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And, contrary to when they started being produced, they're of comparable quality to regular Fenders now.
by mfukar 10y ago
And, contrary to when they started being produced, they're of comparable quality to regular Fenders now.
- jackfrodo 10y agoHas Squier improved or Fender declined?
- mfukar 10y agoAs a former owner of a 1981 and a 1999 Squier, I would say Squier has definitely improved.
- keeganjw 10y agoSquier has definitely improved. Pretty mind blowing what they can make now for $150.
- 6stringmerc 10y agoOne of the things I learned growing up and playing some real vintage axes is that the consistency of build quality back then was incredibly hit-or-miss. Hand made not always a good thing, fit and finish. Sure, a lot of character, but from a practical standpoint, the "build quality" of guitars is highly refined in the 2000s!
- jukkakoskinen 10y agoSo true. I'm very happy with my Fender Squier Classic Vibe 50's Tele. Awesome build quality with a great off-the-shelf setup. It's not exactly cheap (~$400), but it was totally worth it.
- pklausler 10y agoAnecdata: I went shopping for a new 5-string bass last month, took my time and had fun playing everything I could find in town (Portland), and even though I'd budgeted a couple grand to treat myself, the one that felt best under my fingers turned out to be a $225 Squier. It was a weird experience having to talk myself into spending less, but man, it's a great instrument.