Squier CV 50s P Bass MN WHB

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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
Available since March 2020
Item number 468519
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Colour White
Soundboard Pine
Neck Maple
Fretboard Maple
Frets 20
Scale Long Scale
Pickup System S
Elektronic Passive
Incl. Case No
Incl. Gigbag No
$381
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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.

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.

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.

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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Sounds as good as it looks!
CoveredInSound 29.05.2020
Like many people at the moment I'm using this period to skill up and work on some stuff I haven't had time for - in practice that means recording some bass and also, being primarily a guitarist, learning how to play more than just root notes.

I was attracted by the simplicity of this instrument, being passive with just one pick up, and have been impressed by the tones coming out of it. Playable straight out of the box, although the action might be a little high for a complete beginner, the build quality is good, it has great playability and is very responsive.

The only con I can find with it is that it is pretty heavy so I'm not sure I would want to do a long gig with it. Other than that I am completely happy with a great bass which I consider a bargain for price.

Thomann also helped out with some issues with the local postal service too, so all in all getting this instrument has a been great experience.
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I love it!!
Jazzbass1946 09.04.2021
I own a few USA Fender basses but I always wanted a '51 P bass: a telecaster bass. In an effort to come close and at the same time kill some covid lockdown time I built a Harley Benton P bass and shaped the headstock in tele style. Very nice bass but basically a std P bass and not a tele. Since I didn't want to spend a huge amount of money on a Fender re-issue I decided to go for the Squier CV50. I had good experience with a CV 60's strat so......
And I'm not disappointed, what a lovely bass this is!
It has been very well built and looks very nice. The Thomann pictures do not show the full beauty of this white blonde finish.
The neck is smooth and plays light. Certainly after new flats and a good setup (was necessary). The sound here at home is good but it will take a few weeks before I use it in a band rehearsal.
Meanwhile I have mounted the pickup cover which enhances the vintage look.
If covid allows I will certainly gig with it.

Meanwhile I have taken the bass to rehearsals and I'm still very happy with my Squier 51 P-bass. It stays well in tune just like my other basses. The sound is different from my Am Pro, maybe a bit thinner but then the amp in the rehearsal studio is certainly not the best. I usually don't even bother to tweak it.
At home on my LMIII with VanderKley 12" it sounds fantastic!
This Squier bass is my "go to" practice bass! I love the neck.

I decided to replace the original pickup with a Seymour Duncan SCPB-1 and an Allparts wiring kit.
In order to install the new pots the holes in the controlplate had to be reamed but that was quite easy. Feeding the pickup wires through te body to the control cavity proofed to be sort of a problem. Underneath the pickguard there is no routed cavity like the Fenders have. They just drilled a hole from the pickup cavity and a second one from the control cavity. Both under different angles. The wires got lost in the small "overdrill" from each side.
I had to take a piece of basstring and bend one end to fumble it through the holes and use it as a tension spring. Wonder how they do that in production.
So, if you consider upgrading the pup be aware of this!

With the SCPB-1 on board the sound has improved. It's thicker and richer. It is as if I hear more frequencies. With tone rolled off it gives a nice old school bass sound.
Band mates were enthusiastic.
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Good everyday bass
OddFox 26.04.2022
Seems well made. Needed a fair amount of setting up, as fret buzz was quite significant. Now set up and playing well, on some heavier gauge strings.
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Nice machine
Mister Crow 30.09.2022
This is a very simple but great sounding bass, it does what it says on the tin & is much more versatile than it may look.
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