GAS Never Sleeps: Squier Classic Vibe Series

[Spudman***]

I wish you guys would stop this, I already have 8 Strats!

Bah! Not nearly enough.

[SuperSwede]

The Duo-Sonic looks cool..

I really would love to see a cheap Squier Jaguar next time they update their series.

[just strum]

In the Squier category this remains the one I want, if I ever stop buying other guitars.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/clos...ratDSMPW--Main

I've been saying that for a couple of months now

[Spudman***]

In the Squier category this remains the one I want, if I ever stop buying other guitars.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/clos...ratDSMPW--Main

I've been saying that for a couple of months now

You might be quite satisfied after getting it but....there is only one way to find out.

[Dauntless]

In the Squier category this remains the one I want, if I ever stop buying other guitars.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/clos...ratDSMPW--Main

I've been saying that for a couple of months now

You won't be disappointed!
I keep mine next to the computer, that makes it the first one I grab, when inspiration hits!

[Iago]

Iago`s waiting for the first reviews to come out

I found about this new Squier series a couple days ago and I`ve been spreading the word in some brazilian forums. The people is stocked to check them out. The 50`s strat and the tele are absolute G.A.S.

[Iago]

The Duo-Sonic looks cool..

I really would love to see a cheap Squier Jaguar next time they update their series.

There are new Jazzmaster and Jaguar models from Fender now, under the Classic Series tab. I think they`re the made in Japan ones. If I can remember they`re around 800,00US$

[ZMAN]

Any actual sightings of the Classic Vibe series? I have not heard from my dealer yet. It has been about a week now and he said 1.5 to 2 weeks.
I will make sure I give a detailed run down on them when I get my hands on one.
I will take my Camera as well.

[duhvoodooman***]

In the Squier category this remains the one I want, if I ever stop buying other guitars.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/clos...ratDSMPW--Main

I've been saying that for a couple of months now

Sweet looking axe, 'cept I just can never get used to those "bleached" maple necks Squier uses. C'mon guys, add a little color to 'em!

[marnold***]

Sweet looking axe, 'cept I just can never get used to those "bleached" maple necks Squier uses. C'mon guys, add a little color to 'em!

I'm totally the opposite. One thing I don't like about SX is the heavy amber tint they tend to put on all of their maple necks.

[duhvoodooman***]

I'm totally the opposite. One thing I don't like about SX is the heavy amber tint they tend to put on all of their maple necks.

I agree--can definitely be overdone. But there's a nice middle ground between "Squier white" and "SX orange"!

[sunvalleylaw]

If I ended up getting a SX tele, I would consider at least roughing up the finish with some sanding and steel wool, both for feel, and to remove a bit of the honey gloss. I like a honey color, but I don't want it too shiny.

[Duff]

Cool ideal SVL. I might try that on one of mine. Maybe a green scrub pad.

Conversely, I don't think it is as easy to color a white maple fretboard.

Any simple and quick ideas? Completely stripping it is not going to happen here.

Duffy

[Bloozcat]

Cool ideal SVL. I might try that on one of mine. Maybe a green scrub pad.

Conversely, I don't think it is as easy to color a white maple fretboard.

Any simple and quick ideas? Completely stripping it is not going to happen here.

Duffy

Oh, there are methods out there for "tinting" a neck, using everything from coffee to shoe polish. But, they're all hit or miss in color, and they wear off easily...usually on your hands.

The easiest way I know of does require pulling the neck and stripping the hardware off. Then you can spray some Guitar Re-Ranch Fender neck amber on the neck, followed by some clear lacquer. Since Guitar Re-Ranch's paint is all aerosol, you wouldn't need any special equipment. From my experience, it takes a lot of the neck amber to get the right tint. Otherwise, it just looks yellow. Mixing your own amber tint in clear lacquer and spraying it through a Pre-Val sprayer, allows you to create a darker tint, thus fewer coats to get the job done. But, that takes just a bit more time and effort (not that much, though).

[sunvalleylaw]

I am no expert there. I would just start slow and finish slower. I guess removing the neck would make it easier, but I hate doing things like that.

I know Spud did a scuff and rub on one of his new necks recently. He might chime in.


EDIT: Oh, I see, you were asking about adding tint. I have no clue there.

[tremoloman***]

That Tele is killing me... I'm just finishing off my MIM Tele project and this is almost the same dan guitar... wish it had come out earlier!

[poodlesrule]

{Anybody with} More people getting a Sq Classic Vibe Strats..?

EDIT: Changed "Anybody with" to "More people getting"...

[Dauntless]

Got both!!
Very pleased with them both!