Squier Classic Vibe Series

[needlespauls]

First off, I"ll get it out of the way, I love Squiers!!!! The good ones anyways. I have a Vintage Modified P Bass and if there was a saying that was ten light years over "bang for the buck", this bass would be it.
This Classic Vibe series is even better. I played a 50's Duo Sonic that was so resonant, light, playable, great sounding, and PERFECT that it was scary!!!! Also a two tone sunburst 50's Strat. SAME THING!!!! This seems to be the consensus for these guitars from all the reviews and raves I've been seeing on these. I was just blown away. I'm waiting for the 50's Tele to come in, and if its as nice as these two others, I'm going to buy it. SERIOUSLY!!!
These guitars are going to cause a shake up in what other manufacturers offer in options and quality in this "low-end" part of the market. At this point from what I've seen that is as good as this series is PRS SE, St. Blues, Schecter, Reverend, and some MIM Fenders. And these are mid-level guitars. And the only thing that puts these guitars in the "next level" of market category is that they have more features in them. You simply will not find a better quality/dollar ratio out there!!! Don't believe me????? Get your hands on one, then decide. Yup they really are that good.

[overdriver]

Hope to see a CVtele soon myself. Let me know when ya get bro.

[lexluthier]

I played a bunch of the 50's CV Squiers. One that I tried was incredible, the rest were just OK.

[overdriver]

Originally Posted by lexluthier

I played a bunch of the 50's CV Squiers. One that I tried was incredible, the rest were just OK.

Thats usually the case with any model guitar from any manufacture. IMO

[Yogi]

I Have a CV 50's and 60's strat. I love them both. Best guitar you can get for 300 IMO. Check them out:

YouTube - Squier Classic Vibe 50's and 60's strat demo

[coldsteal2]

I saw a squire at the music store today
that was absolutely beautiful.
Looked like a custom shop guitar but had
Squire on the head,
It was Cherry sunburst with fender noisless pickups
i was blown away

[djwilbanks]

I'm seriously considering one of these for my next guitar. And after reading all the reviews on them I'm considering them even more.

[JasonC]

That 60's strat sounds effing sweet!

[coldsteal2]

The 60's strat sounds the best, even better
than his $1,500 strat

[needlespauls]

Originally Posted by Yogi

I Have a CV 50's and 60's strat. I love them both. Best guitar you can get for 300 IMO. Check them out:

YouTube - Squier Classic Vibe 50's and 60's strat demo

Yogi whats up man!! I like the demos, thanks for that!!! I've only played the Duo Sonic and the 50's Strat so far, and I want both!! and the Tele, which I haven't seen yet. I'm inclined to hold out for the Tele where it is the old-school Pine body, 3 barrell saddle brass bridge, and that gorgeous Trans-Blonde color. BUT, how can you argue with the versatility of a Strat that is as nice as this, and at $299???? Is Fender/Squier nuts??? Again, great job, and feel free to fill us in with update reviews anytime.

[Yogi]

I've played the Duo Sonic too. Its very nice guitar, just not my cup of tea. The short 24" scale throws me off, but it was a very well made guitar. I just wish they would have tinted the neck like they did on the strats and the Tele. My next guitar is either going to be an Epi dot or CV tele. I want to try one, but they are constantly sold out everywhere

[needlespauls]

Yogi!! I think it just may be the 50's Strat instead of the Tele that I go with!!! GFS makes a drop in bridge/full size steel block for $40. Have you seen it and do you think its necessary? My dealer just sold their Strat and Duo, so hopefully they get more in by the time I scratch up the dough.

[Yogi]

I know some people have complained about the block size, but I thinks its fine like it is, but thats just my opinion. These whammys can take made abuse and stay in tune like crazy

[classic]

I've just read a review from a German musician who had checked several Vibe Teles ... and bought one of these ...
He was cheering about weight, resonance (he could test several guitars) and playability and sound ... and decided to buy a Strat additionally !!!!
Others were reporting the same ...

[overdriver]

Originally Posted by needlespauls

Yogi!! I think it just may be the 50's Strat instead of the Tele that I go with!!! GFS makes a drop in bridge/full size steel block for $40. Have you seen it and do you think its necessary? My dealer just sold their Strat and Duo, so hopefully they get more in by the time I scratch up the dough.

Better steel block GOOD, small skinny zinc block BAD, well IMO if ya don't use the trem and run her flush (blocked) Ah doesn't matter much GFS 40 $ cheap enough.