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Description

The Squier Telecaster Custom is a masterful blend of vintage aesthetics and modern playability, designed to capture the essence of the '70s Telecaster evolution. This electric guitar is a versatile powerhouse, featuring a Fender-designed alnico single-coil and a Wide Range humbucking pickup that deliver a rich array of tones. Whether you're crafting twangy rhythms or warm, full-bodied leads, the Telecaster Custom has you covered.

Its player-friendly design includes a slim, comfortable C-shaped neck profile with a 9.5” radius maple fingerboard, making it an ideal choice for both seasoned players and beginners seeking effortless playability. The narrow-tall frets contribute to smooth bends and articulate notes, while the vintage-style Telecaster bridge with barrel saddles and a string-through-body design ensures excellent sustain and tuning stability.

Beyond its sonic capabilities, this guitar boasts visual flair with 1970s-inspired headstock markings, nickel-plated hardware, and a vintage-tinted gloss neck finish that pays homage to its classic roots. The Squier Telecaster Custom is not just an instrument; it's a tribute to a legendary era in music history, crafted for today's musicians.

Key Features:

  • Fender-designed alnico single-coil pickup (bridge)
  • Wide Range humbucking pickup (neck)
  • Slim C-shaped neck profile
  • 9.5” radius maple fingerboard
  • Narrow-tall frets
  • Vintage-style Telecaster bridge with barrel saddles
  • 1970s-inspired headstock markings
  • Nickel-plated hardware
  • Vintage-tinted gloss neck finish
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Squier Vintage Modified Tele Custom | Fender

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom.

Build quality

  • The thick lacquer on the neck may cause hands to stick slightly when sliding.

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  • The guitar features a thick copper shielding plate on the bridge, contributing to its vintage 50s tone.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Replacing the stock pots with Tone King 500k pots can significantly improve the guitar's tone.

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  • Upgrading to a Switchcraft/CTS wiring kit and Electrosocket jack improves reliability and performance over stock electronics.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Some units may have routing issues, affecting bridge placement and pickup selector functionality.

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  • A wound G string setup is recommended for better tuning stability and to reduce sitar-like tones.

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Comparisons

  • Owners report superior quality control on Squier models compared to some MIM Telecasters, specifically in cavity shielding and routing precision.

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  • Some owners prefer the Squier Telecaster Custom over Player MIM Teles due to personal tonal and aesthetic preferences.

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User experience

  • The Ultra Slim C neck profile is favored by players with smaller hands for its comfortable feel.

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Value and pricing

  • Acquiring a Squier Telecaster Custom for $250 CAD is considered an exceptional deal, especially when new models retail for $780 CAD.

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Other

  • Facebook Marketplace can be a source for finding lightly used Squier Telecasters in remote areas with low instrument demand.

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Features and functionality

  • Wall mounts like the Hercules GSP38WB can accommodate varying neck sizes but may protrude more than other mounts.

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  • The Classic Vibe 50s model includes Alnico V pickups, noted for their bright, trebly bridge tone and duller neck sound.

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Critic Reviews

Squier Telecaster Custom Review - The Blogging Musician

adamharkus.com

The Squier Telecaster Custom impresses with its excellent value, offering a superb neck and a surprisingly potent P90 bridge pickup that cuts through mixes well. Its gig-friendly simplicity and durability make it a reliable workhorse. However, the guitar is not without its flaws; the neck pickup disappoints with a thin, metallic tone, and the jack socket's design is a known weak point. Aesthetic preferences aside, it’s a steal for under £200, delivering more than expected at this price point. A great choice for those seeking a dependable, versatile guitar without breaking the bank.

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Squier Tele Custom review | MusicRadar

musicradar.com

The Squier Telecaster Custom delivers a nostalgic appeal reminiscent of Keith Richards' iconic style, with a strikingly affordable price tag. Its robust agathis body and signature black finish make for a visually appealing instrument. The guitar's neck is notably remarkable, providing exceptional playability, especially given its cost. While it's not ideal for heavy rock, the mid-powered humbuckers offer a pleasingly smooth drive suitable for a range of genres from jazz to classic rock. However, the guitar's wobbly toggle switch is a slight letdown. Overall, the Squier Telecaster Custom stands out as an attractive, budget-friendly option for guitarists seeking vintage vibes without breaking the bank.

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andrabian

the best of three worlds

This is by design a 72 Deluxe / Custom hybrid, and the Custom II tweaked even more on it by adding those great Duncan designed P90’s. The result was so great, that Fender even nicked it back from Squier, like the ‘51, making a Vintage modified Fender. There’s not many Fenders that actually originate from Squiers. I’d probably post this to the Custom II, as the humbuckers in mine had been replaced to Seymour Duncan Phat Cats before I got hold of it, which are basically humbucker sized P90’s, shifting it closer to the Custom II. For this reason I cannot comment on the original sound with Humbuckers, but the aesthetics of the guitar is still closer to the black and chrome Customs, so I chose to post here. All I know the sound with the Phat Cats is very impressing, which together with the playability and 72 looks of the guitar makes is a great instrument. The comfortable maple neck has a satin finish over a somewhat flamed wood, which provides a very nice touch. Being a standard telecaster player, I’m sometimes puzzled by the double controls, and switch pickups accidentaly with the strangely “Les Paul” positioned pickup switch. Other than that, the guitar has a decent sound at all positions, and I like the option to roll back tone separately on the bridge pickup to cut high, while maintaing the transparent warmth of the neck pickup. I keep this in open E and with moderatelly hugh action so that I can also slide on this. Last time I recorded I took my new Gibson Les paul Junior to the studio with the intention to record with that, but then I ended up recording the better half of the album with the Squier VM Custom. Should you be interested in hearing the recorded sound of Custom with a pair of Phat Cats, see “Side A” of my 2018 album “Oszi Kikelet” on Soundcloud.

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pyramid

It's pretty good for $200

I like the neck and those humbuckers are pretty good. Great guitar....

aknano

Excellent Guitar

Very comfortable. Compact and precise. Lacks some accessories compared to other guitars. But has no complaints at all.

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I love it

I love this guitar. It has the versatily for many music styles with the humbucker and the classic telecaster sound with the single coil

cantxsay

She is a Monster

Squier vintage modified Telecaster with Ibanez pickups and Les Paul wiring.

B

best guitar ever

Squier vintage modified telecaster custom black 1 single coil, 1 humbucker. maple neck

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See how Billie Joe Armstrong uses Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom

Billie Joe Armstrong

Singer, Guitarist

Green Day

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During 21st Century Breakdown tour. Billie Joe give fan Squier Telecaster Custom after singing "Longview". This video show about fan get the guitar on stage.

See how Luke Hemmings uses Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom

Luke Hemmings

Singer, Guitarist

5 Seconds Of Summer

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At 0:47 in this video, we can see Luke playing his Squier Telecaster Custom

See how Ben Gibbard uses Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom

Ben Gibbard

Singer, Guitarist

Death Cab for Cutie

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In this 2001 video of Sleep Spent, Ben is playing some variation of what looks like a black Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom. This is likely what it is because of the one humbucker and 4 knobs on the guitar.

See how Clemens Rehbein uses Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom

Clemens Rehbein

Singer, Guitarist

Milky Chance

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In this photo, he plays a Fender Squier Modified Telecaster Custom (you can identify the sqiuer logo by zooming in). He probably used it to record the second album Blossom. You can aso see him playing the Squier in the Blossomentary Session (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX5gffNsvY8).

See how Boris Vlastelica uses Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom

Boris Vlastelica

Singer, Guitarist

repetitor

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In the YouTube video "Repetitor - Suženi snovi" by Moonlee Records, Boris Vlastelica is seen using a Squier Telecaster Custom with an HH configuration.

See how Sam Bunkface uses Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom

Sam Bunkface

Singer, Guitarist

Bunkface

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Color/Finish: Black

Sam Bunkface, whose real name is Shamsul Annuar bin Mohd Baharom, can be seen playing the Squier Telecaster Custom with two humbuckers during a live performance of "Revolusi" on the first season of X-Gig X-Tended uploaded by xfmradio xfm on YouTube.

See how Rafa Gaminde uses Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom

Rafa Gaminde

Singer, Guitarist

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Color/Finish: Sunburst

In a YouTube video titled "Review Squier Telecaster Custom Vintage Modified," Rafa Gaminde tests the Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom, confirming his use of this specific guitar model.

Album Usage

The Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Custom has been featured on the following albums:

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