Custom and Thinline
Custom and Thinline
Last edited by Marcondo; 01-13-2010 at 03:57 PM.
Have you been to Namm?
Kenny Belmont
>:^{I)>
Oh HELL no! Just when I was convinced that the Squier CV '50s Tele was all that I needed...
What's the MSRP on these?
*Edit - I see Sweetwater wants $379.99
"...pray do not imagine that those who make the noise are the only inhabitants of the field;
that, of course, they are many in number; or that, after all, they are other than the little,
shriveled, meagre, hopping, though loud and troublesome, insects of the hour."
-Edmund Burke
Crap. I was happy! I had found an inner peace.
Now I feel incomplete.
Music will always find its way to us, with or without business, politics, religion, or any other bull$hit attached. - E.C.
Ya just $30 more than the CV 50's good deal as I see it.Originally Posted by NTBluesGuitar
It hasnt started yet.
Model Name Classic Vibe Telecaster® Custom
Model Number 030-3030-(500)
Series Classic Vibe Series
Colors (500) 3-Color Sunburst,
(Gloss Polyester Finish)
Body Alder
Neck 1-Piece Maple, Modern “C” Shape,
(Gloss Polyester Finish)
Fingerboard Rosewood, 9.5" Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets 21 Medium Jumbo Frets
Pickups 2 Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil Tele® Pickups with AlNiCo V Magnets (Neck & Bridge)
Controls Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching 3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 3. Neck Pickup
Bridge Vintage Style Strings-Thru-Body Tele® Bridge with 3 Threaded Steel Barrel Saddles
Machine Heads Vintage Style Tuning Machines
Hardware Chrome
Pickguard 3-Ply Mint Green
Scale Length 25.5” (648 mm)
Width at Nut 1.625” (41.3 mm)
Unique Features Double-Bound Body,
“C” Shape Maple Neck,
Knurled Chrome Control Knobs,
Vintage Tinted Neck,
White Pearloid Dot Position Inlays,
Gold Squier Logo,
“Top-Hat” Blade Switch Tip,
Synthetic Bone Nut
Strings Fender Super 250L, (.009 to .042) Nickel Plated Steel p/n 073-0250-003
Accessories None
Introduced 1/2010
Notice Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice
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Model Name Classic Vibe Telecaster® Thinline
Model Number 030-3035-(521)
Series Classic Vibe Series
Colors (521) Natural,
(Polyester Finish)
Body Lightweight Semi-Hollow Mahogany Body with “F” Hole
Neck 1-Piece Maple, Modern “C” Shape,
(Gloss Polyester Finish)
Fingerboard Maple, 9.5" Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets 21 Medium Jumbo Frets
Pickups 2 Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil Tele® Pickups with AlNiCo V Magnets (Neck & Bridge)
Controls Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching 3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 3. Neck Pickup
Bridge Vintage Style Strings-Thru-Body Tele® Bridge with 3 Chrome Barrel Saddles
Machine Heads Vintage Style Tuning Machines
Hardware Chrome
Pickguard 3-Ply White Pearloid
Scale Length 25.5” (648 mm)
Width at Nut 1.625” (41.3 mm)
Unique Features Semi-Hollow Mahogany Body with “F” Hole,
“C” Shape Maple Neck,
Knurled Chrome Control Knobs,
Black Dot Position Inlays,
Gold Squier® Logo,
Original Barrel Switch-Tip,
Synthetic Bone Nut
Strings Fender Super 250L, (.009 to .042) Nickel Plated Steel p/n 073-0250-003
Accessories None
Introduced 1/2010
Notice Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are Subject To Change Without Notice
Put a humbucker in the neck & a USA Custom flamed maple/brazilian rw neck on there & it's good to go for me! That's a cheap way to get the killer Tele Custom I've wanted for years.
Hmm, these have got alnico 5 pickups rather than the alnico 3s in the 50's CV Tele. be interesting to see how they compare.
When You point your finger 'cause your plan fell through, you've got 3 more fingers pointing back at you.
Wow sweet looking Tele's corse I'm a sucker for the model anyhow.
that's it. i have to get that custom.
I always wanted a Telecaster Custom!
That custom is awesome.
Yowza. Those are very flattering shots.
Mark Wong quality.
Any scoop on the CV basses?
"Well, I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused..."
Elvis Costello
My thoughts exactly !
Kenny Belmont
>:^{I)>
+1Crap. I was happy! I had found an inner peace.
Now I feel incomplete.
I have a MIJ custom Esquire modded to look just like their custom but the mahogany body thinline looks great to me
The CV bass guitars and Strats have stayed the same.
ive got the 60s classic vibe p-bass.justwhen i thought i had enough guitarsthat custom comes along.well,whats one more??
That Custom is speaking to me... Like I need another guitar
WOW!!!! I see that I need another Tele now. Those look sharp!!!
musicians friend is showing them in stock!!
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...tar?sku=584389
Formerly Bluesgtr20
I had a coupon from MF that I had to use before January 31st.
It's a done deal now but for the waiting...
I was fired up, then I saw the nut width
do I look like I know what I'm doing?
but still at that price its a good deal
It's amazing what Fender can put out, and at such a price, when they want to.
Exactly!!!
Formerly Bluesgtr20
I had a chance today to compare a Classic Vibe Tele to a Road Worn, both new. I expected to prefer the Road Worn, but I preferred almost everything about the Classic Vibe, except the feel of the neck. The Classic Vibe definitely sounded better, no question.
If I didn't already have a good Tele......
PG
Double bound!
I've been wanting to get a CV Tele, preferably sooner than later. This complicates matters because -- which one? 50s or Custom?!
"I haven't slept for ten days...because that would be too long." -- Mitch Hedberg
You said it! Double bound!
Eli, the Alnico 3s in the 50s Tele are amazing. If I had to choose, I'd go with a 50s only because I prefer maple necks.
But man...double bound...
"...pray do not imagine that those who make the noise are the only inhabitants of the field;
that, of course, they are many in number; or that, after all, they are other than the little,
shriveled, meagre, hopping, though loud and troublesome, insects of the hour."
-Edmund Burke
Same nut width as the MIM 50's Classic Esquire which was one of the best most comfortable necks Ive owned.
MY 50's CV Tele is also the same nut width and its easy to play plenty of room.
I dont have dinner franks for fingers tho my fingers are slim.
Good points. If I was going to have just one Tele, I'd want one that felt and sounded as Tele-like as possible...and between the two CVs, I'm guessing that would be the 50s model.
But then again...double bound!
"I haven't slept for ten days...because that would be too long." -- Mitch Hedberg
If the CV 60s Alnico V pups are any indication, the Custom Tele pups will be great too.
I have to admit that I'm sold on the Alnico IIIs in both the Tele and Strat. However the the Alnico Vs in the CV 60s Strat I played are great too.
I'm betting the Tele Custom won't disappoint either.
I'lll let y'all know in a few days.
I'm sure the new Custom would sound like a Tele for sure also. As Dan said, chances are that it won't disappoint, but I believe with these two models, it's coming down to a preference of maple v. rosewood necks, Alnico 3 v. Alnico 5, etc.Good points. If I was going to have just one Tele, I'd want one that felt and sounded as Tele-like as possible...and between the two CVs, I'm guessing that would be the 50s model.
But then again...double bound!
But, geez, double bound!
"...pray do not imagine that those who make the noise are the only inhabitants of the field;
that, of course, they are many in number; or that, after all, they are other than the little,
shriveled, meagre, hopping, though loud and troublesome, insects of the hour."
-Edmund Burke
Interesting assessment NT.
Let's break it down~
Brighter tone Maple w/warmer tone Alnico IIIs
VS
Warmer tone Rosewood w/brighter tone Alnico Vs
and of course Pine VS Alder
My take on the Pine body is it may impart a little warmth over Alder.
My expectation is the Custom will be a bit mo' brighter than CV50s but still close nonetheless.
I could handle it with the U shaped profile but the C profile just didn't work with the narrow nut.. Odd but true
do I look like I know what I'm doing?
Not so odd. My hand agrees.
Nice guitars, but there's just not enough handful to the neck.
"Well, I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused..."
Elvis Costello
I kinda diggin' the double bound and rosewood!I'm sure the new Custom would sound like a Tele for sure also. As Dan said, chances are that it won't disappoint, but I believe with these two models, it's coming down to a preference of maple v. rosewood necks, Alnico 3 v. Alnico 5, etc.
But, geez, double bound!
MF has them in stock, or at least they did on 1/10 when I ordered.
The Custom is supposed to be delivered tomorrow.
Here is the first pic of the Custom from a member of another forum wow its sharp!!
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