NEW! Squier Classic Vibe 50's Telecaster!

bowlfreshener · May 30th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Just when I thought I had my Squier Telecaster addiction cured, they release this:
http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?itemid=70361

D

MN YOU SQUIER!

Lerb21 · May 30th, 2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowlfreshener

Just when I thought I had my Squier Telecaster addiction cured, they release this:
http://www.samash.com/catalog/showit...RCH&GroupCode=

D

MN YOU SQUIER!

Yes....... MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Chrismeyer · May 30th, 2008, 09:01 PM

HOLY CRAP ITS PINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm gettin one!!!!!
SWEET!
You guys have me dyin for a piny,so I'm gettin this!!

telefunk · May 30th, 2008, 09:08 PM

The start of many an upgrade project methinks...

boris bubbanov · May 30th, 2008, 09:33 PM

Holy smokes, they say it is pine!

I wonder where this model is made.

Southern Ill · May 30th, 2008, 09:37 PM

Pretty cool!!

Doug Ferguson · May 30th, 2008, 09:41 PM

I gotta say, those look mighty nice. Squire doesn't even show them on their website yet!

yegbert · May 30th, 2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

Holy smokes, they say it is pine!

I wonder where this model is made.

The 21 fret glossy finish neck and the shiny gold logo are characteristics common with the VM SH/SSH and that haven't been on any other recent production Squier Standard Teles. The VM SH/SSH model is crafted in India.

I wonder if this is a Sam Ash Special Run? Sam Ash did that for a maple fretboard, color coordinated headstock Fat Tele model, starting in 2000 and continuing for a few years.

bowlfreshener · May 30th, 2008, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yegbert

The 21 fret glossy finish neck and the shiny gold logo are characteristics common with the VM SH/SSH and that haven't been on any other recent production Squier Standard Teles. The VM SH/SSH model is crafted in India.

I wonder if this is a Sam Ash Special Run? Sam Ash did that for a maple fretboard, color coordinated headstock Fat Tele model, starting in 2000 and continuing for a few years.

I don't think its a special Sam Ash run, as I heard about these a few weeks ago from someone on a Squier forum from Australia saying he knew someone who worked at a music store and was told about these by the Fender rep. At the time I thought they might just be an 'overseas only' series, like the California Series that pop up on eBay every now and then, so I didn't say anything about it until I knew it was not an overseas only series.

Cassady · May 30th, 2008, 10:39 PM

Wow! That's a sweet looking Telecaster.

If I hadn't just bought a new Tele, one of these would be on the way ASAP.

One of you needs to buy one so that I can read a report on it. I really have a thing for Squier Teles and this one looks like a real winner with its Alnico III pickups, pine body and 50's-style hardware.

Thanks for the link,

Cassady

Tele Fan · May 30th, 2008, 10:48 PM

Yep, I'm gettin' one.

Mark Davis · May 30th, 2008, 11:51 PM

Ive been looking for a good 50's Classic or 60's Classic used but I think I'll just get one of these instead.

What a killer deal!

Mark Davis · May 31st, 2008, 12:02 AM

I predict this will be the biggest selling Squier of all time.

If a 50's Classic is a poor mans 52ri then this is a broke mans 50's Classic.

Scotland · May 31st, 2008, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

I predict this will be the biggest selling Squier of all time.

If a 50's Classic is a poor mans 52ri then this is a broke mans 50's Classic.

I totally agree and would add that this could also be the basis for a million partscasters. I don't need one but am sure as heck going to get one.

Arlo · May 31st, 2008, 12:19 AM

How cool is that a Pine Squire!! Gonna have to splurge.

austintele · May 31st, 2008, 12:22 AM

I got to get one!

Mark Davis · May 31st, 2008, 12:42 AM

Fender could have made one of these long ago.

Just shows how out of touch Fender marketing is with what the public wants.

Seems like all the cool stuff is MIM MIJ/CIJ or Squier.

Fender USA hasnt made anything Ive wanted in years!

fenson · May 31st, 2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

Holy smokes, they say it is pine!

I wonder where this model is made.

Could be INDIA i played a few squire strats made in India, new for this year i think and they are not bad ,cheap cheap tuners but not bad guitars as a whole.

Mark-00255 · May 31st, 2008, 01:17 AM

at the pic harder and harder to see if there's grain showing through. Maybe. Sure looks great! If it plays as well as the two Squier's I've got, it would make an excellent gigging guitar.

Chrismeyer · May 31st, 2008, 01:56 AM

I smell a RACE!!!!!!!!! Let's see who get's it first!
I already shot off a e-mail to my Fender guy.
BTW,also told him this was going to be a HUGE home-run for Fender.
ARLO! Are you seriously going to get one? YOU BUILD THESE!!!!!
You're nuts! haha

ChazM · May 31st, 2008, 02:04 AM

Anyone know when these actually become available? I must have one!!!

viking · May 31st, 2008, 02:17 AM

I really didnt think they would do this......Normal body thickness , trad bridge , maple neck with a skunk stripe.If they are decent , and made in big enough numbers , they could kill the sale no´s for Fender Teles.
Thats just what happened over here when the word got out about the JV Squiers in the early 80´s , they hardly sold any Fenders.

kp8 · May 31st, 2008, 02:28 AM

sweetness!

Mark Davis · May 31st, 2008, 02:30 AM

Some of the best guitars ever made are the Squier JV 82 and early 80's Teles and Strats.

I agree 100% if these are even 1/2 way decent they will sell so many they wont be able to fill the dealer orders.

Tuners are easy to change I dont expect the tuners to be any good but with A3 magnet pickups 9.5 radius med jumbo frets and vintage styling its gonna be a huge hit.

When I got my 1st 50's Classic in 1999 they were $800 list now they are $1000 list which makes them $700 street they basicly took a workmans priced guitar and almost made it cost more that its worth. This Squier is $300 street so its less than 1/2 as much as a 50's Classic MIM.

Wonder why Fender marketing wasnt smart enough to make a Pine Body MIM 50's Classic Esquire and Classic model???

PJ · May 31st, 2008, 06:54 AM

Looks like a product to head-off the copies, ie Rondo, Xaviere, Turser. Hopefully, Squier will expand the line into some additional
versions.

guitarbuilder · May 31st, 2008, 07:06 AM

Why do I do this? I bought one.
Marty

tonfarbe · May 31st, 2008, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarbuilder

Why do I do this? I bought one.
Marty

Good move! If I'd live in the US, I also would have clicked on the add-to-chart button.
Please report back when you have received the guitar.

Being without an Esquier for more than a year now, my plan is set.

Hiflyer · May 31st, 2008, 09:20 AM

I hope it will be available in Europe ... A 50's inspired pine Telly is the best idea of the year IMO.

Chris

Walter Broes · May 31st, 2008, 09:32 AM

I sure hope these are not a "Sam Ash only" item, and we'll get them in Europe.

I'm getting one!

mistermullens · May 31st, 2008, 09:36 AM

Man, Squier is becoming quite a force to be reckoned with. First the Vintage Modified Series and now this?! Very cool. I hope it comes in different colors. I just got a '50s Classic Esquire in the same color.

Fatmanstratman · May 31st, 2008, 09:44 AM

Soon as they hit Europe, the Fatman will be buying one. Most exciting thing to come out of Fender for YEARS.

Maybe their Marketing Dept. has managed to employ someone with half a brain?..

Hiflyer · May 31st, 2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walter Broes

I sure hope these are not a "Sam Ash only" item, and we'll get them in Europe.

I'm getting one!

[off topic] Hey Walter, good gig at the last 'Rockin' around Turnhout' with Clark & the Aces, I enjoyed the sound of your telecaster. [/off topic]

Sidney Vicious · May 31st, 2008, 09:51 AM

Sweet looking -

but is it really all that when a MIM Standard Telecaster - with Fender on the headstock and with (as I recall) MIA/vintage bridge pickguard etc compatible proportions - is only $100 more?

GilmourD · May 31st, 2008, 09:55 AM

Wow... I hope a shop around me gets these, unlike the Vintage Modified HSS... I still haven't seen one of those and I live in the NYC metro area!!!

bowlfreshener · May 31st, 2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walter Broes

I sure hope these are not a "Sam Ash only" item, and we'll get them in Europe.

I'm getting one!

I am certain these are not a "Sam Ash Only" item because I was tipped off about these guitars by an Australian on a Squier forum who said he knew someone who works in, or owns(?), an Aussie music store that was told about these guitars by the Fender rep.

Walter Broes · May 31st, 2008, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hiflyer

[off topic] Hey Walter, good gig at the last 'Rockin' around Turnhout' with Clark & the Aces, I enjoyed the sound of your telecaster. [/off topic]

Thank you very much Hiflyer! You didn't like the big Guild?

91xlntS-3 · May 31st, 2008, 10:35 AM

Man, I'm gonna have to get one of these! I'm just hoping they expand and add a 60's Vibe model, that would be so sweet; a 50's and a 60's for less than $600!! How cool would that be???

I've got a 50's classic and have been watching out for a Classic 60's, but I'd get these just to add to the collection! WOW!!

Hiflyer · May 31st, 2008, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walter Broes

Thank you very much Hiflyer! You didn't like the big Guild?

Oh yes, I liked it also, I love the sound of P90's. But you know, telecasters ...

yegbert · May 31st, 2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowlfreshener

I am certain these are not a "Sam Ash Only" item because I was tipped off about these guitars by an Australian on a Squier forum who said he knew someone who works in, or owns(?), an Aussie music store that was told about these guitars by the Fender rep.

If a company like Sam Ash arranged for a Special Run, it would be through Fender and Fender would be making them. So the Fender rep could know about it even if it was a run made for Sam Ash.

I haven't seen this model show up yet at the Musician's Friend, 123Music or Elderly online stores. Has anyone here seen the model anywhere besides Sam Ash?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91xlntS-3

Man, I'm gonna have to get one of these! I'm just hoping they expand and add a 60's Vibe model, that would be so sweet; a 50's and a 60's for less than $600!! How cool would that be???

I've got a 50's classic and have been watching out for a Classic 60's, but I'd get these just to add to the collection! WOW!!

I too have been thinking about a '60s Tele, and it would be sweet to be able to get one at this price point. Right now Sam Ash is listing this one Tele and a Strat in the Classic Vibe series.

Grin'n'pick · May 31st, 2008, 10:49 AM

Can't wait to see and hear more info about these! Quick, somebody get one and report back (with pics!!).

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Chrismeyer Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Age: 35 Posts: 662	HOLY CRAP ITS PINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm gettin one!!!!! SWEET! You guys have me dyin for a piny,so I'm gettin this!!

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Southern Ill Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 982	Pretty cool!!

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Cassady Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 753	Wow! That's a sweet looking Telecaster. If I hadn't just bought a new Tele, one of these would be on the way ASAP. One of you needs to buy one so that I can read a report on it. I really have a thing for Squier Teles and this one looks like a real winner with its Alnico III pickups, pine body and 50's-style hardware. Thanks for the link, Cassady

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Mark Davis Telefied Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 22,614	Ive been looking for a good 50's Classic or 60's Classic used but I think I'll just get one of these instead. What a killer deal! __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

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Mark Davis Telefied Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 22,614	I predict this will be the biggest selling Squier of all time. If a 50's Classic is a poor mans 52ri then this is a broke mans 50's Classic. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

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Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Upta Camp Age: 52 Posts: 2,722	How cool is that a Pine Squire!! Gonna have to splurge. __________________ The new EL VATO CD is officaly released in the U.K.! Listen to Planet Rock for a taste. www.el-vato.com

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Mark Davis Telefied Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 22,614	Fender could have made one of these long ago. Just shows how out of touch Fender marketing is with what the public wants. Seems like all the cool stuff is MIM MIJ/CIJ or Squier. Fender USA hasnt made anything Ive wanted in years! __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

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Mark-00255 Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South of Seattle, WA Age: 52 Posts: 793	I keep staring ... at the pic harder and harder to see if there's grain showing through. Maybe. Sure looks great! If it plays as well as the two Squier's I've got, it would make an excellent gigging guitar.

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Chrismeyer Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Age: 35 Posts: 662	I smell a RACE!!!!!!!!! Let's see who get's it first! I already shot off a e-mail to my Fender guy. BTW,also told him this was going to be a HUGE home-run for Fender. ARLO! Are you seriously going to get one? YOU BUILD THESE!!!!! You're nuts! haha

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ChazM TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Age: 39 Posts: 82	Anyone know when these actually become available? I must have one!!! __________________ www.facebook.com/charlesmatthews666 http://chazmatthews.blogspot.com/

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viking Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denmark Age: 44 Posts: 765	I really didnt think they would do this......Normal body thickness , trad bridge , maple neck with a skunk stripe.If they are decent , and made in big enough numbers , they could kill the sale no´s for Fender Teles. Thats just what happened over here when the word got out about the JV Squiers in the early 80´s , they hardly sold any Fenders.

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kp8 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest Harbor, ME Posts: 3,860	sweetness!

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Mark Davis Telefied Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 22,614	Some of the best guitars ever made are the Squier JV 82 and early 80's Teles and Strats. I agree 100% if these are even 1/2 way decent they will sell so many they wont be able to fill the dealer orders. Tuners are easy to change I dont expect the tuners to be any good but with A3 magnet pickups 9.5 radius med jumbo frets and vintage styling its gonna be a huge hit. When I got my 1st 50's Classic in 1999 they were $800 list now they are $1000 list which makes them $700 street they basicly took a workmans priced guitar and almost made it cost more that its worth. This Squier is $300 street so its less than 1/2 as much as a 50's Classic MIM. Wonder why Fender marketing wasnt smart enough to make a Pine Body MIM 50's Classic Esquire and Classic model??? __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

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Sidney Vicious Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Posts: 2,064 26 Photos	Sweet looking - but is it really all that when a MIM Standard Telecaster - with Fender on the headstock and with (as I recall) MIA/vintage bridge pickguard etc compatible proportions - is only $100 more?

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GilmourD Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nutley, NJ Age: 30 Posts: 1,765	Wow... I hope a shop around me gets these, unlike the Vintage Modified HSS... I still haven't seen one of those and I live in the NYC metro area!!! __________________ Good deals: Joel Terry Layla Skye Sunny Wally Franky Honey Wolfy

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91xlntS-3 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,586	Man, I'm gonna have to get one of these! I'm just hoping they expand and add a 60's Vibe model, that would be so sweet; a 50's and a 60's for less than $600!! How cool would that be??? I've got a 50's classic and have been watching out for a Classic 60's, but I'd get these just to add to the collection! WOW!!

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Grin'n'pick Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nr. Bath, UK Posts: 2,001 39 Photos	Can't wait to see and hear more info about these! Quick, somebody get one and report back (with pics!!).