Squier 51

[MikeyT]

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squier_'51

Anyone here own or have owned a Squier 51 ?

They're kind of a combination of Stratocasters & Telecasters with some features from a Fender Precision.
They were super cheap initially, but the used ones have gone up substantially in price.

I see them on Craig's List occasionally. Tried to snag one a couple weeks ago- the guy had it for $125, which is a good price; but I was too slow on the draw.

Like most people, I'm averse to spending money right now on anything, but musical instruments are so alluring.
Yes, I have GAS.


Anyway, I'm interested in impressions of those guitars.
The necks ?
The sound ?
The vibe ?

[Ranbat]

I had one for awhile, a vintage burst. They are of Affinity Series quality and awesome to mod. If you've ever picked up an Affinity Strat or Tele you know what the neck is like. I like the stock control setup of a push/pull splitter for the humbucker. I think GFS still has some custom pickguards for them. Really fun guitars, but I never saw it as a serious guitar for gigging.

[MikeyT]

 
I like small necks. The Affinity has a slightly smaller neck than other Squier Strats according to the stats.

So the '51 has a smallish neck ? Or is it more like a Tele neck ?

[Ranbat]

I don't notice any difference between the Affinity Strats and Affinity Teles, but yes, it is a smaller neck.

[MikeyT]

Cool, blood. 

[VOLVO)))]

The only things I'd change on those teles are the bridge pickup, and the tuners... otherwise, they play damn good..

[MikeyT]

T'anks !  

[Jake]

I've got a pretty slick blonde one that I traded a Fulltone pedal for on craigslist. I'd say the neck is a pretty stock Tele size – just very "medium."

There's a Squier 51 modders forum out there that is way cool. Some of the mods those people have done will blow you away.

[MikeyT]

Yeah, they sure seem like fun little guitars. Sometimes cheap is good.   

Thanks for the "neck info".