Squier Classic Vibe 60s Precision Bass

[FretsOnFire]

What's the overall opinion on the Squier Classic Vibe 60s Precision Bass?

 

Looking at getting myself one in the very near future and it's a toss up between this and the Harley Benton MP-4EB.

 

I currently own and play an Ibanez SR300EB and a Harley Benton PJ-4 HTR

 

Will the Squier be an upgrade?

[Lozz196]

They’re very decent basses

[NJE]

Based on my past experience with all of the brands, I wouldn’t say the Squier or Harley Benton would be much of an upgrade, they would just be a different vibe/sound.
 

I have a Harley Benton Jazz bass and it’s a solid bass and very playable after some tweaking. Had a few Squiers and they have all been great as well, certainly more consistent than lower end Mexican made fenders.

 

I think you would do better long term with a Squier, recognisable brand and easier to sell when you want to upgrade again.

[Geek99]

I’ve played a few CVs and all have been amazing value and quality 

[FretsOnFire]

I've been looking at the MJ-4EB aswell which only adds to the frustration on which is the one to go for 😂😁

[Geek99]

Ooh there is a five string version 

[cetera]

You can't go wrong with the Squier CV 60's P Bass.

Not a significant upgrade on what you have, but a solid, reliable and great sounding bass for sure.

[FretsOnFire]

I'm right on the edge of hitting the purchase button on the creme me4 but looking at the 4mn is there much difference?

 

Same pickup config just different wood is all I can see so it should sound the same right?

 

https://www.thomann.co.uk/compare.html?art[]=443474&art[]=443467

[Steve Browning]

2 hours ago, FretsOnFire said:

I'm right on the edge of hitting the purchase button on the creme me4 but looking at the 4mn is there much difference?

 

Same pickup config just different wood is all I can see so it should sound the same right?

 

https://www.thomann.co.uk/compare.html?art[]=443474&art[]=443467

We're straying into maple vs rosewood territory here.

 

Sound is always subjective. I (as do others) believe that a maple board will give a bass a slightly brighter overall sound. Many will disagree. I just don't get on with maple boards at all. Apart from the sound, they just feel 'harder'. That is very much just my own opinion.

[Chienmortbb]

6 hours ago, Steve Browning said:

We're straying into maple vs rosewood territory here.

 

Sound is always subjective. I (as do others) believe that a maple board will give a bass a slightly brighter overall sound. Many will disagree. I just don't get on with maple boards at all. Apart from the sound, they just feel 'harder'. That is very much just my own opinion.

 I have never thought that the wood added much to the sound, but if it does, the neck will paly a bigger part than the body IMHO as more of it is under the string.  In saying that I am currently trying various PUPS in my G4M P bass a it sounds too bright. It is the only bass I own with an all maple neck!

[Geek99]

10 hours ago, FretsOnFire said:

I'm right on the edge of hitting the purchase button on the creme me4 but looking at the 4mn is there much difference?

 

Same pickup config just different wood is all I can see so it should sound the same right?

 

https://www.thomann.co.uk/compare.html?art[]=443474&art[]=443467

Just do it 

then upload the po rn- I mean “photos”

[Lozz196]

7 hours ago, Steve Browning said:

We're straying into maple vs rosewood territory here.

 

Sound is always subjective. I (as do others) believe that a maple board will give a bass a slightly brighter overall sound. Many will disagree. I just don't get on with maple boards at all. Apart from the sound, they just feel 'harder'. That is very much just my own opinion.

Yep, to me maple sounds a bit brighter, rosewood a bit deeper and clearer. At least that’s how all of my basses are, all being the same series and with same strings. I find the maple board basses seem to fit in the mix better. I suppose as I used to dig in and play quite hard I prefer maple boards, plus from a practical point I find it easier to navigate the neck when on a brightly lit stage.

[dave_bass5]

I've got one of the 'original' CV Jazz basses. IIR it came out in 2006 or around about that time. I gigged it for a good 2-3 years when I first got it. 

Its outlasted a few Fender/Lakland jazz basses. The neck itself has been on quite a few P basses ive had in that time as well. one of the nicest necks ive ever played.

I have replaced the PUPs and bridge, but the rest of it needs no replacing. Never gone out of tune when playing. 

It's a bass not worth much but not one id ever part with.

[Terry M.]

On 05/01/2025 at 11:46, Geek99 said:

Ooh there is a five string version 

Of the CV 60's P Bass? 

[Geek99]

3 minutes ago, Terry M. said:

Of the CV 60's P Bass? 

No, of the Harley Benton 

[Terry M.]

24 minutes ago, Geek99 said:

No, of the Harley Benton 

Got you 👍