Review of Classic Vibe 50's Squier Telecaster

[@rf9606]

I saw this when it came out 10 years ago.. and just started playing the Classic Vibe 50's which was in a closet for years.. great to see the video still on youtube.. its a great playing guitar for the price! Great playing Glenn.. love the tunes!

[@MinNyeAccount]

I can tell from your shirt and your clock, that your are a man of great taste :)

[@rythmandblooze1353]

might you be a bit posh ? ;-)

[@Hoscitt]

😂😂

[@seanfried5583]

HA!

[@michaelmendillo4614]

And guitar !!!! Lol,,, 😁🖒✌

[@mytelecasterworld3336]

it is strat past 3

[@bsullivan7]

These Tele Vibes are great guitars. The sound and action are excellent, with no intonation issues. I bought one 2 yrs ago, but it was stolen. I was heartbroken. Since then I bought two more, did a capacitor mod, and installed Seymour Duncan '54 vintage on 1, and BareKnuckle "Irish Tour" in the other. They are such good guitars, that I use them at every show. The price is amazing too. I love 'em. Thank for the demo, so other players can hear how good they are.

[@jimmyg5608]

That clock is so cheesy. I love it

[@DucksDeLucks]

If he doesn't have a Tiki bar family room he should add one with a little guy whose dork serves as a beer tap.

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

I was about to say, "the guitar is nice, but I want that clock."

[@cathytai]

I want the clock, too!

[@eztrades4340]

Beautiful playing ! I have the Squire Classic Vibe Tele Custom . I believe also has these same Alnico V pick ups . I cant get over how great the fit/finish and workmanship is on an inexpensive guitar. I picked mine up (slightly used, like new) for $250 at my local guitar shop. Again , loved your incredible playing. Thanks for posting.

[@lucbuhannic611]

It is great to ear someone play a telecaster for jazz! And the sound without effect is wonderful. Well done …

[@horstvazinksi3408]

Grabbing this guitar after playing for 14+ years with only humbuckers. Never once had a single coil! Great review

[@daltonraye1]

I was considering an American Baja Tele.I currently use a Squier Affinity Butterscotch Tele(which for $180, is a stage worthy guitar), no matter what gear snobs say.I've been looking hard at the 50's Squire Classic Vibe (vintage blonde). Since listening to your review, I'M SOLD. Ordering it in 5 minutes. That is one fine sounding guitar and exceeds half the American Teles I've played. Thanx for your pickin'.sounded awesome!!!!!!!!!

[@kevinstuart5694]

Im looking to purchase one of these as well after purchasing a classic vibe 60s strat and enjoying it. You play wonderfully and was a joy to listen. Thanks for the video.

[@fordhammie]

Thx for vid; got the 2009 vintage blonde a week ago and WOW, Blown away!

[@stevestewart-sturges2159]

those neck pick up licks were very very cool, and the sound terrific.... all in all a great demo...!

[@pmay222]

great review...at the start it sounded like a huge jazzbox... very impressive

[@italopulin2670]

But You started on classic guitar, i guess. Isn't it? congratulation

[@gaztaylor9682]

A big hello from the UK Glenn!! and huge thanks for your excellent review of this great value instrument. I'm a full time working guitar player in the market for some Tele tones on a real world budget (hey..that's always the issue for a genuine working player! haha) so your informative and beautifully played demo here has been a real help to me. Thanks again and keep doing what you're doing my friend..it's very much appreciated :-)

[@reverendglenn]

Gary Taylor Thank you Gary. Your words mean a lot to me. If you are in the UK, Andertons does a great review of both the Classic Vibe Tele and the Strat. I love those guys! I have had the guitar for a few years and the only issue I have had is that you must keep the input jack tight. (of course you can have the same issue with a genuine 52 or 52 reissue.) I have used this on a couple of gigs and it performs well. I thought about replacing the stock pickups but love them. I found out through many sources that they are made by Tonerider which shares a space in the same plant in China that Fender has these guitars made. Great pups! Enjoy!

[@gaztaylor9682]

Glenn Ireland Hey, thanks for your reply and the extra info on the pups!! It all sounds good to me and I'm sure this Classic Vibe range will be bang on the money for my needs...and budget!! Yes, I know the guys at Andertons, love thier You Tube content, and have visited their store and bought from them online too..as you say..good guys indeed. Keep picking and keep in touch Glenn. Kind regards.

[@tony59able]

Just bought one of these. Very nice. Like you struggling to put it down. Chinese built. Was going to buy the Player but decided to save a few bucks. Enjoyed your video. Thanks so much. Lovely playing highlighting the versatility of the Telecaster.

[@jamesmcmanus1192]

I have to say that you have a great deal of ability love the jazz you were playing was a delight to listen to you

[@jazzydog]

Nice demo Glenn. I'm really glad you did a clean stuff and some jazz. And nice blinking guitar lamp background too. Thank you & God bless you too.

[@1114gabby]

Glenn I like your review. I bought one of these after seeing so many great reviews. This guitar is really great. I have fender telecasters and strat, but usually play the Squire classic vibe. It is a " best kept secret" and I'm pretty sure the classic vibes will get more pricey as people catch on. Needless to say a tremendous bang for the buck. Very nice playing on the video to demonstrate. You just reinforced what I already knew!

[@telecasterbear]

I now have a 2013 American standard telecaster, and I love it. I had a blonde 50s squire classic vibe for several years and it sure was a great guitar.

[@daveallsopp320]

Great sound and playing makes me want one even more shows how versatile a tele is, better sounding than a strat

[@oddboxTopper]

This is probably the best review I have seen of the Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster. I bought one of the blondes earlier this year and find myself playing it quite often (I posted an unboxing video). It's a great budget priced all purpose guitar. I would feel safe and comfortable gigging with this and leaving my valuable vintage guitars at home. Would I rather have a real '50's Fender Telecaster? Yes,of course! But I am not ready to mortgage my home to buy another guitar!!! Thanks...

[@GITZIT2112]

THANKS GLENN! I GOT A BODY ON EBAY LOADED, AND AM BIDDING ON A NECK, YOU ROCK KEEP IT GOING!

[@soundmusic4115]

I know I'm late to comment and you haven't uploaded a video in 2 years but this video is awesome so much info and you are an amazing player pleaseeeeeee make another vid you've just got yourself another sub :)

[@reverendglenn]

Sound Music Thanks! Part of it is that my FLIP camera started acting up. I have other guitars I can review. As we speak, I was just laying some loops with this guitar. It's the guitar that stays on my stand that I play every day....

[@mairenared]

Nice playing. I bought one of these to play Country on but now use it for almost everything as it's such a versatile guitar. You can play Country, Pop, Rock, Blues and even Jazz (as you demonstrate perfectly). Great value for money. I highly recommend trying one out.

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Great playing! I enjoyed your review as I just bought one of these great little telecasters at my local used store and was pleasantly surprised that it is a 2015 model!

[@MrJosinka47]

Hi Glenn, I bought this guitar recently, and I was very surprised by it. I am not a Tele fan, but this guitar pushed me to change my mind. Great sounding Alnico 5. No problems with tuning,intonation,nut,electronics at all. The neck pick-up just sounds amazing ,also for jazz, and very,very close to my LP.Great sustain too. An A+ for Fender.

[@reverendglenn]

Good to hear Jos. I keep it on my guitar stand all the time. I do take it out on gigs but it pretty much is my practice guitar at home. It performs amazingly well live with minimal noise. Do take care to tighten the input jack nut from time to time as mine gets loose every so often but that can happen with a '52 Tele just as easily. Cheers!

[@MrJosinka47]

Glenn Ireland Hi Glenn, I also needed to tighten again the input jack. Please,tighten it, and then you put enough "nail paint " ( what women use for there nails).The day that you need to unscrew it,this paint breaks. This seals the screw (bolt).Indeed this guitar has nearly no noise. Glenn,I make my amps myself. I use a Princeton,a Deluxe Reverb,but a Head and Cabinet version,and the cabinet has a 15" JBL standard D130,and I also made a Vibroverb,which is the same circuit as a Super Reverb AB763, and with a JBL-K130 speaker which I reconed. This Tele on the Vibroverb sounds amazing from bottom till top !!! Kind regars !

[@inkblot101]

Hey mate... that clock proves I don't have epilepsy. Thanks! On a serious note is the neck good for smaller hands? And... I am considering an american standard... but stumbled across this. Can I get your opinion on bang for buck? And if money were no issue which one would you buy? Thanks in advance... sweet playing btw.

[@dariodamato6368]

The best review on CV 50. I love Tele sound.

[@marksawyer6095]

Just orderd one. Can't wait to get it. Great review, great playing and great shirt lol.

[@smokeless7774]

I'm looking for a Tele to fool around with in open G tuning Keith Richards fashion.I think your review just saved me a fistful of dollars. Thanks man!

[@reverendglenn]

Yes, a perfect guitar for that. The pickups in this guitar are quite nice as well. Confirmed by many sources as OEM'd by Tonerider.

[@iFacTzZ]

That is is probably the coolest clock I've ever seen

[@reverendglenn]

Spent two hours last night playing this guitar working out an instrumental arrangement of I Shot The Sheriff. Is it wrong to love this guitar so much? I still find myself falling into what people call the "cork sniffer" trap meaning I feel guilty for it not having an Fender USA label on it. Recently went into Sam Ash and played some real sweet Telecasters in the $900 -$2300 range and I must say I still get a bang out of this sweet little pine guitar that I got for $325 on a Memorial Day weekend sale. Enjoy!

[@guitardrummer1]

no glenn ..you're not wrong at all...this guitar is a miracle !! :-) simply beautiful !!! I don't give a damn of the logo "Fender" ...it is a Fender !! with the squier logo on it ! :-) How is your action set on it? high or low ? Now i'm using medium action on mine, wich allows me to get a soft tone good for jazz and blues stuff. you know, when you set the action higher, the tone becomes bigger, but compared to the other guitars i have, with this tele set on a higher action the tone not only becomes bigger, but also change it's character, becoming more aggressive, scratched and metallic ! did you notice it ?...p.s. i will slowly learn all those beautiful jazzy chords you play, note by note !!! :-) Cheers Alex

[@reverendglenn]

Hi Alex. I have the action set fairly low but not so much as the strings buzz. Surprised how great it sounds with crunch on it. It has that really great Tele sparkle. I seriously have played more expensive Tele's and cannot make a distinction. I am glad you are enjoying it as well.

[@guitardrummer1]

Thanks for your reply ! :-) I'm from Italy and i'm able enough to speak and write in english, but sometimes i get some trouble to understand when i listen people speaking english or american..could you be so kind to write what you say in the clip about what fender suggest on the three saddles to keep a good tuning ? Thanks a lot Glenn :-) Bye

[@reverendglenn]

Yes! Put some 3 in 1 oil (or sewing machine oil as it is called) on the nut grooves and on the saddles. It will allow the strings to move freely without getting stuck. This way, when you bend a string the string can move freely.

[@guitardrummer1]

good to know ! i'll try ! thanks again :-)

[@Bebop572]

Sounds Good Glen!! Expensive does not = Good. Keep up the goodwork! Regards Mike D

[@laurifinlandia]

great sound, with very tasteful playing to boot!

[@bossjazzguitarplayer3052]

Thanks for mentioning about the blonde vs the butterscotch about the alnico 3 in the blond and alnico 5 in the butterscotch a lot people didn’t know that. Thanks. I put the alnico 5 in my extra blond I bought as well.

[@damianrjames]

fab demo. love jazz on a tele! which guage strings you got on there?

[@frankflothmann3396]

Informative review and great playing - thanks Glenn!

[@trevortaylor1613]

Very good playing clean, articulate really sounded good to my ear and confirmed to me I need this guitar and am going to pick one up ! Thanks for the vid 👍🏻

[@reviewersrevival5408]

Lovely review. Your clock and bright shirt made me reach for sun glasses though. *Grin. God bless you too, brother.

[@patrickbeaumont1552]

I love this guitar - it is without doubt the best guitar I have ever owned and I've had quite a few. The build quality is fantastic and the guitar looks great! The sound is everything you could want from a telecaster, it is a joy to play and for me knocks spots off of my Mexican Stratocaster in every respect!

[@mikodelosreyes9883]

i bought this guitar last year. I owned a lot of guitars and tested a lot. but this squier 50's butterscotch classic vibe is a keeper. im so in love with this guitar, im gonna marry it, if my wife permis lol. great review glenn. love ur playing. and the clock.... it should be a tele. :) just kiddin

[@reverendglenn]

Thanks Mike. Yes it IS a really fun guitar. Many people have asked me about the clock. It was a gift from my late mother in law who played and got it as a gift. I think it came from one of those discount stores like Big Lots. I have seen similar ones there.

[@steamingheartbeat]

The natural vibrations of the guitar are amplified! That's the secret! Great!!! Great performance!

[@Caliscris]

Dude!! Your clock is the coolest I've seen

[@tenodogblu]

Thx Glenn wonderful review and playing too. I have Fender Tele modern player and can recommend that guitar too and it's pretty much in the same price range as yours, take care my friend, Dr GUY UK.

[@alext.1459]

all i can say im selling my MIM tele which has been hanging on the wall for years and getting on of these ASAP!! great demo and awesome playing!!

[@Benji8461]

I couldn't agree more. I've tried and tried to find fault in my guitar that I purchased a year ago, and I can't. It is a superb Tele, every bit the Tele one would want to have. I absolutely love my Classic Vibe Black guard Tele.

[@ColinStuart]

Thank you for this "sales tool", I've been playing Teles for mos of my 50 years of "swapping", recording, and touring...this will likely replace my "heavily modified" MIM Tele, and a Custom might even take me back to my 67 Custom. Thanks for addressing most of the concerns about it!

[@johnlloyd7568]

Great review! Your review on the epi es 339 pro convinced me to buy that guitar and I have the cherry red one, it now looks like you've just convinced me to get this one too, but i prefer the vintage blonde color. Thanks for this wonderful review

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Nice playing (and review). I want that clock on your wall!

[@reverendglenn]

I think this was a gift to my Mother In Law who gave it to us so I can't help you on the origin of the clock. I do know that there are discount stores like Big Lots in the southern US that sell similar clocks. Frankly, if I look at it I get queasy.

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Queasiness aside, I suppose it would make a good conversation piece. :-)

[@billkelly9890]

Great playing sounds wonderful

[@reverendglenn]

Thanks! I too feel good about gigging with it. The only complaint I have is the 3 way switch is a bit rough. I thought about replacing the electronics with the EMG T Set because I am a big EMG fan but frankly, these pups sound pretty darn nice. They are not even noisy at high volume.

[@UkeHouse]

Nice clock! I have same tele! It's a great guitar!

[@chaussmk]

Great review and spot on. I have the Squier CVC Tele and like you cannot put the thing down. Beutiful burst finish and that slight green pickkgaurd. Gawd that guitar is as pretty as she sounds! The only mods made were to have the local tech put a setup on it for 10 guage D A dario strings. Fit and finish are unbelievable for a guitar at this price.

[@robertsparks7244]

I really like the sound of these. I have a butterscotch blond G&L like this.

[@JhonnCorleone46]

Epic playing! :3 NIIICE REVIEW! you great!

[@reverendglenn]

Thanks John.

[@randooser]

Nice review Glenn. The guitar sounds great probably due to your immaculate technique and the fine pups they put in those things (I have the Blonde model). You may have mentioned in one of your other reviews but I'm curious at to what you're playing through, which is the rest of the story on the great tone. Thanks, Randy

[@DoubleDforges]

Such incredible playing here. These guitars are wonderful I got one in a pawn shop for 200 bucks and sold it and got a fender and I regret it more and more each day.

[@anthonyclegg1511]

Wow, I didn't expect that, lovely jazz. I have just ordered the same guitar from Andertons. ❤️🎸.

[@reverendglenn]

Around the house I use a Fender Princeton Chorus but I was running it through a Boss ME70 multiple effects pedalboard.

[@rodneykitchen3869]

Great Glenn, thanks for this informative appraisal Rod.K England

[@reverendglenn]

I use Cleatone .10 gauge. A lot of Country players use .09's. I find them too thin for my taste. Brent Mason the Country Phenom uses .95's. The action came a bit high from the factory so I lowered it a bit.

[@TheDavidlimbu]

mann!! you played such a beautiful music at the first

[@reverendglenn]

Thanks!

[@stoneoverbone]

Just got one... very impressive, It's a keeper. I'm a gospel/blues player with a touch of country. Very nice guitar. quality is top notch.

[@stoneoverbone]

by the way I have 35 years experience with guitars so I know a good guitar when I feel one and this one is a good one.

[@reverendglenn]

stoneoverbone The reviews across the board even from the guys at Andertons in the UK LOVE this guitar. People have lost blindfold challenges with this comparing it to the 52 reissue. Best $325 I ever spent (got a Memorial Day discount at Sam Ash). The only guitar I love under $400 is my Epi 339 (see my review) I did however have a fret level done on the Epi and added a Babicz full contact bridge. The guitar screams!

[@javieralejandroamorosi8639]

some of the finishes in the cv's looks really nice, better for my than the player series, and the sound is good too, im thinking in getting one.

[@soulvaccination8679]

Nice playing..Nice guitar.Wonder if I could get it in candy apple red?

[@castaddictfishing1684]

New player here..I got lucky and bought this guitar as my first. I have to put it in the closet..If I leave it out on the stand.. I can not walk past it without picking it up and playing..something about that maple neck it just feels right!! Addictive!

[@missiontotransition641]

great review! Im thinking of getting one of these...NICE SHIRT!!

[@reverendglenn]

Thanks Dean. Glad the clock didn't give you a migraine as others have complained about!

[@owlrus]

What was the first jazzy thing you played?

[@rexrobards7407]

Leo Fender did build some guitars with Pine bodies, but those were made very early in the history and, in fact, were built before the first official production run (in 1950). Those guitars did not have reinforced necks and some of them were infected with termites, which became evident when sawdust began to appear in the cases along with wormholes in the finish of the guitar.

[@rockturtleneck]

Great demo--I need to get one of these pronto.

[@Curveballsimon]

beautiful playing dude you really made that tele speak

[@smokeless7774]

Hi Glenn. I commented on your review 3 months ago and have finally managed to pick up one of these babies. You are so right! For the money she's a honey,and yup, you can't put the damn thing down !!!

[@reverendglenn]

Wow! That's great! Glad you are enjoying it. Keep an eye on the input jack as they tend to come loose over time. Other than that, I have had no problems. Keep the plating clean as well. My sweat tends to eat through the best plating jobs.

[@johncartelli]

Glenn Ireland get the input jack that mounts with screws...it stays in place and theyre cheap..

[@pipotherium]

Lovely. May I ask what song you're playing around 2:10?

[@reverendglenn]

Out Of Nowhere

[@pipotherium]

+Glenn Ireland Thanks Glenn! :)

[@user-sz5xs7dm4u]

I hear that , about the input jack , I have the FSR BULLET TELE and replaced the input jack with a fender and the two screws in cup and now it is all good , sanded fret ends and put ERNIE BALL 2221 STRINGS and this is a gem and have a total of $215 plus stand and strap $250.00

[@reverendglenn]

Good to hear Richard. It really is a nice guitar. Very well made replica of a '52 Tele. Pickups are surprisingly quiet for a guitar in this price range too.

[@sukoelpiucho]

Hey Glen! Excellent review thanks a lot! Yeah I have been wanting to get a Telecaster guitar for quite a while now, to compliment with my good old Strat and an also great full hollow body Gretsch style guitar that I have. I've spent a lot of money on those guitars and also great amps over the years, so I am kind of on a budget, but have heard great things about this Squier CV 50s Telecaster guitars. It seems that is not just a budget guitar but also an all in all great performer guitar that I could keep and enjoy playing for long time. I'm waiting for a paycheck that is coming soon and I think I am about to just pull the trigger and order one of this guitars or see if I can find one on my local guitar store here in San Jose, Costa Rica. Thanks!

[@jeffh9322]

Love the demo. Where can I get that flashing guitar clock? Would be great for XMAS...

[@australier263]

Fine job man! Sounds great and jazzy. A beautiful inexpensive guitar.

[@MrAnders1976]

THe alnico 5 might be a hotter magnet than the alnico 3 , but the alnico 3's in the vintage white are overwound and actually rather dark, compared to the medium wound alnico 5 of the butterscotch. Especially the bridge pickup in my wintage white is dark and hot..

[@uniquenesslover]

Glen, what amp are you playing the guitar through? It sounds perfect for the guitar!

[@Santi66]

A good guitar in good hands. Congrats

[@johnwriterpoet1783]

How are the switches? Just your opinion. I love the guitar and your playing.

[@ovationpdh]

Very nice, can you tell me what gauge strings you use? And how do you find the action on the guitar?

[@brcd1r5]

Thanks for the review! I'm sold. That's the tone I'm looking for, and to get it at the Squier price is just too hard to pass up.

[@henningsrensen8043]

Great playing and review. I love playing blues, rock and surf music. Should i buy the buttescoth blonde with alnico 5, or the white blonde with alnico 3? I think alnico 5 have more output?

[@reverendglenn]

Hi Henning. Yes the Alnico 5's have more output. I have a friend that has it with the Alnico 3's and loves it as well.

[@Honkbs]

Thank you for this wonderful review!

[@taylorjameschris]

brilliant review !! Deffo getting one now! Btw what setting did you use on your amp while playing the demo

[@brothermajid]

I'm getting this. thanks for the help

[@reverendglenn]

+Jeed Great! Enjoy it. I know you will.

[@Jakexx01]

I've been playing this same model Squire for about 2 months and can't put it down. It's a nice guitar as is, but I bought it as a platform for modifying. The neck on mine is pretty close to being quarter sawn. Great sustain and beautiful Tele tone even unplugged. I can't agree more with your assessment.

[@reverendglenn]

Thank you. Some interesting facts. Fender only pays about $40 each for these from the Chinese manufacturer. The pickups have been proven to be Toneriders. The same Toneriders that people use to replace their Tele pickups! Which coincidentally are located in the same plant as where the Classic Vibe series guitars are made. Same serial numbers, wiring etc. I recently did a side-by-side challenge with this model, the American Special and the American Standard at Sam Ash music and to be honest with you I STILL like the Classic Vibe! The noise level on the 1 and 3 positions was about the same opened up and the Classic Vibe actually sounds better with crunch. It was that very distinctive Tele growl. I have used it live as well and it rocks. Thanks and enjoy!

[@reverendglenn]

People want to continually criticize me for saying the coating is polyester. Many manufacturers, especially offshore ones are using Polyester NOT Polyurethane. Here is the description of the CV Tele from Sweetwater stating Gloss Polyester Finish) Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster '50s Model Solidbody Electric Guitar Features at a Glance: Color: Butterscotch Blonde (Gloss Polyester Finish) Body: Pine Neck: 1-piece maple, Modern C shape, (gloss polyester finish) Fingerboard: Maple, 9-1/2" Radius No. of frets: 21 Medium Jumbo Frets Pickups: 2 custom vintage style single-coil Tele pickups with alnico 5 magnets Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone Pickup switching: 3-position blade Bridge: Vintage-style String-thru-body Tele bridge with 3 brass barrel saddles Machine heads: Vintage-style tuning machines Hardware: Chrome Pickguard: 1-ply black Scale length: 25-1/2" Width at nut: 1.625" Vintage tinted neck Black dot position inlays Vintage styling Synthetic bone nut Squier's Classic Vibe Telecaster '50s offers the best of yesterday and today!

[@TheRycooder]

Glenn Ireland Thanks so much for the GREAT Review and screw what others say.....youtube nitpickers are abounding.....so sick of them.

[@reverendglenn]

Hooter Bear Thanks Hooter Bear!

[@reverendglenn]

yes it is.

[@TheRycooder]

Fantastic guitar, I got one a month ago and I have a 50 yr anniversary strat and a Gibson Les Paul studio and I'm playing the tele all of the time!

[@reverendglenn]

Yep. Still amazes me two years later and still stays in tune like crazy. I do keep the input jack tightened as it tends to come loose.

[@jrsoper6524]

WOW , LOVE ❤️ IT , BEAUTIFUL AND SUPER SOUNDING.

[@Stevegio301]

GREAT REVIEW!!! I get mine tomorrow and I'm excited but I would never put oil on the nut only Nut Sauce, NEVER oil, maybe some pencil graphite but NEVER oil, otherwise fantastic review, you helped push me over the edge on getting one, Thank you very much and GREAT PLAYING!!

[@reverendglenn]

I use pencil graphite most of the time but Fender recommends 3 in 1 on the saddles, nut and string tree. I have not had a problem with it. I use the same oil I use on my beard trimmer.

[@Stevegio301]

Thanks for the tip, I use a bead trimmer also and now I have a use for the oil, thanks. Got the guitar and haven't stopped playing for 2 days the most pleasantly surprised I have ever been it's a Fantastic Guitar and I LOVE it. I have guitars that cost 5 times what I paid for this that I would get rid of before I ever get rid of this, it's THAT Good!! Great Review, Thanks! Steve

[@reverendglenn]

Steve G Great to hear! The only issue I have had recently is the nut came loose on the input jack (which happens all the time to '52 Telecasters) and the plating on the chrome is not very good....so, if you are looking for that distressed look, it won't take long. Otherwise, it stays on my music stand and is my go to guitar at home.

[@Stevegio301]

The one thing I did do was take off the round string tree and replaced it with a two sided string tree post. I think it gives better tension for the strings, the other was just a cheap substitute but at that price a little tweaking is a pleasure. It's my sit on the couch and play during commercials guitar. My 1k plus guitars are gathering dust. This is a killer guitar for just about anything and thanks to your great review. I'm an owner. Thanks again for that GREAT REVIEW! Steven

[@jacquestrap1904]

I think I'll be buying that guitar very soon :))

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

Great little guitars ! I had a Squier Classic Vibe Tele Custom . Loved the guitar , but the neck was too thin front to back for me . I have not played the butterscotch or White Blond ones . How is the neck shape ?

[@paulharris8551]

Sounds super. But don't these pine ones weigh a ton? Are you over 6' 2?

[@reverendglenn]

Hi Paul. No they are not heavy at all. I have an Ash Tele and they are about the same weight. They run about 9lbs. Frankly the tone qualities of pine are amazing... I am only 5'11"

[@paulharris8551]

Nine pounds! Do you think I'm Arnold Schwarzenegger?? Just kidding, sort of. Have you heard one of the white ones with pine bodies but Alnico 3 pups? I'm wondering if they wouldn't sound the same. btw your playing is super. You should demand Keith Richards's job. Thanks for the reply!

[@reverendglenn]

Ha! Funny....Keith has the gig wrapped up. The Alnico 3's are a bit mellower in sound and output from what I have read. I have done the side by side challenge in the music store with the CV, the American Standard and American Special and have to say it really stands up.

[@tenantrep]

Do you still have your Epi 339 and this CV Tele? I have mine and love them.

[@Richard_P_James]

Great review, great playing, great clock!

[@reverendglenn]

Richard James Thanks man!

[@charlesschrader2988]

Man you can play, thank you.

[@Xcorgi]

Beautiful job on this demo. I especially love your jazz playing. Where do you learn all those jazz chords? Compared to jazz, rock or blues is simple. There just doesn't seem to be a lot of material out there to show jazz chords or techniques. Oh yeah, that Squier CV Tele is pretty amazing too. I have a 50's Squier CV Telecaster P-bass and it puts any American made Fender bass I've ever played to shame. The tone and quality of the entire Classic Vibe series is amazing overall with an equally amazing price. Why pay more for a Fender especially when their quality has slipped so much over the past few years?

[@reverendglenn]

Hey Xcorgi, there are some great books out there but Ted Greene's books are legendary. Plus, if you have a basic knowledge of scales....make up your own chords! Knowing what chords to use as substitutions helps as well. As Martin Taylor the great solo jazz player has stated, "Use your ear first then if that does not work rely on theory." I have been actually using this guitar over more expensive guitars on gigs of late. It really has a broad dynamic range and can go from Rock to blues to top 40 to jazz easily. The best part? It stays in tune amazingly. Enjoy!

[@Xcorgi]

Glenn Ireland Yeah, I've seen a bunch of videos with Ted Greene here on KZbin. That guy was truly a genius. In fact, when my brother attended Cincinnati Conservatory of Music back in the 80's for classical guitar, one of his instructors turned him onto the Chord Chemistry book by Ted Greene. In fact, your playing reminds me a lot of Ted's playing. Truly beautiful work! I was only about 17 back then and was only playing drums. I really didn't get what the whole deal was about regarding Ted's technique. It wasn't till I was about 25 when I started playing guitar. Even then it was the immature 80's rock and 90's metal. It's amazing how when you finally grow up (for me around age 40) that you gain a strong appreciation for blues, jazz and classical finger style. I've went from the cheesy Charvels and Jacksons to Fender Strats and now after all these years have finally fallen in love with the Telecaster. Ironically, in my ignorant youthful days I despised it and thought is was just for country. Oh yeah, I've grown to appreciate that too. Lol. Anyway, I finally tried out this exact same Squire CV Tele the other day and could not believe the sheer quality of beautiful tones I could get out of this thing. The build quality is amazing too. It reminds me of the amazing quality instruments produced from the Fuji-Gen plant in Japan from the 1980's. Squier's Chinese plant really seems to be using Fuji-Gen's example of high quality for a low price to churn out this fantastic Classic Vive line. Lucky for us!

[@reverendglenn]

The neck is the best for smaller hands. Frankly, I have a 1996 Korean made Pro-Tone Tele (hot rodded with a PAF humbucker in the neck and a Seymour Quarter Pound at the bridge) I would take this over an Amercian any day. I would suggest doing the Pepsi challenge yourself and compare the Classic vibe. The only thing slightly flimsy is the 3 way switch which is correctable if needed. See my notes above on the pickups. OEM'd by Tone Rider.

[@GuigyMan]

What's the jazzy song you're playing at the start? Sounds amazing

[@reverendglenn]

+GuigyMan Thanks. It's a very old standard called Out Of Nowhere. I think Rudy Vallee did it back in the 1930's.