“Brings additional variety with fresh takes on Fender legends”: Squier launches its 2025 Classic Vibe collection – complete with Bigsby-loaded Telecasters and pink hardtail Strats
Matt Owen
created: Aug. 19, 2025, 4:33 p.m. | updated: Aug. 23, 2025, 11:38 p.m.
"More than 15 new instruments bring additional variety to the Classic Vibe family with fresh takes on Fender legends like the Stratocaster Telecaster rand Jazz Bass."
Image 1 of 2 Squier Classic Vibe 70s Stratocaster HT HSS (Image credit: Squier) Squier Classic Vibe ‘50s Stratocaster HT (Image credit: Squier)It’s joined by the returning Duo-Sonic ($419) – again arriving with a single-coil/humbucker configuration – which, with its offset body, short 24” scale length and timeless Desert Sand finish, looks like a hit.
The Tahitian Coral Classic Vibe ’60s Jazzmaster ($449) – and, yes, that’s a fancy phrase for ‘pink Jazzmaster’ – is also a winner.
Image 1 of 2 Squier Classic Vibe 2025 Duo-Sonic HS (Image credit: Squier) Squier Classic Vibe Custom Esquire (Image credit: Squier)Notably, the other ($449) – a ’50s-inspired model – is also a hardtail, meaning there are no regular tremolo Strats in the drop.
Image 1 of 3 Squier Classic Vibe Active ’70s Jazz Bass V (Image credit: Squier) Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster Bass (Image credit: Squier) Squier Classic Vibe ’60s Jazz Bass (Image credit: Squier)“We’ve built this range to inspire creativity and elevate the playing experience in every genre.
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