Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '60s 2009 – 2018 - Collectable Affordables

Welcome to another guitar presented in the Collectable Affordable series of vides here on Guitar Collector Guy. Today I will be talking about the Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '60s 2009 – 2018 (called the First Series release).

This version of the Squier CV Stratocaster 60s was made in China and sports specifications like a Rosewood fretboard and a Poplar or Alder body prior to 2018.

The Second or current series release of this guitar is made in Indonesia and brand-new retails for $429.

I downloaded individual sales price data for both of the series of this model of guitar for the pas 6 months from Reverb.

Used the guitar sells for $244 to $331 with an average sale price of $294.

The first series of this guitar (what we are covering today) 2009 – 2018 Version – goes for used $255 - $495 depending on condition. The average price sold is $378. During the last 6 months 1/3 of the used version of this guitar sold on Reverb for more than the original retail price.


Here are some specifications as well as why I think that this is a collectable version of this guitar.

Brand Squier
Model Classic Vibe Stratocaster '60s with Rosewood Fretboard until 2017
Finish 3-Color Sunburst, Burgundy Mist, Candy Apple Red, Lake Placid Blue
Year 2009 - 2018
Made In China – Today made in Indonesia.
Body Material Poplar (Mine says Alder) - Today Nyatoh
Finish Style Gloss
Fretboard Material Rosewood – Today Indian Laurel Ever Since 2018
Fretboard Radius 9.5"
Frets Medium Jumbo
Neck Material Maple
Number of Frets 21
Nut Width 1.65"
Pickup Configuration SSS
Scale Length 25.5"

Overview

Built to summon the vintage twang of old school Strats with a limited-edition Burgundy Mist finish to boot, the Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster '60s Electric Guitar gets you classic Fender at an affordable price.

My guitar comes in at 7 pounds and 5 ounces. The guitar in known for being on the lighter. Too be hones after listening to the pickups and electronics on my guitar through my amp I would not upgrade or replace them unless I needed to.