Beginner guitarists usually can’t tell the difference between tonewood tones, and neither can most people. And still, they can carry a great looking guitar to the stage. If you’re a player who’s just getting started, then anything from Squier’s Bullet range will do just what you need. It’s full of great electric guitar options including Strats and Teles - but it’s the Bullet Mustang which we enjoy the most. This range of guitars is, like we said, designed for those who’re just starting on their guitar playing journey - so expect lightweight, easy to play and no major concerns when it comes to tuning stability and setup.

Fender Bullet Strings". Fender engineers of the early 1970s were aware that the standard ball-end string design that had prevailed until then presented very specific tuning problems, especially on tremolo-equipped guitars. [ dead link] If you just want to see what it’s like to play a Stratocaster but need to keep costs low, this is a great option. The Bullet Strat HSS is a pretty versatile axe that gives decent tones considering its price. Both the tuners and the tremolo bridge comes in chrome and performs very well, so the hardware is definitely a plus. The Bullet Strat carries the classic looks of the American Stratocaster guitars, which are one of the most popular guitars of all time, right there with the legendary Gibson Les Paul series. Additionally, Bullet guitars are commonly sold alongside starter kits at incredibly low prices. These represent a good choice for parents thinking about buying their child’s first electric guitar.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. Lastly, it has another variant compared to the Bullet Start. This is a short-scale guitar (24’’), it has 1’’ length in size than the Start. It’s not a lot shorter so it stills feels like a full-size guitar. Still, that 1’’ difference delivers less tension on the strings so its easier to play chords and bends. A Squier Stratocaster is the most affordable way to experience the iconic electric guitar’s crisp, articulate tone, inviting playability and sleek retro-futuristic looks. The Squier Bullet is the cheapest series across the Squier and Fender brands. It’s a very common lineup for students and kids as it’s designed to be someone’s first guitar.

However, the lines are also blurred in this category. See, there are Fender guitars that are cheap, some even cheaper than a Squier guitar; and there are some premium Squier guitars that are more expensive than a Fender. It uses lower cost components and materials, but retains the Fender Stratocaster look and feel. For the price, what you get is amazing. Squier was founded in 1982, making 2022 its 40th anniversary. As a result, Squier is celebrating with a range of high-spec models finished in special colours and featuring anodised scratchplates. They're considered to be some of the best Squier guitars ever made - a fitting compliment for a company who's celebrating a big milestone in such style - but there's some real weight behind that claim. The only thing I must say is, just like the Bullet Strat, the whole Squier Bullet series is built for beginner guitar players. These are simple, affordable, lightweight guitars with a good, overall warm tone, surprising versatility, and the timeless Fender guitars’ looks. 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.For the price range, I commend this as a well-rounded guitar offering great value for the money. It’s quite rare to find guitars with similar prices that feature such great tones and qualities as the Squier alternatives. Sure, it’s fun to play and has a taste of that signature Fender tone—but its poor build quality bothers me. The Squier Bullet Special [ edit ] All factory colors for the Squier Bullet Special. All of these examples have been modified by the owner. After Squier's success in Japan, those aforementioned Japanese copies had begun flooding the European and US markets. After introducing Squier to the European market, Fender decided to import Squier guitars into the US in the mid-'80s, and it worked. Although some Japanese copies are still sought after, Squier took over as the number one budget option, and it's stayed that way ever since.