Raslee

I wonder, in terms of build quality, how this compares to the Squire CV range? I have owned a VM Jazz in the past and although a good bass for the money i feel the CV range is leaps ahead having tried the jazzers and purchased a 51P. :snob:

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='964933' date='Sep 22 2010, 08:50 PM']Mine is bigger than yours [/quote] Haha - debatable

I tried a MIM roadworn Jazz and A/B'd against the LPB CV Biffy Squire Jazz and considering the shop had the MIM priced around £900 and the Squire at i think £349 i was left very cold with the MIM. Not only did i prefer just about everything about the CV, i really couldn't see how the roadworn could be priced at £900 - it looked cool and that was just about it - the MIM i played did not compare to the CV quality IMO...great basses those CV's for the price - i love my 59 P but thats another thread somewhere

Ampeg SVT Pro 4

Just purchased a LMII off Gaf, all round top fellar, great friendly communications too. Well packed & fast delivery-couldn't ask for more. Really chuffed to have a Markbass again and loving the bag & cable too. Buyers buy in confidence as they say. Cheers matey. Lee

Do VST's work in Apples Logic or does it have to be AU's only ?

Viva le Ampeg I love my SVT 4 :wub: . Used to have an LH500 and although a great amp the Ampeg is definitely more of a Ferrari (albeit a heavy one)....i'll get my jacket

[quote name='redstriper' post='957468' date='Sep 15 2010, 05:53 PM']That's amazing - better than your Lakland and Warwick for reggae - OK I'm gonna have to try one soon, do you have yours strung with flats ?[/quote] Yeah definitely impressed with this one Steve , i shall be keeping it for a while (famous last words) - very solid sound and balanced across the strings - the D & G shine through nicely too. Lightness is a blessing and the quality build is astounding, low action, no buzzes, smooth neck and the stock pick up sounds good to my ears; i was planning prior to hearing the bass to upgrade the PU but as i say i am more than happy with the stock PU......I'm still blown away by this bass TBH. I gigged it last weekend and had lots of positive comments about the good sound and some surprised faces when i proudly said its a 'Squire' Not tried flats on it yet but its in the pipeline - just a bit M.O.T. skint at the mo...got some flats on my MM though, D'Addrio Chromes....really like them! It probably doesn't do the bass sound justice but heres a mobile phone clip from the said gig [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDAmALVa2nY&feature=player_embedded"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDAmALVa2nY...player_embedded[/url]

And i have one for sale in the 'For Sale' section....now thats what i call a plug

[quote name='redstriper' post='949020' date='Sep 8 2010, 12:24 AM']Hey Rasta ! How is it for reggae - as deep as the front pup on a jazz bass ?[/quote] I tried it last night at a reggae rehearsal through my Ampeg. I ended up marking the settings on my amp as it was truly the best sound i have ever had - even better than my Lakland sound which is my next best sounding bass (IMO of course) .....also had lots of compliments about my sound throughout the night. It seemed brighter than the neck Jazz PU but only very slightly but this brightness is a warm bright if that makes sense....i'm sure this will mean something in a reggae way. Definitely worth trying one out rather than just a fashionable fad & light too - Man from Del Monte says yes.

I tried the Biffy Squiro CV bass today in Mansons..I think its definately on the cards for a future purchase for me- The Biffy mainly for the colour as i have a LPB Lakland & the CV 51 P-i have no interest in Biffy Guiro. Again a totally amazing quality bass to play. I tried a road worn Mex that was just under 1K and i was left very unimpressed compared to the Squire. I then picked up a USA Jazz too, it was ok but not worth the extra money over the Squire. I am sooooo impressed with these Squires!

[quote name='redstriper' post='949020' date='Sep 8 2010, 12:24 AM']Hey Rasta ! How is it for reggae - as deep as the front pup on a jazz bass ?[/quote] Hi Steve, not tried it for reggae as such but we do some dubby stuff in the prog outfit (Ozrics, Gong kinda thing) that i jammed with lastnight and it sounded soooo nice and warm with good defintion-not muddy. Hard to say if it matches the jazz pu but i am going to gig it this weekend with Steppaz so will road test the dubbness then. The qualtiy though of the bass in unlike any Squire i've ever played before-very smooth and like a bass costing 3 times as much-i wasn't expecting it to be this good. You will definitely like the lightness too....not sure on the weight but a lot lighter than the average jazz. [quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='949027' date='Sep 8 2010, 12:35 AM']Welcome to the CV fold! [/quote] Impressive collection there mate. How does the jazz rate against the 51p in terms of quality etc ....are all the CV's really amazing? If so i could join you in the all squire vibe!