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Squier Classic Vibe '50s Precision Electric Bass

With old-school single-coil pickups and vintage Basswood body shape and flair, this bass from Squier recreates classic 1950s style. (10) Read 8 reviews for this product | Rate and Review This Product
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Squier's Classic Vibe Precision Bass '50s delivers an authentic '50s-era bass experience in sound, look and feel. The basswood body has a eye-catching Lake Placid Blue finish, and its custom "original" single-coil pickup delivers warm, earthy old-school Precision Bass tone. The gloss-maple neck has wider (1.65 in.) string spacing, a 20-fret fingerboard with a modern 9.5 in. radius and open-gear tuning machines. The four-saddle "HiMass" bridge makes the instrument easily user-friendly for setup and playability. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Squier products.
Model Number: 030-3080-(502)

Series: Classic Vibe Series

Colors: (502) Lake Placid Blue, (Gloss Polyester Finish)

Body: Basswood

Neck: 1-Piece Maple, Modern "C" Shape, (Gloss Polyester Finish)

Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5 in. Radius (241 mm)

No. of Frets: 20 Vintage Style Frets

Pickups: 1 Custom Original Single-Coil Precision Bass Pickup with AlNiCo 5 Magnets

Controls: Volume, Tone

Pickup Switching: None

Bridge: 4-Saddle HiMass Bridge

Machine Heads: Open Gear Tuning Machines

Hardware: Chrome

Pickguard: 1-Ply White

Scale Length: 34 in. (864 mm)

Width at Nut: 1.65 in. (42 mm)
Unique Features: Vintage Styling, Knurled Chrome Dome Control Knobs, Contoured Body, Gold Squier Logo, Thumbrest, Synthetic Bone Nut

Strings: Fender Super Bass 7250ML, NPS, Gauges: (.045, .065, .080, .100), p/n 073-7250-005

Accessories: None

Introduced: 6/2008

Notice: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Shipping Weight: 15 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 53 x 17 x 4 in
Squier Warranty If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 480-596-7195
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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. "Great sounding and playing bass. Love the looks. I would recommend it to anyone especially if you are playing classic rock. It"
Sound: I'm very pleased with sound of this bass. I has a definite P-Bass sound. Good tone and sustain. It has a very bright sound with the maple neck. For an inexpensive bass I am very happy with sound. Ease of Use: The bass plays well. Factory setup for the action is a little high which is not a problem. I'll set the action up to suit me after the bass settles in. Quality: Well made, tight fit on the parts. Only complaint I have is with the chrome plating, not the best quility on the tuners. May polish out I haven't tried to yet. Value: Great value for sound verses cost. Manufacturer Support: Haven't needed support. The Wow Factor: I like the color of the body and how the maple neak with the vintage headstock looks. I didn't need this bass but the looks are what sold me on it. I was skeptical about buying a Squire bass but, glad I did. I am very happy with the bass. Overall: Replace it. It has a single coil pickup so don't be disappointed if you get some noise in certain envirorments that's typical of single coils. Not a problem in most cases.
Style of Music: Rock, Country, Jazz & Americana
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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. "Love the body, Hate the pick up and low output signal "
Sound: The basic sound color is there but it can't truly be appreciated with this pick up signal strength. Amazing the tone sweep is there that's why all I really want is to change the pick up and maybe add a pick up near the bridge for more variety. I love the full scale maple neck with the ability set low fast action with rounds or flat wounds. From Louis J. to Aimee M. Beatles to the Stones, Roots, Rock, Reggae, Pop, Funk, Soul, Gospel, R&B, Country to Classical this bass can give you a solid foundation to build your bass lines on....Trust Me, I own it and I'm loving it. It feels good to have this Bass in my arsenal of Bass guitar instruments/tools Feature: Replace the pick up. Replace the strings. Replace the decal...LOL!!! Ease of Use: Even with the poor pick up the tone sweep is remarkably good. All things being said Replace the pick up. I spent time with this bass when i first got it, took it to rehearsal and I even slept with it till i got to know it to find out where it fit in and how i was going to us it...Replace...you know the rest. Being a Full Long Scale Bass with wide string and fret spacings considering (if you play this kind of full long scale bass) playability I'd say it's a 8 1//2 ta 10. Playability is right up there with the best, it depends, it's up to you your knowledge and ability. The type of strings you use & how it's set up will determine playability not the instrument. Quality: No noise from the volume or tone pots. This bass ain't going no where and is made to last if taken care of like any other Fender brand or other nicely made guitar. The tuners stay in tune and basically look like the real ones. The finish came top notch no dents or cracks.I have plugged it up many times never a loose input jack. The neck is worth the price of the bass. Value: I did the homework for you. Except for a few small/minor details it is just like a Real Fender. You tell me, how can you go wrong??? I didn't. Why would you? Ok, go spend $1,900 or more for small/minor details and a decal? Ok listen up here is the secret....It really is a Fender its just not made by them they designed it and oked it, now you can take that to the Bank. When you buy this bass you'll be cashing in like i did, it's a win! Manufacturer Support: There's nothing the manufacturer can do for me but make me another one just like it and improve the pick up quality & signal output... The Wow Factor: As soon as the people in the audience see that headstock and body style their brains will process Fender, not Squire. And who cares if they do see a Squire decal because as soon as you replace that pickup their ears will process Fender Bass. Yeah that's right...WOW!!! Overall: First let me say the Squier Classic Vibe 50's P-Bass i got is not that light weight it's right up there with my heavier basses but i like that in a solid body Fender style bass. I have played a bass like this that was much lighter then mine i think the lake placid blue is lighter and a different type of wood (basswood). I feel lucky in that I got a Classic Vibe 50's P-Bass that has nice wood grain finish and substancial solid feel to it like a real Fender. However I have to modify the electronics before i can really use it. Before you nock down what I am saying like i did before I bought mine. I read these reviews just like you are doing rite now and I thought one of the guys was arrogant but in my opinion after purchasing the bass he was right. If you are semi pro/ pro or just need/want a good signal from your bass the pick up is going to have to be replaced. I tried adjusting the pole pieces, and got a little improvement in the string to string balance but still not enough signal to be usable and I have to turn the gain too high to be considered normal. Trust me i love how this bass feels in my hands but I can't use it outside yet. I am going to modify the electronics before i can use it regularly I just don't want to over do it with the wrong pick ups, you have to remember this is a P-Bass and you want it to sound like one when you get through. You'll look dumb if you pull this bass out hook it up then all they hear is Jazz Bass or something and no P-Bass to be found in your P-Basses sound so be careful if you find you feel like me when you get yours. Now the type of strings you put on this puppy in my opinion is entirely up to you because if this P-Bass is set up right it sounds good with rounds or flats (I want two because of that reason). You can set the action relatively low with round wounds and pop yourself into P-Bass heaven without a lot of fret buzz on the way through the pearloid gates. I know because I did it as it comes with rounds wounds and you may like them more then you like the pick up so be aware. The hardware is very good but may need a polish cloth and a little rubbing no big deal. The tuners are of good quality and stay in tune in my double gig bag after a long trip next to a jazz moving around inside. If it's about the Music? All you need to do is replace the pick up and get a case then you'll have everything you need except a Fender decal....Trust Me....ooh yeah the wood is Pine for the New Butterscotch....... Soooooo what? Yes pine is softer then alder and some other tone woods used in more expensive guitars but some of the very best sounding guitars are made from pine, Yes Pine! Besides, the pine they use to manufacture these butterscotch C V 50 P-B's is aged and kiln stable not some fresh christmas tree pine with sap in it. With a little care this bass will outlast you.
Style of Music: Pop, Jazz, Rock, Roots Rock, R&B Soul, Funk, Blues, Soul Blues, Gospel, Country Style Western, Folk, BlueGrass, GreenGrass & Hip
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