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Q: Is the Squier Classic Vibe worth it?

The Squier Classic Vibe doesnt cost much, but its got some cool features that make it absolutely worth the price. There are decent-sounding single-coil pickups, a whammy bar, slim profile, stylish looks as well as a bone nut at a good price!

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Squier’s Value-packed Tele Thinline

The Squier Classic Vibe ’70s Telecaster Thinline will float your boat. This hot-rodded Tele sports a toneful chambered body with an F-hole and a fast maple neck. You get two Fender Designed Wide Range humbuckers that deliver truckloads of tone. Playability is top-flight, with a 9.5"-radius fingerboard and narrow tall frets for comfortable chording and fast leads. Grab Squier’s value-packed Classic Vibe ’70s Telecaster Thinline and make some music history.

Classic styling for unmistakable feel

Not deviating too far from the mold, the Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Thinline is still a Tele at the core. The classic maple neck and fretboard give your notes presence and bite while still feeling comfortable and fast. Reliable vintage-style tuners keep your axe in tune bend after bend. And the traditional-shaped body is familiar and instantly recognizable. The Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Thinline is all Tele.

Rockin’ pickup duo packs plenty of punch

When Fender originally launched the dual-humbucker-equipped Telecaster Thinline model in 1972, they set out to create a rock guitar that would appeal to a new generation of more aggressive guitarists. That’s why they outfitted it with two hot humbuckers. To capture that same spirit, Squier equipped the Classic Vibe ’70s Telecaster Thinline with a pair of rockin’ Fender Designed Wide Range humbuckers. The neck delivers warm jazz tones and beefy overdrive with serious impact, while the bridge pickup delivers the fat, snarling tone you need for searing leads. Top that off with a full set of volume and tone controls for each pickup, and the Squier Classic Vibe ’70s Telecaster Thinline makes dialing in the perfect sound a piece of cake.

The magic of Squier’s Classic Vibe series

Since its introduction, Squier’s Classic Vibe series has been the go-to source for affordable takes on original-era Fender guitars. From the Fender-voiced pickups and reformulated vintage colors to the modern neck profiles, fingerboard radii, and narrow tall frets, Squier has gone back to the drawing board to bring you a vintage-inspired guitar with the smooth playability and tonal versatility today’s guitarists demand. Take it from Sweetwater: From its cool vintage visuals to its great tone and playing feel, there’s pure magic — and tremendous value — in the Squier Classic Vibe ’70s Telecaster Thinline!

Squier Classic Vibe ’70s Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar Features:

Chambered body with F-hole, gloss polyurethane finish
Maple neck, “C” profile
Maple fingerboard, 9.5" radius, 21 narrow tall frets, dot inlays
Bridge pickup: Fender Designed Wide Range humbucker
Neck pickup: Fender Designed Wide Range humbucker
3-way pickup selector
Master volume and tone controls
6-saddle string-through Tele bridge
1.65" bone nut; vintage-style tuners
Factory strings: NPS 0.009–0.042

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Tech Specs

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Right-handed
Semi-hollowbody
Telecaster
Soft Maple
Gloss Polyurethane
Natural
Maple
C
Bolt-on
9.5"
Maple
Black Dots
21, Narrow Tall
25.5"
1.650"
Bone
6-Saddle Strings Through-body Tele
Vintage-style
Fender Wide Range Humbucker
Fender Wide Range Humbucker
1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
3-way blade pickup switch
NPS, .009-.042
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I've had a lot of guitars.. Fenders, Epiphones, Ibanez, G&Ls and I can say this is one of the best I've ever had.

I have a fender American made stratocaster and a Gibson. I researched this guitar alot before I bought it from sweet water. The classic vibe 70 semi hollow body is a outstanding guitar whether you are a beginner or some that has been playing for 45 years the neck is true the setup was really good and the fender pickups are not bad at all but I don't think I will replace them I like the way they sound this guitar made by squire is a definite keeper thanks to sweet water they were outstanding I will not buy from another company only sweet water their customer service is great so give the fender squire telecaster semi hollow body classic vibe 70 a try you won't be disappointed.

I've had my 70's Thinline for a few weeks and it's a fabulous guitar. It arrived in perfect condition and was setup well. Neck and frets are perfect. I was able to choose a beautifully grained guitar from the online gallery and I couldn't be happier with it. Great, fast service from Sweetwater and my sales engineer Jason. Thank you!

Squier have been making quality guitars and basses for quite awhile but the stuff they are doing recently is probably the best they've ever done. Every detail is really just impressive. Looks and plays great.

So, let's talk about these pickups. I have never tried "Wide-Range" pickups before and was a bit hesitant to get one of these. I am so glad I got it. They sound fantastic. To me they sound like vintage wound humbuckers but with less lower midrange meat. And there is a slight peak in the upper mids. The output level is just a bit less than a regular PAF style but still strong. These have warmth and clarity. I love them. I know there are a few companies out there making nice clones of the original Fender Wide-Range and I may try some one day. But for now, I am completely satisfied with this guitar just as it is.

I may not have gotten this guitar from sweet water but it is a great guitar with a great tone
It has served me well for the past 5.5 years, if you are thinking about getting this guitar do it

Is the Squier Classic Vibe worth it?

The Squier Classic Vibe doesn't cost much, but it's got some cool features that make it absolutely worth the price. There are decent-sounding single-coil pickups, a whammy bar, slim profile, stylish looks as well as a bone nut at a good price!

What is the point of Thinline Telecaster?

Thinline Telecaster Sound The Thinline still recreates the classic chime and twang only now a slightly more hollow and rounder variation of the classic Tele sound. The Thinline also sounds wider with an additional boost of bottom end which is to be expected with a chambered guitar.

What is the difference between a Telecaster and a Thinline Telecaster?

The Quick Answer The standard Telecaster has a solid body, whereas the Thinline Telecaster has a semi-hollow body. The Thinline Telecaster is lighter and has a warmer tone but is more susceptible to feedback compared to the standard solid body Telecaster which sounds brighter.

Who plays Thinline Tele?

Guitarists from Radiohead, Franz Ferdinand, Gomez, the Hives, Snow Patrol and many other bands were seen playing Telecaster Thinline, Custom and Deluxe models. Fender responded by reissuing a U.S.-built model—the '90s Tele Thinline—from 1997 to 2000.