50s Telecasters: Squier Classic Vibe vs Fender American Original

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3 жыл бұрын

We take the #Fender American Original 50s #telecaster and put it against the Classic Vibe from #Squier.
Let us know what you think! Do you own either model? Pop into the comments below.
Fender American Original Telecaster - bit.ly/3FR9Jk4
Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster - bit.ly/3FTBAjH

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@mindfall82 3 жыл бұрын

I failed that blind test! That Squier sounds really good!

@seamusdelahunty1615 2 жыл бұрын

me too

@abdulqayyum9515 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah..

@arramos6802 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao me too

@RidzuanYahya 2 жыл бұрын

I have that Squier. Its Butterscotch. It's gorgeous.

@Harrisabd 2 жыл бұрын

Read your comment, confident i wouldn't fail on a 50/50 guess...... I failed.

@czechplastik 3 жыл бұрын

Those Squier CVs are such good value for money. Also shows how much 'tone' is in the fingers. An expensive guitar alone won't make an average player sound great but a great player can make anything sound good. Good demo as usual.

@ericburns6604 Жыл бұрын

Well put. I put my anti-Squier bias down a couple years ago and got a 50s CV Tele in butterscotch. Happily for me, previous owner had installed a SD Broadcaster in the bridge. And just this month I had a tech install a P90 in the *middle* position with a push/pull tone pot and I now have 9 tones to choose from instead of the 3 basic stock tones. Stoked!

@jimmy5634 Жыл бұрын

@@ericburns6604 so it’s not a CV 50 anymore.

@ericburns6604 Жыл бұрын

@@jimmy5634 Not technically, no. But I now have 9 useable basic sounds and having a P90 in the middle just adds so much. Love it both ways and maybe I’ll buy another 50s and leave it as is but no regrets about the mods.

@plane_guy6051 3 ай бұрын

@@jimmy5634 It doesn't really matter what it 'was' or what it 'is' now. I think you're just being a troll for no particular reason.

@gearoftones8585 3 жыл бұрын

The bridge pickup in the classic vibe is absolutely superb

@jimmy5634 Жыл бұрын

Yes it is. I own one of these. The CS 51 is a “thicker” bridge, but with some EQ, you can make the Squier sound very similar if that’s your deal. The neck pickup is adequate,but not outstanding. It’s a little dull and a bit weak for my taste.

@mikemcguire3676 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a Squire Classic Vibe Tele. It sounds really, really good. And I get it. The Fender is a bit clearer, and there is more space in between the notes. But I enjoy the warmer tones of the Squire, and I don't think I could justify spending another $1500 on the Fender.

@ericburns6604 Жыл бұрын

I’ve owned multiple Teles. The last was a MiM Thinline ‘69. Sounded great but wouldn’t hold tune. Finally played a CV 50s then found one on CL here in Nashvegas in great shape for $300 and it came with a SD Broadcaster in the bridge. Loved it from first playing and shockingly, it held tune really well. Ended up installing a Powercaster P90 neck pup in the middle position, a 5 way blade and a push/pull on the tone knob. The P90 is hot AF (like 13k) but it plays well both on its own and with the other pups. Can get Knopfler 2nd and 4th position Strat tones and the Broadcaster’s tone is ballsy without being ice-picky. Can’t believe I love a freaking Squier but CVs are great. And clean fret work and ends, bone nut and straight-as-an-arrow neck. Sold!

@MrTom-Songwriter-Composer 2 жыл бұрын

Great video... I have a Squier Telecaster, I bought it last year and it was one of the best setup out of the box electric guitars that I have ever owned in over the past 25+ years... And the other thing that really is amazing to me, is never had a guitar with this great action of the strings... Just a slight pressure and I that that telecaster "bite and bark".. The sensitivity of the strings is what I'm trying to say.... Again, never had a guitar like this one before. Have a great upcoming holiday season.

@rubikonic 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2009 Classic Vibe 50s - bought it new. I changed the scratchplate to parchment and fitted a USA Tele switch and compensated brass saddles. Easily as good as my MIM Tele.

@kevinbridger2989 3 жыл бұрын

Great demo of two cracking teles..foolishly sold my 60s original some years back..now have a Gordon Smith custom made one with a beefy p90 at the neck.. Still fancying one of these though ♤ .

@martin-1965 3 жыл бұрын

Have a 2020 Classic Vibe Tele identical to the one in the video and using it for recording has been a dream. Not saying I can't tell the marginal difference between that and the Fender in the video but really - as someone says below - if you're a decent player and also get a decent set up on your guitar - whichever one you choose - then it's just a matter of how much you care about the logo on the headstock. Great video again guys by the way 👍

@iagobroxado 3 жыл бұрын

They sound so surprisingly close

@bootzilla 6 ай бұрын

the tattoos make both guitars sound and look better

@jazzguitarneophyte-christo7988 2 жыл бұрын

My KZfaq logo says it all.... Relic Squier 50s tele is what I love playing! I favor it over my Fender Original 60s Tele! The Fender is awesome but the Squier for some odd reason really connects with me.....you have a new subs!

@oceannur3304 3 жыл бұрын

The kind of comparision that we need most & fair enough.

@michaelmasters5972 2 жыл бұрын

I could only hear a slight difference. Happy I bought the CV and saved $$ for the little difference between the two. Looking forward to getting the CV Strat too now.

@petermcflowers625 2 жыл бұрын

Hola a todos. Mi impresión solo dos guitarras es muy buena. Las dos tienen un sonido fabuloso. Creo que destaca un poco más en el sonido con un poquito más de swing la Fender, pero la Squier tiene un sonido tan parecido y un precio tan bueno que la hace ser, la Compra perfecta. Saludos desde Madrid.

@deanfackrell488 Жыл бұрын

The CV certainly holds it own. Great value.

@bluesysamurainao4557 2 жыл бұрын

Great play and comparison!! In these two guitars it's difficult. That CV tone is alright for me. I can save quite lots of money if I could buy it. Don't forget each guitar has different tone even perfect same model.

@coreycallahan7443 3 ай бұрын

I own a Butterscotch CV 50s Telecaster and am toying with the idea of getting the Fender American Classic. After this comparison I’ve decided that I am not yet a good enough player to justify the extra expense. My CV is gorgeous, sounds great and plays like butter. Maybe I’ll change my mind in a couple of years more playing.

@plane_guy6051 3 ай бұрын

I've owned all sorts of guitars, many classics, and believe me, getting a 'Fender' won't make a shit a difference, so I'd save your money and keep your CV 50 and just get good at playing it and get used to how it feels. If you do want to add some more nuts to it, put a DiMarzio Pre-B-1 pickup in the bridge -- that's what I did to an old 70's Tele and man o man, what a difference! It doesn't 'color' the sound in any way but just makes it hotter when you crank up an amp and it also stops that horrible squeal that Tele's do when they feedback. That was probably the best upgrade I ever made to any of my guitars and it was inexpensive and easy to do. This is part of the blurb from their website and I would agree with it completely: "The Pre B-1 maintains a lot of the basic character of the Tele bridge position, but the sound is bigger. It can still cut through a mix, but it will fill more space, as well. It also has about 25% more power than a stock Tele bridge pickup. That means thicker overdrive and more sustain from your favorite tube amp." Cheers man.

@onorioneto3798 2 жыл бұрын

Im buying a classic vibe this month, thank you!

@jacobsnightmare1807 Жыл бұрын

Wow!! Dare I say, I kind of like the somewhat more "subdued", to me, sound of the Squier better. Of course, Id have to get in the room with both to say for certain. Thanks for the great video.

@voiceofexperience 2 жыл бұрын

Great comparison review, thank you. I've been listening to Teles for near half a century. I prefer the warmer, "older" sound of the Squier. Fender, you are killing your brand!

@lazvt8469 Жыл бұрын

I hear what people mean about the CV's bridge pup....nice! Getting mine day after tomorrow...lefty. Already ordered comp'd brass saddles... CV a bit out of tune or needed finer intonation.

@ShidavTheVedmak 2 жыл бұрын

I guessed correctly for which one was which. I also preferred the Squier's tone to the American Original. Could be a one off but I liked the Classic Vibe. First one I ever played I was passing through a larger city. The line had just come out and I tried it out along with all the expensive models in the store. It played better and for whatever reason had some flaming across the neck. They were selling it for 150.00 dollars. I told myself "next time" and would later see them all a month later on sale for over 500.00 dollars. Fickle Canadian prices as soon as they see a demand in anything.

@ferox965 Жыл бұрын

I've got a classic vibe. Tried a bunch of teles and it had the only neck I liked. Swapping out the pickups though.

@ericburns6604 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done. As stated below another comment, after playing a few of CVs in-store, I got over my anti-Squier attitude and am glad I did. My 50s butterscotch CV I got off the Nashville Craigslist is easily as good as other Teles I’ve had. Modified it, adding a hot P90 (from a Fender Powercaster) to the middle position and the previous owner had installed an SD Broadcaster in the bridge. Also added a push pull tone pot and now I have 9 tones to choose from. I have dubbed it The Nastycaster. And over Labor Day ‘22, Fender had a ridiculous sale and I picked up a CV 50s Strat for $300 out the door. Incredible deep amber neck and the Fender-design pups are true to every other alnico Strat I’ve owned or played.

@TempoDrift1480 2 жыл бұрын

I just got a squire Tele, not sure the series but I A/B it next to a Glarry with Tex Mex pickups and the Squire pickups are absolutely on par with the Tex Mex. I won't be spending that much on Fender pickups anymore.

@williamsporing1500 7 ай бұрын

There’s tonal differences, but the squire really sounds amazing for the money. I’ve been thinking about getting a tele for a couple years, but I would rarely use it. But I think I might pick one of these up.

@BigBobbyBoLo 2 жыл бұрын

what pickups are in the american original? is it the Pure Vintage '52 pickups ?

@riverrhodes7394 2 жыл бұрын

I preferred the Fender in almost every example, but the Squier still sounds like a proper Tele 👌🏽

@generalmaximuspatton6909 2 жыл бұрын

Cool story bro.

@jfbegley 2 жыл бұрын

FUNNY@@generalmaximuspatton6909

@jfbegley 2 жыл бұрын

Frisby up my nuget man!

@michaelolz 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t tell the difference. Honestly. Maybe in the neck pickup in clean a small amount. But not much.

@dancompton1728 3 жыл бұрын

There is a little more clarity and presence on the American Original, but not much more. You could change the pickups in the squier and maybe get that extra bit of difference. The classic vibes are such good value for the money.

@sixstringcity3931 2 жыл бұрын

The squier altho light pine is covered in thick poly finish , The Fender is chambered ash These I believe have greater effects with regards to what you hear in this comparison. That said, I had a classic vibr that i took the gloss finish down to a satin on the body but that sticky poly neck was beyond help. I actually think the pups were one of the bettrr points of the squier… if they ever start to finish these squier classic vibe models in poly the custom shop is done….

@Judas_1989 2 жыл бұрын

idk, they both sound great, both have their own character. I think it's about personal preference.

@michaelpond6386 Ай бұрын

I upgraded the pots put in a 4 way and quarter pound pickups locking tuners and graphtek nut. Fender brass saddles. Still cheaper than the American built Fender.

@Arock1984 3 жыл бұрын

Got it right. The American is more present. Probably comes down to pickups honestly. Very close though.

@perro_8688 2 жыл бұрын

Squier must have had newer strings. It sounds so good:)

@Hundenminhelmer 3 ай бұрын

I've just purchased a new CV 50's. I had so much regrets after selling the CV I had so I went along to the guitar shop and baught a new one. Unfortunately it seems to be some shielding issues at this one which I did not experienced on the first one, but I've already made an appointment with my tech on Wednesday so I guess he'll find out. I allso will swapped the bridge sales with new compensated in brass. I might allso swap out the tuners. The originals is very hard to turn so they have to go I think. It might be an adjustment issue but I'll see. I too failed the blind test. CV has in Mho everything a good guitar should have.

@mariosjosephidou1170 3 жыл бұрын

Great demo and I have to agree, the CV is a very good option for anyone wanting a telecaster!

@thadlogan51 2 жыл бұрын

They both sound fantastic. A better comparison would have been a fender American professional with a pine body. I think it boils down to whether you prefer the mellower tone of pine versus brighter wood from alder or ash... and which pickups you prefer. Most of the nuances in sound can be adjusted in EQ since different woods inherently sound different.

@HenryPipes Жыл бұрын

I own both models and the pickups and wiring are doing 80% of the tone work. 15% is from the hardware and other things like strings and pickup heat. The Wood is doing less than 5%. The player and the amp is accounting for more than even the pickups. In the equation the wood is almost negligible except for weight. Pine is usually light and that's a good thing for me.

@leegriffiths8927 2 жыл бұрын

Do you offer NHS discount? Diolch

@dragan4658 3 жыл бұрын

The Squier sounds "quackier", the fender is more uniform. That being said both are awesome guitars imo, and you can't go wrong with either one, the QC will be better with the fender.

@sandrawouters7097 3 ай бұрын

I actually like the classic vibes sound better when it was the blind test

@leesanna7835 2 жыл бұрын

Which one plays better?

@manonbassguitar 2 жыл бұрын

The Squier sounds better (a little quackier) on the chicken pickin stuff, a tad more raw on the distortion comparison. Good job. 🤘🏼

@yhuide7521 Жыл бұрын

First of all, I own both and love both. for the music you just played, mostly are same, till to 5'48", Fender has louder and crispy sound compare to Squire... it can be easily tell, unless the microphone has some situation during the time. The performance/price rate can be easily tell assume the similar peripherals.

@laurencebaxter3212 3 жыл бұрын

The Squier holds up really well here however the AMO pickups are much fuller & warmer in the mid range and the trebles are clear but rounded without the piercing top end of the squier

@Ledzepfan88 3 жыл бұрын

Curious if you got a squier n just swap out the pups

@jfbegley 2 жыл бұрын

Ya on your computer they do

@nathanglass512 2 жыл бұрын

That was an eyeopener.... i legit thought the Squire was the Fender! Wowser. You really do have biases when you can see.

@YQN2149 Жыл бұрын

The Fender sounds a lot better, but you can still change the pickups of the CV (just ordered a CV thinline, let's see what happens :)

@celticsooner5372 2 жыл бұрын

This proves there is little difference here other than an huge chunk of change. I find it curious that people openly embrace Asian-crafted products in every other part of their lives (cell phones, electronics, clothing, vehicles) but go all cork-sniffer on guitars. Ridiculous. We are one world, all humans. Remember, Fender owns Squier and is laughing all the way to the bank no matter which one you choose. And these two are razor-thin close. So the question becomes, How much are you willing to spend to satisfy your brand-name fetish? I'll take the Squier every time and keep the significant difference in cash in the bank. Great video Adam and Tom.

@jasonshipley3342 2 жыл бұрын

As for phones etc...you have no choice. As for American made Teles vs Chinese the American made 2005 I have is bullet proof quality from top to bottom with a neck that's as easily playable as any guitar I've played regardless of price and better than most. The Chinese neck looks and plays pretty good for the most part but in terms of pure playability and quality of feel and fret shape its not really close. Not bad , but like all things of high quality that last 10 percent of good performance or overall build integrity costs at least twice as much because it spends much more time in skilled builders hands.

@depecheddurand 2 жыл бұрын

If you are a pro get american but just to play in your room squire would do just fine such a beautiful guitar.

@cindygerken3030 2 жыл бұрын

Good Player... We can See that good Tones come from Fingers... The Fender Sounds a little bit better.. the squier Sounds very good too, but seems get noisy and out of tune.. Thank you for the Video and sorry for my english :) Greetz

@Alanoffer Жыл бұрын

It all depends on what you want to see written on the headstock

@thadlogan51 2 жыл бұрын

Your volumes are off...the squire volume is lower or pickups have lower output which makes it appear to sound less lively in video but if the volume was the same people's opinions may change. Also some guitars are inherently brighter or brassier... so when you adjust this in the eq they may sound the same...

@ifigeniaasl5390 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful!😎I am a beginner (know basic chords and some fingerstyle) and I am considering buying an e-guitar... I love the sound of a tele and really want to buy the fender player series, but its a bit pricey (730eu).. I found an alternative, the Squier CV 50s, for 250eu less.. Would you rather invest in the player series? 😄Appreciate any suggestions!

@SingPsalms 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the classic vibe for the price, you Just can't beat the value and quality at this price range. I've even known people to prefer the Classic Vibe to the Fender Player series. If you are a beginner, it's perfect, as is the Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster! The best-case scenario would be to get the Classic Vibe and get a good Mid-range Amp like the Spark, Boss Katana, Fender Mustang, Black Star, etc. Spend more money on a decent Amp

@ifigeniaasl5390 2 жыл бұрын

@@SingPsalms great advice thank you! I think I will start then with the Boss Katana Mini (since I dont really need much power for practising)! :)

@smolincher Жыл бұрын

@@ifigeniaasl5390 did you end up getting the classic vibe?

@jgab7042 Жыл бұрын

Squier for the win! Looks like it will easily play jazz as well.

@Fariqikwan 7 ай бұрын

almost identical , but Fender got more clarity for sure.

@briankierans2926 3 жыл бұрын

That squire is a lovely colour. Is it one of the older made in China models or is new?

@gtrriffs 2 жыл бұрын

I have a made in china classic vibe telecaster. Check my channel out if you want to hear it.

@reddieseled Жыл бұрын

Every time I listen to a telecaster it has way more character than a strat. Strats are strats I feel

@andreasfetzer7559 2 жыл бұрын

changing the pickups from one to the other would make many cry.

@Fender_MBS 2 жыл бұрын

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@gregrose6915 9 ай бұрын

The Fender is much fuller and warmer. But the Squire is my next guitar.

@elcentinela1000 2 жыл бұрын

I own both models ( along with other 5 Fender branded teles ). For the price, the squier CV is a great little guitar (no doubt), but being honest, the Fender American original is the better guitar, it’s got a far better feel to it, better built and will possibly last much longer… Just keeping things real here… Cheers mates 🌞

@davidharvey8812 2 жыл бұрын

I guess the differences are subjective. Your right the American it is the better guitar but is it worth 3-4 times the price . That’s what you have to ask yourself 😊

@OlegUstimenko Жыл бұрын

my 2010 squier cv tele is still as perfect as when i bought it. ive had pots and switches break before on different squiers, but that's more of a luck thing. unless you count electronics, which is fair enough, what about the fenders will last longer than the squiers?

@TheMC757 11 ай бұрын

@davidharvey8812 it is worth the price if you can afford it. Not until you own a real fender week you know

@daddelkiste6453 2 жыл бұрын

Brass barrells on the Squier and its almost the same!!!

@5eba 2 жыл бұрын

To my ears, Fender sounds fuller, bigger, more even, and on the neck position more bell like. The Squier sounds thinner and duller, on the 5:20 mark arpeggios you cant even hear the 5th string. I wonder how would it sound if both had the same pickups.

@albert-stefanstancu4634 2 жыл бұрын

Of course you can tell the difference. The fender is brighter and clearer compared to the squire

@yanblondin7490 Жыл бұрын

I honnestly prefer the sounf of the squier over the fender

@bripeters3087 2 жыл бұрын

Definatly think I prefer the squier

@damowilliams204 7 ай бұрын

My 50’s CV Squire is as good as any Mexican fender Tele, and after a top set up would probably give a USA a run for its money. I LOVE my Squire CV 50’s

@alafenetre81 10 ай бұрын

The Squier sounds best.

@nym053 2 жыл бұрын

I guessed right, because B sounded just a little better to me 😊 In the later demo it seemed like the American is a bit more solid sounding, and like you played it with more confidence, which might be due to the significant weight difference. A lighter guitar to me feels more right and gives me more confidence 😊 I actually just ordered a Classic Vibe 50s myself, because it sounds significantly better than my very cheap Harley Benton, which on the other hand has the perfect weight. So I might actually switch out the bodies. Because actually I wanted to upgrade the HB. But seemed like I would get more for less money with the squier. I will most likely switch the scratchplates anyways, because I prefer a white one. If I like the sound but not the weight when I get the Squier, then I'll switch the bodies. Because it has to feel right and give me confidence. Not make me feel clumsy 😅

@csisnotcs 2 жыл бұрын

The Fender sounds way better. Better clarity, more power. You get what you pay for!

@lesterpaul9657 2 жыл бұрын

Was totally on the wrong path. The Squier sounds a bit better to me. I' m surprised. If the CV is build in good quality too I have a winner and will safe money.

@yeesenchai 3 жыл бұрын

Damn they sound so close

@44Yogo 2 жыл бұрын

Got two CV Squier tele's, I find them both to play smoother and sound sweeter than a 1976 US Tele (different neck and frets though). BUT: look for a CV made in China, not the later Indonesian ones, for there is definitely a difference in quality.

@sunnybubba9600 2 жыл бұрын

bro the classic vibe sounds better in the first test

@alainmalo3791 2 ай бұрын

La A plus chaud au neck et brig squier

@luizalbertokoehler4904 10 ай бұрын

I liked A (Squier) more

@mindfulgardener911 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why people don't like gloss necks?

@bignatec1000 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it’s harder to move around on. I have guitars with both types of necks. I actually have the squier in the video

@christianberthiaumeccb 2 жыл бұрын

The Squier seems to get "out of tune" more easely... To me that is where a proper Fender is better.

@thadlogan51 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a CV and it never goes out of tune surprisingly. I had a affinity in the past and it never stayed in tune...so huge difference the CV is exceptional quality including tuners

@raphaelsmith4134 3 жыл бұрын

CV 50 Squier has much much better color

@TheYjmfan Жыл бұрын

The fender original the tone sounded richer

@15156495 10 ай бұрын

The Squier sounds more like a Fender than a Fender sounds like a Fender.

@logansherwin6134 3 жыл бұрын

is that the indonesian model?

@fabioa.565 3 жыл бұрын

I think so. The material of saddle is steel and not brass as like as the chinese version and the body color seem to me different from the old one

@peterklein5861 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's Indonesian.

@44Yogo 2 жыл бұрын

@@fabioa.565 It's Indonesian for shure, yet not all Chinese come with brass saddles

@fabioa.565 2 жыл бұрын

@@44Yogo I know. It was Logan Sherwin to ask the question

@44Yogo 2 жыл бұрын

The Chinese have the string guide mounted at the original 50's position (approx. at G-string, passed the logo), the Indonesian actually at the 60's position (approx. at A-string, in front of the logo).

@mikeykimm6719 Ай бұрын

come on you can hear it

@alvaroocampo6876 3 жыл бұрын

Well i could tell but it's no wonder with the price difference. The squier sounds muddier on the low end and lacks definition.

@mikenorman6697 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@Dave-rk2nl 2 жыл бұрын

its obvious how you play both guitars, its in your actions

@floatinganarchychannel3204 6 ай бұрын

Fender more chimy😅

@bobcabo4509 3 жыл бұрын

I won't pay Fender prices anymore. I have the same CV Tele and a gold CV Strat and couldn't ask for better guitars.

@agork 2 жыл бұрын

Easy if you know the difference.

@Tech_NO_Tech Жыл бұрын

Very good video 👍👍👍 Joke : a-string-suk… lol You should probably change this name, the joke is just too easy… lol

@vintagebikes4215 Жыл бұрын

I had the vintage vibe, twas a dog. Next time tele

@perro_8688 2 жыл бұрын

a cheap equalizer pedal and there will be no difference at all

@f1s2hg3 Жыл бұрын

The Squire guitars and Fender USA 🇺🇸 guitars are horrible. $800 in after market parts with certified materials used. The best materials combined with the best master guitar builder makes a great guitar for about $800US dollars . By taking a Fender Player series or Squire classic vibe series guitar and upgrading the entire list of hardware and electronics you can achieve a great guitar. Squire and Fender USA and Fender Mexico all use the medium grade hardware and the pickups are hit and miss so it’s a gamble there the tuner machines and the bridge and saddles and even the nuts are needing upgrades. Professional Guitar players on top of the field will all tell you about upgrades.

@constantinedance 9 ай бұрын

Я отличил Америку

@fabianvasquezjr8852 Жыл бұрын

Got a Chinese made Squire 50's CV Tele I was gonna use as a doner body & neck for upgrades. When pricing out Fender American made maple tele necks holy shit you can buy another Squire CV for the price of one American tele neck! $500 bones for a neck! But fortunately that's were the big surprise came in at how well the CV neck was made and that somehow it's better neck than a American tele deluxe I bought used costing 3x the price! I saved myself $500 I can use for upgraded hardware and for around $700 or less depending on hardware cost, and alil work you can have a $1200 guitar! But then if you fall in love with it and you'll find yourself not wanting to sell it and just keep it, is the big problem if you customize guitars to flip these are hard to beat for quality and price point if that's your game.

@PickupsAreNotTrucks 4 ай бұрын

Amen… Fender prices are insane right now. I try to buy American when I can but, when an American Fender costs as much as my Gibsons… Nuh huh. Neck for $4-500 is downright insane. I’d like to put a different neck on my Jimmy Page Tele and it’s the same story. Way too much money right now.