Classic Vibe Owners Club - Page 4

Capel · December 20th, 2008, 06:12 AM

Are the CV's routed for bridge humbucker??

asc67 · December 20th, 2008, 08:08 AM

They are routed for a humbucker in the bridge position.

Hiflyer · January 3rd, 2009, 01:39 AM

So, no new CV Strat owners after Xmas ?? C'mon ...

noahwayne · January 3rd, 2009, 02:20 PM

I've just bought a Fender USA steel block and trem. Has anyone upgraded the block and are there any problems with regards to fitting?

Cheers and Happy New Year!!

asc67 · January 3rd, 2009, 05:23 PM

I don't think that it will fit without filling some holes and re-drilling.

Dirt Rich · January 3rd, 2009, 05:26 PM

When I win my CV Strat, I'll be sure to post up the serial for you.

Jefro · January 3rd, 2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noahwayne

I've just bought a Fender USA steel block and trem. Has anyone upgraded the block and are there any problems with regards to fitting?

Cheers and Happy New Year!!

Depends on the model... Most USA models have a 2 3/16'' screw/string spacing etc... where as the import squiers will have a 2 1/16'' screw/string spacing.

The Block pattern (for the 3 screws) I believe is the same, just depends if the block has a 2 1/16'' or 2 3/16'' string spacing.

Jefro · January 4th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Well with all the love I have for my 50's & 60's CV strats I had to give the 50's Tele a try and its not what I was hoping it would be

I absolutely love the sound of the strats and do not plan on changing the pickups but with the Tele I would absolutely have to change the pickups as I find them almost lifeless. I played it throu a Hot Rod Deluxe since that is what I use at home and on the Clean channel it was far from special. Turn on the drive and add some gain and she defiantly came to life a bit but there was just something about the sound that completely turned me off.

Build wise, it was fantastic and just as good as the Strats and the Duo-Sonic. Body had great acoustic sustain. Neck was really tight in pocket without any gaps much so ever. Tuners were nice an tight. Body was well finished and had a decent grain. Neck wasnt anything special and the frets looked considerable smaller (more along the vintage style) vs the MJ. They had a Duo-Sonic beside it and the frets on that were noticeable bigger/higher when compared to the tele.

In the end... I played a Squier Custom (twin soap bars) for some sort of comparison and I much preferred the the sound of that.

asc67 · January 4th, 2009, 01:42 PM

That's odd my buddy has the CV Tele and the frets are the same size as my CV Strat and I thought the pickups sounded fantastic.

PJ01 · January 4th, 2009, 07:22 PM

Try the new Wilkinson Vintage Strat Trem Unit, with import spacing and steel
block. Should screw right-in to your CV Strat. No fuss. It should be the same drilling used in the MIM-STD-Strat and is the best approach for kicking-up your tone.

FirstFender · January 5th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hiflyer

So, no new CV Strat owners after Xmas ?? C'mon ...

Nah, we've been too busy playing it!

Adding mine to the list (CV 60s). While I don't have much to compare it to, I did play about 20 different fender models in the store and this one felt as good as all of them. I really do love it. And I guess if "FirstFender" = Squier that's ok too.

CGR108000229: RRLT; CV 50's
CGR108000570: Broly; CV 50's
CGRG08000041: jonturner; CV 50's
CGS080100014: Dauntless; CV 50's
CGS080100118: asc67; CV 50's
CGS071100065: asc67 CV 60's
CGS080100139: HB; CV 50's
CGS080100180: dan p; CV 50's
CGS080100181: Chief Dot; CV 50's
CGS080100213: ccrnnr9; CV 50's
CGS080100273: 66musicmaster; CV 60's
CGS080100404: boujsquier; CV 60's
CGS080100437: FirstFender; CV 60's
CGS080300093: Broly; CV 50's
CGS080300126: raouliii CV 50's
CGS080300380: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080300779: Rockape CV 60's
CGS080500841: thaus CV 60's
CGS080400153: celtaidd; CV 50's
CGS080400401: Mikfer; CV 60s
CGS080500409: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080500432: Hiflyer; CV 50's
CGS080600028: BCPete; CV 50's
CGS080600218: Glenn D.; CV 50s
CGS080600956: Glenn D.; CV 60s

Jefro · January 5th, 2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asc67

That's odd my buddy has the CV Tele and the frets are the same size as my CV Strat and I thought the pickups sounded fantastic.

Well after thinking about it some more I realized the pickups may have been set to low so that could be the reason why I felt the were a bit weak but why they came to life with more drive.

In the end thou... I just didnt click with the Guitar so I think I'll be sticking with the Strats.

thaus · January 6th, 2009, 08:11 AM

Everyone has a different ear and feel when it comes to guitars. I recently had a friend play my favourite telecaster (2006 Nocaster) and he hated it. Said the neck was too big, frets are tiny, and thought the bridge pup was too hot sounding. I disagree on all points but he loved playing my CV Tele!!

Jackie Treehorn · January 7th, 2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thaus

Everyone has a different ear and feel when it comes to guitars. I recently had a friend play my favourite telecaster (2006 Nocaster) and he hated it. Said the neck was too big, frets are tiny, and thought the bridge pup was too hot sounding. I disagree on all points but he loved playing my CV Tele!!

Very well said! In the end, it's all about finding combinations that work for you.

GregP · January 9th, 2009, 03:09 PM

New member and new CV owner here. I picked up the 50's and plan on getting the 60's at the end of the month. I figured I may as well add mine to the list. I am loving the tone of this thing although it came in dire need of a proper setup, there was considerable bow in the neck on mine.

CGR108000229: RRLT; CV 50's
CGR108000239: GregP; CV 50's
CGR108000570: Broly; CV 50's
CGRG08000041: jonturner; CV 50's
CGS080100014: Dauntless; CV 50's
CGS080100118: asc67; CV 50's
CGS071100065: asc67 CV 60's
CGS080100139: HB; CV 50's
CGS080100180: dan p; CV 50's
CGS080100181: Chief Dot; CV 50's
CGS080100213: ccrnnr9; CV 50's
CGS080100273: 66musicmaster; CV 60's
CGS080100404: boujsquier; CV 60's
CGS080100437: FirstFender; CV 60's
CGS080300093: Broly; CV 50's
CGS080300126: raouliii CV 50's
CGS080300380: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080300779: Rockape CV 60's
CGS080500841: thaus CV 60's
CGS080400153: celtaidd; CV 50's
CGS080400401: Mikfer; CV 60s
CGS080500409: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080500432: Hiflyer; CV 50's
CGS080600028: BCPete; CV 50's
CGS080600218: Glenn D.; CV 50s
CGS080600956: Glenn D.; CV 60s

...Greg

asc67 · January 9th, 2009, 03:57 PM

Hi Greg and welcome !!!

stratluvr · January 9th, 2009, 04:44 PM

Man alot of CV's on here.. Looks like i need to join the club soon.. What are they going for?

StratBlues · January 9th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Thought I would join the club.
I have a 60's CV. I Love It - Better than my MIM!

CGS080100314 StratBlues; CV 60's
CGR108000229: RRLT; CV 50's
CGR108000239: GregP; CV 50's
CGR108000570: Broly; CV 50's
CGRG08000041: jonturner; CV 50's
CGS080100014: Dauntless; CV 50's
CGS080100118: asc67; CV 50's
CGS071100065: asc67 CV 60's
CGS080100139: HB; CV 50's
CGS080100180: dan p; CV 50's
CGS080100181: Chief Dot; CV 50's
CGS080100213: ccrnnr9; CV 50's
CGS080100273: 66musicmaster; CV 60's
CGS080100404: boujsquier; CV 60's
CGS080100437: FirstFender; CV 60's
CGS080300093: Broly; CV 50's
CGS080300126: raouliii CV 50's
CGS080300380: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080300779: Rockape CV 60's
CGS080500841: thaus CV 60's
CGS080400153: celtaidd; CV 50's
CGS080400401: Mikfer; CV 60s
CGS080500409: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080500432: Hiflyer; CV 50's
CGS080600028: BCPete; CV 50's
CGS080600218: Glenn D.; CV 50s
CGS080600956: Glenn D.; CV 60s

Live to Play!
&
Play to Live!

patl · January 9th, 2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stratluvr

Man alot of CV's on here.. Looks like i need to join the club soon.. What are they going for?

$299 is the street price, and lots of mailrder places (e.g. musiciansfriend.com) also do free shipping.

Sweet deal, eh?

cjburr · January 9th, 2009, 09:00 PM

ordered mine today....will be sending the "Bullet" back and the 50's CV will ship then.

the bullet was o.k but nowhere near my CV Telecaster, so I'm thinking the CV Strat is the way to go for me..

will post pics and specs when it arrives.

dan P · January 10th, 2009, 09:29 AM

much much better guitar, you will not be sorry.....

Fonzie · January 10th, 2009, 02:19 PM

I just got my 60's CV a few days ago. Of course I had to take it apart and look under the hood. My pickups also have the STA3 on them. I also think that Squier has mixed them up, but regardless the strat sounds great with my '65 deluxe reissue, and the neck is real nice. Also has a great finish.

patl · January 10th, 2009, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fonzie

I just got my 60's CV a few days ago. Of course I had to take it apart and look under the hood. My pickups also have the STA3 on them. I also think that Squier has mixed them up, but regardless the strat sounds great with my '65 deluxe reissue, and the neck is real nice. Also has a great finish.

Very cool. Welcome to strat-talk, Fonzie!

asc67 · January 10th, 2009, 06:52 PM

Hey!!! Fonzie welcome.

nars1l · January 11th, 2009, 04:58 PM

I'm studying abroad in Japan for now (bought a cheap strat copy here which I like enough for the time being), but I'm looking at getting a strat when I get back home... I was thinkin about a Highway 1, but after hearing all the hubbub about the CV Tele, and now the CV Strat as well, I'm thinking I might have to change my mind. Put the saved cash towards a blues junior or somesuch.

Besides, I'm a poor college student anyways...

And it's 8:15am and I need to go to bed.. eh..

dan P · January 11th, 2009, 05:01 PM

let us know how things work out !

StratmanNick · January 11th, 2009, 05:06 PM

I'm very very close to going in and buying that White CV Tele with the as I called it, flat profile board. Played my Nat Ash '98 Std Srat the other day and it was 'oh right...that Tele felt like this'. Thats good enough for me....unless I get the MIM Classic. Decisions decisions

Its my struggle so I'm not going to post any 'Help Me Decide' posts

Strat-Man-Do · January 12th, 2009, 06:31 PM

I love my CV-60. While the stock pups are decent I loaded mine with a set of calibrated Rails from GFS Lil Killers. Just and unreal Strat now. Also added GFS Trem all stell Trem with large block. All-Parts 60 Slab-Board Fat neck 12 radius with Jumbo 22 frets, and a Bone Nut. Strat is absolutly KILLER now. It was good to start with. Now its GREAT. I'll show you some photos.

But honestly as far as Squier STOCK Strat pick-ups, the VM Strat SD-103 Alnico Vs are seriously GOOD pick-ups. Slightly better than the Fender Classic Vibe Squier pups. Squier copied the Duncans for the CV series. But anyway heres the Strat

BTW the total weight, just over 6lbs, take a GOOD Look at the body. Its a 2-piece center seamed CV-60 highly figured. I've seen and played US Fenders NOT as nice.

StratBlues · January 12th, 2009, 10:42 PM

Why did you not like the neck?
I think the CV necks are the best part of the guitar personally.
Your mods do look killer though.

LM

Strat-Man-Do · January 13th, 2009, 03:15 AM

I actually built the guitar around the 60 slab board its a beautifull neck and Fat. I like chunky necks and found the CV neck too thin. But it is certainly a well made neck.

Strat-Man-Do · January 13th, 2009, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capel

Are the CV's routed for bridge humbucker??

They are a universal route like Carvin Strat bodies, and the first time I seen that on any Squier/Fender. Great Idea any combo of pups could be used including HHH.

Johnny LAroux · January 14th, 2009, 12:22 PM

I bought a 50's CV just before Xmas, the guy at the shop was surprised they still had one, apparently they've been hot sellers, and I can see why! I've been "electric-less" for about 20 years, and I started trying various Strats over the last few months before settling in the CV. I have to admit price was a consideration, but it was between this and a MIM 50's for over twice the price, and the CV is every bit as nice! It kind of reminds me of the original MIJ Strats from the early 80's, which I loved as well, and wish I had never sold!

I was really thinking I'd have to do some upgrading to the CV, but the only thing I think I may do is replace the bridge with a Wilkinson, as the sloppy trem arm mount drives me nuts! Not sure if it's just mine or if they are all like that...

Anyway, here's my addition to the serial number list. Glad I found this forum!

CGS080100314 StratBlues; CV 60's
CGR108000229: RRLT; CV 50's
CGR108000239: GregP; CV 50's
CGR108000570: Broly; CV 50's
CGRG08000041: jonturner; CV 50's
CGS080100014: Dauntless; CV 50's
CGS080100118: asc67; CV 50's
CGS071100065: asc67 CV 60's
CGS080100139: HB; CV 50's
CGS080100180: dan p; CV 50's
CGS080100181: Chief Dot; CV 50's
CGS080100213: ccrnnr9; CV 50's
CGS080100273: 66musicmaster; CV 60's
CGS080100404: boujsquier; CV 60's
CGS080100437: FirstFender; CV 60's
CGS080300093: Broly; CV 50's
CGS080300126: raouliii CV 50's
CGS080300380: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080300779: Rockape CV 60's
CGS080500841: thaus CV 60's
CGS080400153: celtaidd; CV 50's
CGS080400401: Mikfer; CV 60s
CGS080500409: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080500432: Hiflyer; CV 50's
CGS080600028: BCPete; CV 50's
CGS080600218: Glenn D.; CV 50s
CGS080600956: Glenn D.; CV 60s
CGS080600250: Johnny Laroux: CV 50's

Strat-Man-Do · January 16th, 2009, 02:08 AM

Hey man I sold my neck............How do I get down with you all????? Replaced Custom neck on my CV-60????????????????

Strat-Man-Do · January 17th, 2009, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny LAroux

I bought a 50's CV just before Xmas, the guy at the shop was surprised they still had one, apparently they've been hot sellers, and I can see why! I've been "electric-less" for about 20 years, and I started trying various Strats over the last few months before settling in the CV. I have to admit price was a consideration, but it was between this and a MIM 50's for over twice the price, and the CV is every bit as nice! It kind of reminds me of the original MIJ Strats from the early 80's, which I loved as well, and wish I had never sold!

I was really thinking I'd have to do some upgrading to the CV, but the only thing I think I may do is replace the bridge with a Wilkinson, as the sloppy trem arm mount drives me nuts! Not sure if it's just mine or if they are all like that...

Anyway, here's my addition to the serial number list. Glad I found this forum!

CGS080100314 StratBlues; CV 60's
CGR108000229: RRLT; CV 50's
CGR108000239: GregP; CV 50's
CGR108000570: Broly; CV 50's
CGRG08000041: jonturner; CV 50's
CGS080100014: Dauntless; CV 50's
CGS080100118: asc67; CV 50's
CGS071100065: asc67 CV 60's
CGS080100139: HB; CV 50's
CGS080100180: dan p; CV 50's
CGS080100181: Chief Dot; CV 50's
CGS080100213: ccrnnr9; CV 50's
CGS080100273: 66musicmaster; CV 60's
CGS080100404: boujsquier; CV 60's
CGS080100437: FirstFender; CV 60's
CGS080300093: Broly; CV 50's
CGS080300126: raouliii CV 50's
CGS080300380: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080300779: Rockape CV 60's
CGS080500841: thaus CV 60's
CGS080400153: celtaidd; CV 50's
CGS080400401: Mikfer; CV 60s
CGS080500409: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080500432: Hiflyer; CV 50's
CGS080600028: BCPete; CV 50's
CGS080600218: Glenn D.; CV 50s
CGS080600956: Glenn D.; CV 60s
CGS080600250: Johnny Laroux: CV 50's

[IMG]CGSO-YOURS Truly: Strat-Man-Do; CV-60[/IMG]

Strat-Man-Do · January 17th, 2009, 05:09 AM

JUST a Suggestion.

Twinman · January 17th, 2009, 06:05 PM

Hy folks,

I ordered mine in last august. Picked it up in october when I was in Toronto. Adding my CV50 strat serial:

CGS080100314 StratBlues; CV 60's
CGR108000229: RRLT; CV 50's
CGR108000239: GregP; CV 50's
CGR108000570: Broly; CV 50's
CGRG08000041: jonturner; CV 50's
CGS080100014: Dauntless; CV 50's
CGS080100118: asc67; CV 50's
CGS071100065: asc67 CV 60's
CGS080100139: HB; CV 50's
CGS080100180: dan p; CV 50's
CGS080100181: Chief Dot; CV 50's
CGS080100213: ccrnnr9; CV 50's
CGS080100273: 66musicmaster; CV 60's
CGS080100404: boujsquier; CV 60's
CGS080100437: FirstFender; CV 60's
CGS080300093: Broly; CV 50's
CGS080300126: raouliii CV 50's
CGS080300380: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080300779: Rockape CV 60's
CGS080500841: thaus CV 60's
CGS080400153: celtaidd; CV 50's
CGS080400401: Mikfer; CV 60s
CGS080500409: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080500432: Hiflyer; CV 50's
CGS080600028: BCPete; CV 50's
CGS080600218: Glenn D.; CV 50s
CGS080600956: Glenn D.; CV 60s
CGS080600250: Johnny Laroux: CV 50's
CGS080400276: Twinman; CV 50's

Strat-Man-Do · January 18th, 2009, 01:48 AM

Not so much I didn't like the neck on the CV-60, I just came across a KILLER Chunky 60 slab-board with 22 jumbo frets. I was holding it and really looking it over. Decided I had to have it. I fit like it was made for my CV-60, and thus we have the start of the nicest partscaster I ever played/built.

Matter of fact I been playing my Lonestar all day and actually miss my CV-60.

Strat-Man-Do · January 18th, 2009, 01:36 PM

Heres some CV-60 shots I just took. Love this Strat though...No Doubt.

Let me see if I could get some good shots of the neck.

Strat-Man-Do · January 18th, 2009, 01:49 PM

Here's some of the board.

Ya All-Parts finished 60 neck is pretty impressive. I did the bone nut.

thaus · January 18th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Those are some seriously LARGE frets!! Looks good and I am sure plays great............I actually bought a CV 60's neck from a forum member just because liked the necks so much!!!