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- zobartPublished on 05/11/07 at 05:17 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Squier Stratocaster bullet ways, beautiful guitar
USE
Exactly the same form as the fender, good grip
SOUNDS
Very good clean sound, sound good in general except OV, rather average
NOTICE GLOBAL
Very good guitar debuter and discover the guitar by being plaisir.Je the recommeded to everyone who want debuter00 - Samu15Published on 02/07/08 at 10:46 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Manufactures in China, the body is (I know) in linden, maple neck with rosewood key 21 cases.
Ct hardware is basic (vintage vibrato and MCAS oil bath) but tough, except for Belt fasteners, fragile (but it's not the most expensive to replace .. .) .dropoff window
For the rest, it's a Strat, 3 single-coil pickups, 1 slecteur 5 positions, two volume and tonalities.
The finish is quite correct in this price range.
USE
The handle is pleasant, the comfort of a strat.
The guitar is balanced, we play sitting or standing, and the guitar is not very heavy.
SONORITS
It is (forcment) not very comfortable with lots of gain but for clean sounds, crunch or overdrive it defends not too …Read moreManufactures in China, the body is (I know) in linden, maple neck with rosewood key 21 cases.
Ct hardware is basic (vintage vibrato and MCAS oil bath) but tough, except for Belt fasteners, fragile (but it's not the most expensive to replace .. .) .dropoff window
For the rest, it's a Strat, 3 single-coil pickups, 1 slecteur 5 positions, two volume and tonalities.
The finish is quite correct in this price range.
USE
The handle is pleasant, the comfort of a strat.
The guitar is balanced, we play sitting or standing, and the guitar is not very heavy.
SONORITS
It is (forcment) not very comfortable with lots of gain but for clean sounds, crunch or overdrive it defends not too bad.
This is a good copy of Strat include some of his big sister US, with a little less precision, level output and normal personality as given level range.
A good beginning for playing blues, funk, or rock, it is a versatile guitar.
NOTICE GLOBAL
A good guitar dbuter, a good upgrade.
Of course, nothing to do with my Fender Us but what a treat for MODR price.
My notes are of course based on the rather reasonable price of this good little sister of the Strat.See less00 - Llaborderie
Must love the bright
Published on 08/25/14 at 02:39 (This content has been automatically translated from French)All features have already been given, I'll not
UTILIZATION
The handle is very nice, it's very light and not big buttocks so it's perfect for jumping around on stage without getting hurt or busted cramps
Acute going rather well ... but the setting was disastrous from the factory 'should not be too fussed about full cords of blood (it's horn, mind you)
Sound. Well ... must love the bright Fenderien a little cheap! I prefer warmer and softer sounds, round so I spent a lot of time bent over my amp BUT! I made it!
It's not easy if you want ZE SOUND but if we do not care a bit is unhurriedly I-play
It retains it's nice but the solos are a bit difficult in the high, it's not too…Read moreAll features have already been given, I'll not
UTILIZATION
The handle is very nice, it's very light and not big buttocks so it's perfect for jumping around on stage without getting hurt or busted cramps
Acute going rather well ... but the setting was disastrous from the factory 'should not be too fussed about full cords of blood (it's horn, mind you)
Sound. Well ... must love the bright Fenderien a little cheap! I prefer warmer and softer sounds, round so I spent a lot of time bent over my amp BUT! I made it!
It's not easy if you want ZE SOUND but if we do not care a bit is unhurriedly I-play
It retains it's nice but the solos are a bit difficult in the high, it's not too out of tune but when you play with vibrato and bends' must be vigilant
SOUNDS
Rock: check.
Blues: check.
Hard: check.
Psyche so 70's: a little less check.
Recent psyche much less check.
Jazz: no check at all. But go to jazz with a strat, we forgive him
Base is crystalline, with a big fuzz and the knob at least it's dirty as it should, a little crunch makes it sound a bit like Buddy Guy, by setting good amp you can get a rounder sound but it's still pretty cold
So it's still a strat with three microphones and two knobs it is very versatile!
OVERALL OPINION
For two years
Even so, in the same price range
Pros: comfort on stage, the look, the electronics of the strat, versatility, well sounds disgusting
The -: comfort in the treble, sustain not terrible, clean sounds a bit crunchy or missing heat
120 euros for it is a bit expensive but it has declined, with the experience I would save but it's hard to know what you want as a beginner
I'm pretty bad with this little woman but is excellent for beginners and take you much longer if you like bright sounds and you take the trouble to adjustSee less43 - Bob le caribou
Very good guitar for beginners!
Published on 12/19/12 at 05:55 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Handle very well, no problems with pickups and tones!
UTILIZATION
Good ergonomics, there is easily his blues, rock on the guitar!
SOUNDS
Make sounds for rock, blues, saturated by too! Personally I play with an amp roland (Micro Cube) and I prefer to sound clean or slightly saturated!
OVERALL OPINION
I wanted a Strat with a good price / quality ratio is the best for this test!02 - albou
Part of the legend
Published on 04/29/12 at 10:53 (This content has been automatically translated from French)A guitar very "cheap" Squier by Fender made in China. This is not reassuring, but at least we are not sure of going broke, and it is precisely the aim of such instruments.
Squier is a sub-brand of Fender, we find the classic features of a Strat ', ie a vintage style tremolo, a handle end maple with a rosewood fingerboard and 21 frets finally mediums.
3 single coils pickups (Alnico V probably not xD), a 5-way switch, 1 volume knob and two knobs general tone (neck pickup and bridge pickup).
Proponents of the Stratocaster know what I mean
I put 7/10 for the types of features, not for the quality ^ ^
UTILIZATION
Contrary to what the price may foreshadow, the handle is a …Read moreA guitar very "cheap" Squier by Fender made in China. This is not reassuring, but at least we are not sure of going broke, and it is precisely the aim of such instruments.
Squier is a sub-brand of Fender, we find the classic features of a Strat ', ie a vintage style tremolo, a handle end maple with a rosewood fingerboard and 21 frets finally mediums.
3 single coils pickups (Alnico V probably not xD), a 5-way switch, 1 volume knob and two knobs general tone (neck pickup and bridge pickup).
Proponents of the Stratocaster know what I mean
I put 7/10 for the types of features, not for the quality ^ ^
UTILIZATION
Contrary to what the price may foreshadow, the handle is a Highway: from rips or fatigue or a lack of frets. No complaints! Regarding the physical details, the body is super light, and you can play long hours standing in play without tiring, more the shape does not interfere with the game sitting or standing. A super good place for a guitar at this price.
The handle with only 21 boxes, it is not done for a dazzling solo play even if its form does not empêcherais. That said, you can reach easily the last boxes and cutting does not interfere.
Now for the combination vibrato / mechanical (the black point of this guitar). I would be frank, consider vibrato as a "plus" as an aesthetic and functional accessory not otherwise you will spend your life as a guitarist in the re-tuning and tearing your hair ^ ^. The tuners hold pretty well if you do not touch the vibrato, and then to give a very slight effect vibrant, but not anymore! Regarding the bends it's better, but avoid putting too many strings "light" to keep the best outfit in agreement.
This kind of guitar is (probably) not made to spend hours in fine tuning, I would say that easily gets the best possible sound with a guitar in less than 100 €: you plug and play.
I put 7 also, because of mechanical. Otherwise, the handle does not suffer from any defect for 88 €.
For more information about the sound, see below =)!
SOUNDS
The Strat is an extremely versatile guitar, I can find one that suits her easily.
I play with a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe tube and a multi-effects pedal VOX with a 12AX7 pre-amp, so it helps!
Quick summary of the sounds obtained by microphones:
Bridge pickup only: It is acute, it is on, and with a good amp you get necessarily the right sound. Usable for many styles. Becomes really cool with a little crunch, overdrive and even a big, but too messy with high saturations.
Middle + bridge pickup: THE funky sound reference! I find it surprisingly good on this guitar. We can add a slight crunch to the electric blues, but OUT OF QUESTION TO PLAY WITH DISTORTION.
Middle pickup Personality very low, reacted very badly to saturation. However you use it on a little rhythm to accompany the singing in the style of an acoustic.
+ Neck pickup Middle: Another funky sound to the lower pitch. I do not use hardly any, so I can not really say what it looks like ^ ^
Neck pickup only: The highlight of this guitar. Output level and sound quality superior to others, and it is a pleasure to play solo or blues licks with this microphone.
I prefer the neck pickup, but other positions are also friendly. Obviously this is because I have good equipment next. Otherwise, sounds must be terrible :/
I put 8/10 because with equipment like mine, the sound is simply great.
OVERALL OPINION
I bought it at Thomann there are more than 3 years and I had never tried before Strat. But once there, I loved it right away, even if it's a total beginner guitar. This is the kind of guitar for punk, one branch and you can play, but it can be used for something else if you look a little overboard ...
Its price, versatility and ease of play are its greatest strengths, and for a beginner, that's what matters most. In contrast, mechanical Suck and vibrato was really not necessary.
The price / quality ratio is good (buying on the internet then this is normal ^ ^), but well over € 100 in store.
With experience, I would do that choice. This was my second electric guitar and I would certainly have had to buy a better guitar, even if the only purpose was to learn about guitars 3 single pickups.
Ultimately, this is a quite good guitar for beginners to experience your DIY skills on an instrument and cheap grandstanding in concert ^ ^
Today it has over the micro environment, and I play only on the neck position. I painted the shield in black and I put a sticker "PLAY LOUD" (this has also become the name). She looks great, and there's a good chance that I lean on it to improve it and make it an instrument of good quality by changing the mechanical and microphones!See less40 - phil77Published on 03/15/12 at 06:13 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Made in China
UTILIZATION
see below
SOUNDS
see below
OVERALL OPINION
Hello, for the price, this guitar is a small killing ... While the woods are not very good, but the guitar sounds good and has a good sustain. The pickups have a lot of presence and energy, this is the most surprising, she did not blush at the comparison with my other strats (one of 79 US with microphones and a recent rise in US 95 Duncan antiquity ...).
The hardware is okay but the Squier standard, which means that we can not replace the bridge for an American model because the distances are tighter in Squier and the screw holes do not match. That said the bridge-vibrato is correct and w…Read moreMade in China
UTILIZATION
see below
SOUNDS
see below
OVERALL OPINION
Hello, for the price, this guitar is a small killing ... While the woods are not very good, but the guitar sounds good and has a good sustain. The pickups have a lot of presence and energy, this is the most surprising, she did not blush at the comparison with my other strats (one of 79 US with microphones and a recent rise in US 95 Duncan antiquity ...).
The hardware is okay but the Squier standard, which means that we can not replace the bridge for an American model because the distances are tighter in Squier and the screw holes do not match. That said the bridge-vibrato is correct and works fine once set. The weakness lies in the mechanical, unreliable but it is possible to replace. The nut hangs a bit when using the vibrato, but you can lubricate the grooves (with a graphite grease for example) or even slightly to correct the problem. At that price, no miracle in regard to the violin, the knockouts of embedding microphones are sloppy, so you get a "stoned-pool" made in a hurry. The same goes for the handle to get high, not very "clean", but once the guitar rising, it is invisible and inconsequential. The maple neck is pretty cheap, however the key rosewood is very correct and well done is shrinking. The touch is nice, fairly accurate intonation and the action can be set low enough without problem frieze. The body is made of an unidentifiable wood (basswood glued?) Given the opaque lacquer that covers it, but is very light and sounds good. Note, the thickness of the body is slightly lower than that of a Strat "standard", which reduces the guitar and has undoubtedly enabled Squier savings. Finally, a good guitar, which sounds great on a good amp. Nothing to say at this price ...See less30 - Anonymous
very good guitar!
Published on 01/18/12 at 06:08 (This content has been automatically translated from French)-Made in China
-Vibrato
-3 Single coil pickups
-Rosewood
-Color Sunburst
UTILIZATION
-The handle is very nice
Ergonomics-perfect to play sitting down, (rounded to the legs, it's stupid, but try to play down with a flying V or IV rocket !...); bisot on the upper body very convenient stick his arm close strings and scratch easily (without the arm bothered by an uncomfortable angle like a good half-case example !...)
Like all guitarists practicing at home for hours sitting on the corner of his bed or his couch. this guitar is not too heavy, it was much against you, even a telecaster is not as comfortable ...
We get a good sound easily (knobs all thoroughly posistion pi…Read more-Made in China
-Vibrato
-3 Single coil pickups
-Rosewood
-Color Sunburst
UTILIZATION
-The handle is very nice
Ergonomics-perfect to play sitting down, (rounded to the legs, it's stupid, but try to play down with a flying V or IV rocket !...); bisot on the upper body very convenient stick his arm close strings and scratch easily (without the arm bothered by an uncomfortable angle like a good half-case example !...)
Like all guitarists practicing at home for hours sitting on the corner of his bed or his couch. this guitar is not too heavy, it was much against you, even a telecaster is not as comfortable ...
We get a good sound easily (knobs all thoroughly posistion pickup + center for a more funk / fusion or micro center position + neck for a more blues / Parfaiterock.
SOUNDS
Perfect for rock and roll, to the shadows ...
I use this guitar with its relatively clear with two amplifiers in series, (a Novanex Wildcat 65w amp with reverb + Tex 100w 60's with a 2x12).
Two vintage amps, one with a more in low and the second largest in the crystalline treble, a subtle adjustment of the two amplifiers can have a friendly and well pleasing to the ear with a nice sense of stereo.
I use a pedal Danelectro Reel Echo Effect (+ reveb donf in amps) that simulates the tape echoes of time: mix knobs at noon, repeats at noon, they warble on + Low-end-quarter (gives the impression of having two guitars and flanger, but not too much of it, but this effect discreet and lightweight).
I tried this guitar on a tube amp with a big distortion, I unplugged the guitar after a few seconds, it's really not his ...
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for a month and I have other guitars, I came across it by chance in a consignment shop, I liked the color and the handle also (and especially its price), after 2 minutes over Scratch It convinced me right away, very enjoyable to play.
I compared it to my Fender Telecaster, which costs much more and I Prefair the sound of the Squier, I find it also easier to play (no need to bar pressing as a patient, for example) to learn, c is really ideal, it does not put you off, the agreements go gently on the strings, and no more chklonks chkwings, but happiness for your little fingers!
It has a very balanced, the handle did not move (it dates from 2003), very flat and very parallel strings from top to bottom of the handle and I like to just over 1 mm or frets.
It could easily bleuffer his world on a studio recording, the sound is really clean and melodic.
In short, I came across a super model! if I had to make one or two criticisms would be the lack of power pickups (guitar therefore not recommended for the Havy metal), some frets that exceed a hair ass, but that will still lack a nice painted on the blaffard round wood color.
I remake that choice without hesitation, I highly recommend to both beginners and more advanced wanting a second guitar.
I have a real micro US central stratum that I'm going up soon, this kustomisation should suffice.See less10 - Inferos :aime2:Published on 04/11/04 at 06:47 (This content has been automatically translated from French)H What you think that is a squier (plus a low-end (as seen already squier c ba-end I will not say ....)) then in a small Japanese factory.
as freight k it takes to be disgusted with scratches electric ...
Vibrato (on mine imposible to put !!!!!!!!!!)
the same knob ke a REAL stratocaster
although almost one part of the guitar handle almost pleasant!
UTILIZATION
Access to Acute is correct (c is a stratovolcano in the form (certainly it was a good rgime but ...))
expect it gets interesting (do you get a good sound easy?) sound good but c koi of shit is a micro burst so they are for and the body must be done with the rest of his dead dog so much is bad!
SOUNDS
Re…Read moreH What you think that is a squier (plus a low-end (as seen already squier c ba-end I will not say ....)) then in a small Japanese factory.
as freight k it takes to be disgusted with scratches electric ...
Vibrato (on mine imposible to put !!!!!!!!!!)
the same knob ke a REAL stratocaster
although almost one part of the guitar handle almost pleasant!
UTILIZATION
Access to Acute is correct (c is a stratovolcano in the form (certainly it was a good rgime but ...))
expect it gets interesting (do you get a good sound easy?) sound good but c koi of shit is a micro burst so they are for and the body must be done with the rest of his dead dog so much is bad!
SOUNDS
Read above and dduire that this guitar is not a guitar such a piece of wood without the vagement Ebocha parsonnalit nothing without ... is the default if everything that can be criticized for a guitar! ...
OVERALL OPINION
For a year I am the unfortunate owner of that piece of dead wood ...
I have the pay 175euro (g thinking fair well soon realized my mistake ...) c 175 euro is already too ...
report quality price and most of all his innexistant SENS L ARNAQUE.mais good must see the cot of good things at least we have a scratch which is certainly no one but us has a true prpare scraping with a as the true sound it will be happiness, but for the moment ....See less110 - yoTrakkz
great starter
Published on 10/11/11 at 15:07Ive played guitar for probably around 5years now, and ive also played quite a number if higher-end guitars. The "Bullet Strat" from Squire is probably one of the best that I have had my hands on (Literally) The pickups had a little noise to them, and i knew this going in, but i had a friend who had one identical to the one i bought (brown sunburst). He changed the pickups and it took care of the problem, although dumping an additional 100 bucks to the note I left it alone and played it "as is" and delt with it.
UTILIZATION
From the comfort in your hands to the smooth action, to the signature "Strat" sound, I believe this is a great guitar all around even though im still early in m…Read moreIve played guitar for probably around 5years now, and ive also played quite a number if higher-end guitars. The "Bullet Strat" from Squire is probably one of the best that I have had my hands on (Literally) The pickups had a little noise to them, and i knew this going in, but i had a friend who had one identical to the one i bought (brown sunburst). He changed the pickups and it took care of the problem, although dumping an additional 100 bucks to the note I left it alone and played it "as is" and delt with it.
UTILIZATION
From the comfort in your hands to the smooth action, to the signature "Strat" sound, I believe this is a great guitar all around even though im still early in my guitar playing career.
SOUNDS
sounds great, couldnt ask for more out of one of my first guitars!
OVERALL OPINION
Overall, if your looking for a guitar to start out on or to give to you kids this is the one. When i first got this guitar it use to buzz and pop really bad when you would touch anything metal. This was caused from lack of shielding. actually there was no shielding inside i opened it up and it was just bare wood. however with a roll of aluminum foil tape from the local hardware store and three hours later when i plugged it back in there was absolutely no buzz or pop at all except for when you touch the actual pickup slug itself. this now a amazing sounding guitar. my only complaint is that when turned to the bridge pickup it tends to get way too hot and can pickup sound coming out of the speaker and squeal. the selector probably should be replaced because of when selecting a single pickup (neck, middle, or bridge position) it tends to hum a little more then the other slotsSee less00 - opeth2057Published on 06/24/04 at 14:52 (This content has been automatically translated from French)A stratocaster! (Basic course ...)
3 micros simple
5-way switch
Tone volume control (3 pots)
UTILIZATION
As I said before, it's a stratocaster, so the handle is big enough, the grip is pleasant
the shape is the same as "real" stratocaster
ACCESS is acute ais
SOUNDS
It is a basic guitar for beginners.
better to start with a guitar 200 euros (quality of trs average) than a guitar through a 1000 euros which will be a misnomer because there knows anything.
I advise to beginners, amateurs of his clean (which is his strong point).
those looking for a fat will rev faster due as I t after a few months (rather choose a double guitar pickups).
OVERALL OPINI…Read moreA stratocaster! (Basic course ...)
3 micros simple
5-way switch
Tone volume control (3 pots)
UTILIZATION
As I said before, it's a stratocaster, so the handle is big enough, the grip is pleasant
the shape is the same as "real" stratocaster
ACCESS is acute ais
SOUNDS
It is a basic guitar for beginners.
better to start with a guitar 200 euros (quality of trs average) than a guitar through a 1000 euros which will be a misnomer because there knows anything.
I advise to beginners, amateurs of his clean (which is his strong point).
those looking for a fat will rev faster due as I t after a few months (rather choose a double guitar pickups).
OVERALL OPINION
I do not regret my purchase, however, remains as a guitar to sound right.See less00 - futfut3dPublished on 11/08/07 at 19:07 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Made in Japan
21 frets, 3 single micro brief description in the rest of the Fender!
UTILIZATION
Channel enjoyable
Accs carrment easy to acute (compare les paul)
Ben is a start so it's super comfortable!
Sounds good.
SOUNDS
Yes for rock and blues styles, funk is also the big sound of the les paul
Marshall VS100 amp
I do not play with that in the almost clear sound, clean, properly sustain
Sound ... medium without hsitation position, although with a little bluesy roundness.
OVERALL OPINION
Since July 2007
History: possdant an Epiphone Les Paul I was looking for something DIFFERENT, a friend of possde a REAL Fender Stratocaster and I foun…Read moreMade in Japan
21 frets, 3 single micro brief description in the rest of the Fender!
UTILIZATION
Channel enjoyable
Accs carrment easy to acute (compare les paul)
Ben is a start so it's super comfortable!
Sounds good.
SOUNDS
Yes for rock and blues styles, funk is also the big sound of the les paul
Marshall VS100 amp
I do not play with that in the almost clear sound, clean, properly sustain
Sound ... medium without hsitation position, although with a little bluesy roundness.
OVERALL OPINION
Since July 2007
History: possdant an Epiphone Les Paul I was looking for something DIFFERENT, a friend of possde a REAL Fender Stratocaster and I found the position comfortable and nice clear sound trs.
I make my guitar store and I see it in white ... Rvlation ca be that l!
Look at the price 150 (joint with tax!) Told me to hop on trying.
And PAF ... on the ass: my god it sounds good ... and yet the boxes on his mdiocrit go around the net.
I guarantee you that I tried (I possde for that matter) sounds very hyper ... The friend who has not come back strat USD in the middle position (the best my taste) and my teacher is also scratching carrment it sounds good ... Y aurait'il specimens of rare squier that are worth ... Must believe that yes!
10 because at that price it's a big surprise in esprant not reconsider my decision in a few months (like the knob or something or other!)See less10 - AnonymousPublished on 10/25/05 at 12:36 (This content has been automatically translated from French)_ Manufactures in Asia
_ 21 frets, 3 single unmarked pickups (the pickups have a trs pa sound good ...)
_ Start type bridge which
_ Rglages: 1 volume, 2 tone (requires stratocaster)
_ Handle normal
UTILIZATION
_ Asser enjoyable round
_ Accs easy to acute
_ Not too heavy, for the cons have to look for a little when even pasque ben mics are better, even with a good amp c dfois complicated ... nammoins for beginners c pa tro mal (by not count against the bear more than a year max, pasque exprience with the guitar following more)
SOUNDS
For now it suits me, although I think the change in a year (its been 4 months that I have and I have yet to find sub) Paske fo…Read more_ Manufactures in Asia
_ 21 frets, 3 single unmarked pickups (the pickups have a trs pa sound good ...)
_ Start type bridge which
_ Rglages: 1 volume, 2 tone (requires stratocaster)
_ Handle normal
UTILIZATION
_ Asser enjoyable round
_ Accs easy to acute
_ Not too heavy, for the cons have to look for a little when even pasque ben mics are better, even with a good amp c dfois complicated ... nammoins for beginners c pa tro mal (by not count against the bear more than a year max, pasque exprience with the guitar following more)
SOUNDS
For now it suits me, although I think the change in a year (its been 4 months that I have and I have yet to find sub) Paske for solos it dcroche Total c we see that it's a squier, not a fender, low-end and more importantly ... I played with a micro cube roland amp at home, I go into a group so buying a 100 W Marshall probanlement in ^ ^ the sound is when you get even less satisfactory to have 15 years of experience, I scratched the BPS is for beginners!
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for 4 months now, I like it this guitar despite his default, but I'll buy a Fender Stratocaster HSS (humbucker in the bridge position it will hurt! ^ ^) I had tried another one from the guitar, the price quality ratio accptable Paske ben c ben c considering the price this normal to have the quality. Now I do not think I would do might be not that choice and I rflchirais a little longer, I tried to other models, other brands ...See less10 - King Loudness
Great for a beginner
Published on 08/10/11 at 20:49These guitars were recently introduced by Squier as a slightly lower market guitar for those who weren't quite ready to spring for a Squier Affinity Pak or a Standard series Strat. It looks and feels very much like an awesome 60s era Stratocaster. It features all the classic appointments of a Strat such as the double cutaway body, maple neck with rosewood fretboard and 21 frets, 3 single coil pickups with volume and two tone controls, as well as a 5 way selector switch for the pickups, fulcrum tremolo bridge and the classic Strat styling all around. These guitars are made in China and sell for about $100 new so obviously the quality of the parts won't be quite to the level of other high end…Read moreThese guitars were recently introduced by Squier as a slightly lower market guitar for those who weren't quite ready to spring for a Squier Affinity Pak or a Standard series Strat. It looks and feels very much like an awesome 60s era Stratocaster. It features all the classic appointments of a Strat such as the double cutaway body, maple neck with rosewood fretboard and 21 frets, 3 single coil pickups with volume and two tone controls, as well as a 5 way selector switch for the pickups, fulcrum tremolo bridge and the classic Strat styling all around. These guitars are made in China and sell for about $100 new so obviously the quality of the parts won't be quite to the level of other high end guitars, but for what it is it has a decent feature-set.
UTILIZATION
These guitars are quite light in their construction, so they're easy for a beginner to hold and grasp, and they also balance quite well. Picking one up, I was shocked at how easy it was to play right out of the box. I understand that the setup on these is probably hit or miss but I guess I tried a really nice one. The upper fret access on this guitar is fairly good, if not a little bit clunky because of the Strat bolt on heel.
Getting a good tone out of this guitar is surprisingly easy considering how cheap it is. The pickups have a decent sound and it's worlds above many of the el-cheapo Strat copies from about 10 or 15 years ago. I could set it up for bluesier textures and it worked well, and then I added some gain and it was a decent facsimile of Yngwie or other shredders. Cool!
SOUNDS
I've tried this guitar through various cheaper Fender practice amps as well as some higher end tube rigs (Mesa, Orange, etc) and was very impressed. This particular white one had a very cool Ritchie Blackmore type vibe to it and a convincingly fat bite that I could've sworn wasn't allowed on a $100 guitar. The clean tones are a little bit weaker than they could be, but that's probably the lower output pickups that are installed here. Where this guitar shone for me was in the mid to higher gain tones doing more SRV and Yngwie type textures. Sure the pickups buzzed and hummed, but underneath all of that was a good clear tone that really shocked me time and time again. The guitar sounded like a proper Strat, which is always something I look for in a facsimile of a popular guitar. The pickups offered a genuine punch and heft that I really associate with a true Strat tone. Excellent.
OVERALL OPINION
All in all I was very impressed with this guitar. I liked it so much that I later acquired a used but mint black model in a trade. It wasn't quite as nice, but it still played well and sounded excellent. Interestingly the cleans were better on the black one I owned whereas the drive tones were superior on the white one that I tried out. For $100 you really can't go wrong. They seem to be set up well out of the box, and I'm sure the shop where you buy it will give it a once over before you walk out with one.See less10 - iamqman
Nahhh I'll pass.
Published on 07/12/11 at 21:36Squire has a huge product line of cheap and affordable guitars. Most of them range for well under $300. This makes it very affordable for kids or beginners guitars players to buy an electric guitar. These guitars are not going to be of the quality or workmanship of an American made fender Stratocaster but they will do the job for someone exploring their skills.
This is the Baltic Blue guitar which has a bit darker color that the standard blue. Still the same build quality. Same wood and specs as the others in this series. This guitar is fit for someone starting out on the electric guitar.
UTILIZATION
Squier Affinity Blue Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar Features:
Contoured…Read moreSquire has a huge product line of cheap and affordable guitars. Most of them range for well under $300. This makes it very affordable for kids or beginners guitars players to buy an electric guitar. These guitars are not going to be of the quality or workmanship of an American made fender Stratocaster but they will do the job for someone exploring their skills.
This is the Baltic Blue guitar which has a bit darker color that the standard blue. Still the same build quality. Same wood and specs as the others in this series. This guitar is fit for someone starting out on the electric guitar.
UTILIZATION
Squier Affinity Blue Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar Features:
Contoured solid alder body
Die-cast tuners
Maple neck
Classic '70s "big" headstock
Vintage 6-screw rocking trem
Rosewood fingerboard
21 frets
3 single-coil pickups
5-way switching
One volume, 2 tone controls
Single-ply white pickguard
SOUNDS
This guitar steps on the same ground as a First Act guitar. The tone of this guitar is well above average, The reason for that is the quality of the pickups. If you put quality pickups in this guitar you would be able to get a much more playable and usable tone from it. The humbucker is not good at all and the single coils have so much buzz and noise that it would make a lot of people be turned off to the electric guitar.
If you must play is at least switch out the pickups. The humbucker is not good at all and the single coils have so much buzz and noise that it would make a lot of people be turned off to the electric guitar. Then you will be more satisfied with the results of your playing. Play in through a decent amp like a Fender twin or Princeton. Let the amp mask some of that terrible tone from this guitar.
OVERALL OPINION
At new these guitars come in at around $180, which isn't a bad price for a guitar for beginners. I would only recommend this guitar to someone exploring their talents or taste of the electric guitar. This isn't not for someone just practicing or whatever. You will not be able to tolerate the feel and sound of this instrument. This is an instrument some parent buys their kid who is trying their hand at music.
See less10 - xav85Published on 04/20/08 at 13:26 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Manufacturing Japan
21 frets, 3 single micro
1 volume + 2 tone 5-way switch.
UTILIZATION
Channel trs enjoyable, and Access in acute very easy.
Trs grip even for "large" fingers
The sound is good for trs guitar in this range l.
Petit point ngatif: it has a tendency to lgre dsaccorder with the Floyd.
SOUNDS
It's perfect my style, knows as well sonn on a piece of blues on rock 'strong'. used with saturation as the Guv'nor or the MXR distortion + and the famous Fuzz ... a rgale!
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for 3 weeks and frankly it's a rgale!
I have not tried other models before that I am the great regular at Deutsche guitar.
Trs qualitprix good valu…Read moreManufacturing Japan
21 frets, 3 single micro
1 volume + 2 tone 5-way switch.
UTILIZATION
Channel trs enjoyable, and Access in acute very easy.
Trs grip even for "large" fingers
The sound is good for trs guitar in this range l.
Petit point ngatif: it has a tendency to lgre dsaccorder with the Floyd.
SOUNDS
It's perfect my style, knows as well sonn on a piece of blues on rock 'strong'. used with saturation as the Guv'nor or the MXR distortion + and the famous Fuzz ... a rgale!
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for 3 weeks and frankly it's a rgale!
I have not tried other models before that I am the great regular at Deutsche guitar.
Trs qualitprix good value, I would do without this choice hsiter!See less00
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