To the untrained eye it is extremely difficult to tell the difference between a Fender and a Squier. In fact, without looking at the headstock, I would challenge even the most experienced guitarist and muso-type to tell the difference. Squier guitars are not just more affordable replicas of their older Fender brothers. This article is a Question and Answer article which aims to answer the most frequently asked questions about the differences between Fender and Squier guitars.
Why do electric guitars by Fender cost more than Squier electric guitars? As a music store worker and longtime guitarist I get to play and mess around with a lot of different types of guitars. From simply looking at a Fender Stratocaster and Squier Stratocaster you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between these 2 types of Stratocaster electric guitars. It is upon further inspection when you can notice the difference. Fender guitars are made with more expensive components, higher quality finishes and are carefully crafted to ensure quality is key. Squier electric guitars are aimed more towards the lower to mid range end of the market, though they are still great guitars, they may not quite suit the standards of pro guitar players.
What is your dream guitar? My dream guitar is by far and away the 50th Anniversary Edition Fender Jaguar. I once had a chance to play on one of these in the shop and it blew me away. It produces a really fat tone that is just perfect for that 70s surf rock style which was all the rage back then. There is a reason why it is my dream guitar, the price. This dream electric guitar can be bought for just under 1,500 pounds. The cheapest price I found on the internet was at SoundsLiveShop.com.
What is the best electric guitar for a beginner? For a beginner it is best to choose a guitar which is sturdy and has a flexible yet solid sound. Something with a distinctly unique sound is not a good starting point as it will pigeon hole the player in to one particular style or genre. I recommend the Squier Mini Strat for children and the Squier Affinity Stratocaster for adults. The Squier Mini Strat is, as the name suggests, a smaller version of the Squier Stratocaster. This lets the learner get to grips easily with the guitar until their hands are big enough to be able to handle a full guitar. Great to build a solid foundation with. The Squier Affinity Stratocaster is a Squier replica of the Fender Strat. It features 3 single coil pickups with 5 way switching and a tremolo to really get to grips with tone alteration.
Having to choose between an electric guitar by Fender or an electric guitars by Squier is not a bad position to be in at all, in fact it is a dilemma in which you cannot lose. If you have the money and are really into your guitars as I am, then just go for the Fender, you will have it for life and will not regret it. So what you may not be able to eat for a week, it will be worth it. For beginners I recommend the Squier, it is a no nonsense electric guitar at a no nonsense price.
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