Squier Classic Vibe 60s Jazz Bass Review

Squier by Fender Classic Vibe 60's Jazz Bass - Laurel - 3-Color Sunburst

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Expert Score

8.5
  • Fender Fretless Jazz Bass Tone
  • Very affordable fretless jazz bass
  • The fingerboard is not smooth
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Overview

Critics love the Squire by Fender Classic Vibe 60’s Freless Electric Jazz Bass for it’s value. The price point is surprising low considering how well it delivers in the desired look and tone of the Fender American Professional Fretless Jazz Bass. The flaws of the bass are not hidden nor are the perks of such a nice bass at such a low price point.

Critic Consensus

The Squire Classic Vibe 60’s Fretless Electric Jazz Bass is an affordable option for bass players looking for the fretless bass tone that is signature to the Fender Jazz Bass. With Squire being a Fender brand, you get the benefits of Fender craftsmanship and tone at a fraction of the cost of the Fender American Professional Fretless Jazz Bass Guitar. The poplar wood design accounts for the low cost but still provides a solid bass for the nickel plated hardware and the Fender-Designed alnico pickups.

Compared to same brand’s similar models

  • Squire Classic Vibe 60’s Fretless Electric Jazz Bass is similar to the Fender American Professional Fretless Jazz Bass. While the Fender American Professional is far superior in it’s build and electronics, The Squire Classic Vibe 60’s Fretless Electric Jazz Bass is made to provide an introductory bass guitar that is modeled off the professional series bass. 

Compared to other brand’s similar models

  • Squire by Fender Classic Vibe 60’s Fretless Jazz Bass is somewhat similar to the Ibanez Portamento 5 String Fretless Bass in that they are mid to pro level fretless bass guitars. The Ibanez Portamento Fretless Bass is a 5 string bass made of Bubinga and Mahogany with a Rosewood fingerboard and Maple neck. The Ibanez always offers a piezo pickup for both an electric and acoustic sound. While the Squire by Fender Classic Vibe 60’s Fretless Jazz Bass is a solid body poplar wood body bass guitar.
  • The Ibanez SRH500F Fretless Acoustic-Electric Bass guitar is an acoustic electric fretless bass which is more comparable to the Ibanez Portamento Fress Bass in the acoustic-electric aspect. For the price range and quality of build, it’s similar to the Squire by Fender Classic Vibe 60’s Fretless Jazz Bass.
8.5

Squier Classic Vibe 60s Jazz Bass Review

Sound
7/10
Price
10/10
Look
8/10
  • Fender Fretless Jazz Bass Tone
  • Very affordable fretless jazz bass
  • The fingerboard is not smooth

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