Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom | The Tele That Thinks it's a Les Paul

The Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom is an awesome guitar for $400. But this guitar is not for everyone. Let's check it out and see if this guitar is for you.
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[@adrian_V99]

It's a very good guitar at any price. So versatile, so smooth and that middle tone position is something else.

[@matildatheoboldt2261]

This is my primary guitar. I play a variety of styles from americana to noise and punk so this guitar does everything i need it to do and not to mention im a life long Keith Richards fan. The only electric in my collection that i enjoy as much as my SG.

[@jackfint9042]

I got one of these in black a short while back. Some say great ' for the price'... whereas I would just say great guitar. Sounds and feels brilliant, oh and it looks killer too.

[@daviddalziel884]

Would love to try one -sounds great . Back in the 70s when they came out the general feeling was Yikes nobody wants one but gradually obviously with Keith playing one then one of my favourites the late Mick Green , people started to appreciate them .

[@bsideguitar]

Thanks for the comment! I think it really does give a nice versatility of tones. Just got in a Schecter PT with a P90 in the neck which is also a very cool tone.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

Yeah, Keef is the reason I'm getting one of these. Gonna keep it in open G.

[@timvanboening9432]

I am about to get one of these from my brother for working on his Flying V. I’m stoked!

[@LucaLindemann]

I'm a Strat guy and I'd like to add a Tele to my arsenal. Actually I'm very conflicted between this one, the Deluxe (two Humbuckers) and the Esquire. I know I didn't mention the classic Tele configuration, but I had one once and I didn't really fell in love with the neck pickup (probably was not good enough the one I got). I heard the Esquire and I loved it, to be true.

[@GeorgeMaddaloni52463]

Fantastic guitar period. One of my most favorite guitars in my ever growing collection. I play this through a Vox AC15C1 and can get a variety of fantastic tones.

[@ezjames9416]

I have one in sunburst. It was a Vintage Modified model. Since then it has changed to a Classic Vibe model. The VM doesn't seem to have a slim neck. The necks on my two Strats are slimmer than this one. The VM also seems to have a 12" fret board.

[@oza8578]

From what I've read, the Squier VM Telecaster Customs have a C-shaped neck (as opposed to the modern C) and a 9.5" radius. I actually preferred the neck on the VM Telecaster Customs than the MIM Player series Teles that I've played.

[@karterdavid657]

instablaster

[@joseph2832]

I mostly play classical guitar but I also own and play this guitar often. The middle tone is special, it feels nostalgic and sad.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

These Classic Vibes are a lot of guitar for the money. I just got a Butterscotch 50s and it kills. This is going to be my next one.

[@AMNNester]

Love the necks on the classic vibe, does anyone know if Fender sells them anywhere

[@theguitarninja5861]

You could probably find them online, if not then a good online store were I buy my guitars is at thomann music its global so it doesn't matter where you live

[@adrian_V99]

Found many online. Too pricey. I'm just going for the whole package on this one.

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

Just bought one barely used for $300

[@bushleague3472]

Just curious, but how well ballanced are the pickup volumes on this guitar? I'm wondering if I could use the volume knob to choke back overdrive on the single coil, keep the humbucker dimed, and use the toggle to switch between varying degrees of gain without being glued to my peddle board? Or would the volume difference be pretty major? The only custom I ever played was a vintage guitar and the humbucker was way louder than the bridge, but on the vid this one seems pretty ballanced.

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Always loved the look of these ever since I saw the late Mick Green ripping it up on one

[@theguitarninja5861]

Great video, I just have a question, is it possible to use a bigsby on this?

[@SCALEBEASTS]

"Telecaster that thinks it's a Les Paul" This sounds very targeted at me, but I think I'd need to try it out to really figure out how I feel about it. I guess my concern is that I'm not sure how much I'd ever use that Humbucker, and I already have a nice classic vibes Tele. I might do better finding an HH with the ashtray.

[@bsideguitar]

These guitars were created to compete against the Les Paul, with many similar features. So it really is almost a hybrid, especially the deluxe

[@petertang9312]

Hey Bside! You're awesome and your content is always great! I hope you're day is going well!! What do you think about the humbucker neck pickup in the Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom? Is it muddy like you mentioned about the Squier Affinity Telecaster Deluxe and Player Series Tele HH? I'm interested in a cost effective tele with S-H (single coil in bridge) pickup configuration, as I hear the single coil and humbucker pickups are most contrasting in those positions and I thought this Tele custom was the one but wanted to make sure I won't have to change out the neck pickup after I buy it.

[@Robsi60]

I have one of those. I like it.

[@dawoud8013]

Thank you for the video. I don't ear a Les Paul sound at the neck pickup... Maybe due to your amp or mic ..?

[@czechplastik]

The title says Deluxe not Custom! Great video as always though!

[@bsideguitar]

Thanks for catching that. Just fixed it ;)

[@xaviergreeson9759]

What squier would you recommend for worship music/ambient playing? Looking at getting a better squier or maybe a fender player tele, but what would your squier recommendation be?

[@doodlesasap7894]

Either this 70s one or the 50s

[@jambibaub8753]

Jazzmaster, definitely. Due to the p90 type pickups

[@RBolognese]

So when do I get mine.

[@ivnxri1a]

I just got that in all black today along with a really good boss amp and omg I’m inlove, I may replace the pick guard to a white perl but it feels soo good to play,, I still have no idea what the tone nobs to so please help

[@bsideguitar]

So cool! Tone knob essentially cuts the highs, just try turning them you will notice a huge difference. Very excited for you!!!

[@michaelwilson447]

Does this guitar range still have the metal base plate for the bridge pick up? Thanks.

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

@@michaelwilson447 yes it does

[@fedestrat2caster]

Nice guitar and nice review! Do you know how much it weights? Thank you.

[@miguelangelcolon1345]

Hi, any difference between the 50s and this?

[@duster3331]

Where can I find the cord progression you played? I loved it

[@moneortiz1614]

Would you be able to make it chug?

[@briancoyne6700]

Are you Truman's best friend from The Truman Show?

[@padawan9127]

Best friend? HE WAS IN ON IT!! 😜

[@t.gfalls2319]

Just bought it today. Plenty of spank

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

How much are these new?

[@jimmikus3089]

Bridge and neck sound exactly the same. Sounds too thin

[@robertturtle]

Can the bridge cavity accommodate an humbucker?

[@mrjasondylan]

Telecaster deluxe has twin HB'S

[@williamdon3442]

Jeffery Jones

[@mywaveinwoodswoodperfumes]

This is so les Paul than les Paul itself, very beyond slash guitars looks

[@jensk4140]

They shouldn't have done a sunburst finish on that 3 piece body.

[@RBolognese]

Love the sunburst. Want one.

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

I think it looks awesome

[@jonimusprime4544]

It's Stunning ffs