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Afghan Dave

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Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« on: August 31, 2009, 07:57:31 PM »
Should I buy one?

How would I spot a lemon, indeed are there Squire CV lemons?

Please help me.. I'm going nuts with Tele GAS since the BKP meet in London.

Pros

  • Adored by even experienced Tele owners
  • No immediate need to replace any hardware
  • 9.5 radius
  • Routed for a neck humbucker under the guard
  • Brass bridge

Cons
  • Only available in White
  • I already have alot of guitars and not alot of money

I may just be obsessed and in a Tele GAS frenzy but they sound like such a good purchase.
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Twinfan

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Re: Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2009, 08:09:17 PM »
One thing to watch is the neck profile - it's quite shallow.  But as you like Ibanez and BC Rich superstrats you'll be fine.

They can be a bit heavy, so try before you buy if that bothers you.  I'd buy one sight unseen though, no problem.  The quality is very very good.
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Afghan Dave

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Re: Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2009, 08:27:57 PM »
I do like quite a shallow neck so that goes into the plus side as well.  :? It gets harder to say no.
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Re: Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2009, 08:29:53 PM »
List all of your guitars in order of most favoured to least, and pick which one you are going to sell :P

You are too far gone
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Re: Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2009, 08:36:18 PM »
Do it, Dave.  Real men play Telecasters.

Everyone knows that.

Mark.
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Re: Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« Reply #5 on: August 31, 2009, 09:05:45 PM »
DO IT! :twisted:
You can re-finish it at not a (very) big money, although the re-sale value will fall...

BUY AND PUT .011"!!!
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Re: Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2009, 09:08:54 PM »
Real men probably do play Telecasters but real men don't listen to their wallet more than their heads.

It's all great and dandy you like Telecasters and would generally love one but I think the lack of money should be put into greater consideration than just a 'point'.

Unless you sell a guitar for one, then ignore all the above, lol..
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Re: Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2009, 10:06:51 PM »
Quote from: Afghan Dave on August 31, 2009, 07:57:31 PM
How would I spot a lemon, indeed are there Squire CV lemons?

The CV Tele has build a reputation for being very consistent. There's a chance a bad one's out there but I've not heard a report to that extent. If you like the thin neck, there's no better Tele in the price range.
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Re: Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2009, 12:57:16 AM »
Just do it! 

I've never seen a man so happy playing with someone else's instrument as you were last weekend...
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Afghan Dave

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Re: Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2009, 01:53:33 AM »
Quote from: Philly Q on September 01, 2009, 12:57:16 AM
Just do it! 

I've never seen a man so happy playing with someone else's instrument as you were last weekend...

Ahh Sweet Memories.... I had to cradle Badgermarks instrument in my arms as it usually swings too low between his legs. :lol:
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Re: Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2009, 08:11:31 AM »
Quote from: Afghan Dave on September 01, 2009, 01:53:33 AM
Quote from: Philly Q on September 01, 2009, 12:57:16 AM
Just do it! 

I've never seen a man so happy playing with someone else's instrument as you were last weekend...

Ahh Sweet Memories.... I had to cradle Badgermarks instrument in my arms as it usually swings too low between his legs. :lol:

Now that aint true, it swung around YOUR legs not mine shortarse. I say go try some out, they are spot on teles that shouldn't need upgrading, the pickups and hardware are spot on already.
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Re: Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2009, 11:51:00 AM »
Q: Should I buy one?
A: Yes.

Q: How would I spot a lemon, indeed are there Squire CV lemons?
A: Quality is very consistent. Weak spots are the switch and jack.

Only available in White
Reply: What's wrong with white?

I already have alot of guitars and not alot of money
Reply:  You don't have a Tele yet. Every guitarist should own one IMO and it's cheap.
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Re: Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2009, 12:44:16 PM »
If you like the neck profile (I didn't, that's all that stopped me) then I think it's the best value tele-type-thing going at the moment.

On the white finish, I'm sure I saw a thread on the tdpri forum a while back where someone had removed the finish and then oiled it - looked absolutely KILLER. Apparently they got the finish off really easily with a heat gun, with only minor blemishes caused by initial over-enthusiastic use of the gun.

But (bear in mind I didn't witnes your drooling/etc in person), I would also say that "alot of guitars and not alot of money" possibly requires a bit of consideration....

... NAH... buy one!! :lol:
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Re: Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2009, 03:02:32 PM »
As Andy said, if the finish is poly, you can use a heat gun to remove the finish... But (as he said again) beware to not stop in the same point or it will burn the wood :D
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Re: Help Squire Classic Vibe Tele GAS
« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2009, 06:48:49 PM »
Everyone's going about the neck, what's up with it? Whats it like compared to other guitars?

I am interested now. Oh shite..
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