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Which do you own?
Poll ended at Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:00 pm
Classic Vibe Tele 60%  60%  [ 3 ]
Vintage Modified Tele 40%  40%  [ 2 ]
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Post subject: Classic Vibe vs Vintage Modified
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:00 pm
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One of my close friend's grandson has been taking lessons for a couple of months and needs a better student guitar.

I was hoping to hear from those of you that own these Squier models what you like about them and what are the pros and cons between the both models? I've noted in Bold, some of the differences on paper.

Thanks in advance!

Classic Vibe :

Body: Pine
Finish: Polyester
Neck: 1-Piece Maple, Modern "C" Shape
Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5" (241 mm)
Frets: 21, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Nut Width: 1.65" (42 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Tuning Keys: Vintage style tuning machines
Bridge: Vintage style Tele bridge plate w/brass barrel saddles
Pickguard: 1-ply black
Neck pickup: Custom Telecaster pickup (AlNiCo III)
Bridge pickup: Custom Telecaster pickup (AlNiCo III)
Pickup switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Controls: Volume, Tone

Vintage Modified :

Category: Semi-Hollow Electric
Body: Alder (polyurethane finish)
Neck: Maple, C-shaped (glass polyurethane finish)
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale: Length 24-3/4"
Width At Nut: 1.650 (42 Mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Die-Cast
Bridge: Vintage Six-Saddle String-Through Body
Pickguard: 3-ply parchment
Pickups: Duncan Designed™ TE-101 (Neck And Bridge) Pickup Switching: Three-Way Switching
Position 1—Bridge Pickup
Position 2—Middle Pickup
Position 3—Neck Pickup
Controls: One Volume, One Tone
Strings 9-42
Unique Features: Semi-Acoustic Construction, Distinctive F-Hole Design, Top-hat blade switch tip, 24-3/4" scale length

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Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:06 pm
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If you're talking about the VM thinline, I can tell you it is an amazing playing guitar. Nicely built too. That ought to broaden this student playing a bit too. Sadly, I don't own it... yet. I have played though.

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VM's are fantastic for the $$$. I haven't played a classic vibe, but hear they are good. I also have a standard series Squier and it is an exceptional value.

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Yes, I was referring to the VM thinline. So there won't be anymore confusion, here are the 2 guitars in question :


The Classic Vibe Tele (vintage tuners, brass saddles) :

http://www.squierguitars.com/products/s ... 0303025507


...and the Vintage Modified Thinline :

http://www.squierguitars.com/products/s ... 0301240544

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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:59 am
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Althogh the thinline is a great guitar, it's also more delicate than the CV. At least you'll know the CV could take a better beating than a semi-hollow. Not implying that this kid is irresponisble, but as we all know - $@!& happens. Personally, I'd still go with the thinline.

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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:42 am
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I ran across town and demo'd both. I think that they are both good student (or experienced player) guitars. I liked the sound and feel of the alder body, Duncan designed pups and liked that 22nd fret that the CV doesn't have, but that's just my opinion.

On the other hand, the CV looks good with the tinted maple neck, brass saddles and transparent finish.

I even played a Duosonic and was quite impressed with it.

Great bang-for-the-buck with all 3 of these, IMO.

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That's the problem with those. They're all extremely nice and an amazing value whch makes deciding very a difficult task. :D

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You can't go wrong with either. Unless you are getting it as a gift, I think the actual player will need to decide for their self...

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Miami Mike wrote:
... and liked that 22nd fret that the CV doesn't have ...

True, but the 22nd fret is is not very accessible on the Thinline, especially when standing up (unlike a Strat or a Gibson SG). It's work to use it.

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01GT eibach wrote:
Miami Mike wrote:
... and liked that 22nd fret that the CV doesn't have ...

True, but the 22nd fret is is not very accessible on the Thinline, especially when standing up (unlike a Strat or a Gibson SG). It's work to use it.



Interesting...I had no problem at all reaching it. Maybe after playing many guitars including jazz boxes and archtops for 40 years, I just didn't notice the difficulty :?:

I thought that there would be more of a response here...where are all of you people that are playing these models. :?

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Miami Mike wrote:
Interesting...I had no problem at all reaching it. Maybe after playing many guitars including jazz boxes and archtops for 40 years, I just didn't notice the difficulty

That's great for you (and I mean that sincerely). But that has certainly not been my experience, but that could differ based on a player's technique. . This is not a Thinline thing - it is a Tele thing. Because the way a Tele has its body's lower cutout made, the body physically prevents easy access to the very highest frets (again, mainly when standing). When I solo, my left hand is way out in front of the fretboard. I am the polar opposite of those lead players that have their thumb hanging over the fretboard (that is so not me). And - again - the Tele has its cutout situated that keeps my left hand from getting there. It's okay, though -- this is not a complaint. That's not what I bought the Thinline for. I use it for slow old-school blues. It's a great guitar. I have really bonded with it. Alot, actually.

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I agree, you have to develop a technique to get the most out of it. I tend to think that this is true for almost any guitar though?

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Telecustom so is that vintage modified? i guess so but i really want to buy an Esquire or the classic vibe series for now

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ClassicRock92 wrote:
Telecustom so is that vintage modified? i guess so but i really want to buy an Esquire or the classic vibe series for now


What is it that you like about the Esquire and CV Tele? I'm just curious.

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honestly its the Classic Original look of thm

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