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Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar - 2 Color Sunburst

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Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Lake Placid Blue

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Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Olympic White

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Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Fiesta Red

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Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar - 2 Color Sunburst, Dent & Scratch

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Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Fiesta Red, Dent & Scratch

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RCB from California

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Finally, an amazing Squier Strat!!!

Quality:

Other than the Classic Vibes 50's tele and 60's strat, you will not find a better guitar in the price range! In-fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a guitar that plays this well for twice the money! This model easily compares to Fender's MIM (Made In Mexico) line, and, don't laugh, you can compare the tone of this guitar to some of their American strats. In-fact, to my ear, this sounds better than most MIM's strats and some American strats!

Sound:

The tone is highly resonant, sustains well, is acoustically loud, vibrant, and clear as a bell!!! Tons of bass, a wide open mid-range and classic Fender chimmey highs! What impresses me is that the tone is loud and clear from the first fret to the 21st fret.

Reliability:

I just got the guitar. So, I can't say. But, I do know Squier products hold up quite well over time and this guitar appears to be one of their best builds. So, it should out-live me by a long-shot!

Overall:

Shockingly good! The first one that arrived shouldn't have left the factory, but it did. As usual, no questions asked! American Musical immediately exchanged the guitar and the exchange guitar, again, is shockingly good!

Playability and Feel:

The neck on this one is perfect. It's not too thin and not too fat. My fingers just fall into place all over the fret board! The pickups respond to subtle technique like some of the best, most expensive pickups I've ever played! All of the controls function perfectly!

Tone:

...you will cream over the 2/4 positions. Classic Fender strat quack. The bridge, middle, and neck pickups are shielded quite well so there's minimal single coil noise that is fixed easily via rolling off the volume a bit or engaging a noise gate, typical of all single coil strats, but this one is the most quiet but clear and articulate single coil configuration I've ever played! If you're looking for the classic strat sound, this is it!

Finish:

The paint is perfect! Instead of a thick, heavy coat of paint that muffles the tone, this one has the perfect amount of paint to allow the guitar's tone to breathe and resonate extremely well!

Action:

The action out of the box was extremely playable! The intonation was a bit off, but it appears they actually invested a lot of time in setting this one up at the factory.

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Do you own this product?:

Absolutely!!!

Date submitted:

11-17-10

Phillip Jones from York, S.C. USA

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The best " bang for the buck " guitar on the market !

Quality:

The Classic Vibe line has build quality that FAR more expensive guitars do not. The finish is perfect, the frets are well dressed, and the tuners hold tune very well.

Sound:

Although I plan to upgrade the pickups and electronics, the stock material is VERY useable. It sounds like, well, a Strat !

Reliability:

I have only had it for a month but I would think it should last a lifetime.

Overall:

I have owned this guitar for 1 month now and just cannot say enough good things about it. I have been a Les Paul player for years. I have owned USA Fender, MIM Fender, and USA G&L; I play this guitar more than I EVER played any of the other models.

Playability and Feel:

This is where the CV 50s shines. It has the most comfortable neck profile of ANY Strat that I've ever owned at ANY price point. It is fast and so easy to play; I have to make myself put it down !

Tone:

As I mentioned; I have plans to upgrade the pups but the stock models are very useable. They sound like most stock Fender pickups to my years; while they definantly have that Fender " twang ", they can be a bit " piercing " when playing in the upper frets.

Finish:

The finish was perfect. I have the Lake Placid Blue model and there is not one flaw.

Action:

As I bought mine second-hand in mint condition I cannot speak of the factory set-up but that is all up to each individuals tastes anyway. Most guys will tweak any guitar they buy.

Skill Level:

Semi-Pro

Do you own this product?:

yes

Date submitted:

12-11-2011

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Model Options: View More Images Overall Ratings: 5.0 5 Review (s) - 10 Rating (s) Product Description of: Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar; Unmistakable ’50s-era Fender! Squier's Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster is bursting with ’50s-era Fender tone. This 50s Strat has a body made from tough alder and is graced with a choice of period-correct finishes. The Squier Classic Vibe Strat utilizes a gloss-maple neck with a vintage-tint and a 21 fret maple fingerboard with a modern 9.5 inch neck radius. Using a custom set of Alnico III single-coil pickups you will hear all the vintage 50s tonality come pouring from this powerful instrument. Clear and bright with terrific sustain, the custom staggered pole-pieces give this Strat an unbeatable string-to-string balance. 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Discussion: I've been playing Fenders for a time now..and I havea very above average memory for details..my 1st Strat experience was a '69 Strat in 1970..rosewood with a plastic layered feel..pickups were midrangey and deep sounding...since then USA,Japan, Phillipines,played all over with all types of Fenders even in Mexico with their custom shop hybrids, my question is how do the Alnico3 pups relate in sound,feel and sustain...I don't recall any A3's along the way..and in recent days (20years or so)always the A2's A5's,I'm sold on getting a new 50's vibe Squier it'll be my 1st,so if anyone can answer my inquiry it would be gratefully appreciated!!Thanx!!! 1 Click here to add a discussion for this item	Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar - 2 Color Sunburst Item #: FEN 0303000 503 In Stock! Order now, ships today! 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AMS saves you 52% MSRP: $579.99 $279.95 Quantity: Minimum Item Quantity 1 is required to purchase. Item Quantity exceeds the limit -1 . Questions? Feel free to Call or Chat. Important Additional Info Manual Parts and Wiring Diagram 180 KB Customer Review Rate and Review this Product: 5 people wrote reviews 10 people rated this item RCB from California Overall Ranking: Overall: Sound: Quality: Reliability: Action: Finish: Playability: Tone: Subject: Finally, an amazing Squier Strat!!! Quality: Other than the Classic Vibes 50's tele and 60's strat, you will not find a better guitar in the price range! In-fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a guitar that plays this well for twice the money! This model easily compares to Fender's MIM (Made In Mexico) line, and, don't laugh, you can compare the tone of this guitar to some of their American strats. In-fact, to my ear, this sounds better than most MIM's strats and some American strats! Sound: The tone is highly resonant, sustains well, is acoustically loud, vibrant, and clear as a bell!!! Tons of bass, a wide open mid-range and classic Fender chimmey highs! What impresses me is that the tone is loud and clear from the first fret to the 21st fret. Reliability: I just got the guitar. So, I can't say. But, I do know Squier products hold up quite well over time and this guitar appears to be one of their best builds. So, it should out-live me by a long-shot! Overall: Shockingly good! The first one that arrived shouldn't have left the factory, but it did. As usual, no questions asked! American Musical immediately exchanged the guitar and the exchange guitar, again, is shockingly good! Playability and Feel: The neck on this one is perfect. It's not too thin and not too fat. My fingers just fall into place all over the fret board! The pickups respond to subtle technique like some of the best, most expensive pickups I've ever played! All of the controls function perfectly! Tone: ...you will cream over the 2/4 positions. Classic Fender strat quack. The bridge, middle, and neck pickups are shielded quite well so there's minimal single coil noise that is fixed easily via rolling off the volume a bit or engaging a noise gate, typical of all single coil strats, but this one is the most quiet but clear and articulate single coil configuration I've ever played! If you're looking for the classic strat sound, this is it! Finish: The paint is perfect! Instead of a thick, heavy coat of paint that muffles the tone, this one has the perfect amount of paint to allow the guitar's tone to breathe and resonate extremely well! Action: The action out of the box was extremely playable! The intonation was a bit off, but it appears they actually invested a lot of time in setting this one up at the factory. Skill Level: Intermediate Do you own this product?: Absolutely!!! Date submitted: 11-17-10 Phillip Jones from York, S.C. USA Overall Ranking: Price: Overall: Sound: Quality: Reliability: Action: Finish: Playability: Tone: Subject: The best " bang for the buck " guitar on the market ! Quality: The Classic Vibe line has build quality that FAR more expensive guitars do not. The finish is perfect, the frets are well dressed, and the tuners hold tune very well. Sound: Although I plan to upgrade the pickups and electronics, the stock material is VERY useable. It sounds like, well, a Strat ! Reliability: I have only had it for a month but I would think it should last a lifetime. Overall: I have owned this guitar for 1 month now and just cannot say enough good things about it. I have been a Les Paul player for years. I have owned USA Fender, MIM Fender, and USA G&L; I play this guitar more than I EVER played any of the other models. Playability and Feel: This is where the CV 50s shines. It has the most comfortable neck profile of ANY Strat that I've ever owned at ANY price point. It is fast and so easy to play; I have to make myself put it down ! Tone: As I mentioned; I have plans to upgrade the pups but the stock models are very useable. They sound like most stock Fender pickups to my years; while they definantly have that Fender " twang ", they can be a bit " piercing " when playing in the upper frets. Finish: The finish was perfect. I have the Lake Placid Blue model and there is not one flaw. Action: As I bought mine second-hand in mint condition I cannot speak of the factory set-up but that is all up to each individuals tastes anyway. Most guys will tweak any guitar they buy. Skill Level: Semi-Pro Do you own this product?: yes Date submitted: 12-11-2011 Read all reviews