Classic Vibe vs Vintera vs Original - a Vintage Strat Shootout!

[@juliafloridausa]

Classic vibe sound sample 04:55 Vintera sound sample 10:43 Original sound sample 16:32 Blindfold test starting at 21:37

[@chiobarbaso]

Best comment ever

[@beanzmeanzheinz1525]

A god amongst men

[@darrenc8776]

Cheers man. Cut out all the shite

[@Fox-86]

Great thinking Kris

[@fernandes5986]

Classic vibe forever : )

[@ravenpascal8762]

Saving up for a Vintera and I'm already at... $28.66...

[@Spaceman2921]

Haha I'm at £34.76. How does it feel to be poor, loser?

[@migueldospachangas7716]

@@Spaceman2921 Ho Ho Ho, Heej Heej Heej , Ja Ja Ja Well, you should be knowing, Chaiwalla

[@Aron-ru5zk]

Spaceman2921 I’m at £42.57 you peasant!

[@ravenpascal8762]

Yeah... I found a good deal on a pedal, so now I'm at $11.32.

[@Spaceman2921]

@@Aron-ru5zk A seagull stole my wallet so I'm back to square one.

[@benedekgabor.]

Please do a Telecaster version too!

[@shannonhondo260]

The Butterscotch 50's and the 60's Custom Classic Vibe Teles are Legit

[@yonathanalvarez5805]

Here waiting

[@roysiegenthaler1619]

Yonathan Alvarez me too!

[@troyspencer712]

Just bought my 1st ever electric guitar, a Classic vibe Telecaster Custom. Next will be a squire Cv strat, the two color sunburst likely. Starting guitar at 41. Late to the party but least some good value to be had.

[@anthonykueber6098]

I've been at it over 40 years and still don't sound for crap...are you having fun?

[@troyspencer712]

@@anthonykueber6098 a week in now. Im uploading a video of day 1 as I write this. Though my face is one of concentration in the video, it hides the joy im feeling. I'm hooked.

[@troyspencer712]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWKweK1nq9Khr6M

[@anthonykueber6098]

@@troyspencer712 I don't know what style of music you like, but once you've learned a 9th chord and how to play Barre Chords it's all over but the shouting....you'll be singing the blues with the best of them.s There's loads of instructional videos on KZbin that I didn't have access to back in the day. It makes it easier to learn new things now. Try some of the Mexican and American made Fenders if you can before your next purchase. Enjoy.

[@gavinleyfield3195]

Good luck with your journey man! Have fun x

[@FrioGamingOverwatch]

Give the video editor a raise, this channel would be nothing without his/ her excellent work.

[@mikelee7804]

These classic vibes are phenomenal, I was a bit dubious about the Indonesian made guitars but they are even better than my Chinese made guitars (and they were great) I’ve bought two strats and two telecasters in the last two months, they are definitely keepers, I have been playing for over 50 years and I don’t care about the logo on the neck, I’m glad it says Squier, in years to come these are going to be so collectible, I just can’t believe what I have with these guitars, they sound and play amazing, I just don’t know how they do it but I’m glad they do it, American Strats…. You can keep them! I’ve had so many, the classic vibe is it for me, apologies for the little rant, 🙂🎸 Squier… keep on keeping on 👍

[@anthonyvaccari4607]

Hi there I've recently bought a classic vibe 50s black Strat simply to modify on a budget as a David Gilmour black strat look alike. I was wondering have you ever upgraded the trem block on these and do you know what size I would need.. I'm a novice at guitar tech so any help would be great. The only mods I'm going to do is the blok and the Gilmour switch other than add a black pickguard so should be easy enough, we'll I'm hoping..

[@rolandoperrin]

i think you are right, mine is just as good than my american serie strat anniverssary diamond 2006

[@braveheart4603]

I think the USA strats are tremendous guitars and it's more the high price that creates a way bigger expectation with these higher end models. I've personally never owned a US strat though just MIM guitars but I'm currently on the lookout for a good deal on one of these squier classic vibe stratocasters although I'm also considering a classic vibe tele.

[@AdeleWalsh-ul5co]

Just bought a squire 50s classic Vibe brilliant 👍

[@graphicnick07]

The classic vibe took the show. When i think of a strat sound, thats it!

[@TheWaveGoodbye-Music]

Ngl Rob played a couple notes and it was really sounding like the lick from octopuses garden

[@alexmadworld4691]

I want to see the video where Rob judge a guitar only by smelling it !

[@Mig-El_Romed]

Yes please!

[@ithemba]

Easy with fresh out of the box poly and nitro finishes. Nitro smells quite distinct. Take a new Gibson and sniff it, you'll see. Like window wash or something.

[@elonmust7470]

Maple syrup.

[@ZackRL96]

I do recall this happening during a different shootout involving some Les Pauls. They had to stuff Rob's nose because he immediately recognized a Gibson by its scent.

[@davemoore843]

My Gibbo smells of Vanilla, unlike my missus who smells of ......

[@danielmunro3222]

I've owned both the 50s Classic Vibe and now a 50s Original series strat. There is definitely a difference in finish, quality and sound but it's not huge. The original series guitars are slightly breathier and rounder sounding. The wood used is nicer looking. The paint job is nicer (both are two tone sunburst). The neck edges are nicely rolled, the frets well dressed, the pickguard inside is tidier and the electronics are sturdier. The biggest factor for me is the finish. I'm not careful with my guitars. They don't spend much time in their cases. I'm in 4 bands and I teach music too so I spend thousands of hours a year playing. This means they get dropped and dinged - a lot. Because it's a nitro thin finish, the original series strat wears in an eye-pleasing manner. The classic vibe just starts looking ugly as it wears.

[@cliffb2454]

I also have a couple of Mexican Fenders and a 50's original series strat. For me, the neck on the original series is to just perfect.

[@shelloiluk]

Daniel Munro I have the Fender Performer as my learner guitar. Super happy with it and MIA

[@spcwf98]

My 50's original is my favorite strat. I love the chunky neck and I prefer the nitro finish for aging as well. My second favorite is the road worn 50's vintera.

[@nimrod1975bce]

I was feeling down until I watched this... man, you dudes lifted my spirits with your mirth and Tom foolery... Thank you!

[@mikeh3851]

They had to fire Tom Foolery cause all he did was screw off...

[@rorystorm4284]

Hey, leave Tom out of it!

[@scottmacphee35]

Thanks, fellas. These videos always lift my mood. I love seeing two buddies talk guitars.

[@dezionlion]

Andertons, please you all are the only people that could do this! Classic vibes with a nitro finish!!! Even if it costed more people would still buy the heck out em!

[@dezionlion]

And you’d be the only people to have them!!!

[@gtrriffs]

Definitely

[@captainhotbunz659]

Classic vibe actually sounded the best to my ears🎸🤟

[@oldico5597]

I am planning to build a 1955-style Strat with a fat U-Neck. After seeing your Video I think I'll use a Classic Vibe as the basis. You probably just saved me a lot of money. Thanks a lot.

[@robw3872]

just splurged on a 50s classic vibe. Super stoked. Got the white blonde one. Has that semi see-through finish like the older classic vibe tele which I also use to own and miss dearly! It's like being reborn into a strat haha! Im a tele guy, but every guitarist out there needs a strat.

[@locutusmdv]

Great video, guys! Thank you for all the fun! Just bought a Classic Vibe...

[@imranrashid6007]

Always love the editing on the videos

[@pjo1964]

I have a Candy Apple Red 60s Vibe 2021 Indonesia , love it!!! Had a pro set up and fret work done and it's awesome!!!

[@olavjorvik94]

The day Rory gets fired, I’m unsubscribing. What an absolute genius😂

[@MrOwenagetv]

I’ve got a 50’s vibe strat and I have to say it’s one of the best guitar purchases I’ve ever made, great value for money

[@hawkgeoff]

I would love to see a test where you took three of the same exact guitar model (strats) but have the player think he's going to be playing different models. I believe, in my experience, that there can be significant differences within the same models... Be it variations in the individual pieces of wood, pickups, pots, caps...whatever... which has taught me over the years that there are important elements that you just can't assume based upon a guitars price tag...

[@pjo1964]

The same model can vary in weight by over a few ounces.

[@braveheart4603]

This is exactly why people always advise that if it's at all possible to physically try out the exact guitar you intend to purchase. TBF the quality control these days for the most part is excellent so it's less of an issue than it used to be, even the most expensive ranges in the past were hit or miss depending on the individual guitar.

[@noska6877]

I just recently got the daphne blue vintera and I gotta say they are such great guitars, the pickups sound great and the neck carve is really comfortable, not to mention the looks of the instrument are phenomenal. The neck on mine is a particularly beautiful example of maple, it has some very light flaming and a small bit of Birdseye in some places

[@tituschalk]

It's great having Rob back. Keep up the great work guys!

[@artwizardsam3238]

I already know Classic Vibe is gonna be the best. Atleast value-wise. Edit: I was right!

[@m4ssee]

Hell yeah, love mine. The electronics are pretty noisy but it's still cheaper to mod/fix them than get the Vintera model. The build quality is astonishing for a Chinese guitar.

[@tidesofnight1463]

I really can't hear big difference between the squier bullet and the classic vibe, am I sick? :S

[@datukaruma1563]

Really? because of all the squiers the bullet has the most obvious cheap pick ups, not bad ones but sounds cheap.

[@skillracoonful]

@@datukaruma1563 I believe the bullets are hotter pickups. The classic vibes are vintage output pickups and thus have more clarity and chime. But through a fender twin or deluxe-like amp, you can come close to having a vintage output with a bullet or affinity. Btw I never had any issues with bullet or affinity pickups, surely enough they're not your wax-potted handmade ones but I'm pretty sure they're good enough to keep a beginner busy given the right amp.

[@oskarileikos]

@@skillracoonful well, actually not being wax-potted is more vintage-correct than being wax-potted!

[@markyurick6699]

Just got my fiesta red 50s classic vibe strat today. Straight from fender. I love it. It's spectacular.

[@JGAbstract]

This is my favorite show of all time. Rob with the blindfold guessing shit mixed with the hilarious random edits and sounds with funny banter. It's always great.

[@6stringstrum]

The blue Vintera sounds the be(a)st.

[@peppers515]

Glad they went back to pine for the CV. The ones made of pine always seemed to be more resonant.

[@mneville1986]

Just bought that exact Fiesta Red 50’s CV Squire and it’s unbelievable. Can’t wait to get the 50’s CV Tele next!

[@mavrosyvannah]

I like your brand of banter. Nice show three years ago.

[@SteelSkin667]

2:47 Well, the early Esquire prototype was made of pinewood, but all subsequent production models of Esquire and Teles starting in 1950 were subsequently made of ash, and so were the early models of Strat. Pine is a perfectly suitable replacement, but it isn't particularly historically accurate is or anything.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

Every time I click on an Andersons video and Chappers is in it I knock it off immediately. Thank god for Danish Pete!

[@Randorita]

I bought the Tele Vintera 50s modified and love it. I didn't want to wait on the Classic Vibe and I wanted the soft V neck. I really love a V neck on my guitars. It just fits my hand better. Great job!

[@coqimsure156]

Bought a squier classic vibe 50s at my first visit to andertons last month, originally went in for the player in white, came out with both of them, and I've got to say the squier is my number 1. Beautiful look, feel and tone.

[@slipknotshredder666]

Just got a Vintera 50s Strat in Seafoam Green. Love it. So glad I did.

[@notarealperson87]

19:16 - the magnificent Rory has given us so many beautiful cuts and edits that the straight jump made me laugh

[@Zeal808]

Wow I love how you still get some of fenders history even with the squiers!

[@shelloiluk]

Awesome video thanks lads. Earlier this month I got a Fender Performer from Andertons as my first learner guitar along with Marshall combi units. Thanks Andertons I love these fender videos

[@basiledaudet5774]

I’m about to work this summer to buy the 70s aged natural

[@casualintrovert207]

11:37 I feel like i'm the only one that's going to get this but did lee just hit the woah

[@ImNotOld_ImVintage]

This video cost me $2k :-/

[@peskypesky]

[@kadewatts2497]

I've been looking at buying a vintera modified and this is like perfect timing thank you

[@brianholden2185]

The 60s modified is amazing... The neck is stand out

[@Lordyosch]

I'm only a couple of minutes in and already I'm thinking about adding a classic vibe strat to my collection!

[@bagel7080]

Did end up getting one?

[@terrymlanham]

When Rob first tried each of the three strats, the gold one was tuned down a half step. During the blindfolded comparison the gold one was "magically" the same pitch as the others (A-440). I know they had edits, but it just shows you how honest and great Rob and the Captain are !!! For if the gold strat was still down a half step it would have been cheating ..LOL

[@stephanguitar9778]

He can tell by the necks easily then the tone etc.

[@TREVORJB101]

Got to hand it to Fender for updating their Squier line once again. Classic Vibe are top notch guitars, especially at the price point. I actually sold my Classic Series Fender (w Nitro finish), and kept my 70's Classic Vibe Squier Stratocaster instead. Sure the guitars get slightly nicer as the price goes up, but in my opinion, there's not much difference between the Classic Vibe Squires and the MIM Vintera/Classic Series Fender guitars.

[@jeanpierrehidalgocamacho1023]

Nice video! I would be great to see a tele comparison as well!!

[@dingalsbe88]

You guys really are my favorite KZbin channel.... keep up the GREAT work!

[@bradyhayes7911]

Love the Classic Vibes.. Cant beat the value

[@robertgandy4007]

Original 50's is my main now, love it!

[@hahabobblehead2059]

Please do a Tele video like this one with PETE!

[@elnyoutube123]

The neck pickup on the Squire sounds better than all the other guitars

[@etsbenjamindriver]

I agree

[@klashy47]

Definitely!

[@christophergregory1205]

The Captain at 21:01 trying to make it sound like he was doing a bunch of swapping made me chuckle a little bit.

[@chaaaaaaaance]

i love every little aspect of the daphne blue vintera. it’s perfect and so versatile. however, i don’t have the money… i have less than one fourth of the cost of the classic vibe💀

[@jamesgretsch4894]

Squier, Fender USA, Fender Mexico in order of favorite sound.

[@AuntAlnico4]

That squier was screaming at the bride pickup like a telecaster sound which is awesome to my taste.

[@arienboonstra358]

Lee casually doing jokes while Chappers is playing😂

[@christophergregory1205]

Saw your comment literally as he was doing it 😂

[@basildog007]

Waw if I ever get a second strat, it will be a gold one. I could eat one. Salivating right now.

[@Ndlanding]

I had one for lunch yesterday. It tasted of noodles and didn't last long, but it was cheap.

[@VintageSlide]

I had a CV anniversary Strat. Holy shit it was good and beautiful.

[@leightnite3056]

As always, this vid was sweetles! I'd like a pricey one, but instead, that blue, and sounds like the red!

[@jonathanmonroy10]

Not gunna lie, for a second I thought that classic vibe was a real fender bc I wasn’t really paying attention to the vid and all of a sudden heard that nicee tone out of the guitar, luv it

[@JesseLeeKing]

That is one of the best gold guitars I've ever seen ... it looks like real gold

[@YoSSG]

Fantastic video!! Colud u make the same with teles and with player series as well plz

[@the1khronohs40]

Great video guys, as always. I greatly enjoyed the editing in this as well! Funny!

[@jtoler2444]

Without knowing how vintage pickups should sound, The classic vibe sounds more vintage to me. All three sound good but if I where to put the three up against I would say the vintera sounds more over the top, the american original second and the classic vibe sounds as if it has the less output of the bunch and for my tastes it is better. BUT IN MY OPINION, what defines a great guitar is the whole package. The pickup technology is not a super complicated stuff, hence there are many cheap pickups that sound great, also given the fact that ultimately their job is to amplifily the natural sound of the guitar. What makes an american one better( and still the classic vibe is great) is the construction. Still I own mostly squiers because the unbeatable value.💪🤪

[@papashuvitsskateboardforth8399]

20:01 Captain's finest moment

[@devindickinson3903]

Rob you should buy that gold strat and put black pick guard on it

[@0000song0000]

3:33 CVs used to be Alnico III on 50s and AlnicoV on 60s... now they are both AlNiCo V :(

[@groteandreas1482]

Where is the Laney la30bl that used to be in the background? That was the reason i watched all these clips!

[@connorruggles8740]

these videos have the best editing.

[@abredzio1272]

Im saving up for a Fender Player actually, I had it in my hands a few times and I think its really the sweet spot, you dont need any USA Made guitars to play on stage

[@daddio307]

Hey fellow Andertons lovers!!!! Just a quick aside - I just discovered Joss over on his new GAK channel doing a review on the new Tonemaster amps, and he was playing some totally sick jazz stuff. Very delightful and good to see he's still around. Sounding amazing. If you miss him, stop by and say hi :-)

[@Bobby_Digital37]

Already got a mint green pickguard waiting for this fiesta red beauty!!!😘

[@steffenbrix]

The Tonerider pickups on the older Classic Vibes were much much better....try it out if you can. They were awesome :)

[@MiegmaishMenas]

I have the 60th anniversary CV in Aztec (?) gold. It looks a lot like the Original in this video.

[@jpcrafton69]

I had the same one. Gave it to a friend, so her daughter could get into guitar. Miss it greatly.

[@nakinaki7991]

The Joke about i can smell bullshit was awesome😂😂

[@johnarick7317]

I own a 2018 CV 50s and played one of the newer ones when I was pedal shopping and I still like the 2018 better. The 2019 + were brighter almost harsh.

[@Artty-fl8ul]

When all three sound great. What is the point in spending more???

[@CookinCatWithMesoMatt]

My 50's should be here tomorrow! Can't wait!

[@macdoug1234]

I was going to buy my first ever fender at 56yo. I researched and settled on a mij hybrid 60’s as the guitar to get. I went out to try them out and after comparing sound and playability between the mij, mim and even a mia, I gave up on my fender ownership dream and took a squire cv home saving me $1000. Apart from the the name on the headstock, there wasn’t much difference and the mij was the worst. Had there been 3k difference in quality I would have bought the mia, but there wasn’t any noticeable difference. I wanted fender but I’m not stupid

[@MattH-wg7ou]

No clue why they did away with their outstanding Pure Vintage series, the 56, 59, and 65. Great choices, outstanding job. I'll forever lust after an Olympic White 65 Pure Vintage. Or Sherwood Green Metallic or Sonic Blue 59 Pure Vintage.

[@hanskorn]

8:42 I was “today years old” when I found out that Strats are supposed to come with a tremolo spring.

[@LittleBoss86]

😂 I just bought a vintera strat and now I’m quite upset I’m missing the spring I didn’t know I was supposed to have

[@superbford]

If you like a slightly bigger neck then moving up to the Vintera 50's is worth it... that soft V is just great feeling... but it does have the vintage radius which is more curved.

[@RobertLandrum13]

I picked up an American Originals 60s recently and it was hands down the best feeling and playing Strat I have ever played. I'm a massive Classic Vibe fan, I own 3 but I really want one of the AO guitars. They aint cheap though.

[@jessesmith2906]

Do you still love it today?

[@RobertLandrum13]

@@jessesmith2906 I actually upgraded and got some of my dream guitars I had always wanted, a 95 SRV and a late 90s Japanese 57 Reissue. I sold my CV collection because they weren't my main guitars anymore. But I loved every minute with them.

[@jessesmith2906]

@@RobertLandrum13 my dream guitar is just a vintage finished white or sunburst 60’s strat that plays really well. Would the original 60’s fit that perfectly or no

[@jessesmith2906]

Also something that will take pedals well for John frusciante tones and do praise and worship contemporary… maybe I’ll have to swap the pickups haha

[@RobertLandrum13]

@@jessesmith2906 it would. Don't know your budget but I just picked up a brand new 2022 Hendrix Strat sunburst. So 60s style, reverse headstock, 65 pickups. $1000. Soft case and everything included. Literally brand new. Got it in a trade and I don't need it.

[@jonskaptason8840]

Lee: "I just can't get the quality of demonstrators these days..." Best line...

[@janstaugaard4098]

The squier out takes them all💪

[@markdancer3501]

The O.E.M. pickups in the old Classic Vibes were, to all intents and purposes and with the sole exception of not having the push back wire, identical to Tonerider pickups (even down to having mostly the same part numbers with just a different prefix). Given the value for money the Tonerider's represent, it's going to be hard for the new pickups to be a significant improvement. Still, at least they've brought back a Lake Placid Blue classic vibe strat [want one of those].

[@mariusvermin]

I've been waiting for a classic vibe in LPB for ages, thank god

[@rveurope]

Nice review..love it! that classic vibe has really cool tones for the buck! mid year Santa Claus put a daphne blue hss strat with a baked neck in front of my door..addictive....never seen those on a show..?!?

[@brettdurfee2659]

I love how Lee casually does the woah at 11:38

[@tns4421]

True that the american original has stronger tremolo mechnism to get along with 0.11 or 0.12 strings and the neck is thicker anyway to deal with the tension. It is not only a pine or alder with maple. The pickups are better, the tuners and the electronics. The point is how much more we are willing to sped to get that big of a differece in our sound. I like the classic vibe very much.

[@gustafrenstrom8549]

Great video! i would like to see another one with teles

[@themaninthesuitcase]

Looks/sounds like I need to try out the Classic Vibes once they come in.

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

Yes I’d like to get the 60’s Lake Placid Blue one.

[@themaninthesuitcase]

@@Dead-Eye I was looking at the Vintera 50s as a Christmas present for my self but given this review I'm stuck now! I was prepared to spend the money, now I guess I'll have to try but together and see. They both come in the colour I want which makes it even harder!

[@serkanonf]

I think this one easy. First guitar vintera has 7.25 radius fretboard. CV has the thinnest profile neck. Original was the smelly one :D

[@zonakmahanta]

Serkan Ön...absolutely...also vintner has a v neck...

[@chrisbassman3936]

I own a 50s vintera p bass(75th anniversary) and it is sooo good but the classic vibes aren't too far behind them! The newer vinteras have tim shaw pickups which sounds amazing. At 1100 usd it is a fender that is vintage accurate.

[@kbcarroll]

the original CV50s strat did not have cheap OEM pickups. They were Tonerider Surfari and they are outstanding alnico pickups.

[@bciecko1]

Just don’t plug it in Rob. Play “acoustically” and there you go. That’ll give you nothing but feel. You can gauge which has the best transfer of energy and natural sustain that way as well.

[@kilmerval]

You guys need to do a shoot out of the shapes, like take a shape like single cuts, V's, explorers, and compare different brands takes on them. Like gibson vs. Schecter vs. Ibanez vs. Esp vs. Jackson etc... Great video lads

[@fritsvanzanten3573]

Rob's idea about testing the 'feel' imo doesn't need 'no sound'. You can filter away most of the highs and lows until you've fot a dull 'middy' sound without character. You might even take away some attack to eliminate 'punch'. Using the Miku might do the job, maybe?

[@francisjrn01]

DO A TELE VIDEO! The Classic VIbe 50's and 60's need a video like this!

[@chickentomato9584]

I wish they kept the amber lacquer on the kneck on the 50s original it would be perfect!

[@user-gu9fl2ri5j]

At 8:13 theres the picture of all the 50s and 60s strat colourways. On the left side where the 60s strats are every strat has a Pau Fero fretboard except the olympic white one it seems like it has a rosewood or laurel fretboard. Why is that? Is it because it's a modified?

[@brisson182]

None of the vintera 60s have rosewood. Rosewood is only on higher end American guitars