VIDEO SECTIONS: 1. Where is it made, and does that matter? - 1:01 2. Is this guitar still a true classic? - 2:00 3. What does it sound like? - 5:20 4. One Minute Solo! - 9:46 5. Are they still built well? - 11:14 5. Classic Vibe or Player Series? - 15:00 Guitar Link - imp.i114863.net/kjzgxV Enjoy!
@atoysy58833 жыл бұрын
Still waiting to any kind of electric guitar as my Consolation Prize..🙏
@Raphyes3 жыл бұрын
Really a nice sound.
@robertlucas98673 жыл бұрын
I heard the newer version coming out later this year (or maybe it’s the one you have) has a new updated Fender designed pickup that has tighter QA control to ensure it’s more consistent. I would like to know if it is a true copper, cleanly made pickups.
@robertlucas98673 жыл бұрын
To clarify the last model had Fender design pickups as well and looked well made but I heard Fender redesigned them to be better. I don’t know what was changed or if it is a rumor.
@LP4ever0883 жыл бұрын
Have you looked at the Fender Vintera Strats before? I know they're not "budget" but compared to an actual vintage they are. I also like the idea of blending modern conveniences with classic tone.
@seattleday96903 жыл бұрын
My dad bought a 50s Classic Vibe Tele. He loves it.
@johncrafton83193 жыл бұрын
I love mine, that's for sure. It's got everything a Tele needs, and nothing it doesn't.
@seattleday96903 жыл бұрын
@@johncrafton8319 maybe I check it out. He did add the ashtray cover on it for more vintage.
@kirkscobey30313 жыл бұрын
Owned a few of them… great guitars!
@SuperBroncosguy3 жыл бұрын
Menno- Creepy Vibe
@LyThC00p38sc2 жыл бұрын
I have one, and its fantastic.
@Petersorg3 жыл бұрын
And I thought that the "made in Indonesia" ones were actaually rated higher by everyone lol. I really don't care where it's made, as long as they are quality guitars.
@sgtmac623 жыл бұрын
They. are. He's backwards on his review. It gets pretty cold in Canada.
@render3413 жыл бұрын
@@sgtmac62 In the Classic Vibe series they are not. The China one's are regarded as better because they used to use flame maple, 'tonerider' pickups and correct woods (alder).
@SoggyBacco2 жыл бұрын
@@render341 the indonesian factory has really stepped up in the last few years, i have a made in indo cv mustang and its my main guitar. flame maple neck, real bone nut, dark laurel fretboard that almost looks like rosewood, fender alnico pickups (i put a duncan jb in the bridge), and even though the body is poplar it's still solid and heavy.
@SoggyBacco2 жыл бұрын
@@12xenn45 i think its a 2020 but it might be an early 2021 id have to check the serial
@SingPsalms2 жыл бұрын
Indonesia as I'm quickly learning, seems to have fretwork issues. Of course not always but anything from Indonesia I've owned needed fretwork and leveling to fix fret buzz issues up and down the neck. Otherwise they are great, and with no other no complaints from me.
@royallencustodio8103 жыл бұрын
My dream guitar since i was a kid is a red strat with a maple neck🎉
@davolthe12613 жыл бұрын
Maple neck is best on any guitar i would say ✌✌
@jmangi62213 жыл бұрын
I'll second that.😉
@BaconatorJames3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! My favorite color combo too. I like a Hot Rod Red with white pickguard & maple neck. I love roasted maple but somehow, maple makes for a better fretboard for a Strat. I bought a Noventa Jazzmaster with 3 P90s and this exact color combo, but it weighed a ton. I returned it for a Daphne blue Noventa Strat w 2 P90s. If I can get a Mod Shop guitar built, I'll get the Red + maple neck. I'll need to get a HSS or even a HSH config.
@kapperwouter68063 жыл бұрын
fiesta red or apple candy red 🤙❤
@gsuderman3 жыл бұрын
I hear you! I have a '94 MIA Strat in Candy Apple Red!
@rocknrollresignation933 жыл бұрын
The Classic Vibe Series really was the start of the affordable, quality, import guitar renaissance that we are currently in
@charlie-obrien8 ай бұрын
True. Squiers used to be a guitar only for beginners or "to just get by" with. Now I know players who use the Classic Vibe as their main guitars.
@wuakaranaio3 жыл бұрын
Classic Vibe feels like a high end strat to me, the only downsize is the sound of the pickups, but I just installed a Texas Special pickups on mine and it sounds and it feels so great!
@DeadHandBlues3 жыл бұрын
Make sure you also upgrade the wiring. Its a huge blanket on the tone. Its pretty much the only part they cheaped out on.
@wuakaranaio3 жыл бұрын
@@DeadHandBlues I did as well 👍🏻forgot to mention.
@mrredritehand3 жыл бұрын
My 50s and 60s versions sound great for recording, and live? Forget about it!
@DeadHandBlues3 жыл бұрын
@The British Bluesman haha well Mr Electronic Engineer its this magical thing called tolerances of parts used. All the Squier ones read below the 250k they were meant to be. Hope that helps.
@enesozcelik44073 жыл бұрын
@@DeadHandBlues If you are gonna upgrade pickups and wiring why did you even buy the guitar in the first place? Just buy whatever you want your guitar to be.
@adamd20903 жыл бұрын
I have this exact guitar. Love Fiesta red with the maple board. Has all the classic strat tones you could ever want. Very comfortable to play. Definitely the best bang for your buck!!
@tompelham7035 Жыл бұрын
Me too!
@matthewratcliffe1953 Жыл бұрын
How is the neck? It is baseball bat or quite comfortable? Thanks
@NoobOnATele7 ай бұрын
Nah bro its C@@matthewratcliffe1953
@RobBluth3 жыл бұрын
I've got the CV 50s in sunburst, I can't play it worth a damn but it sounds sexy as hell when I practice scales
@bluezedd3 жыл бұрын
I bet them scales sound lovely though Rob. Keep at it! I've been playing for 16 years and would happily add a classic vibe or 3 to my collection as they're great guitars.
@chuckecheater3 жыл бұрын
I have the CV 60's strat. Works great for me. Stays in tune great. For got to mention...it's an Indonesia CV.
@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic3 жыл бұрын
Unless the posts were located incorrectly, just about any strat style bridge can be made to stay adequately in tune, floating. Some are much easier, though, and require less periodic maintenance.
@mikesalt8248 Жыл бұрын
I had 2 China Strats and 2 50's Teles CV's didn't do it for me, The Indonesian versions definitely superior and now I have a few of them too even the Bullets are great too
@harveydjent_3 жыл бұрын
Squiers have gotten insanely good these last few years.
@SuperBroncosguy3 жыл бұрын
After lots of research that's why i got mine. Hss & it rocks.
@qaiskhoshnaw43353 жыл бұрын
I am still waiting to get the Ibanez prestige!
@sotg11673 жыл бұрын
Did you win?
@DarrellBraunGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Winner will be drawn on the 15th :)
@Silkaz73 жыл бұрын
ME too!
@jithinlawrence3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 fingers crossed
@marcanglin71273 жыл бұрын
@@DarrellBraunGuitar You just had to wait until after Bastille Day, didn't you, Darrell ?!? :-)
@imacmadman223 жыл бұрын
I have a Chinese made ‘50’s CV Stratocaster in white, it’s a forever guitar. I’m not going to let it go, I want to get a 1960’s CV Strat to go with it, preferably in Lake Placid Blue because when I was a kid, we had a Cadillac in the same color.
@agateenchantmentrockwizard59692 жыл бұрын
I took the plunge and bought a classic vibe and my results were somewhat different. Having bought and set up many guitars over my 43 years of playing I was hopeful I wouldn't have to do a lot for my $400 bucks. The reality is that I did have too: 1. Straighten the neck (and added a tiny amount of relief) 2. Replace the trem block & saddles (the OEM are junk) 3. Replace the tuners with EZ lock tuners (the original ones were maddening, they constantly would slip tiny bits, even after string & block/trem replacement) 4. Leveled, dressed, crowned and polished the frets, which we're really bad especially in the 1st position 5. The fret ends we're sharp and needed polishing all the way up the neck 6. The bone nut hung up on the low E string, so it needed a bit of filing, in addition to smoothing out and lubing all of the string slots. 7. Out of personal preference I rounded the fretboard ends a little, for a smoother feel Overall: The pickups sound great, classic Fender strat sound The color and body finish are excellent The hardware and electronics work good So new buyer's just be aware that if you pick one of these up either you or your guitar tech may be in for a few fixes & mods, to get not only that classic Fender sound from the Classic Vibe but a few mods to make this feel & play like a truly a "pro" guitar. Would I buy it again 🤔 NO.
@erebus792 жыл бұрын
I had the exact same problems. I can't recommend them for that reason.
@agateenchantmentrockwizard59692 жыл бұрын
@@erebus79 Sorry to hear that for you as well. Personally I've given up on "name brand" guitars. I bought a strat copy from Monoprice with less problems $84. It's a great 👍 guitar in comparison 👌
@SaneAsylum3 жыл бұрын
My daughter has a HSS classic vibe 70's she loves. My son has a great classic vibe 60's SSS that is flawless. Hard to imagine a better buy for the dough.
@averyprice94223 жыл бұрын
My 60's CV was pretty much perfect as well.. I just got new strings and have been playing it
@DH-hl5tc3 жыл бұрын
Outrageous value for money
@thomascox74662 жыл бұрын
Sire S7
@daenemark_mark3 жыл бұрын
I own that exact CV 50s Strat, bought in late 2019 and I can confirm what he says! Just one addition: the frets higher than 15th fret are pretty fine on mine as well. The entire neck has a really decent fretjob. You can't go wrong with this guitar!
@rickthelearner56312 жыл бұрын
I bought my Squier Classic Vibe 50s made in China in fiesta red in 2013. 8 years now and it remains my favourite guitar. I do have a proper USA Fender with maple neck and ash body and still I prefer my Squier whenever I am asked to play.
@johanjerkhag6654 Жыл бұрын
I bought a Classic vibe 50´s Sherwood green (China). Adjusted the bridge to floating and it stays in tune very well ( three springs). I have a couple Custom shops and I will say that this guitar is a very nice guitar for so less money. Rock on!
@SuperBroncosguy3 жыл бұрын
I love my 70's hss strat. Thing rocks!
@astewart94103 жыл бұрын
I still love my CV 50s Strat (2-tone) and Tele (blonde black guard) from years ago, made in China and still amazing. I’ve been tempted to upgrade sometimes but these are great and if I’m comfortable why bother? I’d love to check out a made in Indonesia to compare.
@malcolmhardwick42583 жыл бұрын
Keep the Chinese ones. They dont get much better !
@astewart94103 жыл бұрын
@@malcolmhardwick4258 I absolutely will be keeping them, I figure they're lifers around here. I love 'em.
@malcolmhardwick42583 жыл бұрын
@@astewart9410 I had a 50s and 60s cv strat but I soldl them because i have Greco and Tokai japanese guitars. The only real thing I like more on the Japanese models are the fat necks ! Especially my Super real 50s strat with its fat v neck. Other than that the cvs are as good ! I still have a cv telecaster custom that is a crazy great tele !!
@astewart94103 жыл бұрын
@@malcolmhardwick4258 Those others sound like brilliant machines. And you kept a CV, you're living correctly! Enjoy!
@pyaargb99263 жыл бұрын
Just got a 60’s classic vibe strat a week ago and i love it, so so playable
@bldallas3 жыл бұрын
My lovely wife bought me a brand new Squire 60s Vibe for Father’s Day. It is in my favorite color, Lake Placid Blue, AND it’s AWESOME!!! Definitely as good as the American Strat that I used to own. I have a lot of experience doing hobbiest level luthier work and really enjoy doing setups, so I took my time and tweaked the relief, action, intonation, pup heights and tremolo string positions/tension. The intonation was the only thing that needed some pretty significant adjustment. I also polished the frets (their ends were already perfect), lightly polished the nut slots (with 1000 wet dry sand paper), added graphite to nut and installed some E.Ball Super Slinkies. BOOM, plays perfect and no tuning issues! I frankly couldn’t be happier with this guitar, and it was only $430 new, with free shipping! Great stuff.
@Deliquescentinsight3 жыл бұрын
They look very nice, but importantly they sound like a Strat, I see players using these on their live gigs, value +!
@jameslewis26353 жыл бұрын
I'm quite impressed. In terms of general construction and quality in most aspects this guitar seems very good for the price. Even the pickups, which on budget instruments often tend to sound quite dull and uninteresting, give it a lively and bright sound as you would expect of a Stratocaster with the only glaring down side being the trem. Having said that, changing the way a trem is set up or even replacing it for a higher quality unit is both fairly easy and affordable.
@jamesallen70932 жыл бұрын
I just got a 50s classic vibe strat , tobacco burst , maple neck & maple fretboard . Just a beautiful guitar that plays incredibly good and sounds great 👍 I also have a custom shop strat that is my main player but lately I've found myself with the Squier strapped on & plugged in more & more. Love it , awesome guitar 🎸
@kimmontgomery66713 жыл бұрын
Got mine in February, it is very addicting to play. It plays and sounds great, hard to put down. It was great right out the box after about a quarter turn on the truss rod (due to the winter weather I'm sure). Anyway after that I haven't done anything to it besides play it. I haven't even changed the strings yet! That is very unusual as I always do that right away. They are the gauge I use anyway and they're good Fender strings. This strat is a terrific value and a very nice guitar, mine is flawless and comfortable to play. I stole mine for $399, before they raised the price $30! haha! I was a little skeptical about the tinted gloss neck, but I actually love it, looks and feels great, and I like how it's one piece. Get one and you won't regret it!
@SuperBroncosguy3 жыл бұрын
Yeah their up to $449.00 American now.
@ghawwk862 жыл бұрын
I just bought one! Eagerly awaiting delivery from Sweetwater this week! 😁🎸
@Ryan_Poff3 жыл бұрын
I have the china 70s classic vibe, and I still love it.
@bumblefritz3 жыл бұрын
The Classic Vibes are rock solid guitars. I have a couple Chinese CVs and I play them just as much as my $1000+ guitars, at home and live.
@johnjacks55993 жыл бұрын
Hey Darrell. I’m hearing a lot of good things about the IYV guitars, especially the Les Paul copy. They’re cheap, ($182 for the Les Paul copy) but everyone I’ve seen seems to be very impressed. Would love to see a review from you!
@jmangi62213 жыл бұрын
I bought one before the hype took place, and it is fantastic. I absolutely love it.
@67lilbear3 жыл бұрын
Amazon has their Mustang copy available on Amazon right now ($134). They've got quite a buzz on online forums I've found. When Amazon gets some they sell out quick and takes a few months to get more...
@greenfly12643 жыл бұрын
Oh no not more cheapos on the market 😊
@jmangi62213 жыл бұрын
They're pretty much everywhere. You can get whatever you want with a little searching.
@stevebrusseau3301 Жыл бұрын
I just bought the green les paul copy IYV for $128 and it had scratches on each side of the nut and got refunded half my money, so I only payed $62 and it is a fantastic playable guitar right out of the box. So the next week I bought the IYV strat and not as good, had to level 3 frets file the sharp fret edges sand and polish the frets , do a setup. If you can set up your own guitars they are great for the money.
@Hot80s Жыл бұрын
I’ve got a Squier Strat built in February 2012 in Indonesia. Dark blue with a white pick guard rosewood neck. It plays beautifully very bright and twangy all for the low cost of $120.
@HooksBill3 жыл бұрын
We all have our preferences. A glossy fingerboard is a no go for me. It's a great looking and sounding guitar though. Good price too.
@donald-parker3 жыл бұрын
Agree-ish ... but a few minutes with a damp (new clean) green scrubby and you will be amazed how great the neck feels. You can do it with the neck on, but I would probably take it off to make it easier to avoid getting the dust on other parts of the guitar or accidently scuffing the body around the neck joint. Be gentle, wipe the dust off with a damp cloth frequently so you can stop before taking too much off. You are just trying to scuff up the gloss finish - NOT remove the finish entirely. You can do both the front and back of the neck. I would avoid the headstock - it looks better with the gloss finish left on. I've done this on 3 different guitars and been very happy with the results. On a Fender style maple neck it is hardly visible. I also did it to my Steinberger Spirit which had a high gloss black finish. It is very noticeable on that, so probably not a great move for future re-selling. But I'm still super happy with results for playing.
@s.geo.76393 жыл бұрын
@@donald-parker Agree. Also the 9 1/2 radius is a non starter.. strat copies with approx. 12 radius better for me. C.v. is usually heavy also.
@rijosigns3 жыл бұрын
always loved the classic vibes. great guitars for the money for sure.
@cuda426hemi3 жыл бұрын
LOVE my 3 year old Chinese CV Strat - came set up and in tune from SW for $350; was concerned about my new 50s CV Tele made in Indo but was pleasantly surprised to see excellent construction, a wicked nice Pine ( a 9.1 lb obviously raccoon fed Pine) body and super fast glossy like the Strat neck - a jewel just like the Chinese CV Strat!! These babies play above their pay scale. 🎸 💥Edit: almost a year later - the CV Tele had some fret sprout and the 9th fret actually pulled out - caught an edge. I had it repaired by pros here in hollywood JUST before the warranty expired. 55 point inspection couldn't predict this, Indo made though? Chinese CV Strat is still perfect.. Don't know but the irony is because of the fix needed it's back to a KILLER guitar, just a pleasure to drive - FAST. 🚀
@JDKingStratslinger3 жыл бұрын
I bought one. It was so great I bought another. Then another. Then another. Fiesta Red, Black, White Blonde, and a '70s-style in Vintage White. Love 'em! PS: I never use trem on these or others.
@CarlostHG3 жыл бұрын
I have a CV 60's, and the pickups are incredible, alnicoV
@dorksouls9783 жыл бұрын
Same here. With a bit of gain they sound absolutely amazing.
@anthonystark54123 жыл бұрын
@Carlos Hernandez That's because the pickups are made by Tonerider (if you have a MIC Classic Vibe). In my opinion, that's one of the best decisions Fender made with the CV range.
@bluwng3 жыл бұрын
@@anthonystark5412 new models are not Tonerider
@anthonystark54123 жыл бұрын
@@bluwng I believe that's the case, which is why I specifically pointed out the MIC Classic Vibes.
@rindred3 жыл бұрын
Darrell: You're not going to play this with that much gain... Bryan Adams: *stares*
@Marta1Buck3 жыл бұрын
I want djent strat
@greatscottvoicemedia86512 жыл бұрын
Yeah, tell that to Yngwie.
@leeholzmann1023 Жыл бұрын
if you take out the middle spring in the trem and move the end ones straight and the float it slightly that trem will work great...
@saberistheway Жыл бұрын
You went into some details that no one really talks about for some reason so thank you for that!
@chattratitpisuddhipanwong58133 жыл бұрын
If you want the same guitar as the old made in China Classic Vibes, look for the Farida F-5050, F-5051, and F-5150. They are made in the same factory that made the old Chinese CVs.
@Flatpicknation2 жыл бұрын
Yeah those guitars are great. Got that fiesta 50s and waiting for the 60s fiesta red. Something about FR with "rosewood" board. Looks killer,also mintgreen pickguard. Going to upgrade it alot,handwired pickups made in Sweden ala SRV,Gotoh NS510 trem,vintage gotoh tuners. Gonna be a killer guitar.
@studioborgatta35042 жыл бұрын
I have this guitar in the 60's version in Blue and the more I play this guitar, the more I love it. My end goal is to own a legit Stratocaster, but until then, I actually love this guitar and is indeed is a really great guitar for this price range.
@nikoshazaridis27664 ай бұрын
I was contemplating getting one to restart playing guitar after quite a few years and your video was the thing that made me go for it. A great guitar for the price tag. Thank you for going over it so thoroughly.
@jasong5463 жыл бұрын
Great job with this one, and the playing examples sound awesome. I remember the classic vibe feeling very solid and well constructed. I got to try a player series strat for the first time last week and it didn’t seem like it was as quality as the classic vibe. Not for the extra money really. But they are both nice anyway. Great to see you revisit this guitar for sure.
@allenwoody59093 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2009 CV 60's used back in 2016. I lucked out it was in stellar shape, and the most beautiful flame maple neck (looks quarter sawn) with rosewood FB. The finish coat on it is very thin, and it had 3 small chips in the paint (no extra charge for the relicing) It is the 3 color sunburst or "clown burst" as some might call it. It really is a wonderful guitar and has that great well made feel when you pick it up and play. Also updated the electronics and put full size steel block in.
@sober-southoftheborderever3591 Жыл бұрын
I just got one. I LOVED IT!!! It is a blonde white (something like that), it is a little pinky...well nothing is perfect, still love it!!
@tbmuse3 жыл бұрын
So my question is ... get a Squire (vintage vibe or otherwise), get a kit guitar, or a cheaper one (firefly, glarry, et al) ... for a strapped for cash guitar newbie, who is very handy at wood work and wiring, what in your opinion would be the best way to go to get a really well playing instrument to last for a few decades? I would love to see you do an episode of the ultimate cheap guitar build or buy / comparison / DIY ... for a strat type, tele, les paul, gretsch, etc etc etc .... pick a type(s), I am sure you'll kill it !!
@FenderLesPaul19893 жыл бұрын
It depends how much you want to learn about setups. You will need to learn the basics for any guitar you get, but kits will need a lot more work, with the advantage of allowing you to customize them easier. A Glarry, FF, Squier Bullet or old Affinity might require some adjustments or upgrades, but are great to start learning. New Affinity models seem to have been improved a bit, I think to cath up with the now discontinued Standard models. Classic Vibes usually are good as they are, and are just adjusted to player preference.
@Zappateer2 жыл бұрын
I had the same issue with the tremolo causing the guitar to go out of tune. I had much better stability after lubricating the slots on that vintage style string tree. You can use vaseline or chapstick. Also good to check that its aligned correctly looking at the string tree slots VS where the strings go. No issues after that, great guitar!!!
@gsuderman3 жыл бұрын
Bought a used 50s Classic Vibe Tele, Butterscotch, a number of years ago for $360 CDN. I also have a MIA 1994 Strat and 2011 G&L ASAT. That said, I absolutely LOVE this guitar. I upgraded to CTL pots, USA made switch, Switchcraft jack and push back wire. I did NOT upgrade the pups. Then I took a sanding sponge, great idea Darrell, and went to town on the back of the neck almost to bare wood and sanded and filed all fret ends. This makes it feel a million years old (it actually "rolls" the fretboard) and the back of the neck actually looks like a reliced guitar. The upgraded electronics made a huge difference in tone, so much that I haven't yet replaced the pickups. Bottom line is this is a great guitar and is now my #1, play it every day.
@lionofnaples3 жыл бұрын
The color on the neck is gorgeous btw, like that shade of maple is just right.
@crashandburngaming51033 жыл бұрын
Georgeous neck
@jeradrhone87733 жыл бұрын
Gotta say the g&l tributes, literally any of them takes it for me at roughly the same price. No stiff trem problems and the tribute pickups are the exact ones used in their higher range guitars. Also cant forget the ptb system, so you get some tone control for the bridge. These do seem cool though, just a personal preference.
@axfxe3553 жыл бұрын
This guitar shines brighter than my future
@holycrusader31303 жыл бұрын
And yours look shinier than mine
@jwd11123 жыл бұрын
I’ve played the CV a couple of times, and was more impressed with it than any Mexican Strat that I’ve played
@squirelova18153 жыл бұрын
I just know that the "Yako" guitar factory in China does excellent work, from my experience. My Chinese 2011 CV 50's Strat has very lightweight Alder and is phenomenally well made and came with a stock/factory perfectly Quartersawn neck(?!). Luck of the draw on that piece of Maple that day. They were only about $299 in 2011.
@KRAZEEIZATION2 жыл бұрын
They look and sound superb. The CV range overall can't be beaten on price and style. I bought the CV FSR 60s Tele Custom Esquire and it's awesome and looks amazing.
@larryburwell855011 ай бұрын
i have the burst version, its better than any strat ive ever played and im a les paul player but i love this guitar. great sound great fret work and board. unreal for the price
@benlogan430 Жыл бұрын
Just got one of these in two color sunburst. They are blowing them out all over. $224 free shipping and it’s spot on. Had to adjust the action and low e intonation, but that’s all and ready to rock. Pine body and not a flaw on it. Only upgrades needed are tuners and bridge in the future perhaps? But they function find out of the box.
@jmabs50963 жыл бұрын
My first strat will be a classic vibe, especially with a laqured fretboard, love the feel of pure silk under the fretting hand l
@mimil_jd3313 жыл бұрын
I really feel like indonesia makes really good guitars. The Larry Carlton’s Sire serie guitars have great reputation for instance.
@Steve-nq8jc3 жыл бұрын
Those site guitars are worth every bit of money they're charging for them. I've had a couple of the basses and they blow anything in their price range away.
@Eth_C3 жыл бұрын
Hey Darrell you should try out the squier contemporary strat special next.
@DMSProduktions3 жыл бұрын
Squier.
@tmx63Ай бұрын
Been playing just shy of 50 years; my two #1 guitars at this point are '96 American Standard Strat and '00 Mexi standard strat with an American Standard rosewood neck and 2-point American Elite trem. Absolutely wonderful guitars, among the best I've ever owned/played. I tell you that to tell you this Just yesterday, I found a 2000 Classic Vibe 60's Strat at a pawn shop. Lake Placid blue. Brought it home for $160 out the door with the intent of giving it a good cleaning and complete setup, and then flipping it. But after doing the work....this guitar is absolutely amazing. Plays better than both my #1 Strats, and sounds better than one of them. Everything about this guitar punches well above its price range. The fretwork is quite good, with not a high or low fret to be found - all I had to do was polish them - and unlike yours, the fret ends were acceptably finished. The neck profile overall is super comfortable. The pickups sound _fantastic_ . The tuning stability is rock-solid, which surprised me, but which can probably be attributed to a combination of the properly-cut bone nut and the split tuning pegs. If there is one glaring weakness, it's the tuning machines themselves, which are crap; lots of slop/lash in the gears which lubrication doesn't help. But overall...my goodness, what a jaw-dropping bargain this guitar is even, IMO, at full retail. So now I face a dilemma - flip it, or put one of the others up for sale...?? We'll see how I feel about things in a few more days....
@therealjakeott3 жыл бұрын
Lefty here. I got a China-made CV60 Strat almost two years ago, came straight from the factory right out of the box setup absolutely perfect. Almost two years of gigging, still plays like a dream. Ordered an Indonesia-made CV70 HSS Strat, absolute junk - wiring was a total wreck, pickups were a straight up mismatch, no shielding under the pickguard, and no amount of nut, fret, and/or saddle/trem work/adjustment would get rid of the buzz - not to mention some kind of sawdust everywhere inside the guitar and in the neck joint. Traded the Indo CV70 in and ordered a China-made contemporary HH Strat, came straight from the factory right out of the box setup absolutely perfect. Unless I get get my hands on an example that says otherwise, if all Squiers are now made in Indonesia I'll probably never buy another.
@Remsterdam3 жыл бұрын
Still think the Fender player series are the sweet spot between price and quality. Got both my strat and tele of those. But for my jazzmaster and thinline tele i went for SQ CV, it’s a really good alternative.
@henrod273 жыл бұрын
I truly believe the squier classic vibe are amazing and modding them is a huge plus change/ upgrade of pickups and wiring harness also tremolo bridge and maybe upgraded tuners and last a great setup and its a working axe guitar
@larsfocken34562 жыл бұрын
I really love this special kind of vintage tuners. If you wind your strings properly, tune always up to pitch and make sure the nut is well lubed, the tuning stability is very good. No need for replacing the tuners at all.
@90sboy872 жыл бұрын
Is the neck good and high quality
@larsfocken34562 жыл бұрын
@@90sboy87 It is. The neck is as good as that of my Fender 50s Classic Player Strat from 2003. It has a nice grain and the frets feel good. Also the edges of the frets feel convenient. The nut is made of plastic I think but that can be easily replaced.
@averyprice94223 жыл бұрын
I got one this past winter .. a 60's CV Strat.. love it
@EXMORr3 жыл бұрын
Indonesia Makes Amazing Guitars
@Malediction993 жыл бұрын
They're good, but for me the Player Series is the best bang for buck.
@theceo13 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@jakeritchie38053 жыл бұрын
Truthfully I prefer my upgraded classic vibe, than my stock mexican player. Both are now upgraded 100 percent but the classic vibe was easier on my wallet
@Malediction993 жыл бұрын
@@jakeritchie3805 Like I said, they're good, but I just can't do gloss necks. Also, my comment pertains solely to the maple fretboard versions, I'm not a fan of Pau Ferro.
@Malediction993 жыл бұрын
@@EarthSouthside Interesting, the fit and finish on my Player Series is much better than any Squier I've played. Sounds like either I got lucky or you got unlucky.
@RJ_HTx3 жыл бұрын
@@EarthSouthside I’ve played both and I would rate the player series above the CV but I would not buy either because I own a 60’s Classic Series Strat. That guitar is far superior to the CV when it comes to finish and quality overall.
@pharmerdavid14323 жыл бұрын
Jack Pearson, one of my favorite guitar players, is famous for playing Squires, even Bullets!!
@raisedrichnot5123 жыл бұрын
The gloss on that neck!
@isaiahj1173 жыл бұрын
For $500, you can get a used/pre-own Fender player series.
@gcardoso713 жыл бұрын
I had a classic vibe strat, but I didn't like it (all of them had horrible frets). The CV tele was pretty good though. Then I got a new player strat for 550€ and it's night and day difference
@upcycleelectra83113 жыл бұрын
NOPE !! Buy a used late model Mint Fender MiM standard $300 Mod it with Seymour Duncan SSL5 Bridge pickup $80 Fender Locking Tuners $80... Vastly Superior Instrument for $40 less ✌
@techwatch42023 жыл бұрын
Exactly, at that price point I'd rather look at pre-owned player series or even other brands like Ibanez who spoil you for choice at that price category
@isaiahj1173 жыл бұрын
@@upcycleelectra8311 Right. For $500 can get a lot of good pre-own/used stuff to do the upgrade.
@isaiahj1173 жыл бұрын
@@gcardoso71 I have tried the Squier Classic Vibe '60s Telecaster Thinline, and it sounds good. I found a pre-own one for $250, no damage, no scratch, did a bargain, finally, $200 came with a gig-bag.
@greghobbs10863 жыл бұрын
I'd really love to know more about the working conditions in these overseas plants. They sure do keep the cost down.
@rodneyketsa8554 Жыл бұрын
No worse than amazon
@Unapproachable_Light5 ай бұрын
My son bought me a second hand Squire Strat 23 years ago for $60 and it still works fine. I've never had to take it to the guitar store. If this Classic Vibe is anything like the one I have, then it's definitely worth the money. I looked up the numbers and it said that it was made during the '90s in America.
@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic3 жыл бұрын
In my experience, the Indonesian Squiers are truer to the Fender shapes and profiles than the Chinese variants. I had a 2009 Deluxe Stratocaster (just like the faded Daphne Blue that Darrell reviewed), and it was pretty much identical to the Mexican and USA fenders in body shape and Modern C neck profile. The Chinese Classic Vibes of the time had noticeably thinner necks and slightly different body contours. Looking across multiple brands, I'm far more impressed with the quality and consistency coming out of Indonesia.
@blastofo Жыл бұрын
Very keen observations there. Biggest complaint on the china cv's was how thin the necks were. Hoping my indonesian one has a thicker neck.
@sunnytaufiq07 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Mine is just made in Indonesia Bullet & it's feel great than my frenz Bullet made in China. Same goes to my Ibanez from Indonesia is way better than both GIO from China. The construction is great.
@Gottaloveguitars4273 жыл бұрын
I have found a lot of quality issues recently with squier, raised frets, sharp fretboard edges, bad finish, exposed glue, etc. The fingerboard edges are very sharp, I prefer a rolled edge. Not a lot of hand work on these instruments. Also the glossy neck is very sticky. Most people take the electronics out and upgrade anyways so not a great value IMO
@atjonesjr19923 жыл бұрын
Almost 300 views in 4 minutes. That’s awesome. Congrats on continued awesomeness, Darrell!
@zobbyzockbrecht24695 ай бұрын
Last days i saw lot of CV and Squier Strat Vids. This is the only one with that i saw and hear details i wanted. Very good Video.
@crashandburngaming51033 жыл бұрын
I bought a modded 2003 Squier standard a few years back. Better tuners, titanium trem, and bone nut for $200. Not sure if the maple neck was replaced too but it plays really nice. Stock pickups are pretty good in these. Couldn’t pass it up at that price.
@brandontay20533 жыл бұрын
Hey Darrel, with regard to value for money strats, have you checked out Swing guitars? Its a Korean company. I personally own a S-1 series strat and it sounds way better than its price range suggests. Would love to see you review one and tell us what you think!
@yannlaliberte84073 жыл бұрын
I bought mine 5 years ago, made in China, seafoam green, Classic Vibe for 400$ Canadian, its a wonderful guitar, really. I bought a Fender Player Series last week and, yes the Player Series is GREAT but followed very very close by the Classic Vibe for 50% less. I like both.
@simonpark8433 жыл бұрын
I've got a 2019 Squier Standard Strat (Indonesian made) and it's excellent. Two-point trem, satin finish on a maple fretboard and it plays brilliantly.
@MegaLochgelly3 жыл бұрын
I've sent 4 Fender player Strats back to the dealer, quality control sucks for the price and boy it's increasing in price. Squire seems to be finished better from what I've seen in stores and maybe one day they can move the player series to Asia also.
@AntonioCavicchioni3 жыл бұрын
Indonesia guitar craftsmanship is waaaayyy better than China.
@gringogreen47193 жыл бұрын
Depends on the era. Twenty years ago, total garbage. I have a Standard Squire Telecaster with a mirror pickguard. Honestly its decent but could be better. Most new guitars, on par with Korean guitars from the 90s.
@AntonioCavicchioni3 жыл бұрын
@@gringogreen4719 Totally agree... I trend to Korean an Indonesian. My experience with Chinese guitars was traumatic. Really bad pickups and fret dressing. I will pass any made in China guitar. Including any Epiphone guitar.
@gringogreen47193 жыл бұрын
@@AntonioCavicchioni I recommend taking guitars one at a time. Like people. I have Chinese guitars and most are decent to very good. My experience is to buy them from a music store that will service them before you take it home. These tend to be much better than say online. I usually hotrod and upgrade most of my cheaper guitars, so I already know I am going to spend time and money on them. That way I get a custom guitar I don't mind playing hard on. That said, I try to get them as cheap as I can and do as much work as I can by myself. That saves me money and gives me an appreciation of what my luthier does.
@gringogreen47193 жыл бұрын
@Mark Seymour I am going to be honest and say these companies can produce whatever you ask. If you spec a guitar or any product poorly, they will make that. If you spec it well, the Chinese and Indonesians can make that too. Many of these guitars are poorly speced and made in high enough numbers to turn a profit. Keep in mind the demand from the consumer keeps shifting. So now MORE people are expecting more quality from a lower price point. Before it was just a race to the bottom.
@alfisika68263 жыл бұрын
Well thankyou
@markpetten97773 жыл бұрын
I just bought a CV 60s thinline tele. Love it! Great guitar for the money.
@wadya3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Darrell! Cheers from Indonesia.
@johnp.66923 жыл бұрын
What's more beautiful than a red strat?
@jimbop44993 жыл бұрын
A white one!
@MaartenAnna3 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you show the electronics? What kinda pots, caps, soldering, etc.?
@stefaneduard81693 жыл бұрын
because they suck and he didnt wanna anger the Fender company :)
@toastedphantom30073 жыл бұрын
Because they barely matter aside from electrical values and pot taper
@MaartenAnna3 жыл бұрын
@@toastedphantom3007 Precisely, that way I know what value pots & caps to use on my next partscaster. ;-)
@toastedphantom30073 жыл бұрын
@@MaartenAnna well that changes things. I'm willing to bet they're 47nF polyester caps and 250k logarythmic pots.
@MaartenAnna3 жыл бұрын
@@toastedphantom3007 Kinda what I thought as well. I might put large size 250 potts in, with neck (Alnico 2) & middle (Alnico 5) connected to tone pott 1 on a 223 cap & for the bridge an Alnico 8 humbucker, with a 500 push/pull pott & a 47nF cap. Just to be different really.
@daveowens2 жыл бұрын
I sent two American Original '50s Strats back this week due to structural issues. Dropped by a local used store today and came home with a fantastic Squier CV '70s Thinline Tele. I'm doing a setup right now, but it played and sounded great even before I started tweaking - much better than the two AOs.
@RianaRosenhil3 жыл бұрын
You make every guitar sound fantastic!
@CarlC98982 жыл бұрын
True!
@badbasic3 жыл бұрын
"Bridge pickup is exceedingly bright..." Bah, KZbinrs and their hyperbolic statements. *starts playing position one* Aghhh, holy hell, i can't look or listen to it, it's too bright, give it a college degree allready!
@jasonvoorheeskill3 жыл бұрын
Bruuhhh . . . . . .
@shredderscult73633 жыл бұрын
I’m first! I think 🤔
@joemccarthy6415 ай бұрын
I bought two. I put a 60s Squier Strat neck on one of them. I set them up so they're a 'perfect' fit for me. Nice guitars.
@avnidvyi3 жыл бұрын
i dont know this one, but once upon a time, I owned a squier Jazzmaster cv crafted in china, and that guitar, I still remember, possibly the most playable guitar I've ever played. including those fancy cs from fender..
@johncrafton83193 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed my Squier Classic Vibe. I loved it so much I gave it to someone who could really use it, and they're loving it as well. Since I have too many instruments, I don't miss it, but I do still love that instrument. It's not my favorite S-type for the money (that would be the Michael Kelley CC60 Burl Burst), but it's still a great value.
@actionpotato3 жыл бұрын
My classic vibe is the first thing I bought after my divorce. Definitely had to hardtail it to fix the tuning issue. Its also the only guitar that stays out on a stand all the time because I play it more than anything else.
@BenjaminRoethig3 жыл бұрын
I just bought an Indonesian 70s cv strat from Sweetwater earlier this year. It blows my Chinese contemporary away. So light and the fit and finish are flawless
@flurkin2 жыл бұрын
Ive got a classic vibe starcaster and this series of squires is very very good! More than your moneys worth
@matthewmckinney53873 жыл бұрын
When ppl played my 1991 Korean gold label strat they cant believe it's a Squire, then I put a ste of Fender custom shop fat 50s pickups and added as series/parallel switch in and now they're completely blown away with it! Honestly can say it's my first instrument that I can say I'm 100% satisfied with and 100% comfortable playing
@ranman58635 Жыл бұрын
The one I bought looks like it'll be a good one. 50's burst cv that has an interesting story. Looks like a band member had it or the frets were just soft for the type of playing the guy did. The trem claw screws were sticking through the cavity of the inner body so I'll have to re-direct the screws and angle. Like a kid may have done the qc on this one. So, once I fix the badly worn frets and the trem claw floats for the first time ever, I think it'll be great! It's the maple fretboard so I'm really glad to own it. I passed on a super nice one with a rosewood fretboard. (Update) it's awesome! Oh my golly!
@frankrandolph1507 Жыл бұрын
My Chinese made Classic Vibe's trem is the best I've ever used. Takes very low pressure to work and stays in tune.
@MatthaeusEbonah3 жыл бұрын
I've had a few Strats over the years. This is my favorite and it's like the cheapest one I've owned
@tomwilson43533 жыл бұрын
I've got the 70's CV Jazzmaster. It is an awesome guitar. Can't go wrong with the CV line.