Squier Classic Vibe '50s Precision Electric Bass

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Squier Classic Vibe '50s Precision Electric Bass, Body

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With old-school single-coil pickups and vintage Basswood body shape and flair, this bass from Squier recreates classic 1950s style.

Overview

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.

Specs

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

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 480-596-7195

Reviews

(10 ratings)

Submitted June 29, 2012 by Warren E in Burbank, CA

"Takes me back to the 50`s"

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When I first saw the "Sting" signature bass, I had to have one, but I do not care for 'Signature' equipment. Then Fender put out the `51 P bass reissue and I bought one. It was great and I enjoyed it. This modified version of the `51 from Squier is an awesome replica with nice modifications that enhance the instrument. Might let the Fender replica go...

Sound

Sounds as I expected it would - bright and clear.

Features

The arm curve and belly cut give this model a true advantage in the comfort department. The overall look is outstanding especially with the pine wood body and the Butterscotch finish..

Ease of Use

Needed string height adjustment (I prefer low action) and a few tweaks on the truss rod (no allen wrench provided, but I did get a 'Blemish' version and saved some bucks). However it was quite playable right out of the box.

Quality

I can find no faults with the quality of build or of the parts used. It all comes together nicely for an excellent product. I have several Squiers and they are all excellent.

Value

The bass has an outstanding quality to value ratio, as with all the Squier basses I own.

Manufacturer Support

Never needed support.

The Wow Factor

On a scale of one to ten - a 10. Love the look and feel of this bass.