Ibanez
Ibanez RG550
$1199.99
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Ibanez RG550 vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster is cheaper at $449.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster
$449.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Ibanez RG550 or Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster is the cheaper at $449.99.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Ibanez RG550 | Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1199.99 | $449.99 |
| Brand | Ibanez | Squier |
| Released | — | — |
| Body wood | Basswood | Nyatoh |
| Neck wood | 5-piece Maple/Walnut, Super Wizard profile, bolt-on | Maple, "C" shape, bolt-on, tinted gloss urethane finish |
| Scale length (in) | 25.5 | 25.5 |
| Pickup configuration | HSH | SS |
| Number of frets | 24 | 21 |
| Bridge type | Ibanez Edge double-locking tremolo | 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles |
| Fingerboard material | Maple, black dot inlays | Indian Laurel, 9.5" radius |
| Finish | Gloss polyester; Road Flare Red, Purple Neon, Desert Sun Yellow, Black, Electric Blue, Gray Metallic Flat, White Flat | Gloss polyester body with bound edges; 3-Color Sunburst |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Ibanez RG550: ibanez.com (verified 2026-08-01). Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster: fender.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Ibanez RG550 and Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Body wood: Ibanez RG550 Basswood vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Nyatoh
- Neck wood: Ibanez RG550 5-piece Maple/Walnut, Super Wizard profile, bolt-on vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Maple, "C" shape, bolt-on, tinted gloss urethane finish
- Pickup configuration: Ibanez RG550 HSH vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster SS
- Number of frets: Ibanez RG550 24 vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster 21
- Bridge type: Ibanez RG550 Ibanez Edge double-locking tremolo vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles
- Fingerboard material: Ibanez RG550 Maple, black dot inlays vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Indian Laurel, 9.5" radius
- Finish: Ibanez RG550 Gloss polyester; Road Flare Red, Purple Neon, Desert Sun Yellow, Black, Electric Blue, Gray Metallic Flat, White Flat vs Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Gloss polyester body with bound edges; 3-Color Sunburst