Share This Thread Squier CoolVibe series Edd Robins (5389) Equipment Forum 7/2/2009 8:56:12 AM · 41 Views [Respond to this Message] Anybody checked these things out? They're fashioned after some older models of Fender gittars, but with more modern design. 9 1/2 inch radius, medium jumbo frets (good fretwork, no rough edges). A few years ago, I wouldn't've let ya in the house with a f'n Squier gittar. But I was reading some reviews on the Fender Forum about 'em. Went down to the music store and tried one out. I'm tellin' ya, they got a neck that's slick as snot. I ended up buying one of the Duo Sonics...24 inch scale thing, 2 alnico single coils. Later on I bought a CV 60's Strat with a rosewood fretboard. Same thing, a neck that's killer and fretwork comparable to a USA Strat. Lookin' at the CV Tele now. I hesitate to say "good deal FOR THE MONEY". I think they're a good deal, period. G/F asked me, "How many gittars do ya need, anyway?" Just one more, sweetheart. Heh, heh. Later, Edd

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• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/2/2009 9:20:14 AM Randy Combs (4738) wrote: I got the Telecaster last September. It is the only guitar I have that I have changed a thing on.

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/2/2009 9:21:17 AM Randy Combs (4738) wrote: Meant to say changed nothing. It's too early for me to be awake.

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/2/2009 9:33:33 AM Edd Robins (5389) wrote: I know the feelin', bro...was gettin' up at 4 AM every morning for 10 days to go fishin'. The Tele is the one that's been gettin' a lot of the raves. As far as I know it only comes in white?? Which is cool for me, if so... I got every other color but white, lol. I've yet to play one, though. The music store I frequent should have some more of 'em in soon. And I think the body is made outta pine, right? I'm tickled with the way mine sound. I'm like you, I like to swap p'ups, tuners, whatever...but so far I'm satisfied with the way they are.

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/2/2009 11:01:55 AM Randy Hano (5273) wrote: Edd you have to try a Squier from the 80's that were made in Japan. Great guitars, early Jeff Healey sporting the Squiers as his main axe.

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/2/2009 3:32:14 PM Edd Robins (5389) wrote: Squier may produce a Mustang, but not in the CV series. Yeah, the 24" scale on the DuoSonic is cool! Pretty bendy, fer sure. Still got some spank to the sound, though. I doubt that mine weighs more than 6 1/2 pounds. Only one color...a tan color, probly called "Sierra Sand" or something. Tan. Pic of it on my page here. Randy, I've heard about the 80's Squiers, never played one. I did try a Tokai Strat, but I think that's something different. Fun gittars. Solid sound, great necks. I'm not gonna compare them to $1500+ gittars...what's the use? (Not that spendin' big bucks is fer sure gonna get ya a great ax) These things deserve a look/play, even if ya ain't in the market for a gittar.

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/2/2009 3:53:31 PM Randy Hano (5273) wrote: I have seen the new Squiers but I do not have any interest. The Tokai Strats are another brand. They played and felt well but were not my interest. The Japanese Squire line were in expensive and were both great playing and had a decent sound. You would still eventually change out pickups to personalize your own sound/tone. They also were primarily strat variations. Sorry bro - no mustangs, duo sonics, etc.

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/2/2009 8:19:12 PM Edd Robins (5389) wrote: Ain't tryin' to sell ya one, bro R. I play around with everything at the music store...Epi's, Gibsons, Fenders, Jacksons, Godin, etc. Got no mind of buying, generally speaking, just like foolin' with 'em. I'm a Fender man, and thought the necks and action of these was worth mentioning. Better than a Xiphos gittar case, lol! Be cool, m'friend. Edd

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/3/2009 1:55:28 AM Randy Hano (5273) wrote: No worries man. We geetar players with many years under our belts only like to play certain instruments. Its funny though, I will try more amps and effects then what is new. A few months back I tried a Music Man Steve Lukather model. Nice guitar but very different in the way it plays and sounds.

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/2/2009 10:52:22 PM Chris Pinto (22024) wrote: Yo' Randy-man, My best bud has 2 Tokai Love Rock "Les Paul" models, both from the 1980's era.....I gotta tell you, he uses them on stage constantly, and he drools over them. He also has 2 very nice original Gibson LP models, that he never plays anymore! LOL The tone & overall fit & finish on those early Tokai's are superb! After all, they actually wanted to build a better model than the original Les Paul's... hehe He slapped a couple of Fralin pickups in the Tokai models, and he literally has some of the best LP models I ever played! Chris

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/3/2009 1:47:49 AM Randy Hano (5273) wrote: You are right. The early ones do play well!!! The strats I could get into. Can't remember much but I think it was the "V" shaped neck I never cared for.

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/7/2009 1:17:31 AM Chris Pinto (22024) wrote: A few years ago, I had a KILLER Fender Squier Strat. Sort of like a Blackmore model, and I sold it to a friend of mine (who still has it, and loves it). It was Cream color, with a mint-green pickguard, and an ebony fretboard. That thing played like BUTTER! Man! I do miss that guitar, I gotta admit! It was actually a 3-Bolt Neck! (I think it had a "C" shaped neck) Chris

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/7/2009 12:38:15 PM Randy Hano (5273) wrote: Dude, why did you get rid of it man???? Those 80's Strat's cook!!!!

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/24/2009 11:04:34 PM Chris Pinto (22024) wrote: I got rid of it because a friend of mine bugged me every day for like 2 YEARS to sell it to him, and well, I eventually caved.... LOL Chris

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/26/2009 11:23:55 PM Randy Hano (5273) wrote: Bummer man! At least it went to a good home.

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/2/2009 12:43:04 PM Ken Richardson (5592) wrote: I wonder if they make a Mustang? I will check that Duo Sonic at my local shop - those short scales are pretty cool.

• Respond to this Re: Squier CoolVibe series 7/2/2009 9:32:02 PM Edd Robins (5389) wrote: Sorry, man...I thought my comment up there about the 24 inch scale was gonna show up here under yours. The price on 'em has went up $50 since I bought the two I have. All the Fender line went up, along with a few other brands. So not AS good a deal, but still worth pickin' up and trying out. Later, Edd

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