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product_id: 141462901
title: "- Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Fiesta Red, Maple Fingerboard"
brand: "fender"
price: "$1379.89"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Fender"
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# 3 Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups Maple neck & fretboard with vintage-tint gloss finish Vintage-style tremolo system for expressive bends - Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Fiesta Red, Maple Fingerboard

**Brand:** fender
**Price:** $1379.89
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the sound that started it all — Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster, where vintage cool meets modern groove.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** - Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Fiesta Red, Maple Fingerboard by fender
- **How much does it cost?** $1379.89 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- fender enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fender brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Player-First Comfort:** Slim 'C'-shaped maple neck with 9.5" radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets for effortless playability.
- • **Iconic '50s Strat Tone:** Authentic Fender-designed pickups deliver that legendary bright, clean sound that defined a generation.
- • **Striking Fiesta Red Finish:** Dynamic color that shifts from hot rod red to coral—guaranteed to turn heads on stage or in the studio.
- • **Vintage Vibes, Modern Reliability:** Nickel-plated hardware and vintage-style tremolo combine classic aesthetics with durable performance.
- • **Unmatched Value for Millennial Musicians:** Pro-level features and craftsmanship at a price point that makes upgrading your rig irresistible.

## Overview

The Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster by Fender is a meticulously crafted electric guitar inspired by the iconic 1950s Stratocaster models. Featuring three Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickups, a slim maple neck with vintage-tint gloss finish, and a vintage-style tremolo system, it delivers authentic Fender tone and exceptional playability. Finished in a vibrant Fiesta Red with nickel-plated hardware, this right-handed solid-body guitar offers professional quality and classic style at an accessible price, making it a top choice for beginner to intermediate players seeking vintage sound and modern reliability.

## Description

Product Description Product Description A celebration of the birth of the Strat in the 1950s, the Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster creates incredible tone courtesy of a trio of Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5"-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style tremolo system for expressive string bending effects. This throwback Squier model also features 1950s-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tint gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe. From the Manufacturer A celebration of the birth of the Strat in the 1950s, the Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster creates incredible tone courtesy of a trio of Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5"-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style tremolo system for expressive string bending effects. This throwback Squier model also features 1950s-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tint gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe. From the Manufacturer A celebration of the birth of the Strat in the 1950s, the Classic Vibe ‘50s Stratocaster creates incredible tone courtesy of a trio of Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5"-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style tremolo system for expressive string bending effects. This throwback Squier model also features 1950s-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tint gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe. From the Manufacturer A celebration of the birth of the Strat in the 1950s, the Classic Vibe ‘50s Stratocaster creates incredible tone courtesy of a trio of Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5"-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style tremolo system for expressive string bending effects. This throwback Squier model also features 1950s-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tint gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe. From the Manufacturer A celebration of the birth of the Strat in the 1950s, the Classic Vibe ‘50s Stratocaster creates incredible tone courtesy of a trio of Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5”-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style tremolo system for expressive string bending effects. This throwback Squier model also features 1950s-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tint gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

Review: Far greater sound, style, and value than I ever expected for $399 - I'm a casual intermediate player of roughly 10 years on and off. I've borrowed or owned several budget to mid-range guitars including a Yamaha Pacifica, Early 90s Japanese Fender Heartfield, mid 2000s MIM Stratocaster, and Peavey SC-3. All of these were either sold or given back 6 months ago before a series of moves. Recently, I decided to buy another guitar to get back into it. I was prepared to get the American Strat of my childhood dreams, but I knew that kind of money would have been overkill for my skill level and intentions. The Player Strat was the next best alternative, but I wanted to test out something a little cheaper just for kicks. Research led me to Squire, particularly the Affinity and Classic Vibe series. I can’t lie. Seeing "Squire" on the headstock instead of "Fender" stung a bit at first, but I realized I'm not nearly talented enough to be that picky so I swallowed my pride. I ended up testing this guitar alongside a Squire Affinity Telecaster. Long story short, this guitar is my personal favorite over anything else I've owned/borrowed, and it's also what I believe is the greatest value I've ever gotten for a guitar. When I first received this guitar, I was very disappointed because it arrived with some cosmetic damage and blemishes. It definitely appeared to be a factory QC issue or was a return/floor model. Fortunately, desertcart was able to fix the situation quickly. Overall, it appears this was an uncommon issue. With that out of the way, I'm glad I gave the Classic Vibe another chance. This guitar screams quality and classic style. The color is a beautiful Fiesta Red that I swear changes throughout the day. Sometimes I see hot rod red, sometimes coral, and sometimes even orange. The neck, fretboard, and headstock of the guitar are maple with a heavy lacquer "gym floor" finish that make moving up the fretboard quick and smooth. The headstock has a classic narrow shape and vintage style tuners. What sets this guitar apart is that the quality of the materials seem very high for the price. This is an Indonesian factory model while the Affinity Series Tele I tested was a Chinese factory model. It honestly had shockingly good sound and looks for just over $200, but I could still tell the quality of materials took a significant hit and probably wouldn't have stood the test of time. I had the same experience with my Peavey SC-3 from six years ago; great sound for $399 but cheap paint and materials immediately started to degrade. I will update this review as necessary with time, but I have a great feeling about this Classic Vibe. Sound-wise, I'm pretty blown away. Out of the box, I experienced zero fret buzz and great action. The sound is bright and clean, and I believe it matches or exceeds the sound quality I got out of my mid-2000s MIM Strat. I'm no audiophile, but this guitar truly sounds like something more expensive. Make no mistake. This is not a $1200-$2000 American Strat. However, based on my experience and that of several Youtubers, it appears Classic Vibe can at least give the $699 Fender MIM Strat and even the $899 Fender Vintera a lot more competition than you would expect. Now knowing what $300-$500 gets for a guitar these days, I'm not sure I'll ever be able to justify the cost of a name brand Fender as a hobby guitarist. Conclusion: This is a lot more guitar than I expected for $399. It screams quality, and I've fallen in love with its classic style. This appears to be as good as it gets for the beginner/intermediate casual guitar player, yet I bet it could hang just fine with a more talented gig musician too. Unfortunately, they may get fewer groupies with "Squire" on the headstock! Additionally, the price jump between the Affinity Series Telecaster at $229 and the $399 Classic Vibe Stratocaster is definitely something I advice biting the bullet for. While the sound quality of the Affinity really was impressive, the quality of materials and construction are pretty far apart. I can't speak on behalf of the Affinity Stratocaster, but I assume the same. Do yourself a favor: buy this guitar and play your favorite song from the 50s to break it in. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Edit: One picture has a switched out pickguard
Review: Playing is believing. - The Squire Classic Vibe series of electric guitars are an incredible value. It’s hard to believe you can get a Strat this good at this price point but they really are great. The quality of construction, the pickups, niceties such as a bone nut and a beautiful flawless finish along with great playability and classic Fender tone make these guitars a steal at this price. The setup was fine out of the box and I was playing in minutes after tuning up. In fact I wound up playing for hours until it was two in the morning here because I was having so much fun with it! I was plugged into Fender’s GTX 100 modeling amp (with headphones on!) trying it out with various tones and the sound was great. What a blast! I am not going to compare this to other Stratocasters made by Fender although I can tell you that over two decades ago I owned a Custom Shop Strat and Tele as well. Of course you don’t get that for under $500. Each of the Fender product lines incrementally improves various aspects of the instrument as much as possible at a given price point. What I can say is that the Squire Classic Vibe guitars truly are a great value for the money. Both I just purchased are fun to play, are well made with good quality parts and best of all give you that Fender tone you want. Pair any of them that pleases you with your amp of your choice and let the fun begin! By the way, the other Classic Vibe I bought was a Tele in Butterscotch Blond of course because Classic! It’s nice too. I could have bought one or the other in MiM form for about the same money and yes it would be a little nicer but I wouldn’t say dramatically so. I have no regrets. I don’t think you will either if you decide to get one or more too!

## Features

- 100% designed by Fender
- Inspired by 1950s-era Stratocaster models
- Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups
- Vintage-tint gloss neck finish
- Nickel-plated hardware
- Hand orientation: Right

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07T6GHPP6 |
| Back Material Type | Nato Wood |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,982 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #16 in Solid Body Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Nato |
| Body Material Type | Nato |
| Brand | Fender |
| Brand Name | Fender |
| Color | Fiesta Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 959 Reviews |
| Fretboard Material Type | Maple |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885978063932 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | S |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Instrument Size | Full |
| Item Dimensions | 44.5 x 15 x 4 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 44.5"L x 15"W x 4"H |
| Item Type Name | Solid-Body Electric Guitar |
| Item Weight | 12.7 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Fender |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster |
| Model Number | 0374005540 |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Scale Length | 25.5 |
| String Material Type | Nickel Steel |
| Top Material Type | Maple Wood |
| UPC | 885978063932 |
| Warranty Description | 2-year limited. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Fender
- **Color:** Fiesta Red
- **Top Material Type:** Maple Wood
- **Body Material:** Nato
- **Back Material Type:** Nato Wood
- **Neck Material Type:** Maple
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Maple
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** S
- **String Material Type:** Nickel Steel
- **Hand Orientation:** Right

## Images

![- Squier Classic Vibe 50s Stratocaster Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Fiesta Red, Maple Fingerboard - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61zQNsR1L1L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I saw a review of the white blonde version of this guitar as pinkish does anyone have an opinion on this does it have a pinkish hue?**
A: It is not pink but faintly striped cream. In contrast to the super bright white pickguard and the yellowish-white of the pickups, it could be seen as having a pink cast. But it's cream-colored and looks both sophisticated and contemporary.

**Q: How good does it stay in tune?**
A: Mine still has stock tuners and stays in tune pretty long. It’s a 2019 MII sunburst.

**Q: WHat is the string spacing on these guitars ( 2 1/16" modern - 2 7/32" vintage ) ?**
A: I believe the string spacing is 2-1/16" or 2.06" (52.5 mm) at bride and 1.650" (42 mm) at nut

**Q: Is this made in China?**
A: I just bought this last week. I think it's from Indonesia..  it really doesn't matter tho because the quality is awesome!  These are probably the best squiers to hit the market in a long time. I have a buttercream player Stratocaster and the quality is there minus the trim and tuners. Best bang for your buck

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Far greater sound, style, and value than I ever expected for $399
*by T***E on July 28, 2020*

I'm a casual intermediate player of roughly 10 years on and off. I've borrowed or owned several budget to mid-range guitars including a Yamaha Pacifica, Early 90s Japanese Fender Heartfield, mid 2000s MIM Stratocaster, and Peavey SC-3. All of these were either sold or given back 6 months ago before a series of moves. Recently, I decided to buy another guitar to get back into it. I was prepared to get the American Strat of my childhood dreams, but I knew that kind of money would have been overkill for my skill level and intentions. The Player Strat was the next best alternative, but I wanted to test out something a little cheaper just for kicks. Research led me to Squire, particularly the Affinity and Classic Vibe series. I can’t lie. Seeing "Squire" on the headstock instead of "Fender" stung a bit at first, but I realized I'm not nearly talented enough to be that picky so I swallowed my pride. I ended up testing this guitar alongside a Squire Affinity Telecaster. Long story short, this guitar is my personal favorite over anything else I've owned/borrowed, and it's also what I believe is the greatest value I've ever gotten for a guitar. When I first received this guitar, I was very disappointed because it arrived with some cosmetic damage and blemishes. It definitely appeared to be a factory QC issue or was a return/floor model. Fortunately, Amazon was able to fix the situation quickly. Overall, it appears this was an uncommon issue. With that out of the way, I'm glad I gave the Classic Vibe another chance. This guitar screams quality and classic style. The color is a beautiful Fiesta Red that I swear changes throughout the day. Sometimes I see hot rod red, sometimes coral, and sometimes even orange. The neck, fretboard, and headstock of the guitar are maple with a heavy lacquer "gym floor" finish that make moving up the fretboard quick and smooth. The headstock has a classic narrow shape and vintage style tuners. What sets this guitar apart is that the quality of the materials seem very high for the price. This is an Indonesian factory model while the Affinity Series Tele I tested was a Chinese factory model. It honestly had shockingly good sound and looks for just over $200, but I could still tell the quality of materials took a significant hit and probably wouldn't have stood the test of time. I had the same experience with my Peavey SC-3 from six years ago; great sound for $399 but cheap paint and materials immediately started to degrade. I will update this review as necessary with time, but I have a great feeling about this Classic Vibe. Sound-wise, I'm pretty blown away. Out of the box, I experienced zero fret buzz and great action. The sound is bright and clean, and I believe it matches or exceeds the sound quality I got out of my mid-2000s MIM Strat. I'm no audiophile, but this guitar truly sounds like something more expensive. Make no mistake. This is not a $1200-$2000 American Strat. However, based on my experience and that of several Youtubers, it appears Classic Vibe can at least give the $699 Fender MIM Strat and even the $899 Fender Vintera a lot more competition than you would expect. Now knowing what $300-$500 gets for a guitar these days, I'm not sure I'll ever be able to justify the cost of a name brand Fender as a hobby guitarist. Conclusion: This is a lot more guitar than I expected for $399. It screams quality, and I've fallen in love with its classic style. This appears to be as good as it gets for the beginner/intermediate casual guitar player, yet I bet it could hang just fine with a more talented gig musician too. Unfortunately, they may get fewer groupies with "Squire" on the headstock! Additionally, the price jump between the Affinity Series Telecaster at $229 and the $399 Classic Vibe Stratocaster is definitely something I advice biting the bullet for. While the sound quality of the Affinity really was impressive, the quality of materials and construction are pretty far apart. I can't speak on behalf of the Affinity Stratocaster, but I assume the same. Do yourself a favor: buy this guitar and play your favorite song from the 50s to break it in. I don't think you'll be disappointed. Edit: One picture has a switched out pickguard

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Playing is believing.
*by M***S on July 13, 2022*

The Squire Classic Vibe series of electric guitars are an incredible value. It’s hard to believe you can get a Strat this good at this price point but they really are great. The quality of construction, the pickups, niceties such as a bone nut and a beautiful flawless finish along with great playability and classic Fender tone make these guitars a steal at this price. The setup was fine out of the box and I was playing in minutes after tuning up. In fact I wound up playing for hours until it was two in the morning here because I was having so much fun with it! I was plugged into Fender’s GTX 100 modeling amp (with headphones on!) trying it out with various tones and the sound was great. What a blast! I am not going to compare this to other Stratocasters made by Fender although I can tell you that over two decades ago I owned a Custom Shop Strat and Tele as well. Of course you don’t get that for under $500. Each of the Fender product lines incrementally improves various aspects of the instrument as much as possible at a given price point. What I can say is that the Squire Classic Vibe guitars truly are a great value for the money. Both I just purchased are fun to play, are well made with good quality parts and best of all give you that Fender tone you want. Pair any of them that pleases you with your amp of your choice and let the fun begin! By the way, the other Classic Vibe I bought was a Tele in Butterscotch Blond of course because Classic! It’s nice too. I could have bought one or the other in MiM form for about the same money and yes it would be a little nicer but I wouldn’t say dramatically so. I have no regrets. I don’t think you will either if you decide to get one or more too!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's simply a great guitar
*by T***. on June 30, 2021*

I've been looking at this guitar for a while and there were none in my area to check out so I took the risk and just bought it on amazon. I'm glad I did. This guitar checked all the boxes for what I was looking for in a strat and without paying 5x the price for an American original 60's model. I picked up a fender player's series stratocaster recently and I did not love it. I got this because it had the vintage style tremolo that lays flat on the body (which is the way it comes btw) and because i love the look of the 60's style stratocasters. The attention to detail and craftsmanship of this guitar is very good; I'd argue even better than my made-in Mexico player stratocaster. Sure there are some minor bits and bobs that could be improved upon, but as far as the general construction, it is SOLID. Neck: The laurel fingerboard is pleasantly dark and looks very similar to rosewood. The fretboard is lightly rolled over for a played-in feel and is very comfortable. The fret ends are dressed nicely and not pokey at all (can't say the same for that other more expensive strat I bought recently). I'm usually not a fan of high gloss finish on the back of a guitar neck but I think I'll get along with it just fine. Body: The body has a nice even weight and the finish is flawless. For my sunburst version, I see that they used a veneer on the top and back to make it look like a one-piece body and I'm absolutely okay with that because it looks great. You can't tell until you look under the backplate. The neck fits snugly into the body with no excess space in between. Components: The tuners are great and I don't see myself replacing them unless they break. The pickups are good enough, they might be the only thing I change but I would gig them as is. The bridge pickup is coming out at an angle, but I can fix that myself when I get the chance to lift up the pickguard. Knobs and switches work fine. Setup: I wouldn't ever expect a guitar coming from overseas to arrive with a good setup. Just take it to a reputable tech and get it set up right away if you can't do it yourself. It arrived decently set up but needed a truss rod adjustment and a few teaks to the saddles. The nut is cut pretty well but could be dialed in a little better. Overall, it's a really good guitar. Not "good for the price", it's just good and the low price is an added benefit. I don't know where these bad reviews are coming from, but for my made in 2021 (made in Indonesia) model, it is great. I have a few custom and USA guitars that cost 6-8x more than this guitar and I see myself having just as much fun on this one.

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