Founded in the late 1800s by Victor Carrol Squier in Michigan, it’s remarkable that the company remained independent until 1965-the big year when Fender purchased Squier.
Squier, which at the time was primarily a string manufacturer for violins, guitars, and banjos. The first question I always get when discussing Squier as a cheaper alternative to Fender is: “Well, is it the same as Fender?” The answer to this question is: NO… but, well, kind of.īack in the ‘60s, Fender bought V.C. So, let’s get crackin’! First, let’s talk Squier
But this review will be on the Squier Bullet Stratocaster with Tremolo bar.
The Squier Strat (no, not a squire stratocaster guitar, this isn’t the Medieval times) comes in a variety of models: different fingerboard wood, with or without the tremolo bar, different pickup types, and so on. Here’s the good news… Fender’s child company, Squier, makes a cheaper version of the famous axe that’s more accessible for the Average Joe. While some of us may be able to dish out several months’ paychecks on an instrument (who needs to eat, anyway?), it just isn’t practical for everyone, and with prices ranging from $600 to several thousand dollars, depending on the year and model, a nice Stratocaster can be extraordinarily elusive. The problem with Strats is singular: the price. Having been played by some of the world’s most famous artists-such as George Harrison, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Jeff Beck, and Jimi Hendrix (who’s righty-played-lefty style became instantly iconic)-the Strat’s track record precedes itself. The Stratocaster is one of the longest-produced guitars in history and remains to be one of the most versatile and sought-after guitars on the market today.
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