SQUIER CLASSIC VIBE 60s STRATOCASTER REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- Here's my review and demo of a Squier Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster. I wasn't sure if the 50s version would have been a better choice? Anyway. Let me know what you think in the comments.
0:00 Intro music
0:18 About the guitar
1:05 Purchasing from Pro Audio Star
1:26 Clean sounds
2:28 Overdriven sounds
3:35 Pros & cons
4:14 First fret string height
4:32 Final thoughts
5:08 One more thing (the whammy bar)
5:54 An attempt at blues
6:23 More final thoughts :)
6:30 Credits/Gear used
David, this is a flawless instrument with his ready mature voice. Surprisingly, he has very carefully selected pickups. and good wood. There is a touch of Telecaster in the sound, which is very rare. I've heard musicians call the stratocaster a versatile instrument, but what they themselves played didn't match that. This is not a purchase - this is a PRIZE! I hear real low formant, tweng and grain. And it's a new guitar! Indeed, the tool turned out to be universal.
It definitely sounds like a Stratocaster. I usually adjust my playing to make any guitar sound more like a Telecaster. I play quite a bit of country so that's important! :)
How does it compare to the classic vibe 70's or player series@@anotherheadlessdemo
I purchased the same guitar (color too) when Pro Audio started offering them cheaply in December. I too had to loosen the claw to ease up the trem. I did a fret level a week ago and cleaned up some fret ends. It’s rock solid now. Stays in tune for days. Switched the white guard for red tort. Looks and plays great.
The strings on this have settled in and it seems to stay in tune pretty well. I'm not sure if I'll keep it or not. My Fender Strat has it beat playing wise, so we'll have to see!
Hi, David! Been wanting to say I enjoy your videos and really look forward to them! Can't get enough surf sounds. IIRC, received the same opened box on delivery with my candy-apple red 60s strat from ProAudioStar - only when I purchased it, they had claimed it was new. It had a slight finish scratch near the neck pocket to boot. No other issues though except that tight tremolo system I still need to loosen. Sweet having a tone control on the bridge, and the lovely finish. Glad these guits remained in their containers on the way. :)
Thanks Doug. I'd like to play a 50s version to see what the differences might be. Happy to hear you are enjoying the videos!
@@anotherheadlessdemo I've had the same thought. That would necessitate picking up a 50s version too - for the scientific comparison, of course. Fiesta red and maple necks look great together also, or that 60th anniversary model in gold. Plus, hey, sounds like a swell idea for a video when you get the chance!
Thanks David for mentioning the stiff tremolo. (I left the comments about it on your previous video). I plan to mess around with it this weekend.
It's pretty easy to fix. Let me know how it goes!
@@anotherheadlessdemo Well I backed the two screws holding the springs out quite a bit until a half inch of thread was showing - I don't know how long they are so didn't want to go any further in case they come flying out! Anyway, it barely made any difference. Still incredibly stiff, basically unusable. If I take it to a shop nearby and pay them I've lost any advantage to buying this used. Weird that my affinity strat is so smooth. It's a 2019 Chinese model, while the stiff classic vibe is 2021 Indonesian model. Maybe the springs got changed.
I just bought one of these, same color, based on a friends recommendation. I'm really a bass player, but started playing around with 6 strings just for fun. You're critique is very good. Fully agree on the tuners. I especially appreciate your info regarding the whammy bar. I'll be loosening those screws soon! As a novice player, I like guitar. There were some adjustments to made on string height out of the box, but no biggie. I think you got a real bargain for $309. I paid $429. Further, I wish I could play like you! Thanks much.
Thanks for the comment. Keep practicing and have fun with your Strat!
Funny thing. The day after my post, the input jack got loose just as you said. Thanks again.@@anotherheadlessdemo
I've had my CV60 strat for almost 2 years. Pros. It sounds great. Neck profile is a dream to play. Sunburst finish looks really good. Cons, The input jack keeps coming loose (I'm going to change it) My volume pot is starting to crackle and actually cuts out some times. (another mod coming) I changed the tuning heads for vintage style locking tuners (Highly recommend it) The whammy bar rattles when using it. All in all, it is a fantastic guitar for the price. If you want an affordible strat , then the CV60 fits the bill. In my opinion its sound can hold its own with a player strat, which is double its price.
The tuners are awful in the one I have. In general, I really like vintage tuners; but not these!
Ironically I bought a Squier Affinity and they have a huge thick nut at the input jack and it takes a train wreck to knock it loose . Maybe all you need is a thicker bigger nut.
There's one at my GC with the whole neck, fingerboard included, glossed up. I kinda want it lol
I've found CV guitars really good, I have owned 10 of them over the years.
I never had issues with the tuners or nuts but again I never owned one of the newer Indonesian models.
Frets are narrow/tall. Love this guitar. Gloss neck doesn’t bother me. Its what I’m use to I guess.
Has bone nut which you have to buy an America Strat and pay 3x the amount.
Very solid guitar, not just for the price. Enjoy!
It really is!
These make fantastic mode guitars. Upgrade the bridge, jack, and pickups. You'll have a stage ready tool. BTW sand the finish off the neck back for comfort.
Absolutely.
The pickups are just fine the way they are I MO.
What jack and bridge to install?
@bruceman9581 For the CV 60s Tele, I installed a Fender 6 saddle ashtray bridge and Fender Deluxe Drive pickups. The jack was changed to a Switchcraft made one for durability (the factory one gets loose quick, and the threads strip easy). I left the pots and blade switch as is.
We had similar issues with our knock around classic vibes Jaguar which we take on trips. Decent enough guitar but needed work.
I know, right? I have five Squiers and I could gig with only two right out of the box; the J Mascis Jazzmaster and the baritone Telecaster.
Hi could You do a surf demo whith this. Maybe with oceans 11? Cheers
I just onboxed one of these. Two of the nut slots were cut so badly it had a sitar sound. Obviously never tested before it left the factory. Return.
That's too bad. Squiers really can be a hit or miss.
Major turn-off for me in classic vibe models is the thick, glossy, and sticky neck finish. Much prefer the thin satin finish on affinity and even bullet/sonic necks, which actually feels similar to ibanez prestige models.
Check out the 40th Anniversary models. I think they all come with satin necks.
@@anotherheadlessdemo Good tip, thanks.
Sand and put teak oil on. I did that on my 70s Classic Vibe J-Bass and it turned out amazing!
Nice Strat. There's no way I'd buy an open box guitar from Pro Audio. Buyers pay for return shipping and a restock fee. I never bought an open box guitar because I take it as it's a return that someone doesn't know how to do the minor work or doesn't want to pay a guitar tech to make it right.
I would consider buying one again from Pro Audio, just so I could try a given guitar and then re-sell it. With any of my Squiers, the work needed right out of the box was pretty minor, just annoying!
I got a brand new paranormal jazz bass 54 listed as open box, $429.99 for $199.99. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Is this a candy apple red?
Yes it is. The color is nice, isn't it?
The box is already opened ha ha.. but still great guitar!
LOL ... yes to both
I love Jumbo frets and unfortunately Strats do not normally use them and this narrow tall is false advertising.
Quite a few Strats that are in production now are listed as having medium jumbo frets. My other Strat has a Road Worn neck with narrow tall frets and I really like them.
@@anotherheadlessdemo I need big fat X Jumbo frets
guitars don't have an input jack
Well, you put the cord into the jack, so there's that. I think you know what I mean, right? LOL.
@@anotherheadlessdemo you put it in the jack to hear the output of the guitar
Someday I'll get that right. LOL.
I prefer the maple fretboard.