I’m Liking This Guitar More Than I Thought I Would – Squier Classic Vibe 50s Strat
Today I #review the #Squier Classic Vibe 50s #Stratocaster – is this the strat that will win my heart?
Here’s the official spec: https://www.fender.com/en-GB/gifts-for-musicians/classic-vibe-50s-stratocaster/0374005540.html
And here’s my 1st impressions video: https://youtu.be/b7z4vFPBz2Q
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Originally posted by UC2x0TRN8ndyLaMtkY9TKWlw at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppfKqXjaPB4
I really like my cv 50s , I'm more of a P90 fella but ya , the chime of the strat really is a thing ❤
I felt the same way you did, I find the T-style guitars more comfortable, and more familiar. That could be because my first guitar was a T-style guitar. But being a huge Hendrix fan, and 2 dozen other S-style guitar players, I mostly play my Strat. I recarved the neck, as I have medium-sized hands but small-sized fingers, so I made it as close to a G&L 'Slim-C' profile I could, and I have been really loving it ever since. I like to have both, both are very versatile, the T-style body and the S-style body, you can play almost anything with either of them.
Copyright wombles ????
They are great guitars, I had a 50s sunburst one a few years ago that you featured on the channel but it had to go after it got dropped by the wife.
Picking up a new player 2 HSS today though to cure my Strat itch
Wish i could get a decent classic vibe never had any luck with em
Cant understad u people at all these swiers are all right but they are shitw compared to the real american and japan guitars its common sence these are just cheap guutars do yourselves a favour buy the real thing and these people who make these silly vidios comparing cheap to the ecpemcive ones comparing them to the real ones jesus christ thats why the real ones arw best u pay for tge qwality and thats it if you buy cheap u het cheap but dont try and compare th e cheap with the expencive one these sqwiers are toys to the real thing
Really like the middle pickup sound
Couldn't you just take out one of the springs.
I order one, wait, get exited, there was the day my new gem arrived! But after two days one fret came loose….. next day another! No, Fender is s…! ????
Great opening jam,, you certainly seem to have overcome your prior hand injury. Superb !
Any advantage of upgrading to the CTS pots for the vibe?
Classic Vibe models are not bad…I own a Squier FSR Custom Tele Baritone..the only thing I'm not crazy about is the glossy neck. Much prefer satin.. I know it's possible to sand the neck but I'm not so sure I want to just in case I decide to sell it one day.
Interesting, I believe the older ones was better. I will stick with my Strat plus, and my Tokia 64 reissue. Good Vid John
CV range is great!
Who's that look alike with the Strat, and what did he do with John?
Just joking, and I am very glad that you have come around to things "Stratospheric". ????
Sounding like Jonh Mayer "Who did you think I was" ???? Carefeul now ????????
I don’t know if it’s all the shininess, all the lacquer but it looks cheap.
This or a Jet?
This Strat sounds really good with overdrive especially. Clean sounds are great too which is the norm with Fenders/Squiers, but Strats usually get a bad rap with overdrive. This one sounds excellent.
Your CV 50s sounds so good thru the BLuG but then doesn't everything! I'm glad I'm not shopping for a Strat right now, too many options- Sire just same out with the awesome S5, there's the Jets, and the new Player IIs, the CVs and so much more, plus good used deals.
Shame they made the trem spacing and six screws, 2mm narrower than a Mex or USA or MIJ Strat. Doh!
How does this guitar compare to the silver Jet Strat you reviewed 10 months ago John?
It sounds like a better guitar than my Fender Player Strat
Nice solo work (shouty bits) sir ????
Very nice review of this Classic Vibe
Can you show us how you will change the trem springs ? My Classic Vibe has a stiff trem
I notice you're using a cable again. Problem with the wireless? Nice guitar, shows excellent value for money.
As my uncle Rod would say “you wear it well” it suits you and will do a job. What’s not to like ????????♂️
TBH John that was a phenomenal tone that you got out of that. Really open and airy, but suitably heavy when it had to be…. think it's a keeper!
Has the world turned upside down? John likes Strats and after years of playing Epi Dots, LP’s and Strats, I play Teles and a Yamaha Revstar. Like they say, “Variety is the spice of life”. Oh, and just an observation, the neck pickup sounded a little tinny when cranked, but smoother when you brought the volume down. But that bridge pickup really does rock!
I love strats, les Pauls and telecasters.
I like all 3 in different ways but…
I always come back to the strat. It's just so damn comfortable to play and does most styles with a bit of tweaking ????
Nice in-depth review, John. I was disappointed with your 'first look' video, when you kept saying "well, it is what it is", implying that it was a poor imitation of the US Strat. So pleased you've started to come around (and I'm a recent convert, having bought CV 50 Strat and a CV 60 Tele after 40 years of only playing my Les Paul).
Ive just bought a classic vibe 70s telecaster and thought that fretboard was slightly rolled too
Great info about the strat John, you have it well setup and sorted. Really like your tee shirt too. ????????
For when only a Strat sound will do. I'm really liking both my Tease St-1 and 60s CV Squier strat for the same reason: quack!!
i can see a Tortoise Shell pick guard comming soon ????????
I have a MIM strat, you're definitely right about the fret sprout. Plus the 5 position switch is option overload for me. To use too a 3 position switch.
Sure wish it weighed just 1lb less with my bad back 'n knees, y'know….
She’s a beauty
Looks and sounds right…… Nice one John! (Now…the question that comes to my mind…How do you like the Strat when compared to the PRS SE CE24?)
They use Tonerider pickups the Classics I believe and those readings are right for output. I have used them in ST builds. The Vibe ST is super.
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It’s a keeper John, I predicted it!????????????