Squier Classic Vibe 50's Stratocaster

[@JackFossett]

Thanks for watching! Please remember to like and subscribe, and join me on Spotify for some tunes, including the intro piece from this demo called “Shoreline” ~ Listen: open.spotify.com/artist/6RLQFre2Qp5T454mFR5Ol4 Download: jackfossett.bandcamp.com

[@lordseph]

Jack, please teach us how to play shoreline! That was amazing!

[@charliedavidarnott1537]

I have played an original 60's strat, an american deluxe, an american standard, a mexican roadhouse, an american special ( which I currently own ) , a classic series, and I can say with confidence that the classic vibe is one of the best strats that I have ever played. I still own an older 60's version made in china.

[@johnladdsmusic]

Just clicked “place order”....got a cv tele about 2 months ago...absolutely love it....been playing for 39 years!

Same, Best squier módem, and Best economic guitar

[@klashy47]

Grabbed a new Stratocaster White Blonde for 255.99 with my friends and family discount @guitarcenter! Best purchase I've made (musically) in quite a while. Sounds and plays great.

[@ninjackgoddard4864]

Just bit loud , squier strat but not pure Stratocaster , might be ur reverb amp . But last great guitar souds good ,value for money , best squier then cheaper squire❤️

[@mike1967sam]

I've been playing guitar since 1987 and I've had about 6 Classic Vibes. At the moment I have two, a Strat and a Tele. The Tele was upgraded from top to bottom inside out and the Strat is fully stock. I have other guitars that cost 3 times as much and seriously the C. Vibes are fantastic, you can gig with them 7 days a week and they hold up fine, they sound and look great so yeah between a guitar that costs 1200 bucks and a C. Vibe I like them both ... BTW, I never pay more than 1200 bucks for any guitar cuz after that price point you're just paying American labor and not quality. You can buy a guitar for 1000 bucks and then spend 300 or 400 more on upgrades and you have an unbelievable guitar, far better than anything stock for 1400 bucks.

[@ryanday633]

A good friend of mine had just bought one of these classic vibe strats in fiesta red for his grandfather who had a band in the 50's playing all the highschool dances. He still has his original 55 in two tone sunburst but it's in rough shape and he doesn't have the heart to take it out and play it anymore. So when he opened the box he was amazed to find the great quality and how pretty accurate the squire was to the original fenders back then. He plays it all the time and loves it. I have one myself and can't put it down. They are awesome guitars and I would highly recommend them. Not just for beginners but for intermediate and expert players too.

[@sandeepmortal]

Hello. Please let me know if the tremelo works well for the classic vibe 50 Stratocaster? Does it have enough play? Does it mess up the tuning?

[@adammaher6962]

@@sandeepmortal if you are buying a Stratocaster for it's tremelo, then you are buying the wrong guitar, get an Ibanez with a Floyd or something. The tremelo is fine, he uses it in the video

[@sandeepmortal]

@@adammaher6962 thank you. I have started considering the ibanez. From what I saw, they seem to offer good value for their cost.

[@adammaher6962]

@@sandeepmortal I have a Jem Jr, they are great guitars for the money, they play very fast and don't go out of tune when you have them set up properly

[@sandeepmortal]

@@adammaher6962 I looked it up. It looks very aggressive (and extremely beautiful). Will it be good to play r&b, Neo soul and slow rock with? That is the kind of music I listen to. Is this your guitar model? www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/JEMJRWH--ibanez-jemjr-steve-vai-white

[@michaelturner6469]

Got mine for xmas and cant put it down! I have owned much more expensive strats that don't even come close in terms of tone and thief-proof labelling

[@JackFossett]

Merry Christmas! “Thief proof labeling” - I have to use that sometime 😃

[@davidcollins1410]

@@oinkooink Definitely. Don't get me wrong, these Squiers make for lovely beginner/intermediate guitars, but who the fuck would take such a dramatic step backwards and claim it to be better. I'll stick with my Fender. Ain't getting stolen sitting in my bedroom!

[@jakestadium]

@Michael Turner is not BS'ing. I've had my hands on many of these CV's and especially the new Indonesian ones are absolutely incredible instruments. A/Bing them to the Fender player, American Original and pro models and they are 100% on par. I know it seems hard to stomach but you truly have to go up to the Custom Shop level before you see an improvement in quality/playability imo. If you can live without the Fender name on the headstock these are the guitars to get. Especially the strats/teles (The jazzmasters/jaguars are not quite on the same level)

[@sandeepmortal]

Hello. Please let me know if the tremelo works well for the classic vibe 50 Stratocaster? Does it have enough play? Does it mess up the tuning?

[@michaelturner6469]

@@sandeepmortal I hardtailed mine as tremeloes always mess with tuning

[@keithcarter9396]

My fiesta red 50s classic vibe strat was purchased for a Hank Marvin and the Shadows project. I spent way too much on upgrades but wound up with a killer guitar that hit all of my expectations. In fact, it is possibly my favourite strat and I have a few good ones. These are very well made guitars, I suggest playing them for a while before throwing money at unnecessary upgrades.

[@mywaveinwoodswoodperfumes]

i actually have squier bullet ht with rosewood, it’s lovely and feels amazing

[@biscuits2463]

what were your upgrades?

[@michaelheinz3954]

Could you describe the upgrades you made? The reason I'm asking is a CV 50ies (Fiesta as well ;-)) from the Made in China Series I bought last year. Up until now I was able to resist any modification urge. I find the tuners significantly better than on Indonesian made guitars (got a Tele Custom, the tuners suck). I'd change the trem system and maybe the electronics, the pickups seem fine to me. What do you think?

[@russpettifer5216]

Had the Classic Vibe for about two years now. I wanted it specifically for the alnico 3 pickups but at a price point where i wouldn't be panicked to take it out to gig. I did replace the tuners with Hipshot locking. In a word - it's an amazing guitar that has seen it become my "player" for most occasions....truly a great instrument.

[@Baci302]

The ability to be able to take it out to a gig and not lose your mind if something happened to it or it got stolen is a huge plus now that I'm a little older and a little wiser.

[@Stashmanfpv]

Thanks for the great review. These guitars are true “sleepers.” I own several of these along with a few Tele’s too and they’re all simply fantastic guitars! Don’t let the secret get out...

[@miltonfannin2527]

I have a candy apple red 60s Indian Laurel neck it was a open box for two hundred bucks can't seem to get rid of this wavy sound at the 12th fret & beyond it's like a warble sound even when I tried to intonation. That wavy sound is still. Especially with distortion

[@jamesmiller7297]

Just ordered the CV 50s Strat in Fiesta Red from Sweetwater. Can't wait to play it!

[@JackFossett]

Awesome! Enjoy ~

[@chaunceymattei5049]

Stepped away from playing guitar after about 5-6 years. Sold my 60s Road Worn Strat (which I now regret). Just ordered a Fiesta Red 50s Classic Vibe Squier for a fraction of the price and I couldn’t be more thrilled about the purchase!!

[@JackFossett]

Awesome - welcome back!

[@knrtn439]

I have not played much guitar. I have grown up with bass and keys only. I just got into Guitar when i had more spare time and a guitar that i had laying around for a few years. I recently tried every strat in my local music store and this one was the only one that felt great! Outshined every other by miles! I habe to buy one. Cheers.

[@rickhill6277]

Nice Review and Demo Jack! Been a working, Touring/Studio and Local Musician for 56yrs now and did 4 Gigs last week. I’m kind of a Tele guy when it comes to Single Coils and I Love the Classic Vibe Tele! Got one in Butterscotch Blond and just Love it! They’ve changed the New ones some, Bridge in particular but all in all I feel they’re giving the Mexican built guitars a good run for their money!! Even some of the Squiers are BETTER than their American counter parts in my opinion! Please keep up the Good Work! Cheers from Ohio.

[@michaskup7919]

My CV was delivered yesterday. I can't believe how well made it is. I had cheap (

[@DeltaJazzUK]

Excellent review. Thank you for including a comprehensive selection of clean tones; so many reviewers just give them a cursory play and then move on to distortion.

[@JackFossett]

Absolutely! I love clean tone. The older I get the cleaner I play.

[@istvandejesus]

I have a 2016 CV 50’s Telecaster and it’s an amazing guitar. This year they changed a bit on the specs and are $50 cheaper. Made in Indonesia now. God bless...

[@istvandejesus]

erdjsf82 I have a Chinese Squier CV Tele and it’s great. I’ve heard that guitars made in Indonesia are excellent.

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Factories will build the quality that is required.

[@bobbillnolan7644]

Not anymore mate. I have a blonde CV50s strat, 2020, made in China 👍

[@jimmythejock4376]

I bought one today and I'm mostly a rythme player. This guitar is just fantastic for my needs. 20+ years playing so I say get one

[@johndaugherty4127]

Im old, and havent played much guitar for 35 years. My last one was a '78 Antigua strat that I traded a '76 Firebird for, but have a 15 yr old budding Superstar musician, so I have gotten back into guitar. We are looking for reasonable, excellent guitars, and I love them all! I never had a LP, so I am leaning towards a PRS SE 245, but, I keep coming back to Fender and Squire.

[@robmyers9666]

I have the 2014 Aztec Gold version, and it is fantastic. I have two American standards, and I always reach for the classic vibe.

[@guitargirlutube]

Can I just say that you are a truly excellent teacher! You are articulate, knowledgeable and engaging. I really learnt some important stuff watching this video. I feel I understand my instrument much better now especially in relation to how to achieve various tones. Thank you! You need to put out more teaching videos! You havee a lot to offer! )

[@JackFossett]

Thank you very much, appreciate that!

[@guitargirlutube]

@@JackFossett you are welcome!! Please make more videos and share your knowledge, many players will benefit from it )

[@benallmark9671]

Very kind words

[@OLDROCKER123]

I just purchased a 2014 60th anniversary Aztec gold Strat as new, I have a USA standard and had many over the years including pre CBS models. The Classic Vibe'd quality & sound is a good as any American Strat I am amazed. Get to try one.

[@flyingstratosurfer6285]

I bought three of them from previous runs (I guess around 2011/12) and love to play them. The best one is definitely the 50´s in two-tone sunburst, but they all are good if not excellent value for the bucks. One of them, a fiesta red 50´s model, was sold privately as used. The guy who sold it was not an experienced player, and when he heard me play it, he asked me to do him a favor and play his American Standard in comparison. I noticed him becoming a bit concerned and then he said that he was unsure if the Squier did not sound better (and I think he was right). So I got a bit nervous that he might withdraw the offer, because the price was good and I wanted that fiesta red color because at that time they were not produced any more. But he was fair enough not to do so.

[@dorksouls978]

This guitar is a beast. Can't say enough good about it. I have 2 CV 50s and 1 CV 60s at the moment. They're just amazing.

[@JackFossett]

Nice! Great collection.

[@jimmy5634]

I just bought one in Fiesta Red on sale for $399. Excellent build, great sounding guitar period. The pickups are very, very good. My other Strat is a Fender Mexi with Custom pickups. I play the Squier more.

[@simon01ize]

Great review Jack, i have this guitar and a CV Tele, i am a beginner but have owned them for about 18 months. Due to long term illness and homelessness i had to stop learning for about a year. Anyway i now have them back, and i can't wait to get going again.

[@JackFossett]

Glad to hear you’re back at it! Guitar is such a joy no matter what level you’re at.

[@simon01ize]

@@JackFossett Thanks a lot, and you're so right.

[@nomadman123]

I bought one exactly like yours, a 50’s with a maple neck. I love it! One of the nicest playing guitars I’ve come across. 100% Strat tone and quack and brightness etc. It’s a bit of an unforgiving guitar though. It sounds so clear but every little mistake is quite noticeable.

[@petermarkovic8837]

I received my Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s today in Fiesta Red... it's a great guitar, I have a Fender American Pro Strat also....if ever it gets stolen, I may just keep the Vibe in its place As Jack said, if your after a great sounding strat and on a budget, run, don't walk, get one of these :)

[@slappymcslapster8845]

I ordered the White Blonde and it should be here on tuesday. Can't wait!

[@sandeepmortal]

Hello. Please let me know if the tremelo works well for the classic vibe 50 Stratocaster? Does it have enough play? Does it mess up the tuning?

[@Justin-eu3yd]

picked up a used 70s cv with upgraded hipshot bridge and locking tuners for $250. it’s an absolute dream, i got the deal of a lifetime imo

[@GuitarMav]

The classic vibe series is the best bang for buck you can get. I had a 50s one a while back and sold it unfortunately. Have some American reissues and Mexican since and can say the 50s cv with the pots replaced was every bit as good as the mex and Americans I own. I’m revisiting this series as I saw they make one in pine which I imagine would resonate incredibly. You could get one of these and never need another guitar.

[@soapbox187]

I bought one of these off as my first electric guitar. Great sound, action and pickups oitbif the box. In 12 yrs only had to set the bridge twice. I do however find the polyurethane finish quite annoying. When I play, sweat, get dirty it slides off my lap and feel I don't have control when it slides around. I had to sand down the area below the pickguard to keep it steady on my leg and also the area above the bridge to allow my forearm to lock. Probably going to smooth it over with nitro lacquer to protect the wood. If you are worrying about fading and getting these work out, they won't! The finish is essentially a layer of hard plastic. I dropped it few times and wasn't until the 100th time did the finish eventually chip haha. Great guitar though! You will not go wrong.

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

My cat knocked my 50s strat off the wall onto a hard surface. there are some cracks but the paint is still very intact !

[@GripperCc]

After you have demonstrated what a fantastic sound the guitar has, I ordered one that will arrive in a few days. Hope mine will sound as good as the one you played on 😁 probably not but I'm struggling to be as good as you Jack and sound as beautiful and rocking.

[@nikverschuren4291]

I also bought the classic vibe 50s, in black. I bonded with it instantly, i think i was really really lucky with this Guitar. It was perfect from top to bottom, perfect frets, perfect intonation and action. Also the neck wood looks awesome. To be honest i sold my player strat. Only thing i would change, is to put in shielding/other pots/and Some bare knuckle old guard pus.

[@adriansvarela]

Why would you sell your player strat? Oh hell no. Unless you needed the cash

[@jimmy5634]

I just bought one. These are superb guitars and at $399, which is what I paid, a steal! The American made aren’t hundreds of dollars better…they’re just not.

[@davidrotter3862]

Great demo! I first got a 60s Classic Vibe Stratocaster. I liked it a lot but I felt it lacked punch and personality. Then I saw Fender blowing this exact model out for a ridiculously low price. I used to own a 1956 baby blue Stratocaster in mint condition and very much missed having a maple neck Strat. These arrived and I was immediately struck by how much heavier the 50s model is than the 60s model. On top of that, these 50s models are made with the same exact kinds of woods the original Strats were made out of. Pine for the body and one piece Maple necks as well as very high quality Alnico pickups. Rounding out the feature set is original Kluson open shaft tuners and a vintage style synchronized tremolo system. These 50s models are the absolute best value in Stratocasters in the world today! They have enormous mojo and you will be glad you bought one and I’m betting that you won’t want to put it down. It comes with 9-42 set. As soon as I put a 10-46 set on it, it came alive.

[@tenantrep]

Sounds great. I decided I wanted an alder body so bought a used 2016 50’s and 2014 60’s and a 50’s Tele which is pine. Love em all. Wish I could play like you. Start giving lessons on YT. You’d be great. Nice demeanor.

[@nickshaw6085]

AND Jack has guitar face on par with his sick chops.

[@billsedge7360]

Sorry but you lost me when you said they’re ideal guy or beginners and intermediate players, why? Are you saying experienced players won’t use them,? I’ve got American fenders, mex fenders and been playing over forty years, but still prefer the squier, sorry to nit pick but I think that was a very misleading comment you made

[@JackFossett]

Good for you!

[@jimmy5634]

I’m not a beginner or intermediate player. These guitars are well-suited for any level of player. The inference might be related to the price point…I suppose?

[@joshuaprado1]

Oh come on bill that wasn’t a personal comment he made

[@wulfila99]

Got myself a black CV 50s Strat recently and I absolutely love it. Comfortable neck, nice Blues tones and a price tag well below other guitars of similar quality.

[@JackFossett]

I love the classic black Strat. I have a Strat same style that I modeled (sort of) after Clapton’s.

[@wulfila99]

@@JackFossett Yeah, that was exactly my thought when I bought mine. Blackie-inspired Strat.

[@jayteesgear]

Classic Vibe > Player series Anyday This was NOT the case in the 90’s when I started but it IS NOW. Squier is Rockin it! Fabulous playing & audio

[@mwpv11]

Hi Jack, thanks for the great videos. Nice job as always. I have a classic vibe strat that I bought for my son about 8 years ago and it's still a fantastic guitar. I also own two classic vibe tele's as well. My son and I do a gig every year for the Largo Botanical Gardens Holiday Lights show. We play a variety of music ranging from The Ventures (who are good friends of ours) to modern day music. Daniel just decided this year to use his classic vibe again and when he took it out of the case after a couple of years of not playing it at all it was almost still in tune. The G string wen6 stule t a little flat but that was it. They are a great guitar. We also own 138 guitars ranging from my original 57 strat, Les Pauls, 335's , Epi's, Alvarez, Ibanez, Ramirez classical etc you name it. So he has a lot to choose from but he love the classic vibe. I have been playing guitar since I was about 8 years old and now an 70 and still gigging. LOL. I started Daniel out of violin but he saw me playing my guitar one night and wanted to switch so I taught him to play. Now he's doing stuff like copying Tommy Emmanuel note for note. We love music and our guitars. Oh before I forget, if you haven't already done so check out Wolf Guitars. They are also amazing instruments. They make Les Paul, Tele, 335 and PRS copies but are great quality. They are sold by All In One Guitars. They even come set up to your specs before they are shipped. The tech from All In One calls you up or sends an email asking yow you want it set up and it comes exactly that way. Their workmanship is wonderful and they play great and sound amazing. The best part is they only cost about $499 including a hard shell case. It's one of the best bang for the bucks out there today. I have the LP style and the 335 style and am ordering the Tele and PRS style as well. Sorry for the long comment. Hope it's not too much to read. Have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and a Great New Year! Keep up your great work on You Tube.

[@JackFossett]

William von Zangenberg I will check them out! Sounds like you have an awesome musical family. And same to you, may all your days be merry and bright 🎅🏻

[@robertclarkguitar]

That is killer read there man. I was a single father for 15 years. The best ages all the way up my son and daughter and I against the world. It was not always easy but it was the best life I could ask for ...Miss them so much now, but they both graduated and moved on as great well mannered hearted adults. My son moved to florida with his band Disareyen in Tampa Clearwater area. iTunes pr spotify them. Heavy stuff but that's the young men today. Hahah. As a drummer nearly 30 years I had to give that up a while. Less worry of eviction and provide for my kids then on More since I had to do it on my own. Haha. Katrina storm took all I had but we were ok and moved to Ga. 2005ish 2006. Bought my son a guitar and he was so amazing first lesson , he never stopped. Still writing and playing today. We have yet to jam since he moved out. Lol. Next visit I'm jamming with him. Hahahah. I took up guitar last year and have uploaded my progress all Inspired by the years of magic coming from my sons room. Haha. I only knew chords when I taught him. Keyboards too we both play. Anyway check out my channel and hes on a couple short vids playing. Hahaha. Camper jamming low budget channel. Peace

[@carpathus]

Thanks for the review. Ordered mine this morning. Squier Classic Vibe ‘50s Stratocaster, 2 color burst, pine body, tinted maple neck, 6105 frets. bone nut, vintage tuners, stamped steel saddles, Fender Designed alnico pickups. Playing for less than a year. Started out on a Squier then moved on to a Pacifica and RevStar. The Pacifica is nice but just can't gel with the neck on the Pacifica, feels cramped. Couldn't get on with the RevStar RS320 due to it's lack of ergonomics. It has no contours at all and just doesn't feel right.

[@JackFossett]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it, it’s a great guitar

[@mattwilliams3104]

These CV Squiers are wonderful guitars! I have a few that I’ve upgraded switching, wiring, and sometimes pickups. A good setup and fret job and spend some time working on the neck and they play so incredibly well! Love mine. And the finishes are really pretty

[@MattWhatsGoinOn]

Now, THIS is what it’s SUPPOSED to sound like. 👍👍👍

[@Nightshade1881]

I love how they rolled the fingerboard edges on the maple necks!! Not even the MIM have that nice feature. I might just buy me a neck and get a different body

[@peskypesky]

Your tones are to die for. Nice playing and great review! I own that guitar. It's a keeper.

[@jordymaas565]

guess i'll get me one & a '68 Champ reverb for homie use. very good review.

[@angelisbored848]

This review is full of charisma and is just an overall great video, I'm definitely gonna watch more. Great job man

[@JackFossett]

Thank you kindly, glad you enjoyed it!

[@saltek1a]

So many of the CV reviews. BUT, I was going to drop yours,but I liked it so much, I stayed with it and found it very entertaining and informative. enjoyed it. Good work.

[@dahliafiend]

I’m.not a huge Strat fan but I love surf music, The Edge (obviously plenty of great players used Strats but for my personal playing inspirationsI I mean) I really the like 70s CV with the maple neck. I got a Squire P bass for similar reasons. I wanted a decent bass even though I generally only play bass on my own recordings. The price was right and it sounds like a P bass! Squire was my first guitar back in 1991 and I have to say they’ve improved a WHOLE lot since then.

[@ImYourOverlord]

Sounds fantastic, especially in middle/bridge position, which is my favorite 🙂

[@AxemanMessiah]

Amazing sound, I have the same guitar and it is fantastic! I kept everything stock apart from sanding the gloss off the neck and it feels 100x better. I would strongly recommend everyone to try this out extensively before purchasing a Fender, you will be in for a real treat. Some cons though is the saddle screw to adjust the string action and truss rod screw on mine stripped after 1 year of ownership. The gloss can be removed off the back of the neck, but not on the fretboard unless you are skilled enough, so you will not get that satin/natural-like feeling of the board. The neck will also be thinner than your MiM Strat, so if you do a lot of chording, you may not enjoy it as much as a fatter neck (preference). All of the cons mentioned apart from the screw stripping you will know before buying so no surprises there, and even then the pickups, playability, and mojo alone will make you love this.

[@michaskup7919]

Sanding neck was best idea ever. I did this to one of my CS50's and now it feels like totaly different guitar which was used for years. I love this guitar. If you dont like gloss neck - buy this guitar and sand it. You will be amazed.

[@AxemanMessiah]

@@michaskup7919 Word, it does make all the difference. The downside is the CV neck is substantially smaller post sanding, the gloss layers are incredibly thick! Definitely not a chunky Fender neck post sanding.

[@michaskup7919]

@@AxemanMessiah i didn't removed all finish, just top layer so it's more satin but still covered by layer :)

[@AxemanMessiah]

​@@michaskup7919 I sold my CV and got a Fender Player, it has very light satin finish to no sanding work is needed unless you want bare-natural feeling. Neck is a bit thicker,, body has less gloss, and saddles have Fender branding on them so high grade steel vs the tin/cooper infusion on the Squier (which may have been the cause of my screw stripping). I have a feeling the frets will last longer with higher grade nickel vs mixed as well. The pickups/sound is on the same level as the CV though, not better. Would recommend as a upgrade, the cost is more but the value is even bigger than the CV after owning and inspecting both.

[@Ineedahandle75]

@@michaskup7919 what grade sandpaper did you used?

[@andiesmithe1598]

Great playing thanks for the demo!

[@georgebollard6300]

I thought the same. After a long search, I just ordered a Fender vintage style tremolo from Fender and with much surprise it fit perfectly. It is made in Mexico but so what. Thicker block, does make a difference.

[@mikepj1025]

I have the Butterscotch Blonde Tele and it probably my favorite guitar. No mods needed or wanted. Hard to find these CV Strats in local stores. Great video man.

[@JackFossett]

Thanks! The first CV I ever played in stores was the regular blonde tele -- couldn't believe how good it sounded.

[@mikepj1025]

Jack Fossett it blew my mind how it felt and sounded. Still does. I’ve been playing for a few years now and I have yet to find anything wrong with it. I have a Baja Tele also but it has the trus rod on the body side of the neck and it’s annoying. I agree with what you said about adjusting guitars more often her in the northeast.

[@jasonbowman8698]

Jack Fossett hey jack great channel and great playing. Are affinity squires i a good long term guitar ? Because my artist strat has got a bend in the neck and I’ve only had it for 6 years or am I better off saving for a cv squire ? Cheers 👍👍

[@mikepj1025]

Jason Bowman Affinity are not anywhere near the Classic Vibe. Classic Vibe can be compared to American series. I feel better then the Standard MIM series as far as the Teles go.

[@georgemercer3013]

What year model....the early ones was different from the new ONES The older ones had brass saddles medium jumbo frets, ALNICO V's..MADE IN CHINA...THE 50'S BUTTERSCOTCH TELECASTERS

[@stevengordon2718]

Bought a fiesta red one from my local shop. Fantastic guitar for the money. Crafted as nice as my Japanese strat and my classic series 50s and the fret work better than the Mexican

[@JackFossett]

Very nice!

[@swansonjoe7121]

I absolutely love how they updated the classic vibe with 0 of the detriments from previous runs!

[@jazzsounds8159]

I have the same guitar, but in a lefty version from 2014 haven't changed a thing. it sounds good with the tonerider pickups that use to supply fender squiers. Nice playing as usual.

[@stefanagha3248]

I hope you’ve changed the strings at least!

[@fabioa.565]

I own a CV 50 2015. It's a very good guitar with good pickups. They say that they could be a sort of tonerider pickups (tonerider surfari). My only complaint is about the nickel plated parts, especially the input jack and the junction plate between the neck and the body. They tend to become oxidized very soon (in a few months). I own other squier strats but I didn't have that issue with them. I'm curious to know how the new CV model sound compared to the old one version since they have different pickups...

[@joepalladino4323]

I just got one of the White Blonde last week and love it. I played a Vintera Strat and a Silver Sky earlier today and prefer the Classic Vibe over both. I'm planning upgrades to Gotoh locking tuners and Seymour Duncan Hot Stack strat pickups, but the guitar itself is great.

[@sandeepmortal]

Hello. Please let me know if the tremelo works well for the classic vibe 50 Stratocaster? Does it have enough play? Does it mess up the tuning?

[@johnwelch557]

Hi Jack. Nice review. I have several Squiers that play and sound great. I usually roll edges, etc. on the less expensive ones and changed the pups on one to alnico ($20.00) on Amazon. No need to spend more. I have spent far too much so many times over 55 years of play with no upside.I"m just as happy with the least expensive ones. I gig, record and noodle and actually feel a little embarrassed and arrogant playing higher end stuff. Just me..... Thanks!

[@bangstortion]

I think this could be the best quality cheap product ever in the world. Thanks for the demo! 🙏

[@Anton_the_Vampire]

Hi there, I've been playing for 37 years, but while I'm advanced on classical guitar, on electric I'm probably intermediate level. I am lucky enough to own a 2000 USA standard Strat (maple board), but I'd like to get a rosewood (ish) board Strat, so I'm looking at the CV 60s. From what I've seen, they sound really good.

[@BladeDoomer86]

Excellent review sir. Wonderful cleans, and clean-ish tones..

[@JackFossett]

Glad you liked it!

[@iagobroxado]

Definitely looks better than my '09, especially the neck tint, which has that orangey hue on the older models.

[@JackFossett]

I noticed that they're doing the sunburst finishes much smoother on the newer ones. I remember the original CV's had kind of an abrupt transition from the brown to the black and it looked sort of splotchy. This one looks way more gradual, like an old Fender.

[@BOSSenjoyer]

Are the solid colors nyatoh or pine at random? I see one over 9lbs (fiesta) and another under 7 in a showcase. It's still real bone nut? I'm trying to get a new/mint one discounted online but don't want 9lbs. My Charvel is 8lbs and want well under that for running through a Champion 600 and undersized cowboy hat.

[@phildale8451]

That is a glorious sounding guitar, really good video also.Thanks

[@JackFossett]

Thanks!

[@IMCC1772]

How do you like the narrow tall frets? I've always used the tiny vintage frets and I feel like I'd constantly notice and bump into them while doing slides..

[@milandogg]

@Jack Fossett: Hi Jack, I know this would be comparing apples and oranges, but.. Presuming you play around with EQ enough, do you think it would be easier for Squier CV to get closer to G5220 in terms of sound, or the other way around?

[@jasecola]

This is my next guitar......as soon as Sweetwater gets them back in stock.

[@JackFossett]

Enjoy!

[@kiwasamuels463]

Just purchased one online today! They look and sound beautiful! Can’t wait till it arrives!

[@JackFossett]

Awesome, congratulations!

[@georgebollard6300]

Got mine. Put a 57 / 62 pick guard assembly in, replaced the tremolo with an American vintage. Now it’s pretty much a 57 reissue for a quarter the price. Plays and sounds great. BTW for now, I’m keeping the cheep tuners until they no longer stay in tune. No modifications were done.

[@Tyrannocaster]

I thought the American trems wouldn't fit the Squier because the spac>ng of the mounting screws was different. Is that incorrect?

[@rexeverything100]

i have a 2018 vintage modified i think they very similar, That sounds sweet through that fender amp.

[@jameswebster8105]

thanks for the excellent review. so many people spend the first 10 minutes bagging on everything squire like they are eric clapton level players. instead of so much negativity just review it for the price level it is. as you said these are pretty good guitars. thanks for the honest opinion.

[@mickymiller6130]

I love my 70's CV.

[@lordjs9726]

Seems like a good guitar. Do you own any Jazzmaster? I have a white Squirer Jazzmaster that I use quite a bit when I don't use any of my 3 awesome Epiphone Casinos.

[@JackFossett]

I don't currently, I had a Jazzmaster for a while. Cool guitar but I just didn't quite connect with it. May try one again sometime.

[@lordjs9726]

@@JackFossett Okay. I love mine. It is my most used electric, after my Epiphone Casinos of course, at least as of now.

[@sunburst3353]

I like the nice full and beautiful sound you get when playing this affordable strat.

[@JackFossett]

Thank you kindly!

[@kirklethbridge4477]

ordered one today. :) i gave up paying a small fortune for made in usa and mex... these cv's are as good as any guitar i need.

[@lievenbousard7351]

Thank you Mr. Fosset, now that's what I call a guitar demo! Got me the Fiesta Red one with the gold plated hardware. Don't know why really, guess I would like to find out if I got a bit of Hank Marvin-Buddy Holly in me... Been playing (well, practicing that is...) for a year or two now, and I actually kinda like the warm, rich, sometimes even dark sound of the Fender wide range humbuckers for my jazzy stuff and power cords. But I wanted a strat, and your vid convinced me of bying one of these babies. Hope I'll find some cool sounds out of the Mustang lll that go with the single coils, which I'm gonna have to get used to. Absolutely love your sound, GREAT playing, hope I'll ever get there... Cheerio!

[@JackFossett]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you found the video helpful. Fiesta Red is the classic. Alot of Strats in England were refinished in fiesta red to be like Hank Marvin back in the early days.

[@basedguitarist731]

I really like the look of the "gym floor" neck. I enjoy how knowledgeable you are about these instruments. Great playing, as always.

[@JackFossett]

Same here! The vintage look is killer. Also looks cool and feels great if you sand the finish off the back of the neck, although that might be too aggressive a move for some people.

[@theskidmarkoforion4829]

I just bought one. Had to send it back as the tuner gears on the low E and G were shot and would not stay in tune. Definitely going to get another one though

[@fender1000100]

Beautiful playing man on this wonderful affordable guitar.

[@JackFossett]

Thank you kindly!

[@JDKingStratslinger]

Excellent review, Jack. Very thoughtful. Fine playing, too, suh! I'm knocked out by how great the Squier Classic Vibes made in Indonesia are.

[@JackFossett]

Thanks!

[@Miki-xh6fb]

Maybe it's a silly question, but can you use the tools from a fender for a squier to adjusting the setup like action, neck, bridge etc?

[@LuckyInCards]

Great, thorough review ... and your playing is beautiful (as it is always.)

[@JackFossett]

Glad you liked it!

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

I got a 50s and 60s version. Or had and still kinda have ! The 60s candy apple red strat I got for a really cheap price. Had it for a while but I had a chance to get a Japanese Squier e series strat. Man what a guitar that is ! Although the pickups sounded far better on the CV. Luckily within a very short time I found someone selling a set of 60s CV pickups for 30 euros ! So yeah I sold the 60s CV. But I have also a 50s CV in white with the gold anodised guard. Even better than the 60s Squier. Anyway I am a Greco fan. Having a 70s strat and a Super real Les Paul. Well an advert came up for a 50s Greco strat that I just had to have. I sold a Blade R4 that I wasnt playing that much to pay for it and the plan was... is... to sell the 50s CV and downsize my collection a little. Man these Squiers are so good kinda hard to let this one go !!

[@24MusicCarats]

Do you prefer the 50s vibe stock or 60s vibes stock ?

[@michaelsimmons5505]

I have a 70's CV Strat in sonic blue. Absolutely love it.

[@JackFossett]

Nice! Sonic Blue is a great finish.

[@raceface_m2579]

Jack, I’m guessing your prefer the 50s over the 60s? Any chance on comparing both of them in a video?

[@JackFossett]

I don't necessarily have a preference - if I can get my hands on a 60's model I'll definitely do that!

[@ernestthamlypinus4925]

I have a 2nd hand CV60s strat and I love it; it is from the "1st generation" of CVs (2008-2018) and I've learned that the body is alder with Tonerider pickups plus rosewood fretboard. I'm satisfied with the thick tones too!

[@JackFossett]

I've only played the earlier models in stores, but I've always been impressed with the CV line. I played a CV Telecaster that kicked the pants off of a Tele that cost 3 times as much.

[@ernestthamlypinus4925]

Looks like the CVs are really awesome and have received countless compliments!

[@darwinwhitten8542]

I just got a 50s. Is it normal for the tone pots not to do much on this model?

[@jimmy5634]

You can switch out the stock capacitor and get a wider range from the tone pots.

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

My 75 Strat came with a 3-way switch. I used to have to place it in the in-between spot which was a real hassle so shortly afterward I had a five way switch installed. I could never understand why Fender didn’t have a five way to begin with. My pal Robert had an original 54 and this thing looks and sounds just like it. I didn’t like the fat neck compared to my 75. Which by the way, I was never too crazy about either. I eventually sold my 75, which was a mistake, but I never did like the neck. Nice review. Finally, what do you think about the tremolo on that? Does it stay in tune if you use it quite a bit or dive bomb?

[@robertclarkguitar]

I made a Bullet Tele review it is my biggest video in view counts and a bunch of people said they purchased and thanked me for the review.....I love fender as well my friend. Most of my videos lately are me playing my Squier Classic Vibe 60s. I have the player series loaded pickguard in it so another Huge shout to @fender...I'm going to keep on moving. #fender #squier and the Mim FSR gilmour vibe I have which is my favorite strat will soon get locking tuners and pups. Wonderful review my friend. I'm a drummer that picked up guitar late and love it. So expressive. I am trying to grow my channel as well ..Still a new Tuber. Hahahahaha. I just practice mainly but review when I get the money up here and there. I love the community I have. What a great time to play.

[@TheNightstalker80]

Very nice Guitag, I recently bought a 60s Classic Vibe in lake placid blue for my son (and me), that color cought my eye right away and so I convinced him to pick this one instead of a black/white one he was looking for ;-) I'm a beginner but with an obsession for good equipment... so I wanted something that's not over the top but still give me the feeling of having something really worthy in my hands that just works. These Classic Vibes from Squier are just that! They look soooooo good and play very nice as far as I can tell, I mean I have no issues playing this guitar, it stays in tune very well (as long as you don't mess with the trem too much), the neck was straight and no fret issues. Action also was totally fine, it might be a bit higher because of the smaller fingerboard radius but I'm used to my western style acoustic and so that doesn't bother me at all. I think, for me, I would use 10 gauge strings istead of the 9 that it came with because the 9 gauge seem to cause some buzzing (esp. on the low e) when I play but I thinkg it's because I'm playing it a bit too hard because I'm so used to ... maybe I'll adapt to it after a while, if not I'll put 10 gauge strings on.

[@GripperCc]

Hi Jack. I have a Classic Vibe but am thinking of buying a USA Stratocaster that should be similar to Squier but ash body and better paint and nitrocellulose. which model corresponds to similar spec on the neck and is more in the professional direction.

[@ryankrueger4800]

I just purchased a fiesta red 50s. I would put these up against the Standards of about 10-20 years ago. Depending on the amp it's played through, this is a serious professional instrument. I'm really impressed by the pickups. What is your opinion of the tuners? What would be replacements?

[@JackFossett]

The best vintage style tuners for a reasonable price IMO are Gotohs, but you may need to get different press fit bushings for them to fit. Klusons are also great and may install easier.

[@graphicartdude]

I find these cheaper guitars tend to sound thin and lacking depth especially with strumming. And the trem systems are useless for whammy bar use. I might still pick one up cheap though. I’m looking for a thicker Gilmour rock tone or maybe a Pearl Jam Strat tone. Any recommendations on which pickups would sound best for that sort of tone? I think Gilmour played Seymour Duncan. Would be cool to see someone demoing this guitar in that style. Anyway, thanks for the great demo.

[@cuda426hemi]

I'm a fart-like 67 yrs old and I needed a Fender sound in my arsenal and being a decent player I didn't need a foo foo Fender so about 3 years ago I popped for the 50's CV Strat in 2 tone burst and I am quite frankly blown away. Mine is made in China. I see now they are made in Indonesia which imo isn't as good as the Chinese CNC, but I wonder - have you had a chance to A-B a Chinese CV v. Indonesian CV Strat? Also, I guess they knew they were a steal because they were $350 when I got mine fr. Sweetwater because they are now $400 and Indonesian. The Tele CVs seem to be both Chinese and Indonesian depending on which store you buy it from. Great review and playing as usual !!! 🎸🎶

[@JackFossett]

Thanks! I haven't had the chance to AB them, but I've played both styles in stores. I think all the different CVs impress, none have dramatically stood out to me more than others.

[@cuda426hemi]

@@JackFossett Wondering because I'm thinking the Chinese CVs are better than Indonesian; for one thing they list the new CV Strats as having a Nato body whereas my CV of 3+ years is Poplar - heavy. Also color of fretboard that aged spray tan bit is different. Can't find an Indonesian CV review yet. Just checking!! Thanks for your response! 🎸

[@MoobleOfficial]

Great Review... Bought a 70s CV Sonic Blue (Video on my Channel) but replaced it with this Beauty... its on the Way!

[@AJgeartalk]

Excellent demo & great playing!!!

[@JackFossett]

Thank you kindly!

[@Mr.Steve-O]

Great clip Jack, I just dropped in a new set of the CV 50's pickups in a 1988 MIJ Strat and I feel like I have a whole new guitar. It's a bit bright but has nice mid range harmonics. Wanted to ask I noticed on the SS you're playing through it looks like you have the treble all the way down ? Is that correct and if so is that due to the brightness of the pickups ? I need to get my hands on a GE-7 to see if that will help me trim down some of the top end and keep the midrange focus. Thx and Happy New Year

[@JackFossett]

Thanks! So I wasn’t playing into the Super Sonic in this video, it was just next to me. I was into a Super Reverb.

[@Mr.Steve-O]

@@JackFossett Do you find that you have to EQ down the Treble with these pickups with the Super Reverb ?

[@tastysalad114]

Nice video! Do you recommend this one or mexican strat (player series)? Are mexican strats much better than this or not? Is the quality of hardware on a mexican guitar much better than this squier?

[@JackFossett]

tastysalad they’re probably close quality wise. The Mexican classic series like the Vintera would be a step up, but the players series would be close IMO.