Fender Squier Classic Vibe 50's Telecaster Review-The Underdog Story
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- This video is a review of the 2020 Fender Squier Classic Vibe 50's Telecaster and the underdog story of the popularity of the Telecaster guitar.
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Tele is two blocks of wood with 4 bolts. Its tag line should read: "Either you can play or you can't. Heres your test."
I have been a guitar player, tech and 'accumulator' for over 50 years. Most of my guitars are American made, but I bought one of these just to see what everyone was talking about. I also saw Jack Pearson playing a CV Strat on Bonamassa's boat cruise. For $400 this thing is quite amazing! For a beginner, this guitar is 10X better than any "beginner guitar" we had in the 60's!! With a good setup and a few hardware changes it could be the only guitar you ever need! Of course once the 'guitar bug' bites it's all over. LOL But if we had these 50 years ago, at this price (adjusted for time), I might not have a house full of guitars today. LOL 8) Of course, JMHO --gary
I totally agree! Thanks for the comment.
At 4:02, When I was enjoying the finishing of the tele, I saw the tiny guitar bug. Haha!!!
I hate the term beginner guitar.
@@leontang1990 fantastic eyes!
@@mikespadafora9077 But that's how the company feels about the product they are making and how they are marketed. Yeah, I know, it creates a negative stigma, but that's how these companies develop their products and how they are marketed and at what price point..
One of the best Tele videos I’ve seen on TH-cam. Very professional and enjoyable at the same time.
Thank you for the compliment! I appreciate it.
@osborne007 ???
Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking. One trick pony.
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Reminds me of a PowerPoint presentation
The formatting of this video was so refreshing, calm, clear and concise. I really appreciate the way you produced this video. It's like watching quality television back before TH-cam, and streaming services, took over. Haha
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Wow a lot of love went into this video! Really enjoyed the review!
Thank you FallStar! I appreciate the compliment and yes it's true!
Hey Brooks!
Great, no nonsense video. Making me tempted to buy one (and I’ve got a couple of Teles already! 😆).
But, seriously - straightforward, analytical and EXACTLY what a review, of any type, should be.
Superb!
Thank you Rob! Merry Christmas and thank goodness 2020 is almost over!
Another excellent video. I know more now than I ever thought there was to know about a Telecaster. Great job Brooks!
Thanks John!
Very informative video. Really like the fact that you made the sound comparison on the different pick up positions. Yes I have always played struts and Les Pauls but I have fancied for a telecaster for the last few years. I will definitely check this one out.
Thanks you Miguel! Glad you enjoyed it!
Some of the best tele sound samples I’ve heard. Really captured the essence of what makes the tele tone special and unique.
Thanks Shaddy! Glad you enjoyed it!
I love your comments at the end. That is exactly what I told a gear snob friend of mine. Is more badass to be at a stage and sound amazing with a relative cheap guitar than with an expensive one because people are not expecting it.
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I love the simplicity. I have been playing since 1975 and have been through many different guitars through the years. At this time, I have a 1977 telecaster, and I am currently assembling a tele with a white-blonde classic vibe tele body, and a mexican fender '51 'U' neck.
Really love your straight talk description. Well done!
Been looking at buying a Tele for a while. Thank you for this video, pretty much sealed the deal. Great video and great enthusiasm.
Thanks William! I'm sure you will enjoy it.
I bought a Classic Vibe 50’s tele and it was one of my favorite guitars. After a couple of years I upgraded a MM tele and stopped playing the classic vibe altogether. Fortunately I had a buddy that did not have a tele.
So true sent him the CV tele and he absolutely loved it and plays it to this day.
Keep these coming. Just amazing stuff.
I just got a classic vibe in butterscotch made in Indonesia, gorgeous guitar with a great neck given its high poly finish. It surprised me being smooth and fast. You have done a fantastic job on describing/reviewing this guitar. Everything is true after having played mine. I’ll be switching out my saddles for brass whether it truly changes tone or not brass just looks better especially on this guitar. Squire did a phenomenal job on this guitar and I’m in shock over it for the price point. Anyone on the fence about one of these needs to just cave in an go for it. You’ll be presently surprised.
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Wow. Love this video brother. Spot on...especially the ending. Squire should feature this one. It's gold. Thanks for making this very informative fact filled video. I subscribed.
Well produced video and extremely professional...Brooks, you have perhaps the perfect narrating voice. For months, I have been trying to decide between a new Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster in white blonde or a pre-owned Fender American Special Telecaster in blonde (few and far between these days on the used market). I wrestled with the dilemma of Squier quality vs. USA-built and the big price difference, but this video convinced me to go for the Squier. Thanks for your help! I purchased the Squier yesterday, and it is as good as you have described here, if not better! Superb quality and craftsmanship, killer looks, fantastic playability and amazing tone right out of the box. Mine needed only a very slight truss rod adjustment to get it dialed in. Wow!!! Love the tinted gloss neck too. The Squier CV 50s Tele holds its own against Fenders (and others) that are two and three times the price of this monster. I really like this guitar, more than I think I should. Squier got right with this one, and it's probably the last and only Telecaster I will ever own. It's that good. Five Stars for sure!
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Really enjoyed this video looking forward to seeing more.
One of the best guitar demo videos I've ever seen. I've seen thousand.
Thanks Brooks - I'm a guitarist from Australia. I'm waiting on my Squier Classic Vibe Butterscotch Blonde Tele, as of this writing. Until it arrives, I'm enjoying watching your video and others like it. Unlike others, you play some classic licks which got me smiling as I recognised them. Thanks for an informative and fun video !
Thank you That Aussie Bloke! I appreciate the comment and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Did you get your CV yet?
Great review man, very professional. Well done!
Wow! Probably one of the best guitar review videos ever! I was thinking of getting this Tele, now I have no doubt! Subscribed already to the channel by the way!
Thank you Leon and thank you for subscribing!
Lots of info I couldn't get anywhere else. I'm getting the white one and can't wait to hear it through my'64 Princeton non reverb,(orig, not a reissue). Rock on 🙏😷🎶❗👀
Let’s not forget Prince and Chrissy Hynde! Two iconic players that helped bring the tele to the MTV generation in the 80’s.
Great video man 👍🏻
Thanks for the comment Darth! I totally agree. There so many other people I should have included. That would have been a whole video. Hey maybe I should do that! I've seen Prince with so many guitars I'm not sure if I identify him with a Tele.
Prince didn’t play a Tele, he played a Horner Madcat.
There’s magic in the classic vibes. They are amazing guitars not just for the price but for any price. Very well made and full
of mojo
I totally agree Sir!
I agree but with one caveat .... buy from a shop and not online in order to check it out. There are Friday jobs with quite serious issues if you do not have luthier skills .
@@davidr9991 lmao. Friday jobs.
One of the best reviewed out there. Just bought a new acoustic guitar, but am in doubt to change it for a tele now after seen this!
Thank you Ewout! I appreciate you taking the time to comment! All the best.
Really good produced video! Also like the content. Nothing but props :)
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Another great video! As a country music lover, I have a huge soft spot for telecasters!
Thank you! Took me a while to warm up but now I'm hooked.
I have been in love with Teles for over 60 years and have owned and played many all over the Fender configurations and price points. Of course I wish I had them all now. The Tele is a versatile instrument that really can do it all. Never thought to Nashville High String it, until now... as you mentioned, it is the perfect platform for those whose instincts to experiment and personal cannot be denied. A great video on a great guitar. Rock on! I shared your video on my Flipboard ezine: Telemania.
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I have the Squier CV tele in sunburst with double binding looks great sounds great nice to play. I recently changed the 3 saddle bridge for a 6 saddle as the 3 saddle drove me spare.
Undoubtedly amazing guitar a true value for money. I love this guitar. Oh rosewood fretboard.
I've owned many guitars both new and vintage, and my CV 50s tele has a place among them. I really enjoy playing it.
Nicely done educational video. I bet you can teach any subject you become genuinely interested in.
Thanks Lucky!
It might take a few more views before I know for sure, but so far there is that... something... that makes this review one of the best reviews of this particular guitar I've seen.
Thank you so much Robert for saying that! I appreciate it!
appreciate your great useful review
My 2016 C.V. 50's Tele was made in China. It has Brass saddles, the 5-hole pickguard and Alnico 3 pickups. It's also a heavy beast. It's the best Telecaster I've ever owned, and I've owned plenty. Great video!
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I have a BS blonde CV Tele made in China. It's about 6 or 7 years old and came with brass saddles. I couldn't agree more with the video. I own many guitars, Gibson Les Paul's and SG, Fender USA tele and Strats and I have to say the Squier is always in tune, fun and inspiring to play. A true workhorse! Rock on!
just bought a squier tele, used, for £100 - my current favourite guitar - we're in the age of superb cheap gear
Great review, thank you. Was in the market for a reasonably priced tele. Love teles, but DO need a belly cut. So got a contemporary squier tele instead.
Been looking at this for too long... you're rugby analogy has me convinced.
Great video!! Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic job on this video!!
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LOVE! the pictures of Don Rich, my first telecaster( though I didn't even know what one was at the time) hero, at age 5!
Thanks for crediting Don Rich and of course Buck Owens.
@@airtimedesign I built a red-white-and-blue telecaster with a silver sparkle pickguard (homage to Don Rich) and named it 'Roo, in honor of Buck Owens and the Buckaroos- they were my first introduction to that good old twangy Tele sound. PROPS!
Just subscribed . Nice review and love your attitude man.
Thank you! I appreciate it.
Great video. I've had a Strat for a long time now, but am going to order one of these!
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Thank you for this very well done video, it helped me a lot to choose my first electric guitar! A squier cv50's tele but in butterscotch blonde. After one mounth I can say to be satisfied, it's a very versatile guitar, I play it with a small vox amp and it's a great sound combo for me!
Thank you for that comment and compliment Stefano! I'm glad you are enjoying the guitar.
superb review and excellent info
Excellent presentation and great audio.
Thanks Stephane!
Great review. Thanks Brooks. I also just got an Indonesian-made CV. There were a couple of QC issues but it plays and sounds awesome. I'm amazed at the versatility and clarity of its sound. It's inspiring to play, like you say. I'd say if you can play it in store before you buy I doubt you can't go wrong. Also, being an Aussie, I love the rugby reference!
Thank you Gregor, What were the QC issues?
@@airtimedesign The slot for the G string was cut too wide so the string pinged when bending. After I put a new set of 10s on there's no ping. The tuners have some play in them and the string ferrules are uneven. And there's no shielding paint or foil - not a big deal for me but from what I've seen on YT the Chinese-made CVs were well shielded.
@@gregorsalmon Hey Gregor, yeah that sounds like it needed some work. Glad you got it all sorted out.
Love it! I feel the same way with my CV Thinline. I can’t figure out why it’s so good! Mine was $450 at Sweetwater. Previously I told you I gut my guitars. I’ve only had this telecaster a week and am already gigging it. I play at church a lot! Wish the bars would allow bands to play during Covid-19! No setup, no parts swapped, it’s just a good guitar and it’s super light! Great videos! I love your voice over style for your videos. You’ve got a good tv voice!
Hey Arnold, I've been told I have the perfect face for radio so I'll stay behind the camera for now. I'm hoping next year we will be getting back to more normal. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks much for the info on this. I'm considering buying a player series Tele, but I'll check it with one of these side by side first. Your demonstration of the pickups really helped. Now I finally need to learn the intro to"Long Cool Woman". God bless stay safe Rock on 🙏😷🎶❗
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Loved this video 👍 made me smile, thank you!
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My first electric guitar was a cheap telecaster copy. My favourite band at the time (Status Quo) used them. My mate still has it. 42 years on!
Best bang-for-the-buck guitar out there! I have one, still all stock barring the bridge/saddles as I wanted compensated saddles for the intonation. I went with the wonderful Wilkinson version (3 x compensated brass saddles). It's a straight replacement! Love it...
I love mine. This video was excellent, really interesting to find out more about it.
Thank you Fly24, I appreciate the compliment! All the best,
Love your comments at the end!!
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I love it. I'm looking for my first electric and this might just be both my first and last. It's all I want.
I've been watching a lot of videos on the squier teles especially the classic vibes because I'm thinking about getting the new 40th anniversary gold which I've read are pretty much the classic vibes with gold hardware, different neck but more or less the classic vibe for a little more money. Played one at the shop and it's maybe the nicest feeling neck i've ever played. The point of my comment however is to thank you for such a well made and informative video!!!
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Really great info and yep after all these years the tele has become my favorite also 😎
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I liked the stock pickups but a nice pair of Lollar Pickups really brought the guitar to another level
Thanks for the gut shots, I never thought it's routed for various pickups in the neck. I want a tele with PAF in the neck for a while, and this one seems perfect for that mod!
You're welcome! It's ready to go for a humbucker, P90 or anything you want to put in the neck position.
I have one and love it. Excellent video.
Thanks Robert!
Love, love, LOVE my Squier Telecaster. Mine's the Affinity model.
Great review on the Vibe!
What an awesome video, this convinced me to buy the guitar!! I already have two guitars and I want this so bad now
Thank Aly! you really can't go wrong with the Classic Vibe series.
Finally someone who is not a snooze fest while reviewing guitars. Its been decades man.
Thank you, I actually thought this might be a snoozefest because I put so many audio samples and I was afraid it would be boring. Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing video. Well done!
Thanks Dave! Glad you enjoyed it.
Just stopping by.. Great video.. Love that picture of the jaguar tremolo on the tele' body.
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This is the best demo on this guitar on YOU TUBE.. I just got one. & I felt the same way about them in the beginning.. as you described.. Boy was I wrong... These guitars have their own soul.. My axe of choice for sure
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I have three and I love them. Just the perfect telecaster.
The original tele bridge is the most misunderstood bridge out there. You can get perfect intonation every time- you just don’t rely on moving it back and forth. You have to minimally raise or lower the strings to get them balanced. Once it’s there it stays there, it’s one of the most solid bridges on any guitar.
Just purchased a used on from reverb. Great video 👍🏻
Thank you!
great review, thank you
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Great vid. Great Teles. I added a 4way switch to mine. totally different and usable additional voice
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Love my Classic Vibe, I put some Fender Vintage Noiseless Pickups in it having it rewired with 5 position switch, by Stew Mac to wire pickups together for Humbucker sound, along with regular Tele tone, I have 3 pickup Tele too. Good Video.
Thank you!
You mean soundless puckups.
I love my Squier CV 50s Tele BB so much! The glossy neck, the playability, the sound of the Pickups, the look of it and so on! Only changed the three saddles in the bridge to brass ones. And thats all! Sounds great, feels great and she is playable in every genre. I'm a jazz guy, the guitar works so much and does this job very well too! Get one if you actually don't have one! Killer guitar🙂👍🏻
What a perfect way to deno a guitars SOUND well done
Thank you!
Great presentation.🎶🎸🎵
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Excellently done video
Thank you Leo!
Nice playing I grew up with these songs
Ah, brilliant to know, thanks for the video.
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I have a 2011 tele classic vibe totally in love with that guitar will never part with it all other more expensive guitars sold these early models have tonerider pups and has a beautiful flame neck great. Review they are that good
I agree with you 100%. I love my classic vibe telecaster. I am a telecaster guy all the way I own 7 of them. 4 American made and three squire. The only guitar I pick up more than the classic vibe it's a squire contemporary telecaster rh. I play those two more than any of my American ones. I have been playing guitar for 35 years now and those two guitars awesome.
Love it! Thank you 👍✌️
This is how all guitar reviews should be made. Gold Standard!
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Wow, you totally nailed why I loved playing a Tele back in the day. Yes it's the working man's guitar! I had one in college, just a cheap Squier Affinity model and it was amazing. If there's one guitar I regret selling, it's that one. I played a standard Mexican Fender Strat at the same time, and also had a much more expensive Gibson Les Paul. But the Tele was the straight up "meat and potatoes" like you said, and despite cheap ceramic pickups, it still had twang (and sounded far better than the very bright ceramic pickups in my Mexican Strat). I could get close to the twangy country sound with the middle pickup in my Strat, but it wasn't the same. My Les Paul broke the bank and that guitar had such muddy pickups and lacked any real tonal personality that my cheap Tele had. As fate would have it, I wound up playing in a southern rock band where a Tele was far more useful than the other 2 guitars I had, so it seen a lot of time in my hands. I wouldn't come to truly appreciate and love the twang though until I didn't have it anymore.
I miss my Tele and I might end up buying one of these. A few years ago I bought an ES-339 and quickly fell in love with it. It became my main workhorse and shockingly, the closest thing I've ever had to a Tele. ES-335 type guitars are often associated with Jazz, but I can prove without any doubt that my 339 is a boss when it comes to southern rock and country. It can get that twang when you want it. I 100% agree that the Tele is more versatile than the Strat. In my opinion, the ES-335 and Tele are the two most versatile guitars ever. Damn, you just reminded me of why I miss having a Tele so bad. I'm very tempted to buy a CV Tele.
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I made my custom tele based on classic vibe approach but with rounder body edge and thinner body, yet taking the vintage pups and electronics schemes, the tuners and bridges/saddles are even parts from classic vibe stock. After replacing electronics with Dimarzio's, switch the nut to graph tech (I just dont really like bone ones), and using stainless steel frets, it really is my go-to, I even sold my PRS because I no longer play it due to this tele.
Great video! I am not a Tele guy but after this video I am considering it.
Thank you for the compliment!
Amazing video 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
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Probably the best video on a Squier CV Telecaster ever seen. I'm a Stratocaster guy, but I'd like to add a Telecaster to my strats collection without spending too much. This could be the right choice. With some upgrades in the future, this could be a real deal. In Italy it's 369 Euros right now. Not bad!
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Love the Roy Buchanan reference at the end. Saw him perform twice.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yeah I have the exact same guitar and I can't believe how good it is, of course I made tweaks and modifications here and there even with the saddle screws cuz they stuck out too far but that's what this guitar is for is modify who cares for the price and it's incredible, I came to the realization that anyone starting out playing electric guitar should play a telecaster because of its simplicity but also its versatility
If your saddle screws are sticking out too far it’s probably a hint that your neck angle is off and could use a shim.
Very good review
The 2012 China version comes with brass saddles, it was the reason I bought it, as well as the alnico pickups, compared with the newer version. Overall it sounds amazing for the price point
The new ones have Alnico V pickups.
I love that hollies song ,, I’m wanting a telecaster , just found out about the classic vibe range so doing my home work 🏴❤️
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Enjoyed every minute of your video! I agree that Fender knows how to attract/bring new customers specially younger ones, even old professional players are noticing, make no mistake these Tele's can beat a $1000 stock guitar anytime.
Thank you Esteban!
very professional video ! great, thanks.
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Great video thanks
Thanks for the brass saddle link.
You're welcome!
@@airtimedesign I've been looking for info about brass saddle on the internet for a long time but don't know how it is. after watching this video i was a bit lame convinced to buy it to change on my cv tele Silver stock sadlle
@@mohdzulhilmimohdzin I think you'll enjoy them. I think it's part of the Tele sound and...I just like the way they look!
@@airtimedesign my recent 2021 squier tele cv was made in indonesia, i think a china made telecaster before 2017 or 08 is more similar to a 52 fender telecaster that has a brass saddle and also no screws on the neck pickup neck, its still 5 screws black 1 ply pickguard. I probably change the pick guard and also brass saddle 😄
Great video!
Would love to see more ;)
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