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Published on 08/19/14 at 10:30Configuration classic strat, 3 pickups with 5-way switch, 1 volume, 2 tone, 1manche 22 frets, maple fingerboard (available in rosewood), basswood body I think.
I think the finish is not really entry level, a very nice surprise on that side.
UTILIZATION
The interface is very nice, you will soon feel at home. Access to acute is very easy, the handle is very comfortable. It is light.
It's really easy to play, no surprises.
Quite easy to sound good is obtained. The settings are fairly simple.
SOUNDS
Tried several amps transistors (vox VT20 +, marshall MG100, Peavey ...).
I use it for blues or rock. The metal is prohibited.
I find the sound of microphones base is quite nice. However, they lack a bit of bite. The sound is very clean and against specific enough. The cleans are pretty nice, the sound is quite warm and round. But their output level to the confines distos or Crunches enough softs. I replaced pretty quickly by overwound GFS (about 60 €).
It is with these pickups that I could appreciate the guitar at its fair value. The sound is much closer to the sound fender. Their high level of output allows them to consider the rock without any problems, but did go down to the metal (at the same time it's not too vocation of strat).
The sound is great for, jazz blues, rock, going to hard rock. I put 7 for micro base but with the GFS I would put 9
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for 3 years now. I'm bassist and I was looking for a guitar to make me happy to play on occasion without ruining me. And on that side it's mission accomplished. I tried a few Squier before buying (up to 2 times more expensive), and I really fell for this model. With microphones base was a very good guitar for those who want to start on the right foot, with proper violin and a very nice ergonomics. Replacing pickups brings a real plus.
I had the opportunity to play an American Strat recently and without saying it is the same level, I think the valley and blues do not blush.
Would recommend to anyone wanting to acquire a first strat! Considering the price it's a shame to pass by without at least trying. This is in my opinion a very good alternative to Squier.
I think the finish is not really entry level, a very nice surprise on that side.
UTILIZATION
The interface is very nice, you will soon feel at home. Access to acute is very easy, the handle is very comfortable. It is light.
It's really easy to play, no surprises.
Quite easy to sound good is obtained. The settings are fairly simple.
SOUNDS
Tried several amps transistors (vox VT20 +, marshall MG100, Peavey ...).
I use it for blues or rock. The metal is prohibited.
I find the sound of microphones base is quite nice. However, they lack a bit of bite. The sound is very clean and against specific enough. The cleans are pretty nice, the sound is quite warm and round. But their output level to the confines distos or Crunches enough softs. I replaced pretty quickly by overwound GFS (about 60 €).
It is with these pickups that I could appreciate the guitar at its fair value. The sound is much closer to the sound fender. Their high level of output allows them to consider the rock without any problems, but did go down to the metal (at the same time it's not too vocation of strat).
The sound is great for, jazz blues, rock, going to hard rock. I put 7 for micro base but with the GFS I would put 9
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for 3 years now. I'm bassist and I was looking for a guitar to make me happy to play on occasion without ruining me. And on that side it's mission accomplished. I tried a few Squier before buying (up to 2 times more expensive), and I really fell for this model. With microphones base was a very good guitar for those who want to start on the right foot, with proper violin and a very nice ergonomics. Replacing pickups brings a real plus.
I had the opportunity to play an American Strat recently and without saying it is the same level, I think the valley and blues do not blush.
Would recommend to anyone wanting to acquire a first strat! Considering the price it's a shame to pass by without at least trying. This is in my opinion a very good alternative to Squier.