New classic Vibe!

[dasherf17]

Made in china in 2012, what do you think about it? Would you change the pickguard?

Oh, gawd, yah...as one poster said, pearloid only works with certain colo(u)rs (with respect, bakkels, my friend). I know the 'guard on my flame top in the avatar is getting replaced...
That is one gorgeous guitar, tho...
Made in China? That's new to me...

 

[FrieAsABird]

Woahhh wait that’s a classic vibe Squier??? I had no idea they had flamed maple necks with *that* colour of body! Beautiful, congratulations!

The flame is just luck of the draw, nothing to do with body color. I’ve seen quite a few with some light flame, this one is perfect though!

 

[SpeedKing]

For such a good looking guitar I'd want a corresponding guard so my vote were it mine would be a Fender (thinner and more accurate than the Squier equivalent) plain white 8 hole or anodised gold 8 hole guard for the period correct look.

It's a good looking guitar that could be beautiful....

 

[Lateralu_s]

love those pickups in the older classic vibes.

 

[wooders]

The 8 hole with the correct hole position (near selector switch, are hard to find/expensive

 

[Exhead]

Couldn't find yours on the Squier WIki so I looked elsewhere 1 , 2 , 3

Squier FSR Classic Vibe 50's Stratocaster w/ Gold Hardware, White Blonde​

Super nice if I see one come available here I would snatch it up in an instant.

 

[NobodyReally]

If it was mine, I would swap on a mint or one ply aged white guard, but it's all about you and what you dig. Very sweet lookin axe.

 

[Guitarkiwi]

Whow! Nice guitar that neck is awesome!

 

[xavyan]

I dig it. I think it works with the blonde for some reason. HNGD

 

[Strategizer]

I've got an '08 CV '50s Strat that has a little flame on the neck as well. Nowhere near as prominent as yours though. I've heard many of the early necks were quartersawn, too. Mine is.

Nice find! HNGD

Oh, and I'm positively in the "no pearl pg" camp and don't ever plan on leaving. But you must do what you feel is right.

 

[stylemessiah]

mother of toilet seat belongs in hell

 

[frako]

What a beauty. I would change the pickguard since I'm not a mother-of-toilet-seat fan, but it's just a matter of taste, there's nothing wrong with yours. Congrats, and have fun!

 

[Oldmechanic]

If it was mine, I would swap on a mint or one ply aged white guard, but it's all about you and what you dig. Very sweet lookin axe.

Yes mint

 

[Aleksej79ns]

Made in china in 2012, what do you think about it? Would you change the pickguard?

Wow looks great, but I would change the pickguard. But if You like it, than don't.

 

[nifnof70]

Nice!

I dig the neck on it.

 

[Dana Rudd]

Congrats and HNGD.
I'd definitely change out the pickguard if it was mine. Your choice and lots of options.

 

[Will Lefeurve]

love those pickups in the older classic vibes.

Me too.. I'm a big fan of the Toneriders.. great pickups. I certainly wouldn't change them..

 

[wooders]

Congrats and HNGD.
I'd definitely change out the pickguard if it was mine. Your choice and lots of options.

I like the pickups in these Chinese CV50s.
I have PV 65 and 59 in other strats and would not change the stock pickups in my cv50

 

[Tone Quest]

Like it. Wouldn't change anything.

 

[Pepepepe]

Made in china in 2012, what do you think about it? Would you change the pickguard?

Here it is with his friend, with a proper fender pickguard, new Mexican tremolo and CTS pots and fender switch