Fender Squier CV Strat vs. a MIM or Classic Players Strat?

gc24

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Posted on Nov 09 2011 05:51 PM

I hear alot of nice things about the Squier CV Strat 60's. Are these that good compared to the MIM's or Classic Players Strats?

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elreydlp

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Posted on Nov 09 2011 06:27 PM

The Classic Players 60's are MIM and have Custom Shop '69 pickups. Mine sounds and plays great, but the pickups are a bit weak for my taste.

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Stokemon

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Posted on Nov 09 2011 07:53 PM

I was at Guitar Center last week trying out different versions of the Mustang Amp.

Played a Fender Classic Series 50's Strat (Mexican) and a Squier Classic Vibe '50's Strat through the Mustang ii and iii. Except for some sharp fret edges, the Squier had it all over the Fender. Better tone, better playability, craftsmanship and finish as good, if not better (except for the fret edges) and much more output from the pickups. Both could have used a bit of a setup, but that's to be expected.

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gc24

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Posted on Nov 09 2011 08:23 PM

Sounds good to me. I will have to go try a Squire out.

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ChazSurf

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Posted on Nov 09 2011 08:31 PM

I picked up a Classic Vibe 50's 8 months ago, and I like it a lot. I'd say that, for $300, I now can enjoy a fairly authentic Strat experience. As for playability, the neck is good but I find the neck on my Classic Players Jaguar a bit more comfortable, as it seems wider and flatter.

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zzero

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Posted on Nov 09 2011 09:39 PM

in my opinion, the squier classic vibe 50's has it all over the MIM strats. i've played several in the last 5 or 6 months and they play easier and sound better than the MIM strats. for 300 bucks, a lake placid blue one is probaqbly my next purchase.....then a new fender modern player jaguar. and on it goes!!

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gc24

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Posted on Nov 15 2011 09:37 PM

I have settled on a CV Strat, but any opinions on which is better for playing Surf Music, blues, jazz, Shadows on a CV 50's or 60's?

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Posted on Nov 15 2011 09:56 PM

Below is my post from the recent thread about solid state amps with Vox tones. The portions relevant to your question are in bold. I vote for the '50's. I played a '60's a couple years ago and while it has a great sound, it doesn't have the twang and edge that the '50's has.

"Played a sweet (really sweet) Fiesta Red Squier CV '50's Strat through the Pathfinder. Must have been 10 kids in the store playing Les Pauls and SG's through Marshalls at full gain, so they let me use a little private room.

Very impressed! For such a small package it puts out a lot of sound. Clean and chimey, just what I want for a practice amp. Reverb isn't the best, but they let me put a Boss FRV-1 into the loop and it sounded great. Not a Twin Reverb with an outboard unit, but very acceptable. Also very close to Bruce Welch territory for Shads rhythm, although I think that astounding little Squier strat had something to do with it.

For $119 + tax I said "I'll take one". Bad news..all sold out, more expected next week. The sales rep said that as soon as an order comes in, they sell out. And nobody ever brings one back. So I'll buy one on line. Now I need to sell the Mustang ii. Guess I'm just an old analog type guy!

Off topic: This is the second Squier Classic Vibe '50's Strat I have played at guitar center. I asked if this one had been set up, because it played like butter and sounded wonderful. Was told it was right out of the box. Incredible!

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gc24

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Posted on Nov 15 2011 10:25 PM

Thanks, I thought so.

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Posted on Nov 15 2011 11:28 PM

Another thumbs up for the Squier CVs. I had a MIM Strat for 10 years, then got a 50s CV Strat. The Squier is better in every aspect that I can think of. I had been wanting to have a surf green Strat for ages so I ended up buying a Fender 50s surf green body and paired it with the CV neck. The stock Squier pickups are great so I kept those as well.

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gc24 Joined: Jul 22, 2009 Posts: 202	Posted on Nov 09 2011 05:51 PM I hear alot of nice things about the Squier CV Strat 60's. Are these that good compared to the MIM's or Classic Players Strats? Last edited: Nov 10, 2011 10:03:58 Top
elreydlp Joined: Sep 04, 2009 Posts: 1800 Temecula, CA	Posted on Nov 09 2011 06:27 PM The Classic Players 60's are MIM and have Custom Shop '69 pickups. Mine sounds and plays great, but the pickups are a bit weak for my taste. Top
Stokemon Joined: Feb 09, 2010 Posts: 413 Goleta, CA	Posted on Nov 09 2011 07:53 PM I was at Guitar Center last week trying out different versions of the Mustang Amp. Played a Fender Classic Series 50's Strat (Mexican) and a Squier Classic Vibe '50's Strat through the Mustang ii and iii. Except for some sharp fret edges, the Squier had it all over the Fender. Better tone, better playability, craftsmanship and finish as good, if not better (except for the fret edges) and much more output from the pickups. Both could have used a bit of a setup, but that's to be expected. — You're not drunk if you can put your socks on while standing. Top
gc24 Joined: Jul 22, 2009 Posts: 202	Posted on Nov 09 2011 08:23 PM Sounds good to me. I will have to go try a Squire out. Top
ChazSurf Joined: Nov 25, 2010 Posts: 191	Posted on Nov 09 2011 08:31 PM I picked up a Classic Vibe 50's 8 months ago, and I like it a lot. I'd say that, for $300, I now can enjoy a fairly authentic Strat experience. As for playability, the neck is good but I find the neck on my Classic Players Jaguar a bit more comfortable, as it seems wider and flatter. Top
zzero Joined: Jul 09, 2010 Posts: 1153 Lillian Alabama	Posted on Nov 09 2011 09:39 PM in my opinion, the squier classic vibe 50's has it all over the MIM strats. i've played several in the last 5 or 6 months and they play easier and sound better than the MIM strats. for 300 bucks, a lake placid blue one is probaqbly my next purchase.....then a new fender modern player jaguar. and on it goes!! — Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!! Top
gc24 Joined: Jul 22, 2009 Posts: 202	Posted on Nov 15 2011 09:37 PM I have settled on a CV Strat, but any opinions on which is better for playing Surf Music, blues, jazz, Shadows on a CV 50's or 60's? Top
Stokemon Joined: Feb 09, 2010 Posts: 413 Goleta, CA	Posted on Nov 15 2011 09:56 PM Below is my post from the recent thread about solid state amps with Vox tones. The portions relevant to your question are in bold. I vote for the '50's. I played a '60's a couple years ago and while it has a great sound, it doesn't have the twang and edge that the '50's has. "Played a sweet (really sweet) Fiesta Red Squier CV '50's Strat through the Pathfinder. Must have been 10 kids in the store playing Les Pauls and SG's through Marshalls at full gain, so they let me use a little private room. Very impressed! For such a small package it puts out a lot of sound. Clean and chimey, just what I want for a practice amp. Reverb isn't the best, but they let me put a Boss FRV-1 into the loop and it sounded great. Not a Twin Reverb with an outboard unit, but very acceptable. Also very close to Bruce Welch territory for Shads rhythm, although I think that astounding little Squier strat had something to do with it. For $119 + tax I said "I'll take one". Bad news..all sold out, more expected next week. The sales rep said that as soon as an order comes in, they sell out. And nobody ever brings one back. So I'll buy one on line. Now I need to sell the Mustang ii. Guess I'm just an old analog type guy! Off topic: This is the second Squier Classic Vibe '50's Strat I have played at guitar center. I asked if this one had been set up, because it played like butter and sounded wonderful. Was told it was right out of the box. Incredible! — You're not drunk if you can put your socks on while standing. Top
gc24 Joined: Jul 22, 2009 Posts: 202	Posted on Nov 15 2011 10:25 PM Thanks, I thought so. Top
drumuitar Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 813 Boise, ID	Posted on Nov 15 2011 11:28 PM Another thumbs up for the Squier CVs. I had a MIM Strat for 10 years, then got a 50s CV Strat. The Squier is better in every aspect that I can think of. I had been wanting to have a surf green Strat for ages so I ended up buying a Fender 50s surf green body and paired it with the CV neck. The stock Squier pickups are great so I kept those as well. — Shawn Martin http://www.drummerman.net http://www.youtube.com/GKacedrummerman http://www.facebook.com/drumuitar Top

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