Granted, I was playing through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2 X 12, which is known for its ample bottom, so that probably could account for the lack of twang. It’s there, but it is definitely not as pronounced as I was expecting. It’s very resonant, and it is not a bright-sounding wood, which probably accounts for the lack of “Tele” twang. A lot of this can probably be attributed to the solid pine body. But unlike its American cousin, this Classic Vibe Tele has a slightly different tone, and that is not a bad thing at all. If I didn’t know better, I’d swear this was an American Tele based upon the quality of tones it produces. This is where the Classic Vibe Tele stands head and shoulder above the rest.
I’ve played a lot of guitars – especially “budget” guitars, but one thing that seems to be a common theme among the bargain guitars is that lots of them look great, but plug them in, and they’re less than – ahem – inspiring. I also love that black pick guard that provides a very cool contrast to the blonde body finish! Nice! Of course, only time will tell how well this instrument holds up, but from what I can tell from this brand-new specimen, it appears it’ll be be a long-lived instrument. It was obvious that despite this being a “bargain” brand, great care was put into building this instrument. The frets were well-dressed, if a little small, and I could detect nary a burr or sharp edge. The blonde, vintage finish was luscious, and the 9.5″ radius vintage C-shape neck, with its gloss finish was perfect. The guitar I played today was so well-made, I could’ve sworn that it was an American Tele. After last year’s price hike, I had lost hope that Fender would be able to produce anything that was inexpensive that had decent quality and sound, but I stand completely corrected, especially after the price drop of the Champ 600 down to $149, and now, this little secret, the Squier Classic Vibe Tele. I’ve found the guitar: It’s the Squier Classic Vibe Tele! If you don’t look at the headstock, you could swear you’re playing a regular Fender Tele! But this one has a great sound all its own. As I’ve gotten older, my back has started to get a bit sensitive, and gigging with heavy guitars can sometimes be – literally – a real pain! So I’ve been looking for a lighter alternative that would give me a good range of sounds, from great cleans to hot grind when I need it, and something that I could comfortably gig with and not worry about throwing out my back. Tone Bone Score: 5.0 – Not sure if I’ve ever rated a Fender product my highest rating, but that’s how good this guitar is!īeing the eternal optimist, I’m always looking for ways to turn a negative into a positive.
Pickups: 2 Custom-Style Vintage Tele Pickups with Alnico 3 magnets.But hell! At this price, you can buy two and be way ahead of the game! The bridge pickup is nicely “trebly,” but not piercing at all! The thin, 50’s-style C-shape neck is to die for!Ĭons: This is just a minor nit, and nothing to give points off, but the frets are a little small, and with heavy use, they’ll wear down. Pros: Spectacular, lush cleans from the neck pickup. This guitar backs up its great looks with great sound and playability! Summary: Finally! An inexpensive guitar that isn’t just a pretty face like many cheapo guitars. Squier By Fender Classic Vibe Telecaster 50’s
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