Squier Classic Vibe Tele build quality

[Max Power]

Might be a dumb question/comment, but has anyone tried pulling on the headstock towards themselves?

It might just be mine, but the guitar seems very cheap when I do this. I hear all sorts of cracking noises and the whole things seems way too flexible. Does anyone know if this is just a neck thing? or is it the neck pocket?

I love the guitar and I guess it does seem stupid to be hung up on this but I guess I would like it to feel a little more solid.

[91xlntS-3]

Guess my question is: "Why would you do that in the first place"?

You're doing something to the guitar that was not meant to be done, so I wouldn't be surprised if you heard creaking/cracking noises! ????

[Guitarmadcat]

Well, what you've gotta realise is - you gets what you pays fer.
At the price, they're a great instrument but superior quality inevitably costs more.

[BoogerRooger]

Have you tried tightening the screws?

My CV50s and CVC necks are both solid as rocks and I do like to give the neck a good old shove sometimes (Surf's up!), not hving a bigsby or a bender . No cracking noises to report.

[Max Power]

Originally Posted by 91xlntS-3

Guess my question is: "Why would you do that in the first place"?

You're doing something to the guitar that was not meant to be done, so I wouldn't be surprised if you heard creaking/cracking noises! ????

I don't think you understand. I am saying just a little pressure. Any of my other guitars are solid as a rock when I do that. Some minor flex which can sometimes sound good when playing.

I think you have the impression I'm putting muscle into it to see if it will bend or break..Not quite.

[Max Power]

Originally Posted by Guitarmadcat

Well, what you've gotta realise is - you gets what you pays fer.
At the price, they're a great instrument but superior quality inevitably costs more.

Yeah, that's what I am thinking, I just thought I'd check in with other people.

Actually, after taxes I paid 415$ CDN for this thing. I bought my old MIM tele for 350$ used and it was in mint condition and felt a little more solid.

[Max Power]

Originally Posted by BoogerRooger

Have you tried tightening the screws?

My CV50s and CVC necks are both solid as rocks and I do like to give the neck a good old shove sometimes (Surf's up!), not hving a bigsby or a bender . No cracking noises to report.

I'll take a look at that. However, I am sure that it's just flexible like that because of the wood used.

[StraightNeck]

Hey,Max Power.I have a small cracking noise in my Tele(not a CV)and found out that it is
the pickguard that is too tight against the neck.It doesnt take much movement to make a noise.I have not done anything to it yet.

[Max Power]

Originally Posted by StraightNeck

Hey,Max Power.I have a small cracking noise in my Tele(not a CV)and found out that it is
the pickguard that is too tight against the neck.It doesnt take much movement to make a noise.I have not done anything to it yet.

Hmm good call, I'll check that out!

[boris bubbanov]

Max, you might think about replacing those cheap neck bolts.

Mellecaster just opened a thread about this subject yesterday or the day before.

Until you have quality fasteners I would withhold final judgment.

I disagree with the notion you "should not" do this since a lot of pros do tweak on the neck of their Teles for some of their signature sounds. And no, I do not think a stock CV could tolerate this over time.

I try not to fool with skimpier made guitars in the fashion you describe so I can tweak all I like and I don't get that queasy feeling. And I ain't buying a CV for "trade reasons" :^) plus I wouldn't tweak that way someone else's guitar so although I can visualize what you're describing I have not documented it on a CV.

[Max Power]

Originally Posted by boris bubbanov

Max, you might think about replacing those cheap neck bolts.

Mellecaster just opened a thread about this subject yesterday or the day before.

Until you have quality fasteners I would withhold final judgment.

I disagree with the notion you "should not" do this since a lot of pros do tweak on the neck of their Teles for some of their signature sounds. And no, I do not think a stock CV could tolerate this over time.

I try not to fool with skimpier made guitars in the fashion you describe so I can tweak all I like and I don't get that queasy feeling. And I ain't buying a CV for "trade reasons" :^) plus I wouldn't tweak that way someone else's guitar so although I can visualize what you're describing I have not documented it on a CV.

Awesome! thanks!