The Marlin Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Hi Chaps, I've heard fantastic things about the Squire Vintage Vibe guitars, and Vintage Modified basses. They're made in china, but reminiscent of Fender Japan gear - great quality and playability. I'm making a pilgramage to GAK on Monday lunch to try out the white Vintage Vibe Telecaster, and the Vintage Modified Jazz bass. The bass looks fantastic, very retro - lookie here! [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/squier-/71293"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/squier-/71293[/url] Has anyone tried these out? I've heard that these are as well built as the USA Fender bass and guitars, and the equiptment levels are decent. And, GAK are doing them for a smidgen over £200, bargain. Any thoughts, suggestions before I empty my wallet? Cheers Mr Marlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 (edited) Mine plays really nice, no complaints there. One word of warning: Like most Squiers and Fenders, you'll probably want to replace most of the hardware if you're planning to gig it, so factor that cost in. I went to take the jack out of my Squier Jazz in rehearsals the other night and the whole effing control plate came off with it. I don't know if it's because the body is the softest wood they could find or if they originally put the screws in with a hammer, but either way I wasn't impressed. I filled the holes and re-tapped the screws this afternoon. The bridge and tuners have already been replaced on mine, the pickups are next. Edited November 26, 2009 by thisnameistaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I had the Squier VMJ, no complaints here, all original hardware and gigged many times with no problems at all. Only sold it to fund a more expensive bass purchase and would happily own another - although I really like the look of the Classic Vibe Jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I had one too & it was a real return to form for Squier - best in nearly 20yrs! People here seem to prefer the jazzes although I prefer a Precision myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Btw if you need cheap tuners then Wilkinsons can be had for around the £25 mark. I just stuck some on my fretless and was well impressed with the feel of them, as good as the Schallers i have which cost more than twice as much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ase_one23 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 (edited) i tried the classic vibe tele out when getting a new guitar last month, eventually plumped for the vintage modified tele with the twin p90s cause it sounded ace but i'd say that the cv tele had hands down the BEST neck i've ever played on a sub £800 guitar. great value. Edited November 27, 2009 by ase_one23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwild16 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Brilliantly made made guitars - the neck/body joints were more snug than the MIM fenders in Sound Control (PMT) in Salford on Sat. I've gigged the VM jazz and CV jazz with absolutely no problems. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Another VMJ user here Gigged and recorded mine quite a bit with no concerns ( all original components). Really like the sound of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I have a VMJ. The only thing I dislike is the pups, they're very dark. However, it's a really well put together bit of kit. There not Chinese either like the Op thinks, either Indonesian or Korean (I can't remember which). And the other ones are the Classic Vibe series (not Vintage Vibe like the op says). Personally, spec wise the Classic Vibe has the edge, has a better nut and a High Mass Bridge but considering the price is pretty much the same, it's just finding one that works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 The neck on the Classic Vibe is worth the purchase price alone too! Fabbo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marlin Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 Glowing reviews then! That's it, have decided. Will buy one. Cheers guys Mr Marlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.