I recently bought the left handed version of this and for my skill level, budget and the fact I’m not a professional musician it more than serves its purpose
I went to play fender roadworn vintera strat limited edition series ,I tried it out and a squier CV series ..and I’ve got to be honest the squier CV played and sounded better than the Fender vintera .the price difference was crazy just over two grand in British pounds ,the squier was just over 300 quid .I came home with the squier .the price difference was just the name on the headstock because the tone and workmanship wasn’t the difference in price I can unsure you .
I think the Squier Classic Vibes are better than the Fender Players. The fretboards on the Fender Players are too sharp, where as on the classic vibes it almost feels like there is a slight roll which is way more comfortable. You made the right decision.
Well, I’m the odd one out here. I prefer my Player over the CV. You can’t beat the CV for value, but I moved mine on, the neck just wasn’t for me. The player neck with a bigger modern c with a satin neck suits me so much better However, if you like glossy smaller necks, the CV is a no brainer. As someone else said, the name on the headstock means Jack. How they make that CV so good for the money is pretty impressive.
I have American, MIM, and Squiers built in Indonesia and China. All in total 7 strats and teles, I love all of them. The last being a 40th anniversary blonde Tele, it may be the best neck and fret job of all. For me the Squier CV closes the gap very hard on American guitars.
Hey - I was in a similar situation and could have gone with either the Player or the Squier CV50 - tried them both but the Squier just 'felt right' in my hands, and I liked the tone, so that's that and I don't regret the decision at all. You've got yourself a great guitar there - oh, and Happy Anniversary!
Thanks! For sure I played several of the Player's series teles and the Squire just felt right. Especially when looking at the prices I couldn't tell a $400-$500 difference.
Your choice is wise by choosing "Classic Vibe". They just go up in price and nobody usually sells them like "Affinity" models. This is as good as any new "CBS" Fender I used to sell in stores in 70's and 80's.
Squire makes very good guitars in 2017 I bought a Squire Affinity telecaster for 199 dollars mostly because I loved the neck, I replaced the pickups and control plate with DeMarzio twang king pickups and their control plate, I put Hip Shot locking tuners on it, it is my favorite guitar now and I have Fenders also
The Squier Classic Vibes Tele is a great choice over the Fender Player Tele because it's a great base for modifications. Brass saddles and vintage locking tuners are good upgrades to start with...and then you're pretty much on par with a Baja or even some American Tele's! I put $300-400 worth of modifications into mine and it plays as good as any Tele I've tried!
I’ve got the player series Stratocaster and the classic vibes 50’s Tele and I prefer the classic vibe. I did put a few upgrades like the pots, switch, jack & wiring and also better tuners but it still ended up cheaper than the player series and find the CV has better attention to detail especially the fretboard and rolled edges
If Squire Classic Vibes had a Fender Logo on the headstock, they could raise the price to $500, and it would outsell the Player Series. The new ones have the three saddle bridge, but they aren't brass.
I’ve got a Squier ‘Classic Vibe’ Thinline Telecaster and it’s probably my favourite guitar. Beats my actual ‘Fender Mexican tele’ for feel and playability. I’ve also got a Gibson studio les Paul, Epiphone Casino, early eighties Tokai strat, Tokai Rickenbacker 325 (rare guitar) to compare against. The classic vibe series are quality. You’ve got a lovely guitar there.
"Don't let the price fool you" is a great piece of advice regarding these guitars. I have two Squier Telecasters, a 2022 Olympic White Affinity and a 2020 50s CV pretty much identical to what you have, and quite honestly, out of the twenty or so guitars I own, those are two of my absolute favorites. The CV has, exactly as the name implies, a "classic vibe", pure Telecaster magic. Just run it through a compressor pedal with a bit of overdrive to fatten up the signal and it does the spanky, twangy thing, cleans up with the volume knob rolled off and roars right to that classic sweet bluesy edge of breakup sound when you turn it up and really dig in. The CV is a swiss army knife guitar. Does just about any style you can name. The Affinity, on the other hand, totally unexpected delights. I took a chance, bought in on a pure impulse buy because it was on sale for $138. Why not right? How bad could it be? I figured it would be a good mod platform if nothing else. But wow. The stock ceramic stock pickups that I thought for sure I would hate and swap out, I've decided to keep because they were such a sweet surprise. They're actually full and lush with good articulation. The neck pickup particularly is warm yet responds to single notes and melodic lines beautifully, I love to roll off the tone knob because it inspires me to play in a very modal, almost jazzy way. Shockingly, it just has that vibe. Hope your CV is still bringing you much musical bliss!
Congrats on the great guitar! I've got Squier 40s anniversary tele, very similar to this one with satin finish neck and it is a fantastic guitar....I can't put it down. The finish and frets - top notch and even pickups sound great, this guitar needs nothing but the player!
Very smart girl!!! Grab yourself a set of the fender pure vintage pickups, install them and you will have something magical there. Those Classic Vibes are some amazing guitars. Believe me, I have some high end guitars, 2 Gibson Les Paul's, Classic and Standard, 3 Fender Stratocasters, 1 American Professional, 1 Fender Player Mod by me, 1 Squire Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster and 1 Squire Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster just like the one you have in your hands! My Squires get the most playing time. Fantastic sounding and playing guitars.
I've got a Classic vibe 50s strat love it only thing I've changed is sanding down the back of the neck because the gloss finish gets annoying after a while.
I have the same guitar, and i sanded the neck, too. I also sanded the fretboard (my fingers were getting stuck on the fretboard) . I didn't sand the finish off , just enough to make it flat. I dont know what fender/squier uses for a clearcoat . Most of my guitars at least have a glossy neck, and i dont have any issues with those necks feeling like a pair of Converse on a fresh gym floor lol
I bought an Affinity Tele for 200, and anybody that plays it, wants to buy it. I won't sell it. I own one Classic Vibe Squier(Jaguar), and I won't sell that guitar, either. Thanks for the video.
I think that they're all winners in my book. I own a few MIM teles'. The Brad Paisley silver sparkle is my #1. You're guitar is what you make of it. How it looks and sounds is personal. And if it speaks to you, thats what counts. Not to mention you can customize it as you go. Happy Tele Tuesday girl.
I bought my first Squire a week ago. It's a Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic. Brand new just under 400.00. 2 P90s, an okume body, maple neck with a laurel fretboard. Really nice neck. plays and sounds great. Hard to believe it's a budget guitar.
Good choice for your new guitar and I'm happy to hear that you like what you have. I'm a lefty and back in 2020 I purchased my first left handed guitar and it was a Squire CV 50s Telecaster. Before I purchased it I researched it out and watched some UA-cam videos which gave the Squire very positive reviews. I then went to Sweetwater to check on the specs for the Squire and the Players Series Telecaster and both were equipped identically except for maybe the neck profile and the main difference was the name on the headstock and approx. $350. It was kind of a no brainer to buy the CV Telecaster. I still own the guitar and it is one of my favorites.
Hi My name is Johnny, I had a little bit of cash to spend. I swear, I bought two (2) Tele's brand New. One was a Mexican Teli, one was a Squire. Had them both set-up. I love them both. I really couldn't tell you which one I like better. I would tell people I like the Mexican Teli better but only because it has Fender branded on the head-stock. I paid $800 for the Fender and $500 for the Squire. And bought cases for the both which was another $250. My though was one was going to be my pimp, and the other was the one I take camping and kick around with not too concerned about scratching. They have BOTH become my Babies so I will probably but me another cheap one to kick around. I love them both...
Many pro players have secret squires in their collection - honestly many Asian/south Asian companies have been making guitars for decades. They know what they are doing.
I got a Squier Classic Vibe in Blonde 8 years ago with the Alnico III’s in it. I’ve modded it because it was heavy - over 9lbs. I put an arm cut & belly carve, & a Smugglers Rout. It brought the weight down to 7.4lbs. I stained it purple & I still love it. It’s well worth the money.
Exactly correct. You can mod it to your specs which is better that way. Pine body is the only thing you have to live with but not a deal breaker. Heavy at 10 lbs if you can deal with the weight. Most people nowadays will tell you squier has improved a ton in the last decade with quality. I think has to do with competing with brands like the PRS se models. They realize they can make sales with quality standard version guitars by not taking away some really qualifying specs needed in a stage ready guitar
Great choice! I have the same guitar. Just like you said, plays great, sounds great, looks great. I paid $399 for mine brand new (they’re $429 now). Come gig time I find myself grabbing this guitar over some of my others costing 3x as much. It’s not just a good guitar for the money, it’s just a good guitar.
Biggest issues for me re: Squire Classic Vibe guitars or Squire in general are the cheaper tuners and the polyurethane neck....of course the electronics and tuners, wood choices, etc...all play a huge role in keeping the cost down. I much prefer satin necks; less sticky. But I will say they really do look nice ! I recently purchased a Squire CV Custom Baritone. Another issue for me is I really am turned off by guitars that weigh more than say 7.5lbs. Thankfully my baritone CV only weighs 7.2lbs. Enjoy ! Happy anniversary !!
The classic vibes are sleepers.. seriously good guitars. I have the same guitar and absolutely love it! Its gorgeous! And if it feels & sounds good to you, that's all that matters! Congratulations! 💙💙💙
I picked up a Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage, which takes the Classic Vibe up a notch. I have zero regrets taking it over a Fender Player series. Absolutely the Squier is well made, feels sooo good, and sounds amazing. I would have paid twice the price and still have had no regrets.
Found your channel through a "fender player vs classic vibe" search, glad to hear the Squier is working out for you! I bought a Fender Meteora and returned it within a week, just wanted to play my CV Jaguar more! Good luck on your guitar journey!
That's why I like GC they have everything new and used. I went in to buy a Gibson 335 and while there a man was playing an Epiphone Sheraton II and it sounded amazing and only 500 bucks. Anyway I left with the Epi and $2200 in my pocket. So the moral of the story is shop around and find that guitar that fits. Congrats on your new Tele, I have one USA and they're amazing.
Nice! Looks like you got a good deal. Also great to see someone who went to store and shows you can probably find some good deals if you look for them. I put a black version of that Wilkinson bridge with compensated brass saddles on an Esquire conversion I did on a budget brand Tele. Should sound a little brighter than the standard steel/chrome version. You're right when you say you pay a premium for the name, but the thing is the budget brands are delivering great instruments these days. Years ago it really was the case that the only good Fender was a made in the USA guitar and Squier had some serious inconsistencies in quality. But what they're putting out now is excellent.
Love my new Indonesian. Added brass saddles and better tuners (mine were crap). Not sure the pups need replacing...sounds excellent. Sold my TeleMex a few years ago even with upgraded pups - never bonded with it ...but I also wasn't much into single coils.
That's a really gorgeous-looking guitar. I have Fenders and Squiers and play one of my Squiers more often than any of the others. I don't want to stress all the time about accidentally taking a lump out of a $2,000 guitar. I've also done local gigs with Squiers. They are great instruments for a reasonable price and some classic, collectable Squiers are now worth an awful lot of money. They're great for practising, jamming, gigging and taking out and about with you as a practical everyday instrument. I've also had a couple of solid guitars from a British outlet that most Americans would probably never even have heard of and they are absolutely brilliant - amazing for the money. I've been playing guitar since the 70s and, believe me, that Squier you are holding is precision manufactured and a lovely instrument when compared to some of the heaps of discordant, un-tunable junk that were about when I was getting started. Same with Epiphone and Gibson; there are some awesome Epiphones out there. Take no heed of guitar snobs; they're often using an exceptionally expensive guitar as a substitute for a lack of musical ability. Given that you have a solid guitar, which you most certainly have, it's all about the skill and ability of the player, not the guitar. Happy Anniversary to you both. I wish you lots of happiness, satisfaction and success in your guitar playing :)
Tbh,I had a 2022 player strat,that just didn't make me want to take it off the wall and play it.grwat,but just uninspiring.i traded for a 2023 cv strat and I just can't put it down.its not about headstock envy as it turns out.thanks to this video,I'm going to go ahead and pull the trigger on this one as well and put the money I saved into some nice strings for both.ty.
They all sound pretty similar and play pretty great. However, when you buy a more expensive guitar, you pay for higher quality materials. If you like having a titanium trust, medical grade stainless steel for frets, high quality wood, etc, then you have to pay for it. With guitars, you generally get what you pay for. If you get a cheaper Squier, you still get great telecaster sound, great playability and great Telecaster experience. Plus, the Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster is pretty great IMO.
I GOT A 2008 CV CHINESE MODEL AT PIED PIPER LOCALLY FOR $50.00 PLUS A SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL SEMI AUDIO 9mm pistol that the store mgr liked. I FELT LIKE A BANDIT CAUSE THE GUN WAS A GIFT GROM MY HIGH SCHOOL BFF. The axe plays, SOUNDS and LOOKS FANTASTIC!!
I have the exact same guitar with the same bridge but I upgraded to Wilkinson Vintage tuners in white. I traded my 2004 Korean Epiphone Les Paul Standard for my Tele that was in new condition, I'm a LP and SG guy but I had an itch for a Tele so I found a guy willing to trade. The first thing I really liked was the weight because I like heavy guitar's, after that it felt good in the hands. Stock it sounded really good through my Marshall's amd I was planning on keeping it that way but I got bored and decided to put CTS pot's and a new tone cap and man o man am I glad i did 😃.. It sounds fantastic now
I want one and I have the Mexican player but I have a couple of squires, the 69s strat and a Telecaster deluxe and I love playing them all but I want the more traditional look of the 50s tele, the Mexican one has a modern look.
I wonder if they have 22 fret necks for that one it could save me a pretty penny while getting a telly (after already playing a 22 fret strat for a while), also the orange/black versions of of the player speak to me. But yet again, this guitar is less than 2/3 of the player.
That looks nice, true to a blackguard style with that bridge, wish they had things like that when I was younger. Ya need a Princeton or deluxe reverb, that combo is one about a zillion recordings. Hard to go wrong with a blackguard!
And at some point there hoping you upgrade or change it with pickups abd saddles and biy there brand of accessories in which the profit margin is usually greater for buying there accessories. Its a win win for consumers and seller
I got the classic vibe 5 string bass that has a similar color scheme. That same tele made me wish I played regular guitar when I saw it at the store tho lol. Edit: I had a similar experience with the Mexican fenders in bass form. I think the frets are trimmed back more on the fenders (you can kinda see it). But the way the CV's are worn in more than an affinity, the difference is hard to feel
I bought one and apparently got a bad one. Couldn’t adjust the action on it, the strings up too high off of the neck. Took the neck off and first thing a shim fell out and upon inspection the neck pocket wasn’t cut out properly. Neck pocket needs re routing. I loathe that guitar. I waited too long to send it back. Plus it weighs ~9 pounds. In all fairness the neck feels wonderful with the exception of all that finish they spray on the back of the neck.
Hello, I'm curious if you considered the 70s thinline limited edition Tele, the one with block fret inlays and binding on the neck? I find it amazing that a fender product is being sold with two features fender NEVER does.... block inlays and neck binding. There's 2 or 3 regular and a few shorts / videos on UA-cam but that's it. These are epic additions that it seems nobody is even aware of, and on a Squier guitar down near the bottom price wise, and nobody is talking about it? It would be like if Gibson started pricing their guitars with only an 8000% markup....it would be revolutionary! Everyone would be talking about it!!!!
Hello Katie. As you probably know, Squier is owned by Fender. In my humble opinion, some of these Squier instruments are actually better than their Fender counterparts. You have a nice rig there, no worries. Great video as well > 🙂
Like the original Classic Vibe 50's Telecasters The neck pickup should always be screwed into the body rather than the pick guard. It sounds so much better. But those were the real copies of the 50's Teles complete with Alnicos...Sheilded Cavities, Great Winding. Kluson Style (Great) Tuners. Made in China rather than Indonesia.
This is how you set the intonation on classic 3 barrel saddles. After you set the string height (Not too close), Set the octave intonation as good as you can for both of the strings. Then the height of each side of the saddle will adjust the final intonation. Higher to pull the octave higher and visa-versa. All of my Teles play perfectly in tune..and are non-compensated!!!. And the original brass ones sound so much better. Check my red Wilkins Tele here on UA-cam. Mark Gordon Creamer
I’ve had player strats and classic vibe strats and I can say from a playability perspective there’s no difference. In fact the 70s cv strat was much nicer to play. Never played a player tele but the 60s classic vibe tele is pure gold.
Yes, CV Telecasters are fantastic! I think that judging by the color yours is made in Indonesia. They were made in China until 2018, and for some reason those are thought to be even better! I have a 2018 that I love even though it weighs like 10 pounds. They say on the back of the headstock where they're made, and the first two numbers after the CG is the date of manufacture. You can usually get the Chinese ones for $400, sometimes less. I paid about $330 each for two of them, both great guitars. I like them both better than the new Player series. Better neck for sure. Have fun playing it, they are so versatile.
Yeah it's from Indonesia and based on the serial number was built in 2020. That's good to know thanks for the info! Do you know if the Classic Vibe strats are any good? I'll probably be looking to add a strat to my collection around the end of the year and would love some input! Thanks!
@@brianbutler3318 You will. Try Fender American Special. Specifically that version. That will sound like the CV but way better and feel better. Only that Tele has managed to capture the Originality of Vintage Tele.
You really made the best choice. Squiers are awesome guitars. I’ve had a thinline with two humbuckers but me as an idiot I traded it for a Les Paul copy. Now I’m wanting the double-bound 60’s version.
I'm not a big fan because of the 'vintage' saddles and tuners, and I really don't like the sticky finish. What I would do if I wanted an inexpensive Tele is buy one of the new upgraded Affinity Telecasters - butterscotch of course. The build quality is much improved over the older Affinity line. Then I would upgrade the pickups with a Fender Tex/Mex set and have a sweet-looking and sounding Telecaster for quite a bit less money than a classic vibe - with a six-saddle bridge and sans the sticky finish on the neck. That having been said that is a beautiful guitar.
Yeah the sticky finish is definitely taking some getting used to. I've seen where some people sand down the neck to get rid of the sticky finish. It's definitely something I'd consider doing down the line.
@@KatieLangholz To me the sticky finish is an annoyance but not really a major issue. You could probably swap out the neck. I know that you can buy replacement necks, some of them even have the Fender name on them.
a few months ago i sold my Fender American Elite Tele and 52 Reissue Tele and it has made me sick to my stomach , i really miss the American Elite , best playing tele i ever had , but being retired i can't justify 3800 dollars replacing them and this Squier might just fill the void
Hi Katie!! Great video!! I am currently looking at Squire Classic Vibe Tele and Strats as well!! They have really come a long way and have really turned out some cool guitars, I especially like the Squire Contemporary line… Nice vinyl collection by the way🤗 Craig A-Z Music Haven
Hi Craig hope it's going well! Really loving the Classic Vibe tele and would definitely recommend it! Haha thanks the vinyl collection is still growing :)
Update: I actually bought a Bullet Tele and even though I know the Classic Vibe would be a better guitar, I am loving my Bullet Tele.. I plan on changing out the pick ups eventually and tuners but right now it is a sweet sounding Tele and I got it on sale at Guitar Center when I was on vacation in Vegas for $169. I hope all is well Katie🤗
I recently tried a CV strat vs the performer series strat. There was no doubt the performer sounded better (to me), but fit,finish and playability wise there was little to no difference.
I've had the same exact experience and could not see or hear any noticeable difference in terms of quality between the CV Squier and Player Telecaster..
I like the classic vibe but let me tell you, there's quality control issues with with CV. I had a hard time with mine. It was used too. Frets were very worn and not installed correctly. They were tilted and the finish was cracking where the frets were pressed in. The tremolo screws were at a bad angle and poked through the interior cavity into the pickups area. It was also a multi piece body (6 or more). The pickups were too bright and the neck seemed basic, not classic reissue. I hear good but when I look deeper, intonation can never be perfect and it's made in China where they use cheaper stuff. In the long run, I'd take a fender over a Squier after all I've learned. There's juat always something not right about china's stuff.
A good Guitar is a good Guitar. Don't fall into the branding game.
Classic vibe series is insane value for money.
If you like it and enjoy it that is all that matters. The name on the headstock doesn't matter .
I recently bought the left handed version of this and for my skill level, budget and the fact I’m not a professional musician it more than serves its purpose
That is a beautiful guitar and they sound wonderful. I love Squiers.
I agree with what you said about not caring whats on the headstock.
What matters *most* is how it feels; how it plays; how it sounds, to *you*
Dude. I've got one and I love it. Punches WAY above its weight.
I went to play fender roadworn vintera strat limited edition series ,I tried it out and a squier CV series ..and I’ve got to be honest the squier CV played and sounded better than the Fender vintera .the price difference was crazy just over two grand in British pounds ,the squier was just over 300 quid .I came home with the squier .the price difference was just the name on the headstock because the tone and workmanship wasn’t the difference in price I can unsure you .
I have a CV Telecaster Thinline. Excellent instrument.
You got the right guitar. Nothing wrong with Squier. I just got my Squier Telecaster. I'm thrilled.
I think the Squier Classic Vibes are better than the Fender Players. The fretboards on the Fender Players are too sharp, where as on the classic vibes it almost feels like there is a slight roll which is way more comfortable. You made the right decision.
Well, I’m the odd one out here. I prefer my Player over the CV. You can’t beat the CV for value, but I moved mine on, the neck just wasn’t for me. The player neck with a bigger modern c with a satin neck suits me so much better However, if you like glossy smaller necks, the CV is a no brainer. As someone else said, the name on the headstock means Jack. How they make that CV so good for the money is pretty impressive.
I have American, MIM, and Squiers built in Indonesia and China. All in total 7 strats and teles, I love all of them. The last being a 40th anniversary blonde Tele, it may be the best neck and fret job of all. For me the Squier CV closes the gap very hard on American guitars.
Great choice!
Squier has been crushing-it over the past few years.
Thanks! Some great value for sure!
Hey - I was in a similar situation and could have gone with either the Player or the Squier CV50 - tried them both but the Squier just 'felt right' in my hands, and I liked the tone, so that's that and I don't regret the decision at all. You've got yourself a great guitar there - oh, and Happy Anniversary!
Thanks! For sure I played several of the Player's series teles and the Squire just felt right. Especially when looking at the prices I couldn't tell a $400-$500 difference.
Your choice is wise by choosing "Classic Vibe". They just go up in price and nobody usually sells them like "Affinity" models. This is as good as any new "CBS" Fender I used to sell in stores in 70's and 80's.
Squire makes very good guitars in 2017 I bought a Squire Affinity telecaster for 199 dollars mostly because I loved the neck, I replaced the pickups and control plate with DeMarzio twang king pickups and their control plate, I put Hip Shot locking tuners on it, it is my favorite guitar now and I have Fenders also
Strat/Les Paul guy here, but seriously considering adding a Tele to the mix. Very nice guitar, for a very nice price. Thank you for posting.👍
The Squier Classic Vibes Tele is a great choice over the Fender Player Tele because it's a great base for modifications. Brass saddles and vintage locking tuners are good upgrades to start with...and then you're pretty much on par with a Baja or even some American Tele's! I put $300-400 worth of modifications into mine and it plays as good as any Tele I've tried!
You need to demo the guitar so we can hear it. Nice purchase 😁
I’ve got the player series Stratocaster and the classic vibes 50’s Tele and I prefer the classic vibe. I did put a few upgrades like the pots, switch, jack & wiring and also better tuners but it still ended up cheaper than the player series and find the CV has better attention to detail especially the fretboard and rolled edges
If Squire Classic Vibes had a Fender Logo on the headstock, they could raise the price to $500, and it would outsell the Player Series. The new ones have the three saddle bridge, but they aren't brass.
I’ve got a Squier ‘Classic Vibe’ Thinline Telecaster and it’s probably my favourite guitar. Beats my actual ‘Fender Mexican tele’ for feel and playability. I’ve also got a Gibson studio les Paul, Epiphone Casino, early eighties Tokai strat, Tokai Rickenbacker 325 (rare guitar) to compare against. The classic vibe series are quality. You’ve got a lovely guitar there.
"Don't let the price fool you" is a great piece of advice regarding these guitars. I have two Squier Telecasters, a 2022 Olympic White Affinity and a 2020 50s CV pretty much identical to what you have, and quite honestly, out of the twenty or so guitars I own, those are two of my absolute favorites. The CV has, exactly as the name implies, a "classic vibe", pure Telecaster magic. Just run it through a compressor pedal with a bit of overdrive to fatten up the signal and it does the spanky, twangy thing, cleans up with the volume knob rolled off and roars right to that classic sweet bluesy edge of breakup sound when you turn it up and really dig in. The CV is a swiss army knife guitar. Does just about any style you can name.
The Affinity, on the other hand, totally unexpected delights. I took a chance, bought in on a pure impulse buy because it was on sale for $138. Why not right? How bad could it be? I figured it would be a good mod platform if nothing else. But wow. The stock ceramic stock pickups that I thought for sure I would hate and swap out, I've decided to keep because they were such a sweet surprise. They're actually full and lush with good articulation. The neck pickup particularly is warm yet responds to single notes and melodic lines beautifully, I love to roll off the tone knob because it inspires me to play in a very modal, almost jazzy way. Shockingly, it just has that vibe.
Hope your CV is still bringing you much musical bliss!
I currently own a Player tele, and owned a Classic Vibe Tele previously. I love my player, but I would be just as happy with a good CV. Nice guitar!!
That's a great buy, especially with the upgraded bridge and setup. Congratulations!
I just picked up the anniversary “vintage” version in brown, great construction.
Congrats on the great guitar! I've got Squier 40s anniversary tele, very similar to this one with satin finish neck and it is a fantastic guitar....I can't put it down. The finish and frets - top notch and even pickups sound great, this guitar needs nothing but the player!
Very smart girl!!! Grab yourself a set of the fender pure vintage pickups, install them and you will have something magical there. Those Classic Vibes are some amazing guitars. Believe me, I have some high end guitars, 2 Gibson Les Paul's, Classic and Standard, 3 Fender Stratocasters, 1 American Professional, 1 Fender Player Mod by me, 1 Squire Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster and 1 Squire Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster just like the one you have in your hands! My Squires get the most playing time. Fantastic sounding and playing guitars.
I've got a Classic vibe 50s strat love it only thing I've changed is sanding down the back of the neck because the gloss finish gets annoying after a while.
That's fair, I agree going from the satin finish on my Les Paul to the super high gloss neck on this tele is definitely taking some getting used to.
I have the same guitar, and i sanded the neck, too. I also sanded the fretboard (my fingers were getting stuck on the fretboard) . I didn't sand the finish off , just enough to make it flat. I dont know what fender/squier uses for a clearcoat . Most of my guitars at least have a glossy neck, and i dont have any issues with those necks feeling like a pair of Converse on a fresh gym floor lol
Those CV guitars are really good, nicely made and finished. You can't go wrong.
I bought a Squire CV tele and it’s very well made. Very happy with the quality.
I bought an Affinity Tele for 200, and anybody that plays it, wants to buy it. I won't sell it. I own one Classic Vibe Squier(Jaguar), and I won't sell that guitar, either. Thanks for the video.
I think that they're all winners in my book. I own a few MIM teles'. The Brad Paisley silver sparkle is my #1.
You're guitar is what you make of it. How it looks and sounds is personal. And if it speaks to you, thats what counts.
Not to mention you can customize it as you go. Happy Tele Tuesday girl.
I bought the '72 Thinline awhile back. It's my favorite guitar, I love Squier!
I bought my first Squire a week ago. It's a Paranormal Strat-O-Sonic. Brand new just under 400.00. 2 P90s, an okume body, maple neck with a laurel fretboard. Really nice neck. plays and sounds great.
Hard to believe it's a budget guitar.
Good choice for your new guitar and I'm happy to hear that you like what you have. I'm a lefty and back in 2020 I purchased my first left handed guitar and it was a Squire CV 50s Telecaster. Before I purchased it I researched it out and watched some UA-cam videos which gave the Squire very positive reviews. I then went to Sweetwater to check on the specs for the Squire and the Players Series Telecaster and both were equipped identically except for maybe the neck profile and the main difference was the name on the headstock and approx. $350. It was kind of a no brainer to buy the CV Telecaster. I still own the guitar and it is one of my favorites.
For sure! The CV series definitely has some great value!!
Hi My name is Johnny, I had a little bit of cash to spend. I swear, I bought two (2) Tele's brand New. One was a Mexican Teli, one was a Squire. Had them both set-up. I love them both. I really couldn't tell you which one I like better. I would tell people I like the Mexican Teli better but only because it has Fender branded on the head-stock. I paid $800 for the Fender and $500 for the Squire. And bought cases for the both which was another $250.
My though was one was going to be my pimp, and the other was the one I take camping and kick around with not too concerned about scratching. They have BOTH become my Babies so I will probably but me another cheap one to kick around. I love them both...
Many pro players have secret squires in their collection - honestly many Asian/south Asian companies have been making guitars for decades. They know what they are doing.
For sure!
I got a Squier Classic Vibe in Blonde 8 years ago with the Alnico III’s in it. I’ve modded it because it was heavy - over 9lbs. I put an arm cut & belly carve, & a Smugglers Rout. It brought the weight down to 7.4lbs. I stained it purple & I still love it. It’s well worth the money.
That's awesome! The great point about a guitar at this price point is it's really an open canvas and you can totally make it yours!
You must have the white blonde version that has alnico 3s which are a bit quite to the butterscotch which has Alnico 5s.
Exactly correct. You can mod it to your specs which is better that way. Pine body is the only thing you have to live with but not a deal breaker. Heavy at 10 lbs if you can deal with the weight. Most people nowadays will tell you squier has improved a ton in the last decade with quality. I think has to do with competing with brands like the PRS se models. They realize they can make sales with quality standard version guitars by not taking away some really qualifying specs needed in a stage ready guitar
Great choice! I have the same guitar. Just like you said, plays great, sounds great, looks great. I paid $399 for mine brand new (they’re $429 now). Come gig time I find myself grabbing this guitar over some of my others costing 3x as much. It’s not just a good guitar for the money, it’s just a good guitar.
Biggest issues for me re: Squire Classic Vibe guitars or Squire in general are the cheaper tuners and the polyurethane neck....of course the electronics and tuners, wood choices, etc...all play a huge role in keeping the cost down. I much prefer satin necks; less sticky. But I will say they really do look nice ! I recently purchased a Squire CV Custom Baritone. Another issue for me is I really am turned off by guitars that weigh more than say 7.5lbs. Thankfully my baritone CV only weighs 7.2lbs. Enjoy ! Happy anniversary !!
Squire are doing big things. Love that they’re bringing quality instruments to a much more reasonable price range.
The classic vibes are sleepers.. seriously good guitars. I have the same guitar and absolutely love it! Its gorgeous! And if it feels & sounds good to you, that's all that matters! Congratulations! 💙💙💙
I picked up a Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage, which takes the Classic Vibe up a notch. I have zero regrets taking it over a Fender Player series. Absolutely the Squier is well made, feels sooo good, and sounds amazing. I would have paid twice the price and still have had no regrets.
40th Aniv. is not an upgradw from regular classic vibe, it is the same guitar ,but is satin instead of gloss
@@Theguy-y2y Mine came with upgraded pots, control switch and wiring from factory….verified by GC when set up. Now installed Seymour Duncans.
Found your channel through a "fender player vs classic vibe" search, glad to hear the Squier is working out for you! I bought a Fender Meteora and returned it within a week, just wanted to play my CV Jaguar more! Good luck on your guitar journey!
That's why I like GC they have everything new and used. I went in to buy a Gibson 335 and while there a man was playing an Epiphone Sheraton II and it sounded amazing and only 500 bucks. Anyway I left with the Epi and $2200 in my pocket. So the moral of the story is shop around and find that guitar that fits. Congrats on your new Tele, I have one USA and they're amazing.
Nice! Looks like you got a good deal. Also great to see someone who went to store and shows you can probably find some good deals if you look for them.
I put a black version of that Wilkinson bridge with compensated brass saddles on an Esquire conversion I did on a budget brand Tele. Should sound a little brighter than the standard steel/chrome version. You're right when you say you pay a premium for the name, but the thing is the budget brands are delivering great instruments these days. Years ago it really was the case that the only good Fender was a made in the USA guitar and Squier had some serious inconsistencies in quality. But what they're putting out now is excellent.
Love my new Indonesian. Added brass saddles and better tuners (mine were crap). Not sure the pups need replacing...sounds excellent. Sold my TeleMex a few years ago even with upgraded pups - never bonded with it ...but I also wasn't much into single coils.
Nice!
Get a tele with humbuckers.
@@edema.3418 ...get thee behind me satan! ;-).
Classic vibes are the guitar of choice in my house.throw some pick ups in them and they ready for gigs .
That's a really gorgeous-looking guitar. I have Fenders and Squiers and play one of my Squiers more often than any of the others. I don't want to stress all the time about accidentally taking a lump out of a $2,000 guitar. I've also done local gigs with Squiers. They are great instruments for a reasonable price and some classic, collectable Squiers are now worth an awful lot of money. They're great for practising, jamming, gigging and taking out and about with you as a practical everyday instrument. I've also had a couple of solid guitars from a British outlet that most Americans would probably never even have heard of and they are absolutely brilliant - amazing for the money.
I've been playing guitar since the 70s and, believe me, that Squier you are holding is precision manufactured and a lovely instrument when compared to some of the heaps of discordant, un-tunable junk that were about when I was getting started. Same with Epiphone and Gibson; there are some awesome Epiphones out there. Take no heed of guitar snobs; they're often using an exceptionally expensive guitar as a substitute for a lack of musical ability. Given that you have a solid guitar, which you most certainly have, it's all about the skill and ability of the player, not the guitar.
Happy Anniversary to you both. I wish you lots of happiness, satisfaction and success in your guitar playing :)
Thanks Neil I appreciate it!
@@KatieLangholz So how is the guitar so far? I'm looking at the left handed version of this.
I luv mine...
It's a little older with brass saddles stock
Tbh,I had a 2022 player strat,that just didn't make me want to take it off the wall and play it.grwat,but just uninspiring.i traded for a 2023 cv strat and I just can't put it down.its not about headstock envy as it turns out.thanks to this video,I'm going to go ahead and pull the trigger on this one as well and put the money I saved into some nice strings for both.ty.
They all sound pretty similar and play pretty great. However, when you buy a more expensive guitar, you pay for higher quality materials. If you like having a titanium trust, medical grade stainless steel for frets, high quality wood, etc, then you have to pay for it. With guitars, you generally get what you pay for. If you get a cheaper Squier, you still get great telecaster sound, great playability and great Telecaster experience. Plus, the Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster is pretty great IMO.
Yeah for sure! I feel like it all comes down to personal opinion and what matters most to each individual person.
It looks good, maybe a bit orange compared to normal, but yeah looks pretty good sounds good.
I GOT A 2008 CV CHINESE MODEL AT PIED PIPER LOCALLY FOR $50.00 PLUS A SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL SEMI AUDIO 9mm pistol that the store mgr liked. I FELT LIKE A BANDIT CAUSE THE GUN WAS A GIFT GROM MY HIGH SCHOOL BFF. The axe plays, SOUNDS and LOOKS FANTASTIC!!
I was secretly crushing on Squire CV but ended up buying Fender Player Telecaster😅
I don't blame you! I really thought I was going to get a player Telecaster until I played the squire and couldn't justify the price difference!
I have the exact same guitar with the same bridge but I upgraded to Wilkinson Vintage tuners in white. I traded my 2004 Korean Epiphone Les Paul Standard for my Tele that was in new condition, I'm a LP and SG guy but I had an itch for a Tele so I found a guy willing to trade. The first thing I really liked was the weight because I like heavy guitar's, after that it felt good in the hands. Stock it sounded really good through my Marshall's amd I was planning on keeping it that way but I got bored and decided to put CTS pot's and a new tone cap and man o man am I glad i did 😃.. It sounds fantastic now
I prefer the tone of Haley Benton ! It's brilliant for either quality and money wise.
I want one and I have the Mexican player but I have a couple of squires, the 69s strat and a Telecaster deluxe and I love playing them all but I want the more traditional look of the 50s tele, the Mexican one has a modern look.
Good choice. Hope it serves you well. 👍
I wonder if they have 22 fret necks for that one it could save me a pretty penny while getting a telly (after already playing a 22 fret strat for a while), also the orange/black versions of of the player speak to me. But yet again, this guitar is less than 2/3 of the player.
That looks nice, true to a blackguard style with that bridge, wish they had things like that when I was younger.
Ya need a Princeton or deluxe reverb, that combo is one about a zillion recordings. Hard to go wrong with a blackguard!
That's a great price for that guitar. It looks brand new! :)
For sure! There are literally no dings or anything it looks like it was never played!
And at some point there hoping you upgrade or change it with pickups abd saddles and biy there brand of accessories in which the profit margin is usually greater for buying there accessories. Its a win win for consumers and seller
I got a squire cv. Obsidian 4 way switch with tonerider hot classics. Sounds awesome
Gorgeous Tele
Awesome guitar 🎸 👌
Love it!
I got a Mexican strat for not much more than a squier so I coughed up the extra 50 and it came with a nice padded bag.
Have fun. That’s the thing.
nice guitar 👍
Thanks!
I got the classic vibe 5 string bass that has a similar color scheme. That same tele made me wish I played regular guitar when I saw it at the store tho lol.
Edit: I had a similar experience with the Mexican fenders in bass form. I think the frets are trimmed back more on the fenders (you can kinda see it). But the way the CV's are worn in more than an affinity, the difference is hard to feel
I bought one and apparently got a bad one. Couldn’t adjust the action on it, the strings up too high off of the neck. Took the neck off and first thing a shim fell out and upon inspection the neck pocket wasn’t cut out properly. Neck pocket needs re routing. I loathe that guitar. I waited too long to send it back. Plus it weighs ~9 pounds. In all fairness the neck feels wonderful with the exception of all that finish they spray on the back of the neck.
Hello, I'm curious if you considered the 70s thinline limited edition Tele, the one with block fret inlays and binding on the neck? I find it amazing that a fender product is being sold with two features fender NEVER does.... block inlays and neck binding. There's 2 or 3 regular and a few shorts / videos on UA-cam but that's it. These are epic additions that it seems nobody is even aware of, and on a Squier guitar down near the bottom price wise, and nobody is talking about it? It would be like if Gibson started pricing their guitars with only an 8000% markup....it would be revolutionary! Everyone would be talking about it!!!!
The Classic Vibes punch way above their weight. Quality instruments.
Hello Katie. As you probably know, Squier is owned by Fender. In my humble opinion, some of these Squier instruments are actually better than their Fender counterparts. You have a nice rig there, no worries. Great video as well > 🙂
Like the original Classic Vibe 50's Telecasters The neck pickup should always be screwed into the body rather than the pick guard. It sounds so much better. But those were the real copies of the 50's Teles complete with Alnicos...Sheilded Cavities, Great Winding. Kluson Style (Great) Tuners. Made in China rather than Indonesia.
This is how you set the intonation on classic 3 barrel saddles. After you set the string height (Not too close), Set the octave intonation as good as you can for both of the strings. Then the height of each side of the saddle will adjust the final intonation. Higher to pull the octave higher and visa-versa. All of my Teles play perfectly in tune..and are non-compensated!!!. And the original brass ones sound so much better. Check my red Wilkins Tele here on UA-cam. Mark Gordon Creamer
@@markgordoncreamer7279 then you end up with an uneven string radius/high and low string action/ chance of fret buzz?
I love my squiers, all I do is upgrade the electronics
I picked up a 2003 squier standard series telecaster 5 years ago for 150 . .
I’ve had player strats and classic vibe strats and I can say from a playability perspective there’s no difference. In fact the 70s cv strat was much nicer to play. Never played a player tele but the 60s classic vibe tele is pure gold.
Yes, CV Telecasters are fantastic! I think that judging by the color yours is made in Indonesia. They were made in China until 2018, and for some reason those are thought to be even better! I have a 2018 that I love even though it weighs like 10 pounds. They say on the back of the headstock where they're made, and the first two numbers after the CG is the date of manufacture. You can usually get the Chinese ones for $400, sometimes less. I paid about $330 each for two of them, both great guitars. I like them both better than the new Player series. Better neck for sure. Have fun playing it, they are so versatile.
Yeah it's from Indonesia and based on the serial number was built in 2020. That's good to know thanks for the info! Do you know if the Classic Vibe strats are any good? I'll probably be looking to add a strat to my collection around the end of the year and would love some input! Thanks!
I have a 2009 50's CV Butterscotch made in China. Its better than the Fender Player in build quality and sounds like a Telecaster.
I am still trying to find a real telecaster that sounds good as my CV.
@@brianbutler3318 You will. Try Fender American Special. Specifically that version. That will sound like the CV but way better and feel better. Only that Tele has managed to capture the Originality of Vintage Tele.
You really made the best choice. Squiers are awesome guitars. I’ve had a thinline with two humbuckers but me as an idiot I traded it for a Les Paul copy. Now I’m wanting the double-bound 60’s version.
I'm not a big fan because of the 'vintage' saddles and tuners, and I really don't like the sticky finish. What I would do if I wanted an inexpensive Tele is buy one of the new upgraded Affinity Telecasters - butterscotch of course. The build quality is much improved over the older Affinity line. Then I would upgrade the pickups with a Fender Tex/Mex set and have a sweet-looking and sounding Telecaster for quite a bit less money than a classic vibe - with a six-saddle bridge and sans the sticky finish on the neck. That having been said that is a beautiful guitar.
Yeah the sticky finish is definitely taking some getting used to. I've seen where some people sand down the neck to get rid of the sticky finish. It's definitely something I'd consider doing down the line.
@@KatieLangholz To me the sticky finish is an annoyance but not really a major issue. You could probably swap out the neck. I know that you can buy replacement necks, some of them even have the Fender name on them.
a few months ago i sold my Fender American Elite Tele and 52 Reissue Tele and it has made me sick to my stomach , i really miss the American Elite , best playing tele i ever had , but being retired i can't justify 3800 dollars replacing them and this Squier might just fill the void
Hi Katie!! Great video!! I am currently looking at Squire Classic Vibe Tele and Strats as well!! They have really come a long way and have really turned out some cool guitars, I especially like the Squire Contemporary line… Nice vinyl collection by the way🤗
Craig
A-Z Music Haven
Hi Craig hope it's going well! Really loving the Classic Vibe tele and would definitely recommend it! Haha thanks the vinyl collection is still growing :)
Update: I actually bought a Bullet Tele and even though I know the Classic Vibe would be a better guitar, I am loving my Bullet Tele.. I plan on changing out the pick ups eventually and tuners but right now it is a sweet sounding Tele and I got it on sale at Guitar Center when I was on vacation in Vegas for $169. I hope all is well Katie🤗
I recently tried a CV strat vs the performer series strat. There was no doubt the performer sounded better (to me), but fit,finish and playability wise there was little to no difference.
This may be the best value in a Telecaster ever. The ones I've played are gig worthy.
I've had the same exact experience and could not see or hear any noticeable difference in terms of quality between the CV Squier and Player Telecaster..
the classic vibe series are as good as usa fenders
The price tag certainly is!
I love my Squier Tele. I wouldn't sell it for anything. =)
I like the classic vibe but let me tell you, there's quality control issues with with CV.
I had a hard time with mine. It was used too. Frets were very worn and not installed correctly. They were tilted and the finish was cracking where the frets were pressed in. The tremolo screws were at a bad angle and poked through the interior cavity into the pickups area. It was also a multi piece body (6 or more). The pickups were too bright and the neck seemed basic, not classic reissue. I hear good but when I look deeper, intonation can never be perfect and it's made in China where they use cheaper stuff. In the long run, I'd take a fender over a Squier after all I've learned. There's juat always something not right about china's stuff.
Good guitar
I ended up getting a new player for 499 while the cv was 429.
Gold Label Squiers are usually the better ones.
aesthetically speaking,a butterscotch tele suits you.
Does it make a sound?
your black pick guard do u know what that is? I have a mexican tele 2017 with the black pic guard
how heavy it is?