Squier FSR Classic Vibe 60's Custom Telecaster - Ltd Edition Affordable Temptation!

[@theguitaristas]

SCAMMERS ALERT: Thanks for dropping in just a quick note about the scammers... someone is impersonating me on Telegram using my name and icon replying to comments. I don't give out prizes so you've won nothing... if they contact you tell them where to go!!

[@adrian_V99]

You mean I didn't get a free Fender Custom Shop?

[@TommySG1]

Ya they're doing this all over the damn place. It's going to hurt the creators mostly as well because people are going to stop commenting to avoid this rubbish sadly. Anyhow, I'm sipping my coffee here and watching your new feed, thanks for all you do :)

[@pabcrane]

Oh no! Telegram Sam is back at it again! By the way Colin; I don't think it's kosher getting a guitar whose ferulles fall out and whose tuners have that amount of play. But I can't imagine one can send it back having bled on it! I hope you get a bit of dosh back from GAK in lieu of a replacement

[@transmissionggb2820]

I have this problem on nearly every channel I watch so I know not to go on any link that tells me I have won a prize.

[@jlutie2943]

I've gotten to of these messages saying that they have something for me just reply to telegram both coming from well known you tube guitar guy's

[@GormGear]

The world needs more Green guitars

[@johnanthony7877]

Amen

[@consumerproducts]

Easily the best guitar reviews on KZbin!

[@theguitaristas]

😊🙏

[@nickthewulf]

​@@theguitaristas Its true, I am so appreciative of your honest reviews and candid personality. Cheers.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

It's only a matter of a short period of time before this fellow is over 100,000 subs. He deserves more than that.

[@tcarbonimusic]

I am subscribed to a lot of channels but yours has become my new favorite. There’s very few other channels that I could sit and watch for 40 minutes. I love the guitars you pick to review. I learn stuff, I hear some great guitar playing, and you really make me laugh. Thank you. Love the channel.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Thomas, that's appreciated glad you found us man! 😎👍

[@motorhead1971xxx]

Love Chillin Out With A Brew Watching The Reviews Man, You Are The Jack Hargreaves Of Guitar Channels Just Don't Start Making Fishing Fly's or Reviewing Obscure Vintage Tools lol 😀😆😉

[@theguitaristas]

@@motorhead1971xxx 😆👍🤔

[@isaacjinn4721]

hey uncle guitaristas just here to say i discovered this channel after the new year and watched most of your newer vids especially the eastman ones! and i like the way you preview stuff in the beginning, very old tv presenter style hahaha!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Isaac, glad you found us man thanks for the support it's appreciated! 😁👍

[@catmandoodoo7903]

I got one of these ‘60s Customs in the sunburst a few months ago. It’s simply amazing. The neck and the weight are spot on. It’s about 6lb! I’ve added Tonerider Hot Classics and brass saddles. It’s become my #1 Tele. Yes, you can review two of them consecutively; would give an idea of consistency 😹 There’s always a way for GAS.

[@theguitaristas]

Yep there's always a way to justify it! 🤣👍

[@ricardorodriguez5549]

I’ve got the same guitar and the binding, neck and weight are, like you said, great! Been thinking of replacing the pups and bridge myself. Happy picking!!

[@droptuned83]

@@theguitaristas Definitely interested to see the differance between the 60's and 50's style necks , so get that vintage blonde one PLEASE !

[@afxtwinreverb]

I didnt like the neck of mine very much, it was like small but not in a short scale funny way 😕 later Ive got an affinity tele and Im very happy

[@alanst.4417]

@@droptuned83 yeah I'm in for that one, too! Wonder if the 50s has a significantly thicker neck...?

[@jkf9167]

This reminds me about what I love about Telecasters in general and 60s Customs in particular.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

The great things about Squier's are 1. They don't cost much. 2. They sound great. 3. You don't have to worry about dings or modding them and losing all the value! For home use you don't need them to be better!

[@joehahn8817]

Evidently you can bleed on 'em a little bit too!!! lol

[@S-T-E-V-E]

@@joehahn8817 😂👌Adds to the Patina!

[@baabaabaa2293]

Dinged up Teles look better anyway.. adds a bit of character. And (unless smashed) you usually rmmbr where the ding came from... like falling into the drummers kit etc

[@danieli.9252]

Early in the COVID days I ordered a Bullet Telecaster on sale. It arrived with a small chunk taken out of the back, all the way to the bare wood. It was so inexpensive that I decided to keep it, and these days I usually forget about the damage because it sounds great, stays in tune, and I don’t have to worry about knocking it around.

[@seanzinger]

Nailed it

[@mikepj1025]

Keep this series going man. LOVE IT. I am quickly replacing my expensive stock with more affordable guitars and not regretting it at all. I’ve been playing these Classic Vibes for years and I’ve always liked them but the China made ones were much better quality wise. My Indonesian ones always had electrical issues. Minor ones but still had them. My China ones were and are flawless.

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

Better than the Mexican stuff anyway !

[@peluchingamarra3127]

@@malcolmhardwick4258There are few Mexican made better then American made. I know because I have over 40 between Squier and Fender, Chinese, Japan, Mexican and American.

[@EricJohnson-fh8zj]

​​@peluchingamarra3127 I have a '07 Squire VM Tele'. Made in India and build quality was excellent there also. Indian red cedar body, maple neck/fretboard, HS Duncan Designed p'up config...it heads away rivals any Fender MIM models I've owned, and gives the Americans a run for sure. Only ever saw 1 of it's exact config/spec/build go up for sale in the past 8 years. Rare gem.

[@cgavin1]

I just picked up a Baja for £600. I'm honestly not sure I got the better deal. Wow! A lot of things are being done better: full thickness body, string through, binding, walnut plug in the truss (don't even get those on MIM), no silly metric parts .. Just blown away. Great, great value! Edit: I'd wrap the ferules in a bit of newspaper and titebond them in. Them not being tight to the body is robbing you of 0.4545% of your toan!

[@e.henrythripshaw4554]

The Classic Vibes are _fantastic_ guitars. I have the sunburst version of the same Tele from a few years back and I play it as much as my US- and Mexican-made Fenders. Also, for all the US folks, Andertons will, at least the last time I checked, ship Squiers to America at a quite reasonable rate. I got a Fiesta Red Classic Vibe Strat from them, a color not available in the US, and it turned out the cost was a bit less than buying a run-of-the-mill Classic Vibe domestically. The delivery shockingly quick from the UK to USA. Another fine video. Give yourself a pat on the back and keep up the good work.

[@Chirn70]

The Chinese Vibes were even better. They were the same factory as an actual Fender that was out for a while, a Modern Player or something? I had a Chinese and an Indonesian made side by side (Indo was a Strat though) and the Indo was more like the older, cheaper "Vintage Modified" in quality. Still good but those Chinese ones were quality.

[@chicachicawahwah6032]

@@Chirn70 True Chim, those Fender Modern Players where the real deal & The Jaguar's, Marauder's & especially The Starcaster's are becoming rare, well sort after & ever 📈 in price. Top notch 🇨🇳 build & quality control.

[@carlhungus2521]

forget aholetons, American Music Supply is the only place to get gear. Next day free shipping and will match anybody's price Plus no hassle returns

[@joshuagarland1369]

I have a Squire classic vibe telecaster butterscotch blonde I love it

[@stevecartwright193]

i had a 52 Custom Shop Tele - but bought one of these Squire Classic Vibe Teles to gig with. I liked the Squire better.

[@tonefish3825]

I enjoy having almost every make and model of electric guitar. It's fun to pick up something different when the mood strikes. But if I could only keep 1 guitar it would be a Telecaster.

[@voiceofexperience]

If I could only keep one guitar it would be my Vintera '72 Tele Custom re-issue with the neck HB. Weighs a ton, sounds amazing for both rhythm (bridge) & lead (neck).

[@tonefish3825]

@@voiceofexperience Mine is a build. MJT Relic Tele body - Warmoth roasted neck with SS frets. Plek'ed

[@vautrain]

Colin, I saw the olive green the other day and the only thing that kept me from hitting "buy" immediately was that I had a Squier FSR 60s Custom Esquire on the way, as well as an Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s, both in black! The Esquire has the same sharp nut, which I didn't notice until after I restrung it after swapping the saddles and polishing the frets (the frets were 100% playable, but I just like them extra polished). I'll sand that edge off the next time I change the strings which knowing me might not be until next year! Anyway, the olive green Tele looks just as brilliant as my black Esquire. I love the slim neck profile.

[@mustanggrandpubah]

I thought I had enough guitars in my life (Strat, SG, Les Paul, Hollow Body), but you just made me go out and buy a Tele.

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@S-T-E-V-E]

The obsession with fret levelling and other minute guitar tolerances is one of those Guitar snob eccentricities these days, everybody has a fret rocker and a set of gauges to make them feel like a guitar tech! Most of the time it makes no difference to the average player! 😂

[@Slaghill]

I presume you're talking about folk who only noodle in their bedrooms a couple of times a week.....

[@voiceofexperience]

...Americans...

[@S-T-E-V-E]

@@Slaghill Nope I'm talking about people who get offended by my statement! You one of them?

[@popogejo7245]

Obviously you're not into playing decent guitars. I've seldom found a "budget" guitar that didn't need an electronics up grade, and lots of fret work if you're going to get any kind of a set up.

[@S-T-E-V-E]

@GOD&GUNS Yeah ok sure 👌😂 I played professionally for years and had it done once!

[@seppi65]

Another terrific view, in-depth and unbiased. I recently picked up the Squier CV Thinline Tele that also has the laurel fretboard. I treated it with 'Monty's Guitars Montepresso" and it darkened it indistinguishable from a rich rosewood. I'm not a shill for them in any way, just an ordinary 'bloke' from the States, but it's really good stuff for making laurel look and feel like rosewood.

[@keithh8661]

I think it's great showing excitement for a guitar you like, and just just because it's expensive, good for kids to see! Thanks!

[@goreilly29]

Just bought the Oxblood gold gear version. After seeing Nathaniel Murphy playing one for Chicago MS. Then saw this video with my other favourite guitar nut. Still happy, can’t wait to get it seems one of those ‘if you know’ models. Never fancied a tele but hey!

[@bobjones741]

Never seen an Army surplus guitar before.

[@bjornandersson3837]

I saw a Strat last year in army colour.

[@trevorclarey3336]

Millets

[@scarcam]

Just got the Squier FSR CV Esquire Custom in black, fantastic, very light, resonant, nothing I want to change about it.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍

[@valueofnothing2487]

I have a light weight paranormal offset squire - which I assume has a similar sound - and it is awesome. The frets were flawless, with a nice bevel, no sharp edges, no buzzing, polished. ALNICO pickups with the same specs as Fender. There's something great about the telecaster neck pickup. It's mellow, can do jazz, and when distorted does not sound fizzy(although can be a little bit dark). But the bridge pickup is very bright so the two combined have just that great, expressive sound.

[@petermartin1967]

Beautiful guitar. It looks and sounds stunning. Definitely on my wants list 😀👍🏻. Thoroughly enjoyed this video 👍🏻

[@andrewwhite7188]

You do such a great job demonstrating these affordable guitars that are well made for the price. Those Squier Classic Vibes seem to hold their own. They're all stageworthy..

[@marksvideochannel3592]

The Stranglers? Lovely, just like that guitar and your playing :)

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍

[@shroompicn-shrooman]

I own the Classic Vibe 50's Telecaster and I absolutely love it. Now it's a boat anchor ⚓at 9.5lbs but I do 95% of my playing sitting down....so not a problem . I'm a little behind watching your videos..but I love watching every single one... No nonsense reviews are hard to find .. most videos are sponsored and more like a commercial. Huge fan from Pennsylvania USA 🇺🇸... ✌🍄👍

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man that's appreciated! 😁👍

[@vxn8]

Fantastic channel. Just love the consistent reviews of similar style guitars, especially the Epiphones. Warm personality, knowledgeable, great playing style.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Charlie that's appreciated!

[@robf.7404]

The olive green, I call it army green, looks great! That CV sounds great! I just got my CV50s. I noticed the fingers on the pickguard static in the video. It's really dry here and the dryer sheet did the trick. I think I need to shield/ground the pickguard.

[@jc-drive]

I bought a 40th anniversary on black Friday. Just couldn't resist it for the price. I Really like it. Installed Wilkinson compensated brass saddles. Easiest bang for the buck upgrade I ever made to a guitar. :-)

[@TheAshleywiggins]

Got the first run 50's CV blonde tele as a lark ... out of my Japanese Fender, Rickenbacker, Epis, Gibson Lp, Gretsch, and a Martin ... probably the best of the bunch. These things are unbelievable!

[@gearViewmirror]

"i need 'em all..."....no truer words were ever spoken! And i don't mean as belongings, but i want to hold them, feel them, play them, pull them apart and have fun. If i bond it's a keeper, if not someone else will....A pleasure as always, love from Switzerland🎸🤘🎸

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man! 😁👍

[@akkiakki79]

Squier is old brand . Famous brand still legend guitars. I love it this brand.

[@lazvt8469]

Love my CV50's lefty....got a great deal on it a few months ago, added new tuners (old were crap!), added brass saddles...play it all the time...other pricier guitars are getting jealous. Got my son a 60's CV baritone...loves it. NINE MONTH UPDATE: Dropped a set of Lindy Fralin Blues Special....WOW!! Neck especially . Then ordered a second CV50 (Danish Pete) and dropped a set of Lollar Special T's....EVEN BETTER!! Neck in particular. With minor work (nut cuts, bad tuners)....disconnect neck pup from tone pot....and add Fralin/Lollars...my two CVs' rival tonal wise my USA and Japanese Teles...prefer the CV actually.

[@Stratboy999]

I love the laid back style and sensible commentary, just what the doctor ordered. These CV's are super, I think I see one in my future.

[@wallyhitchcock845]

I ordered the HS Shell Pink from CME in October! Doesn’t come until the end of March, so this vid was timed perfectly! Thanks Colin!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍

[@stuahlers1528]

Your excitement is infectious and inspiring! Picked up my Esquire to jam with you on jam track. Always a pleasure, cheers mate!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Stu! 😁👍

[@gregmock6808]

That matches your Casino! I just bought my first ever tele...butterscotch..black guard...high end pickups and pots, older Mexican neck with a satin finish that i love..etc...light for a tele and I love it! I love that double bound bit though...mine doesn't have binding

[@justinhaskell5502]

I have a double bound Squier, my first Tele. Great guitar, and much better quality than I expected. I admit, I bought it because it looks great, but I love playing it.

[@patrickaquilina8654]

I have the Sunburst, love it! Of course it's modified, saddles, tuners (just a preference, the fender gotoh $30 one's are drop in, just leave the ferrules in the freezer overnight and pop in in the morning!). Electronics and pickups, because that's what we do!!🤣 Great review and analysis! Love this channel!!

[@waynewagner395]

I love a good double bound Tele and the Squiers are a pretty good representation. CME has these in the States. Great video Colin.👍👍

[@olsinbad6815]

I’d love to see you with a Guild T Bird. I bought one in December and it’s kinda blown my mind, Im dying to know more and KZbin has pretty limited info on them! Thanks for the great videos mate

[@theguitaristas]

Definitely on my radar! 😎👍👍

[@olsinbad6815]

@@theguitaristas awesome man! I loved the way Fred Cole from Dead Moon looked with his and you wouldn’t look too dissimilar! Love the channel and your vibe! Keep ‘em coming man. (Also I’d love to know more about 72/73 SG II’s with the mini buckers). Thanks again! Stay free!

[@theguitaristas]

@@olsinbad6815 Did you know I have an old SGII?... I will do something with it before long 😎👍

[@olsinbad6815]

@@theguitaristas I did actually. I do too, I’d gladly share some pictures if you want. But yeah I have very little information on them and I’m in Australia, you get a lot of shrugs around here.

[@robpodd8665]

Wow. Does that Tokai sound as good as it looks ? I have a 2020 Squier 60’s Vibe Custom Tele Sunburst and I love it ! But I just bought the Gibson Les Paul Tribute Tobacco Burst 3 weeks ago,and haven’t put that down much ! I was very pleasantly surprised about the Squier custom 60s vibe. Was very impressed! Great video as always, Colin! I love comparing telecasters, can’t wait!

[@tonyb9864]

Love Squiers! I wish they'd do artist models. A Squier Clapton or Hendrix model would be great!

[@southsidejohnny5624]

I’ve got a John 5 Squier. It’s a cracker, an absolute hooligan of a guitar but can be sweet and clear too.

[@bpastorb]

Missed this video - great looking guitar. Would look great next to a classic custom in that 3-tone sunburst on the wall. Do I sense a new tele custom obsession coming on? Must say you have some of the best taste out of all the guitar youtubers, wouldn't mind owning any of the stuff in your collection. Although much more SG heavy, very similar taste to my own. I agree with your take on telecasters, so many different types of the same exact thing. I don't need one in every color in the same configuration, but there are so many different variations you can create. With humbuckers, P90, mixes, neck humbuckers, some with a third pickup, a hollow-body f hole version, rosewood neck maple neck, all the various neck shapes and radiuses. You can have a lot of telecasters that all tick a different box from one another. Right now I am building a full mahogany parts telecaster with Gibson scale length, dual humbucker, stop tail + tunomatic bridge, big headstock strat neck - inspired by the troublemaker series but a step further. I also hate single bound telecasters, double binding or none. My version of a Gibson Telecaster. Then the black and gold Bigsby version of the troublemaker came out and now I want to make second parts caster, double bound, bigsby and bound neck to fullfill both itches.

[@theguitaristas]

Telecasters are my second love I think! 😁👍

[@nellayema2455]

Getting my guitar nerd fix by watching an older film on a quite New Year's Eve morning. I hope it helps with the YT algorithm, too. That is a great looking guitar! I have a couple of Epiphones in Olive Drab Green--a Flying V and a '61 SG with the vibrola. The color has really grown on me. Happy New Year, Colin!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Allen, happy new year mate!!! 😁👍👍

[@MattiaTurra]

I recently "discovered" this channel because I was interested in the Epiphone LP Custom (and I still am...). It is really a fantastic KZbin channel with great content. I was looking for a video about the Squier CV Telecaster in this very channel just yesterday... this is just great timing! :)

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Mattia! 😎👍

[@MindtheGAS]

This channel quickly became my favourite guitar review channel. Thank you for the great work!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks that's appreciated!... love the name of your channel btw!! 😆👍

[@MindtheGAS]

@@theguitaristas Thank you my friend! Seeing how often you buy a guitar, it makes sense you'd like this name 😂

[@GRBAquatics]

Very Cool Thankyou. Love the color ever since seeing the Olive Drab Epiphone Casino. This Telecaster looks awesome being double bound.

[@eddepreist9178]

I bought a CV 60s Thinline Tele in natural last summer. Loved it out of the box. I've since changed the saddles to Fender vintage brass and the horrid moto pickguard to a 3 ply black. About to upgrade the pups and controls. Not because the ones are bad. At this price,why not?? The fit,finish and fretwork are great.

[@toddflowers8052]

That is my favorite color for guitars, I have an Epiphone SG Vibrola and an Epiphone Flying V in the same color....now to get this CV Tele !!! Thanks mate !!!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Todd, nice set that wood make! 😁👍

[@akwamarsunzal]

The very start of the audio demo, that bridge pickup is one of the best I have heard from a Tele and I have owned a few! Currently have an expensive set of handwound pickups in mine and the bridge pickup doesnt sound anywhere near as good :-(

[@rosey2578]

Love this review (as always) got a 50s but now picking one of these up 2moz .🤟🇬🇧

[@s9plus20]

Great series on the Telecasters. I really enjoy your videos; they are very informative and I do enjoy your playing too! I am looking forward to your next video in the series. I have never been a fan of the Telecaster, however I decided I wanted something with that “Tele sound.” I didn’t want to put much of my guitar money into it since I was unsure about actually playing a Telecaster, so, I found a Squier Limited-Edition Bullet Telecaster Electric Guitar Lake Placid Blue on Musicians Friend that was on sale for $137 US. I then went to Amazon and picked up a set of Hipshot locking tuners for $59, a complete 920D T4W-C wiring harness for $65 and a set of Fender Pure Vintage Reissue Telecaster pickups for $110. While putting in these bits I did a complete set up on the base guitar including rolling the fretboard. So… I have $371 (299 pounds) in a Telecaster that sounds amazing! Perhaps you might want to duplicate this and compare it to the rest of the Telecasters that you are comparing. This guitar is pretty decent on its own, however the mods take it to the next level. If I decide I want something different all my components can be moved to another guitar. Having said that, this one plays wonderfully and sounds great too so I don’t really feel the need to replace it. It plays as well as my Gibsons and PRSs and has that classic Tele sound!

[@reverb-o-sphere2003]

I had some new bought Squiers over the years. None of them ever had polished frets. But the Fretboards were extremely dry and the fretends sharp. All of them were unplayable out of the box. But if you spend some time fixing these issues you geht really good guitars for the money (...still have a Jazzmaster, Jaguar and Mustang: the Jaguar ist ok, Mustang and Jazzmaster are great!) Your Channel here is awesome - it is always a joy to watch and listen to you!!! Thanks!!!

[@ssstenning]

Re the tuners (by the way these vintage tuners are one of my favourites) I’ve had exactly the same issue with 2 classic vibes a 50’s and an Esquire and it’s alway just one out of six, so made one good set out of 2 and bought a genuine set of Fender ones for the other guitar. They look the same but do feel slightly better quality and work perfectly not too expensive either. I love these tuners because strings are easy to remove and put back on without changing strings every time. Thanks again for interesting video Colin.

[@ChrisDN]

I noticed the static noise from rubbing your fingers over the scratchplate. Should be an easy fix though... I couldn't see a grounding wire under the bridge plate so maybe it needs one. And yea, I'd say that fretboard looks like it needs a lot more than 'a little' lemon oil. Honestly, I'd give it 3 or 4 light coats letting it sit an hour or so between each; it looks Gobi Desert dry. Legit though, that really is beautiful, double-bound Teles always get up upvote from me. And I love seeing less-usual colors. Through your Rat, it sounded fan-bloody-tastic!

[@christylasure7072]

Hey Colin , check out the Squier 40th anniversary Tele in Vintage edition, satin vintage blonde , with black body binding , they are killer , you would love it , same neck profile as the 60’s CV all satin I got one and it’s really a great tele, black anodized Pickguard and maple board. Great review as always ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@stevegroves]

Some of these Squier series guitars just like the Epihones are getting so good now that is there any point in spending over a grand more for a Fender or Gibson? certainly not for live playing not sure an audience would hear a difference, bound to have a different feel to the player I guess but worth the extra? Great vid Colin as always cheers.

[@idealmethod]

These classic vibe guitars have always been fantastic from day one. It's the unique neck that is the selling point.

[@Daniel-uu8ur]

Just recently bought an Epi Les Paul Custom in Black. Couldn't believe it. But I did not find a single thing to nitpick. Not even the pickups. Are there better pickups. Yeah there will but you can change them for your needs. But pay more then 4000 Euros for a Gibson Custom is just crazy. Quality really stepped up in the last years. Also have a squire classic vibe in gold. Really nice vintage feeling strat. 😁 People who think you cannot play a gig with them are nuts in my opinion.

[@voiceofexperience]

@@idealmethod And the Alnico III pups. They are actually unique in the current Squier/Fender line-up.

[@stevegroves]

@@Daniel-uu8ur yep I recently bought an Epiphone LP Special as wanted something with P90's was blown away by sound and quality! So much so that I just bought an Epiphone Firebird and jeez is it damn good! No issues with either guitar played out the box. I was so impressed I had to do an umboxing and review vid on them both. May have to try one of these Squiers next!

[@stevegroves]

@@idealmethod May have to try one out seem great value!

[@gunner4365]

Only have one Tele, a semi-retired Squier road warrior that I sort of forget about and then rediscover for an afternoon every now and then. It's lineage is at best murky, but it does possess a baseball bat neck that I have always liked, so I've never really thought to replace the old girl. However, your enthusiasm with this new thinner necked instrument has stirred the beginnings of a thought, so maybe I'll take a look around and see what's out there. Looking forward to the next chapters to see what you find.

[@1thommyberlin]

Yes Colin, she's gorgeous, and I want a black one badly. I'll have it one day but I'm saving up for a specific Marshall (a '70s JMP) and my Gods they're spendy these days. Hope all's rockin' sweetly for you and the family, ol' son.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers mate, yes that’s a big purchase but a good investment I reckon… just hope you got some earplugs too! 😁👍

[@1thommyberlin]

​@@theguitaristas Nope! lol - I only ever used one in my left (offstage) ear, and no tinnitus, thank the Gods. My old rig was two JMPs and a Hiwatt. Loud? I was considered the loudest in Florida back then, (I never thought I was that loud). This was the old punk rock days, and I loved that sound. Course the were other 'things' that came with the ol' 'no future' lifestyle and - well, it's boring old story. Anyway what I liked was - at these volumes your guitar took on a 'life of it's own' an' you ended up hangin' on for dear life, lol! I used the Telecaster Deluxe back then. The old Hiwatts simply aren't available these days. Wow. crazy days, but I bet you were havin' much the same run 'bout the same time.

[@voiceofexperience]

The olive green with cream binding looks beautiful; guitar sounds real good, like a Tele should; great vfm. Real bone nut; real wood truss-rod insert; nice fretwork. Pups (Alnico III apparently) & electronics (apart from the "mystery" cable-end!) looking good. - Especially after their sloppy and overpriced recent US-made offerings, Fender could certainly learn a thing or two from their "little brother" (as indeed could Gibson from Epiphone). Great review, as per usual, Col. Cheers! EDIT: Would definitely like to see a review of the Fender Player Telecaster (NOT the "Player-Plus": they suck!)

[@Aspkkr]

Great episode and great guitar. I have the black Esquire version of this and its a very nice guitar except maybe the electronics. I wish Squier would do an inspired by Fender USA version.

[@jamescurtissmith]

Missed having a telecaster around, so I have a Squier 40th Anniversary Telecaster Vintage Edition in Dakota Red showing up today. Bought a Player series (from a vendor that rhymes with Sitar Denter.) The "new" guitar was missing the selector switch cap, the output jack was literally falling out of the body, and the neck had a serious bow that didn't budge after a full turn and a half on the truss rod. So, returned that and bought the Squier (from a different shop). I joke with people all of the time that if the guitar quality at this price point existed when I first started playing, I might be a much better guitarist than I am today. Then again, maybe not... Great review, as always. Always insightful and entertaining!

[@theguitaristas]

Happy new guitar day mate! 😎👍

[@neilkorsgaard]

Hi, how is your 40th Anniversary Tele?

[@genebrenner855]

I love the narrow tall frets on my new Stratocaster. Less fingertip drag.

[@keithblakeman2823]

That was a pleasure to listen to, wonderful sounding guitar. I bought my first proper instrument, an Ibanez Iceman in Denmark Street in the mid-80’s for £180. 40-odd years later a vastly superior guitar has barely doubled in price.

[@iowaal7671]

Wow, love that green color. This is going to be a great series.

[@Dragon_rls]

Perfect outro. Perfect video.

[@edatkinson322]

Thx for sharing! I recently purchased a Squire Contemporary Jaguar, cool offset, great fit and finish. Hard to beat for $450 👍👍

[@hanovergreen4091]

That fretboard color/look is really skanky..but I like it :) Looks like its sat festering in a swamp for a while-ish :) Great sound/tone from it though...$489 in US. Had a MIJ 1984 Esquire..neck was 7.25 and very thin..Loved it. Another great video Sir. Thank You and Best Regards and Best Wishes for 2023!

[@briandevitt6903]

That's a beauty Colin. There is just something about a double bound tele that rocks my world. And then to be that Green colour takes it up to another level. Just looking on Thomann and they have a sunburst in the same spec.......sorely tempted. You need to be on commission mate. If a potential owner was to change the pickups, pots, switch, bridge saddles and tuners to better quality the result should give any fender a run for its money and would be a superior guitar to a Mexican version for similar money. I assume that colour is an exclusive to Andertons edition?

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Brian, I'd think it's available in a few places... too good to keep to themselves!

[@ngb4710]

I love to have a squire 60 telecaster custom..but i couldnt afford one..just admiring ur video..🙏❤️..

[@anthonylakatos2795]

Once again great video I am A Tele guy Love the series on these guitars I have A Dillon tele it's my favorite guitar. Can't wait until next week to see what's next you have become my favorite KZbinr I tell as many people as I can to watch your channel thank you

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Anthony that's appreciated! 😁🙏

[@johndaugherty4127]

Yes, we all know about lying in bed and drooling over a nice tele. That baby sounds fantastic!

[@paulmeier3462]

My favourite guitar is a Classic Vibe Tele which I've modded the hell out of. I also have a couple of Fender Teles and it's just as good. Great show!

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

I got one of those few years back. The older Chinese model in 3 tone sunburst, I ended up selling the neck and getting an Allparts japanese fat 60s tele neck. I sprayed it in nice amber nitro. I did once change the bridge pickup for a hot broadcaster pickup but the original sounded as good, so I put it back !These classic vibes are next best thing to the old Japanese Tokais and Grecos.

[@paulroberts5943]

Damn you Colin! I'd made my peace and accepted that I wouldn't buy one of these some months back. As soon as they appeared on the horizon on Andertons website I started fantasizing about owning one. Now you've opened Pandora's guitar case again, and I can't get it shut. I'd convinced myself that the HB-TE62 was a good enough alternative, but now ..... me want one! Would love you to check out the HB JA-60 CC. I've been GASing for an Inca Silver one of those for quite some time too. They look like an astounding buy for not very much money. Keep up the great work, I look forward to your Friday post every week!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Paul! 😁👍

[@braddietzmusic2429]

Never a fan of olive color anything except maybe military vehicles, but this looks sharp with that binding.

[@slider3215]

Another excellent review.Cant stop watching these.Many thanks !

[@Chirn70]

As I'm perpetually broke, I'll probably be getting a double bound Harley Benton. They only come in 3 colours but they all look good. The fretboard radius is a flattish 12" though, same as my other 2 guitars. I'd prefer at flattest a 9.5" so might rethink or just change at a later date.

[@williamharrison248]

Bought one of these new in 2010 £325 in sunburst , bridge pickup died in 2018 , replaced with a Wilkinson PU also a wilki: bridge plate with brass saddles , the intonation is spot on it stays in tune perfectly, it's a great guitar , a definite keeper. Also have a classic vibe 50s strat , which I absolutely adore, I recently sold a MIM Fender strat that was really nice but for me the classic vibe is the better guitar .

[@davidhamilton7780]

Jumpin' Jack Flash Colin's got the GAS GAS GAS

[@joehahn8817]

As long as his budget don't get "Shattered" sha-dooby...

[@JeffSeale]

I also suffer from the "but it's a different color so I need it" syndrome. Teles are my favorites. Good show, mate!

[@JeffSeale]

Before you finish this series, put a humbucker in this thing and use that in the series too! That would be cool.

[@theguitaristas]

Definitely a future mod series!

[@VegetableMan1400]

What a cool looking Tele, I’m a Strat man through and through but I really want one of these in that colour too (but of a Frame Rossi vibe going on). Just has a look online and of course you can’t find one 🙄😔 Great video!

[@shawnfunstuff]

I have a green telecaster, good copy from S/X, love it, paid $110 US plus shipping 10 years ago.

[@j.jester7821]

that solder job on the selector switch looks subpar to me. i wish they would use standard vintage style switchcraft style switches instead of circuit boards. but these probably cost a couple bucks less per unit. the first improvement i do to most cheap electrics is replacing the switch and pots if necessary. it usually is.

[@Jpetersson]

Looks pretty sweet! I have a Tele CV 60´s in sunburst that I do love but I kinda want a different color now....I´m thinking about reversing the control plate, that pickup switch get´s in the way sometimes...

[@CHRISGEE1]

I’m sure they did a FSR with a glittery red colour double bound last year and I wish I bought it - all gone now. Great vid as usual !

[@spacepodi]

Another fun review for all us musicians to consider. Regarding amps, the Princeton has always been what I aspire to one day, however, since you have several, why not splurge a hundred quid on an Orange amp detonator or similar, and run two amps wet/dry or alternate. It might be interesting to see how each new purchase is effected by switching g between the ever present Princeton and another of your amp collection. I’ve got a Laney 15w Ironheart paired with an orange dark terror (and their respective cabs). It is rare that I don’t run them both wet/dry, as nothing sounds as good once you’ve tried it. I do suspect you will enjoy your new guitars even more if you make this addition to your set-up. Or try it, and see if it’s worth the hassle maybe.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Paul, that's definitely something I should do... 🤔

[@Furtheronmusic]

To fill in your knowledge. First 9.5" board was on the '72 version of the Telecaster Deluxe the 2 humbucker large headstock version. Wasn't adopted into the "standard" ranges until after CBS departure in the 80s

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Graham 😎👍

[@JHil35]

Another great video! Looking forward to seeing the comparison videos. Great channel ! Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Always look forward to your videos sir…no d baggery, ever…good man

[@theguitaristas]

😁👍

[@aljohno72]

Got the purple cv telecaster fantastic guitar for the money ,changed the saddles to brass compensated looks even better 👌

[@craigjudge1154]

Love this channel,honest,straight to the point and literally all the stuff you want to know.I might get a wee tele now,feeling this one defo.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Craig... so many colours to choose from! 😆👍

[@rocktorrocks]

Great vid! I’ve been itching to get a tele back in my stable for some time now. These colors are tempting!

[@YQN2149]

Visually my favourite 60's Custom Tellies are the japanese ones. Never actually played one but their finishes are so gorgeous! They show up on Reverb once in a while with translucent red or blue and the double binding 😍

[@Chris-wy7je]

Thanks for the great video again. Really appreciate you being sponsor free btw. I do think it would be interesting to see how the classic vibe compares to the player tele. On paper at least, it seems like you’d be paying extra for the Fender name on the headstock and sacrificing some of those nicer vintage specs the classic vibe has.

[@stevenhorton7457]

I like the colour and for the money its really nice ,keep up the great reviews ,yea i had someone saying they were you 👍🎸

[@niklasfogel5413]

Hello. Greetings from Finland. Youre the best guitar channel on youtube.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Niklas that’s appreciated! 😊🙏

[@niklasfogel5413]

@@theguitaristas I like your sense of humor👍 that makes the videos entertaining.

[@Fedex4156]

Professor I've just bought the tobacco burst absolutely bitching Kool! Play on!