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[@RobertBakerGuitar]

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[@JimmyWatfordGuitar]

It only took 2 seconds of this video to realize its totally worth it.

[@PrestonSmithsMusic]

Totally entered yesterday. ;)

[@robertashton8069]

Luvs me some Esquire!

[@sheamaddy9893]

If you can find one, try a Squier Master Series M-80. Set neck, amazing hardware, unique body shape, rare, really well made and a great fit and finish. Kind of like a cross between a SG and a Strat.

[@chrisggoodwin777]

So, the giveaway is WINSday? 😉🤘🎸

[@justinkrann7406]

Best player I ever saw live, Casino cover band, best rock songs, all the solos. This dude was the lead player, and note for note perfect on every solo you can think of, passion and style too. After the show we spoke and I asked "why do you play a Squire and not a Fender?" and his answer was..... "Squires are cheaper"

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

Lol. Great answer. Squires are good guitars for sure.

[@gioigeniale6711]

So it is. I also play a SX precision bass, upgraded with Seymour Duncan PUs. Really better than my original fender precision bass I played in the 80ies. And a SX Sting Ray Copy. The full, fat, hot sound. A Vester Jazz Bass copy with custom shop PUs and a Badass Bridge. What more can you ever wish for little money.

[@zynosgd9982]

They're cheaper and in my opinion, better mod platforms.

[@michaelshannon6558]

The Squier Classic Vibes 60s Stratocaster is a really good guitar for its price point. I ordered one on Monday and unboxed it yesterday. The setup at the factory was very good. I’ll tweak it in a couple weeks after it settles in.

[@AlexTapisevic]

Yes the only limiter for a guitar is the guitarrist... I can confirm that from myself I finaly have an electric guitar and many efects and tones at my disposal with an expensive multiefect amp. but is very limited by my basic expertice... I need to put much hours on it.

[@jltrem]

If a Squier is what you can afford, then it's worth it.

[@Mystninja]

That if I can afford a fender but I'm a tight ass.

[@Mystninja]

Tbh I've been told top end Squiers and better then the cheap mex fenders.

[@kevinmarley2587]

@@Mystninja honestly my affinity which sits right in the middle for squire is much better then my MIM

[@megadave1197]

If Hendrix had picked up a Squier it would sound incredible. The moral of the story is. Keep practicing and stop wasting money on guitars

[@petersuddath6477]

When the classic vibe series first came out, the salesman at my local guitar shop kept trying to get me to play one. I said absolutely not!! I don’t do Squires! For a couple of months he gently persisted. Finally to make a point, I tried one. In the end, I bought three!!! 50’s Strat, 50’s Tele, and a Tele Custom. Incredible guitars!

[@jimmarinella9455]

I never got into telecasters but my son's buddy wanted to start playing one so I built a cheap kit for him. A year later he walks into the house with a fender player series tele. He sits down and starts playing like he has been playing for years. Amy guitar can keep a kid out of a lot of trouble and get them going. These are light years ahead of what I started with.

[@thephilosopher5799]

What type do you play? Strat? Les Paul? Sg ?

[@garygritter5701]

I love any guitar, I have a tele, Strat & SG I love those but I’m not a fan of les Paul’s, they’re nice to look at but I don’t like to play them, they sit on my lap rather weird.

[@thepoofyninja]

I have the Squier 50's Classic Vibe Butterscotch Telecaster and I love it.

[@scottcrowell6015]

My favorite guitar of all time and that include US made Fenders and Gibsons. There's something about the neck that is straight out of the 50's

[@zackakai5173]

I have the same guitar, threw a 3-ply creme-colored Fender pick guard on there and it looks amazing.

[@OGR-42]

I put a 4-ply red pearl on my white blonde CV Tele, I love it. I don't like the C shape neck though, I might throw a Fender Fat U neck on that in the future.

[@timbrendelson3911]

Just ordered the Butterscotch. This will be my very first Squire. I have several expensive guitars but I'm starting to notice that some of them just aren't worth it. I'll give the Squire a shot!

[@hannaro]

Love mine too! Although I’m not wild about the looks. Kind of a sickly shade of yellow. But whatever. The thing is wonderful.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Had a Squier for about 2 years now, with a few new strings here and there, it's still a charm to play. I would definitely say for beginners that they get the job done! Awesome man!

[@jimmycleary7864]

My favorite guitar is a Squire Classic Vibe 50's tele that I got for Christmas when I was 13. Plays like a dream, especially with a professional setup. Threw in some Seymour Duncans and it sounds even better. They're great guitars

[@GearGasms]

Mad props for explaining the affiliate link and letting people know it’s okay to just go buy one otherwise. We need more people like you in the guitar YT space. Your parents raised you right! 🤓🎸🤘🏻

[@davidcarvalho.oficial]

Dude, it sent me a shiver when you started playing "I'm no angel" by The Winery Dogs, love Richie Kotzen!

[@kennyleejohnson5253]

I agree. Love that song and album.

[@alexander_winston]

@David Carvalho.... Fender has a Richie Kotzen Signature Telecaster that is simply superb. A bit pricy, the neck is massive, but it’s look and sound is gorgeous.

[@joesatchton212]

Absolutely right! Brilliant song - so great to hear Robert pluck a few chords. :)

[@shawndouglass2939]

I thought the Teles were pretty damn ugly back in the day, now I'm obsessed with getting one of My own

[@dnamusicchallenge5995]

When i was a kid, church used our house to stock their guitars when its not being used. A strat, a tele and a les paul. I immediately go to tele when the les paul is not available. As a kid i didnt have any effects pedals, what i do is i crank up d volume of the amp, then master volume at a minimum. My first crunch! Fell in love immediately and never lookd back.

[@thephilosopher5799]

@@dnamusicchallenge5995 same

[@briano.5746]

I was the same until a few years ago. Now I have 2 Teles and one of them I built.

[@garygritter5701]

I have a tele, Strat & SG, I’m don’t like playing les Paul’s, they look nice but they sit on my lap horribly.

[@Matt-oy4cs]

Beautiful guitar. Huge fan of those amber gloss 50s style necks

[@XX-pv1cy]

What makes you prefer a glossy neck over a satin neck? That’s always something I’ve been curious to know about people

[@fendermustang94]

sameee i love that color

[@MrBrungers]

I love the glossy necks, the best

[@void0094]

@@XX-pv1cy feels like it has more stability.

[@dylangreen9819]

@@XX-pv1cy I used to really be nitpicky if it wasn't satin until i played a high gloss neck for a few months. I couldn't care which one I have now. Gloss maple looks much better in my opinion but neither make much of a difference in my playing as I've gotten used to both.

[@wingdwolf56]

I’ve had a Squier Stagemaster for 20 years. It has the nicest neck I’ve played but the Floyd Rose is a pain. How bout I give it to you, Robert, and you can dial it in and give it away.... or burn it!

[@alexander_winston]

I have an ESP with a Floyd Rose and it was so high maintenance to keep in tune. Took the FR off, blocked it into a hard tail and now I love it. Give it a try before you burn it.

[@jamessigmon4765]

Any decent tech could retrofit it with a hard tail or standard single point trem! I think Wilkinson makes some drop-in units that match floyd posts

[@p1y2t3h4e5r]

Sir! If you are really giving away your guitar, I'm all for it! I'll pay for the shipping! I know a good luthier in town that will have it set up.

[@ScottMacLeodCompany]

@@alexander_winston you can get a tremolo no for it 3 options; floating, down only, or blocked

[@IAmInfinitus208]

If there's one thing I've learned as someone who owns a '99 Squier Affinity Strat for several months now, Indonesian-made, and kinda looks like Eric Clapton's Blackie... ...It is worth it. Especially since this does fulfill Leo Fender's design philosophy of making guitars more affordable, and as a bonus you can mod any Squier products with better pickups and hardware if you should choose!

[@lucasperro4583]

I like to say my first "real guitar" was, and is, my gold Squier Classic Vibe strat. Upgraded from a 150 dollar epiphone to it, and I love it! With locking tuners and a solid setup added to it, I havent had a problem with it ever! Maybe will switch out the stock pickups, but it worked for everything I needed at the time, and I still go back to it!

[@JCole78]

A few months ago right as this Covid thing was starting I found a great deal on Facebook for an Ibanez SR300 Bass. When I went to pick it up it turned out that the guy ran a guitar repair shop out of his house. He had a Squire Telecaster that was Gun Metal grey with a black pick guard. My son who already had a older Squire Strat had been talking about wanting a Telecaster. I started talking to the guy and he said he was considering keeping it because of how good it sounded. When I said my 14 year old son might like it he said if my son wanted it he would sell it to him instead of keeping. I went home got my son, and took him to see it. My son had sat and played “Paint it Black”, and loved it. I had to do a double take it sounded so good.

[@wakjob961]

The "neck position" in the p/u selector was used to mimic bass lines back in the day.

[@gioigeniale6711]

OK. Didn`t know that. Listen to early Johnny Cash, Luther Perkins.

[@Bigredshred]

Love the Kotzen "I'm not Angel" intro riff!

[@davidbristol902]

Really like Esquires. Built one with volume - tone - no switch.

[@phililpb]

I dont get esqires why not have both pickups

[@clicheguevara9917]

@@phililpb i like "esquire strats". i personally spend 90% of the time on the bridge pickup. so just going for the aesthetics of having one pickup does not limit me at all . (i do love a coilsplit though, so my esquire style guitars have a single humbucker that i can split)

[@dylangreen9819]

@@phililpb Less sustain suspected because of magnetic field of neck pickup. Seymour duncan and brad paisley just created a pickup and hides under the pickgaurd to keep sustain but also have a neck pickup option

[@dougmorisoli6482]

I recently got a Squier Classic Vibe Tele and it is fantastic. I have a Gibson Les Paul Std and Fender ‘65 reissue Strat and I am just as happy with the Squier. Unbelievable value at its price. Play it all the time.

[@ianwallace65]

Totally love this guitar...couldn't believe how good the neck felt..but just couldn't find anything good about the forward position through an AC30...until...I plugged into a Fender Baseman...my god!! It's "bloody brilliant!"

[@alexandrachirita3071]

I love telecasters. I grew up hating them, but lately I listened a lot to 60's and 70's music and I felt in love with them. Old and classy.

[@davidwoods358]

That's how I envision a Tele, cream with white pick guard. I like that one a lot.

[@jasontownsend9460]

It’s an Esquire not a Tele

[@joedavis8481]

I've had several squires, mostly from pawnshops and what I have found is it's just the luck of the draw . I ran across a tobacco squire bullit that I was really impressed with for $120 but I had just bought 2 other guitars and was at my monthly (limit lol) . I kept thinking about that guitar and how much I liked the neck on it. The next day I watched an interview with Ron Thorn and he was saying he had about 46 guitars and his favorite is an '85 squire strat ! I couldn't wait to get off work , I was sure it would be gone but I got it and if I would have found this squire bullit before I found my American standard strat , I would not have bought it. Don't get me wrong my American standard is my pride and joy but the dropoff of this particular bullit was not huge , I have affinities that don't come close to this bullit....that's my story and I'm sticking to it !

[@Kondi17]

The best budget Squier is a strat Affinity h-s-s. Soooo versitale and great sound.

[@gtr1952]

I was born in 1952, and started playing guitar in the early 60's. The Squire Classic Vibe series is 10X better than anything I had to learn on, and the same for Epiphone LPJ's!! I have a Epiphone LPJ Deluxe now that I changed the pups and all the hardware on and use on stage! I don't have to worry about it walking away 8) --gary

[@MrChuckd6]

I am trying to build a set of single pick up guitars, looks great

[@jackhaugh]

Dude I got a Gibson melody maker explorer for my daughter which just has a bridge pup and a volume knob. She decided she really didn’t want to play, and I’ve been using it for the past 5 years or so. Granted, it’s a 7/8 scale guitar, but it still screams. It does have some BS Duncan designed pup in the bridge which sounds pretty good, but swapping it out would be incredible. I got it for about $400. Joan Jett used to play a melody maker les Paul Jr back in the day, but with a p-90 in the bridge. This one has a Flying V head stock, so it looks really edgy, different, and cool. I’d recommend trying one out if you’re just looking for a single pup guitars to mod.

[@jamieatcheson7710]

My main guitar is my dads old 83' squier strat and it's one of the best guitars I have ever played and I love it. The tele looks awesome, just as cool as a fender.

[@mika1367]

Well according to Forrest White who I asked at a guitar show the first squires were old stock cbs bodies and necks. I chose mine over a sunburst Mia . They were both $500 at the time. Electronics were crap but it has been my baby ever since. She has gone thru a lot of changes through the years and all that’s original is the wood and she’s been asking for a new set of pickups lately. She wants the ej’s, I tried to talk her into the Tex-mex cos I’m cheap but she won’t have it. Gotta keep the girl happy..

[@johnbrasher1495]

I think the best Squiers ever were the Pro Tone models from the late 90s and the E-serial MIJ Strats from 84-87... the "JV" guitars. Of the more modern stuff, I agree the Classic Vibe production guitars are the best. The Vintage Modified are good, but I prefer the CV to the VM. My CV Thinline Mahogany Tele is incredible and just over 5 lbs. The Deluxe Stratocaster is also a gem.

[@nikosibarramante2677]

I own a CAR Squier Standard Strat. Nice quality, required not much setup. Machine heads stay in tune. Changed the PUs to a Fender Tex Mex, had it rewired to push-pull, changed to a Fender 5way switch, got a better nut, and pickguard insulated. It cost me an additional 200ChF to the guitar price of 275ChF. I love it and I won't be going to a real Fender anytime soon.

[@ColinStuart]

It's hard to subscribe to you, I'm 68, and been playing for over 55 years! So, I can answer some of your questions, because I was there, and I like to share! Play the guitar, not the name on the headstock!

[@gioigeniale6711]

So I do. and have a lot of fun. With Strat-, Tele-, Gretsch-, Les Paul-style guitars, as well with Precision-, Jazz-, StingRay-style basses. Just my 100 year old double bass is an original. But don`t kow, who built it...

[@PlouplePoupi]

I’ve just bought the squier stratocaster contemporary HSS and I love it !🇫🇷👍🏼🍒

[@perihelion7798]

Squier has upped their game recently, and now make a pretty good guitars. They are excellent for modding purposes, and have some pretty nice necks nowadays.

[@precisionbrown6829]

Heck yeah! I have a 92 Squire Strat I bought for $40 with the guitar stand and a soft case. It’s a Korean one, not that it makes a difference, but I almost sold it for $50 and a month before I played it and was set back at how amazing it played! At least a dozen people begged me for it but I’ve had it since 2000 and it’s staying right here with me

[@gingerbeer914]

The Korean ones costed 495 guilders back then. I think they're worth between €275.- and €350.- now. Some will ask more, but I'd prefer a used Classic Vibe in the mentioned price range, or better, under 300 euros. Don't accept any bids under 200 bucks. Take a look on Reverb. Your guitar is 30 years old, so it's vintage now. I've seen asking prices north of 400 bucks.

[@ferox965]

If it feels right in your hands and sounds good, that's all that matters.

[@ikaros110]

Friend of mine just bought a squier and I'm blown away. The quality you get for the price is insane :)

[@elspanoo]

5:30 i thought: here it comes, blackberry smoke! almost, haha, almost blackberry smoke

[@codymchenryguitar5192]

BlackBerry smoke is so good!

[@baddnoise]

this is literally my dream guitar for the kinda stuff i wanna play!! really into bands like IDLES, iceage, etc. and they all play single pup fenders!

[@joshuagriffith7904]

Robert, I was watching the unboxing and my wife caught a glimpse of your video and totally dogged your rockin' locks of hair. Don't worry though man...I set her straight....and our couch is actually very comfy to sleep on...

[@ar2612]

So she didn't mind sleeping on th couch then? Pfff how is that punishment and is she then supposed to learn her lesson?🤣

[@wilhelmtheconquerer6214]

The best bang for your buck guitar possible is the Squier classic vibe series with a good setup and (depending on your budget) upgraded electronics and pups. Great guitars for the money!

[@chiefuscg]

Learning on a Squire Telecaster. Would love to try an esquire, read the history pretty cool. Thanks for the video

[@kylecoonrod9291]

I have to weigh in here. I bought one of these used last week. Previous owner had brass compensated saddles and a Seymour Duncan quarter pounder pick up installed. The guitar was professionally set up at the same. I absolutely love this guitar! Side note, if you pull the pick guard these aren’t routed for a neck pick up. They are true to the original design. I can’t speak for them being stock, but you are correct in saying the Classic Vibe lines are the best Squier has to offer! I bought this guitar bc I have a 60 CV Tele that is my go to guitar for everything ie recording, live shows, church etc. I bought it used, put locking tuners, new nut, and brass compensated saddles on it. This week I swapped the pick ups and found out it already had fender custom shop pick ups. I felt like the bridge was a little hot so I went a set of custom Tele pick ups from a local company that builds them. It sounds more like a Tele now and I love it just as much. Sorry had to share!

[@What-uh6bf]

Don’t know why anyone wouldn’t like this guitar

[@chrisbee8009]

Truth

[@rockerbob949]

Yeah the Classic Vibe Squier guitars are awesome. I have a 50’s Strat, 60’s Mustang and 60’s Jazzmaster. Love em all

[@jacobbrown1690]

buy them used sinces they sell for less then half price after one year.

[@TheBentNote]

Completely agree about the classic vibe line. Those guitars are insanely good. Pickup swap and they’re up there with the low end fenders

[@ForgottenTupperware]

Slight Correction; The body is Poplar, not pine.

[@lupo10]

Sorry dude, you’re wrong. This model has a pine body like the OG 50’s models were. Check the link in the description, it’s in the specs.

[@manonbassguitar]

Thanks Robert for doing this on a Squier. The company has improved very much in the last 10-15 years, & they keep getting better, while remaining affordable. Please get ahold of a ‘Squire ‘51 & review it (you’ll love them). A thinner basswood Strat body with a fat maple tele neck, H/S pickups, with no tome &a 3 way rotary pickup switch. The gen 1 is a screwy top loader bridge & the gen 2 is a string through bridge (better).

[@Kylora2112]

Squiers are perfect entry-level/budget/mod platform guitars.

[@JacksonDukes]

Thanks for the honest feedback, and walking through the switch positions with demonstration

[@hotrodjones74]

This makes me wonder could a regular Telecaster be wired in a similar way with a 5 way switch to sound like both guitars.

[@jefflitchfield4950]

Maybe. Interesting idea

[@nalukeko]

maybe if you use a superswitch. not with a regular 5-way.

[@93corvettebaby]

Nope.magnetic pull of the neck pickup changes the sound

[@marcusnunes7256]

Maybe install a varitone

[@davidozab2753]

Esquires are so cool. Along with LP jrs they scream stripped down, no frills, loud as hell rock.

[@Jesus-xq5kx]

Yes, They are worth it. You don't need a ridicously expensive guitar, Tone is in the fingers.

[@gaztayplays1210]

Yeah your right but gear is also that personal part that makes you unique, but expensive guitars are usually built better

[@Redterra527]

At the ripe old age of 69 and having played guitar since I was 14, I have gone through the stages of more gear is good. Now, however, I feel that less is more. A single pickup guitar like the Esquire is all one needs, in my opinion. Besides, if one wants tonal effects one can use pedals and amp controls. I’m more interested in clean sound like that of my current guitar hero. Kirk Fletcher. Play well and you don’t need lots of effects.

[@JDM1691]

"I think squier classic vibe is the best line squier has ever offered". Play a Jv or E series made in japan. My 84 sounds better than most modern fenders. Maybe the cv series is the best modern line they make.

[@reno145]

My '87 in Lake Placid Blue is still my go-to guitar. I loaded it with a Kahler flat mount in '88 and Lace Sensors back in '89. It just has that "something".

[@TeleCaster66]

The tiny necks I've seen on CV's are not for me but I like them other than that.

[@RubbelisPro]

100% I have a '94 olympic white strat that sounds more quacky than my more recent player series strat..

[@caleshtcincredibles]

I have a Squire Vintage Modified Strat , it's an amazing guitar . Came with Duncan designed pickups and all the hardware is Fender , wiring , bridge, vintage tuners ....it gets played a lot !

[@caleshtcincredibles]

I have an 87 E Series Squire Strat fully modded , it's a beast ! only problem with it is it's as heavy as a vintage Les Paul ....

[@HoorayItsChris]

Squiers are great. My favourite guitar is a Squier Strat I got in 2003. Still play it every day!

[@zumba.c]

Only one single coil pickup? Probably hums like a bumblebee

[@j_freed]

And stings like a hornet. You get used to rolling back your volume control when your not playing.

[@fezthecat1]

I'll never turn down a free guitar. I love Telecasters. The nice thing about squires is that they make great mod projects. I had a crappy 90's squire strat, and I modded the crap out of it over the years. 21 years, and MANY guitars later, and it's still one of favorites. It plays great, sounds great, has a trick up its sleeve, and modding it made it personal. It feels like it's strictly mine. A guitar that grew with me, and I'm still not done with it yet. Close, but not quite.

[@arodrigues14]

This guitar is very ZZTOP-ish sounding. In a good way, of course.

[@prisonmike4971]

Yes it is totally worth it. I bought my tele deluxe HH with the CBS headstock. It is so amazing. The squire series has gotten so much better over the years.

[@rydyrmorse1307]

I bought a 50's re-issue Squier Tele to make into a B-bender. I wasn't about to plunge a router into my American pro. I was happily surprised at the quality of the Squier. The fret work isn't as nice as the pro, but at less than a third of the cost I'll accept that.

[@peabodymartin5201]

Getting back into playing guitar after about a decade off. I feel like I’m learning more now than I ever did before. Thanks for the video.

[@rockturtleneck]

I got the butterscotch one a few weeks ago and I absolutely love it. Twang for miles. Would have bet anything it was a $1200 Fender if I didn't know it was a Squier.

[@Gramstein]

My number 1 is a heavily modified Squier strat... I love em!

[@paul_domici]

I have two Teles MIM and they are just Amazing!!!

[@aidanthorne9095]

My first guitar was a Squier Stratocaster! Had that guitar for almost 8 years until I sold it I think a year or 2 ago. For years, me and my band perform at famous venues such as the Whiskey A Go Go, Sagebrush Cantina, House of Blues on Sunset Blvd., El Cid, The Joint, The Rack, and many more. Their were songs that I had to play with a strat and I only had my Squier Strat and it sounded amazing and it was my go-to for years. This Esquier that you have Robert looks amazing, sounds rockin, and keep on rockin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jasperthecolorofglory]

I have a Squier Bullet and it was well worth the money and I am glad I bought it. I would like to someday upgrade to an Affinity for the glossy neck and higher quality hardware.

[@whayneneal]

I have 2 of the Squire CV Teles from 2018. Made in China. I put Falin blues specials and a new harness in one and a Lollar mini humbucker in the neck of one and a Lollar J Street in the bridge with a new harness. Both great guitars and I'm not afraid to take them out of the house. May have to check into one of those Esquires.

[@robertgandy1519]

What an awesome guitar. I love the Esquire. I recently bought a Classic Vibe 60s Jazzmaster I could not believe the fit and finish of this guitar. The fret work was amazing. Every bit as good as my American and Made in Japan Fenders.

[@WR5RR]

I love the Esquire. Modding a Squier Bullet to a Esquire with a Seymore Duncan Broadcaster pu. Luther Perkins a Esquire hero!

[@jakebadstibner8696]

Thanks for the opportunity! Good luck to everyone in the giveaway

[@hearpalhere]

It looks great and I'm glad to hear that it has a medium neck... I can't really get into thin necked guitars :-)

[@ceedeechester2277]

I bought a Squire Contemporary Tele a few months ago... not a traditional tele but still I'm really happy with it.

[@sweetmercy6987]

Have a squier strat hss I had a buddy paint for me. Needless to say. Is not going anywhere. (mostly cause he painted it) but it's my go to when I need to change strings on my mij Jackson. (Floyd). Had the chance to play a Celtic esquire. One humbucker and loved it. Came back for it and it flew out faster than I left.

[@22collector]

Awesome guitar. The esquire is one of my favorites hands down, and swapping the PU for something better is an easy fix. These should be very popular.

[@jimhicks8871]

Thanks for explaining how the selector switch changes the tone on the pick-up. This is a simple guitar with a lot of sound!

[@shadoecrossland5457]

Man. That color combo looks fantastic.

[@sirjoshuapaul]

Your generosity is amazing. Thanks for being you and playing those great riffs.

[@Icantdrive55]

I have a Squire Affinity Tele Butterscotch Blond and just love it. It was set up perfect right out of the box I have done nothing to it. I also have a Squire Standard Strat in Cherry Burst and it too is a great instrument. It has the 2 point trem which most people prefer.

[@nothingislogical]

The higher priced Squiers are on par with made in Mexico Fenders, which sound great. I have a MIM Fender Strat and Tele, and the Squier Classic Vibe 60's Jazzmaster I bought a year ago sounds just as good.

[@nanocasas4295]

My main guitar is a tele affinity, i love it, it does what i want and more, i think its more about the amp, and the feeling of the guitar. If it feels right, its the right guitar for you

[@cdatlas]

I have a 2000 American Standard Strat and a 2018 60’s Classic Vibe Strat and I have to say that in spite of the inferior components and build quality, after some set up TLC the Squier plays and stays in tune as well as the Fender. The one thing the Squier desperately needs is the fret ends dressed but that’s really about it.

[@alanmares8643]

I had an Ibanez SA series, an Epiphone SG, and a Squier bullet. Sold both the Ibanez and the SG, put an GM 84' bridge pickup and a graph-tech nut in the bullet and I will never sell that thing ever, best guitar for the price (I got it new for $149) great for modding which I probably spent $30 to mod

[@pradeepchoppala2192]

Hey Robert, I was fortunate enough aquire a couple of squier strats buying them only because they were in my price range. They are really great guitars. I see people talking a lot about teles. Now I want one but really can’t afford a nice one. The one you played in your video not only sounded but looked beautiful. Don’t know what amp you used but the guitar sounded pretty damn good ! Really enjoy you vids ! Keep them coming !

[@wrd2thebigbird]

So, I ended up buying a classic vibe recently because of this video. I couldn’t find an esquire, so I converted it. Luckily had everything I needed, other than the wiring harness. Was able to pick one up on reverb, and put a fender 1964 custom pickup in the bridge. I am loving this guitar! Thanks for the video Robert!

[@zdunne]

Have three Squier Affinity guitars (one ssh strat, one sss strat , and one Tele) They have served me well over the years.

[@dejct]

I have a 70 HSS squier classic vibe strat and it's awesome! You gotta play a few and pick the best one! I was gonna get a blonde 50s but it didn't play as nice! So play em before you buy :)

[@alanwalker1698]

I'm with you Rob. Single pickup guitars have that thing to them you just can't explain. I have 3 single pickup guitars. It's my thing. Two with P90s and a converted Tele.

[@BackintheFall]

Honestly. Ive never really been into squires. But as the grow they have been getting better. The color on this one is beautiful tho.

[@dwojcik1000]

I think John 5 had a signature squire Tele. If you’re a decent player you can probably make it sound pretty good.

[@dbell9571]

I have the Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster - Quality and tone are unbelievable. Plays like a 1k guitar.

[@gioigeniale6711]

I play a Squier CV Tele since years. One of the best instruments I have. Once it fell from the wall. I picked it up, had to tune one (1) string. No harm at all. I`ve changes both PUs, a Seymour Duncan at the neck and a Fender Yosemite at the bridge. No comes the CV Esquire. First I didn`t like it. Especially the "dark" position. Who ever can use this dark sound... until I drove it with a lot of gain. BOOOOOOM. This way the blues licks let the walls tremble. Nevertheless I replaced the PU with a Fender Special 72 PU. Double BOOOOOOOOM. Wow! Catch one as long, as they`re avaliable.

[@buzzbabyjesus]

Bought a used Squier strat for $50. Neck and body were solid. I replaced EVERYTHING else with Fender of better. It's a killer now.

[@Tomtoms-tomtoms]

The classic vibe series is phenomenal value.. i bought the CV 70s p bass, the cv 70’s jaguar and the cv 70’s strat... ALL KILLER.. and upgrade the pickups and maybe new bridge etc and youve got seriously great guitars

[@williamleith8430]

I used to dismiss Squiers, not anymore I bought a Standard Tele, Deluxe Strat, C.V.Strat 50s and a Squier Nashville Tele, awesome value great pickup upgrade platform.

[@robertvogel8170]

Thanks for the explanation of the Esquire’s wiring

[@scoobystap3159]

There are no negative features on a guitar if it has been given to me. You rock Robert! 🤞🤘

[@zackakai5173]

I paid $350 for a B-stock 50's CV Tele and honestly I don't notice a huge difference between it and my uncle's $1500 MIA Fender Tele. The only big thing is the weight, the CV is quite a bit heavier with the pine body (which is apparently 50's-accurate), but for someone who really likes Les Pauls that's hardly a big issue to me. If the weight isn't an issue for you then you're getting a hell of a lot of guitar for not a lot of money. And the CV line is made to American Fender specs, so if you ever wanted to do a hardware upgrade you could use actual Fender parts. My only mark against it is I think the neck pickup is pretty weedy out of the box, but A, pickups aren't hard to change, and B, the bridge pickup is *really* hot for a single coil so IMO that more than makes up for it.

[@paulcowart3174]

I've got two Squiers One is a great pink strat and the other is a set neck carved top mahogany 2 HB Tele Both killer guitars Plus less than 200 for both pieces

[@robertm2000]

The Squier necks are excellent! I have a Squier 51 that I got for $99. and replaced the pickups on, and my guitar repairman said in that shape it played as well and sounded as good as good as a $600-800 guitar. I also have a Washburn Strat knockoff that I put a Squier Bullet Strat neck ($50 on Ebay!) and pickups from a music store junk drawer on (another $60), that sounds as good as a $500 Strat!

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

squire is totally worth it! i’ve said that multiple times on here. there are bad things about them but they are super affordable. i wouldn’t use it on stage but for jamming around the house they are great guitars. now sometimes you have to have them set up but alot of times they come set up pretty decent already. if you’re a kid starting out playing squire is absolutely a great guitar to get.