populariconian | Staff posted May 31, 2025 12:04 AM
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populariconian | Staff posted May 31, 2025 12:04 AM
Squier FSR Stratocaster H Electric Guitar $189 + Free S/H
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If he's just into rock or pop or whatever, maybe a squier strat SSH or acoustic guitar might be better.
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I listen to indie pop/rock the most now and almost nobody is playing on the bridge. It's all about the warm sound of the neck pickup. Clean amp with warm tones. When I practice at home I'm typically using my Stratocaster with neck pickup only 99% of the time. The standard bridge pickup on a Strat is terrible.
When I play my Les Paul though for rock/metal I use the bridge 99% of the time for those songs. The neck sounds terrible. This type of music is all about a cranked amp or drive pedals and the bridge.
In general, I completely disagree with anyone just buying someone a random guitar. I think that the guitar should basically choose the player. You shouldn't get a guitar unless it jumps out at you and you feel you have to have it.
Is the vibe important? Yes. But pictures of other players with guitars can give you that'. If he likes the way this guitar looks, I can't imagine a problem. When starting out, a player needs one good sound ... not endless pickup combinations. In fact, probably the simpler the better. Understanding the pickup selection options, uses for the volume and tone knob, etc., is great. But it is fairly advanced players who are really using those things a lot.
Swapping the pickup for an invader also unnecessary. You will not hear much difference when playing with distortion anyway.
It's not that fantastic a deal, one third off. Selling these at around cost, seems like.
I also suggest lessons and having the guitar action set up by a guitar shop. It makes a difference. Also finger exercises and fret ease. Consider a gig bag too. Lots of YouTube videos for beginners. Good luck and be supportive! If he sticks with it his success will be your reward!
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