Squier has officially unveiled its Classic Vibe 2025 collection, rolling out a refreshed roster of vintage-inspired electric guitars and basses. The lineup revives fan favorites, introduces surprising new specs, and confirms Fender’s commitment to its long-standing entry-point brand – even in the wake of Fender’s own ultra-affordable Standard Series launch earlier this year.
While Fender’s new $599 Strats and Teles had some wondering where Squier fits, company leaders have stressed that the brand still has its own lane. Many players, as EVP Justin Norvell noted, even prefer Squier models to their more expensive Fender counterparts.
“The Classic Vibe is Squier’s flagship series, designed for anyone looking for vintage feel and affordable price,” adds Fender’s Joshua Ray Gooch. “More than 15 new instruments bring additional variety to the Classic Vibe family with fresh takes on Fender legends like the Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazz Bass.”
The standout of the new drop is the Classic Vibe Custom Telecaster SH with Bigsby ($524). Pairing a Fender-designed alnico humbucker in the neck with a Tele single-coil in the bridge, it gives off serious Mike Campbell “Red Dog” vibes.
Most notably, the Bigsby features a string-through design for simpler restringing – an innovation sure to be appreciated by anyone who’s wrestled with traditional Bigsby setups.
The Duo-Sonic ($419) makes its return with a single-coil/humbucker combo, short 24″ scale, and a Desert Sand finish. Joining it is a Classic Vibe ’60s Jazzmaster ($449) in Tahitian Coral – a striking “pink Jazzmaster” that’s bound to catch eyes.
Strat fans get two left-field options: The ’70s Stratocaster HT HSS ($449) combines a hardtail bridge with a humbucker in the bridge slot, a rarity in Squier land; while the ’50s Stratocaster HT ($449) keeps things vintage but also sticks with a hardtail design. No tremolos this year, but Shell Pink is on the color menu – something many will welcome. Another curveball is the Custom Esquire ($473), a single-pickup Tele variant offered in Candy Apple Red and Sherwood Green.
On the low end, the lineup introduces a ’60s Jazz Bass ($473), two Active ’70s Jazz Bass models ($524 and $556) – including a 5-string with bound fingerboard and block inlays – and a Telecaster Bass ($473).
Norvell frames the release as both an homage and a step forward: “We’ve built this range to inspire creativity and elevate the playing experience in every genre. We’re proud to carry forward our legacy by continuing to shape the future of music whilst also paying homage to our heritage and the traditions that got us here in the first place.”
Between the Bigsby-loaded Telecaster, hardtail-only Strats, and bold offset finishes, Squier’s Classic Vibe 2025 line isn’t just sticking to nostalgia – it’s stretching the boundaries of what players expect from the brand. With more than 15 new guitars and basses hitting shelves, there’s plenty here for players at every level.
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