I own a squier strat that i paid $25 for in a pawn shop. Honestly I think its better quality than what passes for an american strat these days. Fender went dogshit for sure.
I have an old Squier that I put SRV pick-ups in and its a baaaad boy. It plays better than most high dollar guitfiddles. You can't beat those older Squiers. I wouldn't trade 1 old Squier for 3 new American strats.
Mines a hardtail so it sustains like crazy. The neck pickup has the perfect bell tone you look for in a strat. For $25 I'd buy 100 more. I even started playing my 50th anniversary american less because i just enjoy the squier more for its lack of refinement.
The Chinese just flooded Ebay with cheap knock-offs. They made a 59 strat road worn. Its so beautiful. lol They even made all Van Halen guitars and tghey look legit. I've been reading reviews on them and so far everyone says to rip the electronics, pots and pick-ups out. Change the trems and then you'll have a nice guitar. haha The body's are basswood. You could buy an authentic neck and parts and still be cheaper than buying a legit one. I'm gonna buy a couple just to amuse myself.
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