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[mjh]

I’m glad someone finally said this. As a “hobby” guitar player, I can’t justify $1, 500 - $2, 000 for a Gibson Les Paul when the Epiphone quality is excellent for less than half the price. I paid $100 for a Squier Bullet Strat and it plays so well I invested in some upgraded locking tuners. While the brand does help the resale value, I don’t buy my guitars for the next owner. Great video, Phil.

[miker]

A few years ago I bought a Squire Jaguar by mail. I thought if it sucks I'll just hang it fog wall art. I was shocked at the fit and finish. This guitar was setup and detailed better than many Fenders I've tried at Guitar Center. It gave me a new appreciation for the workmanship from, if I remember correctly, Indonesia,

[ewanguitar]

As an owner of the player series telecaster, this hurts me inside

[MisterRorschach]

My squier Tom delong strat was so nice and played so well that my dad would constantly ask to borrow it to play in his church worship band. Imagine that, an old man playing a blink 182 themed guitar on stage with piano, drums, and a choir.

[cynthiadaoust]

I appreciated this video because as a lefty, I notice Squier has more models readily available without custom ordering. Thanks

[kullinai]

me, a broke beginner:
*i like your funny words, magic man*

[KAGEMORIEru]

I bought the Classic Vibe ‘70s Thinline Telecaster a week ago for its looks and all I could say is, this definitely one of the nicest playing and sounding guitar I ever owned. Can definitely compete with Fenders

[rbilleaud]

My whole philosophy is that the audience (with the exception of maybe a couple of gearheads) don't really give jack about what brand of guitar you play. I play a partscaster I put together from odds and ends and I like it because it's comfortable to me. Never heard anyone once say you suck because you play x guitar. As long as you can play its ok

[phreak]

I would probably choose the Fender in most cases... but man! The Squires they are putting out today are absolutely superior to what they were 30 years ago when I was a beginner. If I were on a strict budget I would be completely happy with a modern Squier.

[RobFraticelli]

The “more traditional” wood, alder, is actually a more modern convention in guitar manufacturing for fenders. The pine and poplar are used to make the classic vibe series true to their vintage counterparts. Tele’s originally used pine (back in the esquire days) and mustangs used poplar in the 60’s and 70’s.

[derrekmcfarlane]

I wish you had mentioned the j mascis jazzmaster. I have one and I think it's been one the best guitars I've owned, and I've had a gibson les paul, prs se custom 24, and a epiphone sheraton

[prettynoose]

Phil, we'D to see a similar video comparing Epiphone and Gibson....specifically the Les Pauls

[bobsynth]

Love my squire jazz master. I had a Fender jazzmaster back in the early 70’s but the squire is actually better.

[Benji]

I wanted to get a Tele for years. I went to GC and A/B'd the Classic Vibe to the Mexican Tele and it was no contest. The classic Vibe won me over every time. Plus, the CV has the vintage tuners which I've always loved. I bought the CV and I absolutely love it.

[brittanygarrison]

One of my favorite things about your videos is how you jump right into things and get down to business. Great one as always.

[jeffmartinez]

I played a thinline tele with the jazzmasters at GC. I fell in love with it. I already own an ultra Strat and a 60th anniversary with a v neck. The squire blew me away. Awesome tone and sustain. Not every thinline was like the one I picked. So very important to play your instrument before you buy.

[salg.]

You nailed it. I bought a 2010 Classic Vibe Tele used for124$ out the door and was impressed. Didn't put it down for days and I have a custom shop USA Fender Strat

[Beastmnster]

As an intro guitarist, I'm so happy with my 50s classic vibe tele, sounds great to my ear

[meschadarc]

it's not about brands. it' about fun and music. keep the buck in your pocket until you need it! thank you philip for being a reminder and a guide.

[mountainman]

I love the Squier Classic Vibe series, and own the 50’s Tele and the 70’s Strat, they’re awesome guitars! I’ve owned a MIM Fender Tele before and I feel the quality and value of the classic vibe is above the Mexican Fender. If you can move past not having that Fender logo on the headstock, the Classic Vibe is a great route to go!