Squier Adds New Bass Models to Classic Vibe Series

Squier Classic Vibe Series Bass Bodies

Fender has refreshed the Squier Classic Vibe Series with several decade-specific models of their flagship instruments. For bassists, that includes the Classic Vibe ’60s Jazz Bass, the Classic Vibe ’60s Precision Bass, the Classic Vibe ’70s Jazz Bass, and the Classic Vibe Bass VI.

“We used our in-house expertise to redesign all the pickups for the Classic Vibe Series, which are also Squier-branded now,” Squier VP Category Manager Billy Martinez said. “The idea behind the refresh was to give the modern player a more classic option, with a tip of the hat to the ’60s and ’70s styling Fender is known for, at a more accessible price point.”

The lineup has several variations of each bass: the ’60s Jazz also comes in fretless version, while the ’60s Precision and ’70s Jazz each have left-handed versions available. The ’70s Jazz Bass also has a five-string version. Common features for the entire series includes Fender-designed alnico pickups, “C”-neck shapes, narrow-tall frets, and a 9.5″ fretboard radius.

Most bassists are familiar with the Precision and Jazz models, but the Bass VI is more obscure. Originally produced from 1961 to 1975, the six-string is tuned an octave lower than a standard guitar and features a narrower string spacing as well as a vintage-style tremolo. “This throwback Squier model also features 1960s inspired headstock markings, nickel-plated hardware, and a slick vintage-tinted gloss neck finish for an old-school aesthetic vibe,” the company writes.

The Squier Classic Vibe basses are available now with price points ranging from $349.99 to $429.99.

Squier Classic Vibe ’60s Precision Bass Specs:

Scale:34″
Body:Poplar
Neck:Maple
Neck Profile:“C”-Shape
Fingerboard:Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius:9.5″
Frets:20 Narrow Tall
Inlays:Pearloid Dots
Pickup:Fender Designed Alnico Split Coil
Tuners:Vintage-Style
Bridge:4-Saddle Vintage Style with Threaded Steel Saddles
Colors:3-Color Sunburst, Olympic White
Other:Left-handed Available

Squier Classic Vibe ’60s Jazz Bass Specs:

Scale:34″
Body:Poplar
Neck:Maple
Neck Profile:“C”-Shape
Fingerboard:Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius:9.5″
Frets:20 Narrow Tall
Inlays:Pearloid Dots
Pickup:Fender Designed Alnico Single Coils
Tuners:Vintage-Style
Bridge:4-Saddle Vintage Style with Threaded Steel Saddles
Colors:Daphne Blue, Black, 3-Color Sunburst
Other:Fretless Available

Squier Classic Vibe ’70s Jazz Bass Specs:

Scale:34″
Body:Soft Maple
Neck:Maple
Neck Profile:“C”-Shape
Fingerboard:Maple
Fingerboard Radius:9.5″
Frets:20 Narrow Tall
Inlays:Black Block
Pickup:Fender Designed Alnico Split Coil
Tuners:Vintage-Style
Bridge:4-Saddle Vintage Style
Colors:3-Color Sunburst, Natural, Black
Other:Left-handed Available, Five-string Available

Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Specs:

Scale:30″
Body:Poplar
Neck:Maple
Neck Profile:“C”-Shape
Fingerboard:Indian Laurel
Fingerboard Radius:9.5″
Frets:21 Narrow Tall
Inlays:Pearloid Blocks
Pickup:Fender Designed Alnico Split Coils
Tuners:Vintage-Style
Bridge:6-Saddle Vintage-Style with Non-Locking Floating Vibrato
Colors:3-Color Sunburst, Black

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  1. Rick

    The new Classic Vibes serie is just the Vintage Modified rebranded.

  2. Reg

    What have they added? It’s the same old bollocks they have always sold….