Advie on Squier Teles

kevjns · 07-14-2010, 09:23 AM

Hi im new to this forum

I have posted on other sites so this post mayseem familiar to some of you but im after as much info as possable.I am new to learing to play the guitar.I have been playing around with doing chords and pentatonic scales etc for around 8 months now.I bought a second hand jackson guitar which is starting to fall apart and its not worth me repairing it plus im more into my blues and rock and roll than metal now.

Ive always had a passion for the telecaster sound.I enjoy listeing to Albert Collins,Chuck Berry,BB King,John 5 and Bluegrass To name just a few.Ive looked into all the squire tele,s but have come to a standstill as to chooseing one.I like the candy red affinity but also the classic vibe custom and classic vibe 50,s.

Just finding it so hard to chose one i live an a very rural place so viewing befor ebuying isnt an option and its gogin to be an online purchase.

What do you guys recommend also whats the best wood to pick neck wise and ami better with threw body strings,bolt on neck or one peace.

I am really new to buying and playing guitar to

Thank you all for your time to read this post

dman · 07-14-2010, 11:15 AM

I would go with the classic vibe series. Those are darn near perfect right out of the box and , other than a set-up, need no mods. The Affinity is a decent guitar, but the main drawback to a lot of folks is the narrower neck (40.9mm vs 42mm at the nut). The p'ups are ceramic compared to the CV's alnico, the elctronics and hardware are a bit cheaper and it's a top-loader (although some prefer that).

IMO, the Affinity's a good base for modding, especially if you pick up an inexpensive used one. But from the get-go, the CV is a great guitar, albeit more expensive.

edandis · 07-14-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

I would go with the classic vibe series. Those are darn near perfect right out of the box and , other than a set-up, need no mods. The Affinity is a decent guitar, but the main drawback to a lot of folks is the narrower neck (40.9mm vs 42mm at the nut). The p'ups are ceramic compared to the CV's alnico, the elctronics and hardware are a bit cheaper and it's a top-loader (although some prefer that).

IMO, the Affinity's a good base for modding, especially if you pick up an inexpensive used one. But from the get-go, the CV is a great guitar, albeit more expensive.

I couldn't have said that better myself.

asquier · 07-14-2010, 11:36 AM

The best out there would be the Classic Vibe series. I've heard nothing but good things about them. There's a beautiful double-bound sunburst (custom), a thinline, and a "classic" telecaster. I picked up (literally -- I didn't buy it) a thinline yesterday and it was really, really light. The custom seemed really heavy. This was comparing it to my Vintage Modified Thinline.

The Vintage Modified line is very nice, too. They're not as "standard" as the CV line is, though. They've got them with humbuckers, P90s, and shorter necks (like on the VM Thinline).

I don't know of any current Squier Teles that have a glued-in neck. The fretboard is mostly for aesthetics. If you like dark necks, go with the rosewood. If you like light necks, maple.

String-through bodies would be better (you can always put a top-loading bridge in if you want). The VM Thinline's bridge lets you do either (or both as a combination).

Most people will want to upgrade the Affinities after a while. Their bodies are a little thinner, which can hinder mods. The standards, VM, and CV line are good the way they come.

overdriver · 07-14-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by edandis

I couldn't have said that better myself.

I also agree .

I have purchased 2 CV teles , Like you (OP)I am out in the sticks but 60 miles away is a centre with a few half decent stores.
Anyway the first one I bought was the 50s model . It was in its org. shipping box I was the one that opened said box , after tuning it to pitch I played it for a half hour, outside of my need for 10-46 strings and raising the bridge pickup up slightly to taste. The guitar was perfect fit finish and setup for me anyway, not too high an action very little relief . Intonated ....

I bought it .took it to a friends pratice and Jammed with his band sounded great ! Bridge pickup was slightly lower in output and growl compared to his mid 80's AV52 RI. With a boost or OD no real difference in sound. The neck pup works better IMO than his , alot of AVRI neck pups sound muddy.

The only thing I disliked was the weight of it. They seem to be on the heavy side for the most part. Mine has not real heavy. I have since run into a few that were. Anyway I sold 5 weeks ago to buy the CV thinline . The samre story with it right out of the box it was good to go.
The CV custom if you like the three colour burst IMO is the best of the three CV teles . I have played 2 of them again good to go out of the box.

One of the CV customs I played was purchased my the fellow I spoke of that has the AVRI , he has since retired the AVRI and plays the CV custom 80% of the time and a MIM esquire the rest.

The thinline is quite light weight of course and the CV custom well the ones I have played (2) where both on the light side of normal weight for an alder tele.

If they ever come out in a different colour I will buy one. Don't get me wrong as for the colour, 3 tone its done very well . I just dislike any three tone its the red! in it I dislike.

overdriver · 07-14-2010, 02:00 PM

A read or 2 for you if ya haven't

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/telecaste...e-cv-tele.html

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/guitar-ow...stom-club.html

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/telecaste...yesterday.html

The only thing in reguard to the thinline IMO for you to consider is the neck pickup route. they have the trad. single coil route and you would have to have it routed for a Hum bucker if you ever wanted to do the Albert Collins HB type thing. The CV custon (CVC) and the CV 50 have a HB route stock.

kevjns · 07-15-2010, 06:07 AM

Thanks to everyone who has given a newbie some advice its all realy apriciated

.Ive decided to go for a squire afinity havent decided on either metalic red or butterscotch which has grown on me.

I will probuly use this as a base for modding when i get better at playing also ive decided to split my budget and also get the john 5, tele custom or tele custom 2 as well as the above afinity as i would like on with a humbucker for slighty heavyer tone.

This way i think i get what i want the tele twang from the affinity and crunchy sound from the humbucker model

Squier?!? · 07-15-2010, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kevjns

Ive decided to go for a squire afinity havent decided on either metalic red or butterscotch which has grown on me.

Not that you asked, but i
vote for the Butterscotch.

It's a Classic look that never goes out of style & a
BSB Tele will always be cooler than Metallic Red one.

Imho, of course.

Zman · 07-15-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kevjns

Thanks to everyone who has given a newbie some advice its all realy apriciated

.Ive decided to go for a squire afinity havent decided on either metalic red or butterscotch which has grown on me.

I will probuly use this as a base for modding when i get better at playing also ive decided to split my budget and also get the john 5, tele custom or tele custom 2 as well as the above afinity as i would like on with a humbucker for slighty heavyer tone.

This way i think i get what i want the tele twang from the affinity and crunchy sound from the humbucker model

I hate to tell you this but I think the Affinity will not satisfy your needs.
For a few pounds more you could get the CV Custom Tele. I am a true died int he wool Strat guy and didn't have a Tele. In my case I am lucky enough to afford what ever I wanted. I tried maybe 30 or 40 teles from the lowest end, to the top Fender as well as other brands. I finally got to pick up a CV Custom and it is just about perfect. Ir looks like a 1000 dollar guitar, it plays like a 2000 dollar guitar and I was totally blown away by it.
I think it and the CV 50s Strat are probably going to be classics. They are that good.

kevjns · 07-15-2010, 05:11 PM

This afternoon i sourced an afinity to have a look at and hold and as pointed out it just didnt feel as good as i thought it would.Now looking at the cv custom

Bullitt · 07-16-2010, 05:26 PM

Standards are always a little cheaper route if budget conscience.

Rockabillybob · 07-17-2010, 01:53 PM

I bought a CV Custom about two weeks ago online. I figured, if I hated it, it goes back. I'm out the shipping. Well, it is probably the best Tele I've ever owned or played. In the past I've owned a couple of USA Fender Teles, a Fender Pink Paisley Reissue, a Fender Jerry Donahue model, a MIM Standard ash. I currently have only two Teles. A MIM Fender and the Squier CV Custom. The sunburst finish is the best I've ever seen. The rosewood fret board is a deep black, almost looks like ebony. The tone is fantastic. It is the best looking, best playing, best sounding Tele I've had. The only mod I'm going to do is install brass saddles. And it is my first Squier. [IMG]

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kevjns · 07-17-2010, 03:14 PM

Right after a final look these are the 2 i have to choose from.

Classic Vibe Telecaster Custom

Standard Telecaster

The only thing putting me off the classic vibe is the finish im just not 100% on it.

The standerd tele finish i just love it grabbed me as soon as i saw it.It just screams blues guitar to me which i like.Would it have the body routerd ready for a humbucker for if i wanted tto fit one also for people who have held and played one what is the quality of the sound and finish??

I can pick this up for around £190 which is ideal cause then i will have a little more money to look for a good amp to play it with as my line 6 spider solid state is really awfull and muddy + its playing up.

thanks

kev

mtjo62 · 07-18-2010, 06:08 PM

kevjns, I had the same Squier Std model which I have since sold. It is a very solid guitar and the fit and finish is very good as is the case with most of the Indonesian models. Keep in mind that is has the modern import bridge plate, so you are stuck with it w/o modifications. However, it is plated brass with coated steel saddles. It has an Agathis body which can be heavy. Mine weighed in at 4Kgs (9lbs), which is why I sold it. The bridge PU is more modern voiced and the neck PU is average sounding and it isn't routed for a neck HB. It also has the dime size pots and a cheap 3 way which you'll probably want to upgrade to make it gig ready.

kevjns · 07-18-2010, 06:35 PM

Thanks for the info i really want the first one (the cv custom) omly thing stopping me is the colour im just not 100& on it if they did another ide snap one up tommorow

nomadh · 08-22-2010, 05:23 AM

What type of neck finish do you like? Satin go std gloss go CV. I likesatin and just love my bsb affinity. I think of that as the deciding factor.

BobD · 08-22-2010, 11:55 PM

Get the CV 50's. It's a nice translucent white. You can see the wood grain thru it. It's really much cooler in person than in pictures on the web. I got one and I bought a matching white Roland Micro Cube. Really great set up to learn on.

Also, if you are going online only, I'd go for the CV series over anything else. They are well built and easy to play. More than enough to learn on.