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Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Pine Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Butterscotch Blonde
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Value-packed Tele with Vintage Vibe

The Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster celebrates one of the world's most instantly recognizable guitars, with added modern features. Boasting a pine body with a classic finish, the Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster harkens back to the original "black guard" Teles that started it all, while two Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups serve up legendary Tele twang. Check out this Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster and tap into iconic Telecaster sound at an affordable price.

Original "black guard" experience

Certain electric guitars are credited with shaping modern music, and the 1950s Fender "black guard" Telecaster may be the most iconic of them all. With this Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster, you can have a similar vintage tone and look at a price that any guitarist can afford. From the 3-saddle string-through-body bridge and vintage-style tuners to the single-ply black pickguard, this Tele is a smooth performer with unmistakable '50s vibe.

Custom set of alnico single-coil pickups

The discerning guitarists at Sweetwater know that to get a real vintage sound from a guitar, you need to start with great pickups. The Fender-designed alnico single-coil Tele pickups in the Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster nail those classic tones. You'll love the clear, punchy sounds, which are perfect for playing country, blues, jazz, rock, or pop. Sonically (and visually), these pickups extend the vintage appeal of this guitar.

Vintage appointments with modern playability

The black pickguard, alnico pickups, 3-saddle bridge, and vintage tuning keys cover the vintage side of things. But the 9.5" fingerboard radius gives you a comfortable playing surface that allows for wider string bends than the 7.25" radius of vintage guitars. While being rounded enough for comfortable chording, this radius is perfect for double-stop bends, wide vibrato, and even bends over a whole step. And the modern C-shaped neck feels just right, smoothing the way for fleet-fingered fretting.

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Features:

  • Pine body; gloss polyurethane finish
  • Maple neck, "C" profile
  • Maple fingerboard, 9.5" radius, dot inlays
  • 25.5" scale length, 21 Narrow Tall frets
  • Fender-designed alnico single-coil bridge and neck pickups
  • 3-way pickup selector; master Volume and Tone controls
  • 3-saddle string-through-body bridge
  • 1.65" nut
  • Vintage-style tuners

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape '50s Telecaster
  • Body Material Pine
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Butterscotch Blonde
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Black Dots
  • Number of Frets 21, Narrow Tall
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.650"
  • Nut Material Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-through Body with Chrome Barrel Saddles
  • Tuners Vintage-style
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Fender Designed Alnico Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Fender Designed Alnico Single-coil
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Fender, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0374030550

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Really nice for the price!

This is the 4th Squire I've bought recently and there's a reason for that. They are building them really well these days (or I've just chosen well from the selection at Sweetwater). I'd been watching these OG style Teles for a while, reviewing the "chose your favorite" pics waiting for one that was just right. And I found it! Just the right butterscotch tint. No mismatched wood joints. Fit and finish is perfect. Frets were properly dressed. And I like the pickups just fine. You get the vintage Tele twang from the bridge, and rich bluesy tone from the neck pickup. But it's certainly worthy of upgrades if you wish. I was able to get the intonation dead on with the stock uncompensated bridge, but again, you can upgrade that too if you wish. But I love the tone right out of the box. All I did was polish the frets with micro mesh, lower the action a little, and put on new strings.
Rated 5/5

Thrilled!

Everything was just right. Zero issues.
Everything one could really want in a tele!

Novice musicians or those who don't feel comfortable doing setup work should opt for the Sweetwater service.

After changing strings to a proper gauge and correcting intonation, I am 100% tickled with this instrument!
Music background: Noisemaker mostly
Rated 5/5

Nice Tele

Nice vintage tele. I added the ashtray to complete the look.
Rated 5/5

The Best for the Money Bar None!!

I'm a beginner at guitar and I wanted a decent guitar to start. I absolutely love my Telecaster. This CV 50's Tele is the best. I love the " Twangy" sound of it and it's perfect for the older country style (Bakersfield sound). I play mine everyday for at least 3-4 hrs. lol!!!
Music background: Beginner
Rated 5/5

Excellent guitars!

I own a Classic Vibe 50s Tele, and it has been my #1 guitar since the time I bought it. I cannot recommend them highly enough!

I didn't buy mine from Sweetwater, but I know that Sweetwater does an excellent job of selling (what you see is what you will get) but also a great job of setup and fast shipping. All with very competitive prices.

I'm seriously thinking about buying another, since this one was modded, and I would like to have an all original one!
Music background: A mostly self taught hobbiest guitar player.
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