2020 Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster - this "White Blonde" gets a setup!
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This nice electric guitar, a 2020 Squier Classic Vibe 50's Stratocaster was dropped off a few days ago for a setup - love the body colour "White Blonde" maple with a roasted maple neck. Vintage tuners and Squier stamped bridge...really sweet. Enjoy the video and please remember to Like & Subscribe for more videos!
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#white, #blonde, #stratocaster, #fender, #squier
Your set-up videos are by far the BEST I have seen on TH-cam in years. The explanations, the steps, reasoning you give, as well as suggestions literally answer every question someone may have.. I always look for little ways people work on their guitars, and different methods.... now I only refer to your videos... It's not even close...best videos by far, especially for a Strat guy like myself ...please never stop making them... TH-cam needs you... Thank you buddy... 🎸🙏
Thanks, Ralph- much appreciated!
Its nice to see people are going for this typ of instruments;realy not bad!!!thx!The 1000 little things are making thIs guitar for anybody.....it is much more you see!
Pine body and Maple neck on these ones. Awesome
Awesome....quiet, lovly, calm
...professional❣️
Very comprehensive and easy going.
I have this same model, the one built in China around 10 years ago. It came pretty nice from the factory but I had to make some fine adjustments, very much the same as you did them here. A very nice a d inexpensive Stratocaster, indeed.
Thanks a lot for this video. A very good one!
They are very nice! I hope you have subscribed to my channel too?
Pine body not maple ,not roasted maple neck just tinted as mensioned
I think it is the pine body that gives it that "pink look"
Super clean workshop, man I just want to rush there with 10 guitars and make a mess! XD
Some things I also like to check (maybe you did but not covered in the video):
- neck screws, there is always at least one that is loose a bit
- make 2note bends on high strings on every fret above 12 to make sure it is not chooking out
- do the last fine tune of intonation in playing position not on the bench (especially if it is a bolt on neck)
- polish nut slots, with cheap plastic and synthbone nuts the wounded strings are usually sticking a bit, I use some fine (1200-2000) sandpaper to make the slots more slippery and it takes 5 mins
- and at the beginning I ask the owner: what tunning and what string gauge, if he has no idea I make the setup with more tolerance
Thanks for watching - I hope you have subscribed to my channel? I dont show everything when I do a setup but I also ask the client what they want - a basic setup or full setup and service where I check over the guitar head to toe... most just want the basic service.
I have never found a noticeable difference in checking the guitar on the bench or in playing position.
Excellent tutorial. Easy to follow. My CV 50s Strat is in fiesta red.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I hope you have subbed to my channel, too?
I bought the same one 2 months ago. The body’s pine and the neck is one piece maple w/vintage tint and a high gloss shine that’s just velvety
They look great!
Great job giving love to that beautiful Squier. Great explanations and flow. I tried a couple yesterday and the look awesome but they didn't feel as good as I expected, and I believe they needed a proper setup. To my surprise, I enjoyed much more the Sterling Cutlass - lower price. The finishing quality of the Sterling is almost non existent - needs proper fret work - but they feel like more reliable instrument when it comest to tuning stability across the neck and consistent feel. Long-winded comment. Keep those videos coming!
If you can, always try a few of the same models because no instrument is the same.
@@ManotickGuitarTech I was once told that you can sit trying different Strats all day and each one of them are gonna feel differently. You're right, plus trying a guitar in a store not always does justice to the instrument.
Thanks!
It’s actually a pine body and vintage tinted maple neck not roasted
Great guitar for the money
Squier klasik vibe is the best..cool...hello me from indonesia
They are very nice guitars. I hope you have subscribed to my channel?
I had the 2014 tobacco burst. They originally came with the modern C neck. A bit thin for me. I thought I read that they changed the neck on them to a standard C. Don't know if that's the case or not. If it is, I'd consider buying one again.
They are really well made and great value for money
squier made one of my dream fenders ha!
It is a very nice! I hope you have subbed to my channel?
Totally want this model. Im offering my Harley Benton Fusion T HH fnt up locally but sadly no guitar players here into strat or tele. One guy said he wanted it but wanted to trade 2 of his axes for it. I absolutely love it but it's overkill for me. I had my fill of it I guess. I like a nice strat. I need one of these 50s. Omg!!!! I love my 60s. Great video man.
The good thing about these 50s is the 5 way is a good one. Not like the 70s and 60s pcboard
Thanks, Robert- I thought this guitar was pretty sexy! Please sub if you haven't already.
@@ManotickGuitarTech oh I certainly have subbed !!! Hahaha check email from couple days ago. It should show. If not I was already subbed. My bell would not lock but now somehow it did. TH-cam is a bit hit or miss in it's coding.
Hi, amazing setup vide. any chance you could provide the bridge measurements for the CV, because i wanted to upgrade the bridge in the same.
Just bought a Squier Sonic and same problem, loose output jack!
Great video!!
I am glad you liked the video! I hope you have subscribed to my channel?
I know their are standard parameters. I set mine up, Ive never used a measuring device. When it's your own, ya just set it how it feels good. I'll bet some of mine are sooo screwed, but, it's mine.
No rules..set it up how you like! You should measure your setup once and right it down, though.
Accidental ASMR !
This white blonde looks a little purple to pink mixed with darker white
It will be interesting to see if it changes colour over time
looks pink on video, the 1st 50 cv strat i got s pine but had about an inch and a quarter crack lengthwise inside the trem spring cavity, the replacement I received from Sweetwater definitely isn't pine as an unpainted rectangular patch inside the control cavity. it looks like mahogany, though doubt that fender would use mahogany on an import. replaced the tone cap with a 033uf to squelch the brightness though not as dark as a .047 but not as thin sounding as the supplied .022., blocked trem, otherwise impressed, great bang for the buck and have been playing 60 years.
How you doing? Funny when you said, loose output jack because mine was too. I bought my Squier 60's classic vibe stratocaster in April 2020. Once I looked inside I couldn't get a wrench on the but and maybe they have the same problem once they solder the wires. Also made in Indonesia. Seems one problem with one is a problem with a lot. If you have any tips on how you fix it , I'd appreciate it. Peace.
I have the same exact guitar it’s beautiful, I don’t see the white blonde I see a pearl or sea shell color.
They call the colour White Blonde but I agree, it looks more coral coloured. Please like and subscribe to my channel if you haven't already - thanks!
Hey on the Japanese fender 50s version the strats are very thin and comfortable compared to american and mexican strats, did you noticed the same with this squier or are the frets the same thickness as all regular strats? Also the neck on the Japanese is very thin and comfortable to play on as well the weight felt very light at 7lbs. I much preferred the japanese version
Some like one or the other - I usually prefer thinner necks.
did you check tuning stabiliy? the real issue with all squier classic vibe
Daniele, it held it's tune pretty well - I would upgrade the tuners and bridge to help with tuning and overall tone. Thanks for watching and I hope you have subscribed to my channel?
Hi again, I watched again because I missed the part when you tightened the output jack and I was talking about the nut on the inside because when I just tightened the half inch but on the end after awhile it would loosen again.
You can add a lock washer on the inside or use Loctite Blue on the threads
I don't believe its roasted just a heavy tint to make it look vintage.. I usually check string action at 12th fret.. curious why you are further down the duty end.. lol? I'm sure it is negligible past the 12th fret.. nice vids.. i have a 2020 CV 70's .. great guitar.. trem block needs an upgrade.. pickup height needs adjusting.. and I was able to lower the action to 4/64=E and 3/64 = e.. but i notice i need some leveling on the 19th fret.. a little buzz there.. a great guitar for the money.. and they look great.. a little love and it punches over its weight for sure.. nice small strobe tuner.. what brand if I may ask??
I have since found out it is a tint they use to make it look roasted- vintage finish. Peterson tuners...
My 2023 model has a pine body. Is this not the same?
Some are pine, yup
That is a tinted neck. Not roasted.
Customer should Replace the bridge as those 6 screw bridges go out of tune way too easy , the 2 point falcon trem system is superior and yeah i do my own setup on my Strat , i have sheet metal worker tools that my late father left me , he had things like a Vernier measuring gauge so i can get extreme accuracy when setting the action of the strings , truss road adjustments are a pain though always a nightmare. And i like how you do the intonation by doing harmonics at 1 octave to get it but it can never be 100% accurate.
Two point trems are definitely better - this is Vintage vibe guitar though. I like to be consistent with my measurements but this isn't a very precise craft😁
How low of an action can you get in a 9.5 inch radius? In millimeters please.
4/64ths or 1.6mm
Not a roasted maple neck, just a nice tint!
Yes, it would seem...
I have a question(beginner question) when you adjust the fret and do the fretwork you did, do you have to adjust every time you get new strings?
If you change your strings frequently (let's say once a month) and keep the same string gauge, you shouldn't have to do any adjustments. However, if you only change your strings , say, every 3 or 4 months, then you probably will have to tweak the truss rod to adjust the neck relief due to seasonal variations. Thanks for watching and please subscribe if you haven't already!
@@ManotickGuitarTech thank you !🙏🏽 and already did ✊🏽
Really good informative video..but Where do you buy your maple?
Thanks, Adrian - what maple are you referring to?
Maple syrup
Great video!!! And the height of the pickups was …………. ???? Please
Hi, Bob. I normally make the bass side pickups 1/8" under the string and the treble side pups 3/32" under the string. I hope you have subscribed to my channel?
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I just t picked up the classic vibe 50. It’s a decent guitar and I enjoy playing it. Of course that is after fixing the out put jack. Now it’s ok.
Anch'io ho dovuto avvitare il jack ! 👍
are the vintage saddles ok to be raised that high ??
Shane, still lots of set screw in the saddle so very stable. Better to have it higher than too low and then you have to shim the neck. Also the tops of the saddles are nice and smooth.
Hi. I'm watching your video and your teaching skills are real good. I have a Squier Classic Vibe 50s Strat too. I'm still a beginner doing guitar setup. I have a question....the round wire setup gauges you use....where can they be purchased? And yes I've subscribed to your channel.....Rob Another thought...can I do the same thing with a regular old flat gauge or is the round wire gauge better?
I make the gauges myself and I might start selling them soon. Flat stock would works as well but can be bulky and hard to find in these thicknesses
@@ManotickGuitarTech Cool. I think there would be a market for yours. I couldnt find any online.
Great video
Thanks!
Hi! Sorry but may I ask if this guitar has a more pink tone or skin tone (yellowish) in person? I want something slightly pinkish but idk how this guitar looks in person?! Thanks and it’ll be great if you reply!
Definitely pink!
@@ManotickGuitarTech great, thanks!
These look pink.
Looks a bit off for what the picture looks like, almost bought it in this color but now seeing it I think I’m going to go with fiesta red instead.
Red is always a good choice for a guitar!
Pine body
Is the truss rod nut on this particular guitar welded?
Welded? Dont know where you mean
@@ManotickGuitarTech Well because I heard some truss rods have the nut welded onto rod I was just wondering incase of needing to change the truss not nut
@@onlyj610 one end of the rod has a welded block but the nut is not welded
It’s pine
Love that🎸
Glad you enjoyed!
Pink
It does look pink😁
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Those classic vibes are not good. Get a Harley benton
I Canada we cant buy Harley Bentons...where do you buy them? Online?
@@ManotickGuitarTech Thomann