I’m going with the CV on this one, it sounds great to me. The CS does sound good but not $4,000 good.
@patrickriggenbach3127
Жыл бұрын
Whats the worth of a better sound? I‘m sure after processing you would hear the difference better…
@gaborporempovics2415
Жыл бұрын
@@patrickriggenbach3127 and after a pro setup on the Squier? My Squier CV P bass came with really terrible factory strings. Especially the low E was awful. After some pro class fret leveling/profiling and string change it became a pro instrument. From this point it is only the matter of taste if someone likes its sound or not.
@blackie75
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, you're just buying the custom shop as a luxury item because you have the money basically, whereas the squire is for general use, like practice, backup gig instrument, or main gigger that you don't mind knocking around or being stolen etc.
@cerrinhendricks241
Жыл бұрын
Actually it's the opposite. Processing would make it even harder to tell the basses apart. The clear difference would be the quality of the DI signal. That being said, I recorded two years ago with a Sire V3 and then this year with a Dingwall NG and I don't outright prefer either. It's definitely not "pay more money, receive a better sounding bass".@@patrickriggenbach3127
@BD-zg7is
9 ай бұрын
@@gaborporempovics2415 Couldn't agree more. They feel so good and sound great!
@TheNightstalker80
2 жыл бұрын
Kudos to Fender, it's pretty wild to put out an 400 bucks Instrument that plays and sounds almost as good as a 4.000 bucks one. Squier really became more than just a cheap line of instruments for beginners. Fender is really putting a lot more effort and love into it's Squier brand in the past few years, the Instruments are absolutely amazing, I think Fender is really trying to make music more accessible by offering high quality instruments for as little money as possible. Even the cheapest Squier models are pretty decent and can even grow with you as you can swap most parts easily. I own a Squier Classic Vibe 60s Strat, wonderful Instrument as well, it plays great, it looks great and the lighter wood makes it a good guitar for younger players as well! I also own a made in Indonesia Custom Tele from Fender, another amazing Instrument for the price, it's more expensive than a Squier for sure but looking at the specs and quality it's really a steal! The Custom Shop stuff from Fender is awesome, no doubt but it's mostly for people who are really after something individual or special, that's absolutely fine this way! I think it's really good that you do not need several thousand bucks to get an awesome instrument these days.
@lance134679
2 жыл бұрын
This is a great team of presenters, both for their amazing playing, and personalities and rapport. Thanks!
@benzakonium
2 жыл бұрын
Loved the direct comparison in this video. Great way of showcasing the tones.
@valleywoodstudio7345
2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see Nathan! We used to bump into each other in the 80s in The Ryde Guitar Centre.
@robertsuggs2510
6 ай бұрын
Hey guys,,,I have a jazz 64 reissue without the relic and out of the tons of basses I've had (I am 65)it is the sweetest bass of all,,,thank you for the video,,,frm Arkansas USA 🎸🤠
@whatspadethinks
2 жыл бұрын
The early 2008-2011 Squier Classic Vibe's were incredible quality instruments. And I mean the entire line. I bought a 60's CV Strat in early 2009 when the Classic Vibe series wasn't very well known. I had many guitar friends & players try to goof on my CV Strat when I'd first take it out of it's gig bag; as soon as they played it and heard it they flipped 180°. I'm not saying that the Classic Vibe series made today sucks, not at all, but there are differences that used & new buyers should investigate. I bought a 60's CV Jazz Bass made in 2010 that easily sits with my American basses no problem. The CV Jazz Basses made today are nice, but they changed the bridge, fingerboard wood and most importantly, the pickups. It was soon discovered that one of the reasons the early Squier Classic Vibe line sounded so great was that the pickups were made by ToneRider Pickups. The pickups used today are more generic pickups that while serviceable aren't what the old pups were. This video highlights how good the Squier's are, ToneRider Pickups or not. The attraction of the CS bass is the feel; the "to the wood" necks and worn nitro finish just FEEL so much nicer than the Squier's. But what matters, the sound, the tone, they're extremely close. Use a Scotch Brite pad to dull the finish on the CV's neck and the difference becomes even thinner...
@liamwilson42
2 жыл бұрын
The Custom Shop Jazz has certainly more output and better sound than the Squier , the build and finish will be much better , but the Squier for £400 quid is tremendous value. If I had £4 grand to spare I'd go for the Custom Shop but sadly it's hard tomes in the land of plenty
@Bobby-wn5yr
2 жыл бұрын
“Buying a bass at this price point isn’t about sound, it’s about quality of the finish” …. Relic’d.
@ellocalcrew613
2 жыл бұрын
I feel like the CS stuff is for the fans of the history of bass guitars and really admire the hand built aspects that go into instruments . Myself for example , absolutely LOVE relic finishes , as well as the idea of 1 guy or gal who's put in their time mastering building instruments , which justifies the price . You're also supporting built in America products , and that's a whole other conversation but it matters . If you're someone who's chasing a sound , plays live and potentially doesn't have all the money in the world , or can't cough up 14x the price for a custom built , a Squier will easily do the job , and you can go out and still buy a very high quality amp and even some pedals with what you'd save and that whole package would become just as good sounding . I also wouldn't be afraid to really play the hell out of a cheaper bass .
@NintenDub
2 жыл бұрын
But you would be afraid to play the absolute hell out of a 5000$ instrument. This makes no sense
@ellocalcrew613
2 жыл бұрын
@@NintenDub Nah , I got a 3.2k bass coming in soon and I can't wait to play the hell out of that thing . Not everyone thinks the same though . A lot of touring metal / rock musicians purposely keep nice stuff for recording and medium quality stuff on tour in case something happens to it .
@jeff1407
Жыл бұрын
A few tweaks on the amp and they would sound identical. Has more to do with fit finish and feel. I’m buying the squire all day long and modding to taste.
@davidharding200
11 ай бұрын
I think the custom shop is immediately discernible. But…the difference is pretty minor, at least through headphones. And price difference… astonishing 😮
@kevinstone9638
7 ай бұрын
I just bought my first Jazz bass and it was a Daphne Blue. Thanks for this video.
@RussellCatchpole
8 ай бұрын
Great vid ❤ I think with the same strings and replacing the Squire tone pot with an original Fender, there would be nothing to choose in the tone between them. I’ve just bought 2nd hand Squire CV 70s (Indonesian) & absolutely love it.
@Pandamasque
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not really a bassist, but what I'm hearing in this video is that the CS sounds way more articulate and clear with the tone off. I wonder if CV can match that with the tone on 2 or thereabouts. Conversely with tone on full, CS provides more of the fundamental note, while CV gives you more of that high end rattle. As for the tension. Are the strings exactly the same and same age? If so, I'd say the perceived slinky feel is a psychological side-effect of the Custom Shop's sanded neck. I own a JB Classic Vibe '60, play and record it sometimes. Amazing value for money. But the back of the neck was rather sticky so I de-glossed the finish immediately with some fine grit sandpaper. Also, I was surprised to learn how thin the finish was on the neck. I barely touched it still and went through to the wood in a couple of spots, so be careful.
@brandonmurray3629
Ай бұрын
Most of us couldn’t make either bass sound that good
@bodhisattva3774
2 жыл бұрын
Actually, when they started making Fenders the plant was in Fullerton, CA. They are now made in Corona, CA.
@NintenDub
2 жыл бұрын
Yea and g & l is in Fullerton. They make the Fullerton guitar there
@soarornor
Жыл бұрын
Squier is putting out some stellar instruments these days. I bought several recently and was amazed at the quality. Every one I got was nice out of the box. Beautiful designs and finishes. Great color choices. Nothing seemed cheap or compromised. They play outstandingly well. I own a real 1969 Fender Jazz Bass that I bought new. All those Squier Basses easily held their own alongside it. The people crafting those guitars in China deserve a standing ovation. Fender is doing a great job striving for a real level of quality and achieving it.
@soulstart89
Жыл бұрын
Interesting you say this. I would love to know how the pick ups differ compared to your 69 fender original?
@soarornor
Жыл бұрын
@@soulstart89 Well, I don’t know just how I’d quantify that, but what I’m saying is that these Squier bass guitars did not in any way feel insufficient in the sonic department. They all have their own character but these Basses did not feel like cheap imitation Fenders. Not at all. They sound good amplified (can’t speak for high amplification like with a band though because I haven’t done that) and they sound good in a mix. Lately I’ve been playing and recording Roland V-Drums and then creating bass parts and those Squier Basses sound as good as anything I have. I might have got lucky. But I rather think that Fender is getting a lot of quality out of their crafters and it shows. All fit and finish, frets, tuners and electronics I have had no issues with. I bought a Fender Vintera Precision at the same time I bought the Squiers and it’s a beautiful bass, but the Squiers hold their own with that too. I really don’t know how Fender delivers that kind of quality so inexpensively but they do. The current crop of Squier instruments are damn good.
@soulstart89
Жыл бұрын
@@soarornor thanks for the run down. I did mean how they differ sonically.
@ianchisholm9260
2 жыл бұрын
What strings were on each Bass ?.. I thought the Squire had a little bit more “ top” to its sound .. love watching you guys !!…
@Kyle-fv2dy
8 ай бұрын
You guys are so awesome! Love the intro jams. What was that song? Thanks & keep up the good work!
@WhiteHeat-yd6zm
3 ай бұрын
CV sounds more balanced an less fret noise. Squire sounds fine but a little tinny by comparison.
@chrisess2581
2 жыл бұрын
Classic vibe all the way. Well done Squier!
@ibanezmnm
Жыл бұрын
Squier sounds so great. Wow! I’m looking for some nice MIM , but I’m not sure now… you can get great instrument, often even better than MIM, for half of the price! Btw Custom looks and sounds fantastic but over 4K gbp is way to much for everyone
@Basstank
2 жыл бұрын
Damn, did I mention before that I love your videos? You guys are awesome, keep up your great work! ❤️👍
@TheHermit72
Жыл бұрын
It would be a nice comparison using the MIM Vintera 60's.
@liohrt
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of comments focus on a "10 times better" or stuff like about the sound or subtle differences of tones... Unfortunately, it's mostly not a sound issue, even for production models like the actual pro 2. It's a matter of specs, confort, details or THE exact specs that you decide. Buying a squier or even an usa fender pro is always a compromise: not the pickups you want, not the color you hoped, not the neck profile,... And unfortunately probably not the 100% perfect instrument with zero flaws (most common is poor fret leveling). When you buy an instrument, you get a lot for few money, and that's when you want to improve that things start to get complicated: if you want even a tiny improvement, it's directly a huge difference in price. Is it worth it? Probably not... The real question is: what do you absolutely want? If you want everything perfect, then you don't have the choice Ps: and yes even if i play with an expensive factory instrument and that i'm totally happy with it, prices these days are going completely crazt
@juzek1958
2 жыл бұрын
But how do they feel and is there a difference. My custom shop jazz bass plays so much better than factory models and that's the main observation others have had that have played my bass.
@allanroff202
2 жыл бұрын
This was a really good video I like the squier my self good to hear the two side by side
@brucepiland
4 ай бұрын
Jaco would approve. Of both.
@terrybillington2482
19 күн бұрын
Cutom shop rippoff Got a affinity squire 5 string jaz. That willwipe the floor. With both of them
@nalukeko
2 жыл бұрын
14:41 ... ummm, Fender moved from Fullerton to Corona in 1984, so it's not quite the same factory as the originals... close, but still a 30 minute drive. Plus traffic.
@nilsensantin5351
Жыл бұрын
I sallow a pick once for putting it on my mouth while i switch from pick playing to finger style.
@am2p.
2 жыл бұрын
I got a 60s classic vibe fairly recently, but I’m not sure if I’d consider it a good or bad purchase. I got it with a big 50% discount (total $240, normal price being $480) directly from fender’s online store. And the price is mainly the reason I’ll be keeping it (despite it coming with scratches so deep some parts of the blue paint layer were completely gone). This bass is acceptable in the sub $250 range, but no where near comparable to the basses in its regular price point of $480. Just based on personal experience, a bass like a sire v3 ($400 or less, new) or an Ibanez sr300 ($350 new) have substantially better quality than the classic vibe jazz bass I got. Without even plugging it in, the tuners were a clear sign that the bass used super cheap parts when compared to other brands I’ve tried/owned in that price point. Ultimately, if you want a good and cheap jazz bass in the sub $500 range, I’d say get a 60/70s classic vibe only if you’re getting it with a huge discount, other wise just buy a Sire V3 and use the money you saved to get yourself a nice strap or something similar, or better yet, go on Thomann Music’s website, and pay the full $500 (shipping included in the price) to get a better quality Sire V7. These are just my experiences, I wonder if anyone has similar experiences or some input/counter to my ideas above. Also, I know I can’t expect custom shop levels of quality with an instrument valued a bit under $500, but when other companies can offer significantly better quality instruments in that price range, a company the size of fender/squier should also be able to. Sorry for sharing my experience and then turning it into a rant
@barclaybass2327
2 жыл бұрын
Your experience is basically the opposite of nearly everyone else's as far as these basses are concerned.
@am2p.
2 жыл бұрын
@@barclaybass2327 After a quick look at the other comments, you seem to have a valid point as most people seem to like the bass. I may have ranted for too long, but i guess my point was that the classic vibe is a great instrument (my younger self would have been incredibly excited to have one of these), and I may have just been unlucky and the specific one I got was a dud/lemon (multiple deep scratches in paint, multiple scratches on metal plates, gaps in neck binding, sharp fret edges). But ultimately if someone wants a jazz bass, they’re willing to pay a similar price, and they don’t care for the name on the headstock, just buy a Sire Marcus Miller V series bass. I guess that’s what I was trying to get across when I first wrote the comment. Now that I’m not as annoyed as when I first wrote my comment, I realize I probably just got a dud or maybe a b-stock instrument, which I’m perfectly fine with considering what I paid.
@LucaLindemann
Жыл бұрын
The custom shop sounds better, if you can't spot the difference, you're deaf. But, and it's an HUGE BUT, the Squier's kicking ass and I really can't justify 4000 quids difference. I have few Fender basses and lots of Squier ones. The reason why sounds itself. 😁
@windogendoors7566
Жыл бұрын
Agree 100%
@HarleyGeir
Жыл бұрын
are both strung up with the same strings? same gauge,and same brand and so on?
@tmo7734
2 жыл бұрын
Both sound incredibly close. So the question remains: is the custom shop guitar worth the investment? That’s a lot of moola…
@jaskiniamestwa
2 жыл бұрын
I hope these guys play in bands...and what are they?
@MyName-nx1jj
2 жыл бұрын
I prefer the one that is what it is as opposed to the one that is not as it appears.
@nickbennett98
2 жыл бұрын
Opening jam was litt
@TheGalen62
Жыл бұрын
Yet another example of how Squier's Classic Vibe line offers more bang for the buck than just about anything else out there.
@bapt_andthebasses
5 ай бұрын
Some details: the 2nd gen Classic Vibe instruments are mainly made in Indonesia (Cortek or Samick factories) but this one they have is Crafted in China by Grand Reward factory, thus this information has been hidden by Fender. They made all the 1st gen Classic Vibe instruments and some Fender (Modern Player series)... they're so good than Fender is ashamed. Personally I got 8 Classic Vibe necks and all are the best. All the Mexican Fenders I had were meh at best. Also: both the Custom Shop and the Classic Vibe have a veneer fingerboard, because Grand Reward kept the specs for the 1st gen CV60 Jazz Bass on this 2nd gen CV60 Jazz Bass and they weren't meant to get a veneer fingerboard. If your CV60 is made in Indonesia, it will have a standard slab fingerboard.
@bepitan
5 ай бұрын
sorry i cant find the bit where this one is said to be made in china ...the laurel fretboard sonic blue models demoed in this vid are as far as i know the Indonesian model currently available which i would presume is the one used here.
@bapt_andthebasses
5 ай бұрын
@@bepitan my eyes can say it's a china one because of how the walnut piece for the trussrod access is placed, not all current CV are made at the same place, we have 3 different factories since 2019
@bepitan
5 ай бұрын
@@bapt_andthebasses ..thanks
@googlamonster5086
Жыл бұрын
I wish to see more bass duets.
@ToddTheJoker
2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video guys!
@mikebass01
2 жыл бұрын
Get hold of a JV series Squier and see how they compare
@room34
Жыл бұрын
To each their own, but I will never understand paying thousands of dollars (pounds, euros, what-have-you) for a heavy relic. I could buy the Squier and make it look that way myself! :P
@clovistblowpop3060
Жыл бұрын
That was a great one fellas
@dennisambrose1037
2 жыл бұрын
Was that a Cake song at the intro?
@ant-onemusic444
2 жыл бұрын
If I had to do it all again I'd buy a squier cv and stick with it... If you want to upgrade find a cheap japanese, but fender makes tremendous affordable instruments and meh high end for the price
@PhullyNo1
Жыл бұрын
The mids on the custom shop sound as so….I just messin they identical. Instead of you get what you pay for you can just pay as much as you want to with fender.
@nickpridding3435
Жыл бұрын
Hmmm I know which one I would rather take on the road. Guitars are all to easily stolen and knocked around while gigging.
@southgooner86
2 жыл бұрын
I’d go with the Custom Shop because I only have two hands and one guitar is enough. Too many people I see owning Squiers end up wanting to own different flavours and that’s cool too.
@makidiaz3894
2 жыл бұрын
They end up spending money later on all string flavors,amps,vst’s etc*
@marcbutton8456
Жыл бұрын
in my opinion, fender stategy is to sell more affordable instruments (squier), because of massive demand nowaday market, meanwhile in the same time they had to keep their legacy in fender name.
@D64S
2 жыл бұрын
The Squier has a lot narrower tone than the Fender. The Fender has very wide range of output. I would guess in a studio the Squier would be preferred even thou the Fender sounds better.
@Deliquescentinsight
2 жыл бұрын
The Squire is 10 times cheaper, it seems to me not 10 times less quality, not a Bass player but love Bass, you can't go wrong with the CV if you are a po boy
@thebionicbassplayer
Жыл бұрын
Both are great basses, but the Sqiuier proves it's all in the fingers.
@jml19221
2 жыл бұрын
Im confused! Why are these so similar in sound???
@oblate777
2 жыл бұрын
Because they are basses! At least I can hear a real difference.
@toledo2983
2 жыл бұрын
@@oblate777 better they compare bass with a trumpet next time...
@rzhm363
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, also they're both jazz basses, so theyll have very similar pickups and (I assume) the same type of strings.
@josephbelcher2568
2 жыл бұрын
So all anybody really needs is a Squier with a good neck and if you really want to go wild slap on some DiMarzio pickups.
@hillelmusic
Жыл бұрын
Bottom line: there absolutely isn’t a $3600 difference in tone… now take the Squier and all the money you save and upgrade tuners, pickups, electronics, strings, and pay for a pro setup with fret level crown polish and fretboard condition… and then reconvene 😊
@chasingfriday335
Жыл бұрын
The Custom sounds better, but not a lot better.
@greatkingrat
2 жыл бұрын
I love the classics but I hate the fake worn look. Full credit to those that have worn their guitars down but not by fake methods.
@antonvillalon
2 жыл бұрын
After this video, I know for sure that the custom shop isn’t 14 times better than the Squier CV. I reckon not even twice better. It would only be worth double for the fact that it is made in the USA vs China.
@darakstar
2 жыл бұрын
cake by the ocean
@abeare9616
2 жыл бұрын
These two can make any old bass sound amazing.
@custum18
2 жыл бұрын
It's crazy how much better Squier and Epiphone's are than when I started in the 90s. My first Epi LP I replaced the tuners, pots, pickups, and did a fret dress and full setup to get it amazing.
@toledo2983
2 жыл бұрын
the chinese and asian guitars is better quality than usa! My No. 1 and No. 2 are both cheap asian cort and epiphone guitars. (okay, i admit i only have asian guitars though...
@mraycgz
2 жыл бұрын
@@toledo2983 ain’t nothing wrong with that. I have a lot of guitars and my absolute favorites are not the Gibson or one of the Fenders I own. If I had to pick three favorites I’d pick my Ibanez Les Paul, my squiere Jazzmaster and my Squiere single coil/humbucker Strat.
@もりさまー-g8i
2 жыл бұрын
@@toledo2983 Japanese guitars are definitely better than US made ones. I've got two MIJs and they are the best I've ever played.
@dingushussey4100
2 жыл бұрын
I got one of the Squier P-basses 18 months ago, I was totally blown away with how good it was, I did have to change the back jazz pick up because there was a huge power imbalance in volumes, but the p-bass pick up and overall build and feel is amazing. I have always been a bit of a doubter before because I too had a late 80's Epi SG and it was not great, now I have a couple of MiM 6 strings and I love them.
@sichuancowboy
2 жыл бұрын
Very true. I needed a bass to record some basic scratch tracks, so I ordered the Squire. It showed up the next day and worked (near) perfectly out of the box. I remember Squires when we were kids. If the only issues were slight intonation and sharp frets, that'd only be 2 of 60 other things wrong with the instrument.
@Great-Documentaries
2 жыл бұрын
So the Fender comes pre-damaged? And it only costs about $4K more to have the tuners turn the wrong way and for the body and neck to be damaged? Yeah, I think I'll take the Squier. In fact for that price, I'll take the Precision and the Fretless too. And mustn't forget about the 5 string, and Bass VI. Sheesh, I can get one of every type of bass before I've spent half as much as that pre-damaged Fender.
@ileutur6863
2 жыл бұрын
If you view relicing as damage, you don't get it and this isn't the conversation for you. Buy a new one and zip it
@michaelgalanos981
2 жыл бұрын
@@ileutur6863 your a fool if you fall for the relicing
@anthonyalgeri5469
2 жыл бұрын
string tension is probably the cheaper strings, but Squier vibe definitely got the classic sound.
@johncoronado
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure whether they mentioned the strings each one has, or if they had matching gauges (do you think they should've been the same?) but that would make a HUGE difference.
@gaborporempovics2415
Жыл бұрын
@@johncoronado factory strings on my Squier CV P Bass were quite terrible. Especially the E. It was impossible to set the intonation on that string. I replaced that set after a week with a Thomastik Infeld set. Same gauge. The Thomastik feels softer/looser, sounds better and the intonation is perfect. Actually, it was so different that it took me some days until I was able to play comfortably on it. It made me pluck more precisely, softer, with less effort. So not just string gauges but also different strings can make a huge difference. Basic Fender strings are not so good.
@bushDid911
2 жыл бұрын
fantastic rendition of cake by the ocean at the beginning there. not buying another bass any time soon but I live for these groovy world class jams between Nathan and Lee! (and the captain and Pete as well)
@geoffreycarter3981
Жыл бұрын
I'd watch anything by these guys. Love the energy and chemistry not to mention the bass skills! If I was in a room with them, I'm afraid to think of what they'd be able to sell me!
@splashfizz
2 жыл бұрын
This makes me appreciate my Squier Jaguar Vintage Modified bass all the more! Whenever I play it, I think, "Damn, that's a good sounding bass!" Followed by, "Yes, but it's only a Squier! I need to get something with the Fender logo on it." There's something to be said for just trusting your ears.
@rear5118
2 жыл бұрын
I just sold my Mexican Fender Jazz bass and will now go for either a Squier CV or a 40th anniversary one
@cerrinhendricks241
Жыл бұрын
I played a fake Fender jazz the other day and it was better than most authentic ones haha
@wufler28
Жыл бұрын
I'm probably going for a Squier as my first bass. They sound pretty good :)
@JosephGallagher
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely do!! I've been with my CV 50's Precision for 11 years now and I have no intentions of putting it down; it is my 4th bass in over 17 years playing, most likely my last (or 2nd to last TBH)
@wufler28
Жыл бұрын
@@JosephGallagher i bought the Squier classic vibe 70s precision bass. :)
@geoffreycarter3981
Жыл бұрын
Cant go wrong! If you can afford a used MIM bass from the 90's/2000's that'll be a bass you might keep your whole life and it's marginally more money in my opinion.
@TheSuperspyk
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely adore how the video started off as an excuse to show off the more expensive guitar and everything quickly broke down into disbelief over the squier 😂
@ronchorivera
2 жыл бұрын
Damn close. The treble transients on the squire are a little harsh comparatively. But an eye opening video for sure.
@petestaint8312
2 жыл бұрын
Why spend 4k when you can get the same sound from Squire? Their quality is superb. 👍
@Lukcv88
2 жыл бұрын
DNCE - Cake by the ocean (The intro song)
@bobbiemiles-foremaniii8747
2 жыл бұрын
The custom shop does sound noticeably better. But I feel like if you had a good clean pre amp you could shape the squier to be about the same
@lptomtom
2 жыл бұрын
"Noticeably better"? As we can see from the blindfold test that difference in sound is barely noticeable as it is!
@andreslikesbeans2185
2 жыл бұрын
@@lptomtom the custom shop deals way better with the low end. It’s rich and full but it doesn’t lose its tone. In my opinion it’s the bass notes that give away the price difference.
@ronaldvanas9492
Жыл бұрын
@@andreslikesbeans2185 fair enough, although put on better strings, and obvs good cables and a good setup and I feel like it wouldnt sound too different actually
@jeff1407
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t say noticeably better. A little richer in harmonics. Pickup swap would take care of that.
@jayhova1776
Жыл бұрын
I’m a drummer and bought my CV 70’s J bass 3 years ago to mess around with. Lately I’ve been entertaining the thought of upgrading to a Fender Players bass. I’ve jammed with my old bass player and he was very surprised at how good the CV was. He’s had American P basses and Warwick’s and was shocked on how little the CV cost. After watching this video, I’ll stop entertaining the idea of upgrading. After some light upgrades to my CV (new strings and sanding the neck), she plays as smooth as my old band mates American P bass and has the that extra punch and clarity from a new set of strings. Thanks Squire/Fender for such a great bass.
@jayhova1776
Жыл бұрын
Just an update, I finally had the bass setup by a shop recommended by guitarist friend and wow it’s play some much better.
@soulstart89
Жыл бұрын
Man I must say I miss Nathan and Lee doing bass videos. I wonder why Nathan doesn’t do it anymore.
@gregedwards69
2 жыл бұрын
Customer shop sounded a little more compressed and organic, or "gooey" if that makes sense. The high end transients, that snap of string against fret when dug in sounded a little smoother on the custom shop. I do wonder how more similar they would sound if they had been strung with exactly the same frets and given an identical setup - that should minimise the difference in in tension feel. I also wonder what the Squier would sound like with a set of identical pickups installed. I reckon it would be a lot, lot closer still and lot, lot cheaper. Budget instruments truly have come of age. It's a great time to be a bassist or guitarist.
@roscopeco2000
2 жыл бұрын
They sound so close, I wouldn't bother with road worn. Imagine the same argument with a car, no I don't want a nice new car can I have it beat up abit
@rzhm363
2 жыл бұрын
yeah I guess the CS is more for people who want a bass that plays and feels like a 64 jazz, but is more reliable on a gig haha.
@sagittated
2 жыл бұрын
Do you want your new Mercedes with the "keyed and dinged" level of damage, the "in a moderate crash in which no one was injured" damage, or the "rolled down a cliff and exploded" damage. Or you know, if you're not cool, it could just be... new, I guess
@ileutur6863
2 жыл бұрын
@@sagittated its almost as if cars and guitars aren't the same thing
@sagittated
2 жыл бұрын
@@ileutur6863 yeah, people very rarely intentionally damage cars in the hopes that other people will think they're cool for having a beat up car.
@devinvenne
2 жыл бұрын
I have that classic vibe and I absolutely love it. Plays great, sounds really good for the price, and sits in the mix very well.
@robjones7725
2 жыл бұрын
What a joke - pay £4000 more for a fake pre battered "vintage" guitar. Fender and Gibson custom shops must be laughing all the way to the bank with this Emperor's new clothes BS!!!
@jieelyuu
Жыл бұрын
The difference was pretty obviously, probably because I am listing to this on a pair of studio monitors. The Fender one has the "bite" or the "attack" while the Squier one sounds "soft." Personally I like the Fender one better.
@jieelyuu
Жыл бұрын
Well now after watching them swapping the basses, I just realized the difference was from the players not the basses. The Squier one does sound incredible!
@__tay__6074
2 жыл бұрын
Buy the Squire and put some better pick ups in...Viola! Sounds as good and still around 3800 quid cheaper
@robzecc
2 жыл бұрын
The relicing looks really fake on that one. Mexican roadworn looked A LOT better
@W4TSKY
2 жыл бұрын
Was that Cake by the Ocean in the beginning? Sounded awesome!
@wordofmike
2 жыл бұрын
Love that squier colour
@T3hRuski
11 ай бұрын
the best bass is the one with a great bassist playing it
@alexmasters2531
2 жыл бұрын
Great intro jam! Not a fan of the relic thing but love me a Jazz Bass!. The CV is a great bass.. no real need to spend more, especially if you want to mod it.
@jayhappy2300
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing playing as always. Especially the blindfold bit
@k.peterdingain2499
2 жыл бұрын
That intro was just soooo funky! Very cool guy's.
@bernardjharmsen304
10 ай бұрын
Squiers are fantastic value, no doubt. But they will require more maintenance. eg, input jacks become sloppy, tuners become imprecise. Cheaper components as a result of cutting costs of manufacture.
@Aijse
2 жыл бұрын
As a guitarist I bought a bass, to experiment with a bit. Got exactly this squier classic vibe. It is such a good deal if you just want to play the bass and don't want to worry about a serious investment.
@tonycampbell9626
Жыл бұрын
The Squier does not have the same eleactricons as the custom shop. Strings may be different also which make the Squier a contender. Update the pickups and a great preamp and it brings you to the price point of the CS or close to it without wasting away your retirement.
@BassAdvisor
Жыл бұрын
I had the chance to do an AB with the CV60j and the Vintera counterpart. The vintera sounded a bit better but the Squier felt more solid and comfortable. With some high end pickups on, they are incredible basses.
@timishormusic5526
2 жыл бұрын
Cake by the Ocean
@Q3ToPBuZz
2 жыл бұрын
I see all the fancy "wood resonance matching" made absolutely no difference whatsoever. Shocker.
@bobthebomb1596
2 жыл бұрын
I thought the Squire was now made in Indonesia?
@niclastname
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not a bass player (guitar player), but dude that intro jam was SIIIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCKKKKK! So much groove I had a stank face the whole time. Loved the riff _and_ the solos over the top. I gotta listen again
@neilhennig3900
Жыл бұрын
Great demonstration of the law of diminishing returns! Sure the Custom shop is "better", but for most musicians playing bar gigs, etc., the difference wouldn't be noticeable to the average audience member... And the quality and consistency of the CV basses by Squier is actually very good these days- same with Epiphone, Sire, etc. (We live in a happy time to be a musician on a budget)
@gordonhodgson8403
2 жыл бұрын
Cake by the ocean. What a treat to pop out to on bass
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