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The Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s electric guitar is a highly playable piece of great music history. Like the Telecaster before it, this guitar model is a legend that has been played by legends. The Strat has been known and loved since Leo Fender introduced it in 1954. It has a voice suitable for all kinds of music and an iconic body shape designed for maximum comfort and playability. It is equally beloved by rock, jazz, and blues musicians, and arguably the most widely played model of electric guitar in the world. This quality guitar from Squier provides the look and feel of the famous Fender instruments and is an enjoyable instrument to play. Whether you are a beginner or a long time acoustic player looking to go electric for the first time, these Strats get you rocking out with style.This version of the standard solid body has the vintage look and sound of a Fender six-string from the early days of rock and roll. This Squier Classic Vibe series Strat is fashioned from high-quality alder wood, in no more than two or three parts. This model is available in a high-gloss polyester sunburst color with maple finish headstock. For an alternative, choose the Sherwood green metallic color with matching Sherwood green metallic headstock. The 9.5-inch radius neck and 21-fret maple fingerboard make for a comfortably playable musical instrument. The neck has a contemporary C-shaped profile and a smooth finish on the back. This makes it an ideal instrument for players who rest their thumb on the back or side of the neck. Each string enjoys maximum playability as your fingers move across the frets.This is a great first electric instrument for beginning players of any age. It works equally well when used as a gigging guitar by a more established musician. The Squier Stratocaster '50s guitar is equipped with three single-coil Alnico III pickups with custom staggered pole pieces for improved string-to-string balance. It also has a five-way pickup switch. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge completes the iconic features needed to create sharp and flat pitch variations. Express yourself musically with this versatile feature that is exciting to implement. It has that rocking Strat voice right out of the box. The bridge pickup is very bright, with that authentic '50s single-coil sustain. The Classic Vibe Stratocaster, like all Fender and Squier guitars, lends itself to custom choices in accessories. Its brilliant single-coil tone can be modified with replacement humbucker pickups. That’s an ideal choice for extreme shredders and hard rockers looking to get that Eddie Van Halen vibe from this outstanding instrument. This solid-body beauty is made specifically for a right-handed musician. It has the style and tone made famous by well-known rock gods of the 1950s and 1960s, from Buddy Holly to Eric Clapton. The high-quality intonation of this classic guitar fill a die-hard Hendrix fan with joy, as it completes the gear collection of any player who appreciates electric guitars with good looks as well as incredible timbre. It comes with a gig bag featuring the Squier logo.Product Identifiers
BrandSquier
MPN303000505
UPC0717669759780, 0717669657666
ModelStratocaster '50s
eBay Product ID (ePID)78628206
Product Key Features
Number of Frets21
Neck MaterialMaple
Body TypeSolid
Body MaterialAlder
String Configuration6 String
Additional Product Features
DexterityRight-Handed
Acoustic Guitar Type6-String
Width at Nut1.65in
Neck PickupCustom Stratocaster
Middle PickupCustom Stratocaster
Guitar Scale25.5in
Guitar SeriesClassic Vibe
Fingerboard/Fretboard MaterialMaple
Number of Strings6 String
Guitar TypeElectric
SeriesClassic Vibe
Bridge PickupCustom Stratocaster
Ratings and reviews
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- 08 Dec, 2015
Great guitar! Great value!
I bought my first Fender Stratocaster in 1975 and have had numerous Stratocasters since, some very valuable ones as well. The Fender Squier Classic Vibe line is outstanding. I have five of them and they're all great. Fit, finish, playability, look, feel, all that stuff is superb, especially for the price. The vintage amber maple neck and fretboard are gorgeous. The aged knobs and pickups look great too. Very vintage looking. The pickups produce that classic Strat twang. My Custom Shop Strats sound a bit "fuller" (louder?) but they also cost a lot more. The online reviews on these are plentiful and pretty much all of them rave about these guitars. The only reason I bought a "lefty" is because I'm right-handed and wanted to have a guitar that played like a Hendrix Strat, e.g., upside down. By the way, for me this guitar, except for the '50s headstock design which I prefer, is much more accurate than the actual Fender commemorative Hendrix Strat that sells for much more.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Jun, 2016
The Classic Vibe is a huge step up from previous Squires
Biggest complaint: The pick guard is thick and cheap. Wow. Easy to replace, and while doing that upgrade the pots and switch and you still are under $500 for a really good sounding easy to play axe. The body is heavy and some players complain about the trem. Seems OK to me but I don't use it that much. The neck is especially good and the fit and finish overall is top notch. You can spend $1,000 MORE for a Fender strat if you can afford it but you can get this Squire Classic Vibe for far less and you won't be sorry. Like me, you'll be surprised at the quality, tone and playability.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 23 Feb, 2016
The best Strat you can buy under $500
Simply put, the entire Squier Classic Vibe series is probably the best value of any line of guitars on the market. The pickups rival almost any modern American Fender I've ever heard (and certainly sound more vintage), the neck is extremely comfortable and not too thin but thin enough to play at speed, the fretwork is superb, and the guitars are aesthetically gorgeous. I purchased a Classic Vibe 60th Anniversary Strat in the Aztec Gold finish and so far it has been one of my favorite guitars I've ever owned. If you're into Stratocasters and don't want to break the bank, I'd highly recommend checking out a Squier Classic Vibe. For the price, I am absolutely convinced that you won't find a better guitar. Anywhere.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 Nov, 2015
Fun guitar with a great feel after setup
The Squire Aztec Gold 60th Anniversary Stratocaster guitar is a great looking and playing instrument. There is a lot of variability in the neck feel and quality on these instruments. I looked at many of these instruments before I purchased. I have to say that if you can one that is well made, it is a pleasure to play. The action can be positioned very low and the intonation can be set accurately giving you great classic tone across the fretboard. The whammy bar gives you fun affect and the instrument stays in tune. I love playing this instrument, but you have to do some serious hunting to find one that has the necessary make up to deliver the quality to take it to a 10! Good hunting all.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 Mar, 2016
Exceptional value !!! very high quality,best Stratocaster for under 500.00 nice vintage sound,great neck nuff said
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Mar, 2018
Excellent find
Even though there have been some changes to the guitar it has the same feel and sound it is supposed to have. great find!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Oct, 2015
Great guitar
The neck feels good it has good action it looks good toVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Oct, 2016
Squires are nice
Great guitars for the moneyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
