I love watching john playing these guitars you can understand what he saying and plays music!!! you can listen to without it being deafening all in all a very good review of a classic guitar thanks John.
My goal is to own one of these Squiers and its wonderful to see a review where someone actually plays music during the review. Instead of the tortured screams from subject guitars so dreadfully abused by the buzz and screach "musicians" that encourage us to not bother with whatever it is they seem to be ruining for our listening displeasure. And I trust your comments/evaluations as well.
Yes i agree, some reviewer/guitarist only a show off with nonsense guitar distortion..i prefer Harrison/Clapton/Pete Ham style of playing lead guitar riffs..
Always nice to listen to john play and demonstrate these guitars and always with music that you can recognise and a volume level that’s great on the ear . Squire50 telecaster are good for what you pay for them !! .
Your sound production is great. Of course it helps if your a masterful player such as you are. Your videos are very helpful in trying to decide on a next guitar. Thankyou!
You can do a simple 'mod' by sanding back of the neck with 600 (or 300 ?) sandpaper, it doesn't destroy finish really, it just adds a 'satin'. That really helps with playing, after some playing it will become glossy again, so no worries. It is proven, you can look it up.
@@JohnCouplandguitar Your playing style is what I like. Learning lots from your channel. Please continue to make mote great reviews. I watch them all. Phil. 4:19
I have changed harness in mine including pickup wires. Oak 3 way switch, CTC pots, paper in oil caps, switch craft output jack. I have used cloth isolation vintage wires. Guitar sounds way better. Also changed the pick guard to white and took off 9’s and restring with 10’s. Great guitar for the money. Negatives. Heavy. Neck has thick lacquer on it. Can get sticky. Yes white pick guard is sacrilege but it reminds me on tele from one movie 😀
I once had a JHS Vintage JD Tele (Jerry Donahue). The fret ends were so appallingly finished that the first time I did that running of my hand down the neck I ended up with blood! Much as I loved the sound of a Tele in the hands of players like Burton, Buchanan and Gatton, I always found it a very uncomfortable instrument to play when sitting. That's where the Strat wins in the comfort stakes even though it never had the raw sound of a cranked Tele. Interesting demo of this 'Vibe' Tele John. Thanks.
This is a lovely guitar. I have one also. Better than many Fenders, IMO. Not too crazy about the neck pickup, but I rarely use it, so I haven't bothered switching it out.
Very nice review. I first saw your Epiphone Les Paul Studio review a year or two ago but didn't realise you'd done so many. Your style of review is very helpful especially to novices like me. I like to hear them clean, one pick up at a time and not just with tons of distortion. I'm looking for a Tele, perhaps one with a brighter tone than this one, for not too much money. I've subscribed to your channel.
One of my two main guitars is a Tele. I've always loved them, and prefer the shape and sound to that of a Strat - I don't get on with all that contouring going on with Strats, I need to feel a decent slab under my elbow and ribs. If this was truly a 50's style Tele the three position switch would be like a Gretsch tone switch, with two positions for rolled off treble, and one position straight through, and where the tone control is there'd be a bleed control, running from neck through to bridge pickup, and any mix of both in between. But, I suppose that's why they call it a 'Vibe' rather than a replica... Sounds great anyway, and another good review!
That's not exactly how the original Tele circuit worked. The forward position gave you the neck pickup with all treble rolled off, the middle position was the neck pickup with normal tone control and the back position was the bridge position with normal tone control. No option to run both pickups at once.
My video camera died a few days ago but there is supposed to be a new one arriving today. Trouble is, there is now 6 inches of snow and a non-stop blizzard that has been blowing since breakfast time. so delivery may be postponed.
I was using an Epiphone Les Paul Studio played clean with a lot of reverb. You can hear me using the pick up selector's 3 positions to vary the sound at different sections of the songs. No reason why a Tele should not be able to do the same thing although it will sound a bit thinner which may not be a bad thing.
i bought gfs vintage pick ups for my tele.. i want all those vintage sounds especial surf and indie, some time all i hear is classic rock from my tele. But today the reverb pedal does the sound now it has that surf tone. thanks
It's 520 USD(or 400 pounds) in my country but I'm planning to just get it at $400(310 pounds)online at Sweetwater and just pay for the international shipping charges and get it for cheap. It has extremly positive reviews also. However, there's a "Plekked" version of that guitar too which is available also at Sweetwater for $658. That has a really good rating too and some love it a lot, but I am not sure if it is really worth the extra 258 dollars.Can anyone help me with this, and whether I should get the "plekked" one or not? I'm in a dilemma especially since I'm on a budget.
I don't think it would be worth that much more. The CVs are pretty good as is. I mean running through a machine will get you some benefits but not 260$ worth imo. Just do a good setup on it and if it's not to your liking return it Also if it ships from the USA you may have to account for temperature and humidity changes anyway. It's a personal decision but for a price that probably reaches that of a second guitar I don't think it's justified.
I don't think I can honestly return it. That is because SweetWater DOES NOT ship internationally everywhere and it does not ship to my country. How I intend to get it is through a site called "ViaBox" which gives you a US adress to order with and then ViaBox gets the item from the adress then ships to where you want it too. It obviously takes shipping charges but it is not that much. So I don't think I can return it if I get it from Sweetwater. That is a bummer. Anyways, thank you a lot for helping.
I can't really say as I live in the US. Make sure there's someone who can check your package before it's mailed off to you. I've not shipped guitars overseas but I know it can be a concern. Like wood expanding or drawing up. I'd google international guitar shipping caveats or something like that. And the problem with using a secondary shipper is that like you said, if you get a lemon or it breaks then you're screwed. Maybe what you should do is saving that Plek money and buying the guitar in your own country. You'll pay a little more but you'll be safer. Just my thoughts.
I love watching john playing these guitars you can understand what he saying and plays music!!! you can listen to without it being deafening all in all a very good review of a classic guitar thanks John.
Thanks Brian.
I really enjoy your videos !!! ^_^
That tele has a really nice sound !!!
A great no bullshit review, could listen to you talk for ages mate. Good job👍🏻
My goal is to own one of these Squiers and its wonderful to see a review where someone actually plays music during the review. Instead of the tortured screams from subject guitars so dreadfully abused by the buzz and screach "musicians" that encourage us to not bother with whatever it is they seem to be ruining for our listening displeasure. And I trust your comments/evaluations as well.
Thanks Dale.
I just ordered mine few days ago,hopefully it will deliver, cv 50's made in china version, the indonesian ones sound a bit different
Yes i agree, some reviewer/guitarist only a show off with nonsense guitar distortion..i prefer Harrison/Clapton/Pete Ham style of playing lead guitar riffs..
Always nice to listen to john play and demonstrate these guitars and always with music that you can recognise and a volume level that’s great on the ear . Squire50 telecaster are good for what you pay for them !! .
Great job on this boss..And you play it well.
Your sound production is great. Of course it helps if your a masterful player such as you are. Your videos are very helpful in trying to decide on a next guitar. Thankyou!
Fun Fact: The first Telecaster was used on the original recording of 'Cry, Cry, Cry' by Johnny Cash.
You can do a simple 'mod' by sanding back of the neck with 600 (or 300 ?) sandpaper, it doesn't destroy finish really, it just adds a 'satin'. That really helps with playing, after some playing it will become glossy again, so no worries. It is proven, you can look it up.
Thanks John for all the good guitar and amp reviews. Enjoy your channel very much.
Thank you kindly Wes.
@@JohnCouplandguitar John, I'm gonna guess you're in Ireland. Did I get it correct?
@@JohnCouplandguitar Your playing style is what I like. Learning lots from your channel. Please continue to make mote great reviews. I watch them all. Phil. 4:19
@@wesgorham7318 Almost Wes, try 100 miles North east of Belfast!
@@wesgorham7318 Thanks Wes, a very timely quote.
I liked the reviewer the second he talked. Great Scottish accent.
Glad you enjoyed it
Lovely demo, convinced me to buy one! Have also subscribed as I'm really enjoying the other vids too.
I have changed harness in mine including pickup wires. Oak 3 way switch, CTC pots, paper in oil caps, switch craft output jack. I have used cloth isolation vintage wires. Guitar sounds way better. Also changed the pick guard to white and took off 9’s and restring with 10’s. Great guitar for the money. Negatives. Heavy. Neck has thick lacquer on it. Can get sticky. Yes white pick guard is sacrilege but it reminds me on tele from one movie 😀
Sounds great!
I once had a JHS Vintage JD Tele (Jerry Donahue). The fret ends were so appallingly finished that the first time I did that running of my hand down the neck I ended up with blood! Much as I loved the sound of a Tele in the hands of players like Burton, Buchanan and Gatton, I always found it a very uncomfortable instrument to play when sitting. That's where the Strat wins in the comfort stakes even though it never had the raw sound of a cranked Tele.
Interesting demo of this 'Vibe' Tele John. Thanks.
I agree, the Strat has to be the most comfortable guitar when seated. I liked the sparkle of the pick ups on this (My son's) Tele.
Just became a subscriber! Really like your videos John!
This is a lovely guitar. I have one also. Better than many Fenders, IMO.
Not too crazy about the neck pickup, but I rarely use it, so I haven't bothered switching it out.
Great video thanks, Greetings from Germany!
Very nice review. I first saw your Epiphone Les Paul Studio review a year or two ago but didn't realise you'd done so many. Your style of review is very helpful especially to novices like me. I like to hear them clean, one pick up at a time and not just with tons of distortion. I'm looking for a Tele, perhaps one with a brighter tone than this one, for not too much money. I've subscribed to your channel.
Glad you enjoyed my efforts.
Just discovered John's channel. Thanks John. Great review. Greetings from Yorkshire xxx
Glad you found it useful.
Good playing and Tonne Young man👍🎂
Thanks '75' much appreciated.
Nice review John. I have this guitar and for the money it really is a great player.
One of my two main guitars is a Tele. I've always loved them, and prefer the shape and sound to that of a Strat - I don't get on with all that contouring going on with Strats, I need to feel a decent slab under my elbow and ribs.
If this was truly a 50's style Tele the three position switch would be like a Gretsch tone switch, with two positions for rolled off treble, and one position straight through, and where the tone control is there'd be a bleed control, running from neck through to bridge pickup, and any mix of both in between. But, I suppose that's why they call it a 'Vibe' rather than a replica...
Sounds great anyway, and another good review!
That's not exactly how the original Tele circuit worked. The forward position gave you the neck pickup with all treble rolled off, the middle position was the neck pickup with normal tone control and the back position was the bridge position with normal tone control. No option to run both pickups at once.
Nice review john
é essa guitarra que eu quero Fender Squier Telecaster
i like you to do videos of you playing your tele and other guitar. i like your gentle sound
My video camera died a few days ago but there is supposed to be a new one arriving today. Trouble is, there is now 6 inches of snow and a non-stop blizzard that has been blowing since breakfast time. so delivery may be postponed.
i'm getting your album warbirds as soon as i get extra money to spend. i love your style of music. does it snow a lot in scotland ?
The mountains get snow every winter but the lower levels normally just get a dusting. It looks about 8 inches at the moment and it is still snowing.
lovely guitar john, i did a bluesy cover yesterday though you might like it :) love your reviews always man, cheers!
Just for a split second I thought . "Waterloo Sunset " was on the way....!!
Mmm Kinky.
I've played it twice today lol....man it was just the way the chords started falling together....class act ...respect
John n.1 👌
Hi John, again a nice review of a guitar I quite like. Is this the pine body Tele I've been hearing raves about? Thanks again for your time.
Norman McDonald Yes it is indeed pine.
Wish I could see your fingers better nice chords nice video
your licks belong on a telecaster too. how about some of them hymns with the telecaster?
TheTele doesn't live here any more, (Sounds like a song title?) That said the 339 and the Pacifica are still here so why not.
yeah some jammie praisen tunes with the yamaha!
A great guide for idiots like me. Thank you.
hi john what effects did you use to get the surf sound you have on warbirds? I have a telecaster can i sound surfy with some effects?
thanks
I was using an Epiphone Les Paul Studio played clean with a lot of reverb. You can hear me using the pick up selector's 3 positions to vary the sound at different sections of the songs. No reason why a Tele should not be able to do the same thing although it will sound a bit thinner which may not be a bad thing.
i bought gfs vintage pick ups for my tele.. i want all those vintage sounds especial surf and indie, some time all i hear is classic rock from my tele. But today the reverb pedal does the sound now it has that surf tone. thanks
Why don't you say it!? That is a GREAT INSTRUMENT!!!
Believe it or not I really do not like Telecasters! (This one is my son's.)
It's 520 USD(or 400 pounds) in my country but I'm planning to just get it at $400(310 pounds)online at Sweetwater and just pay for the international shipping charges and get it for cheap. It has extremly positive reviews also. However, there's a "Plekked" version of that guitar too which is available also at Sweetwater for $658. That has a really good rating too and some love it a lot, but I am not sure if it is really worth the extra 258 dollars.Can anyone help me with this, and whether I should get the "plekked" one or not? I'm in a dilemma especially since I'm on a budget.
I don't think it would be worth that much more. The CVs are pretty good as is. I mean running through a machine will get you some benefits but not 260$ worth imo. Just do a good setup on it and if it's not to your liking return it Also if it ships from the USA you may have to account for temperature and humidity changes anyway. It's a personal decision but for a price that probably reaches that of a second guitar I don't think it's justified.
I don't think I can honestly return it. That is because SweetWater DOES NOT ship internationally everywhere and it does not ship to my country. How I intend to get it is through a site called "ViaBox" which gives you a US adress to order with and then ViaBox gets the item from the adress then ships to where you want it too. It obviously takes shipping charges but it is not that much. So I don't think I can return it if I get it from Sweetwater. That is a bummer.
Anyways, thank you a lot for helping.
I suggest you maybe talk to guitar techs in your area and see how much a fret dress or plek would be.
Is there anything that might go wrong in the international shipping?If I get a bad guitar, I won't be able to return it.So what should I do ??
I can't really say as I live in the US. Make sure there's someone who can check your package before it's mailed off to you. I've not shipped guitars overseas but I know it can be a concern. Like wood expanding or drawing up. I'd google international guitar shipping caveats or something like that. And the problem with using a secondary shipper is that like you said, if you get a lemon or it breaks then you're screwed. Maybe what you should do is saving that Plek money and buying the guitar in your own country. You'll pay a little more but you'll be safer. Just my thoughts.
Is this a Classic Vibe series tele ?
Gabriel Tudor yes
Does it hum?
No more or less than any other single coil guitar.
How long have you been playing?
ALIGERSLAYER I was inspired by a band called the Monkees when I was 15 which was 47 years ago.
.....how 'bout some Hendrix....???