Description

The Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Maple Fingerboard electric guitar delivers a throwback tone reminiscent of 1950s Telecasters, complete with Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups. Its pine body and maple neck provide a lightweight feel with resonant tone, while a slim, comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile offers an easy-playing experience. With vintage-style touches like a vintage-tint gloss neck finish, '50s-era headstock markings and nickel-plated hardware, this Telecaster emanates a vintage vibe. However, its 9.5" fretboard radius and narrow-tall frets make for smooth playability that appeals to modern guitarists. The Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster lets you tap into quintessential Tele tone with a familiar, inviting feel.

Fender-Designed Alnico Pickups Provide Iconic Tele Twang

The Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups in the bridge and neck positions are voiced to produce the bright, punchy tone that has defined Telecasters for decades. Roll back the Tone control for a warmer, rounder sound or turn it up for crystalline highs. A 3-way pickup selector switch lets you choose the bridge pickup alone for a biting leads, the neck pickup alone for a mellow tone or both pickups together for a blend of articulate mids.

Vintage Touches Meet Modern Playability

While vintage-style touches pay homage to the Tele's storied heritage, the Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster's specs make it thoroughly playable for today's guitarist. Its slim, rounded "C" neck profile and 9.5" fretboard radius feel familiar and fast. Narrow-tall frets make bending strings a breeze. Combined with a resonant pine body, these design elements come together to create an instrument with nostalgic style but contemporary, player-centric features.

Access Quintessential Tone on a Budget

The Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster delivers iconic Fender tone and esthetics at an accessible price point. Its quality components and construction provide exceptional value, allowing more guitarists to experience the Tele's distinctive sound and style. Offering a blend of vintage spirit and modern playability, this Telecaster epitomizes Squier's mission to make innovative, high-quality instruments available to all.

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar White Blonde
Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar White Blonde
Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Maple Fingerboard Electric Guitar White Blonde

Features

  • Pine body, maple C-shape neck with vintage-tint gloss finish
  • 9.5"-radius fingerboard with 21 narrow-tall frets
  • Fender-designed alnico pickups, 3-position blade switch
  • Vintage-style bridge with barrel saddles, nickel-plated hardware
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs

  • Body: Pine
  • Neck: 1-piece maple with vintage-tint gloss finish, "C" shape
  • Headstock: 1950s-inspired headstock markings
  • Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5" (241 mm)
  • Frets: 21 narrow-tall frets
  • Nut Width: 1.65" (42 mm)
  • Hardware: Nickel-plated
  • Tuning Keys: Vintage-style tuning machines
  • Bridge: Vintage-style Telecaster bridge with barrel saddles, nickel-plated hardware
  • Pickguard: 1-ply white
  • Neck pickup: Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickup
  • Bridge pickup: Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickup
  • Pickup switching: 3-position blade (Position 1, bridge; Position 2, bridge and neck, Position 3, neck)
  • Controls: Volume, Tone

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Reviews

4.55

29 Reviews

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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The hype is true!
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Epic Tone Quality Build
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Never buying another tele again
Never buying another tele again
Sounds as sweet as it looks.
Sounds as sweet as it looks.
Caution..

Most Liked Positive Review

5

This guitar is definitely underestimated in its sound qualit

I bought mine used from a gentleman who bought it new in 2018. After a few lessons, he discovered he was not a guitarist. Thus, it was stored until October 2023. The wood and neck were in perfect condition. The chrome and frets had to be polished a little bit. After putting on new strings, I made a minor string adjustment for height. With my analog and digital equipment, intonation was perfect. (A few others said they had problems with this issue. I did not). It plays and sounds like the classic 50s Telecaster. It's not as bright sounding as the Player Series Telecaster. (It's not intended to be. It's a reissue of a 50s Telecaster). Nor does it have any of the issues that the reviewers are saying about the current Player Series Telecaster. I'm playing it through a Marshall DSL40 CR amp and it sounds amazing. My Les Paul and PRS Custom 24 are currently taking a break while I tinker with this thing. It's so fun to play. It's my understanding that from 2020 and beyond there is a mild ioncrease in fret hight. I think that's a good thing. However, previous versions, such as my 2018, are truly remarkable for the price. I would have no reservations in gigging with this instrument. Good luck.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Caution..

So.. first off, color isn't what you would expect. I got mine last year and spent a year with it before I'd write a review. The color is more of a tan then a butterscotch yellow kind of thing like shown here.. saddles dont intonate well, so you will need to fix that. mine came with a faulty switch and a nut cut to deep, fixed both of those things... was also wired wrong. Look, it's got good bones, pickups are good, frets were "okay" but dont let the fanboys and hype fool you. It doesnt look how you think, it comes with a lot of issues, and you will need to put time and money into getting it working properly (unless you're just a pentatonic guy who doesnt actually know any better) Fretwire material is also very soft... already have to get a fretjob. I'll either replace the neck all together or just get rid of it.. Is it worth the money? Kinda. Is there better for the money? Probably Do I regret it? Yes Should I have sent the thing back? Yes Just be aware that this IS NOT a fender. If you're a professional musician, buy something better. get steel frets, get either a fender or a tokai. These are great as a backup if you want to fix them up. but if you want that tele that you can keep your whole life or you want that nice shiny yellow tele that you can make your main piece.... dont buy it.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing19
  2. Jamming18
  3. Small Venues14
  4. Recording13
  5. School Bands8
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz6
  2. Craftsmanship2
  3. Flat Sound1
  4. Poor Pick Up1
  5. Faulty electronics1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced21
  2. Novice5
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Good Feel23
  2. Good Tone23
  3. Fun To Play22
  4. Good Pick Up19
  5. Solid Electronics14

Reviewed by 29 customers

  • Try One

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byDrummin'

    fromBoonies, Va

    Bought this one about 11/2 years ago. Lost the first one in a flood. Had it set up by the crew in Johnson City. Since then, I've only needed to wipe it and change the strings. No problem with tuners, neck bow or twist which are common with the low priced guitars after a year or two. I like it so much that I bought a Classic Vibes 60's Custom. Love the dbl coil and Tremelo on it. Review on it next year.

  • Great Guitar But Needs Probably Needs Some Setup

    4

    submitted3 months ago

    byDavid

    fromFlagstaff, AZ

    This guitar gives me what I wanted, a vintage spec tele at a great price point. It needed some setup. I filed the fret ends to smooth them out around the top of the frets (they were flush to the fretboard, but a little sharp on the tops). I found two frets that were a little high, but it doesn't effect the playability even with full bends. I had to lower the bridge pickup a little to tame the treble.

  • I would purchase this guitar again

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byMichael

    fromIllinois

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The guitar well well made, especially for its price pont.

  • Phenomenal Guitar for the $$

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMike

    fromMarquette, MI

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I might have hemmed and hawed but this guitar (and Squier in general at this point) has everything I need. The lack of the "F" word on the headstock shouldn't mean anything anymore, this is a great instrument. Neck, pickups, looks, sound, feel. It's all there.

  • Phenomenal Guitar for the $$

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMike

    fromMarquette, MI

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I hemmed and hawed. Sure would be cool if it had the F word on the headstock, but that is some classist BS and I generally eschew that nonsense. This is a great guitar. The neck and fingerboard feel great. The Pickups sound great. It looks great. I might need another!

  • Talk all the smack you want about Squiers. Try this.

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byRobert

    fromRound Rock (Austin) Texas

    I have owned several MIA, MIM, and CIJ Telecasters and have been a guitar tech since the early 80's. I have also had a handful of different Squiers. Worked on more guitars than I can count. This Tele is a great guitar for the price, and I would stack it up against any other Tele in quality. Pickups are Tone Rider Hot Classics (Verified.) Electrical components are good for the money. Neck is straight, frets were level, no protruding nubs to file, action was 2mm and intonation as good as can be expected on a vintage style three piece saddled Tele bridge. It only required an extremely minimal setup due to me installing 9's to replace the 10's it came with.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byWill

    fromPhoenix AZ

    Can I have my Guitar tech buddy buff the back of the neck? to make sure it's smooth? well, smooth, and not glossy. thanks much!

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster in Butterscotch Blonde features a neck with a vintage-tint gloss finish. If you want a Satin neck, you would need to have the neck sanded.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byCarl

    fromMurphys ca

    What is the weight of the squire tele

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    7.5 to 8.5 pounds (3.4 to 3.9 kg).

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDoug

    fromStafford VA

    how much doesw the cv 50 weigh

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 12 lbs. They can be more. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. I'm sorry but I don't have one to weigh. This will be approximately 7.5 – 8.0 lbs

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byVlad

    fromVineland, NJ

    Where is the guitar currently made? In China or Indonesia?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Squier is made in Indonesia.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byTCBY

    fromundisclosed

    Where are these guitars made?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This guitar was made in Indonesia.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRick

    fromundisclosed

    Do the recent ones in Indonesia routed for a humbucker in the neck?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, they’re not routed for a humbucker in the neck.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byjeff

    fromColumbus, OH

    Is the neck position pickup routed for a humbucker?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it is not routed for a humbucker.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJimmy

    fromundisclosed

    This model is supposed to be a pine body.why alder body?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    The pine body Telecaster is a special edition guitar from Fender.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byTimbo

    fromDfw McKinney

    Can you verify that this guitar is made of alder? Sweetwater has this model in pine, and I don't want that. Thanks

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    9.5"-radius fingerboard with 21 narrow-tall frets Fender-Designed alnico pickups, 3-position blade switch Vintage-style bridge with barrel saddles, nickel-plated hardware

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byBig G

    fromOklahoma City, Oklahoma

    Is the truss rod adjustment on the headstock or is it at the body / neck joint & it's simply a plug in the headstock? These don't come with brass bridge barrels?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The truss rod is on the headstock.
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