NEW Squier Starcasters - Contemporary | Classic Vibe | Affinity

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  • Опубліковано 12 січ 2025

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  • @JoeyLevenson
    @JoeyLevenson 5 років тому +37

    I can’t believe Squier made a Starcaster. That’s crazy. Remember Johnny Greenwood is to blame/praise for this.

  • @TheSwelling
    @TheSwelling 5 років тому +66

    If only they made the Classic Vibe in Surf Green.

    • @bowlerboy1962
      @bowlerboy1962 3 роки тому

      See at minute 7 for the surfgreen

    • @TheSwelling
      @TheSwelling 3 роки тому +2

      @@bowlerboy1962 That's the Contemporary not the Classic Vibe

    • @steublanchet881
      @steublanchet881 3 роки тому

      They have one.

  • @martinschillings1689
    @martinschillings1689 4 роки тому +12

    I got the affinity in black - plays and sounds amazingly good! The neck is one piece maple with satin finish. I guess this guitar is topping the whole affinity series, I just love it!

    • @raziax9603
      @raziax9603 4 роки тому

      I bought the white version of the affinity. It's such a great guitar

  • @misterknightowlandco
    @misterknightowlandco 4 роки тому +5

    The affinity in candy apple red and the cv in walnut are the two best looking finishes ive seen on a squier anything freaking brilliant.

  • @charliepayne9248
    @charliepayne9248 5 років тому +10

    From the headstock to the pickups & that lovely body shape, it's a thumbs up this end... And it's a Squire, alot guitar for the money...!

  • @samgillies9502
    @samgillies9502 5 років тому +9

    Tried one of these out on the weekend - not sure they touch on it but the necks have a really nice thin profile on both models. Also they're really light (unlike an epi dot) so easy to lug around. Super versatile with the Wide ranges on the CV version; seriously considering buying one now. A must try for Greenwood fans..!

  • @bthalko
    @bthalko 5 років тому +7

    Picked mine up about a month ago - one of the first to get one in Canada. CV in Sunburst, and it sounds GREAT. Couldn't be happier with it, great to see the review!

  • @rdm_sf
    @rdm_sf 5 років тому +7

    Affinity
    2:42 clean
    4:16 drive

  • @JasonTMays
    @JasonTMays 5 років тому +21

    As far as people who play the Starcaster...how could you guys forget to mention Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead. Lol. Also, love this review.

  • @mattyq9130
    @mattyq9130 4 роки тому +9

    Jonny Greenwood dudes! He's the man with a Starcaster

  • @fernandoreynaaguilar1438
    @fernandoreynaaguilar1438 4 роки тому +4

    I´m massively interested in this guitar. It opens wide ample avenues for creativity

  • @CMQ01
    @CMQ01 5 років тому +7

    Holy shit. I love the look of those

  • @dorling91
    @dorling91 4 роки тому +2

    Dave Keuning of The Killers uses two originals a natural and sunburst. The Sam’s Town album you can clearly hear classic Starcaster tones. When you were Young most notably. Fab guitars.

  • @johnnycochran6128
    @johnnycochran6128 2 роки тому +2

    Picked up the CV Starcaster in natural finish a few days ago. Amazingly playable guitar....I can't set it down. It could have cost twice the money and I would feel I got my money's worth.

  • @KFitzG35competitor
    @KFitzG35competitor Рік тому +2

    Man I wish the classic vibe came in that candy red.

  • @brianvilleda27
    @brianvilleda27 3 роки тому

    This is such a nice video!! Imma share this with friends because this quality of video deserves even more views!!

  • @mojostephen
    @mojostephen 2 роки тому

    Shread, dude! It seems that no matter what style you play, one of these will get it done. I recently purchased one in the CV series, a sunburst. LOVE IT!!!

  • @kirklethbridge4477
    @kirklethbridge4477 4 роки тому +6

    as soon as you go distortion...no one can tell if its any good or not anyway. clean tells me all i need, i can distort later if i wish.

  • @JasonMcFly
    @JasonMcFly Рік тому

    Always thought the headstock looks like a midievel polearm. Very metal. You guys rip. Awesome video

  • @bills48321
    @bills48321 3 роки тому

    I like the clean sound of the walnut model.

  • @jimnewearthblues1672
    @jimnewearthblues1672 5 років тому +4

    Awesome designed guitars for this price, well done Fender 🎸‼️

  • @flurkin
    @flurkin 3 роки тому

    I cant wait to get my CV starcaster in walnut! Couple more weeks....

  • @silviopimentel7247
    @silviopimentel7247 5 місяців тому

    I been looking for one to hotrod but from here through my cellphone it sounds to me like it lacks midrange. Like I mostly use Gibson 335's, godin Montréal, novo & jazzcaster mixes the ones I tune to C standard, drop A & D standard. Cause I keep my les Paul's, sg"s, hotrod teles etc on D#. Guess I need to try it in person. I hear it scooped from my cell. But thank u for chering.

  • @thedanksavatron7782
    @thedanksavatron7782 5 років тому +1

    I'm convinced Joss can make any guitar sound great! Versatile Beast🐅!
    Cheers🍻

  • @jeremycline9542
    @jeremycline9542 5 років тому

    The fretboard on my Affinity was scratchy like you describe with the factory strings on there...the issue disappeared as soon as I put on some flatwounds. The only other thing was I had to pull back the saddle on the two lowest strings. Other than that I'm very happy with the Affinity for 299 US dollars!

  • @valueofnothing2487
    @valueofnothing2487 5 років тому +5

    Squier Contemporary Active Starcaster 2019 in Surf Perl? Why not just put all the options in a computer and randomly spit out combinations?

  • @Anonymous.android
    @Anonymous.android 5 років тому

    That contemporary starcaster looks amazing!

  • @phillipholt6005
    @phillipholt6005 3 роки тому

    Squire is using the Epiphone tune o matic and stop bar tail peice.

  • @yaguitar
    @yaguitar 5 років тому +4

    I am so tempted by these. I love Fender/Squier guitars and love ES335 style guitars, but am not a Gibson fan... sorted!

  • @aidansumner7154
    @aidansumner7154 4 роки тому

    Where’d you get that necklace? I love it.

  • @thirdgearband
    @thirdgearband 3 роки тому

    Will it fit in a Gibson 339 case? Or what case fits good? Please advise
    Thanks

  • @vonicrimson3619
    @vonicrimson3619 3 роки тому +7

    I wanna play stoner metal in drop C on this lmao

    • @davetheserious677
      @davetheserious677 3 роки тому +1

      Getting one to put an EGC neck on for exactly this.

  • @goosegaskins
    @goosegaskins 5 років тому +4

    A satin neck on the cheaper version?! Dang. Wish the CV had a satin neck.

    • @samgillies9502
      @samgillies9502 5 років тому +2

      Completely agree

    • @jacksteel7315
      @jacksteel7315 5 років тому +3

      Or you can buy the CV and sand down the neck. There’s tutorials on UA-cam about sanding gloss necks.

  • @greysnout
    @greysnout 4 роки тому +2

    This isnt really a demo - more like showing off. I have a "76 model and it is a warm, jazzy baby which can honk, if you want to. Lovely weight sexy to hold. Its not made for shredding

  • @paparuffy406
    @paparuffy406 4 роки тому

    How would you compare this to a Gretsch Streamliner? Would you lean in either direction and why?

    • @GakCoUk
      @GakCoUk  4 роки тому

      Both great guitars.
      Was a huge fan of these! Get both in your hands if possible

  • @davidlalremruata
    @davidlalremruata 2 роки тому +1

    Why don't anyone ever review how semis sound as an acoustic guitar without amp? Any idea?

    • @mojostephen
      @mojostephen 2 роки тому +1

      David - Acoustically speaking, they're pretty good. Remember, it is a laminated top which doesn't vibrate very well. They're not as good as an acoustic guitar, but better than any solid body electric...

    • @davidlalremruata
      @davidlalremruata Рік тому

      ​​@@mojostephen thank you. I thought I might be able to use it for my online guitar class.
      Again, thanks.

  • @willistaylor4077
    @willistaylor4077 5 років тому

    Joss & Mark, how would the CV model compare in tone to something like an ES-335 Gibson/Epiphone type instrument ?

    • @GakCoUk
      @GakCoUk  5 років тому +1

      Maybe not quite as warm as either of them. A little more bright and resonant :)

  • @jeekyboi9564
    @jeekyboi9564 5 років тому +1

    Did someone tell you guys to look more professional for this vid? Because this looks more like an advertisement than your previous videos. Also the editing is very good mate! 👍🏻

  • @phillipholt6005
    @phillipholt6005 3 роки тому

    The Contemporary is using BB King style without F Holes!

  • @cdreyes81
    @cdreyes81 11 місяців тому

    My next guitar in walnut

  • @hamchillyvlog6034
    @hamchillyvlog6034 4 роки тому

    Could it be upgraded with Bigby? I would love to do that. Sir

    • @MrLawrence1950
      @MrLawrence1950 4 роки тому +1

      A Duesenberg would bolt right on with no alterations! I have a couple of them and they work great. Very similar feel as a Bigsby.

  • @vix144
    @vix144 4 роки тому

    I’m looking for a cheepie to have a Roland GK3 Kit permanently installed !! To run a Roland SY1000 !! This could be the one !!!

  • @CentaurusRelax314
    @CentaurusRelax314 5 років тому +3

    Oh, no. That's a lovely guitar-that Walnut stained Starcaster baby. Wish the Squier logo weren't so dark and prominent, though. A treatment like the JMascis JM would have been nice.

  • @maximusheronimus23980
    @maximusheronimus23980 5 років тому +1

    Woooaaah ! where can i sell a limb which i don't use???

    • @jeremycline9542
      @jeremycline9542 5 років тому +1

      The Affinity is only 299 so you might not have to sell the whole limb!

  • @shanedavis3414
    @shanedavis3414 5 років тому +3

    Funny, the body really reminds me of my Wolfgang. 🤔 Minus the F-holes of course.

    • @MrTooter007
      @MrTooter007 4 роки тому

      I've always noticed that too, in fact, did the Wolfgang steal from the Starcaster which came out in the 70's? Hmmm.....

  • @brucebaldy
    @brucebaldy 5 років тому

    the inexpensive Fender Coronado as far as I can see. Seems to have that nice sound semi hollow sound.

  • @pusheenpandaa
    @pusheenpandaa 4 роки тому

    Which should I get if I wanna play jazz

  • @shanedavis3414
    @shanedavis3414 4 роки тому +1

    I do think the Kemper would make a broom with strings sound incredible. I'd like to see these guitars through a solid state (non-modeling) and a tube amp.

  • @ohnoitspapito4487
    @ohnoitspapito4487 5 років тому

    how did he get the sound in the very beggining?

    • @jgodin312
      @jgodin312 5 років тому

      there's a tremolo pedal on, or the tremolo/vibrato is on in the amp, plus reverb

  • @logananderson8395
    @logananderson8395 4 роки тому +1

    4:29 watch his mouth
    hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

  • @leeeeeuhm
    @leeeeeuhm 4 роки тому

    Anyone know if u could easily put a strat neck on the classic vibe?

  • @deathbymonkies2305
    @deathbymonkies2305 5 років тому

    Can I put a strat neck on this? Beautiful guitar, I just dislike that headstock.

    • @youcantdrive8138
      @youcantdrive8138 5 років тому

      eww

    • @deathbymonkies2305
      @deathbymonkies2305 5 років тому

      @@youcantdrive8138 that's how I feel about the headstock

    • @TotinosOtherBoy
      @TotinosOtherBoy 5 років тому

      Boooooo

    • @44scoots
      @44scoots 4 роки тому

      WTH?

    • @MrTooter007
      @MrTooter007 4 роки тому +1

      You can't swap necks on this unfortunately very easily, it is a 22 fret neck with no overhang, which means the heel of the neck is flush with the fretboard. Mounting most replacement necks would require leaving a gap between the heel and the body to get correct 25.5" scale length and intonation.

  • @Capwhiz
    @Capwhiz 5 років тому +1

    My shoes would sound good through a kemper patch though

  • @kingmagnusmusic
    @kingmagnusmusic 2 роки тому

    Dr. Strange and George Russell

  • @pawlyp1453
    @pawlyp1453 5 років тому +1

    I wish they had touched on the contemporary not having the f holes. but hey ho

  • @yeyonge
    @yeyonge 5 років тому

    Is it the same as the fender reissue version tho? I mean we all know both are made in china..

    • @petrosavraam
      @petrosavraam 5 років тому +1

      The Fender reissue was made in China. These Squiers are made in Indonesia. I believe the Classic Vibes are the same (or almost the same) as the Fender ones.

    • @jacoobyslaps
      @jacoobyslaps 5 років тому +2

      They’re virtually the same. Though, I feel that the Squier models are higher quality.

    • @goosegaskins
      @goosegaskins 5 років тому

      Why do you feel the Squiers are higher quality? I’m currently deciding between the CV and a Fender Modern Player on Reverb. I’d love to be able to save the extra $300. :-D

    • @jacoobyslaps
      @jacoobyslaps 5 років тому +5

      Goose Gaskins The modern play instruments were made in China back in 2012. Since then Fenders QC has risen drastically, especially on their Squier models. I believe the CV models are Indonesian made. I don’t particularly care where instruments are made, but in this case it’s relevant. The Indonesian instruments are typically higher quality and more consistent all around. Not to say that the MP series are bad, they aren’t, I just feel that the modern production methods and QC coming from Fender Indonesia are much better. Honestly, I’d buy a Squier over an American Fender any day.

    • @goosegaskins
      @goosegaskins 5 років тому +1

      @@jacoobyslaps Nice, thanks for the insight!

  • @johnlackner1193
    @johnlackner1193 4 роки тому

    I wish they made lefties.

  • @ilovesmysangsomsangsom3500
    @ilovesmysangsomsangsom3500 2 роки тому

    That’s some guitar face pulling going on there……🤣🤣🤣

  • @Rachels123
    @Rachels123 4 роки тому

    Nice looking, except for that awful headstock

  • @rickymendez9825
    @rickymendez9825 4 роки тому +1

    What the hell is he pretending to play with the green Star? ... just noise.

    • @ghxsty66
      @ghxsty66 4 роки тому

      Ricky Mendez piss off dude jus cause you don't like metal, they not gonna play jazz with active pickups

    • @brentparks3669
      @brentparks3669 4 роки тому

      What? That guitar is set up for metal, and the guy was absolutely shredding.

  • @tmlplus
    @tmlplus 4 роки тому +1

    I don't get why Fender handed off to Squier for the Starcaster model. Now to hear that the Squier model has cheaper, shittier pickups than the Fender wide-range, which were already something less than great. It's like they purposely wanted to create a scarcity-demand for the Fender models that are no longer produced. FU Fender!

  • @yonesmoloodi1886
    @yonesmoloodi1886 5 років тому

    WTH