I have the 60s CV the Purple on but one of the new ones for the larger frets and tone control also the nicer fit inlays and new finish on neck, not so yellow
@@fender1000100 not even close to true. They are decent but if you do some research you'll be shocked. Sterling ct50 is the best guitar for under $500 currently. They are incredible I'm every sense. Also g&l legacy series is better than the classic vibe
I bought a Squire for my grand son's 16th birthday. That was 17 years ago. When he joined the Mounties about 5 years ago, he left it with me. I just picked it up to play for the first time in about a year. It's still in tune. It's very playable and sounds great. I was always impressed by it.
I just bought this guitar. It is me first electric guitar And when I was testing guitars in the store, I was really impressed by how comfortable the guitar felt in my hands. The neck and body was about the perfect size. Gloss Polyester finish for me was a nice finish 👍
I've had my CV 50s strat in fiesta red now for a couple weeks and it's awesome. I've played and had all kinds of axes for over 20 years and these are the best bang for your buck! Great review bro!
@@BigBSinclair I still like it a lot and it’s overall great for the price and It looks, feels and sounds great but I will admit that I had some issues. The bridge that came in the guitar was somehow partially damage in shipping which made it somewhat unplayable. I ended up replacing it with a fender bridge which sounded much better than the stock one and wasn’t too difficult. I did have to do a bit of searching as well for the proper trem bar that match since the squier trem bar was too large to fit the fender bridge. I think I was just a bit unlucky with the one I got but I still think the guitar is really worth the money you should definitely buy it!
Simply amazing and beautiful....would love to get one myself! I just have a beginner kit Squeir. Not a great guitar, but I’m still grateful to have it.
They really are but the problem I see is you can get mim fender for a little more money. Definitely a used one but a lot of people want crazy prices for used gear that it just isn't worth. These guitars do rock. It's crazy the bang for the buck you can get with these. Some people really want the fender logo but fuck it. The way you play is worth more than a logo.
i've been using this guitar for my gig over a year everyday trust me guys this is one of the best low budget guitar in the market. You get vintage sounds of course but compare to modern sounds i think i like vintage more. it gives you smoother sound and kind of nostalgic modern sound if you use with modern amps or pedals. This guitar is worth buying !!!!
Dude...if I was a thirteen yr old punk again, I would be all over that...back in the ‘80’s all the guitars we had to choose from (that we could afford) were totally crap...it is an amazing time to be a guitarist....actually its quite overwhelming with ALL the choices available....love the honest review my brother!!!!
I bought mine back around 2010-11. Made in China. Sunburst. Looks and plays fantastic. It sat in its case for the past 10 years. I only got it out last week and the bugger is still in perfect tune !
I have seen so many Squier Strats and have modded some for students with better pots and a proper switch. Often, that is all you need to get going. Played a Classic Vibe Jazzmaster today and was really impressed. It felt more lively than the US Modern I tried a few weeks back. I sometimes think Fender overthink their modern models in an attempt to make a more middle of the road version.
I have had a squier cv 50 telecaster for a year now and its my favorite, i just ordered the same cv 50 stratocaster in this video. They truly are great guitars.
I have a Squire Classic Vibe Jaguar in surf green and it is a fantastic guitar. Just placed an order for a Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster in fiesta red. Squiers in the past were considered junk guitars, not the case now, the quality is really good, especially those made in Indonesia.
Bought a 60’s CV strat and found the pickups to be sterile. No mojo. I immediately upgraded the whole pickguard and electronics from a 2017 Fender Professional V-Mod. Now it’s got a unique identity. Thanks for the vids. Fellow Canadian
love the classic vibes! ive had my 50s classic vibe strat since 2016 and wouldnt dream of getting rid of it. Some good content here! keep em coming 👍👍🎸🎸
Here in 2023. I still have my 50s Stratocaster CV exactly like that one, made in China around 2016. And I still love it. I also still have my 50s CV blackguard butterscotch Telecaster made in China around 2015. Also amazing. Total bang for your buck guitars. I’m never trading mine.
I found one of the older Chinese models for $300 last week. I have the butterscotch 50s tele too. They aren't the same quality as higher end Fenders, but for $300 it is something special.
I own the 2013 sunburst. Lucky to have purchased it used for 250$, modded with seymour duncans ("hot rails" in bridge). I'm using it most of time, despite the fact I have more expensive guitars, including MIM standard strat. It feels and plays great, the craft quality is amazing for the buck. The best-value instrument I've had!
I like how you play your own jam at the end of the video. I like everything except the neck gloss. That can easily be sanded to preference. I want one! Great video!
Had mine for 2 weeks now and I’m really happy with mine, it was setup perfect when I got it. The fret edges have been really well finished and so has the whole guitar. I bought a player series strat a few months ago and sent it back because I was un happy with it for $950 AUD and this CV is a all round better guitar hands done and I payed $400 AUD less. If anything I may sand the neck back a bit cause it’s a bit sticky especially in a high humidity season here in Australia but that’s the probably the only con I can fault it on
I had just bought the 50sCV Stratocaster in black and all I can say is that it's a great guitar. I love it so much I actually sold my MIM strat. I think this guitar is well worth the money and more. I'm surprised there not more expensive because they play really well. The only mod I did on the guitar was change the pickups. I put fender fat 50s in it because I didn't prefer the sound of the stock pickups, they sounded great but they were a little to bright and thin sounding to my liking. Overall squire has been putting out great guitars the past few years and the CV models are proof of that.
It seems that the guitars built in Indonesia and Vietnam seem to have a much higher level of build quality and obviously pride in the work that they do and the product that they build. The close-up of the nut makes me think it could be synthetic bone. It looked very nicely cut and dressed. . Impressive about the selector switch for sure and alnico pickups not ceramic. I like the look of the guitar neck colour and Design. I'm okay with the gloss, especially on the front. . The back can be slightly touched up if you need to. Not a fan of tobacco style Sunburst guitars But I'm sure they offer it In some other colors. How did those klusion style tuners feel to you? I would feel better with a set of machined Grover's on there that are Exact footprint replacement for them. So from my perspective, I would probably change the tuners and the output Jack As a bare minimum And I would completely Shield it And then it would be as good as just about any other Fender you could find, even at some higher price points. Doing this you can save yourself some money And end up with one sweet guitar.
Good review; I bought a 2019 50's CV in black with an upgrade in mind. I fitted the Obsidian vintage plus solderless assembly and replaced the bridge with a fender full size block and saddles.I copper shielded the cavities and fitted a shielded three ply pick guard.I like the pick ups and tuners so they stayed as is. Overall, it looks and sounds great, for a outlay of around £110 additional to purchase cost of £339.00
I have this same guitar and love the way it feels and sounds. It’s light and the neck and frets feel fantastic to me. I did install an “aged” pick guard that more closely matches the color of the pickup covers. I also installed brass roller saddles and really like the look and tone now. I’m just learning but this is a fantastic guitar for learning to play and I don’t plan on ever getting rid of it.
I have a korean squier strat from 1996. Bought new. Still looks and more importantly plays beautiful to this day. Completely stock. A dark maroon colour. I’ve played other squiers that have felt like toys in comparison.
Great video. Love my Classic Vibe 50's but had to do a fret job on it out of the box. Otherwise great guitar. The A3 Tonerider pickups are amazing and the tuners really hold the guitar in tune very well. Excellent guitar...one of my faves.
I'm so inlove with guitars 😭😭 but I don't have one so I'm stuck watching people play superb ones. I recently subscribed and also new to guitar -- I just know the basics. Thank you for your videos 🤩 such a candy for my eyes
@@landonbailey OMGGG I GOT NOTICED 🤧🤧🤧 watching from the Philippines. Thank you for the infos and experiences you share 😄 More power to your channel hehe
I just got mine. Same as yours. I own 2 MIM Strats, one with a Floyd. I really love the neck on my Squier. It feels as good as my MIM Strats, but different. The pine body is a neat touch. It has a brighter tone than alder. Not too much. Great guitar even if you have a few Fender Strats. No upgrades needed really.
I think of the CV's as being the guitars a musician graduate's into as an intermediate player. Maybe the first justifying our arrival as a serious artist.
Well, there are comments going back 4 years but I’ll add mine anyway. I bought one in January 2024. My number one criteria was lightweight but this one has got to be around 8lbs which is pretty heavy. I had seen some reviews of the 70’s CV Strat and they were always commenting on how light they were, I think they were around 7lbs which is about perfect. But I couldn’t get my hands on one so I decided to try the 50’s. It is definitely heavy and I also noticed after a few days that my thumb, on my fingerboard hand, was getting quite sore. I realized it’s from the glossy finish on the neck. I’ve got an ‘84 Tele Thinline and a Gibson 335 that have glossy necks and it never bothered me before. But in terms of a rock/blues player I am getting old so that’s probably why I don’t play either my Tele or 335 very much. They’re both over 8lbs. But with everything considered, I love this CV 50’s Strat. I got it locally and it is set up nicely. There’s a little bit of fret sprout but it plays beautifully. It has that Stratocaster feel and sound, more than any Fender Stratocaster I’ve ever played. It has 9’s on it and I tune down 1/2 tone. It’s fantastic
Just bought one of these 50s CV strats Bought the blonde cv tele and cannot understate the quality of it. I hope the strat is the same. I can't understand how Fender sell any player series whilst Squier are selling these CV's
After having a tele for a while now Im looking to score a decent Strat to mix it up. A classic vibe 60s and or a used mim player series is what Im looking to p/u without breaking the bank.
My guitar hero is John Mayer. His playing is just out of this world. He inspired me to pick up the electric guitar and I feel like I never stop learning from this guy.
@@landonbailey Thanks! I chose it due to your comparison video! Would love to win this one in the give away to have more sounds to noodle around with! Lol
You give the info that matters for anyone to make their own choice. It's like today nobody will take a risk on making their own choice - but they will pay out pain on the reviewer who does say what he thinks and feels. Their life will be somewhat ... dull. You speak truth as you find it. Good job.
Any Squier classic vibes I have bought have been great right out of the box even better than some Fender guitars I have bought, for the money Squier classic vibes are the way to go.
Nice Lando. It would be terrific to see edge rolling on the finger board. They can do it at this price point. Not hand rolled, but CNC run. Long gig=comfort! That is one thing that would sell the heck out of every non custom shop guitar. Thanks!
I bought a like-new used 50’s Fiesta Red Strat guitar, a little over 7 Pounds. I sanded the neck to address the heavy finish issue. I installed a bone nut snd had a setup done. It didn’t play like I wanted until I found the right strings and I fiddled with the set up. It intonates well and is expressive like Strats can be. But, the bridge pick-up is strident and, overall, the treble sound on the three pickups is a bit bright. (I cringe at ice picky trebles.). I had the bridge wired to the tone knob to help tame it, and I had a mini switch added to allow the bridge to be added to any other setting. I’ve been pleased with the guitar but I found myself tweaking the tone with the knobs and my pedals. After some years with it, I’m going to replace the wiring and pickups. I love the feel of the neck and the mechanics of the guitar, but I’m hoping to get a full, versatile sound that will quickly adjust without so much worry about both noise and a thin, biting treble. That being said, this Squier 50’s Strat is a fantastic guitar and even though It has some bothersome tonal issues, I can make it sound really fine. As is, the bridge+middle position is fantastic.
Got a classic vibe 60s body from stratosphere for a build, and i gotta say it's just as nice as my MIA. Couldn't help but notice the thinner trem block in yours. My 60s came with a full block, that looks like the old MIM standard series.The only gripe i have with mine is they could have drilled the trem claw screws at a little less of an angle.I cant really back them out that far so I,m using 2 springs instead of 3 to float it, which works because those squier springs are really high tension !!!
I purchased the exact same guitar, and I am pretty pleased with the look and the sounds coming from the guitar. What I am not so happy about was the tuners. They were all a bit different in resistance- some was very hard to turn, while others were very light. I replaced the with similar GOTOH sd-81 locking tuners which are much better quality. Also the frets needed leveling but still the action is very high. Note that I am in ni way a pro luthier, but know the basics of leveling and crowning 😏 The nut is real bone and will need a bit of work to get the string hight perfect - pretty common on budget guitars.
Amazing review! I am looking forward to get this guitar later this year. Just wanted to make a small correction: it IS bone, the thing with bone is that its density is not as uniform as other materials (tusq, brass, graphite), so you might get pieces of bone with different properties, it might be that in this case your guitar just happened to get a less dense part of the bone or that Squier is in general reserving the better pieces for higher end guitars. Either way, in these cases, synthethic materials tend to be better not only for the environment, but for quality control as well. Cheers from Mexico!
These are the new Indonesian run and I've noticed a few things better than the Chinese ones pre 2019. First, the switch is a lot better as you mentioned. The pots are still Alpha mini's, but they are good quality nonetheless, same for the jack - good stuff. Also I like how they cut the nut slot, lacquered the neck and then insert the nut. On the old ones, the nut was inserted and then the neck was lacquered, which results in chipping of the finish when you're replacing it. The old ones have imo better pickups - toneriders, and the body wood was Alder instead of Pine/Nato. Your Tele is an example of the Crafted in China old ones.
Really hope that next year Landon reaches 50k subscribers, u got really good content. You make the best reviews i´ve found from the squier classic vibe series.
So I weighed my Classic Vibe '50s Strat... my weighs 3.34 kg (7.36 lb) with a strap and locks on. So call it 7 lb. bare. I have not noticed any stickiness on the neck, but I did get it in the fall, so not much humidity to deal with yet. Anyway, I think it is a great guitar without any reference to price. Throw that consideration in, and it's unbeatable.
A great guitar. Thanks for the honest and comprehensive review. I feel like I will be well informed when I eventually get around to trying one. I will definitely be recapping on your previous episodes whilst simultaneously looking forward to your new content.
My experience was the same as yours, except my nut is bone. This guitar playes like a dream AND the trem stays in tune......the first standard one that I ever had that does. Next is a CV 70's P-Bass.......
Hi...I have owned many many guitars in my life...I gotta say...these Classic Vibes are extremely well made...With very few inexpensive upgrades " nut".."Pots"...You have a very professional guitar...I have a USA Standard Stratocaster that feels like a tank..I just bought the "Blonde Mary Kay" finished Model Pine Blonde transparent and it feels as good as my 83 JV Stratocaster. ..out of the US or this Classic Vibe I'd rather play the Classic Vibe on stage.... .I have 4 Classic Vibe Squier guitars 3 Telecasters and this Stratocaster. ...Nice.
The new classic vibes have a bone nut, at least my mustang does. Glad to see I'm not the only one who rates the CV's along side the JV's or in my case better than the JV I had.
@@phildale8451 Hey fantastic. ..I think these CV will be the collectable guitar of the future. ..All my Chinese CV have bone nuts but the last CV Indonesian has plastic nut...but the rest is the same as Chinese guitars...PS i agree. ..I honestly think these are better than JVs...all the JVs Ii have owned lack in the fret area...they all have soft steel and divots in every fret...the CV dont suffer that problem...I am buying as many CV as I can...better than money in the bank!
With a proper set up (helps any guitar) the Squier Classic Vibe series are a great guitar. I have a Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI that I got about 9 months to a year ago. It is a great instrument and very helpful in playing many of the songs by The Cure, since they used a Fender Bass VI in many of the songs that they wrote. Thanks for the informative and entertaining videos Landon.
Looks & sounds great. Squiers are generally better than their reputation. The CV series is fantastic.
Excelentes guitarras!!!
I have the 60s CV the Purple on but one of the new ones for the larger frets and tone control also the nicer fit inlays and new finish on neck, not so yellow
The classic VIBE series is the best sub £500 guitar on the market period. Especially the Tele. Squier have really nailed it with this series.
@@fender1000100 not even close to true. They are decent but if you do some research you'll be shocked. Sterling ct50 is the best guitar for under $500 currently. They are incredible I'm every sense. Also g&l legacy series is better than the classic vibe
Squier has a good reputation though? They're THE go to budget brand for people who want a solid guitar for not much money
I bought a Squire for my grand son's 16th birthday. That was 17 years ago. When he joined the Mounties about 5 years ago, he left it with me. I just picked it up to play for the first time in about a year. It's still in tune. It's very playable and sounds great. I was always impressed by it.
that's really cool. thanks for sharing
I just bought this guitar. It is me first electric guitar
And when I was testing guitars in the store, I was really impressed by how comfortable the guitar felt in my hands. The neck and body was about the perfect size. Gloss Polyester finish for me was a nice finish 👍
congrats!
It's my first electric guitar, too. I intended to buy a different one, but in the end I got this one
I love that glossy maple fretboard there’s just something about it that just gives it such a smooth look
I've had my CV 50s strat in fiesta red now for a couple weeks and it's awesome. I've played and had all kinds of axes for over 20 years and these are the best bang for your buck! Great review bro!
hey thanks! I love the fiesta, I didn't realize until after that they had that colour!
@@landonbailey Ahhhh. The Andertons review of CV strats.
I have this guitar and I love it. It's beautiful, affordable and sounds great!
Totally agree!
I just got mine yesterday and can confirm that it sounds as amazing as it looks and it looks even better in person.
nice! ya it's a great model
How are you enjoying it now? I am thinking of getting one...
@@BigBSinclair I still like it a lot and it’s overall great for the price and It looks, feels and sounds great but I will admit that I had some issues. The bridge that came in the guitar was somehow partially damage in shipping which made it somewhat unplayable. I ended up replacing it with a fender bridge which sounded much better than the stock one and wasn’t too difficult. I did have to do a bit of searching as well for the proper trem bar that match since the squier trem bar was too large to fit the fender bridge. I think I was just a bit unlucky with the one I got but I still think the guitar is really worth the money you should definitely buy it!
I've been listening to different guitars Fender and Squiers and now I'm still just listening, Beautiful.
Got myself a Squier Bullet HSS & now saving for Squier CV.
I just got this guitar as my first electric guitar on my 19th birthday and it's amazing.
Looks amazing, this guitar model it's my favorite, with this kind of neck maple fingerboard, I'm loving
Simply amazing and beautiful....would love to get one myself! I just have a beginner kit Squeir. Not a great guitar, but I’m still grateful to have it.
I've been wanting to try one of these out for a while now. The classic vibe line, both strats and teles, seem to be pretty legit.
They really are but the problem I see is you can get mim fender for a little more money. Definitely a used one but a lot of people want crazy prices for used gear that it just isn't worth. These guitars do rock. It's crazy the bang for the buck you can get with these. Some people really want the fender logo but fuck it. The way you play is worth more than a logo.
i've been using this guitar for my gig over a year everyday trust me guys this is one of the best low budget guitar in the market. You get vintage sounds of course but compare to modern sounds i think i like vintage more. it gives you smoother sound and kind of nostalgic modern sound if you use with modern amps or pedals. This guitar is worth buying !!!!
Couldn't agree more!
Dude...if I was a thirteen yr old punk again, I would be all over that...back in the ‘80’s all the guitars we had to choose from (that we could afford) were totally crap...it is an amazing time to be a guitarist....actually its quite overwhelming with ALL the choices available....love the honest review my brother!!!!
ya there's so much good low budget gear now
I bought mine back around 2010-11. Made in China. Sunburst. Looks and plays fantastic. It sat in its case for the past 10 years. I only got it out last week and the bugger is still in perfect tune !
Squier Classic Vibes are terrific! Pure sunshine! Indonesia is the new Japan.
Love the CV line. Everything I've played from the Classic Vibe series has been great.
These Classic Vibe guitars are really good for the money. Love them.
I'm thinking about buying one of these and after watching a few videos and this one, I have no doubts at all. Looks and sounds great for the price 👍🏻
Good choice!
Love the hell outta that finish!!!!!! I Have ALWAYS wanted a Maple neck guitar as well...all of mine are Rosewood!!!
I have just got one today exactly the same. It`s beautifully made and sounds great.
Very nice!
I would learn to play just because this guitar is a total package that makes me smile! Of course, Id have to have its brother, the Tele Classic Vibe!
I love the Classic Vibe look and sound. That one is a beauty. Best part, it has my initials CV.
Ayyyyyy it has my initials too
Who cares dude
@@jesuslopez6873 apparently you do
I have seen so many Squier Strats and have modded some for students with better pots and a proper switch. Often, that is all you need to get going.
Played a Classic Vibe Jazzmaster today and was really impressed. It felt more lively than the US Modern I tried a few weeks back. I sometimes think Fender overthink their modern models in an attempt to make a more middle of the road version.
I have had a squier cv 50 telecaster for a year now and its my favorite, i just ordered the same cv 50 stratocaster in this video. They truly are great guitars.
nice! they are both solid guitars
I have a Squire Classic Vibe Jaguar in surf green and it is a fantastic guitar. Just placed an order for a Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster in fiesta red. Squiers in the past were considered junk guitars, not the case now, the quality is really good, especially those made in Indonesia.
Bought a 60’s CV strat and found the pickups to be sterile. No mojo. I immediately upgraded the whole pickguard and electronics from a 2017 Fender Professional V-Mod. Now it’s got a unique identity. Thanks for the vids. Fellow Canadian
Rock on!
that sunburst is gorgeous and the Classic Vibe series are just amazing value.
love the classic vibes! ive had my 50s classic vibe strat since 2016 and wouldnt dream of getting rid of it. Some good content here! keep em coming 👍👍🎸🎸
thanks!
Here in 2023. I still have my 50s Stratocaster CV exactly like that one, made in China around 2016. And I still love it. I also still have my 50s CV blackguard butterscotch Telecaster made in China around 2015. Also amazing. Total bang for your buck guitars. I’m never trading mine.
I found one of the older Chinese models for $300 last week. I have the butterscotch 50s tele too. They aren't the same quality as higher end Fenders, but for $300 it is something special.
I own the 2013 sunburst. Lucky to have purchased it used for 250$, modded with seymour duncans ("hot rails" in bridge). I'm using it most of time, despite the fact I have more expensive guitars, including MIM standard strat. It feels and plays great, the craft quality is amazing for the buck. The best-value instrument I've had!
Thanks for sharing
The CV is awesome but I have to mention how super amazing awesome That Vox AC15 always sounds
I like how you play your own jam at the end of the video. I like everything except the neck gloss. That can easily be sanded to preference. I want one! Great video!
ya that gloss comes off easily
about the sticky guitar neck problem, my solution to it is put car polish wax on the back. Works like a charm!
Came here after the Q&A. Very informative. You’ve got a great future in this UA-cam thing 👍 thanks for the help
I love the look and the sound of the pickups of the guitar love it.
Always wanted a CV.. This guit feels amazing and it sounds terrific!
It’s so pretty! I love strats, my first guitar was a strat Wich I put a dragon sticker on the fretboard. It’s very lovely!
ON the fretboard? Isn't that annoying when you are playing ?
@@savethewhales7256 it has cuts where the frets are, so it doesn’t cause an issue
I appreciate the video's, just bought the Squier Classic Vibe 50s blonde Telecaster, Fiesta Red Strat and the Walnut Starcaster. Thanks, good job.
Very nice!
Had mine for 2 weeks now and I’m really happy with mine, it was setup perfect when I got it. The fret edges have been really well finished and so has the whole guitar. I bought a player series strat a few months ago and sent it back because I was un happy with it for $950 AUD and this CV is a all round better guitar hands done and I payed $400 AUD less. If anything I may sand the neck back a bit cause it’s a bit sticky especially in a high humidity season here in Australia but that’s the probably the only con I can fault it on
I had just bought the 50sCV Stratocaster in black and all I can say is that it's a great guitar. I love it so much I actually sold my MIM strat. I think this guitar is well worth the money and more. I'm surprised there not more expensive because they play really well. The only mod I did on the guitar was change the pickups. I put fender fat 50s in it because I didn't prefer the sound of the stock pickups, they sounded great but they were a little to bright and thin sounding to my liking. Overall squire has been putting out great guitars the past few years and the CV models are proof of that.
It seems that the guitars built in Indonesia and Vietnam seem to have a much higher level of build quality and obviously pride in the work that they do and the product that they build. The close-up of the nut makes me think it could be synthetic bone. It looked very nicely cut and dressed. . Impressive about the selector switch for sure and alnico pickups not ceramic. I like the look of the guitar neck colour and Design. I'm okay with the gloss, especially on the front. . The back can be slightly touched up if you need to. Not a fan of tobacco style Sunburst guitars But I'm sure they offer it In some other colors. How did those klusion style tuners feel to you? I would feel better with a set of machined Grover's on there that are Exact footprint replacement for them. So from my perspective, I would probably change the tuners and the output Jack As a bare minimum And I would completely Shield it And then it would be as good as just about any other Fender you could find, even at some higher price points. Doing this you can save yourself some money And end up with one sweet guitar.
Good review; I bought a 2019 50's CV in black with an upgrade in mind. I fitted the Obsidian vintage plus solderless assembly and replaced the bridge with a fender full size block and saddles.I copper shielded the cavities and fitted a shielded three ply pick guard.I like the pick ups and tuners so they stayed as is.
Overall, it looks and sounds great, for a outlay of around £110 additional to purchase cost of £339.00
I think there is a glitch on PMT's website... there are two listings for this guitar , one at £299 and the other says "Clearance" £449 ! 🤪
Your level of review, production, personality , style, etc. is Sooo high & exactly how I want to see & would execute myself.
Bravo, Landon❕✌🏻
thanks!
Love these deep dives. Sounds excellent.
The classic vibes are really great. Squire has been hitting a homerun with these. Id play gigs with them.😎😎😎
Great comprehensive and detailed review. I'd like to see a follow up now years later please.
I no longer have this model!
I have this same guitar and love the way it feels and sounds. It’s light and the neck and frets feel fantastic to me. I did install an “aged” pick guard that more closely matches the color of the pickup covers. I also installed brass roller saddles and really like the look and tone now. I’m just learning but this is a fantastic guitar for learning to play and I don’t plan on ever getting rid of it.
I haven't yet played the newer CV strats. I have a 2016 60's CV. And wow. 100% stock.Mine actually has full size 250 pots.
I really like the classic vibes, and as always Landon's reviews/info are informative (& with a great sense of humor)!
I love the two-tone sunburst of the 50s!♥️🤘🏻
My classic vibe 50 s strat is the best strat I have ever played and that includes American models.
I have a korean squier strat from 1996. Bought new. Still looks and more importantly plays beautiful to this day. Completely stock. A dark maroon colour. I’ve played other squiers that have felt like toys in comparison.
nice! sounds solid 🎸👍
Great review! Thanks for playing it in a mix, too 🎸
Love mine,its 3 yrs old,super nice
Great video. Love my Classic Vibe 50's but had to do a fret job on it out of the box. Otherwise great guitar. The A3 Tonerider pickups are amazing and the tuners really hold the guitar in tune very well. Excellent guitar...one of my faves.
I have been wanting to try one of these Classic Vibes.
Thank you for giving away such a beautiful Guitar. Gonna make someone very happy!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I'm so inlove with guitars 😭😭 but I don't have one so I'm stuck watching people play superb ones. I recently subscribed and also new to guitar -- I just know the basics.
Thank you for your videos 🤩 such a candy for my eyes
cheers!
@@landonbailey OMGGG I GOT NOTICED 🤧🤧🤧 watching from the Philippines. Thank you for the infos and experiences you share 😄 More power to your channel hehe
hey no problem! take care
I just got mine. Same as yours. I own 2 MIM Strats, one with a Floyd. I really love the neck on my Squier. It feels as good as my MIM Strats, but different. The pine body is a neat touch. It has a brighter tone than alder. Not too much. Great guitar even if you have a few Fender Strats. No upgrades needed really.
What are your thoughts on the Classic Vibe Series?
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0:00 - Hello
2:40 - Walkthrough and Specs
3:42 Weight
3:57 - Pickup Resistance
4:44 - Body Cavity Search
9:47 - Clean Sound Samples Guitar Only - Vox AC15
10:42 - Edge of Breakup Sound Samples Guitar Only - Vox AC15
11:25 - Dirt Sound Samples Guitar Only - Vox AC15
13:02 - Playing in a Mix
14:20 - Summary: Pros and Cons
I play a later model cv 60s strat and it is my number 1. I play in a lot of bars and no one has ever complained.
I don't think. I just got boner when I unboxed it. Going for tele, but not sure yet will it be CV or Affinity.
I think of the CV's as being the guitars a musician graduate's into as an intermediate player. Maybe the first justifying our arrival as a serious artist.
I know this is 2 years old, but nice review. I just bought one for $275 on Labor Day sale to play at home, we'll see!
Well, there are comments going back 4 years but I’ll add mine anyway. I bought one in January 2024. My number one criteria was lightweight but this one has got to be around 8lbs which is pretty heavy. I had seen some reviews of the 70’s CV Strat and they were always commenting on how light they were, I think they were around 7lbs which is about perfect. But I couldn’t get my hands on one so I decided to try the 50’s. It is definitely heavy and I also noticed after a few days that my thumb, on my fingerboard hand, was getting quite sore. I realized it’s from the glossy finish on the neck.
I’ve got an ‘84 Tele Thinline and a Gibson 335 that have glossy necks and it never bothered me before. But in terms of a rock/blues player I am getting old so that’s probably why I don’t play either my Tele or 335 very much. They’re both over 8lbs.
But with everything considered, I love this CV 50’s Strat. I got it locally and it is set up nicely. There’s a little bit of fret sprout but it plays beautifully. It has that Stratocaster feel and sound, more than any Fender
Stratocaster I’ve ever played.
It has 9’s on it and I tune down 1/2 tone. It’s fantastic
I don't usually play guitar, but this was the model I enjoyed the most at the guitar store. Even more than the american Fenders!
I have a 50’s CV and installed a treble bleed. Sounds killer.
Better than the other fenders
@@aliengrey6052 different. It just sounds better at lower volume. So it really only makes a difference if you “ride” your volume pot.
It's sounds so good and looks so beautiful!!! I wish I can get this someday. Happy holidays everyone.
Just bought one of these 50s CV strats Bought the blonde cv tele and cannot understate the quality of it. I hope the strat is the same. I can't understand how Fender sell any player series whilst Squier are selling these CV's
My Pine body Tele, Modern Player Plus is amazingly heavy too! sounds and plays great but it´s a brick. Nice revue Landon.
ya I held one of those a few years back and it was heavy. thanks!
After having a tele for a while now Im looking to score a decent Strat to mix it up. A classic vibe 60s and or a used mim player series is what Im looking to p/u without breaking the bank.
My guitar hero is John Mayer. His playing is just out of this world. He inspired me to pick up the electric guitar and I feel like I never stop learning from this guy.
Thats nice buddy but you should comment on the other video as he isnt gonna read any here
@@scytheworks6297 I appreciate the comment man. I realized I posted this on the wrong video. Thanks! :)
@@Vixoxbit yeah. No problem man.
This is a sick guitar. I’m getting my first guitar for Christmas this year, a butterscotch telecaster, and can’t wait to start learning
Good choice!
@@landonbailey Thanks! I chose it due to your comparison video! Would love to win this one in the give away to have more sounds to noodle around with! Lol
You give the info that matters for anyone to make their own choice. It's like today nobody will take a risk on making their own choice - but they will pay out pain on the reviewer who does say what he thinks and feels. Their life will be somewhat ... dull. You speak truth as you find it. Good job.
Any Squier classic vibes I have bought have been great right out of the box even better than some Fender guitars I have bought, for the money Squier classic vibes are the way to go.
Dude, you make that guitar sing...sweet tunes. Sounds good clean and DIRTY thru that Vox.
Hey, thanks!
Nice Lando. It would be terrific to see edge rolling on the finger board. They can do it at this price point. Not hand rolled, but CNC run. Long gig=comfort! That is one thing that would sell the heck out of every non custom shop guitar. Thanks!
Great review. Polished, complete, and insightful.
Timestamps are priceless, thank you!!
The entire classic vibe series is killer good, would love to own a 50s classic vibe strat
I bought a like-new used 50’s Fiesta Red Strat guitar, a little over 7 Pounds. I sanded the neck to address the heavy finish issue. I installed a bone nut snd had a setup done. It didn’t play like I wanted until I found the right strings and I fiddled with the set up. It intonates well and is expressive like Strats can be. But, the bridge pick-up is strident and, overall, the treble sound on the three pickups is a bit bright. (I cringe at ice picky trebles.). I had the bridge wired to the tone knob to help tame it, and I had a mini switch added to allow the bridge to be added to any other setting. I’ve been pleased with the guitar but I found myself tweaking the tone with the knobs and my pedals. After some years with it, I’m going to replace the wiring and pickups. I love the feel of the neck and the mechanics of the guitar, but I’m hoping to get a full, versatile sound that will quickly adjust without so much worry about both noise and a thin, biting treble. That being said, this Squier 50’s Strat is a fantastic guitar and even though It has some bothersome tonal issues, I can make it sound really fine. As is, the bridge+middle position is fantastic.
Got a classic vibe 60s body from stratosphere for a build, and i gotta say it's just as nice as my MIA. Couldn't help but notice the thinner trem block in yours. My 60s came with a full block, that looks like the old MIM standard series.The only gripe i have with mine is they could have drilled the trem claw screws at a little less of an angle.I cant really back them out that far so I,m using 2 springs instead of 3 to float it, which works because those squier springs are really high tension !!!
ya the 3 springs in this one are really firm. Stratosphere is great!
Its one beautiful peace of history😍😍
I purchased the exact same guitar, and I am pretty pleased with the look and the sounds coming from the guitar. What I am not so happy about was the tuners. They were all a bit different in resistance- some was very hard to turn, while others were very light. I replaced the with similar GOTOH sd-81 locking tuners which are much better quality.
Also the frets needed leveling but still the action is very high. Note that I am in ni way a pro luthier, but know the basics of leveling and crowning 😏
The nut is real bone and will need a bit of work to get the string hight perfect - pretty common on budget guitars.
I just bought one of these online to go with my 40th anniversary tele squire .I can't wait to see her delivered too my house
have fun!
@@landonbailey it arrived today and it's everything I wanted in my first Strat
It's a Awesome guitar i like the 50s vibe would loo good in my stable
Amazing review! I am looking forward to get this guitar later this year.
Just wanted to make a small correction: it IS bone, the thing with bone is that its density is not as uniform as other materials (tusq, brass, graphite), so you might get pieces of bone with different properties, it might be that in this case your guitar just happened to get a less dense part of the bone or that Squier is in general reserving the better pieces for higher end guitars. Either way, in these cases, synthethic materials tend to be better not only for the environment, but for quality control as well.
Cheers from Mexico!
These are the new Indonesian run and I've noticed a few things better than the Chinese ones pre 2019. First, the switch is a lot better as you mentioned. The pots are still Alpha mini's, but they are good quality nonetheless, same for the jack - good stuff. Also I like how they cut the nut slot, lacquered the neck and then insert the nut. On the old ones, the nut was inserted and then the neck was lacquered, which results in chipping of the finish when you're replacing it.
The old ones have imo better pickups - toneriders, and the body wood was Alder instead of Pine/Nato. Your Tele is an example of the Crafted in China old ones.
Really hope that next year Landon reaches 50k subscribers, u got really good content. You make the best reviews i´ve found from the squier classic vibe series.
Great review and demo! This one’s on my short list to pick up. Going to get the white one though.
Very nice review. This guitar has everything I need so this will probably be my next guitar. Thanks...
So I weighed my Classic Vibe '50s Strat... my weighs 3.34 kg (7.36 lb) with a strap and locks on. So call it 7 lb. bare. I have not noticed any stickiness on the neck, but I did get it in the fall, so not much humidity to deal with yet. Anyway, I think it is a great guitar without any reference to price. Throw that consideration in, and it's unbeatable.
Had the exact one years ago when they first came out . Want another now . Cant find one anywhere . I'll take yours . How soon can you drop it off ?
The Squier Classic Vibe series is great.
I like the gloss neck
It's a beautiful guitar that sounds great and looks great. That's all that matters. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for watching!
Wow looks nice and definitely sounds nice would love to have one!!!
A great guitar.
Thanks for the honest and comprehensive review. I feel like I will be well informed when I eventually get around to trying one. I will definitely be recapping on your previous episodes whilst simultaneously looking forward to your new content.
My experience was the same as yours, except my nut is bone. This guitar playes like a dream AND the trem stays in tune......the first standard one that I ever had that does.
Next is a CV 70's P-Bass.......
Hi...I have owned many many guitars in my life...I gotta say...these Classic Vibes are extremely well made...With very few inexpensive upgrades " nut".."Pots"...You have a very professional guitar...I have a USA Standard Stratocaster that feels like a tank..I just bought the "Blonde Mary Kay" finished Model Pine Blonde transparent and it feels as good as my 83 JV Stratocaster. ..out of the US or this Classic Vibe I'd rather play the Classic Vibe on stage.... .I have 4 Classic Vibe Squier guitars 3 Telecasters and this Stratocaster. ...Nice.
The new classic vibes have a bone nut, at least my mustang does. Glad to see I'm not the only one who rates the CV's along side the JV's or in my case better than the JV I had.
@@phildale8451 Hey fantastic. ..I think these CV will be the collectable guitar of the future. ..All my Chinese CV have bone nuts but the last CV Indonesian has plastic nut...but the rest is the same as Chinese guitars...PS i agree. ..I honestly think these are better than JVs...all the JVs Ii have owned lack in the fret area...they all have soft steel and divots in every fret...the CV dont suffer that problem...I am buying as many CV as I can...better than money in the bank!
Had to come back and see this deep dive. Someone will be very happy with that. You’ll reach 50 soon enough hang in there.
I want one! I love strats, Hopefully I can get one soon
With a proper set up (helps any guitar) the Squier Classic Vibe series are a great guitar. I have a Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI that I got about 9 months to a year ago. It is a great instrument and very helpful in playing many of the songs by The Cure, since they used a Fender Bass VI in many of the songs that they wrote. Thanks for the informative and entertaining videos Landon.