Ordered myself another Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster

[yell03]

On 11/5/11 I ordered a Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster in Butterscotch Blonde for the amazing price of $259.99.

I loved it so much I ordered myself another one in Vintage Blonde, this one I could only get 10% off = $292.49, but it is still well worth it.

Why did I order another?

The Vintage Blonde Telecaster has Alnico 3 pick-ups, the Butterscotch Blonde has Alnico V pick-ups.

I'll keep you all posted when it gets here and I'll take some pics.

[coldfingaz]

So, the different color finishes have different pickups?

Are the rest of the specs. the same?

I have an original CV50 (white/blonde) from when they first came out 3 or 4 years ago, but assumed the butterscotch was just a new finish option for the same guitar.

[yell03]

So, the different color finishes have different pickups?

Are the rest of the specs. the same?

I have an original CV50 (white/blonde) from when they first came out 3 or 4 years ago, but assumed the butterscotch was just a new finish option for the same guitar.

I am not sure about back then, but the new ones are only differed by pick-ups.

[coldfingaz]

Back then they only had the one color.

Interesting that they're offering a different finish/different pickup variation on the same guitar.

Great guitars, though.

[yell03]

Back then they only had the one color.

Interesting that they're offering a different finish/different pickup variation on the same guitar.

Great guitars, though.

I've heard the pick-ups back then were pretty hot and sounded great:dude

[vanguard]

the bridge pickup in the blonde version is killer: alnico III and like 8.5k. the BSB version is pretty crap IMO: really thin and ice-pick.

[yell03]

the bridge pickup in the blonde version is killer: alnico III and like 8.5k. the BSB version is pretty crap IMO: really thin and ice-pick.

I'll let you know how they compare Wednesday or Thursday

[yell03]

The new one arrived and at first I was not in love with it, it seemed tough to play, but then I realized, I felt the same way about the Butterscotch one for a day or two.
I kept playing it and eventually the stiff new strings loosened up and all is right with the world.

Here are some pics of the new one....

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/yell03/2011/November192011005.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/yell03/2011/November192011006.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/yell03/2011/November192011009.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m25/yell03/2011/November192011012.jpg

[yell03]

As for comparisons....

The BSB feels more resonant and maybe a little lighter.
The BSB feels a little smoother and refined also.
The BSB fretboard is more polished.

The VB pick-ups are hotter, I had it backwards, the Alnico 3 is a hotter pup than the Alnico Vs in the BSB.

I like the Alnico Vs in the BSB better, but the Alnico 3s in the VB are nice also.

To sum it up, I like the BSB better in terms of tone, looks, and playability, but I am not returning the VB as it is really nice also and has its own personality.

[corn husk bag]

Cool, any clippage?

Steve

[yell03]

Cool, any clippage?

Steve

I wish I had an easy way to do it, I'd love to let people hear these Squiers through my Budda SD45.