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“It passed almost every test with flying colors”: Squier Classic Vibe 60s Telecaster SH review
By Matt Owen published
A stealth contender for the nicest-looking (and best-performing) Squier of the year, this budget stunner has serious Andy Summers vibes – and versatility written all over it

Fender vs Squier: what’s the difference?
By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Everything you need to know about the Big F and its budget-friendly sister company – a guide to the history, spec and tone differences between Fender and Squier

Squier’s affordable Affinity series just a got a major new expansion
By Matt Parker published
The five new budget-friendly builds mean there’s now more variety to the Affinity series than we’ve ever seen before

Squier’s new Limited Edition Classic Vibe models are so desirable, I broke my decade-long guitar buying ban. So how did they get me hooked?
By Matt Parker published
I usually stand strong in the face of guitar-makers’ marketing tricks, but firms are finding new ways of making affordable lines tempting

Fender is taking on Amazon’s cheap guitar sellers at their own game with a $119 Stratocaster
By Matt Parker published
The Squier Debut sees the Big F taking the fight to the retailer’s cheap importers

"The glorious neck staining and the warmth of those pickups make the CV 60s Strat a serious guitar that just so happens to look, feel, and sound amazing": Squier Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster review
By Chris Corfield published
Heavy on the vibes, but not on the price

Best short-scale basses 2026: the ultimate guide to the greatest pint-sized bass guitars at all price points
By Daryl Robertson last updated
From Fender to Gibson, Gretsch to Spector, here are our top picks for the best short-scale basses on the market right now

Fender revives divisive Antigua finish for limited-edition Squier ’70s Classic Vibe models
By Matt Parker published
The once-derided Antigua Burst is back for a limited run and is now available for preorder in the US

“Drawing influence from the customizations that gained popularity in the 1960s”: Squier pays homage to golden era guitar mods with sub-$500 limited-edition Classic Vibe models
By Matt Owen published
One Strat, two Teles and a Jazz Bass make up the drop, which introduces some choice cosmetic and functional appointments

Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita Telecaster review – a bargain baritone that can get properly heavy
By Matt McCracken published
The Squier Paranormal range’s only baritone offers some unusual sounds for explorative players at a bargain price, but is it more jack of all trades than master of one?
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