2020 Squier Classic Vibe 50’s Stratocaster

Playing through a 1974 Deluxe Reverb.

[@alexlazarescu3869]

I dont mind blues licks in guitar demos, but if they could a little more creative like this guy is, the world would be a better place lol.

[@alexlazarescu3869]

@@ArthurSutherland 🤔

[@ArthurSutherland]

@@alexlazarescu3869 Sorry dude, read it wrong :)

[@alexlazarescu3869]

@@ArthurSutherland no worries, i thought that might have been the case haha

[@steppenpark5254]

@@ArthurSutherland don't feel bad..I did too there for a sec haha

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Kind words, thank you!

[@senord2429]

Squier just gets better and better

[@08561686592]

The squier CV series have great pickups. If we look deeper in the construction, they use fiber bobbin. There's a lot different feelings you can hear between alnico Pickups with fiber bobbin and plastic bobbin. If you ever heard ESP LTD ST213, you can hear the similarities between them, because they also use the same pickup construction. Bottom line, the CVs are well made and equipped with great electronics. They aren't fender, yes, but it doesn't mean that it's not a great guitar to play. Thank you for the demo, you really enlighten us about the value of this guitar.

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Adithya, well said. The stock pickups do sound very good! I find them to be slightly thinner than a Fender Custom Shop equivalent but they have a very soft, chimey, somewhat spongy feel that makes them feel good under the fingers.

[@aaaaannndddyyy]

You can always mod the pickups for whatever music your trying to emulate. Squiers and low budget guitars are really great for that as well!

[@MrBossei]

@@Slinkyguitarnerd Exactly my thoughts 👍 Especially the 50:s pickups have that spongy feel and warm tone.

[@mattludlam2194]

0:44 for me is THE tone

[@stevekent]

That’s a Robert Cray lick - sounds good too!

[@samuelchong9388]

I have this guitar, just love it! The best Squier guitar I have ever played, VERY close to a Fender MIM!

[@4stringz.]

Those Alnico 3’s sing so sweet! Love my CV 50’s Strat!

[@brandonfairchild5340]

They've since dropped tone Rider and went with their own alnico fives.

[@dawoud8013]

@@brandonfairchild5340 Hello ! The new are not alnico 3 ? the best are the ToneRider or the new pickups (made in indonesia) ? Thank you !

[@brandonfairchild5340]

@@dawoud8013 nope, mine are alnico 5 fender pickups. I love them

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

@@brandonfairchild5340 Those alnico 3 pickups sound real great ! Instant Hank Marvin !

[@Bassistdan1]

I don't know how I missed this one, man! KILLER grooves and KILLER tones!

[@dorfsteen]

I have a Squier affinity and Squier bullet I love them both

[@randallwilliams595]

I don't hear this guy bickering and complaining about this guitar, I see and hear a guy making a nice guitar sound great..!! 👍☺

[@ibanezrg7421]

Mine comes on Tuesday and this stoked the fire. Can't wait! Killer playing. A prime example of tasty tone coming from your fingers.

[@mpdjr77]

Wow!! I own this exact model and I look forward to learning how to make these cool sounds on my instrument. Nice video!! Blessings, Grace and Peace 😊

[@craigusselman546]

Gorgeous Strat really proud of Squier and I own 3 Fenders Id buy that.

[@yobyob9369]

These guitars are absolute keepers

[@kentuckyfriedchildren5385]

I used to have one of these, exact same model, loved it. It's just as good as my fender tele. I'm getting shell pink hss 60s cv strat as soon as I can afford it

[@johnwillard6198]

I’ve had mine for a few days now , lovin it , I did put a orange wild print pickguard on it , makes it not so bland looking , love the tones. Thanks for posting this .

[@error98123]

after a year how do you rate it? Also is the CV series good for people with small hands?

[@johnwillard6198]

@@error98123 I would give mine a great rating . It’s very well built and sounds amazing.

[@campfirecrooner]

enjoyed your video, I have one in sunburst finish. Enjoy all the tones, full repertoire of music for each setting. Enjoyed your playing, thanks very much for posting, beautiful finish on this one!

[@Stashmanfpv]

These guitars are fantastic! Sssshhh... don’t let anyone know!

[@hanlonkitto]

You play really well. Thanks

[@jayteesgear]

These CV’s just look so effin fun

[@SergioRTvisual]

Sounds like Fender heaven!! Nice sound man, congrats!

[@robertclarkguitar]

I want that one so bad. That white. VW. Excellent playing. Indeed

[@davekochanski8756]

I had the classic vibe 70s strat which I sold for some unexplained reason , I've now got a yamaha pacifica 112vm, but I feel the squire just felt like a proper guitar , so now I'm going to buy another one !! The tricky bit is getting it into the house without the ball and chain ⛓ 😳 seeing 👀!! 👀

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Dave, the way I handle this situation with my “Warden” is strike while the iron is hot and ask for forgiveness later! Good luck 😉

[@davekochanski8756]

@@Slinkyguitarnerd your right ! You'd think after being together for 39 years I'd have it sussed! Anyway , she's off to Spain for a week in January so will have the house to myself !! Great review by the way 👏 👍 👌 😀

[@vlixesispunk]

0:12 dude you sold me that guitar with that riff/tone

[@jimmy5634]

The pickups in these are very good. In fact, everything about these guitars is way above its price point.

[@jonathankeith524]

I bought one of these used yesterday at Guitar Center for $280, (mint condition), but I have to pick it up tomorrow because they are running a background check on it. I was blown away by how good it played and sounded. The 50’s style is my favorite of the Strat eras as well.

[@fredjo24]

280?!??!?!?! Man that's a steal!!

[@user-zp1hy7bz1s]

I managed to buy it new for 300$...

[@mcaro1]

They’re $250 new right now

[@uhang00]

wtf they are 425 dollar used in my country

[@billnelson9413]

Sounds perfect to me! Looks great too

[@RumblinMan]

Dude that sounds incredible

[@chrishammonds72]

Nice playing right there mate👍 just ordered this colour myself

[@kiranatv5999]

Cool guitar squier...hello me from indonesia...

[@poisoneddog2967]

I have a range of strays varying in price and it all comes down to one thing if you like it it's good end off I prefer Mexican classic pickups to any of my custom shops I just think they suit the sound I want , great vid

[@ipooh40]

Awesome playing!!! Great sound!!

[@danstune]

You make that CV sound great!

[@tonedriverss8629]

Beauty guitar . Excellent tones . Riffmaster player ! Mine is on its way .

[@robertevans2143]

Nice playing and cool guitar! Love the color.

[@rayandpratik4832]

So beautiful

[@1willywonker]

Sounds f.....g great looks like fender have up their game on Squires too sounds really nice Enjoy

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Cheers 🥂

[@nickshaw6085]

Damn! Get it, dude! Killer, fo' sho!

[@aaronbrown0417]

Getting a real Robert cray type tone especially in the 4 position

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Aaron Brown , Big fan of RC, definitely inspired by his tone, thank you.

[@aaronbrown0417]

@@Slinkyguitarnerd i just bought this guitar last week it'll be here Wednesday.. this and a FSR fiesta red maple neck with gold hardware strat classic vibe squier

[@sonorstudio1]

Man you have guitar attitude for Funk ! Catchy

[@johnlo4204]

killed it, wonderful playing. Big ups!

[@robtog]

Great feel and playing mate!

[@mikespadafora9077]

So this proves that the player makes more of an impact than the instrument. I’m not saying it’s bad in any way but practice is more important than the best instrument

[@1355Anthony]

Great sounding guitar, but I have the classic vibe 60’s on my birthday list.

[@CFox.7]

what is the sound difference between the 50's and 60's ? Which one is better for funk ?

[@pedroalves3161]

@@CFox.7 I don't know, maybe the 50s is for an Elvis Presley style rock and the 60s is for funk, soul and blues. But in my opinion what changes is only the aesthetics of the guitar, after all a stratocaster is still a stratocaster

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Great playing dude !!

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Thank you friend! 🙏🏻

[@oscarlofgren8592]

Some of your licks remind me of Quicksilver Messenger Service. Nice. Good demo!

[@thenowherestairs]

Great playing!

[@davidharvey8812]

Sounds killer !!!

[@morrisman64]

Serious Chops!!!!

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

🙏🏻

[@chickenlegs28porkchops94]

I have the same exact strat it’s beautiful

[@nikolaus2688]

Much as I like the Squier Strats, I just can't fall in love with them. That said, IMO the Squier classic Vibe series' craftsmanchip is superior to that in the lower tiers of Mexican 7enders. The player series is just heinous. The Vintera strats are really nice though.

[@danielhartman5086]

I had a player series Strat. Didn't like the full C scale neck. Feels like a baseball bat in my small hands. Got the Classic Vibe with the thin C neck. Absolutely love it.

[@ChillingwithMalc]

Sounds great.

[@felipebentopereira]

Wooooowww!!!👏😮👏😮👏😮👏😮👏😮👏😮👏😮

[@rogerkan7864]

Nice sound👍👍👍

[@vintagetone22]

Yes sir the strat

[@KenithCopeland]

solid video mate, im subscribing just cause you have a ripcurl shirt on

[@anthonyquattro584]

tasty demo brutha

[@robertsparks3584]

Sounds good to me

[@MrThomandjerry]

sound niceeeee.....

[@johnwillard6198]

Thanks mines 0n backorder ❤️

[@johnmariconde7167]

Hey man absolutely killer licks and playing i love your how rhythmic your playing is man! Could you let me know what amps and effect your using to get that first tone you start the video off with! Hope your having a swell safe day!

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Hi Toad, I’m playing through a 74 Fender Deluxe Reverb-Miked up with a SM-57 into a mixer with plate reverb-Into an IRIG Pro Duo-Into an IPhone 11. I can’t remember if I may have used a Wampler Analog Echo and a wee bit of compression from a Boss CS-2. Hope that helps, thanks for your kind words!

[@karenrattray5232]

Sounds like my custom shop strat.😂😂😂

[@saltek1a]

Not very good, but very GREAT! I’m supposed to continue playing? How?

[@bazitube390]

Sounds like a strat!

[@regandunn4850]

I had to adjust everything on mine the truss rod the intonation the bridge had to adjust springs to stop the wammy bar slowly taking ages to re settle after dive bombs now I'm really happy about it its factory settings were yuck and loose nuffning was screwed up tight

[@eddiecuellar7457]

Did you adjust your pickup height? They look and sound about where adjusted them to. I have the same guitar and it came setup much lower and the action was terrible. It is in point now with a full size block and other mods. Great playing by the way

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Yes I did

[@xaviezk0]

superb

[@gracesguitar3744]

im looking to get this guitar in the same color. Does it look too yellow or creamy in person? The pictures can kinda make it look grey but other pictures make it look creamy. Otherwise, great sounding guitar for a squier!

[@fredyezl]

Yeah lee yeah buddy \0/

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Spaghetti!! Keep on rockin!!

[@garbagemanify]

pretty good player

[@fsdjgygsdsdhuw]

this is better guitar of all American fender stratocaster ,,, over all ultimate Version as this made in Indonesia

[@JuanPablo-pw4pv]

Hey man, very nice guitar!!!!, the color is WHITE BLONDE finish?. It's awesome!!!; The Weight, heavy or light?.I have a strat classic vibe 50, in 2 tone sunburst, made in china 2016, and sound amazing and incredible price!!!

[@MaikiStarwood]

I am no longer insanely jealous because I've just brought home my very 1st ever Classic Vibe 50's Strat in 2 tone Sunburst, Made in China... only @ 2 hours ago. Ok so I really wasn't jealous, as I'm actually happy for you, but I've been wanting a Sunburst CVS50 for ages & eventually got it today. So happy. I already have a red Classic Vibe 60's Strat, Made in China; amazing guitar with hauntingly beautiful tones. Thank GOD for such wonderful instruments.

[@dimebagtribute]

I've got a MIM from 94 and a 2019 CV, I can tell you the CV is more comfortable and the pickups are not at all!

[@Deriviado]

what with the pickups?

[@oneeyedjack2245]

Does this have glossy neck? Including fretboard

[@emerinahmetasevic]

Is this guitar any good? Im thinking of buying this model.

[@dorfsteen]

Why spend $1,200 on a Fender Stratocaster when you can buy $100 Squier Stratocaster that's just as good and sounds just as good I have an Infiniti and it is awesome I floated the bridge it stays in tune all day long you can whack that wammy bar for days and it does not go out of tune sits on the stand for a couple days pick it up still in tune awesome

[@tastysalad114]

Sounds good. How's the tuning stability?

[@Mugris]

Pretty shitty. Dunno if it is the tuners or the bridge. But it won't hold hard bends or any whammy bar movement. Got mine yesterday, the sound is great, the neck is awesome but you have to retune every 30 minutes if you abuse bends.

[@nicolasfernando9936]

@@Mugris i have one and stays in tune pretty well, but i fix the trem

[@ethanwestmusic_]

My tremolos really stiff on mine anyone know what’s up?👍🏽

[@tastysalad114]

@@ethanwestmusic_ You will have to set it up properly, but I recommend that you don't use the tremolo on cheap guitars at all. Just block it if it isn't really necessery for you to use it.

[@ethanwestmusic_]

tastysalad I’ve been looking around and it seems I can get a blocked tremolo and still be easy to use with vintage springs that have lower tension so I’ll try that out👍🏽

[@SiddharthKarunakaran]

Hey man, do you feel you really have to fight the guitar when you bend a string? Also, your playing was amazing. Where did you learn to play like that?

[@SiddharthKarunakaran]

Too bad I couldn't give this video 5 likes.

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Thanks for the kind words Siddharth! The guitar needed a setup out of the box but after some adjusting and fret polishing it played great.

[@miguelangel_guitar]

Hilarious! You please fantastic. Was this CV made in China or Indonesia? I'm about to get one

[@franklespaul7150]

Squier 2020? wow I never heard before. by the way nice demo.how much that's squier price?

[@Astr1ds]

Around $400

[@mathiasgombaud4147]

Incredible playing ! I am so glad I found your video, because I have the same classic Vibe 50 from Indonésie, and I was wondering if a pickup change for bootstrap sparkles 54 would improve the tone. How do stock pickups compare with these ? Are they similiar in tone ?

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Hi Mathias, I dig the CV pickups for what it’s worth. They are smooth yet chimey and have a very spongy feel under the fingers. The Bootstrap pickups will be brighter, woodier, scooped with more of an authentic vintage Strat tone. For the money it’s a winner.

[@mathiasgombaud4147]

Thanks you for this answer. I will stay with the stock pickups since I like their smoothness and I fear bootstrap 50 sparkles would be too spikey especially at low volume. May be I will have a look at bootstraps golden ales since Alnico 2 is known to be smooth. Initially I was sold on Rose Héritage Pickups but ... Too late !

[@borrogove]

Great sound. Did you modify anything? What strings size bro?

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

No mods, 9.5-44 strings. Cheers 🍻

[@borrogove]

@@Slinkyguitarnerd I recently bought one. Made in Indonesia. Half the price of Fender strat Mexico but not much difference in sound and even better playability according to my playing.

[@butthead3722]

What amp are you using to be able to get that tone at 1:40, what a sound... I’ve been trying to replicate it on my amp for a few hours now and can’t get it

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Hi Joseph, I’m using a 1974 Fender Deluxe Reverb, Weber 12A125 speaker. (Boss CS-2 on very light settings. If I remember correctly I was playing through a 1987 RAT)

[@butthead3722]

@@Slinkyguitarnerd cheers for the info man, love your playing and keep up the good stuff

[@ErGoyoTV]

Would be nice to know if you had compressor engaged in the clean tones... Nice playing

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Boss CS-2 at very low settings.

[@acoolperson1757]

how how- how do u do that- i have that exact guitar and idk how to do that ;-;

[@dirtyblankets]

Nice

[@KazuyaST]

Nice demo. Whats that first riff that you played?

[@hodiajesseharyono]

Great playing! Btw do u think it needs an upgrade or not? Because i have one too and im hesitant to change the pickup with suhr ml pickup etc

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Hi Hodia, we all hear things differently so I can't say whether or not it would be an upgrade. I think it depends on what you are chasing tone wise. I will say to my ears the Suhr's will be fatter, rounder, with more pronounced midrange. A bit more "organic" for a lack of a better guitar term. However, I think the stock pickups will be a tad brighter with more snap, chime and high end presence. The stock pickups are great but I don't think you can go wrong with Suhr products, they make top notch stuff!

[@spartakmogylenets3587]

👍👍👍

[@wildsales8852]

how come I can't get mine to play like that ?

[@Eduardo-gw4rl]

De esa squier Stratocaster 50' a una Telecaster 50' cual es mejor tratandose de sonido y afinacion agradecería su opinion maestro.

[@timmoyer8657]

Wow, sounds awesome! Love to know what amp, pedal you're using.

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Hi Tim, I’m playing through a 74 Fender Deluxe Reverb-Miked up with a SM-57 into a mixer with a little plate reverb-Into an IRIG Pro Duo-Into an IPhone 11. I can’t remember if I may have used a Wampler Analog Echo and very slight compression from a Boss CS-2. Hope that helps!

[@timmoyer8657]

@@Slinkyguitarnerd That '74 Fender Deluxe is great, as is your playing! I have a fiesta red CV on it's way, so hoping to dial in some great tones with it. Thanks for replying!

[@Throwaway-kg7ft]

Damn bro what's your bicep routine?

[@Artty-fl8ul]

What were you using for gain, boost whatever?

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Hey Artty, It’s been awhile since I did this video but I’m thinking it was either a 1987 RAT2 or a Barber Gain Changer. Thanks for watching!

[@teachhakchhuak7155]

So, comparing with fender squier deluxe strat, which one should i go to?

[@tecnoline57]

Hello, Congratulations on the beautiful tutorials on guitars and amps. I wanted to ask you for advice: I am fond of the Stratocaster sounds of Clapton, Knoffler and Gilmour. I wanted to buy a Stratocaster with a price between 400 and 1100 euros. (CLASSIC VIBE 50/60 - PLAYER 50/60 - PLAYER 50/60 MOD - VINTERA 50/60 - VINTERA 50/60 MOD. - VINTERA 50/60 ROD WORN - AMERICAN PERFORMER). Which of these models are closest to the timbres of Clapton, Knoffler and Gilmour. I also like the idea of the humbuker in the bridge, since I get the clean sounds with the center and the neck. I always follow you. Best regards and happy holidays.

[@Tommy-TwigFan]

I have played an american strato and own the classic vibe 50 and I can tell you that this classic vibe is way underpriced. Sure, the american sounded a bit better, but that was probably for the Fender 54 amp I had it running. The player is not bad at all also but for quality price this is the one imo.

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

I would first focus on what neck shape/profile is most comfortable in your hand, then fret board preference: (Maple/Rosewood). Fret size has a lot to do with play-ability and playing style, do you prefer smaller or larger fretwire..? What radius do you feel most comfortable with...? I would suggest playing as many guitars as you can until you find the one that "resonates" or "speaks" to you. I find that no two guitars are alike. There are so many variables that make a great sounding guitar that sometimes it can have little do with a price tag. For example, when the Fender Roadworn series where first introduced I played one at GC in Denver, Colorado. It sounded great but I wanted to buy two of them. The salesman stated they had 17 in stock. I advised him I would buy two of them If I can play them all and pick out my two favorites. He graciously accepted my request. I found two of them that were lightweight, woody/airy in tone, and had this 3 dimensional "bloom" to the notes that jumped out effortlessly with the slightest pick attack. The other 15 guitars suffered in comparison. The point I'm trying to make is not every guitar is gonna be a 10, regardless of the price tag, make, model or hype. You HAVE to play them and find that one that resonates with you personally. Play as many as you can and find that "one" that stands out to you!

[@OhSnapItsAbi]

@@Slinkyguitarnerd Hey Slinky!! Amazing playing! Jumping into this comment section as I’m currently deciding my first electric guitar and i’m a huge mark knopfler/dire straits fan and i’m stuck between the Squier CV 50 Fiesta Red and Squier CV 60 Candy Apple Red, of course trying to pull off Mark Knopflers famous red strat haha! What one would you say? I play bass and that has a maple neck. What’s the fret size like on both of them? Would I be able to achieve a Mark Knopfler-ish sound on either of them? And i’m currently in lockdown in the UK so unable to try any out and having to rely on youtube videos 😊 all help is much appreciated 😊

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

@@OhSnapItsAbi Hello, I'd lean more towards the maple fretboard for a little more brightness and snappier tone. Both models have the same size fret-wire. I picked up the one in the video through Sweetwater as I was able to handpick the weight I wanted, that's a nice option. Cheers!

[@OhSnapItsAbi]

@@Slinkyguitarnerd Thanks so much slinky! I’m definitely going for the fiesta red CV 50! 😊

[@timjoseph887]

Think that Deluxe will sound good no matter the guitar, a 300 Squire or a $5k LP 59 reissue

[@jasonshrestha]

what are u plugeed into ?

[@d4rd1v79]

Is this guitar any good for neo-soul?

[@d4rd1v79]

@Spalien Acecraft Yes, with acustic guitar. Why?

[@d4rd1v79]

@Spalien Acecraft so you saying that I can buy a guitar with humbucker, and will sound good as single-coil for neo-soul?

[@thestratman7903]

I've heard that the 2019-2020 Classic Vibe guitars aren't as good as they once were,does anybody have opinions on this???

[@thestratman7903]

@T D Thanks so much for the info!!

[@VL1979]

I have Tele 50's CV and Strat 50's Cv, I will say that Tele is hundred times better then the strat, really awesome guitar!

[@olivergrennan9917]

What speaker do you use for this

[@Slinkyguitarnerd]

Weber 12A125 Alnico