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Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster - Black

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Nato Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, and 3 Single-coil Pickups - Black
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An Affordable Take on the Classic '50s Strat

Celebrate the first decade of the Fender Stratocaster, with the Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s. This vintage-style solidbody electric guitar offers the sound and style that made the Strat the iconic instrument that it is today. This updated model features many cool revisions that make it a better value than ever. It includes a trio of Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups (including standard 5-way switching) that really capture the traditional Stratocaster sound. At Sweetwater, we're particularly impressed by the Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s' 1.65" bone nut — an exceptional addition to the classic C-shaped neck and 9.5"-radius fretboard, which provides the kind of sustain and performance you don't typically find on a budget-friendly guitar.

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Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '50s Features:

  • Includes 3 Fender-designed single-coil alnico pickups
  • 5-way blade switch lets you tap into a full range of tones
  • C-shaped maple neck provides unquestioned Strat performance
  • Standard 25.5"-scale length, 21-fret fingerboard with 9.5" radius
  • 1.65" bone nut delivers upgraded string-to-body resonance
  • 21 Narrow Tall frets are comfortable and easy to play
  • Outfitted with a Vintage-Style Synchronized Trem

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape '50s Stratocaster
  • Body Material Nato
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape C
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 9.5"
  • Fingerboard Material Maple
  • Fingerboard Inlay Black Dots
  • Number of Frets 21, Narrow Tall
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.650"
  • Nut Material Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Vintage-style Synchronized Tremolo
  • Tuners Vintage-style
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Fender Designed AlNiCo Single-coil
  • Middle Pickup Fender Designed AlNiCo Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Fender Designed AlNiCo Single-coil
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 2 x tone
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Fender, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 0374005506

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Nice Strat for the money

For starters im in my 50s and getting back into guitar. I have a tele and now a strat. This strat is great for the price range. Bone nut and gloss aged maple neck look great. Great strat sound with alnico pickups.the neck is more modern c shape. I think the only thing ill upgrade is the pots...not very responsive but what do you expect for price range. Upgrade pots and switch and still way under the price of an
entry level fender strat and this has a bone nut from the get go...not on fenders entry level. Like the vintage tuners look as well.The fret ends are pretty nice as well for the price. All and all a really good guitar.
by Richard from Minnesota on

Can't go wrong...

Disclaimer, I'm a bassist, not a guitarist, so take what I say for what it's worth.

I bought this guitar as a "loaner" for guitarists to use if they didn't bring one and wanted something familiar but versatile. I modified this strat with an Ibanez DYNAMIX-8 switching system and everyone seems to love it all the tones they can get out of it.

Best bang for the buck and a great platform if you want to build on top of it. From what I can tell, the quality is excellent from finish to setup.
by Edwin Cholewa from Niagara Falls, NY on
Music background: Teacher/Studio Musician

Great strat

I love my new classic vibe strat. I'm in my 50s, the kids are out of the house and now I have more time to play guitar. I already owned a tele but wanted a new strat since I gave my old one to my kid. I loved the look of the classic vibe with the aged neck and classic tuners. When I got it it didn't disappoint. The fret work is great and the neck edge is rolled over…nice touch. It came in tune and stays in tune quite nicely for having a Trem and not a hard tail. The pickups are alnicos so gives it that strat sound. I got to be honest and say I did upgrade the electronics…it does come with dime size pots. Not a huge upgrade in price or time but it does make a difference with larger pots. A new pearloid pickguard as well with the electronics upgrade. Oh and also it comes with a bone nut…entry level fenders do not. All and all if you want a great strat and don't care if it says Fender on the headstock this is a great guitar to own.
by Richard from Minnesota on
Music background: Intermediate player

50s to the max

This Classic Vibe 50s Black Strat is a great machine. It does everything I want a Strat to do and then some. For one thing I like that it is a straight forward guitar with no extras. The pickups are cleaner and brighter than my 60 year custom design. A couple really nice surprises. The bridge pick up responds to the tone control which is a really nice design element. Also the second and fourth positions don't need to be totally cranked to have any high end resolution, which also a nice feature that eludes most Strat models. The neck is great and the tuning is solid. I never hook up the whammy bar so I can't comment on that. Overall I say this is a very attractive guitar that plays and sounds great. This is my fifth Strat that I've had over 30 years and is probably my favorite already. My Custom design Player is now in a case and set aside. I highly recommend this guitar if you want a really nice Strat regardless of what the cost is. This is my fourth Classic Vibe guitar and I'll never spend a bucket of money for a guitar again.
by bob esbenshade from Lancaster on
Music background: 50 year americana veteran

Classic Vibe 50’s Strat = Great Guitar

The classic vibe 50's Stratocaster is a great guitar. Not just a great value or good bang for your buck; it's just a well made solid guitar. The fit and finish is great. Tinted neck is really what sold me on it which is beautiful and feels really nice. Pickups are good and I have no reason to swap them. I felt this made a lot more sense than getting an affinity or bullet and upgrading. If you're looking for a strat you can't go wrong with the classic vibe 50's in my opinion.
by Dustin from KY on
Music background: Intermediate guitar player
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