Classic Vibe VS Road Worn | Telecaster Shootout! |

[@gaborbertok7036]

You always wanted to try a Squire classic vibe guitar so you bought one for your girlfriend's birthday. Genius!

[@JackMylchreest]

Exactly 😂 good logic right? Haha

[@ryanbrokaw]

I took some 1,000 grit sandpaper and wet sanded the back of my 2016 50's CV neck and it made a world of a difference in playability. No more sticky neck.

[@pigsflyforever]

Damn man, you just made me spend 600 Canadian dollars on a Classic Vibe! Loving it, not complaining! I had an Affinity, not a bad instrument at all, but the pickups, the electronics and the tuners on the Vibe are a significant improvement. Congrats on the video, informative, honest, well done. I just subscribed, cheers.

[@Mountainrock70]

I got a new 50’s CV 4 days ago. I figured I’d be using it only as a base, keeping the neck and body and changing everything else at the best case scenario. Was I wrong! The pots and caps I’ll be changing only because I already have them, but everything else stays. I love the pickups !

[@billsedge7360]

Both sound good, I can’t say the fender was three times better sounding than the Squier but it’s three times the price,!

[@MrWilander88]

My CV 50 just delivered today in white blonde, omg I love it already. It cuts so well through the mix as compared to my strat.

[@radio5051]

I couldn’t really tell the difference on the dirty and heavy sounds, between these two guitars.

[@luizalbertokoehler4904]

For comparison purposes, it is very important that the volume of both guitars is the same and in this video the Squier has the volume a little lower. A simple adjustment in the height of the Squier or Fender pickups would equalize the volumes. Another observation is that Squier CVs made in China, before the production line moved to Indonesia, are better evaluated

[@marcusthompson6775]

Great video Jack....I love how you edited the comparison so we could hear the two guitars side by side. Thanks for making this review :)

[@JackMylchreest]

Thanks for watching dude! I really appreciate it! More to come!

[@anthonyclegg1511]

I got a classic vibe 50s tele guitar from Andertons today, and it's a beautiful guitar, in vintage white. ❤️🎸. Andertons are second to none.

[@rickroberts9182]

Love my 2010 CV Tele. Paid $350 for it new. I installed texas mex pickups but was surprised that the difference was very subtle. Should've left it alone. Installed a fishman piezo bridge and preamp. I will be gigging with it later tonight.

[@bumblefritz]

My main Strat for years was an older Chinese Classic Vibe 50's model, a few years back I bought a Road Worn 50's second hand, it has been my main ever since. Both are great in their own way. In 2010 I bought a Classic Vibe 60's Telecaster Custom. The RW is alluring but my CV is perfec, I've never felt the need for another.

[@brettneuberger6466]

Great comparison! I like the Fender clean but Squire sounded a little warmer dirty.

[@ngoma]

The gloss neck isn't really an issue after you play it awhile.

[@ioodyssey3740]

Cool. I have a butterscotch Player Tele with these “Plus-Deluxe” upgrades by me - Vintage Fender bridge and tuners, Wilkinson's compensated saddles, Mojotone ’52 Quiet Coil pickups, Lucky Dog gnarly knobs, angled-switch cover-plate, and a three string tree to stop the g-string ring behind the nut. It's a great guitar. I love the satin back/glossy top maple neck. For me it just blows away anything else under a grand. And I prefer it to the American series which I can afford to buy if I wanted to.

[@kennywally]

wow great demo, it is fair to say they sound the same. Feel may be different, the sound is very close.

[@JackMylchreest]

Agreed!

[@jackblack2321]

Ya, great idea. I think I will get my wife a new telecaster for her birthday.

[@Baci302]

In the "Clean Tones" segment, I definitely liked the tone of the "road worn" over the CV but I wasn't sure whether or not it was because the Road Worn sound louder ("Yes, well this one goes up to 11. It's one louder."). So maybe it's a good demo on the fact that the pickups in the Squier CV just aren't as loud and that, accordingly, we'd have to consider swapping out the pickups?

[@Baci302]

Seriously the CV looks great. I love the darker tones on that maple neck.

[@pauld1568]

I just bought one yesterday because it’s 30% off for Black Friday on the fender website £258 an absolute steal!

[@JSGuitar80]

I actually like the darker fretboard on the CV. The Road Worn sounds a lot deeper and richer, though.

[@lordlomanagh5966]

Brilliant jack love telecasters

[@glibpanic5592]

Hey man your videos deserve way more views keep up the good work

[@JackMylchreest]

Thanks dude!!

[@SDVN74]

Slightly different dynamics attributed to different pickups and electronics. Either is pretty okay. Interesting

[@frwiss]

The difference is very pronounced, especially in clean tone. So much more grit but also definition with the road worn. Also your pick guard is fantastic.

[@raw_pc]

I would get a Squire Affinity. It has a satin finish on the neck and it's cheaper than CV yet it still sounds great. These all are great guitars but it all comes down to the player not the gear in the end.

[@elektrovert]

I've heard too many stories about problems with the machine heads, and the electrics in general to go with the Affinity. I think it's not worth the risk if you can afford the Classic Vibe. Also it doesn't really sound like a Tele IMO.

[@LuvhandleR]

The Classic Vibe looks better and sounds better. If our not satisfied with the sound of the CV, upgrade the pups and switch to brass saddles you still come out ahead of the game.

[@rbh615]

Could you tell me what guitar stand that is behind you in the corner?

[@rstuartcpa]

To me the Squire sounds a little nasally and less articulate while the road worn sounds bright and clear. I agree...a really cool finish. Wish I could get a road worn spec without the relic treatment.

[@JackMylchreest]

I love my road worn! You can’t go wrong with a Mexican Tele, they pretty much have the same spec as the road worn!

[@TheRoberyto]

Now days you have the Vintera Series, for the same specs whiteout the Worn. The current Road Worn are Vintera Road worns. Cheers.

[@NickMcC]

You know, in a lot of ways, I dig the Squire more than the Fender. Both sound great. But man, I'm blown away by the Squire. Obviously that's without playing it, which is a big factor of course.

[@dzungpham]

Is this road worn the same as vintera road worn 50s? I played squier affinity, classic vibe, player series and even performe. The tone of road worn vintera 50s is huge difference, especially in clean tone and low tone knob. squier and player has blur bad clarity in low tone knob, performer has better clarity but the high strings don't have the balance. Wanna see the differences, should try to test it with your own ears.

[@jasontele]

Road Worn for me..nice lick also at 5:26

[@JackMylchreest]

Thanks dude!!

[@michaelchristianson7743]

Classic vibe

[@toledo2983]

perfect demonstration, great sound and superb playing

[@phil-1115]

I bought a Squier and I really didn't like the shiny neck. I just went to fenders website and bought a American made Roasted Maple neck.

[@PaulLue]

I’ve played some really nice playing classic vibe telecasters and strats. My Tele is a Fender made in Mexico players edition. I couldn’t find a made in USA Tele that played or sounded better enough to justify the price. I’m sure if I played enough of the higher end Teles that I would have a better player but I enjoy the one I bought.

[@JackMylchreest]

It’s all personal preference at the end of the day! I love my road worn and I probably wouldn’t feel the need to upgrade it to an American or custom shop! Glad you’re enjoying your Tele dude! 😁

[@PaulLue]

@@JackMylchreest and you make it sound great too

[@JackMylchreest]

Thanks dude!!

[@benallmark9671]

What’s the feel ?

[@benallmark9671]

I have the classic vibe jazzmaster and think it’s great but the neck is a little to sticky for my liking which is why I’m leaning towards the road worn.

[@anthonygonzalez8684]

Sounds very much alike.

[@peterklein5861]

Completely agree on the CV finish. I love that guitar, but it does look so..."new". Given it's a guitar for life at an entry-level price, it's a shame it can't age with the player!

[@JackMylchreest]

Yea I agree with you! I think that’s why I prefer the road worn!

[@brettneuberger6466]

Nothing a bike chain and a little sand paper or steel wool can’t fix.

[@brucemacewen1488]

If you're a professional player,a guitar will age soon enough - likely too soon.

[@lesterpaul9657]

The difference, like always, makes the bridge pu. You will find a good sounding neck pu in almost every telecaster The fender bridge pu sounds a bit fatter and with more twang. If this justifies the higher price everybody has to decide for himself. I own an older Squier CV Tele made in china, changed the pu and so got a good and playable guitar.

[@ferox965]

I just got a classic vibe. I found it had a better neck than the player, but the pickups were better on the player. So I'm going to swap the pickups.

[@richardlee866]

Good job Very good review on these two Guitars I have owned both of them .The Classic vibe is a awesome Guitar 9 1/2 compared to 7.2.5 Radius. i Like old school Radius & the TEX MEX Pickups. I think for a younger player Go Classic vibe with 9 1/2 Radius On the fret board and I do like it As well and it is a great guitar You can't go wrong with it ! There something about the old school radius Fret board Plus nitrocellulose . Mine rings like a Bell and very loud Without even plug in in And it only weighs 6.9 LBS Roadworn was made 2018 . I see no reason to buy a custom shop Relic.

[@JackMylchreest]

Thanks for the kind words! I agree with you!

[@benallmark9671]

Why how does the 7 and half inch radius compare to the 9 and a half ? What’s the difference ?

[@richardlee866]

@@benallmark9671 You will need to play them for yourself 9 1/2 Radius is a little flatter Most of the time you can get your Playing action a little bit lower.Depends on how good a fret job on the school radius is. But I like my Action a little bit on the high side So old schools whole for me I like them both.

[@benallmark9671]

@@richardlee866 well I hope like the old school as much as you do because I pulled the trigger and ordered the 50’s vintura road worn and I’m not positive but think it has the 7 and a half

[@richardlee866]

I Believe you made a good choice hope you like it . Just make sure you have a good set up on it if you can't do-it-yourself take it to Someone That is VERY GOOD ! To have it done It will be worth every penny you spent A good set up is a Must .

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

Hi there ✌️ Road worn more airy-acoustic sound in cleans With drive i can't hear different Thanks 👍

[@jackblack2321]

Nice video, I enjoyed it

[@JeuneLysOfficiel]

Nice comparison ! I've always wanted to own a Road Worn, but CV is more in my budget actually, the only thing that makes me doubt before buying the CV is that the neck pickup has maybe less clarity and possibly a bit of a mud in Clean tones, but would you say it's that bad ? Anyway I Guess it's still possible to swap the neck PU for a more Dynamic and balanced one !

[@JackMylchreest]

Hey dude thank you! I get what you mean. I think tweaking your amp and pedals goes a long way. I just kept the same settings for the comparison but in a gig situation I would’ve EQ’d it differently. Of course different pick ups can make a difference but I’d just experiment with your gear first to try get the sound you’re after! Hope this helps!

[@JeuneLysOfficiel]

@@JackMylchreest Hey ! Thanks for the answer ! Yes I think I'm going yo order a CV so, and probably will try tweaking the EQ on my amp, I think you're right I'd rather try this first, and maybe I'm going to change the pots and put a No Load one on the Tone just to have more control on it. Did you changed the Saddles on yours ? I've heard the stock ones are Steel plated Brass ones, so maybe it would be good to put some pure steel Saddles to get a clearer and more balanced tone, I dont know if you've ever noticed the differences on your Teles ?

[@Mountainrock70]

If you’re still considering over the neck pickup… Mine is not muddy at all! I have a great tube amp tho with a bright switch and lots of clean headroom. But both these pickups sound great.

[@faethe000]

Geeze that Squier looks pretty. Why's it gotta be a Squier?

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

..and maybe one gauge heavier strings and they will be very very close in tone.

[@JonnyDee123]

Sound wise virtually indistinguishable. I certainly couldn't tell the difference without seeing the video. Value for money - the Squier wins hands down. Paying £600 more for an aesthetic (some might say while others might disagree) improvement would not tempt me. I have a Squier 50s CV now but had a Fender US 70s Tele in the 1980s. In all honesty, the Squier is every bit as good as the Fender was. Nice video and playing btw.

[@rstm_abrv]

Hey just need your advice about the 7.25 radius because I played a road-worn telecaster (2017 model) in the local music store and I really fell in love with feelings and the sound, it has unique vibes. If I buy it needs to be taken to the luthier for a good setup and maybe for fret leveling. I'm just afraid of the 7.25 radius, How does it work with bends?

[@JackMylchreest]

I have no problem with bends at all, get it set up and you’ll not have any problems!

[@rstm_abrv]

@@JackMylchreest Yep, I think you are right, I will try, thanks for your reply.

[@onairsebcycling]

Did you buy it? I'm having the same doubts you had in the radius. ​@@rstm_abrv

[@alphadawg7360]

the white squire looks so pinkish

[@garyp5522]

Great Video. I do not think one sounds better than the other.

[@JackMylchreest]

Which one do you prefer? 😊

[@garyp5522]

@@JackMylchreest I truly Could not pick one over the other. I also have a Mexican and a Squire esquire and like them both. I can say I like the set up on the Mexican better.

[@thadlogan51]

I have a PRS core 24 and a CE 24... and Gibson Les Paul with nitro finish and a PRS Chris Robertson and epiphone 335 figured with regular gloss finish and I can't tell the difference in feel or tone or look between the gloss and nitro at all... unless you want a matt finish then y can see a difference. But for high gloss who cares it's a waste of money to pay for the finish that doesn't make any difference... unless again it's Matt finish and you just like the Matt nitro look. But if you care only about tone then go for the cheaper squier CV.

[@sprayter2037]

Does the white blonde look pink to you in person?

[@JackMylchreest]

Yea in certain light, it does have a pink tinge!

[@rodrich1644]

How about the difference in neck radius?

[@JackMylchreest]

9.5” on the classic vibe, 7.25” on the road worn :)

[@rodrich1644]

@@JackMylchreest I was refering more to the feel.

[@JackMylchreest]

@@rodrich1644 I think you can feel the difference more in the neck finish than the radius. I prefer the road worn feel because there’s less lacquer on the neck!

[@rodrich1644]

@@JackMylchreest I just picked up a CV and expect I will somewhat degloss the neck.

[@やなせ-m9w]

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[@richardockenden8669]

Very helpfull video it really says to me leave your ego on the shelf and buy a squier and save a boat load of money. Its all in the fingers folks. Listening to my ego is going to cost a fortune. Both guitars sound great.

[@JackMylchreest]

I agree! If I sanded down the neck on the squire it would be perfect for me! Not a fan of the gloss!

[@yy77able]

i just bought Squier Tele VC this month, several yeasrs after i sold my Fender tele 52 reissue 2002. The tele52 stayed with me for like 12 years. The Squier VC feels and sounds really good. I like it more than the tele52. Something i think it might be cons for VS. 1 it's heavier than tele52 , 2 some fret work are bad. on my VC some fret are short. make it easily to slip while you do like vibrato on 1st and 6th string. (but on 52 every fret is short XD) pros for VS 1 cheap as it is squier 2 it comes with a humbucker size bridge pickup space. which is so convinient if you want to modify it into humbucker or P90 etc. if you really like to have a tele , tele is your favaoate guitar. i say go for a Fender. get a ash body. if you just want to add a tele in you axes list, want to have the feel and sound sometime. Squier VS is a great choice. it sound just right. just what i want from a tele. i used to have Fender Japan TELE traditional 60s 2018. Beautiful, but sound weak feel stiff. No inspiration to me. My no1 budget Tele. Squier VC!!!!

[@adriyanmusic]

sounds good and you are hell of a guitar player but i think the problem with classic vibe is its too heavy like Les Paul not a good thing for live shows

[@JackMylchreest]

Thanks dude! Ironically I mainly play a les Paul live and love the heaviness haha

[@adriyanmusic]

@@JackMylchreest I knew it dude I just f knew it 🤩

[@isaiahj117]

Surprisingly I like the squire’s sound better.

[@tedoakley5600]

This was a great comparison video! I actually like the sound of the Squier better but am not a fan of the gloss neck on it. I personally play a Squier Affinity FSR HH tele that I absolutely adore. But Jack is right, feel and sound are all subjective so just play what feels and sounds right TO YOU!!!

[@JackMylchreest]

Absolutely dude! It’s all subjective at the end of the day! The squire is great and I’d definitely use it live, it’s just not quite the feel I prefer! Thanks for checking out the video Ted! Really appreciate it!

[@tedoakley5600]

@@JackMylchreest I'm actually looking to get a player series tele in butterscotch blonde in the near future as soon as I can sell my Marshall JCM800. Anyways, love the channel and I just subscribed=)

[@JackMylchreest]

@@tedoakley5600 thanks dude I really appreciate it!

[@benallmark9671]

The affinity satin necks are lovely to play aren’t they

[@tedoakley5600]

@@benallmark9671 absolutely!!!

[@benallmark9671]

Is your road worn butterscotch blonde or simple vintage blonde ?

[@JackMylchreest]

Butterscotch I think?

[@benallmark9671]

@@JackMylchreest what do you think is a better guitar, the road worn or an American professional model of the same guitar ?

[@JackMylchreest]

@@benallmark9671 for me it’s the road worn! I much prefer the worn in feel of the guitar and the quality for the money is fantastic! American tele’s are great too but a road worn is the closest you’ll get to a custom shop without busting the bank!

[@benallmark9671]

@@JackMylchreest thanks bro , you just made my decision for me and I appreciate it.

[@joebryant8500]

Definitely Butterscotch Blonde, they switched to Vintage Blonde on this model about a year ago.

[@ras.4913]

The squier sounds sweeter.

[@richim2326]

almost 9 minutes in... you said it... "personal preference"... for me, there's nothing wrong with a Squire Classic Vibe.... just like there's nothing wrong with an Epiphone...(the margins are becoming thinner... i also noticed the prices for the "cheaper" versions are creeping up...)....

[@JackMylchreest]

Completely agree! If a they’re set up right and stay in tune then they’re great guitars!

[@TheStratfanatic]

CV, but as a modding platform...

[@logansherwin6134]

thats the Indonesian model right?

[@JackMylchreest]

It is indeed!

[@eliagiorgi574]

L originale ha appena appena un suono un po piu "pieno"...ma sono finezze...splendida la classic vibe

[@shaunmatthews4601]

The Squier sounds warmer to me whereas the Fender sounds brighter. Between the two, I prefer the Squier, tbh.

[@JackMylchreest]

I think it’s down to pickups! I kept the same amp and pedal setting throughout so I suppose you could tweek your amp if you didn’t like the honky sound!

[@benallmark9671]

Me too bud , me too. I just bought a player series tele hh and I’m trading it back in for this squire and can’t wait.

[@shaunmatthews4601]

@@JackMylchreest That sound definitely has its place. I just prefer a warmer tone, for the most part.

[@henryteardrop492]

Well done sir! Top marks for spelling. Can't believe someone would spell Fender as Fendre...why oh why then do they call it as 'Squire' when it says Squier on the headstock

[@schaffelaer1902]

That's alnico 3 Vs 5 if I'm not mistaken

[@attilathehun0]

The Road Worn in the bridge clean sounds more trebly than the Squire in the bridge clean.

[@JackMylchreest]

Think that’s the pickups! It’s way more honky sounding, like a proper Tele!

[@attilathehun0]

@@JackMylchreest Oh yeah the Tex Mex pups are both popular and sound good.

[@kamben1010]

love cv

[@jefferybarnett2073]

Well, lot of us want to play a guitar into the worn look, don’t need it pre worn, lol.

[@Baci302]

I'M NUMBER 100. I WIN!!!!! I WIN EVERYTHING!!!! YES YES YES. When will I receive both guitars in the mail? I can't wait. Thank you so much!

[@PhilAlbinus]

I've owned the same Classic Vibe for years and it's wonderful. One fret was buzzing is had to have that repaired. The neck is insane and and the Mexican models aren't worth the extra $250. Full disclosure: my 2015 CV was "crafted" in China. Not sure how the newer models play and feel.

[@JackMylchreest]

They’re great guitars, the value for money is crazy!

[@kelvinsmith6854]

That looks like Affinity version not the proper Classic Vibe

[@Dodzee.44]

the yellow one was better all round

[@brucemacewen1488]

As they say in motorcycling "Chrome won't get you home". I'm not into paying 3 prices for an already banged up guitar.That'll happen soon enough if you play alot. CV is the best value of the two by far.Sounds as good if not better for 1/3 the price.I've played Teles since 1968 (first new one) and to me the CV series is the best thing Fender has done since the 60's.By the way, it's not Fender vs Squier. It's Fender Squier.They own the name.

[@joebryant8500]

The Road Worn is awesome, but _Jesus_ that neck is deep. Not sure where your spec sheet is from, but it's a U, not a C. Don't buy until you try!

[@JackMylchreest]

The new ones are a U shape, however mine is from 2017 and it’s a C shape. I wouldn’t have bought it if was a U shape haha

[@joebryant8500]

@@JackMylchreest My mistake, I didn't know they changed the specification.

[@ushnicyuvnikof2748]

American is the only way to go with a Tele.

[@cs3634]

The roadworn sounds better.

[@elcentinela1000]

Squier CV is just a nice little guitar for the price …. That’s it. You get what you pay for… period.

[@moghaderi2584]

I don’t get why the classic vibe is over glorified. In terms of quality it is nothing compare to Tele player series. Save more buy Fender.

[@GreenOwl70]

Classic vibe sounds as cheap as it probably is

[@BryanClark-gk6ie]

Actually they cost more than their cheaper made American counter part. I bought one and returned it and got an American made tele.

[@soulvaccination8679]

I hope your girl does not see this video.