Very nice instrument! It has the signature Strat sound and a paint job above average for a guitar of this price range. A little darker (more brown-ish) than the pictures but just as beautiful. If you have played the original Fender Stratocaster you'll notice this guitar is much lighter. The body is slightly thinner as well. The two-point bridge is a great improvement from previous Squier models.
But, why this guitar is so less expensive than the Fender model? Well, first of all, the fret job is not great but still above average for a budget guitar. However, it is not hard to DIY the fret job yourself. There are tons of videos on YouTube showing how. The tuning pegs and the five-way switch are very cheap! These accessories are very affordable and easy to replace. So I'm considering replacing them really soon. The pickups are ceramic ones, which is not top-notch but they have an excellent sound. But if you intend to make that heavy fat sound, like Stevie Ray Vaughan, you surely will need to install some alnico pickups.
Finally, my guitar is "Made in China", not "Made in Indonesia" like the picture.
Otherwise is an excellent guitar for the price. A clear improvement from previous Squire Affinity models. It is budget, but yet "Fender" enough for your enjoyment!
UPDATE: I installed locking tuners on this guitar. Quick and inexpensive mod made a huge difference! Highly recommend!
| Product Dimensions | 86.36 x 38.1 x 10.16 cm; 4.54 kg |
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| Item model number | 378152547 |
| Back material | Maple Wood, Poplar Wood |
| Body Material | Maple |
| Colour Name | Sienna Sunburst |
| Compatible Devices | Guitar |
| Fretboard material | Maple Wood |
| Guitar pickup configuration | Combination |
| Scale length | 25.5 |
| String Material | Poplar |
| Top Material | Maple Wood |
| Neck material type | Maple |
| Number of strings | 6 |
| Guitar bridge system | Tremolo |
| Item Weight | 4.54 kg |
