Fender Squier by Fender Bullet Stratocaster Beginner Hard Tail Electric Guitar - Black, Right Handed

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The Classic Vibe range of guitars from Squier continues to impress us with its build quality, looks and overall feel. The body of this guitar is made of Pine - something we’ve not seen since Fender’s early days - and its these touches, along with features like the 2-colour burst and Narrow Tall frets, that give the CV ‘50s Strat a killer vintage vibe and style. After Squier's success in Japan, those aforementioned Japanese copies had begun flooding the European and US markets. After introducing Squier to the European market, Fender decided to import Squier guitars into the US in the mid-'80s, and it worked. Although some Japanese copies are still sought after, Squier took over as the number one budget option, and it's stayed that way ever since.

I highly recommend this for children mostly because it looks and feels like a Stracosater, and kids somehow interested in music have probably seen Stratocaster guitars plenty of times in music videos and TV concerts. Because they will recognize it, and because its stylish looks, it’s an instantly attractive guitar for children that can also feel very comfortable on small hands. For the price range, I commend this as a well-rounded guitar offering great value for the money. It’s quite rare to find guitars with similar prices that feature such great tones and qualities as the Squier alternatives. You may think bridges are complete (and this is a quite sensitive bridge), you’ll soon find how easy it is to use. Here, let me give you a video example of how to use a tremolo bridge: Overall, the tone is good and the guitar has a surprising amount of features. As for the buzz, you may find ways to handle this issue.

A Squier Stratocaster is the most affordable way to experience the iconic electric guitar’s crisp, articulate tone, inviting playability and sleek retro-futuristic looks. Beginner and amateur guitar players are very much like this: more than searching for the best guitar they can afford, they want something that feels easy and light on their hands. It’s a plus if the instrument also sounds good and something that can grow as you grow. Something you can even improve as you go along your musical journey. This HSS configuration can give you a little bit more versatility and a bit more power necessary for grittier genres.

There are some qualms and questions surrounding the build quality of guitars made in the Far East over those made in the US and Mexico - and while those qualms may have been entirely valid five to ten years ago, nowadays, not so much. We’d argue, in fact, that if you spend Squier money on a guitar made in the US, it wouldn’t be that great - as the cost of labour and manufacturing would bump up the price of a cheap guitar considerably. Fender acquired the Squier brand in 1965. By 1982, Fender rebranded Squier as started using the subsidiary as a way to produce low-cost guitars and basses following the same Fender designs. The features of the guitars within these ranges are pretty similar, all in all. If you're comparing the models which exist in both the Bullet and Affinity series', then the specs are pretty much the same. One thing I’d change about the Bullet Strat is its nut, which already looks like it’s about to break. When people compare Fender and Squier guitars they usually say Fender sounds better because is pricier. However, people are usually unaware a Squier guitar can have a fatter price tag than a Fender.Both the feel and the tone of an Affinity Stratocaster is closer than the Bullets to real Fender guitars. The Affinity series of guitars is also the cheapest Squier offering to feature a full-depth, full weight body – and the difference this makes is huge. The tones you'd expect to hear from a Strat or Tele are there in abundance, and especially when paired with some gain, life feels pretty good when playing one. For the money – still well within the 'budget' price range – we're thoroughly impressed.

All Squier Bullet Special guitars were made in Indonesia at the Cort factory. The serial numbers start with IC followed by two digits that designate the year the guitar was made. The remaining digits indicate month of production, color, and sequence. IC02xxxxxxx indicates a guitar made in 2002. [5] [ unreliable source?] Bullet Strings [ edit ] Aside from those few shortcomings, the Squier Bullet Stratocaster is a solid electric guitar in most ways.The Squier Bullet Stratocaster HT HSS is also an affordable and versatile instrument of the Bullet series, as the Bullet series is designed for amateur guitar players on a budget. On the downside, basswood is not very sturdy, which means it can scratch, bend, and break if you’re not careful. Some sound purists say it might affect negatively the clarity of mid and high-end tones, but I believe tonewoods don’t actually alter the tone as much as we think. Here’s an interesting tip: many professionals have invested in the Squier Bullet series so they can smash it in public for a ripping show. So that means it has a good enough tone to play live and, if you have the money and the guts, it’s cheap enough to destroy on the stage and impress the fans.