Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar, Butterscotch Blonde, Full Straight Back

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar, Butterscotch Blonde, Headstock Left Front

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar, Butterscotch Blonde, Body Straight Front

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar, Butterscotch Blonde, Body Left Front

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar, Butterscotch Blonde, Body Straight Back

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Electric Guitar, Butterscotch Blonde, Headstock Straight Back

Squier's Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster is a great value on a classic guitar. Fender Designed Alnico single-coils deliver that Tele twang, with plenty of bite.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
Pine body	Balanced response, similar to alder
Maple neck	Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Vintage-style single-coil alnico pickups	Classic Fender tone and versatility
C-shaped neck profile	Comfortable, rounded oval shape

Overview

The Fender Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster delivers the feel and classic twangy tones of a vintage-era Telecaster, at a price comfortable enough for a beginner or first-time Tele buyer.

Need some motivation to pick up that guitar and practice? With its vintage-tint gloss-maple neck and old-school black pickguard, this cool-looking Telecaster is all the inspiration you need. And with Alnico pickups, vintage-style tuners and a string-thru-body bridge, this affordable Tele is about more than looks -- it's a great-sounding, easy-playing instrument with plenty of bite and bark.

A Classic Shape

The Fender Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster follows the form of the original 1950s-era Telecaster, with an all-pine body under a light and shiny gloss polyurethane finish. The light top is accented by a 1-ply black plastic pickguard. The maple neck contrasts nicely with the body, finished in a distinct vintage-tint gloss. The fingerboard is light maple and is set with 21 narrow-tall frets. The neck shape itself is a slimmer, more contemporary C shape with a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius.

Fender Pickups for Classic Tone

The Fender Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster is set with two Fender Designed Alnico single-coil pickups in the neck and bridge positions. A 3-position blade switch allows you to move between bridge, neck, and combined positions to explore different tones.

Classic Hardware

The bridge is a vintage-style strings-thru-body Telecaster design with chrome barrel saddles. A bone nut… read more and knurled flat-top tuning knobs finish off the fine vintage detailing on this instrument.

Features:

- All-pine body
- Fender Designed Alnico pickups
- Tinted gloss polyurethane finish
- C-shape maple Neck
- 1-ply black plastic pickguard
- Vintage Tinted Neck
- Black Dot Position Inlays

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Specs

- Series: Classic Vibe
- Model Name: Classic Vibe Telecaster '50s
- Body: Pine
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
- Body Shape: Telecaster
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: "C"
- Neck Finish: Tinted Gloss Urethane
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 21
- Frets Size: Narrow Tall
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650"
- Truss Rods: Head Adjust
- Position Inlays: Black Dot
- Bridge Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil
- Neck Pickup: Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Pickup Configuration: SS
- Bridge: 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-Style
- Pickguard: 1-Ply Black
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
- Switch Tip: Black
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Squier
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
- Included Accessories: None

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Butterscotch Blonde: Shipping Weight: 13.25 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 46 x 18 x 5 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0374030550
White Blonde: Shipping Weight: 13.5 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 45 x 15 x 4 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 0374030501

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 480-596-7195

Service Manual

Squier's Description

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster

A celebration of the birth of the Tele in the early 1950s, the Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster creates incredible tone courtesy of the Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5"-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style Telecaster bridge with barrel saddles and string-through-body design. This throwback Squier model also features 1950s-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tint gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

Features:

- Inspired by 1950s-era Telecaster Models
- Vintage-tint gloss finish for a highly desirable aged look
- Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups for authentic Fender tone
- Vintage-style bridge features barrel saddles and a string-through-body design for optimal resonance
- Vintage-style tuning machines provide rock-solid tuning stability, smooth action, and classic looks
- Durable nickel-plated hardware adds a deep, rich throwback look to the instrument
- Slim "C"-shaped neck profile for a comfortable playing feel

Reviews

(65 ratings)

Submitted July 22, 2020 by Rick M in Bend, OR

"Best Value Tele Out There!"

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I've been playing for 45 years, gigged in my 20s and still do occasionally. I had an old tele back in the mid-70s and it was probably the best guitar I ever had. Approaching my 60th birthday and feeling nostalgic but also budget conscious I looked for a Tele that would feel and sound as good as that one I was so lucky to have 40 some years ago. I evaluated the regular Squier Telecaster, this one, and also the Fender Player (Mexican made) Tele. This to me was BY FAR the best sounding and playing and looking of the 3, and it happened to be the middle one in terms of price. The Alnico 5s are really punchy and give you that gritty grinding sound with lots of energy, but if you dial the guitar volume back you can get really smooth bell-like tones. It is heavy but in a good, solid feeling way. I love the vintage tinted look of the neck, and the wood grain under the butterscotch is just beautiful and a perfect match to the neck. I inspected the fit and finish closely and have found no flaws, and the initial set up was perfect, all I had to do was tune it. All in all, this is without a doubt the best $399 guitar I have ever purchased. If you want a great sounding Telecaster without compromise, this is it. You will have a great time blowing away your headstock snob friends with this puppy!!