CV 60s Custom Tele 3-SB : Very well built guitar

This is a very well built guitar, the body and neck feel solid and of high quality. The fretwork is surprisingly good for a guitar of this price range and the finish looks absolutely beautiful too! The double bound sunburst body just looks amazing and the tint on the neck goes really well with it. The neck is also very comfortable to play. It does require a full setup out of the box to be perfectly playable like most other guitars.

The standard hardware that comes with the guitar (tuners, bridge and saddles) is okay, they're sturdy enough although they tend to make the guitar go out of tune frequently so I will be changing them.

The pickups: the bridge pickup has all the classic Tele tones you need, and definitely holds its own in different genres where a bright or distorted tone is wanted. The neck pickup however leaves much to be desired, its sound is way too hollow for my taste and will be swapped out for a pickup with more versatility for playing jazz and blues. The wiring inside the control plate and the other cavities is pretty messy and dirty but this is not something you would ever have to interact with if you didn't want to.

All in all, considering the differences between this guitar and its "high-end" alternatives, there is very little to complain about, especially at this price. If you're going for a Squier Tele, the price/performance ratio of this guitar, even with its few minor imperfections, makes it a no brainer. Squier has really brought back that 60s vibe with considerable quality. Think of this guitar as a solid starting platform, waiting to be raised to its full potential. With a small amount of effort, this guitar can go from good to amazing both in looks and sound!