashtray' cover over the bridge and a 'thumb pull' but those are usually taken off by the previous owner lmao for what it is: 10/10 definitely worth the 400 new but you can def find a cheaper one on the used market.
@malcolmhardwick42585 жыл бұрын
I got 2 CV strats and a vintage modified strat and the fit and finish is better than my 2 Japanese strats.
@thebionicbassplayer5 жыл бұрын
I agree, I had one and it was very well made
@andrewmccombs73476 жыл бұрын
Classic Vibes are awesome. Every one of 'em. They got some mystery mojo.
@ConstantineIsslamow7 жыл бұрын
Always, Always learning something new in each video. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us. Cheers
@leelauder44112 жыл бұрын
I have the exact bass Dave! It plays and sounds like a dream! Quite versatile with the right amp and pedal too!! Peace brother
@bassworship502 жыл бұрын
I just purchased one of these and had 2 dead frets; [D-string/9th fret and the G-string/12th fret). Could've happened to anyone. First time I've had to send a Squier back and I've been playing them since '04. This is my 9th one. The music store was so cool and with no questions asked they're sending me another one at the word of my bass tech. I love Squiers, yes I do.
@paivalr7 жыл бұрын
there should be a dave on every city
@rickyrocks59467 жыл бұрын
I have been playing bass pretty much as long as Dave and greatly respect what he has done and how he shows people how to get yourself fixed up and going which is something you would not have got from people even 10 yrs ago. Years after selling my white maple neck 77 American p bass ( and regretting it now) a friend of mine that works at the "brand name" music store told me about the white matt freeman p bass (also classic vibe series) this was a few years back and it was $379. I went in and lined up all the j basses from affinity to American Standard. I was shocked that it felt, played and sounder (in my opinion) better than the mim standard and to my ears was identical to the made in America special that Dave works on in one of his next video, The neck was spot on and had a tiny bit of back bow and still set a 5/64 did not buzz anywhere on the neck! I was able to set it a 0 relief and 4/64 string height and still no buzz. This is why I believe Fender all but dropped the line as it was probably going to be the next 80's mij squire and did not want it to cut into the sales of there "better basses"
@Lamo21007 жыл бұрын
I wish Squier would bring back those fiesta red 60's Classic Vibe P basses.They were awesome basses and I often seen professional bassist gig with those. I figure they were cutting into "Fender" profits so they discontinued them.
@la1966 жыл бұрын
That's the one I have and it looks/plays/sounds fantastic. The Fiesta Red was my fav so I grabbed it. Glad I did because you don't see too many of them out there anymore.
@kman-mi7su5 жыл бұрын
I have one too, Awesome bass!! I switched mine to flatwounds and looooove it.
@pacman17895 жыл бұрын
They still have the Classic Vibe 60"s P-Bass just in different colors.
@thewomble15094 жыл бұрын
@@la196 Me too. got a used one for £239 two and a half years ago. Still my main bass.
@StevenHess7 жыл бұрын
So he just needed to bring it to an honest person. No fret leveling required.
@JGPorcello7 жыл бұрын
Mebbe a smarter person, I think.
@tomyale11193 жыл бұрын
i expect the "highly paid professionals" or whatever he called them thought they could rob him of some cash by doing it, not expecting him to do it himself
@greggjohnson3057 жыл бұрын
Haha! I like that... "It's not classic, it's the classic 'VIBE' lol.
@marike11007 жыл бұрын
Thought that was a stupid observation by the presenter. Of course it's not "the real thing", it's a modern bass guitar throwback of a 1970s Precision. It's called "Classic Vibe", because it's a Precision but with a modern C shaped neck profile instead of the Precision baseball bat width neck of an actual 1970 vintage Precision. It has nothing to do with it not being "the real thing".
@greggjohnson3057 жыл бұрын
The one in my avatar has that baseball bat neck. It's a 77 P bass. I love that thing. Plays like butter. It's heavy. I have a 79 Fender P that's light as a feather. Never played a Classic Vibe, though. I've only heard good things about them.
@marike11007 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is awesome, I would be over the moon if I had a 70s vintage P bass. I just ordered a Vintage Modified Precision PJ bass that I'm waiting on. It seems to be a decent inexpensive bass. Cheers.
@EdLaughs7 жыл бұрын
love this dude.... old school extreme!
@sidbates34237 жыл бұрын
Dave I wished the Guys at Guitar Center had the skills and patience to work on bass guitars like you man it's sickening !!!!! I pay good money for my set up and it plays the same way,, I got a 70's reissue Fender MIM with the block inlays and it's a great bass but I've got a dip spot on the fret board where the A string is. I don't know where your located but I wished you were located in Ga because for the amount of money I've spent I could of bought 2 more bass guitars anyway thanks for the tips Sir.
@catthat99996 жыл бұрын
I don't think that many people could make setting up a bass as interesting as this. But it is.
@djthingsmaker7 жыл бұрын
earlier classic vibes use to have a fret problem but they definitely stepped up their quality standards
@peterjanjanin98834 жыл бұрын
I love my Squier CV J and P! I put some handwound MJS pickups and a 920T control plate with better Pots and an Orange drop and it sounds AMAZING!!!
@H0kram2 жыл бұрын
Well that's not a CV, that's a modded CV, a whole different bass.
@JKryanX7 жыл бұрын
i picked my 60's classic vibe bass over waaaaaaayy more expensive jazz basses, and i havent once been disappointed with that decision. i get compliments on my bass tone all the time and i blow people away when i say its a squire.
@mr.anderson706 жыл бұрын
I've got this very bass and I get compliments at gigs as well. Can't beat it.
@susiemuirhead5613 жыл бұрын
I just invested in the Squier Classic Vibe 60s Jazz Bass. Another one that I saw that was real sweet was the Squier Paranormal 54 Jazz Bass.
@oimonsexmann7 жыл бұрын
considering he has an active emg pickup and big strings on there, i''m assuming he usually plays in lower tunings and had frets buzzing because of lower string tension
@burningkarma7 жыл бұрын
simoex Those look like the EMG Geezer Butler Pickups. They're passive.
@slimjim19827 жыл бұрын
makes sense considering its a cheapish passive bass
@nrich51274 жыл бұрын
Not made in China - made in Indonesia - a good setup by the Master and it should just fine.
@guigaceni7 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave , what's up man? Hope you have the spare time to read this. My name is Guilherme , and i'm brazilian and a self-tought bassist. I've been watching your videos since 2010 and had never had the urge to comment here before ,since you usually answer all the questions before they pop. Recently i've acquired a 36yrs old Peavey T-40,and while doing some research about this awesome sounding instrument i realised that my favorite instrument review channel (yours) did not mention the incredible piece of art(in my humble opinion). I was just wondering/suggesting a video about the Peavey T-40. Keep on Rocking !
@timtimbohughes40605 жыл бұрын
Another good video, just ordered one of these new..
@richfiryn7 жыл бұрын
Damn nice Bass. I have a Classic Vibe 50's Black Guard Tele and it is fantastic.
@Hardballleather7 жыл бұрын
Rich Firyn The blonde one?
@richfiryn7 жыл бұрын
Yes
@nancyleekellyproductions16167 жыл бұрын
YOU STRAP THAT THING ON YOU ,,, AND PLAY IT DAVE,, MAN YOUR GOOD!
@blkjckgtr30757 жыл бұрын
Nice one Dave ,thank god your honest and know your stuff!! I bet customer will be happy!!Enjoy your sunday!!Cheers
@subnormalwater81587 жыл бұрын
wow that's a sexy looking bass
@s76fitz7 жыл бұрын
1970's "disco" fingerboard .
@windows.957 жыл бұрын
you're in a good mood in this vid, Dave. thanks for your uploads I'm learning a lot cheers m8
@davidrichardson76876 жыл бұрын
Very good Bass even with the stock pickups.
@basswanderer27657 жыл бұрын
I like the block fret markers, I donno, it kinda gives it that geddy look or vintage jazz bass look or something.
@j_freed7 жыл бұрын
Bass Wanderer Totes.
@JKryanX7 жыл бұрын
70's are new when you are talking about vintage basses.
@hestia1654 жыл бұрын
I know right, dot inlays are so boring and dull.
@davidrichardson76876 жыл бұрын
Nice Bass, one of your best episodes.
@TheTruthRocks7 жыл бұрын
Dave plays Loverboy? Turn Me Loose, baby!
@robertrichards7106 жыл бұрын
Awesome bass and tone, keep in mind those are not the stock pick ups. My guess is that they are EMG Geezer Butler pick ups which is the reason it sounds so badass.
@sd3falco5 жыл бұрын
Yes! I have the same bass and did the same thing. It sounded great with the stock pickups but it's awesome with the GZR pickups. Another comment mentioned that they're probably active but they aren't.
@brothermike25062 жыл бұрын
Not needed
@Attercop477 жыл бұрын
Here is a Thumbs Up as a symbolic internet Pat on the Back and a Thank you for showing us what it's all a-boot
@mikastu7 жыл бұрын
Dave! Love the channel. What size feeler gauge are you using to check the neck relief at the 7th fret? Is it the same for a Jazz Bass?
@suprbird2 жыл бұрын
With how much people want for a used MIM p bass, these are a great alternative and they look awesome. Trading my schecter 5 string for a FSR green 70s p bass today.
@johnsimms39573 жыл бұрын
It just needed a setup. Good job Dave.
@bobt57787 жыл бұрын
So Dave, what's your take on this bass overall? I have a VM Jazz (natural) and was considering one of these. Great vid, like all your others
@stuartpeters10807 жыл бұрын
Lovely work as always Chief
@kemptonklutz6 жыл бұрын
Classic vibes are better guitars than Fender custom shops at a fraction of the cost. Sorry guys, but that's the reality.
@angelvaladez31836 жыл бұрын
Kempton Klutz that bass is awesome !
@rogereriksen7266 жыл бұрын
Bought a CV 60', and I was so satisfied with it, so the day after I went back to the store and bought their last one too. I stringed one of them with flats.
@powbobs5 жыл бұрын
Classic Vibes are quite nice but no, just no.
@motorhed7 жыл бұрын
My classic vibe 60s jazz bass is one of the best jazz basses ive ever played aside from a fender american deluxe which costs 5 times as much!!
@kman-mi7su5 жыл бұрын
I have the 60s Jazz bass, the 70s Jazz bass, and the Jazz bass77 from Squier all are great basses for the money a real steal if you ask me. I have an 83 and an 89 Fender Jazz basses that I've had since new and the 83 was my workhorse for all those years until I bought the 60s and 70s Squier Vintage modified models they were such good basses I retired the 83 and 89 to playing at home.
@Micktorius7 жыл бұрын
always a good video to watch!
@tomdbass12 ай бұрын
Can the truss rod nut on the Squire be replaced with a Fender bullet truss rod nut? I know some modifications are needed to get the bullet nut to fit but are the threads the same?
@triplesevensix2916 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dave mate. Have a sound weekend buddy. ;)
@PierreParo4 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me if this Classic Vibe 70s is delivered with the Bridge capot ?
@pattonPwr7 жыл бұрын
wish you could work on my bass guitars here in Madrid, Spain.. love your bass videos!
@richardbrucemusic3 жыл бұрын
I somewhat enjoy your videos but I wish you would tell us in what way the axe is out of spec before you began adjusting the truss rod and action.
@SaintedSons7 жыл бұрын
Really sounds good Dave, would you recommend this bass and how much is it sir? Love your videos!!
@Nightshade18817 жыл бұрын
Chris Christian get it!! I have a vintage modified jazz with pearl block inlay. I'm a guitar player but it works good for what I want to do
@mitchwrench2397 жыл бұрын
nicely done dave
@dalewarmonger7 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave, did you ever come across a P Bass headstock that is tilting forwards? It doesn't affect the playability, and the strings sit fine in the nut... but it's definitely tilted on my Highway One Precision. Is this common? Or is it a defect? Cheers.
@letsleepingdogslie24927 жыл бұрын
I have my original classic vibe p bass the baby blue one. Replace and up graded the pick ups and put flat wounds for those early Elton John songs like Rocket man. Beautiful tone!
@AfferbeckBeats7 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't mind getting one of those but they seem to have been discontinued a while back and I can't find one anywhere. Plus the price of the current Classic Vibes basses here are what a regular Fender should be, so that doesn't help matters.
@bafoolagan42734 жыл бұрын
I love this guy
@mikedambeck71365 жыл бұрын
" I could totally be a dick but you know." I love it. Can't tell you how many techs out there who wouldn't even bother to set it up, check for fret farts and then fret rock it thoroughly. They'd just rip the strings off and have at it so they can charge the most. No scruples. Great job Dave!
@piglos7 жыл бұрын
One good turn deserves another
@dezionlion7 жыл бұрын
most people would Gooch themselves trying to set it up without it laying flat. but I'm sure you've done it that way enough times to know what to expect
@themuse3217 жыл бұрын
Dave I bought a guitar a couple of months ago from a local company, it plays awesome but there only 1 fret that buzzes on 1 string (9th on G), any ideas?
@howarddietz40577 жыл бұрын
Cool bass.
@yaboicolvin28706 жыл бұрын
Ok so with the original bass you can take off the metal bridge guard thing off and the little bar under the g string ?
@Zigger277 жыл бұрын
According to the specs this bass is built with a basswood body. Without going into the discussion if it's a good tone-wood or not... how durable is it on these basses? Some say the wood dents and chips easy, and even bridge-screws come loose. What's your general experience?
@savanaviolenta7 жыл бұрын
Yes,the basswood bodies are softer woods they are prone to dings if you drop the bass badly.Tone wise they're ok for w budget brand guitar makers.They do the job and if you are not well aware of a good tone of a P bass that classic vibe will do the job.If you've already played a higher end basses then you know what a good consistent tone is.The frequency spectrum on these expensive basses is well tough out.The pickups are Alnico ,the woods are selected ones to fit exactly the specifications of the pickups,the finish is different ,electronics ,labor and so on.Thats why they cost three times or more.The American instruments are just better build quality and like a instruments just resonates better,they're just superior.I am not saying lower budget instruments are bad,no there are very well made inexpensive and great sounding instruments.What I am saying is a good instrument will always play like a butter.
@RoyCousins6 жыл бұрын
I have a Squier VM P-bass PJ. Nice quality for the money, but the set up wasn't great. Thanks to Dave's shared wisdom it is becoming a really nice bass. 🎸
@zedzero773 жыл бұрын
Im guessing He/She was playing it a very low volumes or unplugged.
@sanborns7 жыл бұрын
One can get fret buzz easily if the neck relief is out of adjustment either direction ...
@markharvey30077 жыл бұрын
dave you forgot to put cam in HD having a brew like me, DOH!
@FatalZonez7 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave, I have a question about a bass. I've been looking around on www.rondomusic.com since I've been trying to get a hold of a 6 string. I found one called the Douglas WOB 826. It looks similar to an Ibanez and I was just wondering if you ever came across one of the guitars/basses on rondomusic, and I would like to know if they're good or not. Link to the bass -> www.rondomusic.com/WOB826WH.HTML
@BloodAndGutsTV5 жыл бұрын
how many inches is this guitar from top to bottom?
@sssidney6 жыл бұрын
Just got one of these bass guitars as a bit of a change and I’m really enjoying it.Just one thing what strings would you recommend for a beginner also what gauge? Love your channel btw cheers
@guitarforfun25964 жыл бұрын
I just got one for my daughter for Christmas Is it any good?
@ivangushkov36514 жыл бұрын
55-110s all day son. Be a man.
@TheWGLOVER7 жыл бұрын
Nice guitars, these Classic Vibes and Vintage Modified, but getting rather pricey these days.
@ian-c.017 жыл бұрын
Good enuff !
@mitchwrench2397 жыл бұрын
never seen you setup a standard firebird... maybe ill send you one of mine...
@williamstewart77737 жыл бұрын
Dave are you still gigging in the blues band?
@slydogman7407 жыл бұрын
So... on a different note ( pardon the pon) I got myself the ' guitar player repair guide' by stewac as Dave says..I'm only 3 pages in and he's already talking about using lemon oil and wire wool on the fingerboard..Holy fuck!
@lostcityrocker496 жыл бұрын
I have one of these and I absolutely love it... one issue I came across setting it up though was that I wasn't able to get the string height below 5/32" without the saddle resting directly on the bridge, so I'm curious how he was able to set the action so low here. I was thinking I'd have to switch out the fat brass saddles with smaller ones from the bridge I replaced on my Fender. Any ideas? Neck is straight and nut height is perfect, I'm hoping I don't have to stick a shim under the neck.
@bernardjharmsen3044 жыл бұрын
A shim in the butt end of the neck pocket will fix it. Then readjust bridge action and intonation. Much simpler than modding the bridge.
@mannishboy16 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave, What was you honest opinion of the Squier CV '70's P Bass? Thinking about buying one as a backup.
@nikopapadopoulos12444 жыл бұрын
I have this bass, it's unbelievable...I bought it as a back up..it's now my go to bass.they are discontinued though.
@WeZte6 жыл бұрын
is this better than a fender player pbass?
@Eduardo-hi4zc7 жыл бұрын
What is the price of this bass friend??
@dalepal7 жыл бұрын
You saved the owner of that bass some money since it doesn't need a fret level.
@DeadKoby7 жыл бұрын
I'm no luthier, but I swear I could out tech some of the people that claim professional status. Then there's the guys I take stuff to when I can't get it... those are the real deal.
@rdrake3166 жыл бұрын
Those are the stock pups?
@crazyuncleduke80127 жыл бұрын
Mother of Classic?
@rdrake3166 жыл бұрын
Butch Vig plays bass too?
@ernestochang17447 жыл бұрын
4:07 dam daniel 4:10 with the white vans
@brettthebassist3 жыл бұрын
Bought mine used, neck was straight as an arrow with no buzz. Guess I got lucky🤷🏻♂️
@frankazack67017 жыл бұрын
I had a classic vibe 60's p bass... in sonic blue... really was a good bass, kinda sorry I sold it
@clydertaylor38486 жыл бұрын
LoL 😋 wow I have the same bass guitar and I brought it at Bill's music house and I love it I just set it up good sounding bass the same one your looking at
@randolphcordell63806 жыл бұрын
I love mine. Easily the best deal on the market....my VM is just as good.
@markchatman95834 жыл бұрын
One of those turn up the amp and turn down the fingers job.
@LuigiMansilla5 жыл бұрын
You remember me to Joe Caputo
@recordlabeldao78205 жыл бұрын
Yes squire are much cooler and good quality for money
@davebollon13067 жыл бұрын
Curry. For Sunday dinner. You did ask :)
@ernestochang17447 жыл бұрын
if you saw me in real life you'd realize i have a classic vibe to my language
@nancyleekellyproductions16167 жыл бұрын
OH COME ON YOUR FUN,,, ,,,I LIKE YOU!
@fernandogarajalde40665 жыл бұрын
So this is what happens to those Geddy Lee necks that aren't good enough for his signature bass. (they're sent on a cruise to China)
@brettthebassist3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Valvey7897 жыл бұрын
High frets not too common in modern instruments.
@xGeneralDisarrayx7 жыл бұрын
black beauty
@dino_j7 жыл бұрын
Nothing to see...ha! That seems like a great bass. Wonder how many times players take an instrument to a tech for a 'problem' when in fact the instrument is ok.
@greggjohnson3057 жыл бұрын
Grouper, mixed veggies and potato fries
@samstinkeringaround89612 жыл бұрын
I hate the screech of round wounds , you can hear every move you make.