Squier Surpassing Fender Guitars In Quality?

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00:00 intro
00:16 Specifications
02:56 The Geeky Stuff
13:40 Sound Demo
17:24 Tech Tip
20:20 My Thoughts
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@improvewitherror Жыл бұрын

I went to Guitar Center a couple of weeks ago to buy a new Fender Strat, spent about two hours playing all the Fenders and some other brands. I kept coming back to the Squier 40th Anniversary Strat in Satin Seafoam Green. The neck is amazing (satin finish, rolled finger board), the action was great, and has killer looks. It played and felt better than every other guitar there, so I bought it instead. I really like the sound of the pickups as well. I really wanted a Fender but just couldn't justify paying more for something that didn't seem like it was worth paying a lot more for it. I don't know if I got lucky and found a diamond, but if they are all like the one I got it is amazing.

@stallionstudios Жыл бұрын

Yeah those 40th annis a slick. Would love to get a strat and drop a rails in the bridge. Good to go!

@RepaidGold58 Жыл бұрын

Found a squire 40th anniversary telecaster. Smooth as butter, couldnt tell the difference between that and the American performer other than the price tag

@TheWarduke1972 Жыл бұрын

Yep. They are real nice fiddles. The Squier classic vibe 60’s and 70s ones I had were awesome also.

@TheWarduke1972 Жыл бұрын

@@stallionstudios I had the red one and put in a Seymour Duncan lil’ screamin demon and sounded great. Shoulda kept that guitar.

@incredifunk Жыл бұрын

They're nice, yes. Only drawback is the Indian laurel fretboard

@BunkMasterFlex77 Жыл бұрын

Everyone knows that moving the strap button back 5mm not only eliminates neck dive but also doubles your sustain

@markoakley4520 Жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Good one!

@SGdoesit Жыл бұрын

Must be why SGs have the button all the way on the back

@michaelsmith2785 Жыл бұрын

It's like vinyl tape on a Honda Civic. 20 extra HP!

@PantanoHD Жыл бұрын

it also gives you more tone!

@henrydiaz720 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@davedavid7061 Жыл бұрын

I bought this online when the price was $600. I wanted it because of the block inlays. I think if I played it in store first I would have passed. I've grown to like it.BTW. my strap button is centered. Fret ends were nicely rounded over also

@TheBcoolGuy 11 ай бұрын

I love block inlays too. Looks powerful and electrified. But I'm just playing an old 22-fret B.C. Rich Warlock from 2011 as it stands. With how little I play, I don't need anything more anyway.

@suzannecoholic1467 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil! I love these videos as they teach me more and more about the workmanship that goes into the instruments you feature. The Geeky Stuff rules!

@TaiChiBeMe Жыл бұрын

I purchased a Ruby Red 40th year anniversary Squire (also a green tele 40th) for my two grandsons. I thought that one day... perhaps 10 - 15 years from now, when I'm gone, they might like getting something from their granddad. The strap button on the strat on the one I got is also off-center installed, so it looks intentional.

@Joe-mz6dc Жыл бұрын

Excellent future gift!

@QS-si3cq Жыл бұрын

*Squier, not "Squire."

@TheDarthsenso Жыл бұрын

i also have the ruby red one and the strap button is off-center.

@TaiChiBeMe 11 ай бұрын

I stand corrected. @@QS-si3cq

@christianmcintire9864 Жыл бұрын

I bought one of these just because I wanted another Strat, and I liked the options (and the surf green color) and aside from the fret polishing issue, it's fantastic.

@5150show Жыл бұрын

Classic vibes that were made in China from 2008 -2014 were some of the best guitars you could ever buy . I’ve got a CV60 strat , 50s Tele and I had the 50s strat .

@Zoso981 Жыл бұрын

You're right. I've got the CV 50's Tele, and it's fantastic. And I bought it used for only $250

@123uzuz Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@jimmy5634 11 ай бұрын

The ones made in Indonesia today are just as good.

@EarlyCyler-ue1iz 3 ай бұрын

Even better it doesn’t say CHINA on the headstock

@terryd4025 17 күн бұрын

Yep...got the Blackguard 50s CV from that time period ...its a belter... My bandmate bought a Squier Tele CV last year (a 2022 version), I played it - didn't sound near as good or play so well....

@user-zr2pz8rr2l Жыл бұрын

I love to see these reviews getting so many views and attention, all deserved. You will struggle to find a review as thorough and well spoken, and with as much helpful advice.

@jpetes9046 Жыл бұрын

Phil, what a stand-up guy you are, I mean it! You borrowed that guys guitar, and you put a ton of upgrades in it for him as a thank you! That is old school honorable behavior, brother!

@danedearmond4905 11 ай бұрын

That's nice of you to make those adjustments to his guitar just for letting you review it. You're a nice guy Phil (and a great source for honest guitar reviews). Thanks for the video.

@metroquadri457 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video! I have the same guitar and the straps are mounted identical. Also hated the gloss on the back so i got rid of it and in my opinion its feels a lot better to play now.

@jleighwolfe Жыл бұрын

I sanded off the gloss finish on my Squier baritone tele too. So much nicer

@achimdg6335 Жыл бұрын

I like that you demonstrate the middle position. Some guitar youtubers leave out the middle position, but it's got such a nice sound, you should not leave it out!

@catmandoodoo7903 Жыл бұрын

I have the ruby one and absolutely love it. Had to change the pickups to a Tonerider City Limits set but it’s now spot on for me.

@ricrandmfx Жыл бұрын

1st time viewing your channel. Got to say I found this review very informative & detailed. As a novice guitar builder I definitely learned some good tips! Personally I dig the look of a Squire neck with big block inlays & binding. I've put a few of the Indonesian Squire necks on different Fender Jag bodies & really like 'em once they're polished up!

@jleighwolfe Жыл бұрын

I also gotta say, ive been following you for quite a while now, and i love how far these videos have come. More in depth, and as you acquire more knowledge over the years, you pass it on to us, and im forever grateful. Most informative gear channel on YT.

@musstta01 Жыл бұрын

@Jake Football that "because" is not a reason. Give reasons.

@rockerneverdie1 9 ай бұрын

@@musstta01he doesn't need to lmao

@TheRealChetManley Жыл бұрын

Not many YTers I trust for reviews…you and The Guitaristas are my favorites. Excellent reviews and I always learn something! I’m not a strat fan so I wouldn’t buy something like this, but it does look nice.

@mortonwilson795 Жыл бұрын

With you on that! Phillip and Colin (Guitaristas) have set the bar for informed, honest and fun guitar reviews. So many 'salespersons' out there 'reviewing' stuff . . .

@AAllinsonNN Жыл бұрын

@@ThankHank agreed I fucking love him And his playing is so realistic but always so good too

@voiceofexperience Жыл бұрын

Col is great, open & sincere, & I really like his playing style.

@ericoswood1856 Жыл бұрын

I bought a Squire Starcaster and I was really impressed with the fit and finish, playability, and the overall tone. The frets on my were done well, maybe because it had a maple fretboard. Great video!

@picksalot1 Жыл бұрын

Cool tip on how to put a groove in the Dremel pad to make polishing the frets easier. Thanks

@MindDezign Жыл бұрын

The past two years your guitar playing has improved a lot ! I've been watching since the beginning.

@Mr1121628 Жыл бұрын

I love how your logo colors for this video matched the guitar! Cheers and hope you're doing well.

@jackschijven8219 Жыл бұрын

Great honest review as always. Thanks. You do not only learn about a guitar but also what determines its quality.

@jackroller8237 9 ай бұрын

A lot of care, passion and love for the instrument... Great guitar, great teacher and a great video!!! Way to go....

@DJPLAYNICE Жыл бұрын

Thanks @Phil I Really enjoyed the LIVE...keep bangin' and RAWK!!! 🤘🏼

@drumbyte Жыл бұрын

Always a thorough review on every detail you could be interested in!

@BR-7 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and it is awesome so I subscribed. Can't wait to check out all the videos.

@Tk-sm2cw Жыл бұрын

Great Video , I did the same thing to mine, except I changed the bridge as well, put a Wilkinson bridge in mine and i love it

@copperaudio9664 Жыл бұрын

Really good eval and demo Phil - thank you. All the Squires I've bought lately have been similar good. The nut is the most important as every thing else is pretty easy to fix IMO. My only beef is the cool kid colors are not available in lefty versions.

@jde9095 Жыл бұрын

Great episode, answered a lot of questions I had on that guitar

@stephenmccain-wx2jy Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Glad that you share other similar guitars as options in this price range. The new Firefly FFST Strats have way more modern features for no money SS frets roast body and necks some mild to wild color options. They need setups though some of these inexpensive Chinese guitar are getting better all the time Thank for the Snark Air tuner I won!

@absproducoes8871 Жыл бұрын

Hi Phill ! Congrats for the great show! Excelent review and great tips: always learning from Know Your Gear. You' ve made the Dream of every guitar owner: having a guitar reviewed and made better by Phillip McKnight ! Best wishes. Luís Batista (Portugal)

@DougZbikowski Жыл бұрын

Bought a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Thinline for $379 on a Musician’s Friend sale sometime back on a whim. I’m not exaggerating when I say the finish, build quality, and even the setup out of the box was some of the best I’ve seen from any sub $1000 guitar I’ve purchased. It quickly became my #2 and has stayed close by ever since. That Thiline can do anything from acoustic to metal….it even tracks well!

@padrejuan7763 Жыл бұрын

!!! Greetings from Montréal, Québec, Canada !!! I have been watching your videos for a few years now and ALWAYS enjoy the instructive content of them !!! Recently bought a Squier Telecaster Affinity, Not happy with the 'FREE One month later adjustment', the low strings 'Buzz' within the first 5 frets and still find the strings to be too high past the 12th fret soooo, with your good advice and tricks, I shall try to correct the situation myself, I do not think I can do such a bad job on the bridge for string height and intonation IF I follow your instructions !?! Keep you posted on this one. Thank you for your professionnal videos, may you and familly stay healthy !!! Cheers !!!

@thesurfjunkies Жыл бұрын

Great review as always. We have been impressed with our Squier CV70’s Jag with the exception of the pickups which have been swapped out.

@Doctaj54 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this one. Hopefully you do any update of this guitar later on.

@matthewjones8865 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting information about this model guitar. I really like how you go into the technical side of this model Squier. Nice playing too. Thanks for a great video.

@Voxguitarsrock Жыл бұрын

Good rundown. Thanks Phil!

@gregs2466 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I have a Gibson Les Paul, a Fender Tele and Strat. I have noticed both of my Fender were giving me some static in the amp but after watching your video, I used my can of Deoxit and I no longer have any static and it was in the pots. Next is to round off the frets but I do not have a nylon thing to test them. However, running my hand over the fret edges shows that some were sharp and other were not. I have the tool to file them from Ste Mac Fret End Dressing File. Again, thanks.

@josequiles7 Жыл бұрын

Great info on details, price comparison, subbed!

@eamonn_arden Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Thanks, as always, for geeking out so that we can geek out.

@Sammywhat Жыл бұрын

Nice work, Phil!! Thanks for the deep dive!!

@danthegeetarman Жыл бұрын

Would love to see an episode where you get a used guitar and do a full setup and fix whatever needs to be fixed. Most of these new guitars just needs a tweak here or there but the used ones usually need a full truss rod, action, intonation, nut, and other stuff which I would love to see. Thanks for all the cool videos 🙏🙏

@TylerJohnstonGuitar Жыл бұрын

Check out Zimm’s Guitars if you haven’t already. He does a ton of videos like that on his channel.

@martyshwaartz971 Жыл бұрын

It’s nuts, when I was newbie I used think the pricy guitars just played way better. Even though there are still certain advantages to pricy guitars, a good setup brings them super close

@Aeon135 Жыл бұрын

Check out Phil’s Sharpen My Axe series fir exactly what you’re describing!

@jamieskillman6972 Жыл бұрын

Solid video Phil and a good way for the new owner to have less worry in ordering the guitar.

@TheRealDealBobbySteele Жыл бұрын

Got the Sea Foam Green Vintage version and it’s pretty awesome probably my best guitar. Thanks for the review. Did have to adjust the claw as the trem was very tight.

@oinkooink Жыл бұрын

The last Fender I bought was a 2017 Pro Tele. It had something like 10 to 12 high frets in various places up and down the fret board. Thanks Fender!

@raymondroy4049 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive, I will look for you lessons!

@SpiderStratagemVI Жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful Squier! Love the binding on the neck!

@benperry490 Жыл бұрын

I bought the same on lst year love it, my strap button is in the same place and my pickguard is a bronzy gold

@thehelluvaparty563 Жыл бұрын

Love my 2022 Squire Classic Vibe 50s. I also have a PRS SE and a G&L Tribute strat. The Squire is my go to.

@GRBAquatics Жыл бұрын

Very Cool, Thankyou. Guitar looks and Sounds awesome. Great playing as always and thanks for the tech tips. Cheers

@Raul1971xxx Жыл бұрын

Neck and middle is the Strat sound that mostly use Mark Knopfler.

@jimmy5634 11 ай бұрын

Yeah but not with these pickups.

@Raul1971xxx 11 ай бұрын

@@jimmy5634 Aha.. 👍🇪🇸

@jleighwolfe Жыл бұрын

I love what Squier is doing rn. I have a couple diff ones and theyre really great instruments for the price. I recently got a Squier baritone tele and its my current favorite. I did sand down the back of the neck tho because i hated the gloss finish

@drtm1718 Жыл бұрын

The one with P90s? I messed around with one at guitar center when i was done checking out acoustics, and I kinda want one. I played it through a supro delta king 5 watt, and it was lovely.

@mattbluesmain1359 Жыл бұрын

great detail presentation we need you THANKS

@EmbelekoBand Жыл бұрын

I like the color and the metal pick guard shade they look nice together. 👍🤘

@robertholtom9345 Жыл бұрын

Thanks always for sharing your knowledge regarding maintenance on guitars. Cheers Bro!

@rexdarvog Жыл бұрын

When I started to get interested in luthiery, I wanted to make my first guitar sound a little better. It was an Affinity Stratocaster from a starter kit, it had decent hardware and construction, unlike the new Bullet kits. Now the first thing I did was learn how to play better, and the second thing I did was install a 1-meg mini potentiometer on the volume knob. It made those cheaper single coils open up and the guitar almost has this humbucker driving tone, but it's rather different for sure.

@trihuynh2317 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video. The best guitar review that I have ever watched! Very detail and I have learnt much from your techniques to check a new guitar too.

@robblackmoreofficial Жыл бұрын

Very Beautiful Strat Phil,Seen This Particular Model at Long & Mcquade Yesterday.Very Impressive For Sure,Thank You For All The Info & Sound Demo Very Sweet Sounding & Bright Tones. 😉👍

@mionapinyon6098 Жыл бұрын

Hi I got a ruby red today , the strap button was the same off centre as that one. Besides that and the typical iffy pots and switch, it is a wonderful guitar. No fret sprout and all frets are level . Next to no relief , string height 1.75- 1.5 plays great. Some flame in the maple.

@KickArs Жыл бұрын

An amazing review! I am blown away by it. It's really well done. Beautiful! Even though I'm not on the market, I couldn't stop watching the video and because of it, I am better for it. Well done!

@igavehimadollar3354 Жыл бұрын

great review mate

@jadslash Жыл бұрын

You've come a long way man. Congrats

@brucerichard2904 Жыл бұрын

I have the same one with the exact same problems. Overall, I still like it. I'm changing out the pickups and doing the same alterations.

@SkeeterDigs Жыл бұрын

Thanks Phil, great video 👍

@richardmerriam7044 10 ай бұрын

I've bought two Squier Classic Vibe instruments. A Mustang Bass (no dead spots), and a Jazzmaster. Great stuff!

@jaynecobb5774 Жыл бұрын

I got a cheap Squire Tele used from GuitarCenter for my nephew to learn on, and I was SHOCKED at how good it is. Plays great, sounds way better than it has any right to, and looks fantastic.

@alsesalses Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic review!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

@Tiburcio1950 Жыл бұрын

Another great and honest review. Thanks

@donyoung7874 Жыл бұрын

I watched a number of videos years ago about the Squier Classic Vibe Tele and not one had anything bad to say about them. I bought one and I'm glad I did. My only complaint is that it came in either a natural finish or white finish.

@PatrickGeneLeBlancHardy Жыл бұрын

Thanks For Sharing 🎸

@paulgordo7505 Жыл бұрын

I got a green telecaster version with the gold hardware for $359 Christmas sale! Did all the mods mentioned in the video, but used shielding tape and gotoh tuners. Also changed pickups to tex mex, higher output than original!

@MichalBelda Жыл бұрын

I bought the 40th anniv Jazzmaster in the same color and out of the box it had pretty much the same quality issues you describe. Unpolished frets, pickguard screws all over the place, plus a dodgy pickup switch. But the sound is good and it was at a 25% discount at Thomann so I kept it, set it up, cleaned the pickup switch and it's been playing fine for the last two months...

@nedbaez Жыл бұрын

Great review, like always...😊

@joepops5186 Жыл бұрын

i have had the cherry burst with gold for about a year ,i love it and plays amazing as long as i have had it

@classicaxe1 Жыл бұрын

I love the block inlays !

@captainkirk70 Жыл бұрын

Classic Vibes are always the way to go.

@captainkirk70 Жыл бұрын

How much more can full sized pots cost? Its a $500 guitar.

@Stratsrule Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2023 Squier classic vibe 60s a few months ago. Put me some hand would 59 pickups and a Mojotone blender solderless wiring harness. CT’s 500k pots and switchcraft 5 way. I love it. It came in waaaaay better condition as far as quality and fretwork that my fender did. I’ve finally accepted that a sticker on one saying fender is nothing more than a decal. I thought I’d never say that lol. I love it!! It’s my number 1 go to now. Selling my fender now.

@mctimloneys681 Жыл бұрын

That guitar demo was godly and now I need to learn it.

@charleshuyck6641 Жыл бұрын

I just bought my 1st non main name brand guitar a Slash Gold Top Epiphone. I am surprised how well it fairs to even my vintage Gibson's for tone. They have stepped their game up. It looks like Squier is too.

@drew335 Жыл бұрын

Great video Phil! Can’t lie I am a bit disappointed that for this price point it didn’t have a rosewood fingerboard and alder body. Hats off to the lucky patron that gets an improved instrument, though.

@johncarter8903 Жыл бұрын

This video caught my attention even though I wasn't interested in the guitar. I really liked how he evaluated it. Eye to detail. I look at a guitar's bones. After I play a guitar for a while, I might change pots, pickups, tuners, etc. Just depends. Love this video.

@norseman61 Жыл бұрын

I own a 2001 Squier “Standard” Strat (Indonesia), and I’m amazed how “Fenderey” it is. The neck is slightly rolled (on a Squier?), and the Alnico 5 pickups sound good enough to me to not switch them out. The floated 2-point trem works well. The ONLY thing that bugs me is the 41 mm (yes, 41) nut. The neck at the 1st fret is pretty dang narrow. I replaced it with a Tusq, but had to trim off the ends.

@youraverageguitarplayer Жыл бұрын

Hey man! Great content as always. I have one of those and I ended up replacing the bridge with a Vega trem and it sounds incredible. I might have missed that but did you measure the string spacing?

@scuzzzlebutt185 11 ай бұрын

Hey Phill, this is the video where I first learned about the new Sonzera 20. Sounds Great in this video, less great in PRS videos. Also not a lot of people reviewing these in general. Would love to see you do a review for this amp. Cheers!

@WhiteNacho Жыл бұрын

Wow that anodized gold looks awesome on that blue!

@darrell5228 Жыл бұрын

Nice strat and good tech tips.

@kennygrube5751 9 ай бұрын

Nice review. Thanks

@Hexspa Жыл бұрын

Next level detail

@1minutecomicswalahollywood648 Жыл бұрын

I am glad that I've found your channel.

@Deep.Purple Жыл бұрын

Great video! Good Job

@StratBurst92 Жыл бұрын

I have a Squire Classic Vibe 50s strat as well a a Fender American Standard strat that I bought in 2012. I really like both.

@Mindwave416 Жыл бұрын

i do love the squire tele 40th anniv black with gold so slick looking

@dongonzulman6478 Жыл бұрын

I have one of these. I immediately swapped out the pots and switch and kept the stock pickups. After playing it for about a month I started thinking about selling my Tash Sultana signiture Strat, it's that good! I put gibson gold reflector top hat knobs on it, cause it's fancy lol

@dannyday1984 Жыл бұрын

What timing! I was just in a music store here in Prague the other day. There were two Strats that really caught my eye. One was a Squier, one was a much higher priced Fender. I liked the Fender better upon first glance. Maple fretboard, burst, mint green guard and aged plastic parts. The Squier also had a maple fretboard, burst, but white guard and white plastic parts. But when I looked closer at both, and picked them up, the neck on the Squire was A LOT nicer. Like a lot. Both in feel and in looks.

@paulmcilroy7508 Жыл бұрын

A very thorough review. Nobody else does it better. Thanks!

@benpowersguitar Жыл бұрын

Great video Phil.

@JohnOhkumaThiel Жыл бұрын

3:54 I typically sand the nut down from the bottom so my strings sit nicely on top. This way I only need to adjust the width for my preferred strings, which are 10 to 52 gauge.

@sunn_bass Жыл бұрын

Nice deep dive. Most of the Classic Vibe, Vintage Modified, Contemporary and 40th Anniversary ones I've tried play fine after a good setup and new strings. Nice gear for the price. I love Squier guitars and basses.

@andysfishingandflytyingcha2310 Жыл бұрын

The Squire 40th anniversary models are the greatest value for money instruments you can get at the moment. I picked up a Jazzmaster, brand new for a little over £350 in the UK! It's as cool as f..k, sounds amazing, especially the bridge pickup which is super hot. The build quality is great with no issues whatsoever. Couldn't be happier.

@ericbgordon1575 Жыл бұрын

If I knew anything about refinishing, I would apply that metallic blue finish and an off-white pick guard on my Squier Vintage Modified Bass Six. I dig that finish.