Squier’s Classic Vibe Stratocasters (opens in new tab) are designed to recall the looks and tone of Fender’s Fifties and Sixties eras, and to do it at a nice price point (retail $399.99).
In this video, Phillip McKnight takes a look at how the guitars stand up against the made-in-Mexico Fender Standard Strat (opens in new tab), another budget-friendly option (retail $599.99). Among the differences he examines are the body contours and neck shape. Phillip explains that while some believe the Squier has a thinner body, it’s actually more a matter of how the body is contoured. “It gives the illusion that the bodies are a lot thinner than on the Standard series,” he notes.
Phillip also compares the sound of the guitars at the 2:00 and 5:20 markers.
If you’re familiar with his videos, many of which we’ve shared here, you’ll know that Phillip offers a wealth of great information about gear. You can view all of his videos at his YouTube channel.
