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Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster Electric Guitar

Pine body. Vintage-tint gloss-maple neck. AlNiCo III pickups. Vintage style tuners and string-thru-body bridge.

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"The only blonde allowed in my bed room....." submitted August 3, 2011

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Musical Background: hobbyist....songwriter
Music Style: blues rock, southern rock, classic rock
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Sound: Sounds like a deeper, huskier voiced tele.....the kind of guitar sound you want to hear in a smoky blues bar! I like the middle position and neck position best although the bridge is great for cleaner sounds. It everything I had hoped for for the style of music I enjoy.....blues rock, classic rock, southern rock...even some progressive. It sounds good acoustically and amped. Feature: Allen wrench. A better nut would have been nice but I am thinking about installing a brass nut anyway(to go along with the brass bridge pieces). Knobs and switch feel solid....good response from turning the tone knob. I can get any sound I need from it. Overall I am impressed with all of the hardware. Some have mentioned replacing the black pick guard, but I don't know....a dark tortoise shell might look pretty bad ass! These are alnico 3 pickups...not 5's.....they sound great!! Ease of Use: The tone knob works great like I said. I love the neck and bends are easy enough...I may get a pro set up done to lower the action a bit...but very nice as is. I unpacked it, tuned it and it plays extremely well believe it or knot....intonation is great. Quality: The butterscotch blonde is gorgeous...I was not able to find even the tiniest flaw....and I looked hard!! The neck joint is tight and clean....frets are seated nicely and finished well...I can't find any thing wrong with this guitar!! I was a little hesitant about buying a Squier but I am very glad I did...this guitar is under-priced period. Value: I know there are alot of 400 dollar and under guitars on the market...but I don't think this guitar has much competition in quality until you get into the higher priced MIM's or even made in USA Fender tele's....yes...I said it....and I believe it. Manufacturer Support: Haven't had to deal with Fender but I am sure they would be fine. ZZounds has been very good to deal with...this is my third purchase from them and there will be others. About to buy an amp from them. The Wow Factor: It's the only blonde in my bedroom right now!! Beautiful guitar....I love the butterscotch blonde....perfect finish and the neck is down right pretty. Squier did a great job on this guitar. This one is definitely a keeper. Overall: I am keeping it as long as I can play...then I will pass it on to someone deserving....many years down the road. I will probably buy another of the Squier CV series....one of the Strats. It is fun to play and makes me want to play more...a very good thing. If lost or stolen I would buy another one and hope it was every bit as good as this one. Get a hard shell case for this guitar...it deserves it.
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"Totally floored!!! It's a Squier!!!???" submitted April 14, 2011

By a customer from hotmail.com
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Musical Background: Active musician
Music Style: Indie rock
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Sound: This guitar sounds really great. If you're looking for that true "tele" sound, this guitar will definitely not disappoint. I was expecting the single-coil pickups to be noisy while playing through my distortion pedal (Fulltone Full drive 2) but the buzzing was very very minimal. Country, blues, rock, this guitar sounds great in all situations. Feature: The glossy neck is straight as an arrow. It's a seriously beautifully made and good looking guitar. Ease of Use: Plays excellent. The action and fret height was great right out of the box. No fret buzz what so ever. Quality: Cosmetically superb. I am surprised this is a Squier. I will totally take this on the road. I played it for 3 hours today and it barely went out of tune. The tuners are very decent and seem very durable. Value: GREAT bang for the buck. I would choose this over a MIM Tele any day of the week. The Wow Factor: Super sexy! I love seeing the wood grain through the finish. Overall: I expect to be satisfied with this for a very long time. If this were lost or stolen a would buy another one just like it right away. I have no complaints whatsoever.
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"This IS a Real Tele!" submitted November 20, 2011

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Musical Background: Guitar - Professional
Music Style: rock,metal,classic
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Sound: This is the shcoker in guitars for the past 20 years. I am a USA Guitar Only type of guy... I don't ever consider MIM, MIC or MIJ. This guitar completely caught me off guard! If you are a tele fan, you have to play this. The only thing you will have to do is get over the name on the headstock. It doesn't play good for a $300 guitar, it plays good PERIOD! Feature: The neck is star of this guitar... It is AMAZING! The pick ups actually really good. I did change them out to Texas Specials, upgraded the switch and put an oil and paper capacitor... The guitar smoke my other USA made Tele's.... Ease of Use: It is a Tele... Unmistakable... Quality: You have to completely remove the fact out of your brain that its a squier... Like I said, people that say "it plays good for a $300 guitar" are wrong! It plays good PERIOD! The Wow Factor: Looks and sound are perfect! Overall: I imagine for years to come... I would absolutely replace if stolen...
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"Forget the price ,Forget the label ,Love the guitar !!!" submitted September 24, 2009

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Musical Background: Pro Musician ,and band leader of The Ground Zero Band
Music Style: Rock ,blues ,with a hint of surf overtones .
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Sound: If you forget about the low price and the name on the headstock ,you will be in Tele heaven with this guitar !!It rated the Editor's Pick in the current edition of Guitar Player magazine . This axe has all the clean chicken picking sound ,bluesy vibe ,and the charateristic spank of a great Tele .It is a simple but extremely versitle axe ,and suitable for just about all styles of music you hear .The pick-ups are Alinco 3's and are very punchy .The straight grained pine body really gives a feel for the sound Mr. Leo Fender was trying to achieve on his first tele prototypes . Feature: I really like the pine body very much ,the pick-ups ,hardware ,etc. are really quite good quality .With the 3 position toogle ,the axe remains true to its roots .A very nice looking little package for players of any skill level. Ease of Use: A manual would be useful for a novice player ,my guitar didn't come with one ,but I downloaded it off the Squier web site .As stsated before ,it is a simple axe to use ,and with a little time it is very easy to get the tones you desire .This axe is one you won't get tired of or outgrow .It is a keeper ! Quality: I give the Classic Vibe a 9 only because the truss rod was loose on mine when it arrived .While personally this was no big issue for me (I have played for 50 years ,and am resonably competent on set-ups ),it is a project I would not recommend to a beginner .I would have a tech set the action to my liking for a $20 or so .The intonation was fine,fit and finish impeccable .I expect with proper care that this guitar will last .As far as reliabilty goes , I would perform professionally with this axe ,and defitely will use it for some tracks on our next CD. Value: This is head and shoulders above anything on the market in its price range .I truly prefer it soundwise to my American made tele!! Manufacturer Support: I don't really know as I have not had the occassion to call for service with this guitar .I will say however that my past dealings with Squier have been pleasant ,professional ,and very helpful if I needed a part ,or had a question . The Wow Factor: It hits the 50's vibe right on the mark .If you like teles ,and who doesn't,you will fall in love with this instrument . Overall: If this axe was stolen ,I would definitely buy a replacement .I know I will not EVER get tired of this guitar .I am so happy I bought this model .I think it is going to be a big seller . Looks ,price ,and performance -What more could you ask for ?
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"Fantastic!" submitted October 20, 2010

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Musical Background: hobbyist, been in the music retail business a number of years
Music Style: Erstwhile metalhead, current blues afficiando.
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Sound: Classic Tele sound! Snarls like a mean junkyard dog on the bridge pickup and a smoldering blues tone on the neck pickup. In between you get a chimey sound with enough grit to make it sizzle. Just add the smell of whiskey and the smoke filled air and you'll be bringing the heat behind the chickenwire on the roadhouse stage. Feature: True to the theme of "Classic Vibe" it's got two single coils, a thick 1-ply pickguard, and "double shot" brass saddles with string through body. A cool vintage style washer string tree, yellow tinted maple neck and an authentic pine body (just like the originals) complete the package. Simplicity defined...just as Leo Fender designed it sixty years ago. Ease of Use: I'd almost forgotten how much "fun" changing strings on vintage style top loading tuners really is. Plug it into a good ol' tube amp and play until your fingers fall off. Quality: This is perhaps the most surprising feature. Crafted in China and $350? How could this be quality? But this thing is probably the best built Tele I've seen, owned, or played in years. NOTHING on this guitar says "cheap" or "inexpensive". The finish is very heavily glossed and I've seen people give it lukewarm reviews because of that, but go on down to your local musical toy store and pick up a genuine Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster Reissue and what do you see? Yep, a heavily glossed finish! Value: You've gotta be kiddin' me! This guitar is the best value out there. Feels, sounds and plays better than most Fenders I've tried recently (Not to be negative toward the real Fenders. It's just that this guitar is that good!) Manufacturer Support: Don't know...My Chinese vocabulary barely gets me through ordering from a takeout menu, so I guess I'd be SOL if I needed to call the factory in China with any technical questions. Fender, however, is very helpful with Customer Support (via telephone. Never tried emailing 'em). The Wow Factor: There seems to be quite a variance in the finish on these. I've seen 'em with an off white finish. Some with the wood grain showing through and some more opaque. Mine is very yellowish tinted and only slightly opaque. Very good looking with the tinted maple neck. Overall: Coincidentally, this Tele arrived the same day that my special order Fender Custom Shop '60s Strat arrived. You'd think I'd be all excited about the Strat. Well, I am. But I'm equally as excited about this great Tele. So much so that I'm gonna order at least the Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster. And maybe some other Classic Vibes as well. Believe the hype. It really is that good!
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"The Best Deal to be had in an electric guitar, hands down." submitted May 29, 2011

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Musical Background: Life-long Music Hobbyist
Music Style: No easy label
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Sound: The Tele sound I wanted is right there. Feature: The quality of materials is top notch. Ease of Use: Construction is precise and solid; very resonant body; solid bridge. Quality: Can't fault it. Value: Absolutely unbeatable for the price. I want to collect all the Classic Vibe guitars. Manufacturer Support: No need to contact the company. The Wow Factor: It looks exactly like it's supposed to. Overall: I am completely satisfied with this instrument.
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"Get the best for a lot less!" submitted November 22, 2009

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Musical Background: retired musician, recording engineer
Music Style: blues, jazz,r&b, funk,gospel
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Sound: This guitar has met my expectations in every way. It can hang with the best of 'em. Very versitile, you can use this guitar for almost any kind of musical style. I like the way Squire captured that vintage sound in an affordable package. It's a keeper. Sweet right out of the box. The clarity and detail of the sound that comes from this one is nothin' but the truth. Feature: If you know Telecasters, it's pretty simple. The pick ups are clean, a bit average in output, but that's not a problem. The entire body, and neck finish look great. I AM going to change the original pick up selector switch to a heavier switchcraft one. I believe it'll hold up better. The volume and tone pots are smooth, and tight. Ease of Use: Other than what I stated, I'm not changing a thing. Very comfortable to play, and the action is on the money for me. Quality: I'd expect to have this as long as I'm here. I've got other axes to keep it company. I don't gig anymore, but it'll get plenty of studio work. If I needed to do live work, I'm sure this Tele will hang in there. Squire nailed on this one. No complaints here. Value: Great value for the money. Can't beat it at all. You shouldn't have to get a second mortgage on your home, or sell your car to get a decent guitar. Manufacturer Support: Can't comment on this as I never had to use them, and hope I never do. Overall: This guitar does everything I expected, and then some. If it were lost or heaven forbid, stolen, I'd would get another one, and pray it's like this one. For it's price range it's a great value. I don't care whats on the headstock, it belongs to me! I paid for it. If someone has a problem with that......take me on a shoppng spree, and buy me the guitar you think I should have.
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"Tele lover!!" submitted June 16, 2011

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Musical Background: In a band
Music Style: Rock
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Sound: its a good clean sound which is gd for me!! and plays well through a fender amp Feature: It only has 3 bridges so it is more basic than the stratocaster Ease of Use: Very easy to play!! almost plays itself Quality: The volume and tone bolts come lose so i glued mine on!!! its broken once when the jacksocket came out of place!! Value: Rip off got it for £220!!! but accessories (case and strap) cost more Manufacturer Support: i didnt go to the company but i went to avalon and they said it wod cost £60!! so i got a builder to fix and its been fine ever since!!! The Wow Factor: Performed at disco and all the girls were telling me how much they liked it!! very sexy
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