5 Squiers That Are Better Than Fenders
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
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I’m glad someone finally said this. As a “hobby” guitar player, I can’t justify $1,500 - $2,000 for a Gibson Les Paul when the Epiphone quality is excellent for less than half the price. I paid $100 for a Squier Bullet Strat and it plays so well I invested in some upgraded locking tuners. While the brand does help the resale value, I don’t buy my guitars for the next owner. Great video, Phil.
Yeah totally agree the yamaha revstar vs a les paul is also worth comparing.
Well said, I completely agree 😊
@@thornwivans I’ve not heard of a revstar before. I’ll definitely check it out. Thank you!
My first guitar was a Squier , and I loved it. I traded it for a Peavey Patriot after an unfortunate head stock crack. I would own another Squier in a second, but I don't need any more guitars right now. Lol. I agree with you though. The name on the head stock doesn't mean anything to me. If it plays, I'll play it. I have an Epiphone SG right now that I don't think I'll ever part with.
I like that statement, "I don’t buy my guitars for the next owner";
me, a broke beginner:
*i like your funny words , magic man*
What type of guitar do you have?
@@nickgames7120 i don't have one lol, i use my dad's acoustic fender.
My squier Tom delong strat was so nice and played so well that my dad would constantly ask to borrow it to play in his church worship band. Imagine that, an old man playing a blink 182 themed guitar on stage with piano, drums, and a choir.
This is incredible
Billy is an "old man", so is Steve and Carlos, Slash is getting up there too. The list is long, those are just a few. Age isn't a factor, well until you're decrepit, but even then John Prine was still performing. Still there are no age restrictions, just saying...🎸🎵
I love Tom, fav guitarist and vocalist
At 68 and feeling part of the time younger…..I love and own 6 squires
Great value for the dollar and better yet when you hot rod them
As an owner of the player series telecaster, this hurts me inside
Ewan Guitar i feel u bro
Saaaaame bro
Same, I'm actually thinking of selling it and buy a squier.
@@rembertoquintanilla5007 you can prolly sell it, buy a squier, and buy some McDonald's too lol
I have a beautiful mexie boy and I’m satisfied all the professional that I’ve seen say they would prefer mine over squire don’t worry
A few years ago I bought a Squire Jaguar by mail. I thought if it sucks I'll just hang it fog wall art. I was shocked at the fit and finish. This guitar was setup and detailed better than many Fenders I've tried at Guitar Center. It gave me a new appreciation for the workmanship from, if I remember correctly, Indonesia,
I concur; those Indonesians know what they`re doing; I`ll never buy American again, unless I find a deal at a garage sale, same with cars; I`ll never buy American unless it`s a fantastic deal!! The U.S.A. IS A RIPOFF! This live music video of some Indonesians jamming in 1960 might explain why the Indonesions make such good guitars; I can`t believe how good these guys were in 19 fucking 60!
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I appreciated this video because as a lefty, I notice Squier has more models readily available without custom ordering. Thanks
Same here. I almost bought a Squier Jazzmaster a year back because they really didn't make many left handed Fender ones. Ended up getting the Kurt Cobain jaguar, but the Squier Jazzmaster seemed like a really good deal.
I bought the Classic Vibe ‘70s Thinline Telecaster a week ago for its looks and all I could say is, this definitely one of the nicest playing and sounding guitar I ever owned. Can definitely compete with Fenders
I played a squier classic vibe 60's once and its without a doubt the nicest sounding guitar I've ever played
Can also attest that my 70’s thinline is amazing the neck feels great
I just picked up a mint Thinline Tele for $200 bucks and it’s becoming one of my favorites in front of my American Fenders. It’s a Tele on steroids! I took it to practice and the guys were also impressed!
My whole philosophy is that the audience (with the exception of maybe a couple of gearheads) don't really give jack about what brand of guitar you play. I play a partscaster I put together from odds and ends and I like it because it's comfortable to me. Never heard anyone once say you suck because you play x guitar. As long as you can play its ok
thats the problem I cant play haha
Agree. Look at Eddie Van Halen's Frankenstein...a homemade partscaster
@@jeffhoving7784 As well as Brian May who built his guitar when he was sixteen from scraps around the house.
if anything, Ima expect more from a branded guitarist, ya know?
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One of my favorite things about your videos is how you jump right into things and get down to business. Great one as always.
The “more traditional” wood, alder, is actually a more modern convention in guitar manufacturing for fenders. The pine and poplar are used to make the classic vibe series true to their vintage counterparts. Tele’s originally used pine (back in the esquire days) and mustangs used poplar in the 60’s and 70’s.
Phil, we'D *loooooove* to see a similar video comparing Epiphone and Gibson....specifically the Les Pauls
Theres about 5000 of them on youtube.
If you want a good Les Paul look into Edwards brand. I own one, it's the best bang for your buck IMO.
Epiphones are crap
@@tomasagustinveravicentin7789 Not the semi hollow bodies.
@@tomasagustinveravicentin7789 my Epi LP Tribute Outfit was better than my Gibson LP Standard 2011. I sold both and now have 2 Tokai LS, 1 equalling a G LP R9 for half the price, 1 equalling/better than the G Std again for half the price. I still have an Epi LP Custom Black Beauty made in Korea that's a keeper too, just changed the pick-ups.
As an intro guitarist, I'm so happy with my 50s classic vibe tele, sounds great to my ear
I would probably choose the Fender in most cases... but man! The Squires they are putting out today are absolutely superior to what they were 30 years ago when I was a beginner. If I were on a strict budget I would be completely happy with a modern Squier.
Don't think today's Squires beat the Japanese from the early 80s though. Got a Squier Bullet Bass from '83 and that thing is an absolute beast.
+phreak1118 I would have thought that too, but I got a Squier 'Classic Vibe' Butterscotch Telecaster, and everything about it shocked me. I had never seen one, other than in pictures online. Maybe I unknowingly think of the price difference in the two, but I like my Squier better than my American Tele. I'm getting ready to order a second one.
Are you Rebea??
Love my MIJ E-series Squier Strat I bought in ‘87. Dropped in some DiMarzio Area pickups and is still my #1 after all these years. Great guitars from that era.
Japanese Squire’s were notoriously amazing guitars.
I wish you had mentioned the j mascis jazzmaster. I have one and I think it's been one the best guitars I've owned, and I've had a gibson les paul, prs se custom 24, and a epiphone sheraton
Totally agree
Same, It Is an incredibly good instrument for the price. And c'mon it's so beautiful hahah
The J Mascis may be the best Jazzmaster Fender/Squier makes compared to anything in their line-up
I also agree, the J Mascis is amazing for the price, well it’s amazing anyway. Well built and stays in tune. I took mine across the country without a case just wrapped in a blanket and put in a trailer and took it out a month and a half later and was just slightly out of tune.
Hope to get one soon ,cant wait.
I played a thinline tele with the jazzmasters at GC. I fell in love with it. I already own an ultra Strat and a 60th anniversary with a v neck. The squire blew me away. Awesome tone and sustain. Not every thinline was like the one I picked. So very important to play your instrument before you buy.
I wanted to get a Tele for years. I went to GC and A/B'd the Classic Vibe to the Mexican Tele and it was no contest. The classic Vibe won me over every time. Plus, the CV has the vintage tuners which I've always loved. I bought the CV and I absolutely love it.
Great video man, I love my 60th anniversary squier classic vibe strat.
HA! I love mine too man lol....Exact same guitar I bet...Aztec Gold?
I just came back to playing an electric after only playing a 12-string acoustic for the past 25 years. I picked up the Squier Jazzmaster. I absolutely love this guitar.
I love this show. Even when he talks about a thing I've learned, there is more info.
Good show ,channel, vid, guy, IDK I'm old and I learn new stuff all the time. I'm sure it is one if not all them words.
Peace man
it's not about brands. it' about fun and music. keep the buck in your pocket until you need it! thank you philip for being a reminder and a guide.
My squier J bass plays like a dream and looks amazing, especially after I got all black hardware(kick-ass bridge, Schaller tuners)
I have a Squier Jazz bass that I purchased in '83. A good sounding and playable bass, but with the cheap stock bridge, I was continuously breaking strings. I switched to a badass bridge and problem solved. I also have the same Tele thinline shown in the vid. Both, in my opinion, are excellent instruments and I also have no regrets :)
You nailed it. I bought a 2010 Classic Vibe Tele used for124$ out the door and was impressed. Didn't put it down for days and I have a custom shop USA Fender Strat
lucky,used in canada they are $500
Thanks for the reviews. Your integrity is evident and appreciated. Love your channel.
I have that “72 Classic Vibe. It became my #2 guitar pretty quickly. Great neck and very playable. Great recording guitar!
Thank you Phillip, I really enjoyed this. It would also be nice to do a comparison of Squire and Fender basses
I second this.
I vote for this also 🤘🏻🤘🏿🤘🏼🤘🏾🤘🏽🤘
He definitely should
I approve ✔
Yes do the difference between the Squier CV basses and the Fender Player series MIM
I love the Squier Classic Vibe series, and own the 50’s Tele and the 70’s Strat, they’re awesome guitars! I’ve owned a MIM Fender Tele before and I feel the quality and value of the classic vibe is above the Mexican Fender. If you can move past not having that Fender logo on the headstock, the Classic Vibe is a great route to go!
I love my squier which is the last one you discussed. It’s also purple which adds to the aesthetic. The tone is also really nice. The more flat fretboard is a little strange at first, but not a problem.
I have a Squier Vintage Modified 70s Stratocaster and I just love it!
I'd also mention a Squier Classic Vibe 60s Telecaster Thinline, especially the older mahogany body versions. They literally had no competition in the Fender lineup outside their Custom Shop up until recently, and they're fantastic little axes.
Love my squire jazz master. I had a Fender jazzmaster back in the early 70’s but the squire is actually better.
Or your memory is worse...
At the end of the vid. the guitar in your right hand is the one I got yesterday. It's black and I used your tutorial to set the intonation on it and it worked Perfect!!! The tape measure was the end of my messing with the intonation from another page. Set my length and it set up like a dream!! Thanks from another McKnight. Kirk n TX!!
I totally agree. I was checking out Squier vs Fender the other day. Strictly going by the specs. I decided that the Squier Claasic 70s Thinline just became a must have for me. Thank you for this informative video.
Also the New Jags with Block inlays look amazing. Some new pickups would give you a damn fine instrument.
My father bought me a Squier 50s Classic Vibe Telecaster 10 years ago for my birthday. It's my favourite guitar, both because it plays great and because my dad gave it to me. I have owned two MIJ Fender Strats, they sound good but can't beat the tele.
I took a flyer and purchased a Squire 70's Thinline, and I was pleasantly surprised. The fit and finish are first rate, and it plays and sounds great. I did need to do some minor surgery on the neck pocket to square up the neck seating, but a few strokes with a medium fine wood rasp and it was good to go. For $400, I am very pleased with it.
Great video, showing specs and material used rather than any sound comparison or else !! I've learned many things, thank you !
The Fender Mustang from Mexico is also 24" scale length, Fender bungled that up in some of their literature.
Great video Phil. Thank you. Around 6:20 you said the Fenders had "Polyester" and it tripped me up until I went back, and the Fenders have "Polyester gloss". Go figure!
Always impressed with the in depth reviews that you do, You have certainly influenced my next purchase, I will definetely be considering the Squire, I just recently bought the Squire Cabronita in Fiesta Red and it plays so easy, the neckwork was excellent and great job on the fret ends. Great sounds with both Jazzmaster single coil pickups, I can play it for hours and easy on my hand and light on my shoulder. Thanks Phil
I bought the Squier Classic Vibe telecaster last year in September after reviewing many videos including Phillip McKnight's assessment. It is true the pine finish is beautiful on the Squier tele and it cuts through the mix in a very unique way. Thanks lots. My best buy last year !
I have a 1992 korean made squier that in blind tests constantly beats out de more expensive fenders in tone and playability...
The secret here... SETUP SETUP SETUP!
hey david... may i ask what exactly you mean by setup? i could use some tips
@@coldramentpm1013 try setting your
neckpickup flush to the body,
Middle pickup 80% up
Bridgepickup 90% up
Volume, as needed,
First tone on 3 second tone on 10.
Also lookup youtube vids on proper string, bridge and neck setup
@@stevewilson3838 Another good Korean model to look out for is the Squier "Pro-Tone" series, they were actually discontinued because they were outselling the MIM models (and I heard in some places the USA models as well) because of how high quality they were and how great they played.
The paint they used on them ages just like the classic nitro paints and the hardware was just top notch, my P-Bass 5 has gone from a candy apple to a deep red wine and one of my guitar buddies had his blue go to a deep emerald green, just lovely. IF you can find one (and that is a big IF as few of them ever come up for sale) definitely grab it as the sound and quality of those are just excellent. I mean just look at the wood and finish, isn't it lovely?
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I have a Korean plywood Tele from 93, aside from the crappy tuning keys it’s been pretty solid for 26 years. About to retire it because I play my J Mascis more.
@@TheHangarHobbit Yeah i've seen the PRO TONE's those they look great. I've got a Squire E9 serial number strat from 1989 it's an early korean, feels like the real deal with gotoh hardware. Would love an early 80's JV model they are alleged USA parts assembled in Japan and now fetch good money on the used market.
Have the squier 72 thinline tele.. quality is pretty amazing at any price point..
Right on, I'm getting a Squier Jazzmaster Baritone this week. I was quite impressed with that guitar and its quality.
What a brilliant review. I've been eyeing up that thinline for ages.
I have a sunburst 72 squier. It's more than worth the money, every home should have one
I completely agree on everything you mentioned. These Squiers are amazing really.
In my opinion with just a “little love” any squier is as good as its fender counterpart ...
True. All they need is some fret/neck smoothing and maybe sanding the nut - then they're as high quality as Fenders
Totally agree
What about the quality of the wood cut? An American made gets you a high quality cut of wood for your neck, body, headstock.
@@7Roeth That's true, but the wood doesn't affect playability, looks or sound really. Apart from the Indian laurel fretboard, but that's very close to rosewood in sound/feel
Adam Greenhill I totally agree. Its all to do with the name. I have Gibson stuff, Epiphone stuff. Fender and Squire. I have these guitars because I based my purchase on going into a store and sitting playing the actual guitar I was paying for. All manufacturers make good and bad instruments. You need to play it first to make a decision and not blindly buy online. I even bought a Squire Afinity Strat from a guy in a car park for £50. I sat on the kerb, played it for 10 minutes and...SOLD! It’s now one of my favourite guitars. My point is, never buy before you try! Even brand new from a dealer. You may end up with an expensive piece of dog shit.
I purchased a Squier Classic Vibe 60s Jazzmaster this year, and absolutely LOVE it. One of my best purchases!
I just got the jaguar its awesome
@@DEADRABBIT8 that's awesome man!
Super excited for the updated 2019 Classic vibes! If they are at least the exact same as the previous ones, they are already as good as a lot of Fender's in my eyes. Maybe even better, for the value!
Omg this video came at the right time... I was seriously thinking about buying the squire Thinline telecaster but was a bit concerned because it is not Fender. I'm impressed!
Plus if you wanted you could get a set of Seth Lover wide ranges (or Tim Shaw's) & have yourself a 70's thinline or custom shop quality guitar for way less than a Fender. It'd hands down wipe the floor with any MIM I bet.
You're damn right bro hehehe
@@eltonsilvamtm I trust the squier name more than fender it's self. They are not too expensive and in my experience have always been great guitars I don't have much to lose but if I got a real fender and didn't like it I'm stuck with an expensive piece of wood with strings and it's gonna cost a whole lot more changing out parts than a squier. I would get MIM or a classic vibe if I didn't like the squier
Bought a CV Tele with BS blonde finish a few years ago and still love it. Last year I upgraded the switch, pots, wires, input jacks and did a treble bleed circuit. Only thing I didn't change was the p/u and saddle. These small changes, maybe $50 at Stew Mac made the instrument sound way better. Overall a great guitar with the best parts you can get for a real steal.
Food for thought, especially since I am in the market for a Jag. Nice vid...thanks.
"Know your gear." I bought a Squire to improve upon things like the strings trees, electronics. I am learning to know my gear. Thanks and Keep RockN in the Free World!
The Squire Tele is one of my very favorite guitars.
I'm more of a Gibson fan when it comes to guitars, but as a bassist, I love Fender. I recently bought one of the new series 60s vibe fretless jazz bass, and quite frankly, it's my new favourite bass. Better than basses I own which cost me 5x the price! Well done Squier, keep up the amazing work, I'm a fully converted fan boy.
Just wanted to say thanks, Phil. You're such a low key genius! I appreciate all your gear knowing and axe sharpening vids. Thanks for helping me be a better and better informed guitarist!
Did you know if you move to Canada you could kill urself legally? Not a bad idea!
I've been debating between getting a player series or classic vibe tele, this video was perfect for deciding!
@@jonthehermit8082 yeah but I'm not sure about it as it has a 4 way switch and a push pull pot, it also has a larger soft V neck
Guys that butterscotch C.V. Tele. is awesome, I own one. Play one , then decide Tanner.
@@kentuckywindage222 I've played them at stores but was still unsure, sometimes a second opinion can help
@@steveknoxville5224 I really like the way a strat fits against me sitting or standing. My 50's strat. CV is also light and plays great. My Tele. is a butterscotch. Thing is I start playing it and kinda forget about time? Till the wifey yells😂🤣. Fender will hold its value better, we know that. I don't worry about scratches and dings as much as I do with my les paul.
I Like Squire Guitars. Great value. Nice job comparing the two brands.
Cheers
I was hesitant at first to buy a Squier but after a lot of research and comparison I pulled the trigger on the Classic Vibe Telecaster. I absolutely love it. Its become my go to instrument in our set. It sounds beautiful and plays amazingly smooth and I got it for a fraction of the price of a Fender. I highly recommend getting the Classic Vibe series
This is great to hear! I just bought one today! Can't wait to get my hands on it!
I got myself a Squier strat CV 60's and holy moly it's SO good
The fender mustang has a scale length that matches the original Jaguar. The jump from 25.5" to 24" is pretty wild. It feels heavenly.
The Squier Classic Vibe Teles are great. I have all three, and the John 5 Squier Tele is another huge winner.
The Squier Contemporary HH Tele is also a stud.
I have a 1976 Fender Tele, Standard model and the Squiers are definitely in that league.
I've been told that I have an one of a kind squire strat. I traded an Ibanez acc/electric and the store had one left. I was told that this guitar kept being overlooked. I traded and I'm so happy.
Great video Phillip. The team running Squier really understands guitars and will be running all of Fender some day. They keep getting the details right.
On the bass side, I’d add the Squier
Vintage Modified Jazz Bass '70s over the Fender Jazz Standard MIMs. Fraction of the price and playability and tone is better. IMO
Also would add Sire Marcus Miller basses.
I agree completely. The Modified 77 sounds & plays as good as the American Jazz Basses I own. Yes, you are reading correctly. Most other "pros" wouldn't admit it, but the Squier Modified 77 Jazz is one of my favorite basses regardless of price or manufacturer.
i bought a squier telecaster HH contemporary and it sounds really good with my blackstar HT 40 MKII. Perfect to play Foo fighters and Green Day stuff.
Jeff Roy I’ve just got mine in white, it’s an absolute beast with a real quality feel. It should have been included in this video also.
When the Vintage White Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster came out it was a must have. I modified mine as well. Removed the rhythm electronics along with the tone control knob. Essentially a Thurston Moore setup. Replaced the Pickups with genuine Fender Jazzmaster Pure Vintage '65 Pickups. Also Replaced Tailpiece/Tremolo with a guanine Fender Vintage 62. Now it Rocks! Its a keeper and I highly recommend the platform if you can find one in good nic.
Phillip, thank you for sharing and explaining these guitars. I was always leary of Squiers for a long time. However over time as I was able to afford the Fender, time and time again, I always bought the Squier, Classic Vibe specially. I still own a Squier ‘70’s Vintage Modified Strat(black w/maple neck-I bought it because it was the only one with a maple fingerboard, my preference), a Classic Vibe '70S Jazz Bass V and a Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Deluxe. I also knew ahead of time that was I was never going to sell or trade them in before buying, so the resale factor never entered the equation. I’ve never had an issue nor would I change a thing. The ONLY thing I’ve done was to change strings to a lighter gauge. I simply couldn’t justify the extra expense for the Fender in the same category. The only thing I MAY have been “out of pocket” for, is a hard shell case, but I always found great deals on preowned Fender hard shell cases. Not a cheap skate, but I’m not “mad at my money either,” LOL!😂🎧🎸-Chris C.
Bought a Classic Vibe Tele a couple of years ago and it plays and sounds great. I actually like the pickups better in it than the MIM Teles of the time because they have more "bite" to them.
Agree. I recently passed on my Squire Tele to a friend and replaced it with a MIM Tele. I woiuldn't rate the MIM better...and it cost $300 more!
just bought a vm jazzmaster and im officially in love lmao
Faulheit do you mean the squier? Is it good i will buy it too!
@@musdg864 ye it's great
@@musdg864 I also just bought one recently, it's totally worth it. Solid from tip to tail
Great video, most helpful, beautiful collection if instruments and superlative, expressive playing, cheers
I have a '97 MIC Squier affinity strat. It's a gift from an old friend. The only flaw is some missing paint under the jack (dreaded strap drop). I bought some upgrade stuff, (Wiggins Texas wound pickups, high grade pots, Fender 5 way switch, tuners, jack) but don't have an insane urge to upgrade. The thing was already set up, feels great. Stock pickups sounds great. Even the tuners seem solid and do what they're told.
I love my Squier Classic Vibe 50s. I still can’t believe I only spent $400 for such a great sounding and playing guitar.
+Jesse L Ditto!! I got one about two months ago, and I'm getting ready to order a second one.
Escape the Matrix - Nice! I’m thinking of grabbing a 60s version for the dark fretboard.
Just got my cv 50’s tele love it!!
Just bought my Squier Contemporary Active HH Strat brand new in box at local GC on sale for $249. Ridiculous deal.
musicismyreligion awesome guitar . One of my best guitars
Good review. I'm glad the Squire line has gotten better. I have an old Affinity Strat and it doesn't stand up to my American Strat at all, but these new ones are so nice I'm considering getting one. The Tele with pine body is what I'm most impressed with. Thanks for posting.
I have the Squire Contemporary HSS Strat and think it a great guitar. I to like the ceramic pickups.
Is the second position a coil tap of the humbucker?
I've examined my HSS wiring harness and it has one hot lead (red) to the switch and one to ground (v-pot). It appears they may have tied the 2 other leads together as there is a bulge in the heat shrink that could be where they're taped off. According to all the wiring diagrams I have studied on Auto-Split for the 2nd position those other two leads need to be tied to the switch somewhere. I can definitely detect the quack and volume and tone shift with hum cancel in position two, but not being a wiring expert I cannot verify that the bridge humbucker has been split or tapped. Perhaps someone else here could answer more definitively.
IMHO, The Fender Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster is one of the best products Squier makes, and it blows away many of the American models. The neck alone (which is the same as the neck on the Fender Custom Shop Rory Gallager Strat) is worth the budget price.
You are correct
I agree! Even better is you can get it for an even lower price, as the Jazzmaster Deluxe, which is the same guitar, except in Candy Apple Red and without the name.
That’s not the same neck lol but it’s a great guitar.
I was going to mention that one.
A Squier J Mascis Tele of the same standard would be worth skipping a few meals for.
I have the Squier Classic Vibe model. Absolutely faultless in all respects, (especially build quality, sounds and weight) and - for me personally, - it manages to do what I thought could never happen. I've loved Strats all my life, but this Squier Tele has totally turned me round to the extent that I sold both my Player Strat and Hendrix reverse-headstock Strat. The tone control has a very wide range without any sudden drop-offs or cut-ins. The volume control is equally effective across the whole ranger up to 10. Money-wise and quality-wise, there's no contest as far as I'm concerned. It's a superb instrument. My Squier CV Tele weighs in at just about 7lbs.
Just bought a Squier CV '70s Telecaster Thinline. The quality, feel & tone are very impressive for the money.
The Squier Classic Vibe Tele is one of my favorite guitars! I have three Squiers and I love them all! Even my friends with Fenders are impressed. I also think my Epiphone Sheraton is head and shoulders better than any Gibson from the past twenty years. I'll NEVER own another Fender or Gibson! There are too many guitar makers out there putting out better, more modern product than either of those.
Hey Phil! I think there might be a typo on the Fender/Squier Mustang spec sheets here -- I believe they're still all 24" scale, whether Fender or Squier.
I just checked the Fender site. The basic Fender Mustang is 24"
Same here, all I see is 24"
Got excited for a regular scale length...only to be disappointed...FML
@@elliotvernon7971Exactly. A Fender Mustang was created to be an inexpensive beginners guitar with an easier to handle short scale. That short scale gave it a unique voice. It wasn't until Curt Cobain was seen playing it that it's popularity (and price) exploded. When Fender saw what used 60's budget guitars were going for they began reissuing them at a ridiculously high Strat like price. The current Fenders are somewhat more reasonable but the Squire is absolutely more period correct and what you want if the sound of the Mustang is what you're after. The price is more like the original too.
I’ve always loved the look of Mustangs but they were always a bit too small at 22.5”. Ive played Jags forever so I’m really excited to see them all at 24” now, I even picked up a used Duo Sonic for $300.
I have found this to be so true as the decades go by. GREAT REVIEW
I just bought a Squire Affinity. I filed and polished the cheese grater fret ends, adjusted the action to suit me, and it plays great.
I'm going to still give it to Fender, I have many Fenders at home and everyone are awesome. I'm not saying anything bad about squier, but there's still no telling what the overall quality is like. Are they still using the cheap import mini-pots? That cheap circuit board selector switch? Are the frets leveled? Are the fret ends smooth? Are the nuts cut correctly? What about the trem block? All those would be on my mind if I was considering the squier over the Fender, and not to mention the extremely low resale value of the squier. I've always been a firm believer that you get what you pay for. But if the squier is fine for someone, and they like them, by all means.
The best way to determine the answer to your quality questions is to go and play one of each. I used to own a CV Tele (stolen, arrrrg...) which from a quality and playability standpoint was nearly flawless. I tried the Squier. I tried the Mexi Tele. Bought the CV Tele and a case, and a new strap, and some strings for my LP, and a setup for the same money.
I agree, I own a Squier Vintage Modified 70s Bass. It destroys the more expensive $550 and up Fender Player Series Bass. I'm serious.
The vintage modified series addresses the one weak point Squiers have, substandard pickups. With The vintage modified they’ve already done what you would have had to do. They’re a great bargain and a great player.
Glad to hear that 'cause I' ve owned a VM Jazz Bass for over 4 years and it's Fender Pickups have never let me down.
@@panzerlieb I put and Epic Custom Shops Black Gold pickup in my Squier CV P bass and it sounds INCREDIBLE now. It looks amazing and it's the perfect weight. I freaking love it
I got the Squier Strat 40th anniversary and I love it so much, not changing it for any fender any time soon
I have a 93 korean squier and a 2012 vintage modified indo surf strat..i love them both very much
I have a CV Squier Tele and it is a very nice guitar.
i had a CV P Bass first, then a Strat, then a Tele. i bought them within months when they came out. I sold them all at some point, and missed every one. After waiting and hoping I got another CV tele on craigslist two days ago, and it's bee so good to have one back in my lineup. it's the best telecaster for less than a grand, ALL DAY. Every single one was great, i really don't understand why they were so competent when the other regular squires really are not. But they really are.
I have a ton of USA made, top quality gear as well and the CV's really hold up super well to most of them. Aside from having very-slightly cheesy tuners, and potentially kind of middling pickups, i really don't know how else they could be better.
Me too! It’s a great instrument, but I’ll probably buy a Mexican tele soon.
@@evanparker just install a beefier trem to give the sound more omph 😊
The J Mascis Squier Jazzmaster is an incredible guitar...would like to see you do a video on it.
This! ...and the Deluxe Jazzmaster, which is the same guitar with different colour and no J.Mascis name on it. Sadly they don't manufacture those anymore. One of the best jazzmaster style guitars I've ever played!
@@bassojasso would you recommend it over the Vintage modified jaguar
@@ariqdaiyan2013 I wouldn't compare those two. Way different pickups, bridge and scale length. For jazzmasters, J.Mascis and deluxe are better built instruments than VM:s.
Hay Phill, I have come to love my Squire Contemporary Strat HSS. There was slop In the tuners that came with it , so the were replaced with Gotoh ones. Put a Tusq on it. There was such RF noise that I got the cavity copper taped. Added a Fender pre wired noiseless pick guard. Now I love it.
I love the classic vibes, I have a 60s custom tele and a 50s Strat and they’re absolutely fantastic instruments.
I have to say the squire is moving ahead with quality a few mods an you have a nice guitar I know the professional players have standards. But I have made my guitar it Wil take it to the Street. Beefed Up.
"I own a 1997 Korean made Squier Stratocaster and it sounds and plays way better than any US made Fender ive ever played it nails that SRV/ Hendrix tone its got a nice flat 14" finger board radius and extra jumbo frets,only thing ive done is install a custom made bone nut, switchkaft 5 way switch, input jack,and a professional setup and shes amazing"
Owned about 5 of the Squier CV both 50s and 60s. Loved each one over my Fender teles. Currently own the Contemporary Strat HH in white and love that too!
hello Philip, thanks for the great content of your channel, iv been following it for years now, actually tried to convince myself that fender is better, but dont know why each time i play squiers i feel more comfortable playing them and dont want to put them down, i have a squier bullet fsr ht, rosewood fingerboard. man it just blows every fender i played at the shops, also i prefer it over my expensive partscaster strat. they are just like magic. i just upgraded the pups, and it feels and sounds ammmmzing
Review of Squier Standard Strat please?
I'll say this much, I will never get rid of my J Mascis Squire, is and will always be my main guitar.
@@shastahagar3058 Cant go wrong with a Vox AC 30.....
@@shastahagar3058 Cant go wrong with a Vox AC 30....
Squiers are incredible. I have a classic vibe j bass and it's amazing. This video is really important because it shows how amazing these instruments can be be without the steep price tag. Brand power is a very real thing so it's always important to stay educated.
I have got a couple classic vibes (guitar and bass) and they are fantastic!!!
$2k for pine???? thats a home depot caster! haha
I know, since when did a wood that was considered inferior now be a custom shop item?
I believe the very first telecasters were made out of pine and that's why they do those runs periodically. One isn't better than the other they are just different. The modern player tele was pine too if memory serves. Some people like the pine for the tonal variation.
I have built 5 pine-casters with 1 piece bodies out of Ohio Pine sourced from StewMac, Seymour’s pup’s and high grade hardware/wiring. They are 1/3 less weight than Alder, and almost ½ the weight of some Swamp Ash. They sound great and are a joy to play! Some of Leo’s earliest, and most coveted Teles are pine. Probably want to stay away from H-D, but there are some very good pine Tele’s out there! I’m 67, and I’ve played a few in my time... Just saying... 8-)
David Kaiser Firstly that’s not a Custom Shop guitar. It’s a limited run US production instrument. Secondly, it’s not any old pine, it’s specifically reclaimed from an industrial building in Wisconsin where it has been for well over a century if I recall correctly. The argument here is that old wood has dried out properly over a long period and that’s a good thing for guitar building. Whether you care about that or not is up to you, but it was a limited run guitar and not much more expensive than a standard American Professional guitar on which it is largely based, whilst having some cool tweaks in addition to the body wood such as heavily figured maple necks and different pickups to standard (especially in the neck on this model). If you don’t like it don’t buy it but they’re really difficult to find new now so it seems enough people liked them to essentially buy the run out.
I collect telecaster and i have made in usa, made in japan and my favourite is telecaster classic vibe blonde that has pine body
The vintage modified strats are not to be scoffed at either ....great poly finish and Duncan licenced pups . Well worth a review .
I have one. It definitely feels different than my Mim. Personally I prefer the fender one in terms of playability, but the VM sounds and plays amazing. I have the HSS version and the Duncan Designed humbucker is really great for metal. I got it for $130 completely new from a guy who didn't know a single thing about guitars.
I prefer my vintage modified strat over my CV strat. Cv is nice but the vm I love it to bits ❤️