Squier Classic Vibe or Fender Players Series? Why I chose the Squier.

What is better, Fender or Squier? Today, I'm showing off the 1950s Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster. I recently purchased this guitar and chose it over Player Series Fender Telecaster.

[tomisham]

That is a beautiful guitar and they sound wonderful. I love Squiers.

[wayneharrod]

If you like it and enjoy it that is all that matters. The name on the headstock doesn't matter .

[johnnyshae]

A good Guitar is a good Guitar. Don't fall into the branding game.

[themanalligator]

Classic vibe series is insane value for money.

[bobcole]

I have a CV Telecaster Thinline. Excellent instrument.

[douglasalexander]

Well, I’m the odd one out here. I prefer my Player over the CV. You can’t beat the CV for value, but I moved mine on, the neck just wasn’t for me. The player neck with a bigger modern c with a satin neck suits me so much better However, if you like glossy smaller necks, the CV is a no brainer. As someone else said, the name on the headstock means Jack. How they make that CV so good for the money is pretty impressive.

[robanderson]

I think the Squier Classic Vibes are better than the Fender Players. The fretboards on the Fender Players are too sharp, where as on the classic vibes it almost feels like there is a slight roll which is way more comfortable. You made the right decision.

[ryangunwitch-black]

Dude. I've got one and I love it. Punches WAY above its weight.

[craigpimlott]

I went to play fender roadworn vintera strat limited edition series, I tried it out and a squier CV series ..and I’ve got to be honest the squier CV played and sounded better than the Fender vintera .the price difference was crazy just over two grand in British pounds, the squier was just over 300 quid .I came home with the squier .the price difference was just the name on the headstock because the tone and workmanship wasn’t the difference in price I can unsure you .

[jeffdugger]

I agree with what you said about not caring whats on the headstock.

What matters *most* is how it feels; how it plays; how it sounds, to *you*

[donaldroberts]

I recently bought the left handed version of this and for my skill level, budget and the fact I’m not a professional musician it more than serves its purpose

[terrancefields]

Your choice is wise by choosing "Classic Vibe". They just go up in price and nobody usually sells them like "Affinity" models. This is as good as any new "CBS" Fender I used to sell in stores in 70's and 80's.

[danpritchett]

You got the right guitar. Nothing wrong with Squier. I just got my Squier Telecaster. I'm thrilled.

[hailmaryrecordings]

Great choice!

Squier has been crushing-it over the past few years.

[larrymannino]

Hey - I was in a similar situation and could have gone with either the Player or the Squier CV50 - tried them both but the Squier just 'felt right' in my hands, and I liked the tone, so that's that and I don't regret the decision at all. You've got yourself a great guitar there - oh, and Happy Anniversary!

[gregdankert]

Many pro players have secret squires in their collection - honestly many Asian/south Asian companies have been making guitars for decades. They know what they are doing.

[billkallas]

If Squire Classic Vibes had a Fender Logo on the headstock, they could raise the price to $500, and it would outsell the Player Series. The new ones have the three saddle bridge, but they aren't brass.

[gmtb]

I bought an Affinity Tele for 200, and anybody that plays it, wants to buy it. I won't sell it. I own one Classic Vibe Squier(Jaguar), and I won't sell that guitar, either. Thanks for the video.

[Klaxet]

Congrats on the great guitar! I've got Squier 40s anniversary tele, very similar to this one with satin finish neck and it is a fantastic guitar....I can't put it down. The finish and frets - top notch and even pickups sound great, this guitar needs nothing but the player!

[stevelankford]

I have American, MIM, and Squiers built in Indonesia and China. All in total 7 strats and teles, I love all of them. The last being a 40th anniversary blonde Tele, it may be the best neck and fret job of all. For me the Squier CV closes the gap very hard on American guitars.