{"product_id":"squier-classic-vibe-50s-telecaster-butterscotch-blonde","title":"Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster, Butterscotch Blonde Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSquier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster in Butterscotch Blonde\u003c\/strong\u003e captures one of the most recognisable electric guitar looks ever created, combining a black pickguard, maple fingerboard and translucent blonde-style finish with a practical specification designed for everyday playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003epine body, slim “C”-shape maple neck and 9.5-inch fingerboard radius\u003c\/strong\u003e balance vintage-inspired styling with an accessible modern feel. Two \u003cstrong\u003eFender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e provide the direct bridge attack, rounded neck sound and useful combined setting that make the traditional Telecaster layout so versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a three-saddle string-through-body bridge, vintage-style tuners, bone nut and nickel-plated hardware, and the Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster becomes a strong choice for beginners, progressing players and experienced guitarists looking for an affordable traditional Tele-style instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/69uhqNF5LuQ?si=yc0JaCcL7voPs_O9\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic Vibe '50s Telecaster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0374030550\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic Vibe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eButterscotch Blonde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple, “C” Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x Fender-Designed Alnico Single-Coils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Saddle Vintage-Style String-Through Tele\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic early-Tele styling with accessible modern playability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry, blues, rock, indie, roots, pop and general-purpose electric guitar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster in Butterscotch Blonde\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✘ \u003cstrong\u003eNo case or gig bag included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery new electric guitar sold through Fair Deal Music is checked before leaving us, with attention given to the electronics, controls, hardware and general playing condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster, this includes checking both pickups, the three-way selector, Volume and Tone controls, bridge hardware and tuning machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any guitar, setup can shift slightly during delivery because wood naturally responds to changes in \u003cstrong\u003etemperature and humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you need advice on action, neck relief, intonation, strings or general setup after delivery, our experienced team is happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose The Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFender-Designed Alnico Pickups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo \u003cstrong\u003eFender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e provide the traditional Telecaster-style layout without unnecessary complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge pickup gives you the sharper, more immediate side of the instrument, while the neck pickup provides a smoother and rounder alternative. Select both together for a balanced rhythm sound that works particularly well for clean and lightly driven playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Pine Body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Butterscotch Blonde version uses a \u003cstrong\u003epine body\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving this model a construction choice closely associated with Fender's earliest solid-body guitar history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe translucent-style finish also suits the simple black-guard Tele aesthetic particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComfortable Maple Neck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maple neck uses a slim \u003cstrong\u003e“C”-shape profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it comfortable for a broad range of players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than reproducing a particularly chunky vintage neck, Squier combines its 1950s-inspired appearance with a more approachable 9.5\" radius and narrow-tall frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree-Saddle String-Through Bridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage-style bridge uses \u003cstrong\u003ethree chrome barrel saddles and string-through-body construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, retaining one of the most recognisable features of the traditional Telecaster design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gives the guitar the simple, mechanical feel many Tele players enjoy while allowing saddle height and intonation adjustment during setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBone Nut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bone nut is a welcome specification at this level and fits naturally with the Classic Vibe range's emphasis on traditional guitar construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eButterscotch Blonde And Black Guard Styling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew combinations are more closely associated with the Telecaster than \u003cstrong\u003eButterscotch Blonde, a maple fingerboard and a single-ply black pickguard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the classic early Tele look is part of what attracts you to the design, this is one of the most immediately recognisable choices in the Squier range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Vibe '50s Telecaster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterscotch Blonde finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePine body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGloss polyurethane body finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaple neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlim “C”-shape neck profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaple fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.5\" fingerboard radius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21 narrow-tall frets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBone nut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25.5\" scale length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional SS pickup configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-position blade selector\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster Volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster Tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree-saddle vintage-style Telecaster bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome barrel saddles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eString-through-body construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage-style tuning machines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNickel-plated hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-ply black pickguard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage-tint gloss neck finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack dot position markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Vibe '50s Telecaster vs Squier Affinity Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSquier Affinity Telecaster\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed as a more affordable introduction to the Telecaster format and makes good sense for players working to a tighter first-guitar budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic Vibe moves further towards traditional styling and specification with \u003cstrong\u003eFender-Designed alnico pickups, a bone nut, vintage-style tuning machines and a three-saddle string-through bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Affinity if keeping the initial cost down is the priority. Choose Classic Vibe if you want a more vintage-inspired instrument that can comfortably remain part of your setup as your playing develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Vibe '50s Telecaster vs Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth guitars sit within the Classic Vibe family and use Fender-Designed alnico single-coils, narrow-tall frets and vintage-style three-saddle bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference is mainly in character. The \u003cstrong\u003e'50s Telecaster uses a maple fingerboard and stripped-back black-guard aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the '60s Custom moves towards a darker fingerboard and double-bound body styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this '50s model for the simpler early-Tele appearance. Choose the '60s Custom if you prefer the more decorative Custom Telecaster aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Vibe '50s Telecaster vs Fender Player II Telecaster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFender Player II Telecaster\u003c\/strong\u003e is the logical step up for players who want a Fender-branded instrument and a more modern professional specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adds features such as 22 medium-jumbo frets, rolled fingerboard edges, Player Series Alnico V pickups and a six-saddle bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic Vibe is the stronger value choice if vintage-style hardware and aesthetics are central to what you want. The Player II is better suited to players who prioritise modern Fender playability and greater individual bridge adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Vibe '50s Telecaster vs Telecaster With Humbuckers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional Classic Vibe uses two single-coil pickups, giving it the clarity, attack and open response normally associated with the classic Telecaster format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA humbucker-equipped Tele is better suited to players who mainly want thicker bridge tones, higher output and heavier distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this Classic Vibe when \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Telecaster single-coil character\u003c\/strong\u003e is the reason you're interested in the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is The Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster is a particularly strong choice for players who want to move beyond a basic starter guitar without immediately entering Fender pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginners wanting a high-quality first electric guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate players upgrading from a starter instrument\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry guitarists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlues players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRock and indie musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoots and Americana players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinger-songwriters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePop rhythm guitarists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome recording musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperienced players wanting an affordable Tele\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender owners looking for a practical backup guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers attracted to traditional black-guard Telecaster styling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on choosing the right \u003cstrong\u003eSquier Telecaster, Fender Telecaster or first serious electric guitar?\u003c\/strong\u003e Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Genres And Playing Styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Telecaster's simple two-pickup layout makes it far more versatile than its straightforward appearance might suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebridge pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the brighter, more immediate sound traditionally associated with country, rock, indie and cutting rhythm guitar. Add compression or light overdrive and it becomes especially effective for articulate chord work and lead lines that need to remain clearly defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eneck pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a warmer alternative that works well for blues, smoother lead playing and cleaner accompaniment. Selecting both pickups together gives you another useful rhythm voice for pop, roots, recording and general-purpose playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fixed string-through bridge also makes the Telecaster a natural choice for players who do not need a tremolo and prefer straightforward tuning and setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Is A Three-Saddle Telecaster Bridge Different?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Telecaster bridges often use \u003cstrong\u003ethree saddles rather than six\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning each saddle supports a pair of strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is part of the classic Telecaster formula and contributes strongly to the look and mechanical simplicity of a vintage-inspired instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern six-saddle bridge provides more precise individual string intonation adjustment, while a three-saddle bridge is better suited to players who specifically value traditional Tele construction and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither approach is automatically better. The three-saddle design used here is simply more consistent with the 1950s-inspired direction of the Classic Vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Recommended Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster uses conventional passive guitar electronics and works with virtually any normal electric-guitar rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs particularly well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice amplifiers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender-style clean amplifiers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValve combo amplifiers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModelling amplifiers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverdrive pedals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoost pedals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompressor pedals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuzz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelay and reverb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTremolo effects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-effects processors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio interfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuitar modellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePedalboards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a new player building a complete setup, a suitable guitar amplifier, instrument cable, tuner, strap and protective gig bag or case would all be sensible additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Telecaster design grew out of Fender's pioneering solid-body electric guitars at the beginning of the \u003cstrong\u003e1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e, establishing a formula that has remained remarkably durable: bolt-on maple neck construction, simple controls, two pickups and a string-through fixed bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts uncomplicated construction was part of the appeal. The Telecaster was designed as a practical working electric guitar, and that simplicity helped create an instrument that could move easily between country, blues, rock and countless styles that developed later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eClassic Vibe '50s Telecaster\u003c\/strong\u003e draws on the visual identity of those early instruments rather than reproducing one particular vintage year in exhaustive detail. 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Telecaster uses \u003cstrong\u003epassive single-coil electronics and does not require a battery or external power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect it to your amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or audio interface using a standard \u003cstrong\u003e¼-inch instrument cable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSquier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster in Butterscotch Blonde\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most straightforward ways to get into the traditional Telecaster experience without making the jump to a Fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of Fender-Designed alnico pickups, a pine body, maple fingerboard and three-saddle string-through bridge gives it genuine character, while the 9.5\" radius and slim “C” neck keep it accessible for modern 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Whether this is your first electric guitar, an upgrade from a starter instrument or another Telecaster for your collection, we're happy to help you compare the options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetitive prices on leading music brands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure UK-wide delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA trusted independent UK music retailer with decades of experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large Birmingham showroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtensive experience with new and pre-owned guitars and equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrade In. 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Its slim “C”-shape neck and 9.5\" fingerboard radius make it approachable for developing players, while the overall specification is substantial enough to remain useful well beyond the beginner stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Classic Vibe and Affinity Telecasters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAffinity models provide a lower-cost route into the Telecaster format. Classic Vibe instruments place greater emphasis on traditional styling and hardware, including Fender-Designed alnico pickups, a bone nut and vintage-style bridge and tuning machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Butterscotch Blonde Classic Vibe Telecaster made from pine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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