Squire Vintage Vibe, Vintage modified

[The Marlin]

Hi Chaps,

I've heard fantastic things about the Squire Vintage Vibe guitars, and Vintage Modified basses. They're made in china, but reminiscent of Fender Japan gear - great quality and playability. I'm making a pilgramage to GAK on Monday lunch to try out the white Vintage Vibe Telecaster, and the Vintage Modified Jazz bass. The bass looks fantastic, very retro - lookie here! [url="http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/squier-/71293"]http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/squier-/71293[/url]

Has anyone tried these out? I've heard that these are as well built as the USA Fender bass and guitars, and the equiptment levels are decent. And, GAK are doing them for a smidgen over £200, bargain.

Any thoughts, suggestions before I empty my wallet?

Cheers

Mr Marlin

[thisnameistaken]

Mine plays really nice, no complaints there.

One word of warning: Like most Squiers and Fenders, you'll probably want to replace most of the hardware if you're planning to gig it, so factor that cost in.

I went to take the jack out of my Squier Jazz in rehearsals the other night and the whole effing control plate came off with it. I don't know if it's because the body is the softest wood they could find or if they originally put the screws in with a hammer, but either way I wasn't impressed. I filled the holes and re-tapped the screws this afternoon.

The bridge and tuners have already been replaced on mine, the pickups are next.

Edited November 26, 2009 by thisnameistaken

[Rowbee]

I had the Squier VMJ, no complaints here, all original hardware and gigged many times with no problems at all. Only sold it to fund a more expensive bass purchase and would happily own another - although I really like the look of the Classic Vibe Jazz.

[Cat Burrito]

I had one too & it was a real return to form for Squier - best in nearly 20yrs! People here seem to prefer the jazzes although I prefer a Precision myself

[lemmywinks]

Btw if you need cheap tuners then Wilkinsons can be had for around the £25 mark. I just stuck some on my fretless and was well impressed with the feel of them, as good as the Schallers i have which cost more than twice as much

[ase_one23]

i tried the classic vibe tele out when getting a new guitar last month, eventually plumped for the vintage modified tele with the twin p90s cause it sounded ace but i'd say that the cv tele had hands down the BEST neck i've ever played on a sub £800 guitar. great value.

Edited November 27, 2009 by ase_one23

[ianwild16]

Brilliantly made made guitars - the neck/body joints were more snug than the MIM fenders in Sound Control (PMT) in Salford on Sat.
I've gigged the VM jazz and CV jazz with absolutely no problems.
Ian

[Alun]

Another VMJ user here Gigged and recorded mine quite a bit with no concerns ( all original components). Really like the sound of it.

[Buzz]

I have a VMJ.

The only thing I dislike is the pups, they're very dark. However, it's a really well put together bit of kit.

There not Chinese either like the Op thinks, either Indonesian or Korean (I can't remember which). And the other ones are the Classic Vibe series (not Vintage Vibe like the op says). Personally, spec wise the Classic Vibe has the edge, has a better nut and a High Mass Bridge but considering the price is pretty much the same, it's just finding one that works for you.

[Moos3h]

The neck on the Classic Vibe is worth the purchase price alone too! Fabbo!

[The Marlin]

Glowing reviews then! That's it, have decided. Will buy one.
Cheers guys

Mr Marlin