Members Monkeybot Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 I've seen some good reviews of this guitar and I actually touched one today. They seem to be a cut above the usual $350 guitar. Anyone play/own one? I was looking for something new to goof around with (I'm perfectly happy with my American Standard Tele, Jazzmaster, Rick, Casino, etc. - but I'm a bit bored...) It's a pretty guitar and seems really solid - The Squire name is the only thing that makes me apprehensive. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idhindsight Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'm lookin at them too. I was over at the Telecaster forum and those guys just love em. I'm thinking I will get a used one for around 250 and drop some newpups in it. There are some good clips on YouTube, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wulver Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'd consider them beyond-budget guitar, yes. Don't be apprehensive over the headstock name. However, I MIGHT wait a little bit, we've got two new Classic Vibe Teles on the way, a 60s Tele Custom with binding and a 60s mahogany Thinline Tele. Should expand your options a bit, heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Norcal_GIT_r Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 I love mine. Here's a video of it with new pickups.[YOUTUBE]slXg6-unUzw[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Caleb Knockin Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 Man... I just bought the white one, I want the 60s one with the body binding. Beautiful guitars, and they play really well too. I love the Strats as well, and I'm not a Strat man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 love the Classic Vibe Tele. Have not tried the Vintage Modified tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 I has one. I like the Classic Vibe better. Mine's for sale, cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 great video Bryan... now i want a Tele again:facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vespertine Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 I have one of those and all I can say is... it's fantastic. Nothing about it feels/looks/sounds cheap.. honestly it's one of the best deals I've gotten, so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yogi_Sizzle Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 wait do you mean the Vintage Modified or Classic Vibe Tele? The classic Vibe line is amazing. I own one of the CV 50s Strats, and it gets equal play time with My CS 65 NOS, '81, and John Mayer strat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cogdog Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 I played the Classic Vibe 50's and 60's Strat and the Tele a few monthes back. I think they are worth every penny! They were all perfect looking too, not a flaw to find, the QC seems great from the factory. I liked the 50's Strat and the 50's Tele the best. I'd say go for it man, its a sure bet. Here's the new Classic Vibe Tele Custom: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vintage55 Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'd rather get a Squier... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheBlueStrat Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 I bought the Classic Vibe 60s Strat a month ago, and it is the best strat I've ever played. Great for the money, and it worth at least twice what it goes for. I would not expect the Telecasters to be any different, although everyone raves about the 50s Tele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Monkeybot Posted January 16, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 The one I was looking at was the Squire Classic Vibe - The white one with the pine body (or so I was told). I almost went back today to get it. The best advice here was to wait so see what else comes out. I'm going to get a new guitar in 2010 (and I'm thinking about building a JM) and I've always wanted a Tele thinline- I was pretty surprised about how good that Squire seemed for a cheap $350. Even with new pups it seems like a steal (and I actually have a couple of Tele pups around here somewhere that I could drop in). Gonna keep looking, but, man, that thing kept calling my name today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yogi_Sizzle Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 No need to change the stock pickups they are tonerider hot classics, which cost about $100 a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vintage55 Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 Get a real CV...get a Squier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BG76 Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 No need to change the stock pickups they are tonerider hot classics, which cost about $100 a set. I agree. I played one and thought it was pretty nice, but I already have a bunch of teles. Spend some time with the stock pickups and chances are you'll find there is no reason to swap them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jamdogg Posted January 16, 2010 Members Share Posted January 16, 2010 I agree. I played one and thought it was pretty nice, but I already have a bunch of teles.Spend some time with the stock pickups and chances are you'll find there is no reason to swap them out. I keep tellin' myself Ima swap that neck pup out since its already routed for a HB, but it sounds to good as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BG76 Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 I keep tellin' myself Ima swap that neck pup out since its already routed for a HB, but it sounds to good as is. A big mistake I see over and over are people buying a guitar and swapping everything. I have to say, in all my years of playing I haven't swapped pickups that many times. I only do if I get something used and the pickups are wrong (I bought my 330 with Super Distortions and put P-90s for example) or if I build something and need pickups in it. 9 times out of 10 people feel they need to 'upgrade' when the stock stuff properly adjusted and given a chance will perform as good/better then whatever you put in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. P Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 A big mistake I see over and over are people buying a guitar and swapping everything.I have to say, in all my years of playing I haven't swapped pickups that many times. I only do if I get something used and the pickups are wrong (I bought my 330 with Super Distortions and put P-90s for example) or if I build something and need pickups in it.9 times out of 10 people feel they need to 'upgrade' when the stock stuff properly adjusted and given a chance will perform as good/better then whatever you put in there. Aint that the truth. I've learned that the hard way over the years! Mind you, if you were to come across a 1959 Gibson P90, I guess you might be tempted to whack it into something? Probably better than leaving it on the shelf next to the condiments in yer kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rich4Once Posted January 17, 2010 Members Share Posted January 17, 2010 A big mistake I see over and over are people buying a guitar and swapping everything.I have to say, in all my years of playing I haven't swapped pickups that many times. I only do if I get something used and the pickups are wrong (I bought my 330 with Super Distortions and put P-90s for example) or if I build something and need pickups in it.9 times out of 10 people feel they need to 'upgrade' when the stock stuff properly adjusted and given a chance will perform as good/better then whatever you put in there. I disagree, although you should live with something for a while before making a change...you never know, what's in there may grow on you. Unless that growth is a fungus, it should be given a chance. Having said that, I instantly hated the Gibson 500/496 pickups that came in my Explorer, so changing those only took as long as it took Bill Lawrence to make and ship my L-500s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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