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dcindc · 10-25-2008, 02:06 PM

It's HEYEAR!

Ok, so it is NOT MIA quality. But it is far beyond MIM quality.

MIMs are in trouble, no kidding.

Mine has a little tiny dent on the front, a slightly tinkly 12th fret on the high E, and the 1st fret has an edge that will catch the high E string.

The pickups are outstanding. Probably not as good as buotique, but damn good! Not overly powerful, but very toneful.

You can play mid gain just by rolling off the treble a little bit. The neck pickup is better than the bridge pup. But the bridge pup is good, so it's all good!

No way would I change these pups, and I would buy a set to put in other guitars.

I much prefer the pups to what was in my Nashville Tele, even the Texas Special in the middle.

I like the pots, they are turn solidly. I'd say stiff, but you guys would think that's negative, when it's not.

The wood is beautiful, both on the neck and on the body. The finish is outstanding, both in color and application.

It weighs 7.5 lbs. My scale is a Chatillion. That's a respected name in scales, the same brand we used in the miiltary for specialized tension scales.

The neck is one piece, no fingerboard. The neck is thin. Thinner than I like. I much prefer the fullness of my SX Ash necks. These frets are smaller than the SXs even the ashes. They're nice.

The neck plate is laser engraved with Squier. Very nice.

For $225 delivered, after the live.com cashback, it's a great deal. For the street price of $299 it's still recommended.

Damn, now I gotta go buy the strat.

WoodenDuckMaker · 10-25-2008, 02:06 PM

HELL YEAH

Doctor Morbius · 10-25-2008, 02:10 PM

Looks nice!

Congrats ... again.

Highway_61 · 10-25-2008, 02:11 PM

HNGD!!

(Makes me even more excited about the Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic that's en route.)

Again, congratulations!

Tweedledee · 10-25-2008, 02:18 PM

Excellent! That guitar keeps calling my name, but I'm trying to hold back.

Doctor Morbius · 10-25-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tweedledee

Excellent! That guitar keeps calling my name, but I'm trying to hold back.

Me too but I already have enough guitars that don't get much play time - including a Baja Tele and an MIM Tele.

dixie789456 · 10-25-2008, 02:38 PM

i love mine! great guitar cheap price

Myrdhinn · 10-25-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highway_61

HNGD!!

(Makes me even more excited about the Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic that's en route.)

Again, congratulations!

If the fit and finish is as good as the CV Duo Sonic I picked up, you'll love it. Light as all get yet still sounds fullbodied due to the alcino Vs in it.

HNGD to dcindc. One of those tele's is next on my list one of these days.

Geeter · 10-25-2008, 02:54 PM

Congratulations and Happy New Guitar Day!

BindingNut · 10-25-2008, 03:05 PM

No, now you need to get the VM TELE.

dcindc · 10-25-2008, 03:09 PM

I've got a VM Thinline Tele.

It's mod'd though, so no direct comparison, but I'd still put the CV Tele ahead.

AndersonTech · 10-25-2008, 03:14 PM

Happy New Tele Day, DC!

Mister Crow · 10-25-2008, 03:17 PM

I've been on the fence about these, mostly because I've been afraid the neck might be too thin. I like 'em chunky.

So it's not as chunky as an SX? Perhaps thats the direction I should go.

Is the SX Ash the chunkiest/fattest of the SX brand?

dcindc · 10-25-2008, 03:19 PM

They vary but the fattest SX neck I've got on a Fender type came on a Strat style with P90s. But the SX Strat and Tele necks are interchangeable.

ganjaseed · 10-25-2008, 04:35 PM

Looks nice! Congrats!

noizemakr73 · 10-25-2008, 04:39 PM

Happy NGD! Those seem like a stupid good value.

Guttermouth · 10-25-2008, 05:55 PM

congrats!!
the cv teles are killer. i'm still lovin' mine

OnWingsOfLead · 10-25-2008, 05:58 PM

So I have been wanting to pull the trigger on one of these for a long time. I still haven't gotten to try one, thought the Guitar Center I work at is supposed to be getting them in soon.

LeftyTom · 10-25-2008, 06:29 PM

Happy Present Day Vintage Tele Day!

catsandstrats · 10-25-2008, 06:37 PM

I told you that the mexican line should watch the hell out. I see no reason to buy a mexican strat or tele right now.

10-25-2008, 02:06 PM	#1
dcindc Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I'm a SXy Beast and I can has Mahogny Strat! *** And my toilet's trimmed with chrome Posts: 19,763	NGD - Squier Classic Vibe Tele! It's HEYEAR! Ok, so it is NOT MIA quality. But it is far beyond MIM quality. MIMs are in trouble, no kidding. Mine has a little tiny dent on the front, a slightly tinkly 12th fret on the high E, and the 1st fret has an edge that will catch the high E string. The pickups are outstanding. Probably not as good as buotique, but damn good! Not overly powerful, but very toneful. You can play mid gain just by rolling off the treble a little bit. The neck pickup is better than the bridge pup. But the bridge pup is good, so it's all good! No way would I change these pups, and I would buy a set to put in other guitars. I much prefer the pups to what was in my Nashville Tele, even the Texas Special in the middle. I like the pots, they are turn solidly. I'd say stiff, but you guys would think that's negative, when it's not. The wood is beautiful, both on the neck and on the body. The finish is outstanding, both in color and application. It weighs 7.5 lbs. My scale is a Chatillion. That's a respected name in scales, the same brand we used in the miiltary for specialized tension scales. The neck is one piece, no fingerboard. The neck is thin. Thinner than I like. I much prefer the fullness of my SX Ash necks. These frets are smaller than the SXs even the ashes. They're nice. The neck plate is laser engraved with Squier. Very nice. For $225 delivered, after the live.com cashback, it's a great deal. For the street price of $299 it's still recommended. Damn, now I gotta go buy the strat. __________________ DC in DC SPAM: My eBay Auctions! My Good Dealings with, SPAM Thread, & Signature Quotes post ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HCEG PLATINUM TRADER Last edited by dcindc : 10-25-2008 at 02:37 PM.

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10-25-2008, 02:38 PM	#7
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10-25-2008, 03:09 PM	#11
dcindc Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I'm a SXy Beast and I can has Mahogny Strat! *** And my toilet's trimmed with chrome Posts: 19,763	I've got a VM Thinline Tele. It's mod'd though, so no direct comparison, but I'd still put the CV Tele ahead. __________________ DC in DC SPAM: My eBay Auctions! My Good Dealings with, SPAM Thread, & Signature Quotes post ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HCEG PLATINUM TRADER

10-25-2008, 02:06 PM	#2
WoodenDuckMaker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,694	HELL YEAH

10-25-2008, 02:11 PM	#4
Highway_61 Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,187	HNGD!! (Makes me even more excited about the Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic that's en route.) Again, congratulations!

10-25-2008, 02:54 PM	#9
Geeter Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 7,192	Congratulations and Happy New Guitar Day!

10-25-2008, 03:05 PM	#10
BindingNut Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 549	No, now you need to get the VM TELE.

10-25-2008, 03:14 PM	#12
AndersonTech Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Right now, in front of my computer. Posts: 4,550	Happy New Tele Day, DC!

10-25-2008, 03:17 PM	#13
Mister Crow Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,244	I've been on the fence about these, mostly because I've been afraid the neck might be too thin. I like 'em chunky. So it's not as chunky as an SX? Perhaps thats the direction I should go. Is the SX Ash the chunkiest/fattest of the SX brand?

10-25-2008, 03:19 PM	#14
dcindc Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: I'm a SXy Beast and I can has Mahogny Strat! *** And my toilet's trimmed with chrome Posts: 19,763	They vary but the fattest SX neck I've got on a Fender type came on a Strat style with P90s. But the SX Strat and Tele necks are interchangeable. __________________ DC in DC SPAM: My eBay Auctions! My Good Dealings with, SPAM Thread, & Signature Quotes post ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HCEG PLATINUM TRADER

10-25-2008, 04:35 PM	#15
ganjaseed Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 4,488	Looks nice! Congrats!

10-25-2008, 04:39 PM	#16
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10-25-2008, 05:55 PM	#17
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10-25-2008, 05:58 PM	#18
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10-25-2008, 06:29 PM	#19
LeftyTom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yadkinville NC Posts: 4,825	Happy Present Day Vintage Tele Day! __________________ LeftyTom It is not what you play, but THAT you play.

10-25-2008, 06:37 PM	#20
catsandstrats Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,183	I told you that the mexican line should watch the hell out. I see no reason to buy a mexican strat or tele right now. __________________ Gear: 2003 Taylor 410CE 2006 Shoreline gold strat with Fralin Real 54's Fender NOS Blues Junior Tweed GOOD DEALS: kadrocker, mjb1967,zakadams,miggy01,rg350, jesusmcjesus, kurt1981, alleytrash, 72xmulch

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