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I got an email from my guitar tech. He said the classic vibe just came through the door. He is setting it up with 9.5 D'Addarios as we speak.
I am going to head over tomorrow and take a look (possibly buy) Oh hell I will be picking it up!
Just thought I would give you a little eye Candy.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Stewz/classicvibestrat002.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Stewz/classicvibestrat001.jpg
He said it reminded him of his old JV Squier he used to own. It was in need of a set up and it will be in great shape when I go to see it tomorrow.
A full detailed rundown on it to follow.
 
You can't have it ZMAN...NO!

Well, that probably didn't work....

Ok, we want a full report tomorrow @18:00 hours. Get some sleep...you're gonna need it...Dismissed! :D
 
That is the one he got in today. I asked him what it looked like and he sent me those pictures. They know how to fuel the gas better than anyone!
Hey Bloozecat my wife tried that approach. She also said don't you have one just like that. And I tried to explain that it wasn't "exactly" the same.
 
cool...i'm sure you'll enjoy it....see i am assuming you are going to get it (probably along with the rest of us fretters) unless you play it and it turns out to be a real dog...

ww
 
The problem is that the tech/manager that I deal with is a magiician when it comes to set ups. He said he will have it set up for me with the 9.5 D'Addarios and it WILL play like a dream. I am a really good customer of his and he treats me very well. So yes you can pretty well bet I will have it when I return.
 
Spudman said:
Damn. Grrrrrrr. Fzzzzzzzt. Tweeeeet. Blonk!
:mad: :( :drool: :cry: :reallymad: :messedup:
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Thanks for the new sig quote...:D

It's hard to believe that's a Squier. She's a beauty, zman. If quality keeps going like it is, the boys and girls at Fender are gonna start getting jealous again.
 
I MuSt HaVe ONe!!!!!! :master:

I need the mate for My 50's Vibe Tele, that arrived yesterday.
If the Strat has what I see, feel and hear with the Tele then
ShE WiLl Be MiNe!!! :beavisnbutthead:
 
ZMAN said:
Hey Bloozecat my wife tried that approach. She also said don't you have one just like that. And I tried to explain that it wasn't "exactly" the same.
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Not that I want to stir up any trouble with the ZWOMAN in the household, but I can think of a couple of counter arguements here:

Why do you need another pair of shoes? Don't you have some just like that?
(Shoes...the nerve that's sure to get a response...maybe not a good response, but....)

Why do you need another manicure? Didn't you just get one last week?
(You don't see me re-painting my guitars every week, do you?)

Why would we want another kid? Don't we have one just like that?
(A flak vest, a Kevlar cover, and a nomex suit is advisable if you enter this terrority. Proceed at your own risk)

All kidding aside, ZMAN. The Classic Vibe Squire Strat is a hot looking new offering, but this particular guitar looks pretty sweet. The wood grain looks great, and the burst is nice, clean, and very uniform. That could be the luck of the draw if you order one, but this one is a known quantity. Add the great set-up you described and this seems like too good a deal to walk away from. We've all had those, "I wish I had", moments. This could be one of them if you let it get away.
(BTW: Should you or any of your IM force be coerced into completing this transaction, the Bloozcat will disavow any knowlege of your actions...to your wife, that is. This message will self destruct in five seconds...:D )
 
Dauntless said:
I MuSt HaVe ONe!!!!!! :master:

I need the mate for My 50's Vibe Tele, that arrived yesterday.
If the Strat has what I see, feel and hear with the Tele then
ShE WiLl Be MiNe!!! :beavisnbutthead:
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So do we get a review? Clips? Eh?
 
OOh that is sweet ZMAN very nice indeed:AOK: Report Report Report:D

Don't pay any attention to that Blooz guy he will have you strummin on the porch in no time, with the front door locked behind you.:thwap:
M29
 
M29 said:
OOh that is sweet ZMAN very nice indeed:AOK: Report Report Report:D

Don't pay any attention to that Blooz guy he will have you strummin on the porch in no time, with the front door locked behind you.:thwap:
M29
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Who? Me? :D
 
Ok guys here we go. AMAZING. If I was high on the Deluxes this baby is just about perfect. The look is flawless. I have a 50th Ann Deluxe and the Squier looks better than the deluxe. The neck is to die for.
I went up today and Darren had it all set up and ready to go with my 9.5
D'Addarios. I plugged it into a tweed hot rod deluxe and what a tone. It almost sounds creamy if that is an adjective you can use with a Strat. I haven't taken the plastic off the pickups yet so that may make a difference.
I was a little worried about the noise at high volume in the 1 3 5 positions but when I got home and tried it that was gone. It must have been the cord.
The fit and finish are flawless. It is made in China with a CGS factory code.
The bridge is a stamped steel, and Darren has it as flat as possible for me.
did I say the neck is to die for. It has a beautiful tint and is absolutley smooth. The Frets are perfect. A lot of people have been worried about the single ply guard but it is flat as a pancake and fits perfectly.
I played it through my 65 Deluxe using my fulltone pedals and she sounds absolutley sweet. I even threw in some delay with the dd 20.
I paid a little more than the US price but I would have paid a 100 more for it.
As usual when the owner Bob took the guitar out to show me everyone in the store was right there asking what the hell it was.
My wife came with me and she loved it as well.
Again I was a little apprehensive about the Alnico 3s but they give it a real vintage tone.
All I can say is that Squier and Fender have hit a home run with this one.
When you can get this quality, look, and sound for that price it is just AMAZING!
Now for some eye Candy boys and girls. Enjoy.
I compared it to my 50th that cost 5 time as much.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Stewz/P6180040.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Stewz/P6180043.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Stewz/P6180045.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Stewz/P6180046.jpg
 
You must be cutting and pasting this review all over the place.

Saw the same review just now at FDP...Stewie...:D

She's a beaut! I'll bet it looks even better in your living room than it did at the guitar shop.

These guitars may become one of those closet classics, maybe like the MIJ Squires did in the 80's. The Squire 51 may have re-opened the door to inexpensive Squires of decent quality, but this series looks to be a definite step up in quality.

Get 'em while they're cheap, before Fender realizes what they have here...:AOK:

Congratulations, ZMAN. Enjoy it!
 
The FDP and the Fret Net are my favourite haunts. I was getting a little tired of the Stewie nickname so I went with the Zman. My other hobby has been restoring Z/28 Camaros.
I didn't want to retype the whole thing so I just cut and pasted.
I had several people waiting for a report over there as well. But I did post here first!
I am really enjoying this one. I actually feel a little stupid for spending so much money on the 50th Ann. Delixe. But I hope it will be a collectors item some day. Everyone that has seen The Classic Vibe close up is talking MIJ JV Strat similarities, and I agree.
 
ZMAN said:
Everyone that has seen The Classic Vibe close up is talking MIJ JV Strat similarities, and I agree.
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I guess it would make sense that China is the "new Japan". Looks like they will soon be the top mfg. power in the world, even for high-end goods. Prolly won't be long until we're all driving Chinese cars....if we can afford the gas to run 'em! :eek:
 
ZMAN said:
Ok guys here we go. AMAZING. If I was high on the Deluxes this baby is just about perfect. The look is flawless. I have a 50th Ann Deluxe and the Squier looks better than the deluxe. The neck is to die for.
I went up today and Darren had it all set up and ready to go with my 9.5
D'Addarios. I plugged it into a tweed hot rod deluxe and what a tone. It almost sounds creamy if that is an adjective you can use with a Strat. I haven't taken the plastic off the pickups yet so that may make a difference.
I was a little worried about the noise at high volume in the 1 3 5 positions but when I got home and tried it that was gone. It must have been the cord.
The fit and finish are flawless. It is made in China with a CGS factory code.
The bridge is a stamped steel, and Darren has it as flat as possible for me.
did I say the neck is to die for. It has a beautiful tint and is absolutley smooth. The Frets are perfect. A lot of people have been worried about the single ply guard but it is flat as a pancake and fits perfectly.
I played it through my 65 Deluxe using my fulltone pedals and she sounds absolutley sweet. I even threw in some delay with the dd 20.
I paid a little more than the US price but I would have paid a 100 more for it.
As usual when the owner Bob took the guitar out to show me everyone in the store was right there asking what the hell it was.
My wife came with me and she loved it as well.
Again I was a little apprehensive about the Alnico 3s but they give it a real vintage tone.
All I can say is that Squier and Fender have hit a home run with this one.
When you can get this quality, look, and sound for that price it is just AMAZING!
Now for some eye Candy boys and girls. Enjoy.
I compared it to my 50th that cost 5 time as much.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Stewz/P6180040.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Stewz/P6180043.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Stewz/P6180045.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a392/Stewz/P6180046.jpg
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Oh crap! :thwap:
 
Spudman said:
Oh crap! :thwap:
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Spuds is doomed.

To put it in mathematical terms:

If:

n = Spuds' current number of guitars (as verified by house roof photography)​

Then:

n+1 = Spuds' number of guitars by middle of next week​

This relationship is true regardless of the value of n.
 

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