Squier-Stratocaster

Whilst Squier Stratocasters are more affordable than their Fender-brand siblings, they are still well-made, high-quality electric guitars that have the Strat’s essential features. In fact, many professional guitarists prefer and gig with Squier Stratocasters.

Because Squier Stratocasters are mass-produced, they may arrive in need of setting up before they play their best. If you’re a beginner guitarist, we recommend getting ahold of some tools and learning how to set up an electric guitar or taking your Squier Stratocaster to an experienced luthier. With some fresh strings and proper set-up, your guitar will feel and sound its best.

What Fender Squier Stratocaster is best for you depends on your budget and what you’re looking for out of an electric guitar. Squier Strats are available at a wide range of price points so it’s worth looking at what each range has to offer. Classic Stratocaster features such as a Maple neck, a trio of single-coils arranged in an SSS pickup configuration and a 25.5" scale length. There’s no doubt that if you can’t stretch your budget to a Fender, a Squier Stratocaster is a fantastic alternative.

Squier Bullet Stratocaster

A Squire Bullet series Stratocaster is the most affordable way to own a genuine Strat. They’re one of our best-selling starter guitars and perfect for guitarists who want a quality guitar on a tight budget. Many of these models feature an easy-to-maintain hardtail bridge and position inlays so you can easily navigate the Indian Laurel fretboard.

Squier Affinity Stratocaster

The Squier Affinity range is a step up from the Bullet series, featuring upgraded pickups and higher-grade tonewoods. Select Squier Affinity guitar models boast an Alder body, the same tonewood as Fender models. Sealed die-cast tuning machines with split shafts ensure rock-solid tuning stability.

Some Squier Affinity series Strats feature the classic arrangement of three single-coil pickups and others are available with humbuckers. HSS models swap their bridge single-coils for humbuckers to give you the best of both worlds. HH models feature two humbuckers with no middle pickups. A humbucker pickup’s tone is warm, fat and punchy - perfect for overdriven Rock and Metal tones.

Squier Contemporary Stratocaster

The Squier Contemporary series is one of Squier’s higher-end ranges and is comprised of slick, hot-rodded guitars with sculpted neck heels for easy upper fret access. Many Squier Contemporary Stratocasters feature satin-feel Roasted Maple necks, hot humbuckers and double-locking tremolo systems that are primed for wild whammy bar action. If you’re a Rock or Metal player that’s looking for a high-performance instrument, this is the Squier Stratocaster for you.

Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster

The Squier Classic Vibe series is the other high-end Squier range of electric guitars. Drawing inspiration from Fender’s sought-after fifties, sixties and seventies, the Classic Vibe series delivers vintage Fender charm at an attainable price point.

What Fender Squier Stratocaster is best for you depends on your budget and what you’re looking for out of an electric guitar. Squier Strats are available at a wide range of price points so it’s worth looking at what each range has to offer. Classic Stratocaster features such as a Maple neck, a trio of single-coils arranged in an SSS pickup configuration and a 25.5" scale length. There’s no doubt that if you can’t stretch your budget to a Fender, a Squier Stratocaster is a fantastic alternative.

Squier guitars are manufactured in the Far East with readily-available materials, which significantly brings their cost down. Although Squier guitars are at a much lower price point than Fender guitars, they are still considered to be amongst the best entry-level instruments you can buy thanks to their consistent build quality.