Squier Classic Vibe 2025 Brings Bigsby, Active Jazz Basses, and more!
50s and 70s models with vintage vibes galore!
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Squier Classic Vibe 2025 Brings Bigsby, Active Jazz Basses, and more! · Source: Squier / Fender
Fender’s summer release is here! And leading the way are a couple of beautiful new models from Squier Classic Vibe 2025. Affordable, well-made, and with endless vintage flair, the CV series from Fender’s subsidiary has a big fan base! This release features mostly new 70s models, but also a 50s Strat and even two Bigsby Teles.
Squier’s new models
Squier Classic Vibe 2025: 50s and 70s
Two new strat modeks are included in the Squier Classic Vibe 2025 series, a Classic Vibe ’50s Stratocaster with a 6-saddle hardtail bridge and a Classic Vibe ’70s Stratocaster, also with a hardtail bridge, but in HSS configuration. The ’50s Strat comes with three Fender-designed Alnico single coils, a poplar body, a bolt-on maple neck and maple fretboard, and vintage-style tuners. It’s available in two colors: Shell Pink* or Surf Green*.
The two CV 70s Stratocasters from Squier Classic Vibe 2025 come in slightly more muted colors, but with endless ’70s vibes. Mocha* and Olympic White* are available. Like the ’50s models, these Strats come with a poplar body and bolt-on maple neck, but Squier has opted for Indian laurel for the fretboard.
The 50s and 70s Strats are similar in terms of the bridge: both come with a 6-saddle hardtail bridge with string routing through the body and curved steel string saddles. In comparison, the CV 70s Strats have two Alnico single coils and a humbucker at the bridge.
New Telecasters: Two Bigsbys and two Custom Esquire models
There are also a couple of new releases on the Tele front for the Squier Classic Vibe 2025. First, a real rarity is being introduced to the Squier world, especially for Teles: models a Bigsby bridge! It will be interesting to see how the two Teles perform in terms of weight and top-heaviness when such a giant bridge is installed. In addition, both models (Lake Placid Blue* or Aztec Gold*) come with a humbucker on the neck and the typical Tele single coil.
The two Custom Esquire Teles are more reminiscent of the fifties and sixties. They pay homage to the minimalistic Esquire models from the late fifties, with a double-bound body (poplar), one single coil at the bridge, and a unique three-way switch.
Because at first glance, it doesn’t make much sense on a single pickup guitar. However, here, Fender developed the idea for the Esquire models of not leaving tone shaping solely to the dial. This switch allows the signal to be completely bypassed from the tone dial in one switch position, while in another, the low mids are boosted. Available in Apple Red* or Sherwood Green*.
Duo-Sonic and Jazzmaster: Three new offset models
There’s also something for offset fans in the Squier Classic Vibe 2025 release. The bright orange finish Tahitian Coral* is definitely an eye-catching feature. Otherwise, this Jazzmaster comes with the typical features: 24-inch scale, two Fender-designed single coils, 6-saddle vintage-style bridge with non-locking floating vibrato, and additional switches for lead and rhythm pickups.
The entry-level offsets in the Duo-Sonic series come in the colors Lake Placid Blue* and Desert Sand*. In terms of wood, everything is as you would expect from Squier: poplar body, maple fretboard and neck. Unlike the Jazzmaster, there are no rhythm and lead switches, but in comparison, a humbucker has been installed at the bridge.
Squier Classic Vibe 2025: Active Jazz Bass and Tele Bass
There are also quite a few new Jazz Basses (60s and 70s) and Telecaster basses in this release. The 70s Jazz Bass models feature two noiseless single coils that can be switched from passive to active with a dedicated mini switch. The built-in 9-volt preamp provides plenty of sonic punch. Additionally, there are controls for master volume, pickup blend, treble, and bass boost. Four colors are available: four-string models in Mocha* or Ocean Turquoise*, five-string models in Sienna Sunburst* or Ocean Turquoise*.
The CV 60s Jazz Bass model is more minimalistic and closer to the original. Finished in the same salmon color as the Jazzmaster (Tahitian Coral*), the four-string bass features an Indian laurel fingerboard, 34-inch scale length, two single-coil pickups, and a 4-saddle vintage-style bridge with threaded steel string saddles.
The release is rounded off by two tele basses. Mocha* and Vintage White* are the two available finishes, featuring an Alnico wide-range bass humbucker at the neck and a 4-saddle vintage-style bridge with barrel string saddles.
More on the new models from Squier
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