sime17 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Well actually it was yesterday - but I needed some time to control the gushing hyperbole. In a familar 'origins of GAS' storyline - I'd persuaded myself that to dep some forthcoming blues gigs (first one was last night) I should really get a P-bass. I faffed on it too long to snag a couple of nice ones on here, toyed with the idea of a Highway 1 or a MIM but couldn't find one in stock in my target 3-tone s/b from any retailer I'd bought from before... then I remembered the good things I'd heard about the CV Squiers (particularly on BC)... I found a fiesta red one at Andertons online and bought the bastad blind. It arrived yesterday - I got home from work - slung the fender flats off my fretless onto it and took it to the gig after a very quick fiddle. Blimey! It was fantastic! It's nicely set up out of the box, as well finished as any bass I've owned, and apart from the missing 'thumb rest' b string it felt really natural and comfortable to play. I dunno if the necks on these are typically sized for a p but it just feels right. And the sound is a real revelation. I'VE BEEN PLAYING FOR TWENTY BLOODY YEARS - WHY THE FLIP DIDN'T I TRY A PRECISION BFORE NOW? Somewhere in my head I was probably hung up about the one pickup thing being limiting but who gives a toss when it gives such a fundamentally good tone. I had my fave DJ5 with me as well and played half of each set on that but this cheap little p bass is something of a revelation - even stock. In fact, and this is the tragic thing - I've got it on now When I got it out - the guitarist (who's a big John Meyer fan) said "that looks like Pino's". M'lud I rest my case. P content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 very familiar story. I am too a recent "discoverer" of the P-bass. I realised that what I don't like much is the sound of a P-bass with rounds and tone wide open. But turn tone down and/or add flats of some description... and it's a big eye opener! Even rounds+tone open sounds good in the band context, even if by itself it's kind of "meh" (for me). I also have a fiesta red CV Squier, and like you I was amazed. It felt great, sounded great and was set up just right too. I've ended up putting a John East P-Retro in it, because I can't help it, it's an afliction of mine... but it doesn't really need it, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Well done and about time too! I have got a sick fetish for CV Squiers lol I seem to have had the lot of them, currently I have the Fiesta Red and the Butterscotch Blond '51 style. Lovely basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Welcome to the world of the Precision. Great to hear such good comments about the Squier CV series, as I`ve just agreed a deal on a CV Jazz, and am eagerly looking forward to picking it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 [quote name='mcnach' post='1257054' date='Jun 5 2011, 02:37 AM']I realised that what I don't like much is the sound of a P-bass with rounds and tone wide open. But turn tone down and/or add flats of some description... and it's a big eye opener! Even rounds+tone open sounds good in the band context, even if by itself it's kind of "meh" (for me). I also have a fiesta red CV Squier, and like you I was amazed. It felt great, sounded great and was set up just right too. I've ended up putting a John East P-Retro in it, because I can't help it, it's an afliction of mine... but it doesn't really need it, I think.[/quote] Have you checked out John East's video on how to get the best out of the P-Retro? One of its great attractions is that it can make rounds + pick sound good to a flats + fingers player, and of course [i]vice versa[/i]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Lozz196' post='1257090' date='Jun 5 2011, 08:17 AM']Welcome to the world of the Precision. Great to hear such good comments about the Squier CV series, as I`ve just agreed a deal on a CV Jazz, and am eagerly looking forward to picking it up.[/quote] I hate you. (I saw that Jazz on the for-sale section a little too late ) Edited June 5, 2011 by mcnach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 [quote name='mcnach' post='1257221' date='Jun 5 2011, 11:44 AM']I hate you. (I saw that Jazz on the for-sale section a little too late )[/quote] Sorry dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Happy Jack' post='1257219' date='Jun 5 2011, 11:43 AM']One of its great attractions is that it can make rounds + pick sound good to a flats + fingers player, and of course [i]vice versa[/i].[/quote] Can it? Personally, the rounds + pick sound is awful IMO! Nice playing from Phil though Edited June 5, 2011 by skej21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 An excellent take on both Thin Lizzy and The Jam, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='1257219' date='Jun 5 2011, 11:43 AM']Have you checked out John East's video on how to get the best out of the P-Retro? One of its great attractions is that it can make rounds + pick sound good to a flats + fingers player, and of course [i]vice versa[/i].[/quote] Sounds pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sime17 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Hmm, I'm a passive kind of guy (generally) so dunno about the p-retro but I can see me doin pots and pickup eventually. Still lovin the new toy tho and spending an unhealthy amount of time in its company... the laquer on the neck and headstock is so thick it's practically frikkin edible I can understand Mr Wazoo's addiction ... mmmm CV 51 P with just that neck single coil..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Congratulations, great to hear! There is indeed a special kind of magic in a nice P-bass with flats. I've had a bit of a jazz period the last 6-7 weeks, but for todays rehearsal I brought my P (w Chromes) and had a similar wow/wtf moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 [quote name='mcnach' post='1257221' date='Jun 5 2011, 11:44 AM']I hate you. (I saw that Jazz on the for-sale section a little too late )[/quote] I'd just like to say I think Radge Against the Machine is a great name. And that I love my Precision, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 [quote name='bremen' post='1258990' date='Jun 6 2011, 09:41 PM']I'd just like to say I think Radge Against the Machine is a great name. And that I love my Precision, too.[/quote] thanks! first gig with that outfit in a couple of weeks. Should be fun. But no P-basses at that one I'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Welcome to the CV club. After spending (and wasting) a good few £1000 over the past few years (including a lot on a DJ5 P/J conversion) i really wish i had got my CV P a lot earlier. Im still very tempted to get a P-Retro (that video has convinced me i will get one some day) but at the moment im still not 100% im keeping the CV P as i still dont love the colour. It wont stop me from using and loving the bass itself, but after seeing the White Matt Freeman P im convinced my CV P isnt going to make it till the end of the year. Edited June 8, 2011 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Has anyone directly A/Bed one of these with a MIA P Bass? I just tried another MIA P, and to be honest, it sounded and felt great, but I still prefer my MIA 3TS/Rosewood that Ive had for over a year now. Im finding it hard to get anywhere close to as good, so im thinking of just spending a lot less on a CV P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sime17 Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 [quote name='dave_bass5' post='1260998' date='Jun 8 2011, 11:43 AM']Welcome to the CV club. After spending (and wasting) a good few £1000 over the past few years (including a lot on a DJ5 P/J conversion) i really wish i had got my CV P a lot earlier. Im still very tempted to get a P-Retro (that video has convinced me i will get one some day) but at the moment im still not 100% im keeping the CV P as i still dont love the colour. It wont stop me from using and loving the bass itself, but after seeing the White Matt Freeman P im convinced my CV P isnt going to make it till the end of the year.[/quote] S'funny - I would never have chosen this colour (partic. if sunburst had been an option) but it started growing on me (from the pics - never saw one in the flesh)- and when it arrived it's such a pleasant surprise that it's so nicely finished. I 'spose the tortoiseshell is a bit cheap close up but at gig-distance I think this bass looks the nuts - you didn't see many p basses in this combination either (until this model came out!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I fisrt started lusting after one in that colour scheme after seeing Eva Gardner playing one. I`m quite partial to her as well........................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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