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Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster
$449.99Cheaper
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Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster vs Jackson American Series Soloist SL3
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.
Jackson
Jackson American Series Soloist SL3
$2299.99
Which is better: the Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster or Jackson American Series Soloist SL3?
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 | Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster | Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $449.99 | $2299.99 |
| Brand | Squier | Jackson |
| Released | — | — |
| Body wood | Nyatoh | Alder |
| Neck wood | Maple, "C" shape, bolt-on, tinted gloss urethane finish | 3-piece Maple, neck-through-body with graphite reinforcement |
| Scale length (in) | 25.5 | 25.5 |
| Pickup configuration | SS | HSS |
| Number of frets | 21 | 24 |
| Bridge type | 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles | Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo |
| Fingerboard material | Indian Laurel, 9.5" radius | Ebony, 12"-16" compound radius |
| Finish | Gloss polyester body with bound edges; 3-Color Sunburst | Gloss, color-matched neck; Gloss Black |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster: fender.com (verified 2026-08-01). Jackson American Series Soloist SL3: jacksonguitars.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster and Jackson American Series Soloist SL3?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Body wood: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Nyatoh vs Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Alder
- Neck wood: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Maple, "C" shape, bolt-on, tinted gloss urethane finish vs Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 3-piece Maple, neck-through-body with graphite reinforcement
- Pickup configuration: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster SS vs Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 HSS
- Number of frets: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster 21 vs Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 24
- Bridge type: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles vs Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
- Fingerboard material: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Indian Laurel, 9.5" radius vs Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Ebony, 12"-16" compound radius
- Finish: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Gloss polyester body with bound edges; 3-Color Sunburst vs Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Gloss, color-matched neck; Gloss Black