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Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Left-handed - Butterscotch Blonde

Left-handed Solidbody Electric Guitar with Pine Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Butterscotch Blonde
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Value-packed Tele with Vintage Vibe

The Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster celebrates one of the world's most instantly recognizable guitars, with added modern features. Boasting a pine body with a classic finish, the Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster harkens back to the original "black guard" Teles that started it all, while two Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups serve up legendary Tele twang. Check out this Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster and tap into iconic Telecaster sound at an affordable price.

Original "black guard" experience

Certain electric guitars are credited with shaping modern music, and the 1950s Fender "black guard" Telecaster may be the most iconic of them all. With this Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster, you can have a similar vintage tone and look at a price that any guitarist can afford. From the 3-saddle string-through-body bridge and vintage-style tuners to the single-ply black pickguard, this Tele is a smooth performer with unmistakable '50s vibe.

Custom set of alnico single-coil pickups

The discerning guitarists at Sweetwater know that to get a real vintage sound from a guitar, you need to start with great pickups. The Fender-designed alnico single-coil Tele pickups in the Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster nail those classic tones. You'll love the clear, punchy sounds, which are perfect for playing country, blues, jazz, rock, or pop. Sonically (and visually), these pickups extend the vintage appeal of this guitar.

Vintage appointments with modern playability

The black pickguard, alnico pickups, 3-saddle bridge, and vintage tuning keys cover the vintage side of things. But the 9.5" fingerboard radius gives you a comfortable playing surface that allows for wider string bends than the 7.25" radius of vintage guitars. While being rounded enough for comfortable chording, this radius is perfect for double-stop bends, wide vibrato, and even bends over a whole step. And the modern C-shaped neck feels just right, smoothing the way for fleet-fingered fretting.

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster Features:

  • Pine body; gloss polyurethane finish
  • Maple neck, "C" profile
  • Maple fingerboard, 9.5" radius, dot inlays
  • 25.5" scale length, 21 Narrow Tall frets
  • Fender-designed alnico single-coil bridge and neck pickups
  • 3-way pickup selector; master Volume and Tone controls
  • 3-saddle string-through-body bridge
  • 1.65" nut
  • Vintage-style tuners

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Left-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape '50s Telecaster
  • Body Material Pine
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Butterscotch Blonde
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Black Dots
  • Number of Frets 21, Narrow Tall
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.650"
  • Nut Material Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-through Body with Chrome Barrel Saddles
  • Tuners Vintage-style
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Fender Designed Alnico Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Fender Designed Alnico Single-coil
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master ton
  • Switching 3-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Fender, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0374035550

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I like this Telecaster
I'm impressed with this inexpensive Tele. I've been playing since 1970 and have owned lots of high end Gibsons and Fenders. The alnico pickups in this classic vibe tele are very good. The action was set up fine by Sweetwater as it came. At 9 lbs, mine is a heavy guitar but it feels solid and stays put when I'm playing it. The pine resonates in a nice way. It plays and sounds as good as any guitar I own. The tinted neck looks good too. Mine came with a darker tint neck than most. I like it. It has thru-the-body stringing just like the original. I replaced the saddles with Wilkinson compensated saddles, not that it absolutely needed it, I just can't leave good enough alone. Thanks Sweetwater for stocking left handed guitars.
by Mike G. from North Ga on
Music background: bands, recording, songwriting since 1970
Amazing guitar not just for the money, but in general!
I've been looking for a new telecaster for a long time, and this totally satisfied that. Upon receiving from Sweetwater, the guitar was set up wonderfully, and even almost perfectly in tune, which baffled me. Sweetwater does such a wonderful job packing their guitars up, and I will probably never buy a new guitar anywhere else. They were so helpful during the whole process, from the guitar being on backorder to then helping me with info about my 55-point inspection. As a lefty, I am used to terrible quality control, and an overall disregard for the condition of the guitars I have played in person, so this was a new experience for me. This guitar is amazing; I bought it with the intention of potentially replacing parts, but now that I've played it, I don't want to change a thing. This new run of Squier Classic Vibe guitars is really great, the fretwork is very solid, the nut was cut very well, and the intonation is very solid considering it has a 3-saddle bridge. The pickups are amazing, very dynamic and percussive, they just do the 'tele' thing. If you're thinking about buying one of these guitars, especially as a Lefty, do it, and do so from Sweetwater. 5 stars all around for both the guitar and service from Sweetwater. (Side note - the wood grain on the body looks even more amazing in person, the pictures do not do it justice!)
by Mason W. from Scituate, MA on
My 50s telecaster
The 50s telecaster is a nice player , like the one peace neck , the sound of those pickups are really smooth & can get that right twang when I ask for it , I've been injoyin the feel of her !
by Ian from Colorado on
Music background: Sound engineer , guitar player & collector
Loving the Vibe!
First off, Thanks to Chris Kress for the wonderful advice on choosing my first electric guitar. The Classic Vibe is beautiful and it's a lot of fun to play. For my purposes it's just about perfect. Frets are excellent as is the action - no adjustments needed. Packaging was insanely good. Shipping was super fast.
by James "Jimbo" from Chicagoland on
Music background: Keyboard & Sax background. Less than a year on guitar.
Squier telecaster 50’s vibe
I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of this guitar. The natural resonance is better than my les Paul that was much more expensive.
It's a lefty for my son who is just beginning. The tone and intonation are spot on. Lots of reviews will tell you the pickups and pots are cheap but, they sound great to me through a good tube amp.
I am very happy with this guitar.
by Sweetwater Customer on
Music background: Six string player
See also: Left-Handed Guitars, Squier, Squier Left-handed Electric Guitars, Squier Solidbody Guitars