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Fretless conversion of a Squier Classic Vibe P bass.


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Hi,

So I've been on the lookout for a fretless P and given that I'm not in the market for the expensive Franklin sig I was mulling getting a fiesta red CV Squier P and having it professionally de-fretted. I might consider the fretless VMJ but I think I'd prefer a mellower, woodier tone. I find Ebonol too bright for my taste.

A good idea? Also, do you folks think that the rosewood board would stand up to Thomastic flats? My instinct is that it should be fine for years.

Cheers,

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I was going to get the same thing done with my CV Jazz. I still might although its now got my CV P neck on it.

I had a quote from the Gallery and it was reasonable as its not something i could do myself but i also put the feelers out to see if anyone wanted to do a straight swap with a VM fretless neck.

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[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1058467' date='Dec 14 2010, 12:59 PM']I was going to get the same thing done with my CV Jazz. I still might although its now got my CV P neck on it.

I had a quote from the Gallery and it was reasonable as its not something i could do myself but i also put the feelers out to see if anyone wanted to do a straight swap with a VM fretless neck.[/quote]


How does the CV Jazz plays & feels like with the P neck? I was wondering about doing a temporary swap myself to .... suck 'em and see sorta thang?

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[quote name='rjb' post='1058205' date='Dec 14 2010, 09:16 AM']Also, do you folks think that the rosewood board would stand up to Thomastic flats? My instinct is that it should be fine for years.[/quote]

It'll be totally fine.
It's roundwound strings that cause the biggest problem.

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[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1058473' date='Dec 14 2010, 01:05 PM']How does the CV Jazz plays & feels like with the P neck? I was wondering about doing a temporary swap myself to .... suck 'em and see sorta thang?[/quote]

Its funny but as i dont like P necks i put the jazz neck on the CV P as i dont really intend to play the CV Jazz. A few nights ago i got the CV J out as i really do want to gel with a P neck (the main reason i got the cheap CV P in the first place).
It might be just because i haven't used the bass for a while but it all felt right. I loved the tone and the wider neck made a nice change. It felt less crammed than my main basses and i sat for a few hours playing it. It was strange for a while but its a good way for me to get used to it.

I might put the P neck back on the CV P at some point. Both necks fit perfectly although the CV P did come with a bit of a gap down the side of the neck pocket and its still there with the Jazz neck. No big deal though.

Once ive settled which neck will go where ill get the other one de fretted.

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[quote name='rjb' post='1058640' date='Dec 14 2010, 03:35 PM']Heh! I wish! :)

Thanks for the comments, guys.[/quote]

Good luck and keep us posted. As you can see im very interested in the outcome.

oh, and ill also go for TI's once i get mine done. I used to use them on my HW-1 Jazz and loved them, although i went back to rounds after a while as i missed the overtones etc. On a fretless i bet they would sound perfect.

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Okay, so part one is complete - the bass has been bought. Fiesta red! These really are very nicely made and very light too. The neck is absolutely spot on.

The basswood body is interesting when compared to my alder fenders. What it lacks in depth it seems to gain in sustain.

Next it'll be off for a defret in the new year. For the money all in i guess i could have bought a mex fretless but i wasn't as impressed with ones that i tried as i am with this.

Cheers-

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