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Open Box Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom - 3-Color Sunburst W/ Maple Fingerboard $299.99 & more

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DESCRIPTION
The Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom is a faithful nod to the 1970s evolution of the Tele®, creating incredible tone, courtesy of the Fender-Designed alnico single-coil and Wide Range humbucking pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim and comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5"-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style Telecaster bridge with barrel saddles and string-through-body design. This throwback Squier model also features 1970s inspired headstock markings, nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tinted gloss neck finish for an old-school aesthetic vibe.

Fender-Designed Alnico Pickups
This model features a Fender-Designed alnico Wide Range humbucking neck pickup and single-coil bridge pickup for authentic Fender tone.

Vintage-Style String-Through-Body Bridge
The vintage-style tremolo bridge, featuring stamped steel saddles, lets you create inspiring string-bending effects.

Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
Flaunting classic looks, these vintage-style tuning machines provide optimal tuning action.

Nickel-Plated Hardware
The durable nickel-plated hardware adds a deep, rich throwback look to the instrument.

Slim "C"-Shaped Neck Profile
This instrument offers a slim "C"-shaped neck profile for a fast, slick feel.

Vintage-Tinted Gloss Neck Finish
The neck on this model sports a vintage-tinted gloss finish for a highly desirable aged look.

DETAILS
100% designed by Fender
Inspired by 1970s-era Telecaster models
Fender-Designed alnico pickups
Vintage-tinted gloss neck finish
Nickel-plated hardware
Period-correct headstock markings

BODY
Body Material : Poplar
Body Shape : Telecaster
Body Finish : Gloss Polyurethane

NECK
Neck Material : Maple
Neck Finish : Tinted Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape : "C" Shape
Scale Length : 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material : Maple
Fingerboard Radius : 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets : 21
Fret Size : Narrow Tall
Nut Material : Bone
Nut Width : 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays : Black Dots
Truss Rod : Head Adjust

ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup : Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Middle Pickup : N/A
Neck Pickup : Fender Designed Wide Range Humbucking
Controls : Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Switching : 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Configuration : SH

HARDWARE
Bridge : 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles
Hardware Finish : Nickel
Tuning Machines : Vintage-Style
Pickguard : 3-Ply Black
Control Knobs : Skirted Amp Knobs
Switch Tip : Black
Neck Plate : 4-Bolt Squier

https://www.proaudiostar.com/squi...-used.html - OOS
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DESCRIPTION
The Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Custom is a faithful nod to the 1970s evolution of the Tele®, creating incredible tone, courtesy of the Fender-Designed alnico single-coil and Wide Range humbucking pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim and comfortable "C"-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5"-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style Telecaster bridge with barrel saddles and string-through-body design. This throwback Squier model also features 1970s inspired headstock markings, nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tinted gloss neck finish for an old-school aesthetic vibe.

Fender-Designed Alnico Pickups
This model features a Fender-Designed alnico Wide Range humbucking neck pickup and single-coil bridge pickup for authentic Fender tone.

Vintage-Style String-Through-Body Bridge
The vintage-style tremolo bridge, featuring stamped steel saddles, lets you create inspiring string-bending effects.

Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
Flaunting classic looks, these vintage-style tuning machines provide optimal tuning action.

Nickel-Plated Hardware
The durable nickel-plated hardware adds a deep, rich throwback look to the instrument.

Slim "C"-Shaped Neck Profile
This instrument offers a slim "C"-shaped neck profile for a fast, slick feel.

Vintage-Tinted Gloss Neck Finish
The neck on this model sports a vintage-tinted gloss finish for a highly desirable aged look.

DETAILS
100% designed by Fender
Inspired by 1970s-era Telecaster models
Fender-Designed alnico pickups
Vintage-tinted gloss neck finish
Nickel-plated hardware
Period-correct headstock markings

BODY
Body Material : Poplar
Body Shape : Telecaster
Body Finish : Gloss Polyurethane

NECK
Neck Material : Maple
Neck Finish : Tinted Gloss Urethane
Neck Shape : "C" Shape
Scale Length : 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material : Maple
Fingerboard Radius : 9.5" (241 mm)
Number of Frets : 21
Fret Size : Narrow Tall
Nut Material : Bone
Nut Width : 1.650" (42 mm)
Position Inlays : Black Dots
Truss Rod : Head Adjust

ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup : Fender Designed Alnico Single-Coil
Middle Pickup : N/A
Neck Pickup : Fender Designed Wide Range Humbucking
Controls : Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
Switching : 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Configuration : SH

HARDWARE
Bridge : 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles
Hardware Finish : Nickel
Tuning Machines : Vintage-Style
Pickguard : 3-Ply Black
Control Knobs : Skirted Amp Knobs
Switch Tip : Black
Neck Plate : 4-Bolt Squier

https://www.proaudiostar.com/squi...-used.html - OOS

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Last edited by xlnc September 16, 2023 at 12:46 PM.
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Quote from xlnc :
What shape are open-box guitars from PAS typically in?

Your link to the right-handed CV '50s Tele is b0rken; it should be

Open Box Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde w/ Maple Fingerboard [proaudiostar.com]

But no matter as it is OOS anyway.
Thanks. I've updated my post. And from what I've heard (on this site) Many open box items arrive as new (though not always). Sometimes, they use open the corner of the box so they can get rid of inventory and sell under manufacturer's allowed price. However, I've never purchased from them, so can't verify through personal experience.
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Quote from xlnc :
What shape are open-box guitars from PAS typically in?

Your link to the right-handed CV '50s Tele is b0rken; it should be

Open Box Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde w/ Maple Fingerboard [proaudiostar.com]

But no matter as it is OOS anyway.
I bought an "open box" PRS from them last month, and mine was sealed new from PRS. You can clearly see the old shipping label that went from PRS to Proaudio star, they just slapped my label on top of it. It didn't appear to be open at all. Not a mark on the PRS, no prints, plastic on the pickups, no flaws. I still don't understand how they are doing this, but its great!
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Quote from Glenz :
Thanks. I've updated my post. And from what I've heard (on this site) Many open box items arrive as new (though not always). Sometimes, they use open the corner of the box so they can get rid of inventory and sell under manufacturer's allowed price. However, I've never purchased from them, so can't verify through personal experience.
Quote from ScrewAttack101 :
I bought an "open box" PRS from them last month, and mine was sealed new from PRS. You can clearly see the old shipping label that went from PRS to Proaudio star, they just slapped my label on top of it. It didn't appear to be open at all. Not a mark on the PRS, no prints, plastic on the pickups, no flaws. I still don't understand how they are doing this, but its great!
I concur, very pleased with the open box SE HB II Piezo I got from ProAudioStar. Came like new, only thing I noticed was the box looked re-taped. All accessories and tags were still inside, plastic film on pickups, foam insert around the pickup selector... Only thing that I'm miffed about is the fact the interior case liner was already peeling off around the top area, but that's an easy fix. I'll probably call them to ask if I can get a new one exchanged or partial refund if they want me to keep it.
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OP Tele is now OOS.
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Damn i woulda pulled the trigger on that telecaster quick.
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PAS open box and used guitars are perfect 90% of the time. I've ordered over 8 guitars from them (returned a few, but that was on me).

Of the 8, all were used or open box. Only 2 looked like used or open box, 6 looked new. Of the 2, one was in sad shape IMO but they took the return and charged me $25. Very worth it considering I saved $50 on the ones I kept.

You can tell new from open box/ used. Partially by the inside packaging, but "easily" by the outer box.

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With Musician's Friend you get 8% back eventually.

With PAS you get the best initial price (usually the same as MF after their 8% rewards)

Guitar Center is where I'd order from if you want to order two and return the one that isn't your favorite.

Sweetwater is the best of an extra $50 is worth the guidance and sales advice.

If you want to support smaller shops aren't corporate… Chicago Music Music Exchange and Alto Music are tops.

"Just" price, if you know exactly what you like, aren't likely to return it, and care ONLY about price PAS is the best one. But know what you want. Easier for pedals, since they charge to return guitars.

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I used to think the CV were much better than the $60 guitars. They definitely are not. And not even counting they come with more setup to do, not less (If not specified extra setup, on NEW units).

If you can live without the Tele headstock shape (Or buying a neck that way) then many of the lowest cost guitars like this are practically the same exact experience, and playing, looking and sounding result.

I recommend just doing the free and low cost mods(like $10 nut) and the low cost guitars are better for that; but can be optimally tweaked easily, with any new part. $0 to about $40 and not required at all.

As usual for $60 to $6000 (REALLY even though you don't want to believe that) you may get a dud, and that means not easy or inexpensive to fix. Not the occasional fret sprout from drying. Just rinse and repeat if that happens to you. Make sure of the return policy. Except for FedEx breaking guitars it's actually very rare to get it broken. Best when you can send it back for any reason; but PLEASE research it extensively before buying. No surprises or buying to then decide.

As far as preferences only then my opinion is maybe the body color is interesting; but with that yellow neck it looks like the whole thing was marinated in urine. laugh out loud Just my two cents.

You get much more color choice and many others, at about $60. Hmmmm. I am absolutely sure now; even the CV's are only rumored to be better than what you can find around $60 (New, vetted). To $80 with things like HSS on a Strat.

And don't forget; for about $135 or as low as $120 on sale you can get a DLX Tele (Monoprice) with select matching wood, and modern (make little difference) hardware *and* promised pro setup specified. If that's what you want and prefer a heavier guitar. I'd rather buy my< $60 eBay Strat or Tele. Check MP, eBay, Temu(app), Wish, Aliexpress(weird), Bangoods etc..., even Walmart online sometimes. Some will even allow you to specify some options.

And remember I said; while these things are easy to change, I'm also saying no expensive add-ons. Up to the point of a more expensive guitar that MIGHT have what you want instead. But it usually doesn't, as far as parts that really matter.

Guitars do not get proportionally better per higher price! Pick your poison. Many things said to be better are not better.

The best improvements of the classic originals are incorporated in the lowest cost $60 guitars (Ironically better such as a flatter fret board, lighter weight, better tonal spectrum, blocked sleighs) and still retain that classic DNA look, sound and feel, even as much is modernized. Much the same parts mix of the CV's except for the much better fret board radius.

It's up to you to decide what's a real improvement (that matters and quantifiable) and what is myth. THEN just personal preferences. And you probably don't know all the many myths as they are deep and ongoing. Feeding off of false assumptions like, "I didn't expect it would be any good". So many unverifiable reports saying, "Because I said so", yet no reason that holds up in the light of day. Then it's, "all about preference". LOL. It's mostly marketing distraction. Such as the even well meaning, "A new student will quit if the guitar doesn't arrive fully setup."

You can pay for setup and continue to pay more maintaining it. Or you can watch a simple video and DIY; because it's easy. And if you never do DIY then many friends do. Yet why not better always be there, when you need you?

Every, single guitar is different and can be improved. Setup is likely to be medium and just reported as anything from bloody to perfect. And this goes for $60 or $6000+ believe it or not.

A used guitar may have been aged and setup of course. A new guitar specifying the pro details of setup specifically will cost more somewhere, and need very little(if with a good return policy).

The difference in the DLX models is +$50. While that's cheap for setup and modern components I choose the $60 guitars anyway and even those are reported to need little. I would go up to about +$10 for add-ons if the nut was way off or if I damaged it with oversized strings for an easy TUSQ pre cut nut instead. And use Ernie Ball 9's (on 25.5" scale) for better setup and sound(slightly). And would in that case then consider that the slickest deal anyway, as I enjoyed the easy videos and DIY myself and it was quick. Without buying any guitar tools (although a $10-$20 kit is inexpensive). You can do it with a screwdriver and a used makeup like, fine sanding block. And that's *if* your frets are not already leveled and ends are not smoothed enough for you. People are not getting completely unfinished guitars. They're largely just getting medium setup and freaking out about it. A setup need is not a bad guitar. DIY is best as custom to your playing tastes anyway. I'd say what better to learn on for the first time; but that's silly. There no reason for you to break anything, even the first time. That's why you watch a video first. There's nothing to break; that wouldn't break on $6000 guitar, even if you're the type to break everything.

And the extremely little child argument is silly. That's not you. If you did sire a Mozart then you can buff any frets and learn how to tweak all the setup balances for them. Even (horror of horrors) change a nut. Or a friend could do it, or go pay. Even savants(true special abilities) require practice, contrary to popular lying belief. Those 3 year old musicians videos are showmanship! Not the practice behind the curtain. I know, kids brains; but you can still learn just fine. And the point is tiny children rarely stay that way and by the time MOST are disciplined enough (over video games) to stick with practice then there's no reason they can't buff frets and learn easy setup balances too. No one gives up practice; because they can't setup a guitar. It's just another silly excuse. Just as the special tools excuse. You don't need a lathe to get your nut right. On known and rare occasion; if something disallows great setup then you should have sent it back. It's that simple.
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Quote from NeoSlick :
It's up to you to decide what's a real improvement (that matters and quantifiable) and what is myth.
This is certainly true. Thus, I don't think it's helpful to wade into every guitar discussion singing the praises of guitars and guitar equipment that isn't what is in the OP.

The name isn't everything, but that doesn't mean it's nothing at all.

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Please stop moderating and just add your own contribution without saying what others should post. No one said you have to agree. The buyers know what I'm about. Slick deals.

And... I said names are good so we know who's who, as in seller rep.

And... I said my (outstanding) no logo guitar is discovered to be a Glarry without the logo.

And... I WANTED one without a name on the head stock.

And... Anyone could sand off the logo on their head-stock.

And... Anyone can put whatever they wish it to say, on their head-stock.

But you can't sell it as if it is some others make, if it isn't, legally and morally,

The point is not the guitar brand name. The point is what are they all, if the name was sanded right off of them? Hmmmmm? Because; it's not parts upgrades. The DLX's prove that. It's also not if it has specified, return backed, pro setup. So what's left? Where's the price markup now? Your feelings?

I love my $56 guitar and if you can spit out the most illogical PREFERENCES (Your right) and hide behind that as your only excuse for the price hike (with no relevant details to go verify) then I can darn well say my preferences and opinions too. However I say why; that you can then go check for yourself and make your own choices.

Have you NOTICED how some folks love free speech, NOT! You know; free speech is not just for when you agree. That's kinda the point!

And it's total ridiculous to suggest when one product rendition or piece of gear is posted (thank you) that we can't suggest another instead, AND say WHY!

And you know who really has a problem with that, don't you? The sellers! If not simply those that bought it (fine) and hate any difference of opinion. Including some reasonable facts to boot, especially.
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Quote from NeoSlick :
Please stop moderating and just add your own contribution without saying what others should post. No one said you have to agree. The buyers know what I'm about. Slick deals.

And... I said names are good so we know who's who, as in seller rep.

And... I said my (outstanding) no logo guitar is discovered to be a Glarry without the logo.

And... I WANTED one without a name on the head stock.

And... Anyone could sand off the logo on their head-stock.

And... Anyone can put whatever they wish it to say, on their head-stock.

But you can't sell it as if it is some others make, if it isn't, legally and morally,

The point is not the guitar brand name. The point is what are they all, if the name was sanded right off of them? Hmmmmm? Because; it's not parts upgrades. The DLX's prove that. It's also not if it has specified, return backed, pro setup. So what's left? Where's the price markup now? Your feelings?

I love my $56 guitar and if you can spit out the most illogical PREFERENCES (Your right) and hide behind that as your only excuse for the price hike (with no relevant details to go verify) then I can darn well say my preferences and opinions too. However I say why; that you can then go check for yourself and make your own choices.

Have you NOTICED how some folks love free speech, NOT! You know; free speech is not just for when you agree. That's kinda the point!

And it's total ridiculous to suggest when one product rendition or piece of gear is posted (thank you) that we can't suggest another instead, AND say WHY!

And you know who really has a problem with that, don't you? The sellers! If not simply those that bought it (fine) and hate any difference of opinion. Including some reasonable facts to boot, especially.
The OP is for a solid Squier SH Telecaster. If someone is looking for such an instrument, it's a solid option at the price point. My son's Squier Classic Vibe Strat is really nice and needed the most minimal of adjustments. There's no big Fender logo on the headstock, but it plays and sounds nice. I had to do nothing to it being the minor adjustments made by the tech, and my son doesn't think I cheaped out with some no-name brand.

If cost is my primary concern and I'm buying for myself, then maybe I'll consider a Monoprice guitar. For someone else, I don't want them to think I don't really care, as what would happen if I gave a guitar that needs a pile adjustments to make playable. (The Indio guitars I've seen used in local shops all have sharp fret ends, fret buzz, and unfinished necks.)

If people are looking for a Squier, they've probably not interested in Monoprice-level finishing.
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Quote from GeekPriest :
The OP is for a solid Squier SH Telecaster. If someone is looking for such an instrument, it's a solid option at the price point. My son's Squier Classic Vibe Strat is really nice and needed the most minimal of adjustments. There's no big Fender logo on the headstock, but it plays and sounds nice. I had to do nothing to it being the minor adjustments made by the tech, and my son doesn't think I cheaped out with some no-name brand.

If cost is my primary concern and I'm buying for myself, then maybe I'll consider a Monoprice guitar. For someone else, I don't want them to think I don't really care, as what would happen if I gave a guitar that needs a pile adjustments to make playable. (The Indio guitars I've seen used in local shops all have sharp fret ends, fret buzz, and unfinished necks.)

If people are looking for a Squier, they've probably not interested in Monoprice-level finishing.
Just as long as one is admitting it's all shear perception and fear of rejection then I'm fine with that.
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Quote from NeoSlick :
Just as long as one is admitting it's all shear perception and fear of rejection then I'm fine with that.
It's not. The Indio models I've seen are usable most of the time, but not great. The instruments from the more established namen manufacturers have been consistently better.

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