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populariconian | Staff posted May 31, 2025 12:04 AM
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Squier FSR Stratocaster H Electric Guitar $189 + Free S/H

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Model: Squier FSR Affinity Series Stratocaster H Electric Guitar, Laurel, Surf Green

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May 31, 2025 12:16 AM
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grendel20May 31, 2025 12:16 AM
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Basically the cheapo version of the Tom Delonge strat, You'd have to swap the stock humbucker for a seymour duncan invader.
May 31, 2025 12:29 AM
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ElatedOstrich5190May 31, 2025 12:29 AM
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Quote from grendel20 :
Basically the cheapo version of the Tom Delonge strat, You'd have to swap the stock humbucker for a seymour duncan invader.
An EMG 81 or 81X would also be a good option, not a match to the Delonge version though. Assuming there's space for the battery. The EMGs come with the output jack, wiring, and pots so you'd get a full electronics upgrade.
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May 31, 2025 12:45 AM
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heureuse826May 31, 2025 12:45 AM
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Quote from ElatedOstrich5190 :
An EMG 81 or 81X would also be a good option, not a match to the Delonge version though. Assuming there's space for the battery. The EMGs come with the output jack, wiring, and pots so you'd get a full electronics upgrade.
Our son wanted an electric, he is a basic beginner, this would be his first electric guitar. Do you guys suggest I get it for him? Thank you
May 31, 2025 12:45 AM
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heureuse826May 31, 2025 12:45 AM
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Quote from grendel20 :
Basically the cheapo version of the Tom Delonge strat, You'd have to swap the stock humbucker for a seymour duncan invader.
Our son wanted an electric, he is a basic beginner, this would be his first electric guitar. Do you guys suggest I get it for him? Thank you
May 31, 2025 01:05 AM
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mwbarrett85May 31, 2025 01:05 AM
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Quote from heureuse826 :
Our son wanted an electric, he is a basic beginner, this would be his first electric guitar. Do you guys suggest I get it for him? Thank you
Honestly, personally, no. This guitar only has a bridge pickup, while fine, there's so many guitars that have bridge and neck pickups so he can mess with his tone etc. just take him to the local guitar shop and see what jumps out at him.
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May 31, 2025 02:54 AM
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grendel20May 31, 2025 02:54 AM
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Quote from heureuse826 :
Our son wanted an electric, he is a basic beginner, this would be his first electric guitar. Do you guys suggest I get it for him? Thank you
If he's a blink 182 fan, 100% get it for him.

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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May 31, 2025 09:20 PM
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str1pesrulesMay 31, 2025 09:20 PM
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Quote from mwbarrett85 :
Honestly, personally, no. This guitar only has a bridge pickup, while fine, there's so many guitars that have bridge and neck pickups so he can mess with his tone etc. just take him to the local guitar shop and see what jumps out at him.
agreed. get your son a guitar with bridge and neck pickup. much more versatile.
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Jun 01, 2025 05:06 AM
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Shake-N-BakeJun 01, 2025 05:06 AM
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Quote from heureuse826 :
Our son wanted an electric, he is a basic beginner, this would be his first electric guitar. Do you guys suggest I get it for him? Thank you
Contrary to what the other people are saying about looking for a guitar with a neck and bridge pickup, I'm going to say get him this. Most people don't use anything other than the bridge pickup. I have multiple guitars with 2-3 pickups and I don't ever use any pickup other than the bridge. I've been playing for over 25 years, and have zero interest in the sound you get from the neck pickup. I also have an actual Tom DeLonge Strat, that only has one pickup like this. It's my most used guitar, even though I have much more expensive ones. Every beginner I've ever known hasn't bothered with anything other than the bridge pickup.
Last edited by Shake-N-Bake May 31, 2025 at 10:08 PM.
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Jun 01, 2025 01:41 PM
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TonyT1064Jun 01, 2025 01:41 PM
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Quote from heureuse826 :
Our son wanted an electric, he is a basic beginner, this would be his first electric guitar. Do you guys suggest I get it for him? Thank you
Another comment said go to a guitar store to try multiple guitars and you would be wise to take that advice. Never ever buy a beginner a guitar they have never tested or played. If it isn't a good fit for them the most likely outcome is they don't have fun or get frustrated and quit.
Jun 01, 2025 01:51 PM
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everica1Jun 01, 2025 01:51 PM
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Quote from Shake-N-Bake :
Contrary to what the other people are saying about looking for a guitar with a neck and bridge pickup, I'm going to say get him this. Most people don't use anything other than the bridge pickup. I have multiple guitars with 2-3 pickups and I don't ever use any pickup other than the bridge. I've been playing for over 25 years, and have zero interest in the sound you get from the neck pickup. I also have an actual Tom DeLonge Strat, that only has one pickup like this. It's my most used guitar, even though I have much more expensive ones. Every beginner I've ever known hasn't bothered with anything other than the bridge pickup.
Completely depends on the kind of music you want to make and the guitar you have.

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.
Jun 01, 2025 04:08 PM
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ForrestF3607Jun 01, 2025 04:08 PM
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Quote from TonyT1064 :
Another comment said go to a guitar store to try multiple guitars and you would be wise to take that advice. Never ever buy a beginner a guitar they have never tested or played. If it isn't a good fit for them the most likely outcome is they don't have fun or get frustrated and quit.
I am yet to meet a beginning guitarist who would know what to look for in a guitar store. So - other than customer service - I actually don't see the value in someone who can't play trying a bunch of different guitars.

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.
Jun 04, 2025 04:24 AM
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ChipOnlyJun 04, 2025 04:24 AM
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This just fine as a first guitar, don't listen to these guys saying you need another pickup. What you need is an amp!
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.
Jun 04, 2025 04:47 AM
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gder03Jun 04, 2025 04:47 AM
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Quote from heureuse826 :
Our son wanted an electric, he is a basic beginner, this would be his first electric guitar. Do you guys suggest I get it for him? Thank you
No need for a bridge pickup. For a beginner, its pointless. The main thing is he likes how it looks. This is an ok deal. Cant go wrong buying used if you have some guitar centers near you.
Jun 04, 2025 03:03 PM
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AlanC2601Jun 04, 2025 03:03 PM
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This guitar is fine for a beginner. Get him a practice amp and some spare strings.
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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Jun 06, 2025 04:02 PM
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Atrain01Jun 06, 2025 04:02 PM
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Quote from heureuse826 :
Our son wanted an electric, he is a basic beginner, this would be his first electric guitar. Do you guys suggest I get it for him? Thank you
what kind of music does he want to play?

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