[paulp1960]

The CV range is a cut above the other Squier guitars.
I also have an Indonesian made Vintage Modified telecaster and the CV is simply a better guitar. I had to pay £100 for a fret level to get the Vintage Modified to be as playable as my CV 50s guitar.

The CV stock pickups (made by Tonerider) are miles better than the Duncan Designed ones on my Vintage Modified guitar.

Also the CV Teles are built to the same spec as USA guitars in terms of the dimensions of the guitar so genuine Fender parts fit better such as scratch plates and necks should you wish to modify your guitar.

Of course you have to like the neck profile and my CV is heavy at 9 pounds.