LarryUK Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Anyone got one? I've seen a local ad for one and it's only £60. Is it worth it for just playing around on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatstrat Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Yes. In fact I have the same model in the pic. I have over the years owned American Fenders, Mexican Fenders, and Squiers from several different MFG origins. Both Strats and Telecasters. And IMO the Squire Telecasters are the Squier model that most closely represent the "real" Fender feel and sound. Most of the Squire Strats, except the early Mexican ones, are scaled down and much lighter guitars. But the Squire Telecasters are of similar size & weight to real McCoy and definitely have that real Telecaster feel, tone & twang. The main differences is that instead of a bridge where the strings attach through the body as in a real Tele. They attach directly to the bridge on the Squire Tele. And of course cheaper pick ups. If you want a Telecaster and can't afford the real thing, IMO you will be well satisfied w/the Squire Tele. Especially if you upgrade the pups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Fender Squire Tele is the bottom of the barrel cheapest guitar they make in America , I bought the kids one for them to learn on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi Mac Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 That's the model I want and I'm toying with the idea of picking one up cheap either 2nd hand or on eBay... I got my daughter a Squire Classic Vibe 60's Strat and was pleasantly surprised with the quality and sound. I hear much of the same for contemporary Teles... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Yes. I, too, have exactly the same model as in the pic. There is a considerable difference in the output from the p'ups - the neck is far lower (at least it is on my example) - so in a stage situation it wouldn't be ideal but that aside? No complaints whatsoever. Sure; the switch is flimsy and the tuners could be better but for mucking around on it's pretty perfect. The satin-finish of the neck also glosses up with a bit of use and believe it or not it's the nicest maple 'board I've ever experienced on a Fender. FWIW back in the '80s I had one of the bound Tele Custom re-issues and, IMX, the Squier one does pretty much all that the R-I did. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Guy in my band has the Classic Vibe Squire Tele and it's a very nice guitar. The pickups are quite hot is my only complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 The lead player for one of the hottest bands down here plays a Squire Tele...great sound, and very versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I bought the Classic Vibe 50's version which looks like the picture you posted. I added a P90 at the Neck & a B5 Bigsby. I bought it to experiment with this Setup. If I liked it, and I really do, I was going to buy an American Standard Tele & do the same Mods. A new Custom Shop version of this Guitar costs about $4400.00. This Guitar plays and sounds so good I don't need to. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 The main differences is that instead of a bridge where the strings attach through the body as in a real Tele. They attach directly to the bridge on the Squire Tele. The Squier Classic Vibe series have the string-thru-body bridge. I also have a Squier Vintage Modified model that has the bridge with the strings thru the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfrets Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 The Squier Classic Vibe series have the string-thru-body bridge. I also have a Squier Vintage Modified model that has the bridge with the strings thru the body. Yes, that's correct. I believe the one pictured above is an Affintiy series. I've been looking for one of the Butterscotch Pine-bodied CVs (the original Teles were Pine), but can't find one locally to check out. Not being a real Fender guy, I'm really picky about what I'm buying. Actually thought I didn't like Strats at all until I built my own, so they're not a guitar I'd chance buying online. Yes, I know...my inner "Old Fart" is showing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 £60 = yes! I got a Strat copy for £30 once - the neck was a bit clubby down at the headstock but it sounded fine...wish I'd kept it for slide.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Fender Squire Tele is the bottom of the barrel cheapest guitar they make in America , I bought the kids one for them to learn on. They have never made a Squier in America. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I saw an early 1980's Japanese one the other day - they were a good thing. tricky word to spell is Squier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 They have never made a Squier in America. rct Not true. There were some made in 1989-1990. Not sure how many or how rare - but they do exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 The Tele is in a local ad. I'm going to see it today. Also, I've won a bid on eBay for an acoustic. I often bid on things just to take a chance. It worked this time. The guitar is a Caraya. I won it for £26, so it's no loss whatever it's like. I often look at cheap guitars with a view to buying them and giving them to local schools, so the kids have a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Not true. There were some made in 1989-1990. Not sure how many or how rare - but they do exist. I know, I remember that. They weren't made here is alls I'm sayin here. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I know, I remember that. They weren't made here is alls I'm sayin here. I wasn't sure so I looked it up. I'd heard of some American made Squiers. I think they lost the Fuji Gen agreement and had to fill some demand so they made them here for a year or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatstrat Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 A back home friend of mine who now has a gig leading a blues house band in the Nashville area plays a Mexican Squire as his #1. axe. Check the 1st pic. http://www.reverbnation.com/page_object/page_object_photos/artist_1380047 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I wasn't sure so I looked it up. I'd heard of some American made Squiers. I think they lost the Fuji Gen agreement and had to fill some demand so they made them here for a year or two. I know about them. Some of the early Japanese guitars had the same decal on them. What's funny about them is that the decal de-values them in the eyes of Crafted In Japan fanboys. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 What's funny about them is that the decal de-values them in the eyes of Crafted In Japan fanboys. Beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 1422240935[/url]' post='1620479']Why are you debating a $200 guitar? Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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