Jivin Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Hi, I'm looking to buy a cheap strat basically to muck around with, (cheap since i dont have a huge use for one, so I cant justify a fender), but ive come across a great sunburst 'standard' squire strat that I quite like, and even though id be willing to upgrade a lot of its hardware in the long-term, i was more curious as to what quality the basics of these things are? I understand they wouldnt be anything fancy, but for the money (its like $250AU in great condition), is the construction and wood selection ok? Thanks in advance, - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertonessuckbutigotone Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 there is a lot of action, but they stay in tune farely decent. the switch is pretty crappy, and the pots buzz when you turn them. but other then that, its pretty good for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivin Posted August 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Thanks man like i said, even though it sounds a bit silly, I dont mind upgrading almost everything on it over time, so its all good Thanks again for your advice - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Librero Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 i think it depends on what kind of squier that isor when it was manufactured. the quality of squiers have been inconsistent over the years. ones built from certain eras were quite good or so i hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 All depends on the strat, I got not many complaints about mine, here is the thread were I postd. LINK The only thing that Iwill complaint is it being ply wood, but the action is really low, and it stays in tune a liitle . I will be replacing the tunners since they are the really cheap type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Librero Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 if i'm right, the Japanese Squiers are some of the really good ones. an acquaintance of mine from another forum has one and looks really nice. how about looking for Japanese Strats made during the so-called lawsuit era? maybe you might spot one or two there in Australia. at least with those, you can get better stock wood and hardware to start with. i have a Fernandes Revival strat copy and am very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Mine is a Squier and it was made in Korea. The hardware was not too bad, withthe exeption of the tunners, and the stock pups sounded nice for the quality... Since then the only original hardware left is the tunners and the jack plate. this guitar sound amazing noe, but I bet that with a good body it will be much better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtommyb Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 A friend of mine has a Squire strat and its really good. low action good quality parts (for the price) and just crappy tuners and pickups... so i think u just need to be lucky BigT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalefish Posted August 18, 2004 Report Share Posted August 18, 2004 Truth be told, I've never like Squire necks.. They just feel.....wrong.. Not sure about the bodies, though.. Electronics can be replaced.. So can much of the hardware, come to think of it, if you're willing the fork out the cash.. By the way, AU$250 seems a little steep for a used Squire, doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivin Posted August 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Ones like this were selling for $500 new before the newer model came out here in australia, so i didnt think so. It does come with a hardcase as well. I actually got it for $215AU in the end though, so we'll see. The guy said he is very confidant its not ply, but who knows Thanks again for all your input - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Librero Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 By the way, AU$250 seems a little steep for a used Squire, doesn't it? It depends on the Squier, really (not to mention how much the seller knows about his guitar). Lots of used Squiers are floating around in our local classifieds and auction site, usually selling between US$100-200. That still doesn't make it a good buy for me as MIJ Fenders also sell within that range here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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