Fender Squier Stratocaster vs Squier Affinity Stratocaster

In a way, the Squier brand is sort of known as a beginner's guitar. And I think that reputation is not really deserved because although they do make s...

Um, yes, you can get the bullet for a bit cheaper, but you're missing out on the sound quality and finishes in my opinion. and I was quite surprised a...

I have a few Squier Affinity Strats picked up this past year due to boredom stuck in house and based on these previous purchases, I feel this was a let down. I wanted a Candy-Apple Red Strat but did not want to pay up for the Classic Vibe since I planned on modding it. Also needed a small practice amp because my 25 yr old Rockman has seen better days. So

Fast forward a fair bit and I really grew to love the Squier. I love how it looks, how it feels, how it sounds. The guitar changed the music I listened to as well as the music I was playing. It became my main guitar

Getting into playing over COVID lockdown so ordered this because could not go into local music shop to pick up myself. Wanted decent guitar that was already packaged for shipping. Not moderate level guitar that was thrown in 1/2 done shipping from store to get damaged in transit. For that purpose It comes boxed in separate shipping box

I found this out after putting 12 gauge strings on this guitar in place to the tiny, mushy ones provided by the factory, which caused unwanted mechanical issues with the tremolo bridge. A five pack of Fender brand replacement springs cost me $10. I recommend you buy them with your first set of replacement springs and install them together. The spring upgrade is non-negotiable, so factor that cost into owning this instrument

Now I have to buy new strings... I guess this is just a case of getting what you pay for

this isn't mine. this is on loan from Sky Music here in Melbourne Australia So a huge thanks to them for letting me borrow this I Really appreciate it...

Playing this is fun, but initially, for the acoustic you need to commit to calluses and discomfort.) The included amp is, again, buzzy and kind of "meh", but you are looking for the minimum here, not the concert package. I picked up some bluetooth connections, so I could not need the audio chord between the guitar and the amp. I added some headphones to spare my family from having to listen to me

Important aspect is Fender has better and more natural shape/curves to accommodate strumming (right) arm and belly. Noticed this difference right away comparing to PRS SE 245. Fender is much more comfortable to play. Also, nickel strings make really great sound