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#5 in Electric Guitars

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster

Name: Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster
Brand: Squier
Rating: 8.5 (1 reviews)

Squier

$429.00 – $479.00

Affordable Telecaster with pine body, vintage-style Alnico single-coil pickups, and a glossy polyester finish replicating 1950s aesthetics. Bone nut and 21 narrow-tall frets deliver surprising quality at the price point.

8.5

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.4

User Sentiment

8.5

Value Score

8.4

Complaint Risk

9.5

Freshness

8.8

Community

8.5

Availability

9.4

Pros

Exceptional quality for the price point
Authentic vintage Telecaster twang
Bone nut improves sustain and tuning stability

Cons

Narrow tall frets may not suit all players
Pickup output is low for high-gain styles

Don't buy this if…

The vintage-radius 9.5-inch fretboard can cause notes to choke during aggressive string bends compared to flatter modern radii.

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Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster

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