It is amazing how good these Squier Teles sound. I've been playing a Squier Tele for many years on stage and it has never let me down. This CV Tele sounds even better. I want one.
Dude, fantastic demo. Great sound, awesome fluid playing, and a usefully detailed breakdown of your setup and the features of the guitar's tone capabilities.
I just got this guitar a couple of weeks ago and I like it very much. Great quality and sounding guitar. It's perfect for me! Great playing and tones brother.
I've had both my MIC CV 50s Tele (butterscotch) and 50s Strat (two-tone burst) for years and still absolutely love them. Never let me down, great tuning stability, awesome feel. Absolute bang for your buck, I tell everyone!
This telecaster it's going to bring back that classic blues and 70's rock sound to spend some quality time and I liked a lot your style playing this guitar it really awaked me again to get back my fingers on it, just can't wait to have it
Sounds like a top-of-the-line vintage tele. I could see gigging with it as a primary axe. Nothing remotely "budget" about its sound or its look. A deal!
I have American Fenders and Gibsons, and this is the guitar I play out AND at home almost 100% of the time. I did replace the stock pots and tone/volume knobs, but that was just for longevity's sake and for the feel of the standard-sized tone knobs.
Great demo. I wish everyone reviewed guitars as well as you. Nice playing, too! I, as well, own one of these. The playability is unlike any other guitar I've got. Action is great.
I’ve long held a deep-rooted disdain for squire guitars, so it was tough looking for a standard Tele that was budget friendly without looking into these. I must say, I don’t know why I hated them for so long. Every review and video I’ve seen over the last few days finally brought me over the fence. Sounds amazing! I found a shop demo 50’s vibe today for just a few hundred bucks. I bought it. Can’t WAIT till it gets here!
Squire makes some el cheap guitars too, which is one reason people mistakenly hate them, but their classic vibe line IS NOT the el cheapo line. I have this guitar, and for 2 dollars you can put an Orange Drop capacitor in it and get nice wide tonal variations using the treble knob. It's a freakin' 5 minute mod and its super easy to do. The ONLY reason I buy American made guitars is to keep Americans in a job.
I bought one of these this winter. Only mod I did was a better plug in jack. I agree the sound is just fantastic. The quality is great. As you said this is not a cheap guitar by any means. It is well made and sounds awesome. The only other mod - which really doesn't need done unless you gig and play a lot would be upgrading the switch. As for me I don't gig hardly ever so it is staying until it wears out. All that to say nice demo!
@stratgibson I am gonna buy one as well and I did buy a squire bullet tele and put a fender input jack in an left the 3 way switch stock and put ERNIE BALL 2221 strings on and for $179 , that butterscotch blonde sounds damn good and I bought a MONOPRICE 611815 tube amp and put a JENSEN Mod 12" 70 watt in , it had a 15 watt , great sound and when I get the butterscotch vibe I will change the input jack an put some ERNIE BALL 2221 on an rip this joint , great guitar he has indeed
thanks for giving classic vibe an honest review with playin skills too...I've owned a tele, a few strats, but found im more of a tele guy, and they've all been cv...the quality is kinda confusing in the market huh? like how can squire be so good?...I could express my opinion but it would be complicated and long cause I've understood Fender for decades and know why some guitars cost sooooo much and understand why the classic vibe line is putting out such quality instruments at such a good price point....squier rocks!!!!...
I sold my Squier Strat classic vibe, and regrets it. fantastic guitar and value. Now I'm shure, the next one is goin to be a telecaster, classic vibe ofcourse. Great guitars.
@@backspin6698 once you play a telecaster yo don't want to know a thing about stratocaster....or any other guitar...well, maybe a gretsch...but tele comes first in every rank...by the way, classic vibe are awesome, what a tone....
Lots of these Squier Tele Vibe demo vids online, however, yours is GREAT! Really displays all the best aspects of this guitar! I play a Les Paul Standard T 2017 and A Fender Jaguar (Cobain NOS). Just ordered one of these last week (I'm a lefty, so finding one in store was next to impossible) and can't wait for Wednesday to arrive and enjoy this gem!
Really enjoyed your demonstration. I bought the one you are playing. Will arrive next week. Your presentation was to the point. And honest. Thanks. Can't wait to get mine.😎✌️🎸🎵
Interesting presentation, allows to appreciate the different sounds of this nice guitar. Will probably buy one when available to order. Very good value for price.
Nice guitar. Sounds good and your playing style is nice. I use a pick and notice a lot of Tele players will use a finger picking style like you. I should break free from my rut, and try a little finger pickin style. It really sounded great!
74dart man I use a thin pick its just my style for twangy sound picking with your fingers is better i think any way nice riffs and such a beauty of a guitar
I'm the opposite. Playing with a pick bothers me. I guess we've all developed our own style. It's nice to change things around and experiment. I've tried to use a plectrum for the last few weeks trying to get used to it. It's slowly getting there.
Dude, you're right, there are many reviews of that guitar. In my opinion, yours is the best I've heard. Specs are available online, good tone, not so much. Thanks
Great video. I bought one of these. Then I thought I needed a more expensive one so I bought a fender performer... but got the bug and bought the professional II also. The classic vibe sounds just as good or not better... not same tone but great. None of my three telecasters sound the same actually. The CV is bright and punchy and the performer warm and mellow... and the professional somewhere in between. My two favorites are the CV and the performer surprisingly...the CV is that good. I'm going to sell my professional because I like it but don't love it... something magic missing that the other two have. I always think about selling my CV thinking I already have expensive fender I've but it sounds too good to sell,.. and has it's own unique voice that is exceptional...
I didnt really care for teles before , but since I have this guitar , I love "em . This is really a great guitar , plays like butter and sounds superb .
I keep hearing that all the time. You honestly don’t know until you play one. You just don’t. Then you can’t put the thing down and you have to have it.
Look buddy, I don't know what you think is a quality Tele but this is a close to an original Fender Telecaster hands down! There is NOTHING closer even if you buy aftermarket parts or even a boutique makers' parts you're not going to do better. Although I don't OWN one of these I HAVE played them at Sweetwater Sound. I am impressed with the fit, the finish, quality of parts and hardware and feel as well as action and fretwork. These guys have really done a bang-up job of making the next best thing to either a Mexican or USA Tele for the money. If anyone doubts me I am deciding whether to get the Squier Tele Classic Vibe 50's model or a Mexican Classic Player Strat for my house warming gift when I move sometime soon!
Just bought one used in mint condition for $425 CAD. The guy had improperly installed the Obsidian 4 way switch kit, and was disappointed with the sound! Thirty minutes on my bench had it wired up right and now it's my favourite guitar!
Picked up two this year from Indonesia shop...both are quite good....and with better pups (Fralin in one, Lollar in other)...fantastic tone. Got to do some work here/there...but for the money and with a bit of work....exceptional value, tone that's on par (adding brass nut/Lollars) with my Fender Pro II (also great). Nice old review...still relevant.
Great sounding guitar. And I like your picking technique. I'm an old bass player and I tend to play guitar without my pick. I use the same approach as you. I've never seen anyone else do that.
@@faridcantadormido2318 Ihad a candy apple red 60s CV strat that i sold after getting an e series Japanese strat which is a great guitar. Luckiky one wek after selling the CV I found someone selling pickups from one, so I put them in the Japanese strat. Now its a perfect guitar !! I also just sadly sold my 50s cv strat white with gold anodised pickguard. It is a lovely guitar in everyway except the skinny necks on CV guitars. I now have a 1983 Tokai Goldstar Sound in candy apple red 50s style and a 1980 Greco Super Real 50s strat in 3 tone sunburst copy of 58 strat. I have a 60s tele custom that I have an Allprts fat neck on it with a Filtertron in the neck, its a fantasic guitar. To be honest these CV guitars are close to quality of the great 70s and 80s Japanese made guitars ! For much less money !!
'sounds pretty good' ? To my ears it sounded BLOODY GREAT . Am gonna get one real soon , but will never make it sound as good as yours LOL . Many thanks for the beaut' demo' .
Nice demo. I too have one of these which I bought for 400€ back in the summer. I also have a Strat, a '56 Gold Top and a Danelectro U2 (which I use for slide) but wanted something with a bit of twang to play country style licks and Keith Richards style riffs. It's a great sounding guitar and I would definitely recommend it.
Thank you.. clear and easy listening tones..!! Imo perfect for southern rock and blues.. I'm between that , the cv custom and a thinline with humbrs at about 400/600euro.. I am an old begginer..and I like all the styles of blues.. from southern to Chicago..and from jazzy to acdc...!!!!!!!!! I need any thoughts...and no I can't buy all of them.. thank you guys
Either of those you mentioned are great for blues, blues rock etc. They do most styles for including country and jazz also. I have the one featured in this video, they are incredibly good value.
If you are an acoustic player then the telecaster is definitely the place to start. My dream guitar was always a Les Paul. When at last I could afford one, the reality was a bit of a let down. A bit like giving a learner driver a Shelby Cobra. It was running away with me, I couldnt control it. When I went into a music shop, I picked up a Washburn T style guitar. I immediately felt at home. I could play it finger style and the clean tone was excellent. Later I played a cheaper Squier Tele which was also easy to get the sound that was in my head. The tone of single coils is brighter and clear compared with Humbuckers which on my LP were muddy, and uneven across the strings, that improved when I fitted classic 57s and retired it 50s style so that altering the volume did not affect the tone. Still my Classic vibe Telecaster is the one I pick up most days. It simply has more tunes in it.
I bought one of these about 15 mths ago and I really cannot fault it! I paid about £320.00 for it (UK) and like you suggest, it doesn't feel or sound cheap. Also I have the same strap on my guitar as you!!!!!
It's 520 USD(or 400 pounds) in my country but I'm planning to just get it at $400(310 pounds)online at Sweetwater and just pay for the international shipping charges and get it for cheap. It has extremly positive reviews also. However, there's a "Plekked" version of that guitar too which is available also at Sweetwater for $658. That has a really good rating too and some love it a lot, but I am not sure if it is really worth the extra 258 dollars.Can anyone help me with this, and whether I should get the "plekked" one or not? I'm in a dilemma especially since I'm on a budget.
Very good review, well done, no BS. I have the same guitar and for the money it can't be beat. My buddy has the American 52 re-issue and yes it is better , we both give he's 10 out of 10 and the Classic Vibe 8 out of ten. Seriously good guitar.
On a somewhat unrelated note, Im trying really hard to learn that fingerstyle technique (Knopfler-esque if you will). Any resource recommendations will be much appreciated.
Just got one of these! They are really nice playing and sounding instruments. The only flaw I could find was that the chrome/metal hardware seems really cheap? I’ve had mine for about a month and the Chrome is tarnishing already? Tuners seem nice but the bridge and selector plate is pretty pot metal like. Didn’t they used to have brass saddles? The MIM ones have the strat saddles? So, CV is the only regular telecaster until USA. The price didn’t go up this year so still a sweet buy!
Does anyone know if the Alnico V pickups in this butterscotch blonde sound more like a Fender than the warmer Alnico III pickups of the Vintage Blonde? Talking about both the Squiers compared to a Fender Standard.
@@zelon1983 Hey, thank you for responding. Helped a lot. Your video too. I've decided to buy the butterscotch, even though I like the vintage blonde's color better. It really has awesome pickups and finish.
In thommans site there is two bb classic vibe telecasters but one costs 358 € and the other 389€. They have the same specks at least in the site seemed like it but the 389 one had reviews and the other didnt . The 359 one has in the name MN ( that i think is maple neck). Im considering buying the 389 one just because it has reviews.
Great vid , great playing , great guitar and i have two of them , yes they are sweet , just put in a new input jack and sand the neck with green scotch brite pad an put some ernie ball 2221 strings on , and presto
fantastic guitar, I've just picked one up myself and can't put it down. really impressed by the build quality, these are extremely well made. is that a hint of Northern Irish accent I detect?👍
zelon1983 I'm from a place called Aghagallon in county Antrim so although I don't live in Ireland anymore I can pick out the accent a Mile off.👍 great video pal.
I’m not sure if the amp us miked, but it sounds fantastic. One of the better tones I’ve heard on yotube. And that’s saying something. Ordered this guitar. Had it before and sold it. Regretted that. What a great buy!
Go handle the guitar before you buy. They are great guitars, I love mine. Some can be quite heavy compared to others. Squire Classic Vibe Telecaster 50's butterscotch is what I have and also the guitar in the video.
I spent my last 2 monthly salaries on guitar gear, but i dont have any telecaster, and i started shaking while watching this video i have to get one !!!!!!!!!
Love your tone. Thanks for not giving us unending distorted mush.
A home is not a home without a Telecaster.
@Paul Jones to each his own I guess..I like both myself but if I had a choice I would take the Tele.
@Paul Jones Jimmy Page choose a Tele for Stairyway to heaven..I’m so happy about that.
Home is where the tele is.
That should be on something you hang on a wall. I’d love that.
@@soulvaccination8679 it really comes through also. I always wondered why it had a slight country tone.
I have this guitar. I absolutely love it
I like alot
I think to buy it it sound good on guns n roses songs ?
@@אביתרויזנברג telecasters sound good for any music genre
This is the guitar I want!
is this better than the cv 60’s tele? i like the look of the 50’s more but if the 60’s sounds better in some way then i’ll just go for that one.
freakin hell that tone is to die for!
Big part of the sound is probably coming from that Friedman
It is amazing how good these Squier Teles sound. I've been playing a Squier Tele for many years on stage and it has never let me down. This CV Tele sounds even better. I want one.
go get one, Buddy. I am paying one off right now - can't wait !
I have this guitar too. It brought tears to my eyes when I first played it. Man does this guy know how to play ! ! One of the best I've heard.
Thanks!
Just ordered one ... be here in 2 days.... got a Fender champion 40 amp... I'm a 53 y/o begginer!!!
Dude, fantastic demo. Great sound, awesome fluid playing, and a usefully detailed breakdown of your setup and the features of the guitar's tone capabilities.
The best squier guitar ever made! ❤
that tele suits you bro.. its perfect.
I just got this guitar a couple of weeks ago and I like it very much. Great quality and sounding guitar. It's perfect for me! Great playing and tones brother.
I've had both my MIC CV 50s Tele (butterscotch) and 50s Strat (two-tone burst) for years and still absolutely love them. Never let me down, great tuning stability, awesome feel. Absolute bang for your buck, I tell everyone!
The Classic Vibes are extraordinary. I have an CV Strat, I love it .....
This telecaster it's going to bring back that classic blues and 70's rock sound to spend some quality time and I liked a lot your style playing this guitar it really awaked me again to get back my fingers on it, just can't wait to have it
Sounds like a top-of-the-line vintage tele. I could see gigging with it as a primary axe. Nothing remotely "budget" about its sound or its look. A deal!
I have American Fenders and Gibsons, and this is the guitar I play out AND at home almost 100% of the time. I did replace the stock pots and tone/volume knobs, but that was just for longevity's sake and for the feel of the standard-sized tone knobs.
Great demo. I wish everyone reviewed guitars as well as you. Nice playing, too! I, as well, own one of these. The playability is unlike any other guitar I've got. Action is great.
That thing sounds absolutely stellar Well done man
Great sounding and playn ability!
Squier got this Telecaster spot on
I’ve long held a deep-rooted disdain for squire guitars, so it was tough looking for a standard Tele that was budget friendly without looking into these. I must say, I don’t know why I hated them for so long. Every review and video I’ve seen over the last few days finally brought me over the fence. Sounds amazing!
I found a shop demo 50’s vibe today for just a few hundred bucks.
I bought it. Can’t WAIT till it gets here!
Squire makes some el cheap guitars too, which is one reason people mistakenly hate them, but their classic vibe line IS NOT the el cheapo line. I have this guitar, and for 2 dollars you can put an Orange Drop capacitor in it and get nice wide tonal variations using the treble knob. It's a freakin' 5 minute mod and its super easy to do. The ONLY reason I buy American made guitars is to keep Americans in a job.
Great sounding guitar. Nice playing also
I bought one of these this winter. Only mod I did was a better plug in jack. I agree the sound is just fantastic. The quality is great. As you said this is not a cheap guitar by any means. It is well made and sounds awesome. The only other mod - which really doesn't need done unless you gig and play a lot would be upgrading the switch. As for me I don't gig hardly ever so it is staying until it wears out. All that to say nice demo!
@stratgibson I am gonna buy one as well and I did buy a squire bullet tele and put a fender input jack in an left the 3 way switch stock and put ERNIE BALL 2221 strings on and for $179 , that butterscotch blonde sounds damn good and I bought a MONOPRICE 611815 tube amp and put a JENSEN Mod 12" 70 watt in , it had a 15 watt , great sound and when I get the butterscotch vibe I will change the input jack an put some ERNIE BALL 2221 on an rip this joint , great guitar he has indeed
These things are being used in recording studios now.
Sounds totally ace. That guitar into a Fender Bassbreaker 15, maybe a delay pedal, would be more than all you need.
Well done Zelon.. I have had this same guitar for 10 years!
thanks for giving classic vibe an honest review with playin skills too...I've owned a tele, a few strats, but found im more of a tele guy, and they've all been cv...the quality is kinda confusing in the market huh? like how can squire be so good?...I could express my opinion but it would be complicated and long cause I've understood Fender for decades and know why some guitars cost sooooo much and understand why the classic vibe line is putting out such quality instruments at such a good price point....squier rocks!!!!...
I sold my Squier Strat classic vibe, and regrets it. fantastic guitar and value. Now I'm shure, the next one is goin to be a telecaster, classic vibe ofcourse. Great guitars.
@@backspin6698 once you play a telecaster yo don't want to know a thing about stratocaster....or any other guitar...well, maybe a gretsch...but tele comes first in every rank...by the way, classic vibe are awesome, what a tone....
Great demo and great playing, thanks so much!
I have one in burgundy mist, it's a beautiful guitar. Thank you for demonstrating, lovely playing. ❤️🎸.
Lots of these Squier Tele Vibe demo vids online, however, yours is GREAT! Really displays all the best aspects of this guitar! I play a Les Paul Standard T 2017 and A Fender Jaguar (Cobain NOS). Just ordered one of these last week (I'm a lefty, so finding one in store was next to impossible) and can't wait for Wednesday to arrive and enjoy this gem!
Really enjoyed your demonstration. I bought the one you are playing. Will arrive next week. Your presentation was to the point. And honest. Thanks. Can't wait to get mine.😎✌️🎸🎵
Interesting presentation, allows to appreciate the different sounds of this nice guitar.
Will probably buy one when available to order. Very good value for price.
Nice guitar. Sounds good and your playing style is nice. I use a pick and notice a lot of Tele players will use a finger picking style like you. I should break free from my rut, and try a little finger pickin style. It really sounded great!
74dart man I use a thin pick its just my style for twangy sound picking with your fingers is better i think any way nice riffs and such a beauty of a guitar
bobby deere it is a great guitar! Lots of good reviews!
Playing without a pick really bothers me.
I'm the opposite. Playing with a pick bothers me. I guess we've all developed our own style. It's nice to change things around and experiment. I've tried to use a plectrum for the last few weeks trying to get used to it. It's slowly getting there.
Dude, you're right, there are many reviews of that guitar. In my opinion, yours is the best I've heard. Specs are available online, good tone, not so much. Thanks
Great video. I bought one of these. Then I thought I needed a more expensive one so I bought a fender performer... but got the bug and bought the professional II also. The classic vibe sounds just as good or not better... not same tone but great. None of my three telecasters sound the same actually. The CV is bright and punchy and the performer warm and mellow... and the professional somewhere in between. My two favorites are the CV and the performer surprisingly...the CV is that good. I'm going to sell my professional because I like it but don't love it... something magic missing that the other two have. I always think about selling my CV thinking I already have expensive fender I've but it sounds too good to sell,.. and has it's own unique voice that is exceptional...
WOW. LOVE THAT GUITAR 🎸 😍 it's gorgeous and I want one , butterscotch all the way , What a amazing sound.
I didnt really care for teles before , but since I have this guitar , I love "em .
This is really a great guitar , plays like butter and sounds superb .
I keep hearing that all the time. You honestly don’t know until you play one. You just don’t. Then you can’t put the thing down and you have to have it.
Sounds amazing the way you have it set up
Sounds really good, and nice playing. Thanks
"Home sweet Telecaster" :)
You convinced me thanks for the solid review, I’m buying one tomorrow!
Sounds great, I'll be getting one for sure!!!
This is the best budget guitar of alltime. I have one and people do not believe it's not a Fender.
That guitar sounds like butter! I have a 50’s Classic Vibe Strat and love it. I’ll be getting the Tele next.
Look buddy, I don't know what you think is a quality Tele but this is a close to an original Fender Telecaster hands down! There is NOTHING closer even if you buy aftermarket parts or even a boutique makers' parts you're not going to do better. Although I don't OWN one of these I HAVE played them at Sweetwater Sound. I am impressed with the fit, the finish, quality of parts and hardware and feel as well as action and fretwork. These guys have really done a bang-up job of making the next best thing to either a Mexican or USA Tele for the money. If anyone doubts me I am deciding whether to get the Squier Tele Classic Vibe 50's model or a Mexican Classic Player Strat for my house warming gift when I move sometime soon!
Just bought one used in mint condition for $425 CAD. The guy had improperly installed the Obsidian 4 way switch kit, and was disappointed with the sound! Thirty minutes on my bench had it wired up right and now it's my favourite guitar!
Nice demo and great playin' . I'm leaning towards grabbing one of these very soon . Thanks , Peace !
Great sounding guitar. Nice playing
Picked up two this year from Indonesia shop...both are quite good....and with better pups (Fralin in one, Lollar in other)...fantastic tone. Got to do some work here/there...but for the money and with a bit of work....exceptional value, tone that's on par (adding brass nut/Lollars) with my Fender Pro II (also great). Nice old review...still relevant.
Loved this guitar 😍😍
A realy good demo. Heard just what I wanted to hear. Thank you. It
Amazing. This is how a Telecaster should sound 👌
Wow! Great playing foremost and a nice tone to boot.
Wow, very talented.
Love the tone. Great playing thanks
Great demo, and mini-concert! Thanks
Great sounding guitar. And I like your picking technique. I'm an old bass player and I tend to play guitar without my pick. I use the same approach as you. I've never seen anyone else do that.
Yeah man I got 2 CV strats 50s and 60s and a tele custom. Real great guitars ! I love "em !
Which CV strat is the best for you?
@@faridcantadormido2318 Ihad a candy apple red 60s CV strat that i sold after getting an e series Japanese strat which is a great guitar. Luckiky one wek after selling the CV I found someone selling pickups from one, so I put them in the Japanese strat. Now its a perfect guitar !! I also just sadly sold my 50s cv strat white with gold anodised pickguard. It is a lovely guitar in everyway except the skinny necks on CV guitars. I now have a 1983 Tokai Goldstar Sound in candy apple red 50s style and a 1980 Greco Super Real 50s strat in 3 tone sunburst copy of 58 strat. I have a 60s tele custom that I have an Allprts fat neck on it with a Filtertron in the neck, its a fantasic guitar. To be honest these CV guitars are close to quality of the great 70s and 80s Japanese made guitars ! For much less money !!
'sounds pretty good' ? To my ears it sounded BLOODY GREAT . Am gonna get one real soon , but will never make it sound as good as yours LOL . Many thanks for the beaut' demo' .
Well played and great demo!
Nice demo. I too have one of these which I bought for 400€ back in the summer. I also have a Strat, a '56 Gold Top and a Danelectro U2 (which I use for slide) but wanted something with a bit of twang to play country style licks and Keith Richards style riffs. It's a great sounding guitar and I would definitely recommend it.
Thank you.. clear and easy listening tones..!! Imo perfect for southern rock and blues.. I'm between that , the cv custom and a thinline with humbrs at about 400/600euro.. I am an old begginer..and I like all the styles of blues.. from southern to Chicago..and from jazzy to acdc...!!!!!!!!!
I need any thoughts...and no I can't buy all of them.. thank you guys
Either of those you mentioned are great for blues, blues rock etc. They do most styles for including country and jazz also. I have the one featured in this video, they are incredibly good value.
Thank you my friend..
I love love love the Classiv Vibe Squier Tele~!
2:13 sister love intensifies
😂😂
Damn, I'm going to get me one of these.
Agreed! I got one last year and I love it.
Great guitar! I bought one too! Love the hell out of it 👊💂🎸
That guitars sounds great! ... I wish I had one.
I just play a Gibson acoustic. I’m really looking into getting a tele even though I have no idea how electric guitars work. Nice playing!
If you are an acoustic player then the telecaster is definitely the place to start. My dream guitar was always a Les Paul. When at last I could afford one, the reality was a bit of a let down. A bit like giving a learner driver a Shelby Cobra. It was running away with me, I couldnt control it.
When I went into a music shop, I picked up a Washburn T style guitar. I immediately felt at home. I could play it finger style and the clean tone was excellent. Later I played a cheaper Squier Tele which was also easy to get the sound that was in my head. The tone of single coils is brighter and clear compared with Humbuckers which on my LP were muddy, and uneven across the strings, that improved when I fitted classic 57s and retired it 50s style so that altering the volume did not affect the tone. Still my Classic vibe Telecaster is the one I pick up most days. It simply has more tunes in it.
Fabulous ! I’m wondering if you could list again your amp and settings and what pedals exactly?
thanks! sounds great!!!!! strings 10-46 ?
I modded mine to my liking. The Classic Vibe is as good a place to begin as the body and neck are as good as any other telecaster regardless of brand.
Everyone that plays these guitars are raving about them. If you don’t mind having the Squire name on the headstock They are incredible value for money
That guitar sounds awesome! Your playing's not too bad either. lol
I bought one of these about 15 mths ago and I really cannot fault it! I paid about £320.00 for it (UK) and like you suggest, it doesn't feel or sound cheap. Also I have the same strap on my guitar as you!!!!!
WOW ! As of late Nov' 2016 , they're now £422 after a very recent price rise .
Yes they bumped the prices up!!
Still an amazing guitar for the price, but inn my country is " £573" now :(
It's 520 USD(or 400 pounds) in my country but I'm planning to just get it at $400(310 pounds)online at Sweetwater and just pay for the international shipping charges and get it for cheap. It has extremly positive reviews also. However, there's a "Plekked" version of that guitar too which is available also at Sweetwater for $658. That has a really good rating too and some love it a lot, but I am not sure if it is really worth the extra 258 dollars.Can anyone help me with this, and whether I should get the "plekked" one or not? I'm in a dilemma especially since I'm on a budget.
Very good review, well done, no BS. I have the same guitar and for the money it can't be beat. My buddy has the American 52 re-issue and yes it is better , we both give he's 10 out of 10 and the Classic Vibe 8 out of ten. Seriously good guitar.
Thanks man! Good review!
On a somewhat unrelated note, Im trying really hard to learn that fingerstyle technique (Knopfler-esque if you will). Any resource recommendations will be much appreciated.
1:17 whats the song or tabs I really like it
I just made it up on the spot :)
Just got one of these! They are really nice playing and sounding instruments. The only flaw I could find was that the chrome/metal hardware seems really cheap? I’ve had mine for about a month and the Chrome is tarnishing already? Tuners seem nice but the bridge and selector plate is pretty pot metal like. Didn’t they used to have brass saddles? The MIM ones have the strat saddles? So, CV is the only regular telecaster until USA. The price didn’t go up this year so still a sweet buy!
I have one and love it!
Aargh!! A headless guitarist!
You convinced me. I just ordered one.
Does anyone know if the Alnico V pickups in this butterscotch blonde sound more like a Fender than the warmer Alnico III pickups of the Vintage Blonde? Talking about both the Squiers compared to a Fender Standard.
They sound better than fender imo and better than the ones in the blonde (I tried both)
@@zelon1983 Hey, thank you for responding. Helped a lot. Your video too. I've decided to buy the butterscotch, even though I like the vintage blonde's color better. It really has awesome pickups and finish.
In thommans site there is two bb classic vibe telecasters but one costs 358 € and the other 389€. They have the same specks at least in the site seemed like it but the 389 one had reviews and the other didnt . The 359 one has in the name MN ( that i think is maple neck). Im considering buying the 389 one just because it has reviews.
Sounds damn good buddy
I'm planning to buy this guitar tomorrow because of your demo! 😄
Would you mind sharing your exact set up on this video?
Great vid , great playing , great guitar and i have two of them , yes they are sweet , just put in a new input jack and sand the neck with green scotch brite pad an put some ernie ball 2221 strings on , and presto
fantastic guitar, I've just picked one up myself and can't put it down. really impressed by the build quality, these are extremely well made. is that a hint of Northern Irish accent I detect?👍
Joe Wilson haha, yes! How did you guess?
zelon1983 I'm from a place called Aghagallon in county Antrim so although I don't live in Ireland anymore I can pick out the accent a Mile off.👍 great video pal.
Haha, I noticed that as well!
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Great playing ... great review ... thanks.
I have one too and after a pickup change (fender nocaster 51) it's replaced my american stratocaster as main guitar!
Sounds pretty good!👍👍😎
slick playing dude
Great demo, I’m going to get one thanks👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
just picked on up used on craigslist, awesome purchase.
Just I acquired one, a lot better Sounding than my American telecaster. Beautiful butterscotch finish On the neck. Get one you won’t be disappointed.
Sir you are one hell of a picker !!
I’m not sure if the amp us miked, but it sounds fantastic. One of the better tones I’ve heard on yotube. And that’s saying something. Ordered this guitar. Had it before and sold it. Regretted that. What a great buy!
Thanks man. It was recorded with camera mic. The gentle BB preamp and buffer in front of the amp made a lot of positive difference to the tone too.
Would a maple neck shave off some of that bright sound and give it a more warm feel? Or it doesn't really matter?
been thinking of getting this one...do u recommend.?
Go handle the guitar before you buy. They are great guitars, I love mine. Some can be quite heavy compared to others. Squire Classic Vibe Telecaster 50's butterscotch is what I have and also the guitar in the video.
I spent my last 2 monthly salaries on guitar gear, but i dont have any telecaster, and i started shaking while watching this video i have to get one !!!!!!!!!