Still top of their game? | Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz Bass [Review/Demo]

[@melkorvast]

I miss 2007 when it was the 70's vintage modified jazz bass, had Duncan-designed pickups and retailed for $279.

[@JonnyDibble]

They were great! More modern sounding compared to these 70s voiced pickups

[@Gary19702]

Had one and those pickups were an absolute dream, tight and punchy with enough low mids that if you eq'd your amp juuust right you could pull off a pretty convincing rick 4001 tone or a nice p bass thump.

[@alistarebibby8971]

You can't even find those Duncan Design jazz pickups that originally came with the Squier Vintage Modifieds anymore unless you canabalize them from a used one.

[@mrwagner01]

Heavy AF but damn when mine was dialed in, it was a machine of tone.

[@fairusetv2953]

Just got one at the pawn shop $240 all original parts! Whoo

[@BillyBlaze7]

I have that model but in the sunburst, and am still blown away at what a great instrument it is. I absolutely LOVE this bass. I had a Warwick Rockbass Fortress, and sold it to keep the Squier

[@ham.strings]

Got mine in black in December of 2019 as my first bass and well... I have played other basses, and doing so just confirms that I made the right choice for my first bass. The thing growls and reverberates with every note, the QC is there and it plays beautifully. No complaints 10/10

[@JonnyDibble]

Ideal! 😁 Glad to hear it's serving you well 🙌

[@jacomans9078]

I just purchased this Bass, solely on your vid review, I put it against a 1,200. instrument, and the difference was very slight, this Bass held its own , I am very pleased, and I love that vintage color of the neck.

[@JonnyDibble]

That's awesome to hear! 😄

[@KaltOhm]

It still amazes me all the time the quality and value that you can get these days for relatively less money when buying a bass. It is really great. Nice vid!

[@JonnyDibble]

It's so impressive. Some of the processes have been really nailed down after lots if experience! Thanks very much! 😄

[@SniperPrecision]

I bought my fridge bass in a decade and it's for my step daughter. Price point it's the cheapest squire bass you can get but holy hell it plays so well im shocked. The squires in the 800-1000 dollar range play as good and sound as good as ANY fender I've played. Kids these days got it good!

[@keithbutler2222]

I bought a USA jazz in this finish with pearl inlays back in 91 for 350 quid from a shop. I stupidly sold it for £500 with the amp in 96 cos I needed to buy keys as I swapping from bass to keys...just before the prices went through the roof. Partly thanks to your video, I've finally taken the plunge and currently awaiting delivery of a Squire CV...for roughly the same price as my jazz back in 91 lol. I know it won't be the same as my old Fender Jazz but it will get some use now in my online music. Many thanks for the heads up 🙂

[@jimmymonet1882]

I will say I have a Squire Jazz Bass from about 17 years ago and I love it!

[@bassonthemark8191]

Wanted to say, really like your videos. Well produced, and (IMO) the right amount of talking (not too much or too little) with great on camera presence, entertaining personality and humor, of course with useful information as far as the topic covered and, the playing mixed in too. Like a great meal or dish, the whole is more than the sum of its parts and your videos for me, come together wonderfully. I’m eager to see what’s next.

[@JonnyDibble]

What a review! I feel like a fine wine being broken down into different flavours. Thank-you so much for checking out the channel and for your kind words 🥰

[@NelsonMontana1234]

Those Squier 70's are awesome. I never liked fretboards with blocks until I played one of those and now I love them.

[@JonnyDibble]

Love me some block inlays 😍

[@erikdulac6245]

Truly one of the most beautiful basses I've ever seen, double maple is so nice.

[@LowEndLobster]

Great vid dude! I remember when I checked out the 5'er last year, I agree with you. The tone is there, but the QC isn't really up to par compared with other instruments. Having owned a handful of Squiers, I can confidently say that the QC is all over the place. Doesn't mean good ones don't exist, but it's definitely a 'play before you buy' kinda deal.

[@JonnyDibble]

Thank-you kindly sir. I think they're trying to keep up and produce more and more but the quality is starting to slip. I feel very lucky to not have had a really bad one yet! Hear the mustang in particular can be a bit rough around the edges! Hope you're doing well! 😄

[@TheDeckerdecker]

How true.I have a 50s Squier P bass and you could put Fender on the headstock and you couldn't tell. Quality is awesome.

[@Daddy53751]

Sounds like they’re going the way of Gibson.🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ndbtb]

I have a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz bass V in natural finish that I've had a few years now, and it's a killer-sounding and playing instrument. The VM and CV lines are great basses overall and an amazing value for the money...

[@JonnyDibble]

Awesome! SO much great value for your money these days 👌

[@gabedriver]

I Love mine and switch to Fender Flat wound Stainless Steel Strings 45 on package! I love it even more! Still my favorite on stage

[@JonnyDibble]

Glad you're loving it! 😄

[@gabedriver]

@@JonnyDibble It’s a really good bass and also I love my Harley Benton MJ natural

[@gav-box-bass]

I put a set of dimarzio ultra jazz pickups in one of these and it is now my favourite jazz bass

[@JonnyDibble]

Aw noiice. Hear great things about those pickups! 🔥

[@Solidkhallid]

I love my squiers! I have a classic vibe 60's jazz bass and a vintage modified PJ and they're workhorses, I take them all over place gigging and they sound great and feel great everytime

[@JonnyDibble]

Amazing! I have a 60s P and it's great. Glad to hear they're serving you well 👌

[@GinoS1994]

My first bass was a Vintage Modified Jazz in this finish I bought new in 2009 for $300. It has aged VERY well and I can understand why they’re pretty sought after in the used market. Even though I’ve replaced pretty much everything in it it’s still one of my favorite basses to play!

[@JonnyDibble]

Amazing! Having a good foundation for modding is half of what makes a great affordable bass 🙌

[@randallslocomb4633]

Bought the same bass in 2013 and sold it a few years ago when I got in some financial strain. Big regret.

[@JacksonDukes]

I got one of the later-run Vintage Modified line versions of this bass locally for $150. I put a badass ii bridge and full-size pots in it. It is best bass I’ve ever owned and I will never let it go.

[@JonnyDibble]

That's awesome! The older VM range was so so good 😍

[@yungyeshua.]

Just picked one of these up in the shop after trying it out and went searching for any other info on KZbin, really great video 👍 subbed

[@JonnyDibble]

Great news! Ah Thank-you very much ☺ Hope you enjoy the bass!

[@Daqoda]

My main bass. This one is a keeper. I’ll be honest tho I had to play a couple of em before I liked one. The issue is the 3 piece body. Some finishes are better than others and some of them ring better depending on the soft maple pieces that are glued together. Being that my ears are super sensitive I settled on one that rang due to the tri chord tone I got out of it. Upgraded the neck pot to a cts so i could get a better sweep tone wise. The bridge got replaced with a custom one from a builder in Illinois and now I don’t even want to change the pickups now because this thing sounds so good. Definitely worth its weight. Just look around first

[@JonnyDibble]

Definitely agree! I try my best to test these in the shops first. I've been lucky to not get a proper lemon, but can see where lots of people have. Sounds like some great upgrades!

[@petermace1624]

Bought one these CV 70s bass. Had to click and collect during covid lockdown and could not play before buying. Its a great guitar. Almost everything is great. Intonation is perfect. Tuners are great. Had to set it up myself. Quality control was a little off but nothing that I could not fix. a little fret buzz was fixed by levelling and polishing 8th, 11th and 13th fret. No big deal. A quick job with a fret file and some wet and dry paper. The bridge is a slight issue. It is about 5mm too far to the 4th string side of the body. It is not an issue when playing, just makes the 1st string slightly further in from the edge of the neck. but I will be removing the bridge, dowel and glue the screw holes and then drill new screw holes fitting the bridge 5mm over. I plan to do this when I shield the cavities. Other than those small problems I am quite happy with the bass.

[@Town101]

I have one. I love it. thank you for pointing out your likes about this bass. I got to pick the exact one with grain lines I wanted from Sweetwater.

[@JonnyDibble]

That's great! So cool 😎 Glad you're loving it!

[@MrShooter72]

Gave away my Epiphone P-bass to the local middle school program a while back. I found it difficult to play and I had really gotten into short scale basses. After having a ball with short scale the last few months, suddenly felt like I was missing a full length bass. I picked one of these up a couple of days ago and am really happy with the decision!

[@Robert_Charles]

Want higher output pickups? Might want to check out the Squier contemporary basses

[@JonnyDibble]

Don't, I'm SO tempted to pull the trigger on that new Olive coloured one! 🥲😍

[@paulsnijder2031]

I have the Contemporary jazz bass HH V in burgundy with the roasted neck and it's amazing! Mine was on sale for €400, sound and feel is amazing and IMHO on of the best deals at this price point :-)

[@nialldurcan1762]

I have the olive satin 5 string and it is a killer bass for sure. Weighs a metric ton too.

[@clubnightparade]

I have a contemporary jazz bass in that wacky blue, i love that thing.

[@Duderino1978]

Can totally vouch for these. I got the 5 string for $275 on Craigslist and it’s amazing.

[@Ralf1erudd]

Thanks for the review. I just bought an as new one of these and had a look at your input today. For the money it is crazy good. I had to deal with a bit of of excess relief. 1/4 turn of the truss and one high fret at about the 16th fret on the D & G string area. Little bit of a dress in that area and job done.

[@daveandrews5485]

I have the Squier 70’s vibe Precision and it is fantastic. Totally agree about the neck, it looks so, so good. The binding, Jonny, you didn’t talk about the binding! 😂 The quality and value for money of this range of basses is outstanding. Great video Jonny, keep them coming.

[@JonnyDibble]

Oh yeah, LOVE me some 70s block inlays and binding 😍 Cheers!

[@nathanreifsteck4366]

I've had this bass for about 4 years now, I've had to redo the soldering twice on the bridge pickup and input jack. I'm ready to move on. I've played quite a few gigs with it, and I'm ready for an upgrade.

[@The_Real_Tom_Ball]

I got a 5 string vintage modified last year and oh my god it is amazing I love it

[@JonnyDibble]

Awesome!! How is that B string? 😊

[@r3b0rn80]

I bought the same instrument to get that Marcus Miller sound when slapping. That 70s pickup spacing is magic for that purposes ! My only complain was the neck fretwork. So I inverted the neck from a Paranormal Jazz Bass 54 and it’s now a killer instrument :-)

[@johnraspberry2269]

That's a great guitar, I bought it and very pleased with it

[@downtowngangstaz11]

Brilliant. Best review video I've seen. Well done! Will buy one.

[@JonnyDibble]

Wow! Thanks so much. Enjoy! 😄

[@kennethsettles5597]

Bought one while in Panama 3 years ago and loved it after setting it up. Moved back to the US of A a year later and shipped it home. It arrived with the action way to high, so I will have to go through it again. Up until very recently I haven’t been playing bass, but now two church gigs later with 3 coming up in the next month I will have to revisit getting it ready to play again. Thanks for the review.

[@JonnyDibble]

Ah love a good redemption arc! Glad to hear you're picking it back up again 😄 Thanks!

[@DenisAhmet]

I have one with the Seymour Duncan design pickups. The bass I can’t fault, spent ages setting it up, it plays like butter now. If I change the pickups to a quality set of my choice, it will no doubt play and sound like any high end USA variant. The current pickups are too bright on the G & D strings and as you say lack character in general. Great review, well done!

[@JonnyDibble]

A good set up can make a world of difference! Glad it's working out so well so far! Thanks very much 😊

[@Just-Michael]

I got the VM 70's Jazz bass in like 2014 in the natural finish. I love it more now than I ever had because it's set up properly. putting D'Addario Pro Steels on it was the first step, but then I think in 2019 I had it set up properly and you can get that Geddy Lee tone if you dig in a little bit. The tuners are kinda wonky, they jump around a bit while tuning, but once you get it in tune it stays in tune. Great bass. I'm not a big fan on the tinted necks on these new ones but it's still pretty cool. I would suggest anyone get one. Used VM basses sell now for about the same as I got mine new, so they definitely hold their value. :P

[@JonnyDibble]

Awesome! Pro Steels are my strings of choice too! 😁 Yeah I see them going for such high prices, but thats great! I wonder how we'll look back on the current generation of Squiers and Fenders 🤔 Cheers!

[@Just-Michael]

@@JonnyDibble Pro Steels really are the best. And since these Classic Vibe basses are replacing the VM series, maybe they'll carry on the legacy. ;)

[@nym053]

My B-stock CV Tele that I just got a few days ago didn't have any faults. I sanded the neck down a bit, and now it feels SO great. Actually feels better than my actual satin finished necks, which actually feels a bit sticky in comparison now haha. And agree about the different looking pieces of wood in the body of this j bass. Wood isn't perfect in the first place anyways. To me it's just more organic, viby and unique. It does also remind me of those cheap but sturdy industrial looking shelvings in pine that you can get from Ikea. I currently have a small one of those, and have had several other big ones. It really looked great actually. Luckily you can choose the shelves yourself. I don't want one that is too dark on the edges for one. And they're also quite modular.

[@JonnyDibble]

Nice one! Side note: I need an Ikea bass...

[@nym053]

@@JonnyDibble A HB diy kit? 😜 But yeah, would be great to have like a whole warehouse of guitar parts from each model, that you could then buy individually and put together your own model 🤔😄

[@RoachDoggJr2112]

I myself plan on buying the black version, swapping the pickguard out for a white one, and installing the Tom Brantley Geddy Lee pickups in it. Boom, budget Geddy sig. I probably will wet sand the gloss on the neck a little bit, also.

[@JonnyDibble]

Awesome! 😍 sanding the neck feels so good afterwards

[@manuelmoreno561]

Thanks for this review, I'm going to buy mine.

[@alexschmollinger6576]

I have a Squier Classic Vibe 70s Jazz bass Sunburst from Sweetwater and I love it and I'm taking Guitar lessons

[@JonnyDibble]

Glad to hear! 😁

[@YourCompanyNameCouldBeHere]

I had 2 brand new CV 70’s P basses in a row with a loose/broken trussrod

[@badger4361]

A mate of mine was asking my advice on what bass to buy, I told him a Squier Jazz bass....he bought an Epiphone Thunderbird.....(I don't speak to him anymore). That is a gourgeous bass.

[@JonnyDibble]

A wise choice. From you, cutting him out.

[@badger4361]

@@JonnyDibble I know I'm not sad or remorseful, just dissappointed in a Dickensian Victorian teacher kind of way....

[@grumpyoldbassplayer8138]

Had mine for around two years now and I play it quite a bit. I did upgrade the bridge and pickups, and filed the fret ends. Between this and my Classic Vibe P-bass, they do most of the work for me. I did get a Harley Benton Jazz and upgraded that also, but I like the Squire better. The Squire has Seymour Duncan SJB-3 and the HB has Fender Originals in it. I'm a big fan of the Quarter Pounders so the HB will always fall short in my mind. Still a solid bass though. I also got the Squire in natural. Love the looks of it.

[@JonnyDibble]

Great upgrades there! I'm putting Quarter Pounders in my other Squier jazz bass 😊 Thanks for tuning in and sharing!

[@maulanna]

Indonesian here. Proud of the shout out of our nation's manufacturing prowess... sorta?

[@se7ente3n]

I’ve played one a couple times, and it genuinely has the best the best feeling neck/fret board of any bass I’ve ever played. Better than my basses, and better than the ones at the store. If I had to choose between the $1400 rickenbacker or this $400 Jazz, I’m taking the Jazz all day

[@azander1958]

Ay yo thanks again for this video (Actually I'm in between classic 60's and classic 70's Jazz Bass) And your videos are helping me to pick between the two

[@JonnyDibble]

No worries! Oooh amazing, which are you leaning towards?

[@azander1958]

I'm still in between the two Which is a Bruh moment Man It's so hard to decide on which of the two Bass I should get HBU which of the two you Recommend more?

[@JonnyDibble]

@@azander1958 personally I prefer the 60s. I prefer the bridge pickup being slightly further away from the bridge, but that's just me 😄

[@azander1958]

@@JonnyDibble I see Welp the 60's have a warmer tone Because of it So thanks I might consider getting a CV 60 this year or next year Now I'm just gonna wait to turn 18 and get a Job

[@azander1958]

Alright Imma add the CV60 to my cart Now all I need is the Job for the money to get it

[@ampthebassplayer]

I would definitely agree that the previous Squiers were better, but some people have really taken that to heart. It's hilarious to see the old made in China Classic Vibes pop up on Reverb. I just posted one on my Insta that was listed for $500. The Matt Freeman sigs go for $700-$800 which is ridiculous for a Squier.

[@JonnyDibble]

Madness! Seems like the rarity droves up the price too. Squier have had its and downs so I sometimes struggle to pin point the decent prices on the older models 😅

[@jaxonvictoria4345]

Yup. One of those that you recently saw was probably (most likely) mine. I sold my Matt Freeman P for $799, buyer didn’t even throw in an offer. Those Matt Freemans feel like my Road Worn 50s P and my Am Pro P bass. Truly a Fender in every way.

[@SonamD.Bhutia]

I gots the Squire 5 string 70s modified jazz bass, manufactured in Indonesia. It is Heavy like in "StrongMan competition" 🪨 but i can handle it, not for Skinny guys who can't lift n use the shoulder. 4 string must be lighter than my 5 string. Took me a fortune to buy it so i am happy 😅. Tone is 5:50 💯

[@PineapplePizzaMan]

What are you thoughts on the bass? Im plannng on getting the 5 string as well. Im not too concerned about weight tho

[@SonamD.Bhutia]

I owned Cort PJ action 4 string passive bass for 14 yrs before getting 5 string 70s jazz bass. It's a huge step up for me quality and tone wise. Cost me 582 dollars 2 years ago. Its a great bass, can't afford to buy the original Fender. If there is a music store near you, I would recommend you to test it first, get a feel for it, the sound. I had no option of testing it first but I got lucky with the bass. This bass suits my needs fully. Hope you find yours @@PineapplePizzaMan

[@fenderrocks84]

My favorite bass that I own. I have an older one without the lacquer on the neck. I've modded mine with emgs and a original badass bridge. And a Hipshot detuner. Also, recessed Dunlop strap locks.

[@fenderrocks84]

Next mod I want to do is a left handed jazz neck with reverse tuning keys.

[@JonnyDibble]

Awesome! Is that the Vintage Modified one?

[@fenderrocks84]

@@JonnyDibble yes it is.

[@fenderrocks84]

@@JonnyDibble made in 2006

[@JonnyDibble]

@@fenderrocks84 Awesome! Yeah those are better than the newer classic vibes I'd say!

[@LincolnCountyBand-st8yn]

Man your a great player!!

[@peraltabeats8125]

Regarding the multi piece natural wood body having noticeable cosmetic variance you mentioned around the 5:20 mark…this also occurs with instruments from the American assembly line as well. I know because I own one which was so bad I ended up refinishing and I’ve encountered several with the same poor book-matching appearance. Perhaps this is in part to the declining quality of ash pieces they were receiving because of problems with the ash species in North America that eventually led them to no longer offer it their American lineup. This was most common beginning with later runs of the American elites and spilling into their other production line series such as the Professional and American Original. (I own a 70’s American Original Jazz bass). I believe now in the Professional ll’s they are offering a model in natural but using pine wood.

[@JonnyDibble]

Super interesting! I've never seen that before. Whatever is the most sustainable!

[@richardrichard5409]

Stingrays, Fenders, Yamahas, Arias, Westones, CVs, Hohner, Vintage, Squiers, 20 odd in total.....the ONLY bass I've ever bought, sold and then bought another, the early Indonesia built VM Jazz, fantastic basses.

[@cyco739z]

Electra/Westone!!! Rule!

[@ruiseartalcorn]

It looks and sounds great! :)

[@JonnyDibble]

Great all rounder for me!

[@floriandefernez4478]

Hey buddy! Nice video !! It seems that the bass sound is a bit flat, do you think that changing the pickups would be great ? What pickups would you put on ? Upgrading this kind of bass does worth it or not ? Cheers from france mate ! 😉

[@TiredLessGary]

I had the 50s squire PBass CV. I lightly sanded the neck with some super fine grit sand paper. Made the world of difference. That gloss is way too sticky for me too!

[@JonnyDibble]

Did the same thing to my 60s P bass, so much nicer afterwards! 😄

[@doug1789]

I bought the same one.I've been playing for 30 years and I prefer the Jazz base over all.I've had many models.Many variations many brands and when I got divorced.I sold seventeen of twenty two basses. I kept an old Yamaha a Tobias. And a getty lee fender jazz bass. The Squire outperforms outperforms out.Sounds and just feels overall better than an actual Fender.Jazz base with geddy lee's signature on it The Squire runs circles around an actual jazz base. Anyways, that particular one that I had. I bought it for 1200 Dollars I sold it for 5 because it was just a cumbersome. Dare I say it piece of junk? I saw this Squire natural tone 70s. Looking looking picked it up, totally impressed. Many years ago I had a finger Squire jazz fretless. Very nice bass . But as for the squire c v seventie. I'm sold and I am happy and I would like to acquire the other variations. The pick up's actually sound better the geddy lee bass .

[@aarondavis4341]

I have the vintage modified 70s,and I love it,it'll compete with my Mexican jazz any day,the natural finish is timeless too, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY VM 70S JAZZ! It just sucks it's sitting at the pawn shop right, because I'm a broke peasant ,had to use it to get a loan🤬🙄 till payday,I won't ever actually sell it ,no way! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@JonnyDibble]

Great series of basses! Oh nooooo. Hopefully you can get it back someday!

[@floydlay9189]

Great review ,,the sound is brilliant!

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks very much! ☺

[@jamescruttwell375]

I got the sunburst one back in February. I’ve always been a P Bass player and wanted something slightly different to what I’ve already got. Must admit, this is now my go to bass. Great feeling neck, and sounds fantastic!

[@JonnyDibble]

Amazing 😍 I was a jazz guy who became a P bass guy, but I'm loving jazzes recently too!

[@jamescruttwell375]

I’ve got a 2009 Squier P Bass Special with the Jazz neck and PJ pickup configuration. It’s amazing to see how far the Squier’s have come in that time! Just can’t wait to see how it holds up onstage now!

[@festival3051]

There's something about block inlays. I just can't go back to dots now. Man I'm torn between that squire jazz or a Sire jazz

[@JonnyDibble]

With a natural bass, they just look SO good. Ooh that is a tough one! Depends if you want that active preamp. You thinking V3?

[@festival3051]

@@JonnyDibble That squire looks and sounds great, and that sudden change in wood colour looks unique. definitely a prize for sure It's the V7 in cream. Not available until August unfortunately, so I have time to decide 🤔

[@michaelblaney4461]

I would go with the Sire I have a v3 5string and V7 w ebony fretboard , if you can deal with the 2 concentric and 3 single knobs otherwise there is a passive V5 with standard controls.

[@kevmac1230]

Sounds excellent.I bought my first Squire,a Jaguar Affinity H and it is so good. I don't think you'd find a better bass for $259.

[@JonnyDibble]

I reviewed the Jaguar recently! It's a cool bass. Would be interested to check out the rest of the new affinity range to see how it compares!

[@tomikuusla925]

I’m getting mine tomorrow and it’s my first bass. 🤘

[@JonnyDibble]

Oh awesome! Should make a brilliant first bass and beyond!

[@vassili87]

Man, the '70s vibe is definitely there, even more than some MIM I've heard in the past.

[@Krisisawake]

Very useful review. Thanks.

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks! You're welcome 😊

[@91cog]

Great vid Jonny! You can certainly make that thing sing. Interestingly enough, the one that I got was a 2 piece soft maple body. Loving the outro tune too 🥰

[@JonnyDibble]

Oh that IS interesting! Thanks so much! 💛

[@davidfox7983]

Great demonstration It looks great I'd take it

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks very much! 😄

[@jimalbruzzess2445]

Hey Johnny, I also have this same bass. I took all of the hardware off and replaced it with black hipshot bridge and tuners. Also put in passive EMG's. After the setup, it plays and sounds better than my mexican and american basses. Great job Johnny. Keep on rockin !!!!

[@JonnyDibble]

Hi Jim! Oh man that's awesome. Black hardware would suit this down to the ground 🔥 Getting a good mod foundation and making it your own is the best! Cheers mate 😄

[@Nekroman111]

Id love to hear it! Please post a video! I have a 1995 or 1996 Fender Jazz bass made in Japan Hipshot Kickass 4 bridge and steel saddles. The sound is amazing, id still prefer it over my squier CV 70. Cheers

[@Vanadeo]

I traded in my Epiphone LP for one of these, shop had Xmas offer so along with mi LP I paid £129.. I absolutely love it.. It's kinda falling into the wrong hands as I aint a jazz player but It plays fantastic and sounds great..

[@Padraigcoelfir]

I have a 70's mod CV, a pawnshop find. I never had to adjust the action on it. Sounds amazingly good. I just recently changed the pickguard for a tort. The body is natural and colour matched pieces of alder. I feel lucky that I got it for 250 CAN$ They are around 700 CAN$ nowadays. Because they are that good. And you don't see that many on the market for that very same reason.

[@michaelblaney4461]

I agree ( with You and Mr. Lobster) I would try before buying .

[@JonnyDibble]

Always do if you can 😊

[@Emilywhite13344]

I just got this bass shit clean and smooth

[@gabrielegazzotti5582]

Hi jonny, few months ago I bought my first squier, a classic vibe '60 p bass, (I think you know it well) while I was in the shop trying the bass p the seller also offered me what you are reviewing now, but I wanted the Geezer Butler style pickups .... so I tell you that the next purchase will be a jazz bass, and for value for money I think I will still get a squier ... to be honest I have never tried a fender ( mexican or american), I have been playing bass for a year, I come from the guitar, many years of guitar and I have never liked squier guitars, but I must say that with squier basses it surprised me positively; i always said: i will never buy a squier instrument and instead now i'm in love with it ... your reviews are very helpful ... it's your fault i got the squier classic vibe precision 😂🙂(and I am very happy about that musical instrument)... keep it up dude...yeah...

[@JonnyDibble]

Ah one for the list then! Let me know what you think if it if/when you get it. There's always stigma attached to more affordable brands, but the quality and value for money is just so good nowadays on average 👌 Thanks very much 😊

[@gabrielegazzotti5582]

@@JonnyDibble You're welcome... i don't know when i will buy one but rest assured i will tell you what i think when i have it ... i agree that there are a lot of musical instruments at good price, there is going to be crazy about it ... .at the moment I am perfectly at ease with a Fender style bass I can not help but throw myself on a squier for the value for money ... but as I learned with guitars you never know what's around the corner. ...cheers...😜

[@timelesscreations777]

Just bought the P Bass with the Beautiful neck. I got the 70s vintage version. Got home and found out the ground wire wasn't even connected so first thing I had to take the base apart resolder that. And I'm still getting some weird obnoxious buzzing going on. I'm pissed all the hell because I just spent $500 on a bass I've already had to work on.. plus I don't have all my tools with me as they are at work and I just wanted to come home unwind and enjoy my brand new toy. Instead I went back to playing my $89 Glary Precision of eBay that after two months has caused zero issues

[@JonnyDibble]

Was it new? I would've taken that back!

[@timelesscreations777]

@@JonnyDibble yea...I still have the plastic on it. I hate that I got a lemon...but I'll take it back today and if they resolder the ground etc...and let me get a decent set-up so I don't have to do it I'll keep it...but I don't blame the store..it's definitely quality control!!

[@timelesscreations777]

@@JonnyDibble I Subbed BTW. You have a great channel 👍

[@JonnyDibble]

@@timelesscreations777 thanks so much! 😄

[@Daddy53751]

As a homegrown luthier I don’t expect a lot from a low dollar instrument, and what’s needed to make it awesome. But slipping QC at any price is enough to make one want to keep his or hers hard earned money. (I would just take one of these, and for about $100 turn it into a Geddy Tribute that the man himself would enjoy. The luthiers secret is attention to detail.)

[@Garedot]

I would like a video comparing this CV vs the Vintage Modified 70's Jazz Bass, the new Classic Vibe starts to ship around 2019 against the Vintage Modified 70's started to ship since 2007, with satin necks from 2007 to 2013, then gloss neck finishes.

[@JonnyDibble]

Afraid I don't have the bass anymore 😭 Those old vintage modified basses have such a good rep!

[@MrJoeAkuma]

It'd be great if you could do a comparison between this bass and a Harley Benton JB-75, they are very similar basses but the HB is half the price of this one and the choice of woods seems to be of a higher quality. Great video as always!! Cheers Jonny!!

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks mate! That's the exact bass I'm hinting towards at the end 😉🤫🤭

[@MrJoeAkuma]

@@JonnyDibble Holy shit I should've watched the whole video before commenting. That confirms that you understand the needs of the broke bass players community. You are the best, dude.

[@JonnyDibble]

@@MrJoeAkuma you will now watch the videos 10x over as punishment! Haha thanks mate! I am a long standing member of the broke bass community 😆

[@legend1143]

wished I had one. gonna buy one!

[@JonnyDibble]

Niiiice!

[@aarondavis4341]

Watched this video again..I have a VM 70s from back when they where the literal same things as the CV..no noticeable differences anyway,I upgraded the bridge on mine to an "almost kinda badass bridge" and it made a HUGE change in the bass ,it added a ton of tone to it...the way I see it I'll never have 4grand to spend on a real 78-80 fender so I'm making this on my tribute 70s,I put some Schaller tuners on it..thats what they used then,and a few other asthetics to make it look genuine 70s..but yea I got my bridge for a few bucks off ebay made a world of difference,I play my 70s way more than I play my real fender jazz,the ONLY thing I'm not happy with is the pots my volume for my bridge pickup broke..luckily in the full position ,ill eventually add some CtS pots and maybe go out of spec with a grease bucket cap as opposed to the orange drop they used to use✌✌✌✌ keep it funky bro!

[@yoe91]

Really good reviews, the random/warped sense of humor is * thumbs up*. I've got a question: what's better, this or the Squier Classic Vibe Precision Bass ? They're about the same price, I need to buy a bass pronto. I'm looking for clarity/detail in tone.

[@JonnyDibble]

Hehe thanks! Tbh I preferred the Classic Vibe P bass. BUT I had the 60s one and I do prefer the 60s Jazz to this 70s jazz. I prefer the meatier sound of the bridge pickup position when it isn't so close to the bridge 😊

[@yoe91]

@@JonnyDibble Thanks man. I was just playing the DI signal sections between this vid (5:50 here) and your Squier CV P Bass vid (at 4:44 there), back and forth. Definitely more clarity and top end on the P Bass. I'm guessing in a mix the P Bass will cut through the mix more (so better for rock/metal) while this one might sit warmly at the back more (sth like Jazz/Blues).

[@hetul784]

Heyo Johnny, do have any EQ on the amp sims for recording? Your playing is great but it just sounds like there's some very heavy compression and a pretty major contour. If you have helix I have 2 helix profiles Which are very close to neutral (as close as I can get to a clean sound)

[@JonnyDibble]

Hi! It's all the Line 6 HX Stomp. Literally just the Gallien Krueger head with the Ampeg cab 😊

[@hetul784]

@@JonnyDibble do you have the contour on the GK on or off?

[@DrFaust-pr8vw]

I just bought this in the same finish, that finish "flaw" in the corner isn't even visible at certain angles, but it's enough to trigger my OCD to where I'll probably trade it in for a walnut CV 70s P bass, but I'm just picky lol.

[@darnrabbits1]

I bought the same natural bass 3 years ago. The sound was great but it was so freaking heavy and I couldn't get the action low enough for my liking. I ended up trading for a shorter scale toby bass.

[@nilimadas3137]

Nice vid dude

[@JonnyDibble]

Cheers!

[@phillyhank8726]

Great vid brother. I too absolutely LOVE the Squier CV Jazz. I own the exact same one in this vid but what i've recently dun is swap out the PUPs for the EMG RT (Robert Trujillo). I would love to hear your review on this set up.

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks very much! I've never heard those puckups before. I shall look into them 😄

[@phillyhank8726]

Please do but if I may correct myself the “RT” stands for RipTide but they are a Robert Trujillo Signature

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

I think a set of S-D quarter pounders with flatwounds and a nut change would make that thing come alive. The biggest complaint I have seen is the truss rod. Has anyone else had a similar issue?

[@AdrianFarrell]

Does anyone know if the neck profile on these is the same as on the Vintage Modified model? I have small hands and find the 70's style profile a little uncomfortable in the upper register. Wondering whether to replace it with one of these.

[@bendoucher]

Hey man, awesome video! What tuning is that last clip you played?

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks very much! All just in Drop D 😊

[@michaelsunderland4211]

If you had to pick between this jazz and a Jack casady , which would you choose?

[@JonnyDibble]

I think the Jack Casady is the better bass! 😊

[@daviddyessii1126]

Are the strings 105's or 110's?

[@j.c1574]

9:30 ! How do i get this sound with a cheap pedal???

[@JonnyDibble]

Check out my video on the Electro Harmonix Sould Food. Great affordable pedal!

[@Borgz34]

Which is better this or the talman Ibanez 100?

[@JonnyDibble]

I'd say this, personally!

[@Borgz34]

Thanks sir I'll follow your advice. New subscriber from the Philippines ❤️

[@davelock3166]

Great that you may put it up against the HB - look forward to that! I got an old Korean Jazz from 96, and would like the enhanced HB Jazz, but the standard cheaper jazz looks good too!

[@JonnyDibble]

Looking forward to doing that video! 😊 I reviewed the enhanced HB last year. Cool bass! Preferred the passive sound overall though. Thanks for tuning in! 😁

[@giacobeotty657]

I got the black one of these not too long ago. Put gotoh hardware on it with a set of dimarzio dp123 pickups. Absolute weapon.

[@JonnyDibble]

Oooofffff. VERY nice!

[@timbowen5267]

How does this compare to the Yamaha BB434 you reviewed? Love to hear from Jonny and anyone else ...

[@CountryFenderBass]

I had a friend who talked me into a Squire as my first bass…(Huge mistake) Here is the list of issues 1. The paint was so thin at spots you could see the wood. 2. The pots are junk. They crackled when touched and the volume went from very low to very loud. With no in between 3. The frets looked like kids in 10th grade shop class installed them. Sharp edges and uneven 4. The neck was so wonky we almost couldn’t dial it in. Plus it was so tacky I had to sand it smooth so my hand could slide. 5. The jack would crackle also. By the time I fixed all those screwups and got it correct I could have bought a real Fender bass. I did fix it and gave it to my brother as a gift. He loves it. I’ll never ever buy another one. “Buy once, Cry once” is my new motto

[@schecter5035]

Name checks out.

[@waltermitty5883]

Any thoughts comparing with a Yamaha BB234?

[@JonnyDibble]

Comparing with this jazz? Could be cool!! The BB343 was fantastic

[@ClintHalliday]

The outro song songs great!! I have a J Squier and looking to get a P but some of those tones out of this review have made me wonder...

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks!! I also love the Squier Classic Vibe P 😍

[@bossM1ke..]

Great sound dude! What amp/pedal effects are you using? Compressor?

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks! This is all recorded through the Line 6 HX Stomp. No compressor, just the Ampeg SVT amp sim (if memory serves me right) 😊

[@bossM1ke..]

Oh. Multi effects. Nice 👍🏻 Thanks bro 😁🤘🏻

[@VI-fq5do]

3:04 😉

[@JonnyDibble]

No innuendo goes over my head 😆

[@ricardojmestre]

Eheh, oh I laughed loud when I saw it, now I have lots of people looking at me in the vaccination center

[@baileymcdaniel1951]

So should I keep my Duncan designed pickups???

[@JonnyDibble]

On a vintage modified bass?

[@garybowman4913]

I have this one in black, there aren't any qualty issues, it is my 4th Squier, perhaps i am just luck having had good ones everytime. Anything mass produced wil be a mix of good and bad. The only way you can tell is by seeing it in the flesh. Even if you buy on the net you still have the option to send it back. There's no reason not to try before you buy, even if you don't have a guitar shop nearby.

[@thedood2059]

Picking up one used for 250 in a couple days, my first bass! Any amp recommendations?

[@JonnyDibble]

Nice! Combo or head and cab?

[@Livemusic1800]

Own one of these basses which I customized. It's an awesome bass. Seymour duncan pickups. / Grey pear pickguard next up hardware.

[@JonnyDibble]

I've got seynour duncans in my older Squier jazz and it rips! Nice one 😊