Squier Classic Vibe Custom Telecaster Review

[@bernardblood9447]

I've had one of these for about 2 years . It's brilliant .The best bangs for bucks you can get from any guitar . Thoroughly recomend for anyone .

[@scottchristopher4503]

I own a lot of tele's, American, Mexico, China(classic vibe). I can honestly say that this classic vibe custom is always my go to tele. It is an awesome playing guitar. I did put, the Fender 62' custom bridge/neck pickups into it though. The sound is fantastic. When I play it, I kinda feel like I shouldn't be when I could be playing a more "expensive" guitar, but it's just that good. Rolled edges, smooth neck and great tone.

[@azt3ca]

I've bought one and it is indeed an incredible guitar. Even when you don't take the affordability in consideration it is amazing, better than any japanese or mexican fenders that I've either owned or played. Really couldn't be happier w/ the purchase.

[@dadmamouth]

I have had one for 2 years now, I've heavily modified it, but what a beast it is, my go to guitar, never lets me down, great value.

[@dadmamouth]

I have put a Seymour duncan 59 in the neck, a strat single coil in the middle, and a fender texas special in the bridge. I sanded down the neck (but not too much) Added locking tuners, 5 way switch, new scratchplate... It's almost a complete overhaul, but body, neck and most electronics are stock.

[@dazzer1730]

Love your reviews, keep them coming. I find them very informative and honest :-)

[@timothyflyte9443]

I have one , bought it t back in 2010....plays like a dream....digging your channel. I too wanted a bound Tele' going way back . Merle Haggard used one years ago...just a beautiful guitar !!!!

[@Wabin22]

I'm a couple of years late, but great review! I've never been a tele guy but this is the guitar that makes me want to get one! I've never really been a sunburst guy either but I simply love how the white bindning melts together with the sunburst finish, SO incredibly gorgeous!

[@adrianlindsay3194]

I'm 3 yrs behind you. I have one of these that is exactly the same, I liked the look of them and a guy at my local store (at the time) was nice enough to put one aside for me. He picked the honey of the bunch and its a brilliant little guitar, great action, feels nice and although it cost very little money if feels, plays and sounds great right out of the box. The one thing I don't like and agree 100% is the tone switch. It works but it looks bad and doesn't feel very solid. Other than that its a great little guitar especially if you don't play a ton but are looking to add a tele to the stable.

[@Zernobilly]

You can see glue joint at 3:07, it gets visible when your ceiling light hits the guitar: joint "brakes" the mirror image. Glue joint is around a-string.

[@MattWhatsGoinOn]

You'll see that on any similar guitar with a more-than-one-piece body regardless of cost, and this is about as invisible as it gets, and if you don't see it when it's brand new, just give it a little time.

[@Zernobilly]

+MattWhatsGoinOn Sure thing, just made a point for those who don´t know how to see it.

[@jeffreylebowski519]

I did the exact same thing with mine regarding the saddles. It stayed stock for over 2 years and I thought I was happy... until... a friend was selling some solid brass saddles and solid steel smoothies from a project he'd finished and he offered me one or the other gratis. I went over and we swapped them out one by one. Solid steels first; a definite improvement over the rather lightweight threaded stock ones. Way more "ring" and "bite" to the tone and sustain was slightly improved. Then the brass... WOW! There was an improvement in everything, and I even obtained a passable jazz tone that my pal said, blindfolded, he could have believed was from the other guys! They stayed on and that's the guitar I pick up almost every day for an hour or so with a beer. Just for kicks mind, my "playing out days" are over, thank god! I'm yet to find it not perfectly in tune. Try that with any of my Gibsons or Gretschs 🙄 An absolutely blinding guitar for any money.

[@soulvaccination8679]

Wow..This is a great briefing on this guitar..Thank you.

[@randalclarke5487]

I'm a longtime pro player, gigging for 32 yrs, and although I own a Fender Std Tele, this is my main workhorse, hands down and has been for the three yrs I've owned it. They are BEYOND a bargain, and,yes, its made in China, but at the end of the day, who cares. I cherish my Chinese Tele. It's always in tune, the action is lower than humanly possible, and it has mega twang factor

[@YOSTINATOR]

Thanks for your opinion! Have you by chance played the butterscotch blonde 50's classic vibe? I am torn between the two and have not tried out either of them

[@addictedtogear]

See my other videos for a review of the butterscotch blond version.

[@randalclarke5487]

+TheYostinator I have not played the butterscotch Tele, but I believe the Classic Vibe series will be highly sought after in the future. It's just astounding how well- made they are.

[@randalclarke5487]

+TheYostinator I cannot recommend a guitar more, especially if you want a Tele...

[@YOSTINATOR]

+Randal Clarke I'm a strat and super strat player, I've never owned a tele in my 20 yrs of playing. I figured it is time to get one lol

[@antonio.cappelli]

You're one of The best on KZbin, I always Take a look on your Channel before Buy a guitar

[@brianbrazil4426]

The 50's Vibe is the model with the butterscotch finish. The neck profile is thicker and has a maple fret board because it's suppose to be like 50's style neck. This model is a 60's vibe modeled after the 60's style Telecaster custom that had double binding on the body, slimmer profile on the neck and a rosewood fret board. I just bought one and it plays and sounds great.

[@jordanpratt3821]

Izzy Stradlin is why I want this guitar.

[@13thRaven]

My 60s classic vibe custom tele (squire) is fantastic

[@douglasvaughn9349]

I enjoy your videos very informative and honest thank you

[@addictedtogear]

Thanks for watching

[@videolar1000]

The pickups are Alnico 5 and they use Alnico 3 and that's where the sound is different.

[@eliolopez3107]

I'm a gigging musician and own the butterscotch version. I absolutely love this guitar. Mine seems to be one piece of wood and it plays and sounds great. I heard Fender wasn't going to release anymore because they were too well made and rivaled the Fenders themselves

[@edgeofeternity101]

Look at the end grain at the bottom strap post, on mine you can see the two pieces, from top or back you can't see the joint.

[@uria702]

Nice review. I have the same guitar. Just a few things: 1) No CVs have a veneer. It is made with anywhere from 3 to 7 pieces of Alder. I don't know how you don't see the glue joint. It is right at the A string on the back of the guitar. The Japanese that photo flames crack because the photo flame is a "photo". It is a picture glued onto the guitar and then sprayed with clear coat. 2) The neck is maple, not rosewood. The fretboard is rosewood and that has 0 impact on the tone. The strings touch the fret after where you press which shortens the length of the vibrating string. The string never touches the fretboard. 3) Both the butterscotch and the CVC use the same pickups with Alnico 5 magnets. The white has Alnico 3. You hear different things because of pickup height, intonation, etc. 4) The neck on the butterscotch and CVC are the same exact size. The only difference is the fretboard. There is no difference "from front to back". They are the same exact size. In fact, they start as the same exact necks from the same CNC blueprint.

[@coubiakb]

you really can't feel the difference between maple and rosewood fretboard ???

[@uria702]

+coubiakb he said you can "hear" a difference not feel one..

[@coubiakb]

+Synapse2k don't be silly.

[@ejpurkis]

The frets are fitted into the rosewood, ergo it transfers the vibes and tone anything in the construction i.e. Brass saddles, bone nut etc are going have a profound effect on tone. He knows what he is talking about - you clearly don't! Perhaps a bit of research might help here. Especially as you are contradicting him.

[@WestCoastSwinger]

"profound" LOL Synapse has clearly done a lot of research; just look at his well written thorough comment!

[@jmtgrk]

Hey Skunizzi, love your channel. This guitar is solid alder. Just like the Classic Vibe 50's Tele is (two to four pieces of) solid pine. No veneer. Just a seamless joint of two or three pieces of solid wood. Which makes these guitars even more impressive: the quality of materials and workmanship is incredible for the money.

[@addictedtogear]

Thanks for the kind words and information. If what you say is correct then i'm even more impressed with the guitar. Where did you get this information from?

[@jmtgrk]

skunizzi I own both a Classic Vibe Custom and 50's Tele. I opened looked in the control cavity and checked the neck pocket on the Custom. Unless they veneer less well-matched bodies, I'm certain mine is not veneer. As well, there is a very faint (nearly) knot that seems to match up front to back as well. Now, if Fender's website is to be believed (LOL), they claim they're solid woods.

[@GenuineDutchGuy]

That is one good looking guitar. I have the 60th Anniversary Classic Vibe Strat, but i consider myself to be a tele player (i just fell in love with the gold paint job on the strat) so i think i'm gonna pick this one up. Liked & subscribed...

[@grahamkelly8299]

Can you please do a comparison between the 50s and 60s pickups, feel ect

[@addictedtogear]

Sure I will put it on my list.

[@KevinMillard68]

cool axe ill have to keep it in mind when iam ready for a tele

[@shivamoon108]

I have one and it is great! I've owned many Teles over the 50+ yrs I've been playing and this ranks right up there at the top. One question I have is about the brass saddles vs the steel ones it came with: you mention you thought it had more "sparkle" in the high end than in your CV 50s one. I have a set of brass saddles that I bought for mine, but I haven't replaced the steel ones because I assume that steel, being harder than brass, will automatically be "brighter". Did your change to brass saddles "mellow it out vis a vis your CV 50s?

[@Doug5524]

Hi Skunizzi they advertisement in the uk say that the pick ups are Custom Alnico V Single Coil Pickups

[@addictedtogear]

Thanks for the reply. I've heard that the butterscotch version uses alnico III pickups.

[@Doug5524]

skunizzi The Telecaster quickly became an everyman’s guitar in the 1950s because of its versatile sound, ease of playing and reasonable cost. The new Classic Vibe Telecaster ’50s in Butterscotch Blonde delivers on that original promise. Body: Pine Neck: 1-Piece Maple, Modern “C” Shape,(Gloss Polyester Finish) Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5" Radius (241 mm) No. of Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo Frets Pickups: 2 Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil Tele® Pickups with AlNiCo 5 Magnets (Neck & Bridge) Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups Position 3. Neck Pickup Bridge: Vintage Style Strings-Thru-Body Tele Bridge with 3 Brass Barrel Saddles

[@tim.timothy.brennan]

Hello have enjoyed your great review thanks| I must say I am very tempted to get one of these custom tele's. I did over a year back buy a butterscotch classic vibe, I love the neck, but am dissapointed with how very heavy and untactile it is, heavier than a Les Paul. What in your opinion would your comments be on that and how also would the weight of the custom tele compare?

[@DenisMorissetteJFK]

What is the string T? Not sure I heard properly.

[@addictedtogear]

Its the small metal piece located on the headstock to keep the strings pulled down towards the nut.

[@DenisMorissetteJFK]

@@addictedtogear Thanks. I placed the first 2 strings under them so it gets a more proper angle.

[@travishernandez2193]

I love the neck do you know what the thickness and nut width is?

[@cmmnsenserules4339]

How much longer do I have to wait for them to bring back Rosewood?????? I hate Laurel.

[@enzosisneros451]

This Classic vibe custom has Alnico 5 , and the normal butterscutch are Alnico 3

[@Stevegio301]

The butterscotch has Alnico V's...check the specks...The white ones have Alnico III's, your wrong on that one

[@SaxJockey]

@@Stevegio301 Agreed, that's what I understood to be the case, VB 3s, and all other CV 5s (BSB, CVC and Thinline).

[@PierreThm]

Nice video. The guitar looks gorgeous.

[@addictedtogear]

Thomas Pierre Thank you!

[@alexolazabal4184]

Excellent review! I'm thinking of buying one of these two Squier Teles (CV50s or CVC) and I'd love to hear the recordings you made and mention in one of your videos. Where are the links to these files, please?

[@addictedtogear]

Alex Olazabal Just click on my channel and you will see them all!

[@georgiebenson7142]

When I played in bands more regularly I owned and played £1000+ guitars. To be honest with products like the Classic Vibe, the only reason to go high end is for 5-10% extra sound quality (that no one would hear in a bar gig), exotic finishes, and the 'romance' of a US-made model. If you want to play music the Squiers are great.

[@RGMDG]

Totally agree with your comments. But we are dealing with illogical behavior ( I need an American made Guitar). I definitely want to get an American made PRS, but until I can allocate the funds (maybe never as I always have competing priorities - don't we all), I will have to play one of my many

[@SRNF]

They are using different magnets from the butterscotch you are correct.

[@ZackRamsey14]

cheaper guitars like squier and epiphone use multiple pieces of wood whereas gibsons and fenders usually try to use one whole piece. You are correct

[@addictedtogear]

Actually fender rarely use just on piece of wood for the bodies. Usually 2 or more depending on the model. One piece of wood would increase the chance of warping or cracking.

[@totalcontrolguitar]

Great guitar. Nice review

[@RGMDG]

I have one of these and love it. I replaced the saddles (they didn't need it but I prefer the Brass) and I also replaced the bridge pickup (with an American Tele pickup) as it sounded too thin for me. Other than those two items, it is a fabulous guitar.

[@computertretboot]

After seeing both of your reviews I like the Butterscotch Tele better. Which one of them do you prefer personally? I'm thinking about buying the blonde one and it would be my first Fender guitar/Telecaster.

[@addictedtogear]

I like the butterscotch the most.

[@computertretboot]

skunizzi I ordered mine yesterday. :)

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

My CV tele custom has i think 1 piece body. I see no joints. The grain on the top is consistent with the grain running down the neck pocket. I would be surprised that it could be i piece but it looks like it. I sold the skinny neck and replaced it with a better Allparts neck with some girth !

[@uria702]

How is the nut width on this model compared to a standard Fender?

[@addictedtogear]

It seems very close to me.

[@juancalunaes]

Nice Have you played the Esp Ltd TE202? Thanks

[@castaddictfishing1684]

I bought a TE-202 on sight..one of the best guitars i have in my possession..It plays so easy..and bends are insane!

[@robertclarkguitar]

Just wanted to say great detailed review! I just got the strat in the Classic vibe 60s 3tone sunburst. Has mighty mite pickups installed as I got it from music go round. Lol. 169.usd 60 shipping. 229 usd ..beautiful. its light compared to my 2017 mim FSR gilmour vibe strat!

[@christoffertornquist3373]

It is not a veneer. they come in 2 piece usually but also in some 1 piece. Only negative perhaps is that the lacquer is bit thick

[@karla.vicc95]

Squier classic vibe telecaster custom OR Fender modern player telecaster plus?

[@jazzguitarneophyte-christo7988]

That guitar comes with size 9 gauge strings. What gauge strings do you personally use on that guitar or any of your other telecasters?

[@addictedtogear]

I usually go for Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky strings.

[@dadmamouth]

Also, my one is a two piece body, I can see the line straight down the middle.

[@MrAnderswt]

I have two of these. One has a veneer top, and is lighter in weight. Remove the pickguard and it's easy to spot the seam.

[@stonehorn59]

Very good review! After reading many only good critics about this guitar and watching several videos I have "her" on the focus and I'm about to get a used but nearly new one these days. Your video has additionally encouraged me to make the deal. Thank you very much! Cheers from Berlin

[@addictedtogear]

stonehorn59 thanks for watching !

[@rocknel1000]

I'd like to choose CV50s over CV Custom, but many say it is really heavy. Is CV Custom much lighter? I understand that CV50s has pine body, and CV Custom has alder. But I'd like to ask the question to owners that have both.

[@addictedtogear]

The CV50 is a little heavier but not significantly more.

[@rocknel1000]

I've been trying to look into forums and reviews. I guess it depends. Your CV50 must be on the lighter side. Thanks for the info!

[@SaxJockey]

@@rocknel1000 I read comments on another video yesterday that claimed the 50s CV Tele (Pine) is around 9lb, and the 60s CVC Tele (Alder) is between 8 to 8.5lb. What I can say for sure (because I have one) is that the 69 CV Thinline Tele is 6lb 10oz.....sweeet!

[@bingskiddd]

are you from long island NY? you seem very familiar to me............. good review btw, I got a lot from it. I'm gonna get one real soon.................... thanks again Skunizzi

[@soulvaccination8679]

I’m from Bayshore and I could swear I have seen him someplace on LI.

[@jeffreylebowski519]

@@soulvaccination8679 I'm from Liverpool in England, this guy sells burgers and hotdogs outside the footie stadium on match days 🤥

[@zaitros]

they actually are solid wood. great vid btw

[@alamakluke]

Does the neck have a veneer finish? It looks like it but if you can confirm would be great. Thx in advance.

[@aurozappa305]

It has a gloss neck finish..... It's a 3 piece solid body

[@altonmann7137]

I played lots of Teles of different brands and price levels when looking to buy. Nothing bested this one until I got into the American Fenders which were $1000 more. Definitely not worth the difference in price to me, so I went with the Classic Vibe Custom. The other Classic Vibes also felt great. I just preferred this one.

[@richardcelley1829]

As to the CV 50's pickups the Butterscotch Blonde has Alnico 5 and the Vintage White has Alnico 3 pickups. All the other CV Tele modeis also have Alnico 5 pickups.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

You are right, I absoultely love the Butterscotch, the Squire Vibe Classic 50s. Fantastic guitar! This is my main guitar! Is there really a difference in sound? This is what I am really after. Do they sound different? Also, I am interested and heard in a video the Squire Classic Vintage Modified Cabronita, with the Fidelatron, Humbuckers? Please let me know. If I have the Butterschotch guitar, should I get Squire Classic Vibe Custom Telecaster Review? Or the Cabronita?

[@addictedtogear]

Angel, yes the two guitars sound different. I like the butterscotch more in terms of tone. The two guitars don't have the same wood or pickups so you will hear a difference. I think there would be more of a tonal difference with the Cabronita if you're looking for more of a change.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hi, thank you so much for responding. I am learning how to plays blues rock, like AC/DC, Zeppelin, Skyyrd,

[@davecue]

I haven’t lived in Canada for awhile, but I’m going to guess, North York - Woodbridge?

[@addictedtogear]

Nope! Montreal

[@jeralezpinoza1538]

Senator Amstrong

[@extenshun]

According to Fender, the nuts are synthetic bone on every CV Tele. Feels like plastic to me as well. As has been mentioned repeatedly, every model aside from the white/blonde uses alnico V's. I'd imagine the tonal differences you're hearing are maple versus rosewood fretboard, alder versus pine bodies and, as you noted, originally the non-brass saddles until the upgrade. As much as I also appreciate the finish on these burst versions, I also think the BSB and Pine/Maple build is significantly better sounding. I'll also echo that you should seriously consider replacing the vintage round string guide with the Fender tree roller style. It make an evident difference. Plus, a Graphtech TUSQ or real bone nut upgrade makes another noteworthy improvement. Those are the only 2 mods I've made on my CV BSB 2012 and it outplays every MIM and MIA Fender product I've ever owned. Sold both of my standard and deluxe MIMs after a couple months of buying my CV.

[@charlesco689]

I saw the body joint from here, hehe

[@celticgodsoriginal]

Alnico 3 on Butterscotch and Alnico 5 on 60's Classic Vibe

[@dat219]

I purchased mine in 2012 August Just looked at the photos that I took of it and I walked into Guitar center and they were $250 and I said $250 If it doesn't play good if I don't like it I'll bring it back but how can you go wrong $250 I still have that guitar and I like it a lot I think sometimes maybe change pickups into something else but I don't know what to change them into

[@addictedtogear]

They are a very good bargain for sure!

[@jerrybriardy]

I have the exact same guitar, a 2009. Mine has a body made of 2 pieces of alder. They are very well matched though and you have to look very closely to see there are 2 pieces. I have seen other comments that their Classic Vibe Custom seems to be one piece and I believe it is, as I doubt they would make some with veneer and others without. My only other Tele is a Yamaha SD 120, also made with alder but 5 pieces. It is also a good guitar though the Squier is certainly better. I've been playing for 40 years and the Classic Vibe Tele is as good as anything I've ever played at any price range.

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

My CV tele custom is made from single piece of wood. No veneer, no joints. I saw a sunburst 60s CV in local guitar shop and it seemed to also be a single piece. In thought ah must be veneer. But after getting the tele i am now sure that the strat was one piece. Wish i had got the strat as well !

[@12babyapes59]

My butterscotch needed no adjustment right out of the box,

[@Garretto86]

Great guitar, got it myself a few weeks ago. Only one Problem, how do you adjust the string height on the Bridge?

[@therealbusterofbeards7565]

Im about to sell my squire strat 50th anniversary with seymour duncan pickups and buy this guitar from a pawnshop. How much could i get out of the strat and would 300 or lower be a good buy on this tele

[@addictedtogear]

If you can get the Tele for $300 it would be a good deal.

[@therealbusterofbeards7565]

+skunizzi how much could i get out of the 50th anniversary strat with seymour duncans

[@addictedtogear]

I'm not sure. It would depend on the condition and market in your area.

[@therealbusterofbeards7565]

+skunizzi thanks. It has a bad chip on the paint in the back and the pickups need new screws but that about it i think

[@chookstersshed5556]

does anyone know where i can get the brass saddles for my classic vibe tele? its exactly the same as this youtube clip is there a shop that will just sell the brass saddles instead of buying the plate and the screws and saddles all in one!!!! let me know thanks,,they do look better than the chrome threaded saddlesand maybe you get a little brighter sound? andy....

[@addictedtogear]

You can find them on eBay

[@onebigdarkroom3945]

i know this is an old video but i owned every version of the cv teles(5os aged white, tele custom(3tsb), thinline(mahogany with hole) and the deluxe) before they went to shit and were transferred to indonesia. main differences he speaks of between this one and the 50s is the 50s has pine(not as dense as alder so not as rounded of a tone) and alnico 3 pups(signature bell tones with even tone and not as much output as the customs alnico 5s) just purchased the crafted in china custom again as a project guitar because to this day it is the best guitar i have ever owned, i enjoyed it more than my 1800$ american deluxe

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

Hello there 😊 I'm semi begginer The CV Tele with binding is made in china or Indonesia?

[@onebigdarkroom3945]

@@dimitrisaivaliotis5616 neither. They both have binding. The older China made ones(superior in my opinion) had more period correct setups-alder bodies with maple neck/rosewood fretboard while the newer Indonesian ones use poplar for the body and Indian laurel for the fretboard which is not at all a classic vibe. Its likely that the materials are inferior on the newer models but I can't confirm. The switch in woods come from concerns over sustainability of traditional woods used in the industry.

[@onebigdarkroom3945]

I meant either one. I'm sure they both play well for the money but I appreciated the line when it was first released because they tried to get all the setups to be as close to the originals as possible. Like how they made the cv 50s telecaster with a pine body and maple neck just like the very first fender esquire prototypes choice of wood.

[@dimitrisaivaliotis5616]

@@onebigdarkroom3945 It's was very kind of you 😊 You helped me a lot! I'm in love with Tele,s neck position Not so much the twangy bridge tone Of course I like the tones of the thine lines with Wilde range hums..too Now I understand why most players have many quitars

[@mrgitarman]

t for info; You shouldn't worry about the body wood. The neck makes some difference I agree, if a maple fretboard, but on an electric the sound is from the electronics and strings really. It will last no problem, regardless and I doubt it is laminated. Most likely Alder solid wood body. Now, if your talking a very light weight wood body, (not in this case) then that will be obvious brighter and thinner tone but not with standard weight wood body really enough to even matter.

[@jezerurena365]

butterscotch has alnico 3 the custom had alnico 5

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

looks like my cv custom tele has 1 piece of wood on the body. The grains runs right to the edge so cant be a veneer. Unless its super fine veneer. I've looked all over with guitar apart and see no joins.

[@foxybrown2]

They have three not two they have that one and the butterscotch and the Honey blonde which is the one I have.

[@md770]

Fender finally has brought up the quality of the Squire line. I would never touch anything that said Squire, I would now because they actually look good. The squires of years past even looked cheap let alone sounded cheap. My friends and I would pick up squires just practice putting pick ups in and learn to do other repairs that we could do with out screwing up our more expensive guitars. The bottom line is they got sacrificed.

[@siesstad]

Could you enlighten me why you prefer the brass saddles? Does it change the tone? If yes, how?

[@zurdoremi]

I have one and There is NO difference from the $3 grand piece of crap you get from Fender. The Chinese are making real good electric guitars.

[@pikherz]

Is this one ash or alder? They usually go with alder for rosewood.

[@williesiekman207]

Alder body

[@rifftipton7709]

william siekman pine

[@rifftipton7709]

william siekman sorry, my butterscotch I just ordered IS pine. His cool sunburst is alder. :)

[@pikherz]

riff tipton I know I own the butterscotch too. Thanks

[@rifftipton7709]

pikherz Hey bro, got mine a few days ago & it's hard to put down. The body's got some funky cool grain patterns & the neck even has a little flame action! Like the vast majority of owners are saying, these are VERY nice guitars.

[@Creek92]

Great review. From my research the butterscotch CV and this tele have the same Alnico 5 pickups. The "blond" or antique white tele uses Alnico 3 pickups. Slightly different sound. I own and love both. I am also a fan of brass saddles.

[@addictedtogear]

Funny because this amp sounds quite a bit different than the butterscotch Squier I own. I was sure the pickups were different. I guess it may just be the woods.

[@larryhutchinson8805]

You can buy a better tele for the money, I love the CV series I own number of them, best money I’ve ever spent for an electric guitar. Buy one you won’t be sorry

[@danialm8122]

is this guitar craft in indonesia?

[@Stevegio301]

I would suggest you change the round string tee for a raised spring tree with 2 rollers, your strings will last longer, are less likely to break and the guitar will sound better!

[@Periskop1]

Beautiful guitar.The only thing I would do is adjust the saddles for better intonation.

[@byronofcalgary6985]

the problem with high end Squiers is they're $450 - while $250 gets a used 90's Fender Mex that needs frets - $200 gets you new frets - hmmmm $450 - - used Fender Mex with new frets or New Squier CV ? oh hey...why not a $200 used Standard Series Squier and $250 in upgrades ? - most Squiers are just a temporary home for High End Pickups + Tuners you move from Squier to Mex to Hwy 1 to USA Standard

[@aurozappa305]

This guitar doesn't need pickup swaps, it's perfect as is ! It sounds and plays great... It's not an average high end squier

[@Donjacobson11]

I have that guitar I've had it since my birthday in April, and it's September now and I can put the damn thing down! And mine looks like 3 pieces of alder but it could just be the wood, and with all the ones I've seen they all look different so I think it's the wood but I'm not positive I still have to check

[@ruscoelee]

Perhaps, when it comes to making guitars, we need to move on from the 'wood age' and when it comes to amplifiers, the valve age.' Progress keeps on moving. When us 'old ones' have gone, things might change, or will humanity keep reinventing the wheel? We'll be able to look down from heaven and see what the 'buggers' are (re) inventing next?

[@Artty-fl8ul]

Gee-Tar. Hehe!

[@jonchapman4072]

classic vibe 60 has alnico 5 and the 50s has alnico 3

[@georgemercer3013]

Butterscotch 50s have the fives

[@stancoleshill8925]

Just bought one on January 4 2024. It didn't work ! Classic Vibe 60s Telecaster. I'm not impressed at all ! Just buy a cheap one then put parts into it that WILL WORK. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY !

[@jankowalski6338]

now they have indian laurel and looks crap

[@MrBongoagogo]

Well man stick with the butter scotch. As well

[@jamescruz5748]

Why are you talking so much. Play the dam guitar.

[@chandlerpotter8460]

James Cruz *damn

[@twelvetone12]

Amen!

[@markstevens4307]

this guitar has lower output pickups...that was the same with the original fender version...lower output...it's a different tone..also the rosewood fingerboard will produce a warmer sound versus the maple fingerboard. i like both CV tele's..the 50' re-issue and this custom model..and man, you're being WAY too anal about this guitar..plug the darn thing in and play..

[@frankjames6590]

TOO MUCH TALKING!

[@brynjones7371]

You never played it, what a waste of time.

[@ThermaL-ty7bw]

don't get why you would buy these , a real one costs just a bit more

[@VintageRadius]

ThermaL1102 what do you consider a “real one”?

[@robertnunn497]

when you say just a bit more, you mean $500 is just a bit more, lol