Played the 60s and 70s back to back and loved the 60s. I would have never bought a squier in the past but the one I got was perfectly set up and extremely well made
I replaced the electronics in my classic 60s vibe to cts. Changed the bridge to a high mass yesterday. Today I'm putting the old bridge back on because it lost its soul. Waiting on custom 60s coming from U.S. but this bass is rocking as it is. Best sounding p bass I've had and I've had loads.
Got one of these not so long back and I prefer it to my Fender MIM P bass, it played perfectly out of the box and didnt need any set up at all. Would definitely reccommend it to anyone who was thinking of buying one!
@@wangriot01 Mine I would say quality and looks wise is nothing great and a bit dry in some spots from the top. Still plays and sounds good for what it is.
Hi! I see that I am 2 years late to the discussion, but I'm about to order a left version of the bass myself. Wanted to ask how your experience has been with it so far. Are you still holding on to it?
Sounds great with the tone at 50%. This is just pure speculation, but I like to think when Leo Fender and his team designed the P-Bass, they designed the tone control to run at 50%, and either boost or cut the treble. Lots of people just turn everything up to ten and then they wonder why the P-Bass sounds so thin. But, then again, that's me.
I've just bought one of these! I'm a guitar player, but I'd like to learn how to play the bass properly and not just like a guitar player (if that makes sense haha). I've got so into acoustic fingerstyle, and playing with my fingers has led me to be interested in learning bass for fun
Interesting! I’m currently going the other way in my spare time and using my bass finger style technique to give me a grounding in finger-style acoustic! These are great basses and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it ! T
Da forest Jeje, aunque tomará su tiempo. COP y PEN son monedas con fluctuaciones muy parecidas. El dólar supo estar a más de 4000COP pero ahora está en 3700 COP. Yo realmente creo que es un muy buen bajo, vale mucho la pena. Le voy a poner unas cuerdas (y mandar ajustar por un Luthier) flats porque me gusta mucho el Motown. Sí lo compras estoy seguro que te va a gustar. Yo ya tengo un Warwick con pegada muy rockera pero este tiene una profundidad que me impactó y no me esperaba. :)
I own this bass. It did come with loose knobs, which I had to remove and tighten. Swapped the strings for flats and I play with 0% tone. Love it tho 👌🏼
It’s basically an American Made Bass because it’s a made in Japan series and both Basses are built with the same components and basically it’s a Made in USA Bass for a bargain!
Great review man! I love these Squire CV 60s basses! No need to upgrade, but if you do pups, input jack, and 60s Fender logo, which I did, hard to tell these aren't the real vintage American made!
Cheerio, mates. I speak English but can't understand a word this chap is saying. I live in Alabama and we speak a different dialect. Nevertheless, the bass speaks to me and this chap made a great video. Two thumbs up.
I like it a lot, killer looks and tone, I'm getting this model for Christmas, it reminds me of the one John Deacon from Queen used, who is my favourite bassist
They did a great job on that tortoise shell, maybe it's just me, but it looks better than those used on the Fender USA's.. nice and dark; a bit of flame rather than the grainy/spot type of tort. Neck looks nice too, really appreciate the close up shots of the neck and the body of this bass.
great review! thank you. i picked up one of these and i completely agree; it's a steal. leaves you with a little $$$ to upgrade your pickups if you so choose.
I will order this week the same sunburst Bass. In my opinion better than a Fender Player Precision from Mexico! I‘ve played booth in the Music Store. The Squier CV 60s was the one with the better sound and with better feeling. Wow! 👍😍
Absolutely - a classic tone with flats! I prefer the 60s, and sadly it’s unlikely I’ll get the chance to have both around at the same time having already done the reviews. T
This and the 60s jazz version are really great basses. The pickups, electronics and bridge are only pretty good, so it's a perfect mod project. The bodies and necks are outstanding. Poplar is a good tonewood. I have 4 , 2 precision and 2 jazz basses.
I own this bass and love the feel and sound of it. Unfortunately the jack plug busted after just 4 days and it seems like a short thread so have ordered a new part with a longer thread. Also considering upgrading the pick ups, pots and machine head as I progress as a player. Was unlucky with the quality control but already love the bass too much to swap it lol.
Thanks for the heads up. Is there anything Fender or squire that has a reputation for quality? (Preferably a Jazz bass but I can be flexible on that if necessary).
Hi Tyler. Thanks a lot for your reviews. I just ordered one of these CV 60's P's yesterday.I based my choice in good part on your analysis but mostly because of the tone which really sits well with my ears. As for which one I prefer, the 60's or the 70's CV. Its the 60's for me, Why? because I found the 70's tone to be a bit too edgy, maybe more suitable for rock styles. I like the warmer, smooth and soulful vibe on the 60's model. BTW I also watched your excellent comparison of all the Squier bass guitars on the market. Very interesting and really sold me on the CV 60's P. Thank again Tyler. B
I always recommend the tuners get an upgrade on the Squier basses. I wouldn't worry about the bridge! I think the pickup in these are decent - if you wanted to upgrade, something like the Aguilar 60s would be a good option. T
I think Squier made a revision on the jack plug. My late 50s Classic Vibe Precission Bass was just delivered a few hours ago. I was expecting some loose, low-quality jack plug based on the reviews. Not anymore. It feels quite ok, nice quality.
I have a MIM Fender 70s FSR which is very nice but tempted to get one of these as I had a Squier Classic Vibe 60s bass a few years back and sold it. Regretted it ever since as it had such a great fast neck. Would like a American Original 60s precision but crazy expensive and I think some of the Squiers are just as good.
I’m a sucker for the original 60s - I think it’s a really classy feeling bass, but you can definitely get 85% of that tone from the squier without upgrades and the neck is the opposite of sleek and fast on the Squier (but that’s part of what I love haha!). Those 70sFSRs are awesome! T
This is one of the newer ones isnt it? I played one when they first came out. Very good basses for the Monet but not quite up to the original CVP bass IMO. Didn’t quit like the neck compared to my 2007 version. Ive read these are more a cross between the VM and CV range.
The necks on my CVP and Jazz from 2007 are so good. Ive had the jazz neck on quite a few of my other basses. The big selling point for me was the vintage style frets, which I believe the later ones don’t have. Both my CVs now have new pups, Fender CS in the jazz, DP122 in the P, and both have Gotah 201 bridges. The tuners and nuts are original, and none have given me any issues over about 100+ gigs.
When you played slap style with the tone rolled all the way off, it sounded like you had an auto-wah on string 1. Is that something to do with TH-cam compression, or does it actually sound like that?
Thank you! The jazz has more sounds available, but you have to work out what’s the right sound for each situation (or for your taste). The P bass on the other hand will work for pretty much any genre, but you’ve gotta love the sound as there’s not so much you can do. You can’t go wrong with either, and if you keep playing, you’ll probably own both eventually! T
I have. A quick question, the stock pickup that come in this bass is “ Fender® Designed Alnico Split Single-Coil “ is it better than this pickup model “ Fender ‘63 Precision Pickups “ this one is made with 5 Alnico Magnet which is better ?
Yeah, bought one and the bridge I could get a credit card under on one side and when that tightened the bridge was way off, so check you're bass on imperfections, I brought it back and bought a Sire instead.
This came out 7 months ago and he’s still liking and replying to comments. That’s not something I see often. Also I’m thinking about getting this bass. Do you still recommend it?
Haha! I sure am! people have questions and deserve the answers! Totally recommend this bass still - one of my top 2 Squiers. This and the Jag are killer for the price. T
Hey awesome video so much info. Do you like this bass more than the classic vibe 70s p bass? thinking about getting one not quite sure which one, i mostly play funk, rock and metal which would be your pick? thanks
Tyler, I already own this bass and really like it - what are the essential upgrades for it? (if any?) Is it worth putting some money into this particular model to make it X amount better (comparable to MIM Fender etc.) Love the channel thanks!
Thanks Zach! Your support is appreciated! If you really like yours keep hold of it. If you really want to upgrade it, pickups followed by tuners. I wouldn’t upgrade the bridge - to be honest I’m not a massive believer in bridge upgrades unless you’re really unhappy with a bass - it can really change its feel. T
Thanks for the content. Could you tell us about the pedals you use and how use them please. I see a couple of octave pedals along with a few more on the shelf behind you.
Without a doubt the thinnest neck of all basses have you ever compared Fender and Squier models I did and curious of what other think of what differences are between the two
Hey Tyler! Thanks for the review! Quick question: would you prefer the CV 70's or the CV 60's PBass? I have to make a choise soon and i wold love to know your opinion. Thanks!
Fabio Andrés Colmenares Burgos thank you for watching and supporting the channel! I personally prefer the 60s. The neck is a little bigger which is how I like it on a P bass. It’s also a little warmer sounding which I prefer, but they’re both solid basses, just slightly different flavours of the same basic tone. T
I'm loving these Squier videos, very informative and helpful. Have you tried the Squier Contemporary Jazz Bass (the passive one)? I'm really interested in it but unable to go out and give it a try and I can't find anyone talking about them.
I went to get a Contemporary I saw in my favorite local music store, but it was sold. I got a Classic Vibe Jazz 5 string instead and love It! Planning to get the 4 string when it comes in.
@@powbobs I could name you a lot more bass guitars that I have owned and played down the years that have the same problem. Just because it's a P bass doesn't mean it's perfect in every way, and some P necks are not for everyone. They only thing IMO is the sound, you cant beat it.
I briefly held a few Player Series basses today, and wasn’t that impressed. I have a VM 70s Jbass and the fret ends on that feel smoother than most of those Player basses.I have even more doubt now about buying a Player Series. I’m thinking CV is the way to go.
Planning on getting a Squier P bass. Struggling to choose between this and the new 40th anniversary model in black. Would the latter be a good upgrade?
Hi, Tyler. Great video! I've also watched your video of the Squier Classic Vibe 70s Precision Bass. It sounds like you prefer the 60s P-bass over the 70s P-bass. Am I right? I've been playing the guitar for more than 30 years, but now I'm spending more time with my (awful) Ibanez bass, so I want to get a better bass guitar. I noticed when you talked about the neck, you said it could be a bit difficult for a not so experienced player. Would you still recommend the 60s bass (because of the build quality and the other great things you mention in this video) to someone who's not very experienced, or should I go for the 70s bass? I really liked the sound from this one, by the way. Pardon my English, I'm from Norway ;)
im looking at the left handed version of this. ugh i hate how untransparent they are with the woods... how would you compare it to the affinity series? I had both guitar versions but not the bass. The bodies were supposedly alder and pretty solid for the price. For double the affinity I expect it to be build twice as tight...
Is your custom shop bass the Pino Palladino Signature?? It looks killer. I just got the 60s CV Precision Bass and I love the neck, nice and chunky at 1.685 by the nut compared to the 1.5 in width of a jazz bass. It might not be a full 1.715 of a vintage fender p bass but it is a modern p neck no doubt.
Hey Don, it’s not, but almost! It’s a 1959 NOS Custom Shop Precision. It’s a 59 oval neck unlike the 62 on the Pino, it’s a 59/62 hybrid pickup instead of the 62 in the Pino and it was built as new (hence NOS), so no relic-ing. Yeah the CV60s P has a great feel to the neck, I was just really impressed with this bass! T
The full nut width of a late 50’s P bass is actually 1.75” not 1.715”. Note that a lot of 5-string basses have nut widths of 1.77”, like the Stingray 5.
Amazing stuff! I’m not. It’s great stuff, but the Aguilar stuff works for me. I think I went far into the science of the BF stuff and kinda forgot that at the end of it all, it’s just a way of achieving a sound and tone. 2x112 is all I’ve ever needed and matching it all up really worked for me. I got to the sound in my head with less tweaking with the Aggie stuff. T
Great review @Tyler Spicer ! I am about to order one myself (but LH :) ) . Do you know what strings (brand/type) come with the bass? and if you recommend to change them right away, what would you recommend for playing straigth forward rock/punk ? Cheers!
Thank you! They come with fender strings I believe. Totally decent strings, but if you’re going for a punk thing, some stainless steel rotosounds would be what I associated with them! T
How do you feel it compares with the Squier CV 70s P-Bass? Is it more of a cosmetic difference? (I mean, not considering the build quality in the specific bass reviewed in this video, because I'm guessing you got lucky...)
Tonally different with that maple board. The 70s is a lot brighter, more aggressive and a little less punchy in the low mids. The 60s had a much more vintage feel and sound, as well as being a little more mellow. I preferred the 60s, but if your taste is for a brighter sound and a smaller neck on a P, the 70s is gonna be for you. T
You should try the Pre-china Squier CV bass. The build quality, tone and playing feel are much better than discontinued fender mim std. You also can't believe they match the new fender Player bass QC , 2008 vs 2018 ！！！ The new Indonesia CV bass just a rebranding Vintage modified bass with tall vintage fret wires, low cost tuning mechines, low cost threatsaddle bend bridge....... but better control knobs.
I don’t know the answer to this! I will have a look next time I go back to the store to pickup another bass for review (if it’s still there 🤞). What’s the supposed difference between them? T
Apparently the early ones were built by Cort and have an ICS serial and the current ones are built by Samick, have an ISS serial, and are supposed to be better built than the Cort-built ones. I also believe that the Cort-built ones were built in the same Indonesian factory as the old VM series as both this bass and my ‘13 VM Jazz have the exact same issue with the 18th fret on the G string. I don’t play there so it doesn’t matter anyways for now. I have a Cort-built with ICS serial. As you were saying it’s a great sounding and playing bass. Mine did have some QC issues though irt the weirdly mounted bridge (front corners very slightly in the air), a nut with a too-low A string cut , and one high fret. I did negotiate a good deal with my local dealer though so it’s golden.👍🏻 I liked what you said about it’s bloom and such. I also find that to be the case...and highly addicting. I put GHS Precision Flats on mine and those turned it into a lo-mid beast. The flats give me so much control over that bloom that it’s just delicious. Feel for days.😎 This is the first bass I’ve owned where I ride the tone control around so much because it actually works well compared to others that are often more akin to an on/off switch ime. Also, like many basses, ymmv tonally according to the amp that you play it through. I rented this bass last fall, played it through a modelling/digital amp, and HATED the tone. I tried it again in March through a better amp and suddenly there was tonal bliss. I also am a big believer in finding the right set of strings for a given bass’s voice. In spite of the QC issues I have zero regrets getting this bass. Plays nice, sounds good, looks great! Solid deal!👍🏻 Once again, nice review as always Tyler.🍀
Awesome stuff! I’ll definitely find out. I think this model is likely an ISS as it’s a recent build but I will confirm and get back to you. Either way the finish on the one was impeccable and I was in shock! The tone control goes a long way on these and that was a delight - it felt like a proper tone control should! T
I have my misgivings about this bass. At the end of the day, if I get the tone I want from it, cool. But I can't stop hearing that old Motown song, "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing."
It did - a lot more. I’m wondering if the different body wood suits the pickup better, as well as the better standard of fit and finish. It gives it a little more hi-mid clarity and balanced out with the very warm pickup. T
Hello, is there a notable difference between this bass and the precision of the 70s or 50s of this same range? I'm thinking of buying a precision at this price and I don't know which one to decide on... if it helps me
Different characteristics! The 70s is more growly, the 50s not as punchy, but smoother sounding. It depends on what you like. Kirsten to them all in my videos and buy the one that you like the sound of most! If you don’t know - buy this one! T
I’ve watched your videos for both 60s cv precision and 70s precision. In both videos you said it’s the best squier you have played. So which one is the best?
60s! Chronologically it was the best at the time, but the 60s was reviewed second and took the crown. That particular bass remains the best Squier I’ve played, and I think it’s unlikely it will be beaten - everything on it was flawless. As good as it could be without upgraded/better parts. T
HI Tyler, I've recently got this bass, I like the sound but feel like there's not enough low end, so I have to boost bass on EQ to make it sound closer to my other instrument. Do you think it's worth upgrading the stock pickup to something pricier like Lollar, Fralin pickup? Is there a huge difference in sound?
Hey! There will be a solid improvement, no doubt. There’s always the option to roll off the tone slightly on a passive fender as that will give you a bass boost… Maybe give that a try too? T
Its amazing how great are the modern cheap instruments. I own this bass, the only issue it had was at the frets edges, they needed some rounding ( i did this technique in a very much persistent way because the frets were terrible -> th-cam.com/video/ZoWp4Ax9zAA/w-d-xo.html) Also the fingerboard was extremely dry, this some lemon oil it cured. The bone nut had some issues at its edge too, it was pushing a bit the lacquer of the neck, if you have some patience to abrade it (better chemically) its fixable. The truss rod needed some good tuning too but after that i got an amazing bass. My love for this bass triggered the perfectionist inside me and i replaced everything, with the high-end electrics tuning keys and bridge, but none of these changes was really a necessity, even the stock pickups were great, they have a nice treble presence that works well for rock stuff . The body is Poplar not Nato and if you think its inferior to lets say an Alder just think that Stradivarius made his bass instruments such as Violas and Cellos with Poplar. Poplar has some neutral to the bright side sound. For that reason i favored the Fender Pure Vintage 63 pickups that are more bassy and phat sounding. Now it sounds absolutely vintage Motown style, but to be honest sometimes i miss the old pickups that had that ''growl''.The bass is amazing and plays so comfortably, i am sure has nothing to be jealous from a good Fender usa. Classic Vibe series is great for guitars too, after the success with this bass my brother bought a tele and he is very satisfied with it.
This P-Bass is so great! I always play Fender basses and bought this one for spare! Now when i need a p-bass this is my main go p-bass on gigs!
Played the 60s and 70s back to back and loved the 60s. I would have never bought a squier in the past but the one I got was perfectly set up and extremely well made
I replaced the electronics in my classic 60s vibe to cts. Changed the bridge to a high mass yesterday. Today I'm putting the old bridge back on because it lost its soul. Waiting on custom 60s coming from U.S. but this bass is rocking as it is. Best sounding p bass I've had and I've had loads.
Neil Morrow I think that simple fender bridge really works for that fender tone, it’s a surprisingly important element. T
I changed my bridge to a USA fender vintage bridge. Sounds great.
High mass bridges are a scam, happy to hear you will back into the light. 😊
Your reviews are terrific young man! Especially your detailed description of the neck feel and shape.
Got one of these not so long back and I prefer it to my Fender MIM P bass, it played perfectly out of the box and didnt need any set up at all. Would definitely reccommend it to anyone who was thinking of buying one!
I was really impressed, and I wasn’t expecting to be! T
Got a second hand one recently and I absolutely love it! It came with a set of old Flatwound strings too and it nails that classic tone!
Killer, no doubt! T
Ordered me a lefty version. Sounds great and am really excited to have a test with it. My first p-bass.
I am considering to buy the lefty version. How does fretboard feels? I am a little afraid it feels a little dry if you know what I mean. :)
@@wangriot01 Mine I would say quality and looks wise is nothing great and a bit dry in some spots from the top. Still plays and sounds good for what it is.
Hi! I see that I am 2 years late to the discussion, but I'm about to order a left version of the bass myself. Wanted to ask how your experience has been with it so far. Are you still holding on to it?
Great bass; especially when equipped with flatwound strings. Reminds me of David Brown’s bass he played with Santana at Woodstock in 1969.
Sounds great with the tone at 50%. This is just pure speculation, but I like to think when Leo Fender and his team designed the P-Bass, they designed the tone control to run at 50%, and either boost or cut the treble. Lots of people just turn everything up to ten and then they wonder why the P-Bass sounds so thin. But, then again, that's me.
Makes a lot of sense.
i been looking for a video that you made all day long thank you so much thank you for it
Just ordered a lefty for my school work after this video finalised my decision!
DaddyDerick amazing! Happy to hear it, you definitely won’t be disappointed! T
I've always leaned on the preference of the 70s version, but this 60s version changes my mind.
That’s a really nice sounding P bass. Great review as always, cheers.
Andy T thank you for watching and supporting as always! Very good sounds from this one, I totally agree! T
I just ordered this bass. Excellent playing. Excellent review! Very helpful. Thank you so much! 🙏🏻
I've just bought one of these! I'm a guitar player, but I'd like to learn how to play the bass properly and not just like a guitar player (if that makes sense haha). I've got so into acoustic fingerstyle, and playing with my fingers has led me to be interested in learning bass for fun
Interesting! I’m currently going the other way in my spare time and using my bass finger style technique to give me a grounding in finger-style acoustic! These are great basses and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it ! T
Tyler Spicer all I will say is: John Fahey, Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins... Three amazing finger style acoustic players to check out right there! 🙂
Got one on order and already have a pack of flatwounds to go with it.
MrRichowl1 absolutely classic tone! Which flats? T
Tyler Spicer Rotosound Jazz.
@@MrRichowl1 how do you like it so far?
Swain Bjornstrandt superb. Very punchy and playable.
¡Muchas gracias Tyler! Gracias a tu video compré este bajo y estoy muy feliz porque fue una muy buena decisión. Saludos desde Colombia!
cuánto te costó? en dolares? jeje saludos
@@daforest2156 Hola! Lo encontré en una tienda musical en Colombia por unos 320USD una verdadera ganga, porque aquí el dólar está por las nubes.
@@williamcubillos4552 Igual acá en Perú, mejor espero que pase el apocalipsis
Da forest Jeje, aunque tomará su tiempo. COP y PEN son monedas con fluctuaciones muy parecidas. El dólar supo estar a más de 4000COP pero ahora está en 3700 COP. Yo realmente creo que es un muy buen bajo, vale mucho la pena. Le voy a poner unas cuerdas (y mandar ajustar por un Luthier) flats porque me gusta mucho el Motown. Sí lo compras estoy seguro que te va a gustar. Yo ya tengo un Warwick con pegada muy rockera pero este tiene una profundidad que me impactó y no me esperaba. :)
@@williamcubillos4552 ACÁ ESTÁ COSTANDO 450 DÓLARES, PENSABA VENDER MI AFINITY Y HACERME CON ESE, PERO CREO QUE MEJOR ESPERO QUE BAJE JAJAJA
11:12 Great Tyler, you convinced me to buy it!
(my favourite tone is 50%)
Luigi Zanini thank you man! Thanks for watching as always and enjoy the bass!
I just started to learn bass and this is the one I bought but in white. Thx for the review
A great solid bass to see you through! Good choice! T
You got the right one.
I own this bass. It did come with loose knobs, which I had to remove and tighten. Swapped the strings for flats and I play with 0% tone. Love it tho 👌🏼
The quality control and consistency definitely varies. Hard to go wrong with this bass overall though! T
I don't like it..........
Got myself a CV 60s P today becoz of this video ❤
I just bought this bass in Olympic White with Red Tort pickguard, it’s an amazing bass 🤩
I go one yesterday . This bass actually feels like a fender . Great bass !
It’s basically an American Made Bass because it’s a made in Japan series and both Basses are built with the same components and basically it’s a Made in USA Bass for a bargain!
@@matsgoalkeeping2448 totally agree have had now for a while and already cut songs with it . And the tone actually works !😂
@@TabbyCallaghan going to get one and gonna modify it by putting 60s pickups and replace the Neck
@@matsgoalkeeping2448 hey man I’m actually a guitar player we should do a video demo a funk tune !
Great review man! I love these Squire CV 60s basses! No need to upgrade, but if you do pups, input jack, and 60s Fender logo, which I did, hard to tell these aren't the real vintage American made!
0% tone with the foam was my favourite tone! Thanks for the video, looking to buy one of these soon!
Cheerio, mates. I speak English but can't understand a word this chap is saying. I live in Alabama and we speak a different dialect. Nevertheless, the bass speaks to me and this chap made a great video. Two thumbs up.
Ratt Mann so long as the bass speaks to you that’s all that matters! 💪🏻 Thank you for watching and supporting the video. T
I’m a guitar player, but I’m seriously considering buying one of these
Do it
Tone 0 sounds AMAZING.
Very beautiful bass.
I think I'd like this one.
I like it a lot, killer looks and tone, I'm getting this model for Christmas, it reminds me of the one John Deacon from Queen used, who is my favourite bassist
wow that slap sounds awesome, i'm getting me one of these bad boys!
They're awesome value and tone! T
Great bass and great video! I have the '50s version and I love it!
Thank you for watching and the support! The 50s version is on my list! What colour is your 50s? T
@@TylerSpicer Thank YOU for your videos! It's in 2-color sunburst :)
Best review video yet, thank you! 🙌
I’m getting this bass because it reminds me of a Jamerson style Bass
It really is in that ballpark! T
They did a great job on that tortoise shell, maybe it's just me, but it looks better than those used on the Fender USA's.. nice and dark; a bit of flame rather than the grainy/spot type of tort. Neck looks nice too, really appreciate the close up shots of the neck and the body of this bass.
A.A. They did a killer job on this one! I totally agree with the tort on this one, it’s great! T
Great review! This really helped me get an idea of this instrument... I think it's a great bang for the buck, might buy one! Cheers.
great review! thank you. i picked up one of these and i completely agree; it's a steal. leaves you with a little $$$ to upgrade your pickups if you so choose.
I will order this week the same sunburst Bass.
In my opinion better than a Fender Player Precision from Mexico!
I‘ve played booth in the Music Store.
The Squier CV 60s was the one with the better sound and with better feeling.
Wow! 👍😍
Flats on this bass and you're set!
Would love to see you do a head to head comparison between the 60s CV and the 70s CV
Absolutely - a classic tone with flats! I prefer the 60s, and sadly it’s unlikely I’ll get the chance to have both around at the same time having already done the reviews. T
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@@TylerSpicer kk
This and the 60s jazz version are really great basses. The pickups, electronics and bridge are only pretty good, so it's a perfect mod project. The bodies and necks are outstanding. Poplar is a good tonewood. I have 4 , 2 precision and 2 jazz basses.
Agree 100%!
Mines is arriving tomorrow. Nice review.
Looking for your first bass?
Get this.
Thanks for the demo
I own this bass and love the feel and sound of it. Unfortunately the jack plug busted after just 4 days and it seems like a short thread so have ordered a new part with a longer thread. Also considering upgrading the pick ups, pots and machine head as I progress as a player.
Was unlucky with the quality control but already love the bass too much to swap it lol.
you are right. this bass has problems with the jack plug
Thanks for the heads up.
Is there anything Fender or squire that has a reputation for quality? (Preferably a Jazz bass but I can be flexible on that if necessary).
Sold, I'm getting one.
Really solid P to have around. Let me know what you think of it once you’ve got it! T
fender was pretty much doing a giveaway yesterday when i got this AND a rumble 15 amp for about $375 total delivered to my front door
Hi Tyler. Thanks a lot for your reviews. I just ordered one of these CV 60's P's yesterday.I based my choice in good part on your analysis but mostly because of the tone which really sits well with my ears. As for which one I prefer, the 60's or the 70's CV. Its the 60's for me, Why? because I found the 70's tone to be a bit too edgy, maybe more suitable for rock styles. I like the warmer, smooth and soulful vibe on the 60's model. BTW I also watched your excellent comparison of all the Squier bass guitars on the market. Very interesting and really sold me on the CV 60's P. Thank again Tyler. B
Nice video as always I have one & I love it do you think it need any upgrade Pickups ? Bridge ? Tuners ? If pickups which you recommend ?
I always recommend the tuners get an upgrade on the Squier basses. I wouldn't worry about the bridge! I think the pickup in these are decent - if you wanted to upgrade, something like the Aguilar 60s would be a good option. T
@@TylerSpicer thanks a lot
I think Squier made a revision on the jack plug. My late 50s Classic Vibe Precission Bass was just delivered a few hours ago. I was expecting some loose, low-quality jack plug based on the reviews. Not anymore. It feels quite ok, nice quality.
Is the jack still ok one year later?
Sounds as good as my MIM Fender Player Series.
I have a MIM Fender 70s FSR which is very nice but tempted to get one of these as I had a Squier Classic Vibe 60s bass a few years back and sold it. Regretted it ever since as it had such a great fast neck. Would like a American Original 60s precision but crazy expensive and I think some of the Squiers are just as good.
I’m a sucker for the original 60s - I think it’s a really classy feeling bass, but you can definitely get 85% of that tone from the squier without upgrades and the neck is the opposite of sleek and fast on the Squier (but that’s part of what I love haha!). Those 70sFSRs are awesome! T
This is one of the newer ones isnt it? I played one when they first came out. Very good basses for the Monet but not quite up to the original CVP bass IMO. Didn’t quit like the neck compared to my 2007 version. Ive read these are more a cross between the VM and CV range.
Dave Pearce yes! A very recent build. But a very well built and finished bass! How was the neck on your original?
The necks on my CVP and Jazz from 2007 are so good. Ive had the jazz neck on quite a few of my other basses. The big selling point for me was the vintage style frets, which I believe the later ones don’t have. Both my CVs now have new pups, Fender CS in the jazz, DP122 in the P, and both have Gotah 201 bridges. The tuners and nuts are original, and none have given me any issues over about 100+ gigs.
Dave Pearce that’s awesome! I’m a big fan of the DP122, bet that sounds beastly!
It does, although sometimes a bit too much. I used to have a EMG GB in it, which is my fav ‘fender’ sounding P pup. That’s in my Fender now.
Favorites definitely 50% tone with foam
Great review by the way. I honestly can't think of any reason not to buy this bass
Great basses, great price!T
When you played slap style with the tone rolled all the way off, it sounded like you had an auto-wah on string 1. Is that something to do with TH-cam compression, or does it actually sound like that?
Love the videos!! Going to purchase my first bass....Do you prefer the Jazz or Precision? Which is more versatile? Thank you for your input!!!
Thank you! The jazz has more sounds available, but you have to work out what’s the right sound for each situation (or for your taste). The P bass on the other hand will work for pretty much any genre, but you’ve gotta love the sound as there’s not so much you can do. You can’t go wrong with either, and if you keep playing, you’ll probably own both eventually! T
I have. A quick question, the stock pickup that come in this bass is “ Fender® Designed Alnico Split Single-Coil “ is it better than this pickup model “ Fender ‘63 Precision Pickups “ this one is made with 5 Alnico Magnet which is better ?
The Fender 63 is the “better” pickup, but it’s all sound, so if you like the sound of this one, stick with it! T
@@TylerSpicer thanks a lot🙏
Yeah, bought one and the bridge I could get a credit card under on one side and when that tightened the bridge was way off, so check you're bass on imperfections, I brought it back and bought a Sire instead.
Great video any chance you will be reviewing the new Classic Vibe Late '50s Precision Bass, 2-Colour Sunburst?
Let me see what I can do! T
This came out 7 months ago and he’s still liking and replying to comments. That’s not something I see often. Also I’m thinking about getting this bass. Do you still recommend it?
Haha! I sure am! people have questions and deserve the answers! Totally recommend this bass still - one of my top 2 Squiers. This and the Jag are killer for the price. T
@@TylerSpicer Wow! You responded in I think 5 minutes! Thanks for letting me know and have a great day
Haha! No problem at all. Thank you for watching and the kind words! T
Did you shoot any reviews with CV60's with flatwounds? It'll be great to see that
Sadly not, but you're right, a CV with flats is the way to go! T
Hey awesome video so much info. Do you like this bass more than the classic vibe 70s p bass? thinking about getting one not quite sure which one, i mostly play funk, rock and metal which would be your pick? thanks
I prefer the 60s but for toes genres I’d choose the 70s. It definitely has a brighter tone. T
@@TylerSpicer welp I ordered the cv 60s lol the vm 70s wasn't available but thanks for replying :)
@@TylerSpicer is there a difference in neck thickness between those two?
Jaromír Šmíd yes! The CV70s is significantly slimmer. The CV60s feels more like a traditional P profile - thicker. T
Tyler, I already own this bass and really like it - what are the essential upgrades for it? (if any?) Is it worth putting some money into this particular model to make it X amount better (comparable to MIM Fender etc.) Love the channel thanks!
Thanks Zach! Your support is appreciated! If you really like yours keep hold of it. If you really want to upgrade it, pickups followed by tuners. I wouldn’t upgrade the bridge - to be honest I’m not a massive believer in bridge upgrades unless you’re really unhappy with a bass - it can really change its feel. T
Thanks for the content. Could you tell us about the pedals you use and how use them please. I see a couple of octave pedals along with a few more on the shelf behind you.
Octave is my favourite effect! I have 3 (& 5 if you include the helix haha). I can definitely work on that sort of video! T
Tyler Spicer that would be great, thanks
Tyler Spicer it would be good to see you do a video on octave pedals. That’s what I’m looking for atm along with an envelope filter and compressor.
Without a doubt the thinnest neck of all basses have you ever compared Fender and Squier models I did and curious of what other think of what differences are between the two
Have you tried the 50’s P ? Be interested to know your thoughts on that.
Not yet! I’m hoping one comes through the store (or I can prompt them to get one in!) as I’d like to have played the whole range. T
Tyler, great video. What was your recording chain for the bass audio (straight into an audio interface, DI, amp head out, amp mic'ed, or ?). Thanks!
Hey Tyler! Thanks for the review! Quick question: would you prefer the CV 70's or the CV 60's PBass? I have to make a choise soon and i wold love to know your opinion. Thanks!
Fabio Andrés Colmenares Burgos thank you for watching and supporting the channel! I personally prefer the 60s. The neck is a little bigger which is how I like it on a P bass. It’s also a little warmer sounding which I prefer, but they’re both solid basses, just slightly different flavours of the same basic tone. T
@@TylerSpicer Thanks man! You're the best
I'm loving these Squier videos, very informative and helpful. Have you tried the Squier Contemporary Jazz Bass (the passive one)? I'm really interested in it but unable to go out and give it a try and I can't find anyone talking about them.
I haven’t had a chance to come across one of these yet, but they definitely intrigue me! I’ll see if the shop can get one in! T
I went to get a Contemporary I saw in my favorite local music store, but it was sold. I got a Classic Vibe Jazz 5 string instead and love
It! Planning to get the 4 string when it comes in.
Great review Tyler, I love the look and sound of this bass, it's just a pity the neck at the nut is over 43mm !
Thank you my man! It’s always worth a go, but there’s definitely more neck down there than a modern jazz. T
It’s a P bass, not a Jazz.
@@powbobs I know it's a P bass, I happen to like a nut to be around 41, is that a problem ?
@@whamni
Not a problem.
But criticism of a P bass for having a P bass neck seems weird.
@@powbobs I could name you a lot more bass guitars that I have owned and played down the years that have the same problem.
Just because it's a P bass doesn't mean it's perfect in every way, and some P necks are not for everyone.
They only thing IMO is the sound, you cant beat it.
I briefly held a few Player Series basses today, and wasn’t that impressed. I have a VM 70s Jbass and the fret ends on that feel smoother than most of those Player basses.I have even more doubt now about buying a Player Series. I’m thinking CV is the way to go.
Planning on getting a Squier P bass. Struggling to choose between this and the new 40th anniversary model in black. Would the latter be a good upgrade?
U r in luv ❣️ with this Bass. ❤️😘😂🎵🎸👍👍
I did like this one a lot! I probably could have been a little more critical of the setup, but its build quality and fit and finish were phenomenal! T
Squire's best are now probably better built than some of the 70s Fender branded bases (Fender went through a bad period back then).
First of all Tyler,, fantastic groove and I loved the finger playing with no tone. Cheers mate👍
Thanks Stephen, much appreciated, as always! T
Hi, Tyler. Great video! I've also watched your video of the Squier Classic Vibe 70s Precision Bass. It sounds like you prefer the 60s P-bass over the 70s P-bass. Am I right?
I've been playing the guitar for more than 30 years, but now I'm spending more time with my (awful) Ibanez bass, so I want to get a better bass guitar.
I noticed when you talked about the neck, you said it could be a bit difficult for a not so experienced player. Would you still recommend the 60s bass (because of the build quality and the other great things you mention in this video) to someone who's not very experienced, or should I go for the 70s bass?
I really liked the sound from this one, by the way.
Pardon my English, I'm from Norway ;)
I'm curious if this bass has the same very glossy finish on back of neck as CV 70s Jazz Bass. If yes what bass would you recommend instead? Thanks
Green Scotchbrite pad will take care of that.
im looking at the left handed version of this. ugh i hate how untransparent they are with the woods... how would you compare it to the affinity series? I had both guitar versions but not the bass. The bodies were supposedly alder and pretty solid for the price. For double the affinity I expect it to be build twice as tight...
Is your custom shop bass the Pino Palladino Signature?? It looks killer. I just got the 60s CV Precision Bass and I love the neck, nice and chunky at 1.685 by the nut compared to the 1.5 in width of a jazz bass. It might not be a full 1.715 of a vintage fender p bass but it is a modern p neck no doubt.
Hey Don, it’s not, but almost! It’s a 1959 NOS Custom Shop Precision. It’s a 59 oval neck unlike the 62 on the Pino, it’s a 59/62 hybrid pickup instead of the 62 in the Pino and it was built as new (hence NOS), so no relic-ing. Yeah the CV60s P has a great feel to the neck, I was just really impressed with this bass! T
The full nut width of a late 50’s P bass is actually 1.75” not 1.715”. Note that a lot of 5-string basses have nut widths of 1.77”, like the Stingray 5.
@@jaxonvictoria4345 Yeah, 1.75, that was a typo. My vintera 50s is a 1.75.
Just come to this after watching your ranked squier basses, sounds great :) you not using Barefaced anymore?
Amazing stuff! I’m not. It’s great stuff, but the Aguilar stuff works for me. I think I went far into the science of the BF stuff and kinda forgot that at the end of it all, it’s just a way of achieving a sound and tone. 2x112 is all I’ve ever needed and matching it all up really worked for me. I got to the sound in my head with less tweaking with the Aggie stuff. T
Different horses I think mate, I'm liking my bb2 by barefaced, but to get the most out of it ya do need an amp that puts out lots of watts
Great review @Tyler Spicer ! I am about to order one myself (but LH :) ) . Do you know what strings (brand/type) come with the bass? and if you recommend to change them right away, what would you recommend for playing straigth forward rock/punk ? Cheers!
Thank you! They come with fender strings I believe. Totally decent strings, but if you’re going for a punk thing, some stainless steel rotosounds would be what I associated with them! T
I used to have a daphne blue one, and yes I am sorry I sold it.
How do you feel it compares with the Squier CV 70s P-Bass? Is it more of a cosmetic difference? (I mean, not considering the build quality in the specific bass reviewed in this video, because I'm guessing you got lucky...)
Tonally different with that maple board. The 70s is a lot brighter, more aggressive and a little less punchy in the low mids. The 60s had a much more vintage feel and sound, as well as being a little more mellow. I preferred the 60s, but if your taste is for a brighter sound and a smaller neck on a P, the 70s is gonna be for you. T
Thanks for the review. How about fret ends? Any sharp edges? On mine they are
Vlad Lipovsky nope, the fret edges were good on this one! Sorry to hear yours were sharp! 😢
You should try the Pre-china Squier CV bass. The build quality, tone and playing feel are much better than discontinued fender mim std. You also can't believe they match the new fender Player bass QC , 2008 vs 2018 ！！！ The new Indonesia CV bass just a rebranding Vintage modified bass with tall vintage fret wires, low cost tuning mechines, low cost threatsaddle bend bridge....... but better control knobs.
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The American fender pro is 4 times the price of this but I honestly can't tell the difference in sound,
Just curious Tyler. ICS or ISS serial number? Apparently the ISS serials are better.
I don’t know the answer to this! I will have a look next time I go back to the store to pickup another bass for review (if it’s still there 🤞). What’s the supposed difference between them? T
Apparently the early ones were built by Cort and have an ICS serial and the current ones are built by Samick, have an ISS serial, and are supposed to be better built than the Cort-built ones. I also believe that the Cort-built ones were built in the same Indonesian factory as the old VM series as both this bass and my ‘13 VM Jazz have the exact same issue with the 18th fret on the G string. I don’t play there so it doesn’t matter anyways for now.
I have a Cort-built with ICS serial. As you were saying it’s a great sounding and playing bass. Mine did have some QC issues though irt the weirdly mounted bridge (front corners very slightly in the air), a nut with a too-low A string cut , and one high fret. I did negotiate a good deal with my local dealer though so it’s golden.👍🏻
I liked what you said about it’s bloom and such. I also find that to be the case...and highly addicting. I put GHS Precision Flats on mine and those turned it into a lo-mid beast. The flats give me so much control over that bloom that it’s just delicious. Feel for days.😎
This is the first bass I’ve owned where I ride the tone control around so much because it actually works well compared to others that are often more akin to an on/off switch ime. Also, like many basses, ymmv tonally according to the amp that you play it through. I rented this bass last fall, played it through a modelling/digital amp, and HATED the tone. I tried it again in March through a better amp and suddenly there was tonal bliss. I also am a big believer in finding the right set of strings for a given bass’s voice.
In spite of the QC issues I have zero regrets getting this bass. Plays nice, sounds good, looks great! Solid deal!👍🏻
Once again, nice review as always Tyler.🍀
Awesome stuff! I’ll definitely find out. I think this model is likely an ISS as it’s a recent build but I will confirm and get back to you. Either way the finish on the one was impeccable and I was in shock! The tone control goes a long way on these and that was a delight - it felt like a proper tone control should! T
I have my misgivings about this bass. At the end of the day, if I get the tone I want from it, cool. But I can't stop hearing that old Motown song, "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing."
Hey man! How are you doing? Would you prefer the 60’s or 70’s P bass?
Dion Tiktak hey! I like the 60s more! A little darker and rounder sounding and a bigger neck profile - but those are very personal tastes to me! T
Tyler Spicer thanks man! I spoke to you earlier about the 70’s i think. But im gonna go for the 60’s! Would fit my genre more 🙏🏼
Is the same bass still available?
Did this one impress you abit more than the white one you reviewed before Tyler?
It did - a lot more. I’m wondering if the different body wood suits the pickup better, as well as the better standard of fit and finish. It gives it a little more hi-mid clarity and balanced out with the very warm pickup. T
Hello, is there a notable difference between this bass and the precision of the 70s or 50s of this same range? I'm thinking of buying a precision at this price and I don't know which one to decide on... if it helps me
Different characteristics! The 70s is more growly, the 50s not as punchy, but smoother sounding. It depends on what you like. Kirsten to them all in my videos and buy the one that you like the sound of most! If you don’t know - buy this one! T
if u standing w/ strap it does neck dive?
I’ve watched your videos for both 60s cv precision and 70s precision. In both videos you said it’s the best squier you have played. So which one is the best?
60s! Chronologically it was the best at the time, but the 60s was reviewed second and took the crown. That particular bass remains the best Squier I’ve played, and I think it’s unlikely it will be beaten - everything on it was flawless. As good as it could be without upgraded/better parts. T
HI Tyler, I've recently got this bass, I like the sound but feel like there's not enough low end, so I have to boost bass on EQ to make it sound closer to my other instrument. Do you think it's worth upgrading the stock pickup to something pricier like Lollar, Fralin pickup? Is there a huge difference in sound?
Hey! There will be a solid improvement, no doubt. There’s always the option to roll off the tone slightly on a passive fender as that will give you a bass boost… Maybe give that a try too? T
that amp 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Its amazing how great are the modern cheap instruments. I own this bass, the only issue it had was at the frets edges, they needed some rounding ( i did this technique in a very much persistent way because the frets were terrible -> th-cam.com/video/ZoWp4Ax9zAA/w-d-xo.html) Also the fingerboard was extremely dry, this some lemon oil it cured. The bone nut had some issues at its edge too, it was pushing a bit the lacquer of the neck, if you have some patience to abrade it (better chemically) its fixable. The truss rod needed some good tuning too but after that i got an amazing bass.
My love for this bass triggered the perfectionist inside me and i replaced everything, with the high-end electrics tuning keys and bridge, but none of these changes was really a necessity, even the stock pickups were great, they have a nice treble presence that works well for rock stuff . The body is Poplar not Nato and if you think its inferior to lets say an Alder just think that Stradivarius made his bass instruments such as Violas and Cellos with Poplar. Poplar has some neutral to the bright side sound. For that reason i favored the Fender Pure Vintage 63 pickups that are more bassy and phat sounding. Now it sounds absolutely vintage Motown style, but to be honest sometimes i miss the old pickups that had that ''growl''.The bass is amazing and plays so comfortably, i am sure has nothing to be jealous from a good Fender usa.
Classic Vibe series is great for guitars too, after the success with this bass my brother bought a tele and he is very satisfied with it.
Try the Sterling by Musicman ray 4!!
José Luis Favela I have! Take a look on my channel or in this playlist! T
It would just be smart to get one of these 😏