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Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster - 2-Color Sunburst

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Pine Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 3 Single-coil Pickups - 2-color Sunburst
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Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster - 2-Color Sunburst
Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster - 2-Color Sunburst
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Squier Classic Vibe: An Affordable Take on the Classic '50s Strat

Celebrate the first decade of the Fender Stratocaster, with the Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s. This vintage-style solidbody electric guitar offers the sound and style that made the Strat the iconic instrument that it is today. The updated Squier Classic Vibe model features many cool revisions that make it a better value than ever. The Squier Classic Vibe includes a trio of Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups (including standard 5-way switching) that really capture the traditional Stratocaster sound. At Sweetwater, we're particularly impressed by the Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s' 1.65" bone nut — an exceptional addition to the classic C-shaped neck and 9.5"-radius fretboard, which provides the kind of sustain and performance you don't typically find on a budget-friendly guitar.

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Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s Features:

  • Includes 3 Fender-designed single-coil alnico pickups
  • 5-way blade switch lets you tap into a full range of tones
  • C-shaped maple neck provides unquestioned Strat performance
  • Standard 25.5"-scale length, 21-fret fingerboard with 9.5" radius
  • 1.65" bone nut delivers upgraded string-to-body resonance
  • 21 Narrow Tall frets are comfortable and easy to play
  • Outfitted with a Vintage-Style Synchronized Trem

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape '50s Stratocaster
  • Body Material Pine
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color 2-color Sunburst
  • 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 Vintage-style Synchronized Tremolo
  • Tuners Vintage-style
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Fender Designed AlNiCo Single-coil
  • Middle Pickup Fender Designed AlNiCo Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Fender Designed AlNiCo Single-coil
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 2 x tone
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Fender, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0374005500

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2 tone Awesomeness
I was pretty torn between the 2 tone and 3 tone sunburst but I LOVE playing the maple necks so much I went with this one.

It arrived in good physical condition but I had to lower the action, add some relief to the neck, and adjust the intonation on 3 of the strings. Although it didn't take long, I don't like dealing with that. I prefer to have it ready to go out the box. It now feels and plays great.

I kind of feel like because this particular model is not as in demand as say the lake placid blue one that it doesn't get the attention it should before being shipped out. You may have to tweak it some or have someone set it up for you.

My ONLY issue is with their delivery service. This guitar requires a signature at delivery. My delivery person left it right in front of my house without ever making contact. I was not home. He then marked that I had signed for the guitar but interestingly misspelled my name. That makes me feel insecure about making a future purchase. Not Sweetwater's fault but should be noted.

Overall, I am EXTREMELY satisfied with this purchase and Sweetwater always offers the best customer experience hands down- thanks again Drew Foster.
by Melody from Marietta, Ga on
Music background: Daily player
The positive reviews are true!!!
I usually don`t write reviews but I had to for this guitar. After reading a ton of reviews regarding the Squire Classic Vibe 50s and owning a 2018 MiM Stratocaster I was on the verge of buying another MiM due to selling the one I had. I never was really disappointed with the MiM but to me it just lacked that hardcore Fender Strat tone I was looking for. Don`t get me wrong, it did have good tone but it wasn`t great tone (vintage tone). I could afford to buy an American Stratocaster but I could not see spending that kind of money when I am not a professional player. What I did learn from studying up on the Squire 50s is that it has the Alnico pickups instead of the Ceramic pickups like the MiM which is a huge plus. In addition, the tone wood (body) which is pine on the 50s Classic Vibe is the tone wood (body) that they used on some of the earlier Stratocasters. After I had read several of the reviews I rolled the dice and bought me one from Sweetwater. I got the guitar and was really surprised on how well it was set up right out of the box (Thank you Sweetwater). I didn`t have to do anything to it, action was spot on (low) and guitar was in tune. I looked the guitar over and the finish was flawless. I had a good sit down with the guitar on both a Fender tube and a Peavey SS amp and I have to say, I am very very happy with the purchase that I made. The guitar does have that sweet Fender tone that I was looking for. It`s better than MiM tone that I was getting by a good margin (MiM more for playing modern stuff). If you want to take the guitar just a bit further, you can replace the tremolo bridge with a MiM tremolo as an upgrade and you will have guitar that sounds really really close to an American Fender without the large price tag that comes with it. If your looking for a super good guitar, well made, plays fantastic and oozes Fender tone, you can`t go wrong here. Worth every dime and then some. Don`t let that Squire name stop you, you will be rewarded very nicely. Oh, and a shout out to Joe Perrone from Sweetwater, thank you Joe :)
by Paul Carter from Garland, Tx on
Flawless!
The Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster I received from Sweetwater is absolutely flawless. I was really, really impressed. The fit and finish is outstanding and the guitar arrived set up and in tune. The guitar I purchased weighs 7 lbs 1 oz and it's very acoustically resonant. The sunburst is very similar to a real 54 Strat, the wood grain looks great, and I can barely see the seem... so it almost looks like a one piece body. The fretwork is very good, with smooth frets and no fret sprout or sharp ends. The neck has a beautiful tint. There is a thick glossy clear coat on the neck which I did go over with some 0000 steel wool to knock down the gloss to a more matt finish. The tuning stability has been really solid. This strat is every bit as good, if not better than my Fenders. Maybe I got lucky with the particular guitar I got, but all I can say is they knocked this one out of the park!
by Sweetwater Customer on
Man.. she’s perfect
She was ready to play out the box. Sounds amazing. Sweetwater always gets it right
by Jonathan from Hyattsville MD on
Modder
I originally bought this as a starting point, inexpensive body with the look I wanted and then strip everything out and replace. Plugged it in the day it arrived and I have not changed a thing. It goes from crystal clear to light blues to SRV to Iron Maiden with a few knob tweaks. Sounds a thousand times better than expected.
by Todd Harvey from Taylorsville, NC on
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