Squier

Squier is part of Fender. In 1965 they were bought by Fender, specifically to sell their popular Stratocasters and Telecasters for a lower price. This means they are the only brand that can copy Fender guitars completely, because they are part of the patent. The difference between Fender and Squier guitars is mostly in where they are produced. Fender guitars are either made in Mexico or the United States, whereas Squier guitars are made in Asia, usually Indonesia or China. They also tend to use cheaper materials, depending on the series. This means Squier guitars can be cheaper than Fender guitars. However, Squier remains one of the best producers when it comes to cheap guitars, because they produce relatively high quality guitars for the price.

The Classic Vibe Series

The Classic Vibe Series has an amazing balance between price and quality, which means they are the best series within the Squier brand. The guitars are all sold for a starter price while having a Fender-like quality. Consequently, these guitars are ideal for both beginning and advanced guitarists. The guitars are all based on the original Fender models from the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s. The shapes and colours of the guitars are 100% copied from the originals, which means they really do look vintage.

The Classic Vibe Competition Lake Placed Blue

The Classic Vibe Competition Mustang is part of the Classic Vibe series, but also slightly falls outside the boat, because this Mustang is a limited edition. The guitar has three orange racing stripes and unique hardware. The guitar has two single coil pickups, which makes the guitar perfect for playing with a clean or with a distorted sound, so they are very versatile. The neck has a C-profile, which makes it comfortable and easy to play. The body is made of poplar and the fretboard is made of laurel. Poplar is very lightweight so it is an ideal tonewood for the guitarists that likes to play while standing. The Classic Vibe Competition is thus a unique limited edition guitar for a low price!