Fender Squier Debut Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Beginner Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Includes Free Lessons, Dakota Red with Matte Finish

I paid like $159 for a Stratocaster. It sounds great to a new player of guitar.Been meaning to learn to play my whole life, I got this and a 5w spark mini amp, a music teacher and professional blues musician both recommended it.It looks beautiful, also it’s cool.1. High build quality2. Tuned and just learning3. Size is a proper Stratocaster, any guitar, right for me though.4. I got the spark mini as my amp which is perfect for my use. Any amp will work.5. I got the bare guitar but it had good strings.6. I’m a student so can’t rank playability.I have been meaning to learn guitar for 29 years, Stratocaster made the perfect setup for an apartment dweller, and I think this is a perfect guitar for a student.It fits in a case, I keep it on a stand in the corner, I tried a keyboard so it’s super portable by contrast. Normal sized guitar.

This guitar is the cheapest Fender Stratocaster that you could buy. Looking at other brands that have a similar guitar that's cheaper or at the same price. I think Fender has managed to make something that is decent and playable right out of the box, whereas other brands make guitars that require massive setup right out of the box with high action issues with staying in tune. If you're going to get a entry-level beginner guitar then you should definitely get this one instead of anything cheaper or other brands. Fender definitely knows what they're doing. I didn't have any issues with the guitar. When it arrived, the action was set properly. The intonation seems to be good and the guitar definitely stayed in tune even though the strings were new. Haven't really replaced the strings because I didn't feel that it was necessary and a couple months I'll probably swap them out for some D'Addarios. Overall, I plan to slowly upgrade and mod this guitar because even though it does play and sound great, there's a lot of cheap hardware that could be easily upgraded for not too much more. Overall, this is a great instrument for a beginner. A cheap guitar is not the only thing that a beginner needs. They also need a guitar that doesn't require setup out of the box unless they're willing to learn that sort of thing, which is a little bit intimidating for some new players. And if you're willing to mod your guitar to save a little bit of money, it is a great modding platform.The only slight issue I have with it is that I ordered the black color and even though the pickguard is supposed to be white, it seems to have a slight tinge of a red Hue that's extremely subtle. It's just weird looking. It seems like they were trying to make it fully white and then some kind of dye or powder from another guitar got on it or something. I honestly cannot tell you why but it just looks a little bit reddish and I don't know why. Hopefully I in the future can replace it with like a more white looking pickguard.

I'm in my 60's, a jazz player and normally play on large jazz boxes like D'Angelico New Yorker, ES175 etc. I also own a Gibson 335 and a Fender Telecaster. I saw a review and thought why not for just about $120? I'm really shocked at the great quality at this price. I'll have to put some better quality and heavier gauge strings on it. I think these come with 9's installed. On a guitar like this I would prefer 10s like on my Tele. I have to get a accustomed to this neck, compared to my jazz boxes it feels like I'm playing on a broom stick because it is thin in comparison, but well crafted and plays nicely. The fret ends are finished and smooth so no worries cutting your fingers up. No buzzing, and the intonation seems pretty good right out of the box. The guitar seems a little lighter than a regular Strat and I welcome that. The satin finish in sunburst is nice and has a certain understated elegance to it. It sounds pretty good through a Twin Reverb. I don't really do much distortion these days but I tried it through my MXR Super Badass Distortion and it sings. Sure, you can mod this guitar up but that defeats the purpose of purchasing a decent guitar this cheap. Will it last 100 years? who knows. it's a keeper!

Love my Fender. Good for a beginner or anybody that wants an affordable Fender guitar. Works great with the amp, a Frontman 20g. Bought the guitar first, then a very small amp, then the Frontman and now I have the perfect casual bundle.

I actually love this guitar. The quality isn't exactly 100% but it is an official Fender product made in China and overall it's a really good guitar for the price. Good for beginners (though I recommend you take it in for a good setup first). Out of the box it plays and sounds good. I haven't done a setup on this yet and it's almost 2 years old! It looks like a Strat, sounds like a Strat and that's because it IS a Strat. Squier isn't too bad a brand. My guitar does have a bit of fret sprout, however but I can easily fix that. The guitar is playable out of the box, overall. Pair this with the "blues" model of Vox Amplug2 headphone amp and a pair of Tascam TH05 headphones, and you're all set to do some private learning and practice without bothering anyone. Add an Orange practice amp for going to guitar lessons with. This is a fun guitar to play.

I'm a Les Paul guy but I just wanted a cheap strat because all my guitars have humbuckers or humbucker p90s I can say the price is great for a fender product, they're sub $200 strat copies that actually have a better value but they're generic brands and quality is a crap shoot. As far as this guitar it feels great, the fret work is excellent, the neck is actually bigger than I assumed it would be but it's not huge, tuners feel super cheap but work decent, the pickups actually sound surprisingly good but are very under wound relying on a strong ceramic magnet to make up for it but there output is very low they don't push the amp very hard so the gain needs to be cranked to get decent distortion, cleans it's fine. If you plan to upgrade it plan on a harness because it has cheap mini pots and tiny wire and trying to swap in Wilkinson pickups the harness was falling apart wires were popping of all over I chopped it out and tossed it, total garbage. All you need to do to hop it up is buy some decent $30 pickups and a $25 harness and your pretty much set, a $40 set of tuners is a good idea but not a must. The finish is pretty mehhh, it's matte which is fine but it's not silky smooth it has a very dry feeling. But whatever it's very low priced.

I’ve had the Squier Debut Series Stratocaster HT HSS (in the two-color sunburst finish) for a little while now, and I honestly love it. I’m more of an enthusiast than an experienced player, but this guitar makes me want to sit down and play more — which is exactly what I hoped for when I bought it.Looks and FeelIt looks awesome — the sunburst finish is really clean and classic. The guitar feels good in your hands, and it’s not too heavy or awkward. The neck is smooth, and the frets are finished really well — no sharp edges or rough spots, which makes a big difference when you’re still learning.Easy to PlayThis is a very comfortable guitar to learn on. The strings are easy to press, and it doesn’t fight you when you’re trying to play chords or work on your technique. I don’t know much about hardware, but it stays in tune well and doesn’t feel cheap at all.Sounds Great for All Kinds of StuffThe sound is really versatile. I’ve played clean tones, a bit of rock, and some bluesy stuff, and it all sounds surprisingly good. Even though I’m still learning, I can tell it has a nice range of sounds and doesn’t box you into one style.Build QualityEverything feels solid. Nothing’s loose or rattly, and it just feels like a well-made instrument — especially for something that’s beginner-friendly. It’s held up great so far, and I can see it being something I stick with for a long time.Final ThoughtsAs someone who’s still figuring things out, I couldn’t be happier with this guitar. It’s fun to play, looks great, and makes practicing something I actually look forward to. If you’re just getting into guitar or want something simple and reliable, this is a really solid option.

Great guitar, huge step up in quality from cheaper options. Holds a tune for a long time and looks fantastic. Frets are smooth at the end and positioned well on the neck. High quality materials and everything so far is very durable as it looks brand new.

Ottima chitarra per chi inizia a suonare. La qualità è davvero buona per essere un modello entry level Fender: ben costruita, comoda da suonare e con un suono più che soddisfacente per lo studio e la pratica quotidiana. Il manico è scorrevole e facilita l’apprendimento, mentre l’estetica è quella classica Fender che non delude mai. Rapporto qualità-prezzo eccellente. Consigliatissima a chi vuole avvicinarsi alla chitarra con uno strumento affidabile. 🎸

Item description did not mention if this is new or refurbished. It came in bubble wrappers with no original packaging. And the item was not in perfect order

Me fascinó la guitarra, estéticamente, buen sonido y está bien ajustada para los trastes

Auspacken, Sichtkontrolle, keine Mängel, nicht so schwer wie die originale Strat aber überraschend gut zu spielen . Ein Mal Stimmen und loslegen die erste Gitarre bei der ich Nichts korrigieren musste. Die originale Strat klingt ja schon etwas fetter, braucht aber auch mehr Feintuning.So muss die ideale Gitarre zum Proben und für Neueinsteiger sein.

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