SH73 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Most players set the saddle, trust rod etc. I noticed there's a slight curve on my jazz bass neck due to chunky roto strings i use. Of course it plays out the box, but everyone talks about setting up. I personally lower the action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 [quote name='SH73' timestamp='1435672954' post='2811247'] Most players set the saddle, trust rod etc. I noticed there's a slight curve on my jazz bass neck due to chunky roto strings i use. Of course it plays out the box, but everyone talks about setting up. I personally lower the action. [/quote] Well yes, but most player do this to get the bass feeling and playing as they want it. you dont HAVE to do this and not everyone dives straight in with all this. Wait until you put your Rotos on and then see what needs doing. Sounds like you know how to lower the saddles anyway. Start with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Thanks mate. I probably won't have time to recycle the bass bix when it arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 [quote name='SH73' timestamp='1435670974' post='2811215'] I have ordered one too. I ordered a white one, they delivered a black one yesterday. The box even said vintage white. I called the shop and they should deliver one tomorrow. Another day wasted waiting, hopefully itll e worth it. How do I set up the bass. Never set one up. [/quote] Mine needed nothing but a slight turn of the truss rod. I did bring the saddles down a bit too as I wanted a bit more "snap", but it was pretty good as it was. Fretwork is good, the nut is not great but was cut well and would last a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Glad thete is lots of good reviews on this bass. I own Squier vibe jazz bass and is awesome. Although i changed the pups to Seymour Duncan and nevet gave original ones a proper chance. Could be psychological. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Actually the one thing I had to do to both my Squire CV basses was to change the bridge. I felt uncomfortable with the 20mm string spacing so put Gotoh 201 bridges on both. The other mods were more for fun, although I do like the Wizard pups better than the stock jazz pups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1435697396' post='2811661'] Mine needed nothing but a slight turn of the truss rod. I did bring the saddles down a bit too as I wanted a bit more "snap", but it was pretty good as it was. Fretwork is good, the nut is not great but was cut well and would last a while... [/quote] What are the nuts on the CV Squiers about? Squier says they're "synthetic bone" and they work fine, but they look like they could started crumbling to pieces at any minute. They don't inspire confidence to look at but they function well, I've not (yet) had a problem with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Ive had my CV Jazz since they were released and ive had issue with it (or the neck in general) at all. Probably done 200+ gigs with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1435847905' post='2813001'] Ive had my CV Jazz since they were released and ive had issue with it (or the neck in general) at all. Probably done 200+ gigs with it. [/quote] I'm sure they're fine (in fact I've heard a lot of people say they're pretty good), but they look like they're made from that stuff that dentists use for temporary fillings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 [quote name='Jono Bolton' timestamp='1435860169' post='2813177'] I'm sure they're fine (in fact I've heard a lot of people say they're pretty good), but they look like they're made from that stuff that dentists use for temporary fillings. [/quote] Yes, they look worse than they really are, probably. It's actually quite a tough material now that I tested it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 ... and if someone is near Liverpool and wants one.. I just noticed this! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Squier-Black-Matt-Freeman-Signature-Model-Precision-Bass-/111716991312?"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Squier-Black-Matt-Freeman-Signature-Model-Precision-Bass-/111716991312?[/url] disclaimer: nothing to do with me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassix Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I've just succumbed to one of these, now I have to sit at my desk for 3 hours staring at the box before I can play the thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Needed a decent price fretted bass for practice purposes, and USA SUBs are rare as hens teeth now, so have just pulled the trigger. Managed to get a mint example with a Quarter Pounder SPB3 fitted, so hopefully should sound as good as it looks/plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 i have the same matt freeman,upgaded the pups to dimarzio model p added a gotoh 201 bridge and kiorgan loom........this is my number 1 bass,it has an amazing punch and feel through my rig.highly recormended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 So mine just arrived - blown away by finish and quality. Had an MIM P short term about 10 years back and this blows it out the water. Neck although wide, has extremely comfy rolled edges, love the amber neck tint and creamy body. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassix Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 My MF had its first gig at the weekend and I can't tell whether it was the bass or the amp but this thing is powerful straight from stock! It just has a great thick, classic precision tone. I was considering upgrading the pickups but that'll be on the back burner for the foreseeable future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Having regretted selling my Squier CV P bass in Fiesta Red and having thought about getting one again, on an almost daily basis I broke my own one-in-one-out rule and bought another, identical one secondhand, from a local Facebook gear for sale forum Since selling the last one, I bought a rather nice USA P bass from Old Horse Murphy on this fine forum and I really have been converted back to P basses since then Comparing the CV P bass, with the US There really isn't much in it, in terms of quality of build, comfort, playability and sound The US P feels slightly lighter - although I've not backed this up by weighing the 2 basses and the pickup on the US bass has a slightly louder pickup, with a little more "grunt" EDIT: But I'd stress there really isn't very much in it.... And having paid only around a third of the cost of the 2nd hand US bass for the 2nd hand China made CV bass The quality of the Squier is absolutely staggering! I tried a secondhand Matt Freeman in the meantime too, and was equally impressed by that But I just had to go for the 60's Fiesta Red P again.... I think these could be future classics, regarded in similar vein to the early Japan built "JV" Squiers The nut on my Squier feels pretty tough - no issues so far, on either that I've owned PS. I'm now lusting after the CV Jazz, with maple board & block inlays ..... oh no! Edited August 19, 2015 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassix Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Didn't realise there were any cv jazz with maple neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaesto Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Hello, I'm happy and 3-y experienced owner of the Matt Freeman's sig bass. Pros: Price/performance ratio: Is just great. US made comparable bass for the 1/3 of price. And even cheaper for the secondhand. Electronics/Pickup: electronics are fine. Cavities are shielded with graphite paint. Nor hum or whatsoever. Pickup has a vintage kind of a sound and moderate output. Very solid. I've swapped it with EMG Geezer Butler P just to find out they sound almost the same. Cons: Body is basswood so finish tends to collect dings and dents very easily. Expect quick MoJo if you use your MF any harder Bridge is 20mm string-to-string spacing and is NOT retrofit with standard 19 mm bridges, neither by holes pattern nor saddles could be swapped. It is a great bass for the money. I'd compare it to US, Mex and Japan made brothers rather that other Squier series. It feels and looks as much more expensive guitar. Although, it needs a pro setup to shine perfectly. P.S. After 2 years of ownership I had to go through this: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/threads/squier-matt-freeman-p-bass-neck-rattle-removal.1156159/"]http://www.talkbass....emoval.1156159/[/url] Edited August 24, 2015 by vaesto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 [quote name='vaesto' timestamp='1440401740' post='2850276'] Hello, I'm happy and 3-y experienced owner of the Matt Freeman's sig bass. Pros: Price/performance ratio: Is just great. US made comparable bass for the 1/3 of price. And even cheaper for the secondhand. Electronics/Pickup: electronics are fine. Cavities are shielded with graphite paint. Nor hum or whatsoever. Pickup has a vintage kind of a sound and moderate output. Vary solid. I've swapped it with EMG Geezer Butler P just to find out they sound almost the same. Cons: Body is basswood so finish tends to collect dings and dents very easily. Expect quick MoJo if you use your MF any harder Bridge is 20mm string-to-string spacing and is NOT retrofit with standard 19 mm bridges, neither by holes pattern nor saddles could be swapped. It is a great bass for the money. I'd compare it to US, Mex and Japan made brothers rather that other Squier series. It feels and looks as much more expensive guitar. Although, it needs a pro setup to shine perfectly. P.S. After 2 years of ownership I had to go through this: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/threads/squier-matt-freeman-p-bass-neck-rattle-removal.1156159/"]http://www.talkbass....emoval.1156159/[/url] [/quote] you're a brave man! (and very skilled!) I'd have never even thought of attempting anything like what you did. Very interesting 'though! Stiffening rods, eh? Curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Ok, I've officially lost it... I saw the title of this post and thought "What? Fender are doing a budget range of Hobbit themed basses?" Nurse, can you get me my pills. I think I need to go for a little lie down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 [quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1440446223' post='2850858'] Ok, I've officially lost it... I saw the title of this post and thought "What? Fender are doing a budget range of Hobbit themed basses?" Nurse, can you get me my pills. I think I need to go for a little lie down... [/quote] brilliant!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) Quite a few people have talked about "upgrading" the pickup on these basses - but does anyone know what the stock PU is? The Fender/Squier website isn't particularly helpful! It sounds OK mind... I'm just interested Edited September 21, 2015 by Conan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaesto Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 The pickup itself has a label "ABP-1". And some people say it is Tonerider OEM. In any case stock PU is very decent vintage sounding pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 [quote name='vaesto' timestamp='1442823037' post='2869625'] The pickup itself has a label "ABP-1". And some people say it is Tonerider OEM. In any case stock PU is very decent vintage sounding pickup. [/quote] Sorry for my ignorance, but - OEM?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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