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OK - everyone knows (or should know) that the Squier series of guitars are the entry/budget versions of Fender's line; with only like the Starcaster ones being lower. So, if you want to compare a Squier to a real Fender, it's like trying to compare a sport model Chevy Cobalt to a top of the line Corvette... Having said that -- I really think that dollar for dollar the Squier is a killer deal. With a little set up and work they can play amazingly well and with a pickup upgrade, sound as good as maybe a Mexican Standard Fender (depending of course on what pickups you choose - you could get really crazy there!). Compare the Squier next to an epiphone "Special" series instrument and you'll see that the Squier is a much better fitted and feeling guitar (not to knock Epiphone - I own a few of those as well- and love them)! So - to wrap it up, for an under $200.00 guitar, it's hard to do better than a Squier Affinity strat, or if you're lucky one of the Standard Squiers (the top of the Squier line). Overall the playability and quality of these guitars is top notch - for a budget guitar -- YES - they're made in Asia, and are NOT the same as an American Strat -- but - if you want a solid playing good looking guitar to learn with, learn how to hot rod and modify, or juat have for the fun of it -- I really think they are the best of the budget guitars! Seriously, I play clubs and the like and have a couple of Squiers that I've built up and play them with pride next to any one elses pricey axes. Of course - I did seriously mod them!Read full review
The strat is a classic in its own time. I purchased two for my sons and one for myself. My brother has owned a Fender Mustang since 1976 but did not learn to play much. His son learned to play on it and went to a strat body. This guy can really play a guitar. He has tried several other brands and styles and other strats but goes back to his original strat. One of my sons teaches accoustical guitar and the other two also play. My hands are too large to play and I will have to change the neck to a wider one to be able to play. Two of the guitars I purchased were in great shape with hardly any flaws but the last one was missing a screw, had several others stripped out, and the neck was twisted in the pocket. I had to do a little work on it but it is OK now. I wish I would have started playing years ago.Read full review
The Squier Standard 'Double Fat' Stratocaster is a remarkably nice guitar. The Alnico humbucker pickups are warm but not too aggressive. The fit, finish, and hardware are quality and well made. Indonesian manufacture. If you want an inexpensive, but quality and highly competent Strat, but with 2 humbuckers instead of the typical 3 single coils, you should be quite happy with this model especially for the typical used market price. Tone: I play a more blues / rock based type of music, and the tone is quite suitable. It cleans up well, but it can also push an amp into some nice grit. The tone controls give a lot of flexibility, too. I am not qualified to pass an opinion about the model's suitability for high gain music like metal. Notes regarding this guitar's specs: Body is 43-44mm thick... slightly thicker than the typical 'Affinity' body (about 42mm), and much thicker than the 2014 'Bullet' I have owned (about 39mm). The nut width is the narrower 'Affinity' style, about 40.25mm, rather than the more common 42mm standard. The tremolo / bridge is the 'Import' style 2 point, similar, but not a duplicate of the Fender Modern style 2 point trem. (I don't believe there are swappable parts between the two.) References I have say that the body is Alder and / or Agathis, the neck is maple with a 'C' shape and 9.5" radius and rosewood fretboard. The scale is typical Fender, 25.5". This model was introduced in 2000 and discontinued in 2007.Read full review
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Presently I have a Squire Vintage vibe with MIM pick ups love this baby! Its a 2013., Have 2) 2015/16 Squire bullets that have helped to teach me what I could ( and could not) in the continuing quest to improve a guitar. They both sound great! With loaded pick guards from quality builders.. I have a 2005 affinity on the way along with a loaded pick guard with phasing and treble bled. Squires have a much abused name whereas they are "just right" for the budget minded buyer or, for those looking to build the "dream guitar. For the money you spend on one. You will not go wrong.
Verified purchase: No
The Squier I bought it in 1989, was the fact that it's an old guitar that made me buy it, beyond the visual, because it is red and has light range. Another factor that weighed me was the fact that her body be in alder, with good old stratos. Do not really like the angle of the arm, found it very straight, but it's still a good guitar for a beginner guitar is perfect, if you already have an instrument is top can serve as a second or third option, or even to study. It was a good buy. I recommend.
