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Model: Squier by Fender Bullet Stratocaster Beginner Hard Tail Electric Guitar - Black
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With its fixed bridge, this is a good guitar for the price for someone just starting out. Remember, never buy a tremolo bridge guitar for a new guitarist.
These days, there are quite a few guitars in this price range. Generally speaking, entry level guitars like this are much better than they used to be. The entry-level squier strats used to be quite terrible. These days they are much better because more of the process is automated.
That being said, I can't believe bullet strats cost $199 now. That is crazy.
You should expect these guitars to be similar to all the other guitars in the sub-$150 price range. This is generally: wood parts good, finish acceptable, hardware of low quality, finish work to be minimal and setup to be totally inconsistent. Of course, they should be playable as-is. A good setup will often make them much better though.
It is a great option for someone who wants to find out if the guitar is right for them and not spend a lot of money. They are also great for someone who is wants a good base for a project guitar.
They are also great for someone who is wants a good base for a project guitar.
Great point on project guitar! You can buy pre-wired pick guards with excellent pickups and professional pots and switches and all you need to do with a strat is solder two wires for the output jack.
Best to try to wrap your mind around the $70 guitars we are seeing now from reputable sellers are not less quality only because they are just $70 or less total. I know; you see high prices and it would seem impossible. It's not.
Two things. Anything unfixable or just not liked by you then you send it back. Do research first and find real recent customer reports first.
Secondly, all guitars and that includes expensive shipped guitars need something setup better and this is not typically more to do on $70 guitars. And it may be better; according to actual reports. The exception is you may forgo any slick deal and buy a store custom prepped guitar. A lot of your wasted cash.
That's silly IMHO; because a first time complete setup is easy and fun. Watch a video and just do it. Charge your friends if they don't.
A word on tinkering: Upgrades are fun; but not necessary. Many who planned to use parts from the ~$70 guitars finally don't disassemble; because they are that nice. Even coming with polished frets.
And here's the thing about preferences. You may want more or less polishing, for one example. If you get a $70 that's easy to make the most playable and to your exact preference; then get out of your head and count your blessings.
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That being said, I can't believe bullet strats cost $199 now. That is crazy.
You should expect these guitars to be similar to all the other guitars in the sub-$150 price range. This is generally: wood parts good, finish acceptable, hardware of low quality, finish work to be minimal and setup to be totally inconsistent. Of course, they should be playable as-is. A good setup will often make them much better though.
It is a great option for someone who wants to find out if the guitar is right for them and not spend a lot of money. They are also great for someone who is wants a good base for a project guitar.
Two things. Anything unfixable or just not liked by you then you send it back. Do research first and find real recent customer reports first.
Secondly, all guitars and that includes expensive shipped guitars need something setup better and this is not typically more to do on $70 guitars. And it may be better; according to actual reports. The exception is you may forgo any slick deal and buy a store custom prepped guitar. A lot of your wasted cash.
That's silly IMHO; because a first time complete setup is easy and fun. Watch a video and just do it. Charge your friends if they don't.
A word on tinkering: Upgrades are fun; but not necessary. Many who planned to use parts from the ~$70 guitars finally don't disassemble; because they are that nice. Even coming with polished frets.
And here's the thing about preferences. You may want more or less polishing, for one example. If you get a $70 that's easy to make the most playable and to your exact preference; then get out of your head and count your blessings.
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