Here’s an interesting tip: many professionals have invested in the Squier Bullet series so they can smash it in public for a ripping show. So that means it has a good enough tone to play live and, if you have the money and the guts, it’s cheap enough to destroy on the stage and impress the fans. In summary, I can say the Squier Bullet Stratocaster was built with a single purpose: to be a beginner’s guitar. Its shortlist of limitations won’t be even important for a beginner guitar player, much less for children.

Besides obvious quality differences between a true Fender Strat and this Bullet, there are a few traits that make the Bullet its own thing. The major difference between Squier and Fender is that Fender is made in Mexico or the US, while Squier is made in Asia. And there are different levels of quality control and standards on these locations. Squier is the main choice for beginning and intermediate players. The Squier Bullet Stratocaster HSS HT reviewed here is an incredibly popular budget model that we voted as the best cheap electric guitar option on the market. The Squier Stratocaster is one of the most popular electric guitars ever made. It was originally designed as an entry point for beginner guitarists to learn on. Since then, the Squier Strat has gone on to become a legitimate Strat in its own right. Featuring quality components and built to a high standard, they offer excellent value for money. Both the feel and the tone of an Affinity Stratocaster is closer than the Bullets to real Fender guitars.It features a 25.5″ scale length, which affects how the guitar sounds, and in this case, the 25.5″ scale length caters to more contemporary music like metal. A single strung of the tremolo might put the entire guitar out of tune. However, as beginners won’t be really using this, the tremolo won’t be much of a concern.

They come in many classic colours as well as some limited edition ones, and usually with a maple or laurel fingerboard. The Squier Stratocaster is no longer only a guitar for beginners. It is now a serious choice for musicians the world over. Why Choose a Squier Stratocaster? The tremolo itself works really well. I found it responsive and really easy to use to add some funky bends to my playing. That means it features the exact same design as the classic Stratocaster, although Squier cuts some corners on building materials, tonewoods, and finishes. 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 It might be hard to tune the Bullet Strat for the first time, especially if you’re a beginner guitar player.If you prefer the tremolo, you’d be better off getting the Affinity Strat from Squier, instead of the Bullet. For one, Bullet Strats have slightly thinner bodies than standard Stratocasters. It’s a really small difference of only a few millimeters, but it makes the Bullet a lighter guitar. We would primarily base the decision on the bridge. If you want the tremolo, get the Affinity. If you don’t want or need the whammy bar, go with the Bullet.