Fender vs Squier: Did this just Happen? 😳
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- This is a comparison between the Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster and my Fender American Original 50s Telecaster. Is there a huge difference between the Squier and Fender telecaster? Does the price of the Fender match the increase in tone and performance over the Squier Telecaster?
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0:00 - About the Test
0:50 - Jam Track
4:24 - Squier (made in Indonesia vs China) & Disclaimer
4:52 - Isolated Clean Tones
5:30 - Isolated Lead Tones
6:43 - Tone and Playability Results
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If guitars didn't have headstock labels Squiers and Epiphones would kill off their pricer alternatives.
True
Sure but marketing causes the current system, and I doubt you want to seriously do anything about capitalism so it is what it is.
@Ki ̇No Perhaps they want to be judged by content and not the avatar ;)
The only counter I can offer is the Gibson pickups are slightly more balanced in isolation, but I think the Epiphone is better at cutting through a mix. The moment the pickups are indistinguishable is the moment "Gibson" dies.
@@SocialAutism When I see pros using Epiphone instead of Gibson I'll believe that, but it's never going to happen.
Love the different format and isolated parts, plus the new camera look/view...gives the comparisons a more natural feel..
Thank you! :) Hope you are well.
These guitars are both excellent and sound so close there is not 1000 dollar difference both instruments are great I had my squire set up made it way better
Great demo once again Shane. There's a reason I subscribed to your channel and that's because you do proper reviews. I've just got a 60's Classic Vibe Tele and I couldn't be happier. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the kind words and for subscribing mate! Cheers.
I just love the sounds of those high bends on those guitars. Thanks for all the clear shots of your playing. I can slow the video and try to learn this.
Great review Shane. Liked it so much I just ordered the Classic Vibe! Thanks
Hi Shane, it’s EOFY sale time here in Adelaide and I’m being tempted and having recently got a CV 70’s Strat I’m now thinking of a CV50’s Tele so thanks for this comparison, so I’m off shortly to check one out. As always, your videos remain informative and entertaining and a point of reference for me.
Very similar guitars, the Squier is definately the way to go when it comes to price, and I prefer the colour of the fretboard and headstock on the Squier but the fender logo looks so good on the American! Thanks for sharing Shane, cheers!
The classic vibe is a great alternative. I wasn’t crazy about my Classic Vibe 60s Strat but the Tele looks great. I dug the backing track btw. I’d love to see you post that as a download.
WOW! The Classic Vibe has really improved their electronics. The Tone King just put out a video about guitars and the law of diminishing returns. He hasn't played some of the latest Aquires but he really likes what Epiphone has done with their new Flying V's and Explorers. Great video man.
I Grabbed a 50's Classis Vibe Tele a year or so ago. It's made in China.. but honestly I cannot fault the build quality of this instrument.
I agree that the Fender original in this comparison did sound a tad fuller/thicker but as I am only learning, I'm pretty happy with mine. Thanks for your efforts once again Shane. Luv your work!
Excellent analysis...as always ☝️ ....it’s easy to agree on this one... the Squier CV series definitely rocks by the dollar 👏🏻🎸
Great Video Shane, Its your talent that shines through all guitars sound great in your hands. But great to see nice guitars that are not 2k.
Does the Squier Classic Vibe still hold its own in 2021? 🤷♂️😎🎸
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►Squier on Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/gbbADX
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0:00 - About the Test
0:50 - Jam Track
4:24 - Squier (made in Indonesia vs China) & Disclaimer
4:52 - Isolated Clean Tones
5:30 - Isolated Lead Tones
6:43 - Tone and Playability Results
This video is not sponsored but a huge thanks to Sky Music for letting me borrow the Squier.
I have a Squire tele. Realized too late that there was a serious paint error on the front under the laquer. I love it otherwise. Do you know if they might send me a new body to replace it? I'm kind of afraid to try and mess with it, because it sounds and plays well. With my luck, I'd get a messed up routing job where the neck is a fixed.
You ever made a video about slide playing? A show about Coodercasters? Mojo pickups have just made a lap stell pickup in humbucker size
Great comparison. Sweet licks too Shane ✌️🌞
I've got both the Classic Vibe 50s strat and the 70s tele and I love them both. Straight from the factory and everything perfect for me. Excellent quailty for the price.
Holy Shane your playing has really stepped up awesome throwdown man.
GREAT (again) clip with no faff or filler BS !
Thank you very much - keep 'em coming.
I also own a new Indonesian made Classic Vibe 50s and I can attest that it's definitely NOT a heavy guitar I guess Squier fixed the weight problem with this production line.. Most comments on the video I uploaded about the guitar were in regards to the weight. Glad to see them listening to their customers.
You really had it going on with both Teles. My Saturday morning blues fix after that epic 2 parter with Dr. Rick and company. Great playing. You seem to have more feel with Teles.
As a hobby I've been playing guitar since 1974.
I've a vintage Les Paul Custom, a CS Stratocaster and a 1966 RI JMB Jazzmaster.
Through all those years I never considered a Telecaster as they just didn't interest me.
2 years ago a close friend recommend I try a '50s Classic Vibe Squier Telecaster.
Without playing one I purchased a used example online, beautiful pine butterscotch body with a crazy flamed 1-Piece maple neck.
Since it arrived I've played that Squier 99% of the time with my other guitars left in their cases.
Such a great guitar for the price and I still get a big smile every time I play the Squier.
Wow. Great comparison. The Squier really exceeds expectations. Great playing too!
Great comparison video 👍
Great comparison, both sounding really good.
The miniscule lack of output is probably due to the slight resistance difference in the volume pot. Those could be as high as 20% tolerance which cost around 2 dollars when buying bulk. They could spend 4 bucks and put in 5% tolerance pots. With fender your lucky to find one with moderately level frets
I got lost listening to the track and your soloing. Love the groove.
Great review. Thanks mate !
Excellent review - frank straight to the point and useful...great also cause I just bought a Squier 50s CV Tele ,😆😎👌🏻
Really enjoyed your playing on this one Shane.
The Fender sounded juicier but it's very close. Good comparison 👌
I remember buying my Classic Vibe. I spent ages playing it in the shop to the point where I had to get a tap on the shoulder from the assistant. I was only in there passing the time while my wife was shopping. Her face when we met up later and I'm carrying a new guitar 🤣. Not sure if it's common but mine had proper reverse taper lefty pots. Couldn't believe it on a budget guitar. It is heavy though and didn't stop me buying an American Original series, in fact it probably influenced me to buy the American one. Top video Shane. 🤘
My CV 50's doesn't have the proper reverse taper. I was wondering if that was the case on all of them. I guess not.
Is your CV Chinese made or Indonesian made? mines Indo.
Shane didn't mention anything about it, so I assume that his did have the proper pots.
* whip crack *
I once went to the store to buy milk and came home with a tv, so I can completely understand your wife’s feelings
@@allisonholmesmusic97 LOL! Milk & a TV are a BIG leap!
@@DMSProduktions that’s where Costco gets you, those impulse purchases
I could genuinely hear no difference. I recently got a chance to directly compare my 50s classic vibe strat with iron gear single coils to a 50s custom shop relic. The custom shop definitely felt better but sound wise a bit different but couldn't say better or worse. Certainly the difference between the two was nothing I'd pay 3 grand for. That rule of diminishing returns is so true.
Tough to hear difference depending on computer speakers.
@@teleguy5699 Yes maybe if your there in the room it would be more noticeable. But as I said certainly the difference between my 50s classic vibe and the custom shop one was far far less than I expected. It's possible I suppose that some people have very pronounced aural skills and can hear some subtle harmonics or tonal variations that I can't. Honestly not sure. Pretty sure an audience at I live gig however would notice nothing
@@TheAndybow1964 You are correct and just changing pickups can bring them closer. The difference between Squier and Fender are not that wide. I have both. I just love my Mod Shop Fender neck more (it's from The Elite). The the only thing I want to correct you on is, The Am Original is not custom, but it is a top end guitar. You can buy them off the shelf. Custom, you work with the Luthier directly.
@@teleguy5699 Your completely right . I stand corrected.
@@TheAndybow1964 Exactly how I feel about Dumble amps.
The Fender has a little more clarity, almost fatter sounding when isolated but it's very small. In the mix you can't really tell!
They both sounded really good. I've been very impressed by Squier stuff over the years. I have a 50s Classic Vibe Precision Bass and it is a great instrument.
Hi Shane, I played a Classic Vibe 50.s Tele in a music store years ago. If I had the money, at the time, I would have bought it. I bought a set of the pickups out of one of these and tried them on my '92 American Standard Tele. They sounded great! But I did notice the slight lack of "umph" over time and put my slightly overwound Fralins back in it. Even as I write this I'm thinking about buying one for a back up. This a fantastic guitar for the money!
I love Squier . My VM 70's Strat is one of my favorite guitars but having said that in this comparison I much preferred the Fenders tones.
Good video Shane, thank you.
Your channel rocks man i'm a lefty so it's all gospel. i can actualy play right side over but i am naturaly and most comfortable playing LH. I have a couple of Teles an old Hohoner Madcat and and Esquire that was my Dad's, bless his soul. I'm on the verge of buying another i like the Squire but the appointments on it are cheaper than the Fenders, understandable it's less expensive but i think i'm going to buy the player, it's the real deal all the parts on them are branded Fender parts and the feel better to play in my opinion. That's straight out of the box though, with some fettling the classic vibe would probably go toe to toe with the Fender. Top show by the way.
Man, I wasn't even looking at youtube that was autoloading random videos, as soon as you started playing and do the first bend, the insta thought was this guy sound like Shane frorn in the blues, went to look and it was you! XD one day you have to talk about your "signature moves" is cool how you defined your sound, great videos, great content, allways, thanks ;)
He's always been good, and just keeps getting better.
Ikr I was just vibing the whole time!! Awesome playing had me wanting to play along with em and eventually probably will do it!!
I’ve really been trying to break out of my brand prejudices and videos like these help me look at guitars for value alone instead. The neck is the most important piece to me so it would come down to feel (other than the price tag of course) but in terms of tone I couldn’t believe how similarly they performed. Great video.
I went thru the same brand prejudices as you, I recently sold both my 2019 Gibson Les Paul Traditional and my Fender Jimmy Page Dragon Tele and now play a new 2021 Epiphone Les Paul Custom and a 2016 Squier Classic Vibe 50's Telecaster, and I'm very happy about it. (And I also have a few dollars in the bank)
Cool soloing at the beginning Shane 👍
WAyne's World extreme closeups! Cool Teles!
EXCELLENNNTT!
To me just like the Gibson off shoot's Gibson does take time with there instruments both with playability and electronically for sound. If I were to get a Squire I'd change the electric's right away for my taste.
WHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWW.
@@duanemcknight3895 Squier.
@@Goldie_Hawn_Solo AWK!
I'd got a Fender Pro. (1) tele and a Classic Vibe 50s telecaster. Both are great guitars. But I also have a Squier Bullet tele, and it's really great, too. I play it all the time! I'm just a tele nut! Setup is so important on cheaper guitars. With a little time and patience, you can make a cheap guitar a play good, too, then you get tons more fun out of it! Love these comparison videos, Shane. Great playing!
Nice guitar playing and great content!
Great video! Just bought a proper squier classic vibe 50s tele in white. What a remarkable guitar! Wilikinson brass saddles on the way plus a setup and new strings. My hwy1 American strat may just start collecting dust..
@@keithclark486 I forgot to add that it has a cumberbund at the bridge..
Definitely agree on the tone sound. The classic vibe was ever so slightly more harsh but still a great tone. I am wanting to get a Tele to replace my sons 20 year old Squier Strat which I borrowed in lockdown and there is no way I can justify paying for a Fender. The classic vibe therefore seems the way to go. I have already sunk a deal of money into an amp, I went for the Fender Champion 100 XL which I am really pleased with. The joys of buying online during lockdown here in the UK! You wouldn't believe hours of sleep I lost worrying about that purchase.
They sound a little different but I'd be hard pressed to say one sounded better, just different and you could chalk that up to something like different strings or slight variations in output. Both sound really good. Your playing on both was great. Musical, fluid, great style.
Awesome job, looks great too!
I've owned 3 CV Teles and multiple CV Strats. Great guitars and I love everything about them except I find the neck too thin. If they could make the necks as thick as the MIM teles they would be perfect.
Great comparison man! Couple of thoughts...First, in the hands of a good player like yourself inexpensive guitars can sound as good as expensive ones (You said recently that you’d been listening to Jack Pearson, a perfect example!). Second, to my ear, the biggest difference to me was that the CV sounded like it possibly had newer strings?...especially on the bridge PU it had that brighter, new string sound. 🤙🏻🎸🎶
Maybe just alnico V on the Squier X alnico III pickups on the American Original?
@@iagobroxado great point there brother!!!! 💯
My classic vibe 50s Tele is all I need for tele sound and feeling. Even though if I had a higher income I would like the Fender version, I can’t really hear a significant difference between the two guitars. Good video Shane. BTW, I got my CV 50s after watching your video of it a few years ago. Mine is an older Chinese one with the heavy pine body. It’s heavy sure, but it’s a very good guitar nevertheless.
off the rack really depends on the shop... I've seen small shops that will set it up to the point of perfection,, and others just make it functional
I‘ve owned a classic vibe too. Sold it because the fretboard felt like glue, but the Sound was really good. Nice comparison, thank you for your Good Videos! :)
Man your playing is just phenomenal
Upgraded my Affinity with these pickups... World of difference.. So glad i did, can't put it down anymore! Such a fantastic sound, love it as much as my Les Paul
In this comparison, The Squire CV Bridge is more raw and slightly thinner by comparison. Some people might like that.
Having said that, you take any two Teles with factory pickups Fender or Squier and that could happen.
Plus, you could EQ that difference out if you chose. The feel and the neck difference takes some getting used to, but once you do, it’s actually easy to play.
Well pleased with my 2 Squier guitars. Strat and Tele, to go along with my MIM Fender Strat. Are there differences, yes. But price for quality, I think you would be hard pressed to find a better option. Looking forward to the contemporary Tele from Squier this summer. Thanks Shane!
Really really good stuff. On this note. I guess you gotta do a Squier CV vs Fender Player tele.
I’ve had the classic vibe for about a year now. Great guitar. I have the player series butterscotch too. The player series had serious fret sprout this winter. The classic vibe had none. Don’t know but maybe it’s the roasted maple neck ?
Love the opening track!! Sounds like a Danny Gatton tune. Makes me want to pick up my tele and jam. :)
I "only" have a Classic Vibe but still from China. And it is a great guitar. Had to replace the neck recently, now it has a Fender neck with vintage specifications and man, this made the guitar even better!
I had a Godin exit 22 and bought a MIM tele about 9 years ago. I’ve had them both now for 12 years and 9 years respectively and have actually grown to love my Godin just much as the tele in terms of variety of tones and playability. (It’s an HSS design) but I’m thinking of getting a US strat or tele at some stage to just “ round off” the collection somewhat. I’m put off a little by the fact that when I bought the tele I tried every tele in the shop including the US ones abs it was only the MIM one that “sang” to me (I’m no more than a hobby player and not very talented). What was most interesting was that my budget allowed me to move up to some of the lower situated Gibsons up to “Studio” level but frankly these were all really really uninspiring and left me so sad as I wanted to love those instruments. The advice here then is if it’s at all possible play the maximum numbers of instruments you can and keep an open mind about what might appeal to you. Sorry, long post. 😃
They both sound the EXACT SAME!!! Both my wife and I can’t tell them apart. I personally think Squier is an amazing deal for the money and with American Fender’s, you’re absolutely paying for the name. I personally prefer the look and feel of a Squier over Fender any day! Great video 😊
really tasty playing bro,,i cant pick much difference between the two,, good comparison for sure
I got a fender mexi strat second hand that came with a srt of the classic vibe pickups installed. I had intended on replacing the pickups in the guitar anyway, kept them in the end. Really good quality instruments coming from squier as of late.
Great video! I own the Chinese 50s CV, and it is definitely higher quality than the Indonesian, starting with brass saddles, rounded volume/tone knobs, and no pickup screw holes in the neck position. I believe the round string tree is also placed in the traditional 50s location, whereas the Indonesian model has moved it.
I picked up a CIC like yours last week and have been very impressed so far. The CV’s pickups are definitely lower output than the ones on my old ‘52ri but their clarity and chime is fantastic for that Bakersfield tone.
I've got a classic vibe 60's Jazzmaster L/H and i luv it. i had to put a shim in the neck pocket and a slight set up but the thing rings like a bell now :D
I think the new Fender designed CV pickups on the Strats and Teles are awesome, and, IMO, they are even better than the much love previous Tonerider designed ones. Tim Shaw hits another homerun with these pickups
Great Demo Shane, having just bought a mic 60's Tele the neck and frets might put some people off, first its Glossy back, frets on early mic guitars are Low, neck size it thinner, i can adapt because its a great guitar, just be aware !
Great video I've been a Tele lately funny how you put this video out when I'm thinking about them LOL 🤣. Be well Sir 👍
This makes me totally want the Squier! I would be totally happy with it!!😁
I have a made in China CV Tele. Some of the differences I know about are, the China one has brass saddles vs steel, full size potentiometers vs mini, full shielding painted body cavities, and the neck pickup adjustment screws are beneath the pickguard like a true 50s Tele.
Yes that's right ! Maybe the new CV is a bit harder to mod, because the control plate is not compatible with full size pots, and I don't know about the bridge and some other parts, but I guess it's ok to put a US standard plate on it, thats what I'm going to try soon !
You’re sounding great on both Shane
Sounds great , that squier looks really good too , I like the rich amber colors , I had the same fender tele as you got there , but ended up trading it for a Nash tele , even though it was tremendous, but damn that squire holds its own for sure, how does it feel compared the the fender ??
Well..kinda hard to pick from just one listen. They definitely did sound different in parts, others about the same.
The Fender seemed to sound a bit warmer overall and the squire perhaps a tad more brittle up top.
I have a performer series Tele that I love, although recently have had my eyes out for perhaps thinline.
Now that would make for a good review - we don't see all that many of those. 😉
Excellent format to this video and no doubt you put a lot of time in making it - it's appreciated.
Cheers. 🎸🎸🎸
Thank you for this I think the new one has a slightly harder Edge which honestly I almost like better. I'm curious how the feel of the neck is because that's so essential again personally I think you played the new one a little bit smoother.. it just seemed easier for you.
Definitely cool sounding and you piqued my interest for sure. I have a few Indonesian made guitars and I think they're fine.
"Feel" is the real difference. I can add or take out sound if I need to but feel can cause me to really like picking and strumming.
This. I had a squier bullet mustang for about six weeks. It sounded great but the neck was terrible. When I went to the store and tried my Mitchell ms450 I truly understood what "playability actually means.
To anyone reading this; ALWAYS TRY A GUITAR BEFORE YOU BUY IT. Even if it's the same brand in the same price range play something comparable before you buy it.
Great test. I almost got a CV in 2017 when I got my black Tele. What swung it for me was the satin neck on the fender, I found the CV very sticky. But as you say, they are great great guitars, especially for a gigging musician who doesn't want a £1000 telecaster getting bashed
You can always use a sandpaper
@@thebigmanwithwalkingtree7471 I have done that on Harley Bentons, but was twitchy doing to a CV lol
@@yaguitar I had a video about sanding the neck down many years ago haha. :) People either understood what was going on or they called me crazy.
@@intheblues if it works for Zakk Wylde.
I just wish the solo and distortion parts were framed from the same angle so I could learn this whole song a little easier.
The Fender sounds a little bit tighter and doesn’t seem to break up as quickly. But they both sound great! Both are more than acceptable.
Great video, Shane. What do you think the result would be if that Squier had the same pickups as the American Tele?
I'm go'in straight to my Tele and hang a price tag off the neck to see if that help my sound. The Squier had a bit more "pipeline" vibe. Sounded cool.
It depends what the tag is made of though, and how thick the ink is. And the string length to thickness ratio will affect sustain, so watch for that.
@@whatwouldhousedo5136
Your onto something. Tone Tag.
My classic vibe is a good guitar but I always reach for my player Tele first. Great video👊
I just found a Chinese CV 60s sunburst Tele with swapped out Vintage Tele pickups instead of the Toneriders. I've never owned a Tele style guitar before. Really love it. I was in the market for a Mex Tele but there was so much enthusiastic commentary on the CV Teles on youtube that I didn't see too much of a difference. That said, I don't like the Poly finishes and the finish on the neck so these will coming off in the next year or so (a big job, I suspect). I'd like to get it down to either bare wood or the thinnest of black nitro finishes on the body. We'll see.
I think the CV was warmer, and it had more growl or "Raunch" to it, which I like in a tele.
My best friend just purchased the first guitar in 20 years he's like as much as his Kramer DMZ 3000, it's a Classic Vibe 70's Strat and it's great!
Love ny CV 50's tele in butterscotch.
I put a mojotone solderless tele wiring kit in it.
Complete pickup swap is super fast,especially with the vintage tuners.cheers!
I like the fender when its on the clean side and the squier more with dirt.
Seems like the classic vibe is a great guitar! This may have to be my first tele!
Shane, not guitar related but... you always have on awesome hoodies! Where do you get your hoodies?? 😀
I mean ...
For price to value to tone
Well
The Squier holds her own there
Of course if I was Mr Money bags I’d go for that US Telecaster every time
But
I’m not Mr Money bags
So
Squier all day.
mmm it's ok to save and get something your really want !
and be sure to do it when ever you have the money
Money goes anyway..... at least the guitar will stay !
Ps : I mean if you're really serious about guitar ofc
I guess not all musician have a lust for gear ahah
There’s so many variants to consider here. What type of music do I play, jazz, rock, country... Where do I play, bedroom, jammin’ with friends, gigging...
Having owned both of these myself I would say that the difference is a bit Ford vs Ferrari, sure both will get you from A to B and if you were blindfolded you would have a hard time telling one from another just by sitting in it and driving normally........but it’s what it delivers when you need it. What I’m trying to get across is that both are great guitars and can deliver the goods to a degree, but in my experience the higher end models never leave you feeling that there could be more because for the most part there isn’t. And this is where GAS begins. 🤪
the Squier had more twang, a slight bump in the mids and something that makes it sound more percussive and "clankier". I've noticed these characteristics on any kind of guitar- could be cheap, affordable or expensive, and since that's the only thing I care about (along with how it feels in my hands), I'd prefer to get the CV. in fact it sounds very similar to my CV Starcaster, and the neck might be similar, too
Both good but Fender shines a little brighter 👍🔥🎸🦅 BTW loved the backing track and your playing was spot on
Nice playing amd Sound impressive
I bought a 50’s Classic Vibe Tele a few months ago and love it, I’m looking for the perfect amp to go with it, right now I’m eying a Fender Blue’s Jr, any comments on a great amp?
I bought a 2020 CV... the tree string is between the A and D string, the pickguard has 8 holes and the neck pickup is screwed on the pickguard instead of the body! Why they do not have the same characteristics? There is better years for the CV?
Just picked up a second hand virtually new one. It’s fab.
Well I have a CV on the way, so let's see if the CV wins.
I couldn't tell the difference, but I thought when Shane first switched to the Fender, there was more clarity. Maybe just a case of LOUDER= Better. Thanx Shane for your informative and entertaining content
So, if you installed custom shop pickups in a squier, would it sound (almost) as good as a custom shop guitar?
I am thinking of buying my second guitar, but still torn between getting the Squire CV Telecaster or one with double Humbucker and coil split ( like the LTD EC 256 or the Cort G290 ).
Genre is Blues, Classic Rock and there variations.
What do you think ?
I have the Squire Classic vibe 50's Telecaster. It's great! Sounds as good as any.
Got a 2015 China butterscotch blonde CV 50s telecaster . It's perfect in every way.And by the way tone knob is there for a reason .