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Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster
$449.99Cheaper
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Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster vs Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX
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.
Yamaha
Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX
$849.99
Which is better: the Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster or Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX?
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 | Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $449.99 | $849.99 |
| Brand | Squier | Yamaha |
| Released | — | — |
| Body wood | Nyatoh | Alder |
| Neck wood | Maple, "C" shape, bolt-on, tinted gloss urethane finish | Maple, bolt-on |
| Scale length (in) | 25.5 | 25.5 |
| Pickup configuration | SS | HSS |
| Number of frets | 21 | 22 |
| Bridge type | 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles | Wilkinson VS50 6-screw vintage-style tremolo |
| Fingerboard material | Indian Laurel, 9.5" radius | Rosewood, 13-3/4" radius |
| Finish | Gloss polyester body with bound edges; 3-Color Sunburst | Satin/gloss polyurethane; Yellow Natural Satin, Teal Green Metallic |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster: fender.com (verified 2026-08-01). Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX: usa.yamaha.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster and Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX?
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 Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Alder
- Neck wood: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Maple, "C" shape, bolt-on, tinted gloss urethane finish vs Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Maple, bolt-on
- Pickup configuration: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster SS vs Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX HSS
- Number of frets: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster 21 vs Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX 22
- Bridge type: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster 3-Saddle Vintage-Style Strings-Through-Body Tele with Chrome Barrel Saddles vs Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Wilkinson VS50 6-screw vintage-style tremolo
- Fingerboard material: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Indian Laurel, 9.5" radius vs Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Rosewood, 13-3/4" radius
- Finish: Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster Gloss polyester body with bound edges; 3-Color Sunburst vs Yamaha Pacifica 612VIIX Satin/gloss polyurethane; Yellow Natural Satin, Teal Green Metallic