Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier?

SpinWheelz · 10-16-2009, 08:40 AM

It's like this: Gibson Melody Maker vs. Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster. In all likelihood, I'd pull the neck pickup from the Tele and 'esquire' the thing.

Any thoughts on this move? Have I gone mad? A USA-made no frills guitar for Chinese-made much-lauded one? It's a single-coil Melody Maker in white we're talking about here, not a P90-shod one.

Would you do it?

overdriver · 10-16-2009, 09:06 AM

IMO I dislike MM's so .............. But a squier CV used is cheap enough ya think a person wouldn't have to trade away for it. Then again why not . I do not nor have ever wanted a MM in any way shape or form! I do own a Squier CV. IMO do the trade

overdriver · 10-16-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpinWheelz

It's like this: Gibson Melody Maker vs. Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster.

Any thoughts on this move? Have I gone mad? A USA-made no frills guitar for Chinese-made much-lauded one?

Would you do it?

Some Gibsons models even MIA, are junk so

Yogi · 10-16-2009, 10:57 AM

I have been much more impressed with the CV teles than I have ever been with MMs. If it was me I would do it in a heart beat, they cost about the same new anyway right? IMO a very Low end MIA is not gonna be a much better guitar than a "High End" Korean or Chinese guitar

SpinWheelz · 10-16-2009, 11:04 AM

Thanks for the comments so far, folks. The comments I've been getting are really surprising. I posted this same question at TDPRI and most everyone said, "No, keep the Melody Maker". Here, I'm getting "Lose the Melody Maker, get the Tele"!

What's the world coming to? In any case, it's a bit of a moot point now. I just made an impulse purchase on a Tele. Utter madness. This Melody Maker will have to go now.

Jason · 10-16-2009, 11:07 AM

I recently traded my p90 Melody Maker for an LTD and a cheapo Soundgear bass. It was a cool guitar, but imo wasn't worth the "value" that most people give it. Not when you factor in the incredibly nice Asian guitars you can get for that kind of dough.

overdriver · 10-16-2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpinWheelz

Thanks for the comments so far, folks. The comments I've been getting are really surprising. I posted this same question at TDPRI and most everyone said, "No, keep the Melody Maker". Here, I'm getting "Lose the Melody Maker, get the Tele"!

What's the world coming to? In any case, it's a bit of a moot point now. I just made an impulse purchase on a Tele. Utter madness. This Melody Maker will have to go now.

I will have to check that out . Maybe tdpri MIA snobs , that do not really understsand exactly what kind of junk a MM really is.

overdriver · 10-16-2009, 11:28 AM

Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? - Telecaster Guitar Forum yep thought so. But that one fellow is correct in as much as try one first. And IMO if you really like the MM keep it and save for a used CV.

Leendrix · 10-16-2009, 10:28 PM

Sounds like trading a lump of gold for 16 hot wheels cars. I'm sorry it just doesn't seem like a good trade. Seriously find some other way man, please! FOR THE SAKE OF GIBSON!

overdriver · 10-16-2009, 10:36 PM

MM a lump of Gold

needlespauls · 10-17-2009, 01:04 AM

It would hurt during the exchange, but all said and done, you WILL want to get your hands on that Tele as much as possible! I had to sell my Squier CV to free up some cash and to buy a Cab for my Tiny Terror, but do you know how I acquired my CV Squier? I traded a mint Gibson Flying V Faded for the Squier Classic Vibe 50's Strat and an MXR Carbon Copy. Why not? The V was killing my back when I played it because of the posture it put me in standing or sitting, and the neck was too thin for my taste. I was looking to get about $500 for it, so, $349 for the Squier and gig-bag, and $150 for the Carbon Copy, I presented the trade to a dealer and he did it! The name on the headstock should not be the deciding factor. Having an instrument that works for you and an instrument that is nice (yes the Squier CV is a REAL guitar) is the most important thing!

needlespauls · 10-17-2009, 01:04 AM

Oh, just noticed you went with a different tele. oops. Enjoy lol!

RichCI · 10-17-2009, 01:56 PM

Since you already bought a Tele, I'll save my opinions between it and a Melody Maker. Instead, I'll advise you to leave the neck pup in your Tele rather than "Esquire it." Bridge + neck in a Tele is a beautiful thing.

SpinWheelz · 10-18-2009, 01:36 PM

Cheers. On the contrary, now that I'll be getting a Nashville, I think a mod towards something like this more of what I'm after now:

YouTube - Fender Custom Shop 1959 Stealth Esquire Relic

overdriver · 10-18-2009, 02:00 PM

WTF people need a tele to sound like a strat with 5 way is beyond me . Let alone an Esquier that does. Whatever still better than a MM.

SpinWheelz · 10-18-2009, 03:10 PM

It comes from a few things:
a) a bit of "because I can"
b) the test of versatility
c) a fondness of Strat sounds when the occasion calls for it, but never being able to find a Strat that I like (mainly neck-related)
d) no hardtail Strats to be easily found anywhere
e) the whole "hidden pickups" thing is pretty cool

overdriver · 10-18-2009, 03:19 PM

Each to their own. Congrats. , Necks on most strats are the same as teles. The nashville MIM is the same as the standard strat.

e) the whole "hidden pickups" thing is pretty cool.

? who are ya hidding them from and why?

10-16-2009, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
SpinWheelz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,479 Thanks: 13 Thanked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? It's like this: Gibson Melody Maker vs. Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster. In all likelihood, I'd pull the neck pickup from the Tele and 'esquire' the thing. Any thoughts on this move? Have I gone mad? A USA-made no frills guitar for Chinese-made much-lauded one? It's a single-coil Melody Maker in white we're talking about here, not a P90-shod one. Would you do it?

10-16-2009, 09:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
overdriver V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kanata Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? IMO I dislike MM's so .............. But a squier CV used is cheap enough ya think a person wouldn't have to trade away for it. Then again why not . I do not nor have ever wanted a MM in any way shape or form! I do own a Squier CV. IMO do the trade __________________

10-16-2009, 10:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
Yogi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 660 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? I have been much more impressed with the CV teles than I have ever been with MMs. If it was me I would do it in a heart beat, they cost about the same new anyway right? IMO a very Low end MIA is not gonna be a much better guitar than a "High End" Korean or Chinese guitar __________________ Fall mountains... just don't fall on me...

10-16-2009, 11:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
SpinWheelz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,479 Thanks: 13 Thanked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? Thanks for the comments so far, folks. The comments I've been getting are really surprising. I posted this same question at TDPRI and most everyone said, "No, keep the Melody Maker". Here, I'm getting "Lose the Melody Maker, get the Tele"! What's the world coming to? In any case, it's a bit of a moot point now. I just made an impulse purchase on a Tele. Utter madness. This Melody Maker will have to go now.

10-16-2009, 11:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jason Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 12,975 Thanks: 84 Thanked 91 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? I recently traded my p90 Melody Maker for an LTD and a cheapo Soundgear bass. It was a cool guitar, but imo wasn't worth the "value" that most people give it. Not when you factor in the incredibly nice Asian guitars you can get for that kind of dough. __________________

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10-16-2009, 11:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
overdriver V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kanata Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? - Telecaster Guitar Forum yep thought so. But that one fellow is correct in as much as try one first. And IMO if you really like the MM keep it and save for a used CV. __________________

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Leendrix Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 130 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? Sounds like trading a lump of gold for 16 hot wheels cars. I'm sorry it just doesn't seem like a good trade. Seriously find some other way man, please! FOR THE SAKE OF GIBSON! __________________ You want Metal? You want Jazz? You want Rock? Visit www.MySpace.com/LeeChavezMusic

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needlespauls V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston area Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 37 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? It would hurt during the exchange, but all said and done, you WILL want to get your hands on that Tele as much as possible! I had to sell my Squier CV to free up some cash and to buy a Cab for my Tiny Terror, but do you know how I acquired my CV Squier? I traded a mint Gibson Flying V Faded for the Squier Classic Vibe 50's Strat and an MXR Carbon Copy. Why not? The V was killing my back when I played it because of the posture it put me in standing or sitting, and the neck was too thin for my taste. I was looking to get about $500 for it, so, $349 for the Squier and gig-bag, and $150 for the Carbon Copy, I presented the trade to a dealer and he did it! The name on the headstock should not be the deciding factor. Having an instrument that works for you and an instrument that is nice (yes the Squier CV is a REAL guitar) is the most important thing! __________________ needlespauls-"King of awful MLP usernames." http://Myspace.com/ElPrivates

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needlespauls V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston area Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 37 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? Oh, just noticed you went with a different tele. oops. Enjoy lol! __________________ needlespauls-"King of awful MLP usernames." http://Myspace.com/ElPrivates

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RichCI Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? Since you already bought a Tele, I'll save my opinions between it and a Melody Maker. Instead, I'll advise you to leave the neck pup in your Tele rather than "Esquire it." Bridge + neck in a Tele is a beautiful thing. __________________ My Home Page & Guitar Gear "If beer and women aren't the answer, then you're asking the wrong questions." - Anonymous

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overdriver V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kanata Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? WTF people need a tele to sound like a strat with 5 way is beyond me . Let alone an Esquier that does. Whatever still better than a MM. __________________

10-18-2009, 03:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
SpinWheelz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,479 Thanks: 13 Thanked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? It comes from a few things: a) a bit of "because I can" b) the test of versatility c) a fondness of Strat sounds when the occasion calls for it, but never being able to find a Strat that I like (mainly neck-related) d) no hardtail Strats to be easily found anywhere e) the whole "hidden pickups" thing is pretty cool

10-18-2009, 03:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
overdriver V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kanata Posts: 5,445 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Q: Trade my Gibson for a Squier? Each to their own. Congrats. , Necks on most strats are the same as teles. The nashville MIM is the same as the standard strat. e) the whole "hidden pickups" thing is pretty cool. ? who are ya hidding them from and why? __________________

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