Fender Reveals Vintage-Inspired Squier Classic Vibe Series

Fender Reveals Vintage-Inspired Squier Classic Vibe Series

Fender expands its award-winning Squier Classic Vibe Series with 10 new vintage-inspired instruments that deliver authentic tone and playability at an accessible price point.

The collection’s influences span iconic decades from the ’50s through ’70s, with each instrument featuring Fender Designed alnico pickups, vintage-tinted gloss neck finishes, and nickel-plated hardware for an authentic old-school vibe. With a ‘50s Stratocaster and ’60s Jazzmaster, as well as bass offerings from the Telecaster Bass to Active ‘70s Jazz Bass, the series combines classic aesthetics with modern playability through comfortable “C”-shaped neck profiles and player-friendly features.

Classic Vibe ‘50s Stratocaster® HT

A celebration of the early days of the Strat® in the 1950s, the Classic Vibe ‘50s Stratocaster® HT produces incredible tone courtesy of its three Fender Designed alnico single-coil pickups. An option first introduced in 1955, the hardtail bridge (HT) provides stable intonation and its string-through-body design creates optimal body resonance.This throwback Squier model also features 1950s-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tinted gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

Classic Vibe ‘60s Jazzmaster®

The Classic Vibe ‘60s Jazzmaster® is a faithful and striking homage to the iconic Fender favorite, producing undeniable Jazzmaster tone courtesy of its dual Fender Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5”-radius fingerboard and narrow- tall frets, a vintage-style tremolo system for expressive string bending effects, and a floating bridge with barrel saddles for solid string stability. This throwback Squier model also features 1960s-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tint gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

Classic Vibe Custom Esquire®

A tribute to the double-bound body Esquire® models of the late ’50s and ’60s,the Classic Vibe Custom Esquire creates incredible tone courtesy of its Fender-Designed alnico single-coil bridge pickup. An innovative feature of the day, the 3-position blade switch provides versatile tone settings including tone control bypass, variable tone control, as well as a pre-set tone capacitor for bass-y warmth.This throwback Squier® model also features period-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tint gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS

With a comfortable compact body size and short 24” scale length, the Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS punches above its weight with a FenderDesigned single coil neck and humbucking bridge pickup for superior tone. The hardtail bridge provides stable intonation and its string-through-body design creates optimal body resonance.This throwback Squier model also features period-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tinted gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

Classic Vibe ‘70s Stratocaster® HT HSS

A tip of the hat to the large-headstock Strat® models produced during the 1970s, the Classic Vibe‘70s Stratocaster® HT HSS brings punchy tones to the party thanks to its Fender Designed alnico humbucking bridge pickup. A popular option in the ‘70s era, the hardtail bridge (HT) provides stable intonation and its string-through-body design creates optimal body resonance. This throwback Squier® model also features 1970s-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tinted gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

Classic Vibe ‘60s Jazz Bass®

A tribute to the decade of its birth, the Classic Vibe ‘60s Jazz Bass® combines the luxurious playability that made it famous with the versatility and massive tone of its dual Fender Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5”-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style bridge with threaded saddles. This throwback Squier model also features 1960s-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tint gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

Classic Vibe Active ‘70s Jazz Bass®

The Classic Vibe Active ’70s Jazz Bass® draws its inspiration from the infamous basses that defined the funky tones of the 1970s, adding an onboard preamp for the ultimate combination of vintage looks and modern performance. Powering this Squier® groove machine is a pair of Fender Designedalnico NoiselessJ Bass® pickups for punchy hum-free signal. The 9-volt preamp provides controls for volume, pickup blend, treble and bass boost, and a toggle to switch between active and passive for complete tone- shaping control. Other details include a HiMass bridge for optimal resonance, a striking bound fingerboard with block inlays, rich-looking nickel- plated hardware and a slick vintage-tinted gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

Classic Vibe Telecaster® Bass

Sharing several styling cues with the Telecaster® models of the late 1960s and early ’70s, the Classic Vibe Telecaster® Bass is a riff on the elusive humbucker-equipped beast that prowled through the groovy decade. Equipped with a Fender Designedalnico Wide Range humbucking bass pickup in the neck position, this bass produces thunderous tone well-suited for an endless variety of styles.This throwback Squier model also features a contoured body for superior playing comfort, period-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tinted gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

Classic Vibe Active ‘70s Jazz Bass® V

The Classic Vibe Active ’70s Jazz Bass® V draws its inspiration from the infamous basses that defined the funky tones of the 1970s, adding an onboard preamp for the ultimate combination of vintage looks and modern performance. Powering this Squier® 5-string groove machine is a pair of Fender Designed alnico Noiseless J Bass® pickups for punchy hum-free signal. The 9-volt preamp provides controls for volume, pickup blend, treble and bass boost, and a toggle to switch between active and passive for complete tone-shaping control. Other details include a HiMass bridge for optimal resonance, a striking bound fingerboard with block inlays, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tinted gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

Classic Vibe Custom Telecaster® SH with Bigsby

A tribute to the double-bound body Tele® models of the late ’50s and ’60s, this Classic Vibe Custom Telecaster creates incredible tone courtesy of its Fender Designed alnico single- coil bridge and humbucking neck pickups (SH). Delivering expressive vibrato effects, the Bigsby® tailpiece features a string-through design for easy restringing and is complemented by a floating bridge with barrel saddles for optimal intonation stability. This throwback Squier® model also features period-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tinted gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

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