Squier CV 50s P Bass MN WH B-Stock
Electric Bass
- Body: Pine
- Neck: Maple
- Neck attachment: Bolt-on
- Fretboard: Maple
- Fretboard inlays: Black dot
- Neck profile: C
- Frets: 20 Narrow tall
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Scale: 864 mm (34.02")
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.49")
- Nut: Bone
- Pickups: 1 Fender-designed alnico single coil (middle)
- Controls: Master volume and master tone
- Pickguard: Single-ply white
- Bridge: Vintage-style with 4 saddles
- Hardware: Nickel
- Machine heads: Vintage-style
- Strings: Fender USA Bass 7250M .045 - .105 (Article Nr 142933)
- Colour: White Blonde
The DNA of Rock & Roll
Leo Fender's legendary Precision Bass was originally conceived in 1950. Back then, electric basses were not entirely unknown, but this four-string was the first one to be produced in noteworthy quantities and thus rapidly gained widespread popularity. It represented a stroke of genius from Leo Fender that would change the music world forever, and its influence cannot be overstated. Squier now honours this legacy with the Classic Vibe 50s Precision Bass, a modernised version of that original model that gives players a ticket back in time to the origins of Rock music. It combines the sound and features of the original Precision Bass with the same no-frills design and distinguished character. With its Squier brand, Fender also gives bass players who are on a budget the opportunity to get their hands on a classic instrument without spending a fortune, and the Classic Vibe 50s Precision Bass is no exception.
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All the features you need
The basic building blocks of the Classic Vibe 50s Precision Bass are a pine body and a one-piece maple neck complete with a 20-fret fingerboard. The neck, like its historic ancestor, is 43mm wide at the nut and has a comfortably rounded "C" profile. The nickel-plated hardware includes a set of vintage-style machine heads and a bridge with four individually adjustable saddles, and the nut - unusually for an instrument at this price point - is made of bone. The bass also features the same bar-shaped single coil pickup (placed centrally between bridge and fingerboard) and passive electronics as its 50s ancestor, with a single control each for volume and tone to deliver that classic P-bass sound with plenty of low-end growl that fans know and love. The tasteful looks of this Classic Vibe 50s Precision are rounded out by a White Blonde finish and a white scratchplate.
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Back to the roots
It's immediately obvious that the Squier Classic Vibe 50s Precision Bass is aimed at fans of the first bass guitar to come from Leo Fender's drawing board and of course at fans of music from that period. Players looking to capture the look and sound of the era - and particularly fans of stars such as Sting and ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill who want to emulate their idols - will find exactly what they are looking for here. However, bass players who don't necessarily need active three-band EQ controls and prefer a more "plug-and-play" instrument with plenty of intrinsic character should also take a closer look at the Classic Vibe 50s Precision Bass. Aside from its vintage flair, this bass represents an interesting alternative to more "mainstream" basses in general thanks to its distinctive looks.
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About Squier
Fender is without doubt one of the most legendary guitar and amplifier manufacturers of all time. The company was founded in 1946 by its namesake Leo Fender († 1991), whose innovative ideas brought a breath of fresh air into the musical world. His Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz Bass are not only classics – they also continue to shape the styles of musicians in countless genres to this day. Incidentally, Squier has existed as a company since the 19th century. It supplied Fender with strings right from the start, before being acquired by the company in 1965. Fender has been producing its iconic guitar and bass models at beginner-friendly prices under the Squier brand since 1982.
100% authentic sound
When it comes to music, authenticity is paramount, and even today, musicians playing 50s and 60s music such as Rock & Roll, Beat, Blues, and Soul need an authentic sound - and thus an instrument that will deliver it. Luckily however, they don't need to spend a fortune on a piece of rare vintage gear - it is enough for the instrument to re-create the design of the original. The Squier Classic Vibe 50s Precision fits the bill perfectly and gives players an almost exact replica of the original 1950s Precision Bass. Incidentally, flatwound strings complement this bass perfectly and enhance its authenticity even further, so you will always have those vintage sounds at your fingertips, both on stage and in the studio.
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