Fender has introduced the growth of its Traditional Vibe Squier sequence, with 10 new fashions – together with each guitars and basses – providing thrilling, classic particulars for a smaller price ticket.

The road formally launches on 10 August and consists of six guitars and 4 bass fashions, with aesthetic particulars and {hardware} paying homage to the Fifties and thru to the ‘70s. The brand new Squiers type half of a giant new drop from Fender, with extra guitar strains set to reach via late summer season and into autumn this yr.

Fender describes the brand new Squier line as a key spotlight of its forthcoming fall ranges. Justin Norvell, Govt Vice President of Product and Gross sales at Fender feedback, “This falls’ lineup displays our dedication to innovation, craftsmanship and tone.

“From next-gen guitars to highly effective new amps and performance-driven equipment, we’ve constructed this vary to encourage creativity and elevate the taking part in expertise in each style. We’re proud to hold ahead our legacy by persevering with to form the way forward for music while additionally paying homage to our heritage and the traditions that acquired us right here within the first place.”

We’ve condensed the important thing options from every guitar on this new Squier drop under:

Traditional Vibe ‘50s Stratocaster HT ($449.99 USD/£439.99 GBP) 

This mannequin is described as a “tribute to the early days of the Stratocaster”, paying homage to the Fifties with classic model and tone. It hosts three Fender Designed alnico single-coil pickups, a six-saddle hardtail bridge (which was first launched in 1955) and has a string-through-body design for “enhanced maintain and resonance”. Additionally it is accomplished with  period-correct headstock markings, nickel-plated {hardware}, and a vintage-tinted gloss neck end. You will get it in Shell Pink and Surf Inexperienced.

Traditional Vibe ‘70s Stratocaster HT HSS ($449.99 USD/£439.99 GBP) 

“A tip of the hat to the large-headstock Strat fashions produced throughout the Nineteen Seventies”, Fender says. This guitar additionally has a string-through-body design and Fender Designed alnico pickups, however fairly in a HSS configuration. A hardtail bridge (HT) offers steady intonation, and Nineteen Seventies-inspired markings are showcased on the headstock. This guitar will probably be out there in Olympic White and Mocha.

Traditional Vibe Customized Esquire ($473.99 USD/£449.99 GBP) 

A tribute to the double-bound physique Esquire fashions of the late ’50s and ’60s, this Esquire additionally provides a double-bound physique plus a single-coil bridge pickup and a three-position blade change for “versatile” tone choices, together with tone management bypass, variable tone management, and a pre-set tone capacitor for bass-y heat. Identical to its Traditional Vibe siblings, it has all of the vintage-inspired bells and whistles on the subject of {hardware} and markings. It is available in Sweet Apple Crimson and Sherwood Inexperienced.

Traditional Vibe Customized Telecaster SH with Bigsby ($524.99 USD/£479.99 GBP)

A tribute to the double-bound physique Tele fashions of the late ’50s and ’60s, this mannequin has alnico single-coil bridge and humbucking neck pickups (SH) and as its title suggests, a Bigsby tailpiece. It has a string-through design and a floating bridge with barrel saddles for “optimum intonation stability”. This one is completed in Lake Placid Blue or Aztec Gold.

Traditional Vibe Duo-Sonic HS ($419.99 USD/£419.99 GBP)

In case you’d want a compact physique measurement and a brief 24” scale size, then the Duo-Sonic is likely to be for you. Fender says it “punches above its weight” with its single-coil neck pickup and humbucking bridge pickup, and it has all the opposite Traditional Vibe appointments in both Desert Sand or Lake Placid Blue.

Traditional Vibe ‘60s Jazzmaster ($449.99 USD/£449.99 GBP) 

This jazzmaster is “player-friendly”, internet hosting options akin to a slim “C”-shaped neck profile with a 9.5”-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets. It has twin Fender Designed alnico single-coil pickups, a vintage-style tremolo system, and a floating bridge with barrel saddles, plus loads of Sixties-inspired particulars. Will probably be out there in Tahitian Coral.

Traditional Vibe Bass Guitars

On to the bass guitars now, and the complete listing of fashions becoming a member of the Traditional Vibe vary are:

• Telecaster Bass ($473.99 USD/£419.99 GBP)
• Lively ‘70s Jazz Bass ($524.99 USD/£489.99 GBP)
• Lively ‘70s Jazz Bass V ($556.99 USD/£509 GBP)
• ‘60s Jazz Bass ($473.99 USD/£449.99 GBP)

You could find out extra and signal as much as be notified when these guitars launch by way of the Fender web site. 

Rachel started writing for Guitar.com in 2021 whereas ending up her diploma. A proud DIY guitarist, she has been taking part in for over 10 years and has written for the likes of Kerrang!, The Forty-5, and MusicTech. An enjoyer of all issues heavy, you’ll discover her at a competition or downtuning her guitars when away from her desk.