I just bought both `50s and `60s p-basses and couldn`t be happier. Sold my Americans when I retired. No regrets.

I bought one, put the foam under a bridge cover, Thomastik - Infeld flats, and I have a real thumpy retro sound, love this bass.

@erockscott1184

5 ай бұрын

I put flats on mine too but the tension is insane...it loosened my neck bolts!!!...had to go back to rounds.

@playerofguitars

4 ай бұрын

@@erockscott1184replying so quite an old comment here, but i recommend Ernie Ball flats. i currently have a set of cobalt 50-105 on my Squier CV ‘60s J bass, and they take some wearing in but they sound and play great. you might have to re-setup your bass a tad but that’s the case when changing to different strings for anything

I used to be one of those bassists who would ignore anything Squier, however I got out of that phase and I realized: I LOVE SQUIER! Especially the Classic Vibe series which blows most MIM Fenders and even some MIA made one out of the water! Absolutely great for gigging and recording use! I’ll definitely get this bass in the future! UPDATE/EDIT: I ordered an excellent second hand one for $250 along with some other stuff and it’s coming in two days! I can’t wait!!!! Edit again: I got it! It came with a set of dirty old Flatwound strings! I love the bass and it’s tone! I got it so cheap second hand because there was a gash on the bottom of the body and some dings but that doesn’t bother me at all! It gives me that roadworn vibe, I’m gonna create more dings on it 😊

I've had mine in this exact colour for a month and I've been playing the hell out of it. The surprising thing is that it doesn't drop out of tune it came with a perfect set up out of the box and it's been smooth as butter.

Thank you for the comprehensive touches, slides, varied articulation 4:17 to 5:00, and shortly after.. Briliant!

I just bought one exactly like this one. Best bang for the buck ever. I don't even have to adjust it.

I got the Classic Vibe Jaguar bass and LOVE it. Best bass I've ever played. Now I'm staring hard in the direction of the Fender PJ Mustang bass...

I like how even fully open it isn't too trebly or bright sounding. I've played/heard P basses that can sound clickety clackety no matter how well you try to set them up. This sounds just as a P should sound to my ears.

Man, your bass reviews are just the absolute best on the whole internet. They are honest, let me hear al the sounds. Makes it easier to make a decision on what bass to buy. Thanks Anthony, keep it going on. Greetings from the Netherlands.

i have exact one in lefty. EXCELLENT

That sounds just as good as my USA Made Fender P Bass. It sounds just the same.

This guitar is perfect for the bedroom guitarist and tweekable. I would change out bits as needed but for me these are the best value on the market

I got this bass after this great demo, put some fender chrome bridge and pickup covers on it and I have a great sounding and looking Jamerson motown bass!

Great playing and sound!

took three months for a lefty to arrive at my local music store but worth the wait . put chromes on and sounds great !

I bought one exactly like this, put some Rotosound flats on it and love it. Solid.

@brooksonly7337

3 жыл бұрын

Bro im thonking about buying this. All said scale of 1 to 10?

@anthonyvermeersch90

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly the same. Lefty and rotosound flats. Love it

@jhivefg

3 жыл бұрын

brooks only73 dont own one but have had the opportunity to play one multiple times. I would give this a solid 7-8. The tuners could be better but of course at that price you can’t really expect perfection

A GREAT DEMO!!!!!! Thankjou

Just love your bassplaying ..you have tremendous groove and feel ...great reviews also man ..very helpful and in-depth ..keep em coming

@samflenders9646

3 жыл бұрын

His licks are very unique he lives a good amount of space between them

Anthony,the coolest guy in Pensylvania!!😉🤟I love your Videos!Great!!!..Greetzs from Austria EU👍

Brilliant bass, so pleased with mine

I have this bass in Olympic white it's a great bass I recommend

do you guys notice the videos featuring Anthony doing demos on bass have a butt load more views than any other videos? NEED MORE BASS VIDEOS with Anthony.

I have one, upgraded the pickups to custom shop 60s p bass then upgraded electronics to premium specs and love everything about it

Thanks Anthony, the review was well worth the wait. Your bass reviews are by far the best on U-Tube! I might add your bass playing is very tasteful also. One of the very few people I really enjoy listening to, not just a bunch of slap happy nonsense! Sorry if I drove you nuts with my constant request for this particular review☺ You're a man of your word, thanks again.

Like the tones. Great playing too

@EmpireMusicPgh

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching - Anthony

Great candor, great content.

I tried one today. I have to get one. I am always impressed by the sound that comes out of those Squiers. My first Squier was a Strat and it sounded awesome, enough to piss off a friend who had a 1200$ Ibanez and was looking for a sound. Eh, 500$ (can) I had an amp a gig bag and the instrument. My second is a Jazz bass vintage 70's modified, I can't depart from it. That yellow thing has a Mojo or something... I sure will get that P-bass I tried today... matter of a few days...

a very honest review, i like it. thumbs up

Coming to you from the greatest town east of the Mississippi! Alas I am stuck in Philadelphia.

Anthony , great playing as always!! I’m looking at getting one of these. I have the Vintage Modified 70s Jazz Bass and the VM precision bass with an additional jazz pickup in the bridge and these things rival any Mexican Fender I have ever had.

Awesome bass. Do the CV 70s Precision next!

In my opinion this bass is all you need in life unless if you’re maybe doing unconventional music. Take it to gigs and not worry if it gets damaged or stolen since it’s cheap. Buy an extra spare and enjoy the life without gear complications

Very well done demo.

Would love to see the SQ 70s Precision Bass one!

Got one open box from a big retailer. Swapped the neck for a rosewood MIM Standard Jazz neck, lefty reversed, bone nut, NOS 70's Schaller tuners, the zinc saddles for steel, Pure Vintage '63 pickup, CTS electrics, Thomastik Infield flats, Fender covers on principle, resold the original neck and pickup for almost 2 Franklins back. BUT could have just done the pickup, saddles, electrics, got long stem Gotoh vintage style tuners, and TI flatwounds, done the fretwork myself, and still been out the door for under $600 taxed and shipped. Best mod platform from Fender/Squier in this product cycle, it's easy to build an instrument that will shame a MIM Fender Player. And go in any sonic direction pickup wise. Great stuff.

My favorite “ cheap” bass. I sold it 5 or 6 basses ago.. I want it back! Going to buy another one

Thank you!

this bass sounds fucking great!!!

Came for the review, stayed for the playing. Tasty intro!

@EmpireMusicPgh

7 ай бұрын

Glad you did!!! Thanks for watching longer than you planned lol - Anthony

Great video, like the channel

I would be sold on one of these if they didn't have laurel fingerboards. Oh to go back to the era of rosewood squiers!

Great demo and review Anthony! Can you do the Squier Classic Vibe Fretless Jazz Bass next? I've been looking for a quality demo or review of it but there is nothing around. Greetings from Spain

It's funny you should mention the 70s modified J bass . I spent alot of time getting it set up and have to tweak it so often. Although I won't don't trade it for me anything . This P bass I like as well . Great sound . Not quite a Vintera but definitely gets you nearly the same sound .

Got the sunburst in order!!!

Hey Brother sounds real good. What amp were you using for this and what settings? Rumble V3?

I’ve noticed a couple of the Vintura P basses on Reverb are weighing in at 15 pounds

How do you compare Classic Vibes to Made in Mexico Fender. I have few fender P and JBass but need something to gig and was thinking in a buying this Classic Vide for live gigs.

Great bass guitar ,I’m getting one thanks , what would you say is the next one up from that thanks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️👍

Thank you , help us for choosing a model.

St. James Jamerson on a budget

@omnipossum92

3 жыл бұрын

This is 100% what I'm going for

@unaufadox-productions

3 жыл бұрын

hahahaha St. James Jamerson....I laughed out loud at that one buddy thank you !! (as i sit at my desk with 'standing in the shadows of motown' book next to me :D !

@donnix768

3 жыл бұрын

@@omnipossum92 I got this CV 60s precision and I added the bridge and pickup covers along with the finger rest or “tug bar.” I got those parts online from fender. It is a jamerson tribute bass for less than $500.

@omnipossum92

3 жыл бұрын

@@donnix768 that's beautiful

@omnipossum92

3 жыл бұрын

@@donnix768 though part of me want to get a black one for the "Black Beauty" look too :P

Been wanting to buy my first bass and I've looked into this one as my "learner's model"... Just, that I'd like to buy and learn left-handed, since I'm a lefty.

@scooterboi1703

3 жыл бұрын

Squier basses are criminally good u can get one to learn on and use it to gig if u want to

classic vibe 70 precision pls!

Yesterday I bought this bass

Add bridge and pickup covers and you'll have James Jamerson bass (and flatwounds oc)

How long have you been playing bass because you’re good af. I’ve only been playing for a year but I want to get to where you’re at

This is great! Love the bass and love the playing and this isn't the point but. . . did that Strat in the background get chewed on by a T-Rex?

My Vintage Modified PJ bass really needs different pickups though..I put 250 k pots in it by mistake...it sounds like crap now. Time to get that one going again with new pickups and pots

I wouldn't want that Fender brand could discontinue this basses 'cause they don't want you know this bass and a $2000 Pbass is almost the same fckn thing JAJAJAJA

@simonbailey2151

2 жыл бұрын

It’s that good. It’s a future classic. If you find one, buy it. If you have one, keep it.

Thinking of either a Sterling Music Man Sub Ray 4 or one of these Squire Classic vibe basses. Probably looking to play funk. Any idea which to go for?

@nathaniellawrence3395

3 жыл бұрын

Probably Classic vibe 60 or 70s jazz bass for funk

When you hear this you understand that Fender is only a logo on the headstock that you pay 700E/$

@brunogrill3774

4 жыл бұрын

Well not really the reason genders are more expensive compared to this is where it’s made it’s cheaper to make a guitar in china because you have to pay less to an employee than in Mexico not mentioning the us and usually these fenders have better hardware finish less tool marks and a better pup but if you think a squier isn’t that far from the fender go for it

@javiceres

4 жыл бұрын

Bruno Grill Not only that

@bafoolagan4273

4 жыл бұрын

The reason squier is cheaper, is not because it's bad, it's because the materials are cheaper and not American made

@vince8081

4 жыл бұрын

@@bafoolagan4273 American made is not necessary better quality (thinkin' about Gibson...) It was true a decade ago but asian made is great quality today. Just one thing when you buy a Squier, change the pots and some electronic parts, all the rest is ok.

@oldasrocks9121

Жыл бұрын

These are Indonesian instruments

Great review @Empire Music ! 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!

@marcellocaresta3626

2 жыл бұрын

Fender roundwound 45 105

I'm looking to get my first bass guitar. I'm a guitar player, but I got into fingerstyle acoustic and now I'm interested in learning bass properly, and not just as a guitarist playing bass... I think I'm going to pull the trigger on the classic vibe 60's p bass.

@wanderingminstrel1768

3 жыл бұрын

Do it, I bought this 6-7 months ago in Olympic white. Fantastic value for money. Really nice player. Up there with the Mexican made stuff-my humble opinion of course.

@scaredypicker

3 жыл бұрын

wandering minstrel thanks man! I ordered the bass last night and can’t wait for it to get here 🙂

@wanderingminstrel1768

3 жыл бұрын

@@scaredypicker cool. I gave up years ago and only started again when family life settled down. I've owned some decent gear in the past and was sceptical about ordering a Squire....big mistake. A well priced, belt and braces, sturdy bass. I enjoy playing mine when I can grab an hour or two to myself.

@scaredypicker

3 жыл бұрын

wandering minstrel brilliant! I appreciate your advice! I’m sure I’ll be happy with it

Got this 10 months ago and last week was the second time I had to hand it in, the sound completely disappeared once again from just playing it. Probably gonna sell mine off, kinda disappointed because even tho it's a Squier I expected it to live a bit longer. Sounds amazing though.

@cascader23

4 жыл бұрын

Check the ground wires on the pots. I bought one and the solder job was super sloppy and the wire came off....no sound. I re-soldered the wire and I am back in business.

@ShazShaun

4 жыл бұрын

You gotta start chipping away your own basses.. open it up and learn dude, i would love the day my bass dies on me and i have to open it up..

Any good for a beginner?

Nice video! I've owned this exact model for arround 10 months, and only in 2020 I started seeing reviews for the CV Bass series, does anyone know why it took so long? Anyways its a solid P-bass but it does require some setup.

@fellazuab

4 жыл бұрын

Caio Silva sup bro, im curious...what kind of setup?

@arivaneerten548

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, I've got the same bass. I did give the fret ends a bit of a clean up as it was sitting under the air con in the shop which dried and shrunk the fretboard. It would have been fine as is but I like tinkering

I want to get into bass and I'm between a 60's CV P Bass or a Sterling MusicMan Ray4, both sound awesome to me and feel just rigth to me

@EmpireMusicPgh

3 жыл бұрын

P Basses are the classic! It's all about what fits for YOU though! Thanks for watching - Anthony

@nickdrey1200

Жыл бұрын

So, I have no way of knowing what you went with, but I figured I'd shed some light on this decision for you, and for any others in the future who come across your comment, with the same feeling. A Stingray4, we will talk about the Sterling models , as they are to EBMM as Squier is to Fender. There is the Ray24 and Ray34. 24 is the model comparable in price to the Squier CV p bass. The ray24 is a wonderful instrument, it hits the nail on the head in terms of the stingray sonic capabilities. The preamp is 3-band which is nice to have, but not always necessary and I would even say a bit of a distraction for a new player. Although, just leaving it all wide open sounds very cool. The ray24 doesn't feel cheap, it doesn't look cheap and it sure as hell doesn't sound cheap. The thing to keep in mind is that rays put out a sound that is very distinct. Not everyone enjoys it. It's a wayy more aggressive sound. Squiers CV lines of guitar and basses, over the last couple of years, have become absolutely amazing instruments. The Strats are god damn amazing. But we talking about the p bass here. In my opinion, if you are on the market for your first bass guitar, this is it. Any of the CV models of p bass are the best first bass. I enjoy them all, but have only kept my black on black maple neck CV70. The P bass is the preferred bass for a ton of studio engineers as it just plugs in and puts out a tone in a frequency that sits perfectly where it should in a mix. If you ever go to a studio for a session, you are very very likely to record a few takes with your other bass and then be handed a 'house bass' and surprise, it's a P bass lmao. I had a friend with a custom Dingwall and a Warwick Thumb 5. He did 5ish takes on each and the engineer has this look on his face, you can tell he was just not liking how they sounded and played in the mix. He hands the bass player and 800 dollar, old ass, beat up P bass with a piece of insulation foam under the strings right in front of the bridge. One take. Boom, sounded perfect in the mix. So, get a p bass, if you like it at all. It will allow you to focus purely on playing and you won't have to fuck around with a preamp , as they are almost pointless unless you frequently play in venues of different sizes. In those cases, being able to roll your mids up and down can really help you control how your bass sounds in the high air of a venue. Hope this helps. Squier CV, and more recently 40th anniversary, P basses rule

Sounds as good as any fender even the custom shop ones. What amp are you playing it through?

@pattonPwr

4 жыл бұрын

fender rumble 100

Hi, thanks for the video. I like this bass and I would change pickup for EMG GZR P. But I'd like also the PJ configuration, so I should buy the Affinity. What do you think it's better? CV construction seems better... I have this dilemma 😅 thank for help

@lefix3425

3 жыл бұрын

i would go with this one. It has much more quality.

@karlbjornsson9090

3 жыл бұрын

@@lefix3425 Hi, I bought the CV 60, I'm really satisfied. It was already ok, but I upgraded with EMG pick-up, Gotoh bridge e Black Tusq nut. And setup by a luthier. Mega satisfied, really impressed 😃👍

I love the Jazz bass too don't get me wrong but it is so big.

Which fretboard wood is it. Indian laurel , Pao or rosewood ? Are the frets rolled or sharp ?

@EmpireMusicPgh

Жыл бұрын

I believe it's Laurel. Not rolled edges. Regardless of price, frets shouldn't be sharp if properly humidified and they will be sharp if left in dry environment. Thanks for watching - Anthony

Did that bass come with flats? Thanks

@salvey3737

2 жыл бұрын

They are roundwound strings

Nice playing, I would like to know its price

@EmpireMusicPgh

3 жыл бұрын

Currently - $429 USD! Thanks for watching - Anthony

The White sounds even better, true fact

@pattonPwr

2 жыл бұрын

does it?

@21danny17

Жыл бұрын

@@pattonPwr if it tickles your fancy, then yes absolutely

SIRE P5

Ha, i thought they were all your guutars in your garden shed

did he say this bass is made in America?? LOL

Funny. All these CV 60s P Bass videos, and nobody has the good sense to lash a set of flats on them. You'd sell a lot more. Just sayin.

6:00 Illegal. Police called

@1978lukather

3 жыл бұрын

Tell that to Chris squire or mccartney

@salvey3737

2 жыл бұрын

Tell that to Mike Dirnt

Oh my God, that headstock shape is so wrong, when you buy a vintage re-issue from Squier, especially a Classic Vibe, you expect a bit of accuracy