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Opinion: The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s should have a V-neck
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Post subject: The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s should have a V-neck.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 6:56 am
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I am of the opinion that the neck carve of the Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s
should be period correct. I have suggested to the company to employ the same neck carve used on the Road Worn '50s Stratocaster for the Squier Classic Vibe '50s. I intend to purchase the white one if they make the change. Perhaps opinion on this Forum may persuade.

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Post subject: Re: The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s should have a V-neck.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 11:17 am
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ZZDoc wrote:
I am of the opinion that the neck carve of the Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s
should be period correct. I have suggested to the company to employ the same neck carve used on the Road Worn '50s Stratocaster for the Squier Classic Vibe '50s. I intend to purchase the white one if they make the change. Perhaps opinion on this Forum may persuade.


Maybe they can have an upgrade option as they do with other components?
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Post subject: Re: The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s should have a V-neck.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 12:30 pm
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Maybe they can have an upgrade option as they do with other components?Toppscore :)

I have not seen anything of the kind. I put this question to Brad sometime back. He said he would carry it forward but I see no changes with each succeeding year.

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Post subject: Re: The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s should have a V-neck.
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 2:49 pm
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ZZDoc wrote:
I am of the opinion that the neck carve of the Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s
should be period correct. I have suggested to the company to employ the same neck carve used on the Road Worn '50s Stratocaster for the Squier Classic Vibe '50s. I intend to purchase the white one if they make the change. Perhaps opinion on this Forum may persuade.


I think that should be also. I haven't played many different guitars. I once owned a MIM 2011 BT Strat but had a squier I liked better so I sold it. In my self education program I have been reading as much as I can about the various components, bodies and necks especially. I recently purchased my CV 60's Squire because I liked the idea that was a , hmmmmm, somewhat of a facisimilie of a 60's Strat for lack of any better terms. I would to be interested in one that was actually a period correct neck and body shape with Squier level electronics. Although I can also say I have gone through 2 Squier tele's and 5 Strats till I arrived at my CV and it is the one that feels and sounds the best. I intend to upgrade it with a pre-wired pickguard in white pearloid and that's it.

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Post subject: Re: The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s should have a V-neck.
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:51 pm
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I agree but I can understand the need to keep costs down.

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Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 9:05 am
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Miami Mike wrote:
I agree but I can understand the need to keep costs down.

The Squier Jim Root Artist Series Telecaster has a mahogany body with a flat satin finish available in black or white, a string thru body bridge, special wiring, high output humbuckers, and a rosewood board with a flatter radius,and black tuning keys. A solid maple v-neck for one of the Classic Vibe Stratocasters should be in the no big deal department after that.

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Post subject: Re: The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s should have a V-neck.
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 4:09 pm
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Not to stir anything up, but, I've played for over fifty years and many different guitars and other stringed instruments during that time. All the necks felt different, but can't say that I prefer one over the other. I just figure each is a different instrument. I couldn't tell you what shapes are what, don't even know what mine are. Doesn't matter that much. I just play them, not analyze them. Same holds true for fretboard radius, doesn't matter that much.

Try going from an acoustic guitar, to a mandolin, to a banjo, to a fiddle, to a 12 string acoustic and then to a bass (fiddle). I've done that with a bluegrass band I used to play in. Different necks? You bet! But all just instruments, and all still playable. Just my 2 cents.


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Post subject: Re: The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s should have a V-neck.
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:12 am
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@Howardo: The gist of my thinking is more towards a period correct specification as was done with the Road Worn Series.

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Post subject: Re: The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s should have a V-neck.
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:48 am
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i'm gonna add my 2 pennies worth and say, the idea of the classic vibe is not to be period correct but to capture the essence of the period, by replicating colourways such as the olympic white with gold anodised PG just like Gilmours and Claptons. Lets face it you could always buy an after market V-neck if you are really that bothered by it

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Post subject: Re: The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s should have a V-neck.
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:05 am
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i'm gonna add my 2 pennies worth and say, the idea of the classic vibe is not to be period correct but to capture the essence of the period, by replicating colourways such as the olympic white with gold anodised PG just like Gilmours and Claptons. Lets face it you could always buy an after market V-neck if you are really that bothered by it

IMHO the essence of that period IS in part, the neck contour. I regret that they DC'd the red finish.

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Post subject: Re: The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s should have a V-neck.
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:44 am
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Each to their own i suppose. Its a sahme you are refraining from buying one just because you disagree with their choice of neck shape, you are missing out on a truly great guitar

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Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 3:11 pm
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Each to their own i suppose. Its a sahme you are refraining from buying one just because you disagree with their choice of neck shape, you are missing out on a truly great guitar

It's a preference I have for v-necks...my '89 Clapton's being my first. My FSR AmDeluxeVG has the generic soft v; my '57VHR has a 'modified soft v; my Gilmour has the vintage C which is my least preferable, but that goes with the territory. I'm simply lobbying for Fender to make a change which I deem appropriate and will wait patiently. If they used the same neck profile they've used on the '57 Road Worn, that will serve. Then I'll go for the white one and load it with an EMG SA set, w/ EXG and SPC pots. :idea:

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Post subject: Re: The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s should have a V-neck.
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 3:36 pm
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I understand what you are saying but think you may not get what you desire. As far as the jim root tele goes thats got that spec because its the artist/signature model, we are talking about squier models here, and the classic vibe range is already very popular so i would imagine fender would look at it and say "if it aint broke......."

I'd likie to see a full size trem block as standard, but i opted to replace that myself. Everyone has a preference and if fender were to make changes to squiers that evryone suggested they may aswell start a squier custom shop and charge you double for it.

Even thats not a bad idea :mrgreen:

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Post subject: Re: The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s should have a V-neck.
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 4:13 pm
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The neck spec is a cost basis matter...standardization across the line..of course. However..the wheel that doesn't squeek gets no oil.

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