Squier [Classic Vibe Series] Stratocaster '60s - 3-Color Sunburst Rosewood user reviews ( 9/10) - 6 user reviews

• 12/30/11

  King Loudness's review "Great value for money"

  Characteristics

  The Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster is yet another model from Squier's recent Classic Vibe series that has been such a hit with musicians since its inception. It basically is a reissue of a mid sixties Fender Strat with great quality, but built to a very attractive price point. Like the original Fender, it features an alder body, maple neck with rosewood fretboard, and smaller vintage frets (the neck is a 21 fretter). The tuners are standard closed models, the bridge is a standard 6 screw fulcrum point model, and the pickups are made by Tonerider for Squier. It has the standard volume/tone/tone/pickup selector layout of most Strats too. Squier produces in various factories overseas so you can find guitars built in China, Indonesia, or maybe even other places too.

  Utilization

  The design of this guitar is reasonably ergonomic for a Strat. The original Fender models of that time had more sleek contouring and were generally lighter guitars and this one follows those ethos quite well. It's reasonably light itself and sits on the body quite well for my liking. It's not quite as sleek as an original '60s model Fender from my experience, but for the price one can't be too picky. The upper fret access is decent, though there is only 21 frets, and the blocky neck heel can impede pure shredding somewhat, but most Strat players find a way to adapt.
  
  
  
  Getting a good tone out of this guitar isn't difficult. Much like the other Classic Vibe Strats, this one is made of decent quality wood, and the Tonerider pickups are a diamond in the rough. Dialing in the tones are pretty easy overall. I find the only real issue is the quality of the controls used, which affects the roll-off and other things that control dynamics in a Strat. All in all though it's pretty easy.

  Sounds

  This guitar seems to sound best with a more vintage voiced tone to my ears. The pickups are lower output and the tones are pretty mild when compared to some more modern sounding guitars. Using a clean amp like a Fender is great for blues, country or some more artist specific clean tones by guys like Hendrix and Knopfler. The stock pickups have a nice responsiveness and attack and I'm quite impressed with their bright nature coupled with the darker alder/rosewood combo wood wise. Switching over to a drive channel brings in some nice bright rock tones that are gritty yet have a wonderful Stratty snap to them. SRV type tones come with ease, or you can do some great classic rock as well. The pickups do get noisy when hit with a ton of gain and they can also be kinda thin in that department so it's less ideal for modern rock or shred.

  Overall Opinion

  All in all I think the Squier Classic Vibe '60s Strat is a great deal for someone looking for an affordable vintage style Strat that plays great, sounds great and is priced great. At about $350 new, it's hard to find this kind of value in anything else out there, and given Squier's increased quality control as of late, they're much more consistent than the guitars of older times. Definitely give this one a whirl!
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• 03/03/11

  Evilmarmotte's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Good value for money"

  Characteristics

  It is a very traditional Chinese stratocaster (obviously), I have the red is beautiful (the paint is slightly spangled on this model).

  Utilization

  The instrument has no real fault, the grip is that of entry-level Stratocaster Fender.
  
  I had a Mex I ended up selling in comparison Squier model is a bit lighter (not bad) but no change of scenery for the rest, the handle is very comfortable and can play smoothly without effort.
  
  
  
  Holding agreement is good and the basic setting of the instrument is quite correct, but a little frieze is fairly typical of the Stratocaster.

  Sounds

  I use it mostly clear sound with a line 6 Spider amp.
  
  
  
  The neck pickup produces a very nice round with just enough bass.
  
  I appreciate that unless the bridge is pretty loud (even after adjusting the tone) and deserves to be changed.
  
  + Config handle easel rebalances a bit and the sound works well for arpeggios, for example.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for several months, no flaws given the price of the instrument, for me the high end Squier is positioned above the entry level Fender, if you are looking for a stratum. serious but you do not want to ruin this model is for you!
  
  
  
  No regrets, it's really a good instrument and its small flaws are offset by a price any mini.
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• 01/14/10

  pdc06's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Chinese, and yet, I saw a few Chinese and this one is well above the lot.
  
  For the rest, see below, What a Start.

  Utilization

  It's a Start, neither more nor less, with his 60ies. Good thing it's a Classic Vibe 60.
  
  Great look and excellent finishes. Fender Standard English Channel and I said good fucking mics for the price.

  Sounds

  I had 4 Squier Tele Custom II one which is my first guitar that I kept for sentimental reasons and more, it's a good shovel and a Squier Standard Stratocaster bof, a Squier Stratocaster Deluxe I sold to regret ... I quickly put aside when receiving one. I play on two small tube amps AC4TV Vox and Fender 600 and this guitar is pure cam.
  
  Super finish and comfort, very very good microphones.
  
  I had a lot of others that Squier Stratocaster (Mex, Japan, G & L, Fender Deluxe) and this one is just below the U.S. level of the other guitarist in my band for a fifth of its price ...
  
  The pickups and the sustain is very good, certainly well above what one would expect of a guitar in this price range.

  Overall Opinion

  9 because global opinion or with a U.S. Custom Shop is a better boxing in the category above. However, for possessing more than 10 excavators, it has the best value I've seen. Good violin for the same chink, top of his Stratocaster blues, beautiful finish, no flaw exists, nothing wrong for 300 €, I am not sure for that price there are better as stratabound.
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• 06/27/09

  Pf fan's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  In which country was it made? (USA, Japan, Mexico, France ...)
  
  I'm amazed that I am the first to give an opinion on this model.
  
  This guitar has a great reputation as a full range of home Squier Classic Vibe.
  
  It was manufactured in China. is marked above.
  
  Specifications similar to Jap Squier I understand.
  
  
  
  How many frets, what kind of microphone and their configuration?
  
  21 frets. Type Alnico 5 micro adjusted. It gives her enough Vintage. It's built for the blues-rock.
  
  This is not Texas, but not entry-level microphones either.
  
  
  
  What type of bridge (Floyd, Wilkinson ...)?
  
  Classical type of bridge, the larger view picture and you will see.
  
  
  
  What are the settings (volume, tone, micro switch ...)?
  
  Volume and tone for a classic Fender Stratocaster, which for me are useless.
  
  The volume is still at 10 and treble tones at +.
  
  I only use the switch and vibrato.
  
  
  
  What kind of stick?
  
  Nothing to say. Nickel. It is the fate of boiboite we play. A setting or two, of course, to adapt.
  
  Change the strings if one is tricky. Me, I put a set of GHS 10-46!
  
  Obviously, the strata have handles real girl next to Les Paul, but I'm used to like that.
  
  The Classic Vibe 60's has a handle in C rosewood fingerboard.
  
  The Classic Vibe 50's has a maple fingerboard (and Alnico 3 = closer to a classic strat least typed)
  
  
  
  I put 10/10 because I am a Fendérien and with a model like that, there is nothing to be ashamed. And this look 3-tone Sunburst!

  Utilization

  The handle is it nice?
  
  Yeah! We feel that Fender Squier is not U.S. but that's not bad at all.
  
  The handle is really flexible. I made some progress at the minute I played it.
  
  You know? The sensation that has underfoot!
  
  The neck and headstock are painted. It's beautiful and not n'accorche ca.
  
  
  
  Access to acute (last string) Is it easy?
  
  But yes, yes. If you find that no, it's bum-cutaway with a grater!
  
  
  
  Ergonomics is it good (in terms of shape, weight ...)?
  
  But yes, yes. Oh, the questions! Enlarge photo. Do not leave the eye ... You've seen this look?
  
  
  
  Do you get a good sound easy? ...
  
  It is his strong point. But beware: it is typed Blues! More than I thought, as I'm concerned.

  Sounds

  Are they suitable for your style of music?
  
  Yes. I wanted something more versatile, but I have another strat entry with GFS Repro 60's
  
  
  
  With what (s) amplifier (s) or effect (s) do you play?
  
  V-Amp 2 + + home subwoofer amp HP 12''home. I try to bring stuff style Hotrod
  
  
  
  What kind of sound you get and with what settings ("crystalline", "fat ",....)?
  
  In clean, fine. He already sees his caractère.Crunchy is his thing. big distortion is not my thing, but it is much the tide. Serious very serious, well mediums medium, round and warm highs.
  
  Sounds rich and fat, it would limit a little if you scratch overdrive two ropes together.
  
  To tell you more, I know. Go see on You Tube. There is a gas that compares with the 60's and 50's U.S. Standard.
  
  
  
  What are the sounds you prefer, you hate?
  
  I like the sounds to Pink Floyd, Satriani and the beautiful sounds Blues-Rock.
  
  I hate the sound of heavy metal scooped, Modern Hi Gain and Rectifier.

  Overall Opinion

  For how long have you been using it?
  
  2 months now.
  
  
  
  What thing do you like most/least about it?
  
  For me it's the archetype of the guitar blues to SVR
  
  
  
  Did you try many other models before getting this one?
  
  Lots of other really good, but really more expensive.
  
  
  
  What is your opinion about the value for the price?
  
  EXCEPTIONAL! That is his forte.
  
  € 285 at the lowest price on the internet.
  
  Mechanical quality, I doubt. But it may be unfounded.
  
  
  
  Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...
  
  I would love to compare with the Classic Vibe 50's.
  
  Will be buying one, anyway. For the principle ... But I like the rosewood fingerboard.
  
  Read the forums on this model. Everyone will tell you that the range of Squier Classic Vibe is a killer!
  
  If AC is a Mexican? or U.S. standard? Maybe not, but this one will make me a moment
  
  A tip: buy it eyes closed, she is really typed blues. Need to know ...
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• 06/03/09

  baczyns's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Made in China. It was a bit blocked at beginners before you buy. But given the tests found on the net, the Decision Has fast.
  
  
  
  Start what could be more normal, with Alnico V rhausss in mdiums.
  
  
  
  Beautiful sunburst!
  
  
  
  A 9 because no flycase or cover on the internet, but I got it in store, with a cover available ...

  Utilization

  Super comfortable. near the high end of a fender mexico ...
  
  
  
  Note easy to get.
  
  
  
  For cons, the quality of BMOL mcaniques, at the setting knobs. Tighten THE FIRST before use ... The jack also.

  Sounds

  Super style, multipurpose strat. I bought it to keep my idol, John Mayer. stroke of luck it looks like two peas in range.
  
  
  
  The pickups are super soft and round, she purrs!
  
  
  
  The notes are beautiful, clear, and as a stratum tubiques! Super the neck pickup!

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for a week, and I am a fan, and began my dlaisser LES PAUL. We play everything, and the quality is l.
  
  
  
  Rpt As several sites, including the trs YOGISIZZLE good review on youtube on strat classic vibe 50 and 60, for 300euros, this guitar is theft! It is at least twice. Seriously, great quality over price.
  
  
  
  For cons, I think changing the pickups in one or two months to go towards tonerider pure vintage ... To discover ...
  
  
  
  I strongly recommend, and this choice without hsitation referrer.
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• 01/22/09

  viso's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Made in China of course, but the finisher is very good, especially for the price. The sunburst is beautiful.
  
  Channel typed but modern strat easy to play either position in academic or more blues. 2 micros simple magnet alnicoIII, so typed with vintage sounds-hot-for that go hand in hand.
  
  The mechanical and vibrato are of the vintage. No worries keeping agree.
  
  Volume and tone Start.
  
  So no surprises. To say that the guitar is very well regulated, with an intermediate setting for both the string height, or action Micor vibrato.
  
  So for a Squier is value for money. I put 9 because the strings are shipped home, as usual on a new guitar, and throwing Squier could provide cover even basic.
  
  I almost forgot two little problems finishing: the frets would have deserved a better polishing (I game is enjoyable, however) and the jack tends to loosen.

  Utilization

  In terms of ergonomics, RAS is a Strato.
  
  The volume and tone controls are effective and progressive. ThE knobs might be a little more flexible.

  Sounds

  For blues, rock etc.., No surprise, is a stratovolcano with all that implies in terms of sound.
  
  I play plugged into a Fender Champion 600 amended, and the sounds obtained sounds really good. We find the crystal-clear and typical stratovolcano with a good overdrive (Benrod Screamer Classic for me) is really the foot. She can play with finesse or her get into it to produce sounds good slammin. She's responding and it is easy to qualify the crunch with the volume knob and / or lead attack.
  
  If one seeks a stratovolcano at the lowest price, it does really well.
  
  So that's positive for both the gameplay for the sounds. A 10-deserved.

  Overall Opinion

  I would do the purchase without any problems, except to compare with a US, but it is not at all the same budget.
  
  So it's all good for the price. You want a Strato and the sounds and spirit (vintage) that go with it but you have a small budget, the Classic Vibe is a solution.
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