Used to have a 79 USA jazz back in the day which I had to sell to buy keyboard gear. Recently taken the 70s version of the above and seeing how it goes...so far so good
I do like both of them as well. I would say the 70s version has a fatter sound to it whereas the 60s version is thinner but to the warmer side of the tone. Adjusting the amp and/or effects box can certainly dial either bass in to have the fatter or warmer or thinner sound so I say you cannot go wrong with either purchase. Or just buy both and make Anthony very happy lol 😂
I wish you guys had this done about a month ago! Easier to hear the differences head to head like this than going back and forth between 2 videos, which I did with your CV 60's and CV 70's demos. Love them both, but the 60's, which is what I recently bought, seems a touch mellower. In the Squier Facebook groups I'm in, it seems that the 70's Jazz is more popular. I went with the 60's because I prefer the warmer sound of rosewood fingerboards, and while I find the Indian Laurel to be a bit dry in feel and appearance, any difference from rosewood in the sound I would say is debatable. I also have a Classic Vibe 50's P Bass (the later Indonesian series), and love it, though at first I must admit I was a little disappointed in the sound because I got a Fender Vintera 50's P Bass first, and there is no real comparing the 2 for sound. I realize the Classic Vibe models are more about the look than recreating the vintage sound. Great video!
I Played A 70s At Guitar Center Today. I Was Hoping To Settle My Mind Rollercoaster, It Vacillating Between Whether To Get A Vintera, Player Or Squier (3 Tone Sunburst In A Nostalgic Nod To My Musical Beginnings & To Close Out My Instrument Acquisitions). I Already Have An Ibanez SR505 & A Cort B5 Artisan Plus And Principally I'm A Stratocaster Player. AMAZING INSTRUMENT!!!😲 Now I Know That I DON'T Have To Spend $800 - $1,000 In My Walk Down Memory Lane!!!!
I bought "CV 60's" for practice. "CV 70's" is different from Ash Maple's Fender in terms of concentration, and is insufficient as a solo instrument. "CV 60's" is a Pad sound. There is no clear difference from the expensive Fender, so it is practical.
70's has the punch and tone to cut through a mix. The 60's sounds like it would be lost quick with other instruments around it. Bass needs a present midrange to sound right in a mix.
They are two different sounding basses to me. So I would spend time watching reviews and comparing sounds and choosing the one that is pleasing your ears.
That definitely helps, but then also not..! i am leaning towards the 70's, but I mean that 60's just sounds *so good'... Not the same sounds out of those back pickups and the 70's does sound a little brighter. But then the fat sound of the 60's bridge pickup; I tell you neither actually sounds *better* to me. I'd be super happy with either. :)
Great vid. I could hear a definite difference. Possibly because of the coating on the 70’s neck? Seems to have a bit more midrange. Is there much of a weight difference between the two? Which is heavier?
The sound difference is because the bridge pickup is shifted a quarter inch closer to the bridge, finish & wood have very little effect if any on the non-acoustic sound of electric instruments
I own both of them. The 70s natural finish is a soft maple body. All the other colors (sunburst included) are poplar. The soft maple feels a bit heavier than poplar (4Kg vs 3,7Kg). Waiting for a Mexican Jazzbass fretless neck (pao ferro). Curious to hear how both models will sound… Wanted to buy a paranormal jazz 54 for that purpose but one guy on TalkBass says you can’t swap them :-/ Any feedback ?
I recently got a late 60s version, and if not for the half-off discount which brought the price down to $230, I would have been really disappointed. The bass feels like a bass in the $200-300 price range (at least compared to other basses I’ve tried/owned in that price range), but I wouldn’t recommend getting it when it’s full price. If you want a good jazz bass and you’re willing to spend close to $500 for one, just buy a Sire V3 for $400, or spend $500 with shipping to buy a Sire V7 from Thomann’s website and you won’t need to buy a fender jazz bass, let alone a squier jazz bass in the future (if you’d want to, by all means, but you wouldn’t need to). The bass is definitely good for beginners or people that want a “beater” bass (don’t care for scratches or bumps) like me, but really there’s better options out there if you plan on making this your primary instrument and if you wouldn’t mind paying for the retail price of these squiers
Bro, "those under 1000 euros/dollars instruments are mass produced rubbish" is just not true at all. There are quality instruments way below 1000 bucks. Also Dingwall's combustion series which is about 2000 - 3000 bucks (depending on where you look) is also made in china and they are great instruments
Used to have a 79 USA jazz back in the day which I had to sell to buy keyboard gear. Recently taken the 70s version of the above and seeing how it goes...so far so good
I do like both of them as well. I would say the 70s version has a fatter sound to it whereas the 60s version is thinner but to the warmer side of the tone. Adjusting the amp and/or effects box can certainly dial either bass in to have the fatter or warmer or thinner sound so I say you cannot go wrong with either purchase. Or just buy both and make Anthony very happy lol 😂
I wish you guys had this done about a month ago! Easier to hear the differences head to head like this than going back and forth between 2 videos, which I did with your CV 60's and CV 70's demos. Love them both, but the 60's, which is what I recently bought, seems a touch mellower. In the Squier Facebook groups I'm in, it seems that the 70's Jazz is more popular. I went with the 60's because I prefer the warmer sound of rosewood fingerboards, and while I find the Indian Laurel to be a bit dry in feel and appearance, any difference from rosewood in the sound I would say is debatable. I also have a Classic Vibe 50's P Bass (the later Indonesian series), and love it, though at first I must admit I was a little disappointed in the sound because I got a Fender Vintera 50's P Bass first, and there is no real comparing the 2 for sound. I realize the Classic Vibe models are more about the look than recreating the vintage sound. Great video!
Killer demo! Thanks for posting. 😎
60s body + 70s neck = perfection
So many ways to get a great bass...really is. Thanks for watching - Anthony
Its a shame that they didn’t put the bridge pickup in the 70’s position on the 70’s Basses.
I Played A 70s At Guitar Center Today. I Was Hoping To Settle My Mind Rollercoaster, It Vacillating Between Whether To Get A Vintera, Player Or Squier (3 Tone Sunburst In A Nostalgic Nod To My Musical Beginnings & To Close Out My Instrument Acquisitions). I Already Have An Ibanez SR505 & A Cort B5 Artisan Plus And Principally I'm A Stratocaster Player. AMAZING INSTRUMENT!!!😲 Now I Know That I DON'T Have To Spend $800 - $1,000 In My Walk Down Memory Lane!!!!
💘Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass 3-Color Sunburst💘
Does the 60's have fresher strings? 😁
Excellent once again Anthony supberb walkthrough and demonstration 🍺🍺
The real question is … when are those Anthony spec pickups coming in?!! - and voting 70’s again here - maybe it’s the maple 🍁 neck
My first real bass is the Squire Modified Jazz bass . Essentially what you have there . Only the 2018 version I wouldn't trade it for anything !
how about weight comparison and neck profile between those two?
I bought "CV 60's" for practice.
"CV 70's" is different from Ash Maple's Fender in terms of concentration, and is insufficient as a solo instrument. "CV 60's" is a Pad sound. There is no clear difference from the expensive Fender, so it is practical.
I see, the 70s jazz bass has more bite into it.
70's has the punch and tone to cut through a mix. The 60's sounds like it would be lost quick with other instruments around it. Bass needs a present midrange to sound right in a mix.
Need some help with selecting between the Sire V5 and the Squire 70s vibe. Can anyone tell me which ones better ?
They are two different sounding basses to me. So I would spend time watching reviews and comparing sounds and choosing the one that is pleasing your ears.
That definitely helps, but then also not..! i am leaning towards the 70's, but I mean that 60's just sounds *so good'... Not the same sounds out of those back pickups and the 70's does sound a little brighter. But then the fat sound of the 60's bridge pickup; I tell you neither actually sounds *better* to me. I'd be super happy with either. :)
Great vid. I could hear a definite difference. Possibly because of the coating on the 70’s neck? Seems to have a bit more midrange.
Is there much of a weight difference between the two? Which is heavier?
The sound difference is because the bridge pickup is shifted a quarter inch closer to the bridge, finish & wood have very little effect if any on the non-acoustic sound of electric instruments
Great comparation and different tone demo. Only at Empire Music.
I understand the situation but I just can't get past the Indian laurel fretboard so 70's SCV for me
Pretty sure the 70's body is a soft maple and the60's is a poplar.
I own both of them.
The 70s natural finish is a soft maple body.
All the other colors (sunburst included) are poplar.
The soft maple feels a bit heavier than poplar (4Kg vs 3,7Kg).
Waiting for a Mexican Jazzbass fretless neck (pao ferro).
Curious to hear how both models will sound…
Wanted to buy a paranormal jazz 54 for that purpose but one guy on TalkBass says you can’t swap them :-/
Any feedback ?
Different body wood, fretboard wood and pickup position equals same bass?
Not so sure about the tone wood thing. But pickup spacing is definitely going to make a difference.
I recently got a late 60s version, and if not for the half-off discount which brought the price down to $230, I would have been really disappointed. The bass feels like a bass in the $200-300 price range (at least compared to other basses I’ve tried/owned in that price range), but I wouldn’t recommend getting it when it’s full price. If you want a good jazz bass and you’re willing to spend close to $500 for one, just buy a Sire V3 for $400, or spend $500 with shipping to buy a Sire V7 from Thomann’s website and you won’t need to buy a fender jazz bass, let alone a squier jazz bass in the future (if you’d want to, by all means, but you wouldn’t need to). The bass is definitely good for beginners or people that want a “beater” bass (don’t care for scratches or bumps) like me, but really there’s better options out there if you plan on making this your primary instrument and if you wouldn’t mind paying for the retail price of these squiers
The squire 60's Is a great bass,Fender México sound like a shit compared Whit the squier
60s pickups sound a bit held back, it'd sound great with a set of Mr Klein's '62s. 70s one sounds fantastic.
60s wins
Don't buy if you’re on a budget.
Save some money and buy something proper.
Those under 1,000€/$ instruments are mass produced rubbish
Bro, "those under 1000 euros/dollars instruments are mass produced rubbish" is just not true at all. There are quality instruments way below 1000 bucks. Also Dingwall's combustion series which is about 2000 - 3000 bucks (depending on where you look) is also made in china and they are great instruments