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Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster vs Epiphone SG Standard

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.

Which is better: the Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster or Epiphone SG Standard?

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

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Epiphone SG Standard
US price $449.99 $599
BrandSquierEpiphone
Released
Body wood Nyatoh Mahogany, contoured double-cutaway
Neck wood Maple, "C" shape, bolt-on, tinted gloss urethane finish Mahogany, SlimTaper C profile
Scale length (in) 25.5 24.75
Pickup configuration SS HH
Number of frets 21 22
Bridge type 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with Stop Bar tailpiece
Fingerboard material Indian Laurel, 9.5" radius Laurel, bound, pearloid trapezoid inlays
Finish Gloss polyester body with bound edges; 3-Color Sunburst Gloss; Ebony and other colors
Weight (lb)

Sources — Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster: fender.com (verified 2026-08-01). Epiphone SG Standard: gibson.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster and Epiphone SG Standard?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (8 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Body wood: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Nyatoh vs Epiphone SG Standard Mahogany, contoured double-cutaway
  • Neck wood: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Maple, "C" shape, bolt-on, tinted gloss urethane finish vs Epiphone SG Standard Mahogany, SlimTaper C profile
  • Scale length (in): Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster 25.5 vs Epiphone SG Standard 24.75
  • Pickup configuration: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster SS vs Epiphone SG Standard HH
  • Number of frets: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster 21 vs Epiphone SG Standard 22
  • Bridge type: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles vs Epiphone SG Standard Epiphone LockTone Tune-O-Matic bridge with Stop Bar tailpiece
  • Fingerboard material: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Indian Laurel, 9.5" radius vs Epiphone SG Standard Laurel, bound, pearloid trapezoid inlays
  • Finish: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Gloss polyester body with bound edges; 3-Color Sunburst vs Epiphone SG Standard Gloss; Ebony and other colors

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