Classic Vibe Owners Club - Page 11

Jefro · March 13th, 2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SquierOnFire

Oh yeah...Playing through a Super Champ XD with a digitech Rp350 in front- set direct to the amp...I'm only using it for the effects no amp or cabinet modeling...using the 808 effect with the drive and tone turned way down and the volume up on the clean channel on the Super Champ and I am starting to hone in on the Mayer type tone. I bought Super Champ modified with a Ragin Cajun speaker in it...Wow...I'm really happy with my new CV 60's Strat...This is the deal of the decade as far as I'm concerned!!!

Don't think I have came across any dislike for the CV Strats and original they were certainly the deal of a decade but now their up to $485 here in Canada from $299!

Compared to a MIM Std around $650+ I still think I'd opted for the 50 or 60's CV and save some money since I love the Alnico pickups vs the cheapy Ceramics in the MIM Stds.

SquierOnFire · March 14th, 2009, 07:43 AM

Well I have this forum to thank to push me over the edge to make the purchase. I read many (not all) posts here and on Muscian's Friend, Harmony Central, etc...I had such a negative impression of Squier but they nailed this one.
I would have to agree with previous posters that the playability and build quality are really great. I like the pick-ups too. The AlNiCo 5's have just the right amount of rip and they clean up nicely.
I'm a big John Mayer fan. Love his music and TONE TONE TONE. Now I know I can't replicate that tone exactly....well because I'm not John Mayer and I don't have the same equipment but that is ok - I can get the feel.
Again - this is a great forum for exchanges ideas and advice...Thanks!

L_Z_nut · March 14th, 2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jefro

Don't think I have came across any dislike for the CV Strats and original they were certainly the deal of a decade but now their up to $485 here in Canada from $299!

Compared to a MIM Std around $650+ I still think I'd opted for the 50 or 60's CV and save some money since I love the Alnico pickups vs the cheapy Ceramics in the MIM Stds.

Really! Holy crap!

I haven't seen any lately in my usual stores, so I didn't know they jumped up so damn high.

I'm glad I got my for $350 even when I did.

jgillard · March 14th, 2009, 05:14 PM

ya. The cv's jumped up big time and the deluxe. The deluxe went up to $350, but I still picked one up anyways!

Jefro · March 14th, 2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jgillard

ya. The cv's jumped up big time and the deluxe. The deluxe went up to $350, but I still picked one up anyways!

The Deluxe, Classic Vibe or Vintage Modified are all outstanding guitars! I was lucky enough to get the CV's @ $299 and a VM at $349 but both Long & Mcquad & Sherwood here in town sell them for $485 now in which case I say the price narrows it down to the Classic Vibes or the Deluxe.

HB_NZ · March 16th, 2009, 04:25 PM

Well well, they are listening - check this out:

SQUIER CLASSIC VIBE SERIES 50'S STRATOCASTER - Elderly Instruments

SQUIER CLASSIC VIBE SERIES 60'S STRATOCASTER - Elderly Instruments

Notice the new colour options coming soon? Bet that'll rack up a few more sales...

asc67 · March 16th, 2009, 04:31 PM

That's great !

Strat-Man-Do · March 16th, 2009, 04:33 PM

Mine certainly gets played as much as any Strat I own. Simply put.......I'm blown away with the CV-60.

sevycat · March 16th, 2009, 04:37 PM

I got a chance to get my hands on both the cv strat and tele. This is what I am talking about, bang for the buck!

I would say that they both were a pleasure to play, sounded good, and were well made. If the tele had a rosewood neck, it would have went home with me. What more can you ask for @ $350.00...

Jefro · March 16th, 2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HB_NZ

Well well, they are listening - check this out:

SQUIER CLASSIC VIBE SERIES 50'S STRATOCASTER - Elderly Instruments

SQUIER CLASSIC VIBE SERIES 60'S STRATOCASTER - Elderly Instruments

Notice the new colour options coming soon? Bet that'll rack up a few more sales...

Nice...

But isn't Olympic White a 60's shade yet they are offering it on the 50's instead of the 60's ? Regardless thou... I may have to pickup a 50's in White or a 60's in Red once I see how they look but if they also come with a mint green guard then they will look awesome.

ftmolfese · March 17th, 2009, 12:22 AM

does anybody know when we will see the new colors and what are they?

ftmolfese · March 17th, 2009, 12:24 AM

any new colors on the telecaster

66musicmaster · March 17th, 2009, 06:44 AM

WEll, that wasn't what I wanted my new guitar to be this year, but it may have to be..... : ) A CV50s in one of the new colors may be in my future.

Randy

Dauntless · March 17th, 2009, 07:19 AM

Nothing yet for Tele.

Manolian · March 17th, 2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ftmolfese

does anybody know when we will see the new colors and what are they?

I know the CV 60s will be available in candy apple red , so that's my next purchase , pickguard has to be white on that one though.

Dauntless · March 17th, 2009, 08:11 AM

The Olympic White 50's CV shall be mine! Mine I say!!

MWHAHAHA!! MWHAHA!! NIC NIC NIC HACK HACK

I'm better now.

Zman · March 17th, 2009, 08:48 AM

I checked with my local tech and he said he just got back from vacation and the first email he had was from Fender about these guitars. A limited edition in Olympic White and Lake placid blue. The problem is the Canadian price is 449. That is basically the 350 US price with the exchange. Surprisingly I am not intereseted in either color.

Jefro · March 17th, 2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Manolian

I know the CV 60s will be available in candy apple red , so that's my next purchase , pickguard has to be white on that one though.

According to the info on the link above it will still come with a tortoise guard ?

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Built with some of the classic features of a 60's era Fender® Stratocaster but with modern playability! Candy apple red finish, alder body, 1-piece modern "C" shape maple neck, 21 medium jumbo frets, 9.5" radius rosewood fingerboard, 25.5" scale length, 3 Custom Stratocaster Alnico 5 single coil pickups, 5-way switch, master volume, 2 tone, aged plastic parts, 3-ply tortoise shell pickguard, vintage style tremolo and tuners with chrome hardware. Less case.

Manolian · March 17th, 2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jefro

According to the info on the link above it will still come with a tortoise guard ?

I'll change that PG to a white one as soon as I unpack it !

asc67 · March 17th, 2009, 11:08 AM

They might not have updated the specs yet.

L_Z_nut · March 17th, 2009, 05:33 PM

Eeeewww... a tort guard on candy apple red? No thank you!

Does anyone have a pic of the 60's CV strat with a mint or white guard? I've been thinking of changing it... I just need some motivation/inspiration.

Manolian · March 17th, 2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by L_Z_nut

Eeeewww... a tort guard on candy apple red? No thank you!

Does anyone have a pic of the 60's CV strat with a mint or white guard? I've been thinking of changing it... I just need some motivation/inspiration.

I don't think they'll put a tortoiseshell PG on the CARed CV 60s , this is a pic of a '63

Jefro · March 18th, 2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Zman

I checked with my local tech and he said he just got back from vacation and the first email he had was from Fender about these guitars. A limited edition in Olympic White and Lake placid blue. The problem is the Canadian price is 449. That is basically the 350 US price with the exchange. Surprisingly I am not intereseted in either color.

I missed this personally...

Nice to know that its been confirmed 100%

Personally... I'd love a 60's style in Olympic White but I just can't see me digging it with a Maple Fret Board but I'm extremely curios to see the Candy Apple Red thou.

Also just looked at those links again and it appears the 50's in Olympic White will have the Gold Anodized Pickguard ? That will look different...

HB_NZ · March 18th, 2009, 05:58 PM

Found a site that has some pics. They aren't high quality pics and there is a disclaimer saying "Image is for representation only, actual colour may vary" but I'm guessing it's in the ballpark. I'm liking the candy apple red.
http://http://www.andertons.co.uk/Products/Products.asp?Keyword=classic+vibe&type=search&sear chclause=all

Manolian · March 18th, 2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HB_NZ

Found a site that has some pics. They aren't high quality pics and there is a disclaimer saying "Image is for representation only, actual colour may vary" but I'm guessing it's in the ballpark. I'm liking the candy apple red.
http://http://www.andertons.co.uk/Products/Products.asp?Keyword=classic+vibe&type=search&sear chclause=all

NICE !, that CARed CV 60s is going to round out my CV duo to a trio !

Jefro · March 18th, 2009, 06:39 PM

Well the 50's in Olympic White with the Gold Pickguard and Maple Neck doesn't look as bad as I thought I would have but I still cannot come to terms with the look. Mint Green Guard would defiantly suit it thou. The LP Blue appears to have a real pale neck which I don't particularly care for.

Candy Apple 60's is defiantly look like the winner. That site still sites it as having a tortoise guard thou yet shows it with a white one so it should be interesting to see what they all look like in the end one they hit the shelves.

asc67 · March 24th, 2009, 04:59 PM

I don't like the look of the gold pickguard....is that period correct ?

Manolian · March 24th, 2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by asc67

I don't like the look of the gold pickguard....is that period correct ?

+1

Rockape · March 24th, 2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by asc67

I don't like the look of the gold pickguard....is that period correct ?

David Gilmour of Pink Floyd has an original 1954 OLY white (cream coloured now) Strat with a gold anodized guard, serial number 0001

See here: Gilmourish The #0001 Stratocaster

07 road house · March 24th, 2009, 10:09 PM

I wish the stores that I go to carried the CV squiers but I have not seen one in person

ASHSRV · March 25th, 2009, 07:04 AM

Guys you've just persueded me to get one of these beauty's but which one do you guys prefer is it the 50s or 60s. help me please I might start a thread asking for help and advice on these when making a decsion.

Astro1176 · March 25th, 2009, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockape

David Gilmour of Pink Floyd has an original 1954 OLY white (cream coloured now) Strat with a gold anodized guard, serial number 0001

See here: Gilmourish The #0001 Stratocaster

Ok you just sold me on white with a gold pick guard!

boujsquier · March 25th, 2009, 09:09 AM

I saw a Strat anniversary video not too long ago where David Gilmour was playing his 0001 Strat...as soon as I saw it I fell in love with that look.

I almost picked up a sunburst CV50's to round out my CV60's and Pro Tone collection ..I think now I will wait for the white with Gold pickguard ..

That just looks fantastic to me !

SharkUSMC · March 25th, 2009, 08:26 PM

Just joined the club. Showed up today.

I'll put up some pics when I change out a couple of things to make her my own. In the mean time:

CGR108000229: RRLT; CV 50's
CGR108000570: Broly; CV 50's
CGRG08000041: jonturner; CV 50's
CGRG08000481: SquierOnFire; CV 60's
CGRH08000160: SharkUSMC; CV 60's
CGRJ08002078: Icannotthink; CV 50's
CGRK08000220 rajastrums; CV 50s
CGRK08000270: Dan; CV 50s
CGS071100065: asc67 CV 60's
CGS080100014: Dauntless; CV 50's
CGS080100036: Bruce; CV 50s
CGS080100118: asc67; CV 50's
CGS080100139: HB; CV 50's
CGS080100154: Manolian; CV 50's
CGS080100180: dan p; CV 50's
CGS080100181: Chief Dot; CV 50's
CGS080100213: ccrnnr9; CV 50's
CGS080100225: patl; CV 50's
CGS080100273: 66musicmaster; CV 60's
CGS080100404: boujsquier; CV 60's
CGS080100437: FirstFender; CV 60's
CGS080300093: Broly; CV 50's
CGS080300126: raouliii CV 50's
CGS080300380: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080300779: Rockape CV 60's
CGS080400153: celtaidd; CV 50's
CGS080400401: Mikfer; CV 60s
CGS080500409: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080500432: Hiflyer; CV 50's
CGS080500841: thaus CV 60's
CGS080600028: BCPete; CV 50's
CGS080600218: Glenn D.; CV 50s
CGS080600956: Glenn D.; CV 60s

Jefro · March 25th, 2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ASHSRV

Guys you've just persueded me to get one of these beauty's but which one do you guys prefer is it the 50s or 60s. help me please I might start a thread asking for help and advice on these when making a decsion.

Owning both I prefer the 60's. Reason being I love the Neck! The Roseboard board is awesome and the feel of it all is just perfect. While the 50's is also nice it has a slightly chunkier Neck but same profile/frets etc...

Then you just have 2 Tone or 3 Tone unless you get one of the new models in which case you can also pick from Red on the 60's or White and Blue on the 50's.

Hardware wise and Electronics, everything is the same with the exception of the pickups. 50's has alnico 3's and the 60's alnico 5's.

In the end, playing them each is your best bet to decide which you prefer sound wise.

WCK85 · March 25th, 2009, 11:16 PM

I just got one a few days ago after thinking about it for 3 months after the first time I played it.

CGR108000229: RRLT; CV 50's
CGR108000570: Broly; CV 50's
CGRG08000041: jonturner; CV 50's
CGRG08000481: SquierOnFire; CV 60's
CGRH08000160: SharkUSMC; CV 60's
CGRJ08002078: Icannotthink; CV 50's
CGRK08000220 rajastrums; CV 50s
CGRK08000270: Dan; CV 50s
CGS071100065: asc67 CV 60's
CGS080100014: Dauntless; CV 50's
CGS080100036: Bruce; CV 50s
CGS080100118: asc67; CV 50's
CGS080100139: HB; CV 50's
CGS080100154: Manolian; CV 50's
CGS080100180: dan p; CV 50's
CGS080100181: Chief Dot; CV 50's
CGS080100213: ccrnnr9; CV 50's
CGS080100225: patl; CV 50's
CGS080100273: 66musicmaster; CV 60's
CGS080100404: boujsquier; CV 60's
CGS080100437: FirstFender; CV 60's
CGS080300093: Broly; CV 50's
CGS080300126: raouliii CV 50's
CGS080300380: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080300779: Rockape CV 60's
CGS080400153: celtaidd; CV 50's
CGS080400401: Mikfer; CV 60s
CGS080500307: WCK85; CV 50's
CGS080500409: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080500432: Hiflyer; CV 50's
CGS080500841: thaus CV 60's
CGS080600028: BCPete; CV 50's
CGS080600218: Glenn D.; CV 50s
CGS080600956: Glenn D.; CV 60s

ftmolfese · March 27th, 2009, 12:21 AM

50's 60's can a 70,s reissue big headstock strat be in the future?

Jefro · March 27th, 2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ftmolfese

50's 60's can a 70,s reissue big headstock strat be in the future?

That would be interesting as well...

I'd love to see a 60's Telecaster thou and am quite curious if they have any new colours or models lined up for the Tele or whether its just for the Strat.

nightcaster · March 27th, 2009, 08:24 AM

I'm in, found it for 299 at my local.

CGR108000229: RRLT; CV 50's
CGR108000570: Broly; CV 50's
CGRG08000041: jonturner; CV 50's
CGRG08000481: SquierOnFire; CV 60's
CGRH08000160: SharkUSMC; CV 60's
CGRJ08002078: Icannotthink; CV 50's
CGRK08000220 rajastrums; CV 50s
CGRK08000270: Dan; CV 50s
CGS071100065: asc67 CV 60's
CGS080100014: Dauntless; CV 50's
CGS080100036: Bruce; CV 50s
CGS080100118: asc67; CV 50's
CGS080100139: HB; CV 50's
CGS080100154: Manolian; CV 50's
CGS080100180: dan p; CV 50's
CGS080100181: Chief Dot; CV 50's
CGS080100213: ccrnnr9; CV 50's
CGS080100225: patl; CV 50's
CGS080100273: 66musicmaster; CV 60's
CGS080100404: boujsquier; CV 60's
CGS080100437: FirstFender; CV 60's
CGS080300093: Broly; CV 50's
CGS080300126: raouliii CV 50's
CGS080300380: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080300779: Rockape CV 60's
CGS080400068: Nightcaster CV 50's
CGS080400153: celtaidd; CV 50's
CGS080400401: Mikfer; CV 60s
CGS080500307: WCK85; CV 50's
CGS080500409: Rockape CV 50's
CGS080500432: Hiflyer; CV 50's
CGS080500841: thaus CV 60's
CGS080600028: BCPete; CV 50's
CGS080600218: Glenn D.; CV 50s
CGS080600956: Glenn D.; CV 60s

asc67 · March 28th, 2009, 03:03 PM

I finally got around to taking some decent pictures of my Classic Vibe Strat.