Fender Squier Bullet Mustang - The Best Couch and Beginner Guitar? - Electric Guitar Review

This week we discover that the best 'beginner' guitar money can buy is also the perfect couch guitar for players of all levels. Affordable, comfortable, bullet proof, playable, and ultra cool... that's the Squier Bullet Mustang and it's a brilliant thing!
If you don't like some the talking or the playing bits in this video we've made it easy for you to skip along to the next chapter in case something more interesting is happening...
0:00 play in & coming up
0:50 what's happening today
1:15 about the guitar
4:55 ideal for beginners
6:10 great couch guitar
7:05 how much does it weigh?
7:35 pickup outputs
8:18 fingerboard & neck measurements
11:38 belly fit and finish
13:38 what does it sound like?
15:17 loaded with jam
18:08 it means business
20:20 what do we think?
22:10 fretwork out of the box
23:50 highly recommended
24:34 three chord plan
26:11 short play out jam
Signal Chain Info:
Amp: Vox AC15 C1 via AKG C414 & SM57
Drive (when on): Klon KTR
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[@TheMesmerizingCollective]

Almost feels like a pricing error. Such a solid guitar. I paid the same for a rock wood lx90 about 20 years ago and it was garbage.

[@theguitaristas]

Yes absolutely right... and this is not even the cheapest one! I just bought another to play around with as I liked it so much. Stay tuned for some upgrade nonsense! 😎🎸👍

[@TheMesmerizingCollective]

Awesome. I’m getting a Dimarzio super distortion for the bridge of mine. I have a couple of Tom Delonge Stratocasters that I’m getting more and more hesitant about taking out. So this is a perfect replacement.

[@anthonyclegg1511]

I have one I've been playing guitar for 60 years years, it is a lovely guitar, for anyone, not just beginners.💓🎸.

[@robertgallagher2226]

I love my Bullet Mustang but I recommend a pro setup for beginners. Mine was a mess out of the box. I spent an hour on it and it plays beautifully now.

[@mikeryan2838]

Same here. Played a white one at Guitar Center. It played and sounded great. Ordered a Sonic Gray one from Fender and less than thrilled. Pickups were very loose, not set up right at all. Toggle switch moves north south east and west! 👎 At least there are no sharp frets.

[@MayhemJack]

What exactly did you do, if I might ask?

[@joeking433]

Yeah, I had to level the frets, cut the nut, do the intonation, adjust the truss rod, and adjust the bridge. But I do that on any guitar I get, actually.

[@brutus6328]

What a great day seeing a new upload!!! The longer, the better IMO!!! Awesome as usual!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for supporting! 😎👍🎸

[@mementomori1795]

Got the Bullet Mustang in Imperial Blue 3 years ago for my 8yo. It's still going strong and has the dings and scratches from use and occasional accidents. He's got his eyes on a tele now which is why I found this channel, while looking for affordable telecasters. Great reviews. Hugely informative. Thanks.

[@photobouph]

Doing research on my first guitar and stumbled upon your page. You’ve sold me on this and can’t wait to watch more content from you I am so happy to discover your page

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Tony glad you found us man!

[@NCtrailX]

Thanks for the review and great playing! Loved your looper composition! Some really high value guitar options out there, for sure.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man that’s appreciated! 😁🙏

[@steven_uk]

Another great video. Good to see Squier making great budget guitars.

[@zeviter]

I love this part of the description: "We run this channel to provide therapy for our gear addiction and for an excuse to buy more." When i read this i felt such a relief! Before reading this i felt like i need to suppress my desire to get a mustang as i already have a strat n it is immoral to want more. Now i know this happens to others as well n i am not alone. Thanks for the therapy. Love.

[@theguitaristas]

Glad you found us.... you are certainly not alone! 😎👍

[@markdakel9253]

I agree, it is gig worthy, what’s not to like, it sounds and looks great, It would be a great platform for modding but it holds its own out if the box, nice review sir.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Mark... agreed this is almost too good to mess around with so I want to keep it stock standard, so guess what... I just bought another in Graffiti Yellow with a black comp stripe so that I can mod it! :) The pickups alone already cost more than than the guitar so this should be fun... Watch this space!

[@e.henrythripshaw4554]

A fabulous video that is entertaining and informative. It's great for a first guitar and just as good for a 45th guitar, too! I've watched both of your Mustang videos and bought both guitars...

[@theguitaristas]

Yes that sums it up... good guitar at any time! Thanks for watching and allowing us to support your habit! 😁🎸👍

[@ToddTheJoker]

I agree, they are a great thing AND everyone should have one. I have a sonic grey Squier Bullet Mustang with a Poplar body and Poplar neck and it has such a bluesy tone and is really inspiring to play. Great guitar!

[@michaelchiasson9088]

Been playing for almost 50 years, owned many different guitars, cheap ones and expensive. I’m a guy who regularly visits my favourite guitar shop and I’m drawn to the student guitars? Knowing I can upgrade and/or fix most anything…(excluding body finish), I’m always delighted at how well these guitars look, feel, play. Great tutorial!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Michael!

[@henryhunter5026]

Nice review! No wonder the Mustang is so good, it adheres to Leo Fenders first classic design, the Telecaster. Two dynamic pickups on a well made solid body with a maple neck screwed to it, ( I never say bolted cause they’re screws), a foolproof bridge/ tailpiece assembly and a set of reliable machine heads. The fit and finish on Far Eastern made Squier guitars is absolutely amazing, over time things like switches and jack sockets may fail but they’re both easy and cheap to replace and as as you said that little guitar could last a lifetime . I must mention that love the colour and go faster stripes on your example , perfect first guitar.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Henry, another great little guitar that will stay in my collection I think!

[@mr89firebird]

I got mine about 6 months ago, before watching many videos at all. I'm more and more pleased with my purchase, especially after seeing great reviews like this. Mods coming on mine, soon, including some Seymour Duncan hot rodded humbuckers. I have mine in the imperial blue, which I love, and I think I just may add some white Mustang racing stripes to it!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Charles! 😎👍

[@jetjaguar72]

My little son got one, surf green. Very easy to play, very dry fingerboard, but nothing a little oil won't fix. Feels very nice, easier to play than my Les Paul for certain. Loved your 3 chord plan! Really enjoyable hearing you speak, you seem very wise. Subscribed!

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Robert thanks for the sub and kind words... although I think ‘wise’ is pushing it a bit! 😂👍🎸

[@moxie96]

That’s exactly why I am considering one because I hardly touch my les Paul, it’s used from a pawn shop so I don’t really know what is wrong with it nor did the seller. It has a strong smell too

[@grbguitar11]

Awesome Demo/Review Thankyou. The 24 inch scale and Racing Stripes really appeals to me. Will be looking for one of these as soon as I can. Cheers

[@johntaylor8829]

Got the Lake Placid Blue with Competition stripes from the only place in the States I could find a competition model, Adorama. Hopefully my daughter will love it and look Super Cool playing it! Thanks Colin for coming out with this video. I must admit, I'm having fun with the Bullet and I normally only play Gibsons.

[@DougGarrett]

Really digging your videos. Good stuff.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Doug! 😎👍🎸

[@solvospero]

A great little jam there. Loved it.

[@drabun1]

Well, I decided to buy a blue one after seeing so many positive reviews including this one and at $200 I thought why not. You know what, this damn thing sounds great. I mean it sounds really great especially at high gain through a Marshall. I've already ordered and received new tuners and a fret polishing kit which I will take care of that today. I'm normally not an .09 string gauge fan but I like them on this guitar so will put some Ernie Ball's on it and let it fly. Excited to record with this thing. Color me amazed. Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one!... I liked mine so much I just bought another in Graffiti Yellow with black competition stripe :).... thinking I may put some SD Phat Cats in it or something?

[@LookieChannel]

I did not like the guitar at first after purchase, it took few weeks to get in shape, maybe it was the strings or just my lack of feel for grunge at that moment. But something changed from day to day and I realized how simple, great and fun this guitar is. Sometimes it's all we need, no extra features. Soo light, compact, good for short fingers. The cleans are meh, but anything from crunch to hardrock or even metal is fun. I started to like lightweight guitars like Mustang and SG's. I might consider secondary amp for the couch spot comfort :D Thanks for sharing, enjoyable to watch.

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for comment, yes it definitely feels a bit too slinky with 9s' (for me anyway) but once you get the hang of it (or change up!) it a keeper eh??

[@LookieChannel]

@@theguitaristas Correct, a keeper for sure. As you said, it's much more than a beginner guitar. I got the Imperial Blue, but this Smurf Blue is lovely, ...makes me thinking to get a second one :D

[@pgroove163]

great axe..and ya i also dig lightweight

[@Sc0teeBe318]

I played the standard version of this in a music store and I was even impressed by that. I've had a couple Gibsons and other nice guitars but the Squier did not disappoint. I'm not a huge fan of the very pale looking neck but thats a cosmetic thing. The sound was really good and I was happy the pickups had some brightness to them. They weren't just muddy sounding like I thought they'd be. I've owned a Squier 51 vintage modified for 6 years now which I bought for around the same price point. It has never let me down and sounds great. Squier always seems to get the essentials just right. Good nut, neck, frets, body, and usually pretty decent pickups. I feel like in the $150 price range or lower you get more value from Squier than Epiphone.

[@bananarama-nw9md]

I have one of these and it's my favourite guitar. I've had it for 2 years and I have modded it and messed with it a lot and it just takes it. The tuning is very stable and it sounds good acoustically. can't ask for anything more

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers... more confirmation that these are way more than just a cheap guitar! 👍😎🎸

[@bradleyclosson5042]

What a delightful channel!

[@dannytribble1186]

Another great video, the mustang sounds very good. I personally prefer humbuckers or p90s over regular single coils. Most of the time p90s work best for me. It's a beauty for sure and you are correct that the shorter the scale the less tension on the strings. That should be good for beginners without calluses on their fingers, high action and heavy strings have deterred many a beginner. Just keep on keeping on with the wonderful videos, I and I think most everyone are really enjoying these.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Danny!

[@ginopenguino1450]

Just bought this guitar because of you. Wasn’t really looking for a Mustang, but came upon it because I was looking for something with a similar look to Johnny Ramone’s Mosrite. That brought me to the Mustang, which brought me to your vid. Your review convinced me that, almost point for point, this was perfect for me. It’s going to join an expanding family of Chibsons and Chinacasters, but I expect it will become my go to and maybe even my favorite. This video was my introduction to you and your channel. Your style and presentation are just to my liking. I’m very pleased to have discovered both the guitar and you. Best to you!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Gino... great little guitar for just a few $$!

[@ginopenguino1450]

And now I just went and bought myself it’s rich relation, the Fender Player Mustang 90 in that gorgeous Aged Natural color (my Squier Bullet Mustang HH is in the classy, classic Black). They just beg to be picked up and played. It’s as if a luthier had designed them for me personally, and I’m hardly a small guy. Look what you started… 😉

[@reddove108]

Hello and thanks for all the info and entertainment from a Yank in upstate NY. I have one of these little gems and it's terrific for my smaller hands. I've made a few minor mods, like locking tuners and straplocks. I recently bought a soldering iron for further mods. Now, it's a matter of doing it

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man... in case you missed it you must check out my more recent film where I mod another one (Graffiti Yellow) of these and add some Seymour Duncan pickups and new wiring!

[@reddove108]

@@theguitaristas Yes, I enjoyed that one the other day.

[@JJ-nq3ll]

To get someone as a beginner guitar it's just great. I wish my first guitar was some what like that Squier Mustang. Sound good, price is super affordable and look good.

[@explorervango880]

When I was a machinist Starrett was the big brand for calipers and micrometers. I had a digital Mitutoyo calipers that was perfect and easy to go around and check the operators on my shift a few times an hour. Worked on parts from lawnmowers to spacecraft.

[@mrcrowley76]

I bought the Imperial Blue one last year, the neck is fantastic. It's just a joy to play.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers... and so cheap!!

[@tapatvde]

"...makes me question why i got so many.." Best one I've heard watching guitar reviews on KZbin for years!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man your support appreciated!

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

Nice review. Just a basic, no tremolo to mess with kind of fun! I love the Three-Chord-Plan😎

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Dude!

[@seannicdao4963]

You made me check this out on my online cart haha! This will be my third 'beginner' guitar as I couldn't commit to high end pricepoint yet.

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Sean! 😆👍 let us know what you think when it arrives man! 😎

[@snakeplissken44]

Love all the SGs in the background!

[@theguitaristas]

Me too!! 😁👍

[@fit775]

u are such a lovely person thank u for the great review and a very peaceful 27 minutes & 15 seconds

[@theguitaristas]

Thank you for the kind words and support! 🙏😊

[@snappybro1251]

Thanks for the excellent review. I ordered the regular model in black. Cannot wait for it to arrive so decided to watch some videos. Subbed

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one!... hope you love it, really such a great little guitar for the money! Thanks for comment and sub 👍😎🎸

[@snappybro1251]

@@theguitaristas Update: its bloody awesome. The music store I got it from did all checks and adjustments prior to shipping it out to me. When it arrived at my home, I was able to start playing it straight away. Even clean this thing almost sounds like it wants to be broken up and distorted. I love it. All I have done is condition the fretboard

[@theguitaristas]

@@snappybro1251 Excellent! thanks for letting us know... bargain of the century I reckon!

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

They always remind me of the first Fender catalogue I ever got back in 1968. I was at school with a chap called Stephen Gilboy and his dad was finance director of Dallas Arbiter, or Arbiter or whatever they were called then. He used to get me strings too :-) The catalogue had all sorts of odd stuff including the range of blackface valve amps and solid state stuff too, photographed on a runway for some reason. Mustang, Duosonic, bass V, Bass VI, Wildwood acoustics and Coronados with wood that had been dyed still in the tree as it were. There was a clear backplate for Strats to protect them from dings - I've only ever seen one of those in real life. There were full on pedal steel guitars and the big old volume pedals that Fender reissued 15 years or so ago. I miss those old pre-internet, catalogue collecting days 😁

[@theguitaristas]

I remember Dallas Arbiter, I think they were based not far from me down in Shoeburyness, Essex? Great memories to have those Paul... they were simpler times and things have changed oh so much... all except the gear we covet really as all those things you mention are still popular today, although I've never heard of the Strat backplate. Cheers mate

[@highlandparkguitarlessons8129]

I have a Suhr modern, Jaguar, Gibson sg and I play my squier mustang more than any of them. It doesn’t matter if I’m doing shred or country on it, it just works. Absolutely love how easy and fun it is to play. The only issue I have is the neck humbucker is a bit muddy and the bridge string through holes could be better aligned but that’s it. I love that guitar. For someone who has shoulder issues and hand pain problems it’s your best friend. Literally feels like it’s there to help you play better when you are on a off day.

[@theguitaristas]

I'm still planning to put some really nice pickups in this to see what we can turn it into... 😎👍

[@che2335]

I didnt know it was a 24" scale all these years. Youve peaked my interest now thanks.

[@theguitaristas]

Jaguars, Mustangs, Duo Sonics... all 24” and nice to play! 😎👍🎸

[@kb3410]

Just bought a Squier Bullet Mustang HH limited edition in surf green and I’m really hyped on it 🔥

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Keith! 😎👍👍

[@stephenkennaway9326]

bought a blue one for £109 to see what you get, learners are so lucky to get a guitar as good as this. Back in the day this price point would have been unplayable and just junk. The laugh is its my go to guitar now around the house, as you say every one should own one there for nothing.

[@TeleCaster66]

I don't know if that's really true, at least it didn't used to be. My 1st guitar was a 1969 Fender Mustang bought used in 1981 for $150.00. Great little guitar. Far better in every was to what Fender offers now except for its high end guitars and waaay better than this guitar even though this guitar *will play OK. Back then the pickups were as good as the high-end Lollar or Don Mare or one of those type of pickup maker; the hardware was on a completely different level than anything made today; they used great pots, not thr Chinese junk used in even some of the expensive models today, etc. These guitars, to me, are OK for a beginner but if you grew up playing used 60's and 70's Gibsons and Fenders (they weren't "vintage", they were "used") you know the difference and back then I was buying 1960 Les Paul Jr's for 4 or 5 hundred bucks which was still affordable. These new cheaper guitars need all new electriconics and new hardware to be up to spec and now you've more than doubled the price...

[@12hpa]

The chinese are making products reachable for the rest of the world cos they could control their trade unions; the US didnt and so ends up charging much higher for marginally better quality.

[@gerryloughran1676]

Bulletproof review … no nonsense great stuff

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Gerry! 👍🎸😎

[@whirap]

Got one today. $199. Easy to set up. Kept the 9 strings on there. Intonation is fine. Sounds fine. Great value

[@mr.d.572]

I'm going to be getting one of these soon. Never thought I'd even be looking at guitars like this or the Jazzmaster, they just weren't on my radar until I started to look into shorter scale guitars.

[@TheKrodes]

the jazzmaster isnt particularly short, maybe you mean the jaguar?

[@mr.d.572]

@@TheKrodes Maybe I'm confused...lol. I didn't end up buying one of these anyway because I tried them in a store and didn't really care for them. I bought an Epiphone Les Paul Pro and am happy with it.

[@shroompicn-shrooman]

I have the Squier Vintage Modified Mustang... great guitar ... but I have to get one of these Bullet Mustang just for the humbuckers.. I'm a large man with big hands and it's still very comfortable to play ... don't let the scale length denture you... Good video ✌🌎👍

[@shellydrew100]

Love the 70's head-stock , and for this price , after 30 years plus of playing guitar ...this is a must have guitar :)...great vidio thanks mate :) And i bet my younger relatives would love it :)

[@theguitaristas]

Yes definitely a great guitar to have knocking around the house! 😎👍

[@victorbeebe8372]

Amazing how good some of these student grade guitars are. As in the past and into the future student grade guitars can and will be used professioally. There's too many examples to list. Being a couch rockstar I had them in the past and waiting for mines the arrive

[@kennywally]

This is the best job on the planet! Great content. I'm inspired to work on my collection now! I'm trying to keep it to 10 guitars. For $189 in the states, I'm going to add a Squire Mustang!!

[@theguitaristas]

I think you are right and I am so lucky and appreciative of all the support I get... it’s enabling my guitar habit of course but the only harm is in the pocket 💰 😜 anyway the bullet Mustang is a brilliant choice!... but there’s no way you going to keep it to 10 guitars so may as well give in now Ken! 😂👍🎸

[@kennywally]

@@theguitaristas You're right, I can't keep it to 10. I'm addicted. I just bought the Epiphone Les Paul Special after watching your review of it! I love the mustard yellow.

[@brianknight5602]

I would love to see a review of the Fender Mustang 90. Of course, it's a more expensive guitar, but a Mustang with P90s...how can you resist?!!! Love your content and keep it up - cheers!

[@johnwalsh3826]

Much better guitar than my first, second and my third electric guitar my first being from Woolworths, then a second hand plywood Les Paul copy, you’re getting the idea, I think today it’s almost impossible to buy a bad budget guitar and your video is proof of that, nothing like that in the late 70s, and your right mustangs are cool

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers John, I get the idea, personally I like to think that had there been guitars like this to learn on 'back then' I would be a much much better player now... It's not true of course but I like to think it! :)

[@azmo1981]

I just picked on of these up a few weeks ago and I am blown away at how much easier it is to play for me. Love this scale as a beginner!

[@theguitaristas]

Great to hear!

[@tomislavgrzunov6560]

Every time I see your video I start questioning myself if I need one more guitar. 😀 Looking forward to see your next review!

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Tomislav... well you always need another guitar man! 😂👍🎸

[@tomislavgrzunov6560]

@@theguitaristas I know and I'm getting worried because lately I've started thinking about getting a Strat. 😅

[@theguitaristas]

@@tomislavgrzunov6560 I think a Strat is just about ok... but if you start looking at a PRS I think you probably need help ;)

[@tomislavgrzunov6560]

@@theguitaristas 🤣🤣 I know what not to expect here anytime soon then 😀

[@markpell8979]

I scored an as-new Squier Bullet Mustang HH in stunning cond at my local pawn for $150 USD a few months ago, which somebody had paid $219 for new last Fall and apparently did not know what they had. My pawnbroker threw in a used Line6 Spider IV 15w, both items for $200 net "out the door." Happy Freakin' Birthday to me! As we say stateside, this thing kicks ass! (arse?) Pickups are fine. Action/playability awesome after only minor tweaks. Oiled the lovely fretboard, added my favorite Slinkies, and have almost forsaken my Les Paul and Tele for this budget beauty. GET ONE, all you cheap bastards.

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍 Nice one Ed… Freakin brilliant guitars!!

[@markpell8979]

Squier Bullet Mustang Update: after joining my collection recently this thing still beckons me to play from across the room. Personalized a couple things cosmetically; put a green maple skin on the front and woodworked the headstock to trim down the end radius of the 'moose antler' to a much sexier tele-like size & shape. Ooh la-la! Improved the rf shielding while the front plates were off- not really needed but why not? I now have a unique 'modder' that is not for sale. Wouldn't trade it for a new Fender. So there. Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

@@markpell8979 😎👍👍

[@joeking433]

I bought one of these, leveled the frets and put one of Seymour's JB SH-4's in the bridge and it's as good as any of my Fender guitars as far as playability and sound goes.

[@georgecaplan11]

I have ordered one based on your recommendation. Will probably mod with locking tuners. Thanks for the great content.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers George! 😎👍🎸

[@georgecaplan11]

@@theguitaristas I was able to get the sonic gray. I think this is the last one of this colour left in Australia.

[@theguitaristas]

@@georgecaplan11 That sounds very cool indeed!

[@shellydrew100]

The beauty of these is the fixed bridge , sweet and simple :)

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍

[@Samuli501]

Nice review mate!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks! 👍😎🎸

[@Nirvanaholicxxx]

Been playing for about 15 years and have 5 guitars already. But i was looking for a good cheap one to kind of just mess around and have fun with and i think i found it. Just ordered one of these in blue!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one Zack! 👍

[@txkflier]

After seeing this week's review of the toy SG, I had to tune the "way back machine" to August 2021 and see how this Bullet did. They're only about $180 in the US now, a much better deal than the toy SG. Any kid (and a lot of adults) should be happy to have the Bullet. If I had gotten one back in the 1960's, I might have been able to play it by now.. ;-)

[@pgroove163]

i play jazz& gig behind a doowop group with mine..its great

[@MonkeyBall2453]

Good advice at the end. Off to learn 3 chords

[@applehead252]

I found just changing out the cheap strings it comes with made a world of difference!

[@pmd7914]

I've got a couple of them. One I kept standard, the other is a donor for a custom body I built. Would be interested to see you review a new Squier Sonic Mustang SS burst.

[@nicholasprior7190]

Great review of an affordable guitar.The tune you played was that Tommy Gun by the Clash,what a tune.

[@theguitaristas]

😎👍👍

[@snakecake9223]

This dude is a legend

[@renodavid]

You did get some nice sounds out that little guitar. I just noticed that Guitar Center here in the US is selling a custom shop Mustang for $7000. I kid you not. Lovely guitar, but it’s hard to imagine buying a Mustang for that much. Then you have his guitar which sells for less than a lot of people spend on a pedal. Certainly more MY style!

[@gama69ful]

Love the honesty

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Angelo that's appreciated! :)

[@ghettobandaidz4330]

I love the is guitar. Still playing around a little bit to just get it just right. But right from the box it was great. I took some time and polished the frets and rolled the edges a bit and did a very light sanding to the neck. Put on new tuners and a bridge just for fun, nothing great. But I still love it so might put on a set of locking tuners and a newer bridge and swap the pickups.

[@johntaylor8829]

Gret review! I think I'll pick one up here in the states for my daughter. I got her a Taylor GS Mini, but I think she'll have more fun with the Bullet. The competition models are hard to find over here, but I did find one source that sells them for $199.99 in Lake Placid Blue with Ice Blue Metallic Stripes. Not only will it be fun for her to play, but she'll be the coolest kid on her block.

[@theguitaristas]

I think she will love it John! 😎👍👍👍

[@nellayema2455]

Dang it, Colin! I don't want one, but I want one! Your channel must be responsible for the sale of hundreds, if not thousands of guitars. Based on the resistance readings, those pups aren't made as cheaply as one might expect. A lot of inexpensive guitars come with under wound pups with a strong magnet to make up for the lack of windings. Sure, they *might* have ceramic magnets, but so do some pups that Gibson makes. These seem to be made well, which is why they sound good. Cheers!

[@fransaacs]

Picked up a second hand FSR about two months ago. Surprised by the build quality, body resonance and just how well it stays in tune. Temperature and humidity changes over the summer meant I've needed to loosen the truss rod a shade on account of some fret buzz but it's settled in fine now. The bridge generally disappoints however, the grub screws are soft and either too tight or so loose they have a tendency to unthread themselves. Loctite for now, but will replace with a set of Fender bent steel saddles similar to the MIM offset series from a few years ago. This is a great instrument and way, way better than it has any right to be.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers dude, good to know that about the bridge once it’s had a bit of a hammering... easy enough to upgrade as you say, and it occurs to me that this thing is totally worthwhile messing with over time! Thanks for comment and supporting the channel! 😎👍🎸

[@fransaacs]

@@theguitaristas a pleasure to watch. Sometime in the future I want to try out a single coil left over from a previous project at the neck. It's a 6.9k hopefully(?) hot enough to contend with the humbucker at the bridge, but there's no rush, I'm really enjoying the standard HH for the time being. Liked and subscribed.

[@jeromewagschal9485]

You're perfectly right 🙂 it's one of the best beginner guitars out there...OR a great mod platform and solid guitar for any seasoned guitar player... As a matter of fact I got my first one ( the Imperial Blue model ) a couple of years ago, followed by the black one and recently a FSR green with racing stripes... They're all so well-made I could have left them alone as is but I repair, design and build guitars for a living so I modified them all in a different way... I've always been a huge fan of Squiers and most of them get played on stage in my local clubs on a regular basis... As ever thank you so much for such a great in-depth review...

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, did you see my Graffiti Yellow one upgrade film? 😁👍

[@jeromewagschal9485]

@@theguitaristas Yes 🙂🙂 That was a great video...

[@nostro1001]

Thanks Colin...was tossing up between this (blue) or a black Bullet tele for my sons birthday in early May. He's off studying and gonna get him a mustang micro amp thingy to go with it. He can get an amp at a later date, most importantly when he can play. Cheers. 😎👍

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man I think this mustang is perfect 👍 👍 lucky lad…. I hope he learns to play it better than you can and becomes a rock star to repay you! 😆👍👍

[@nostro1001]

@@theguitaristas Well if he plays the thing I'm sure he will be better then me. 🤔 Can't see him becoming a 'rock star' seems that's a dream of an older generation. What I do know is that an instrument can give you a lifetime of enjoyment (& learning 😅) I actually didn't know this vid of yours existed, I likely didn't watch as it was at the cheaper end of cheap and didn't think it my thing. When I punched in a search and saw yours came up, it was all I needed to see to make up my mind. I didn't watch another!! Gonna make the purchase tomorrow (if my fav store is open this Easter long weekend), along with the micro thingy. He likes his music and has 'good' headphones so hope it sounds . Cheers and happy Easter. *'* thanks for the reply all these months down the track on this vid. It's appreciated. 👍😎

[@theguitaristas]

@@nostro1001 Cheers man, hope it all goes to plan! 😎👍

[@roccoazzir6483]

Just picked one up for $100 and loving it

[@marinedalek]

Just a little anecdote of my own experience with the nut on a MiM Player Strat - when I recieved it the slots were cut at all sorts of jaunty angles. It was as if the slotting file had been held around 5 degrees off axis, leading to a fair bit of grabbing on the wound strings. Luckily I was already planning to install a TUSQ nut, but just thought I'd share. Maybe the person slotting mine felt a bit dizzy that day ;)

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man… maybe it was training day at the factory! 😆👍

[@shellydrew100]

As i type i've just ordered one , the floating trem set up etc ...i remember trying to teach my then 10 year old nephew and all he did was mess about with the whammy bar ...didn't learn a thing until i gave him my fixed bridge guitar ...i just wish 20 years plus ago they had guitars like these for this price ...

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Drew, I liked this so much I now own two! 😆👍

[@user-ev9qw3om1g]

I trust your judgment on guitars and I feel the same way about mine.

[@samsongerald7165]

Thank you sir ! great guitar !

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks for the support!

[@sigma5054]

I'm nit a ' beginner' but I began again with a blue one of these...exceptional for the money...wondering why I didn't do short scale simplicity sooner

[@caseylee12]

I have the black one. GREAT pickups in this thing for $159 USD! Very comfortable to play. Good for beginners and everybody else!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Casey... great guitar, l liked it so much i bought another in graffiti yellow! 😎👍

[@michaelw6277]

I recently came across a low view count video of an older gentleman playing some low energy blues on one of these and he was just making the thing cry… it sounded amazing and the guitar was 100% stock. I really wish I had been wise to these when I bought my first electric about a year ago. For the price though, I may just buy one anyway.

[@spdaltid]

I am so happy this guitar is rated Super Cool! I mentioned on that ratings episode that my wife got me one for Christmas. I've been really enjoying it, but noticed [even with my 'playing' and tin ear] that the tone didn't really work at less than full volume.... Not really sure why I turned the volume below Max!! but a quick search of the internet revealed I was not alone. Maybe my guitar was old stock here in Thailand, but it seems the wiring was set up wrong at production. 2 mins fix with a soldering iron. Now it is UberKool!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Bob, did you change the tone pot?… as you say easy fix on a supercoooool cheap guitar!! 😆👍

[@spdaltid]

@@theguitaristas thanks to Squier-talk, I moved the PU[s] [switched] hot output from the Vol Pot centre wiper tab [where it was common with the jack output] to the [hot?] tab common with the tone circuit. I think! I'm not sure what style wiring that is, but it works!

[@tylerfox6877]

Great little guitar, i ve the same one. Thank you !

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Tyler, liked it so much I bought another! 😆👍

[@jharvey433]

I loved mine... gave it to my niece

[@paulgordon6949]

I've got a black one of these. It's great!

[@ginopenguino1450]

Yeah, that’s what I got. I think it looks great in black. The Olympic white is also awesome, but harder (for me) to find. Enjoy yours, and play it in good health!

[@Dave062YT]

Just got around to picking up one of these in black .Looked at the new Sonic Mustangs but they don't have the comfort cut so went for a 2017 Bullet instead .Sounds fantastic in your hands ,great playing as always .Paid £90 on Reverb so cant lose.I may fit locking tuners ,purely for the convenience changing strings and a Tusq nut is only a tenner and very easy to fit so will prob do that too.Pick ups sound fine to me I'll prob leave those for now ,I'll just treat the fret board with Monty's relic wax to darken and feed it a bit . My Blacktop Jaguar p90 has given me a real taste for offsets .My Jag is a bit too hefty tho @8lb 8 oz so one of these should be a breeze ...

[@markpell8979]

Almost two years since this video. I'd just bought an excellent used Bullet Mustang then at a pawn shop and got another there since at a better deal. Still lovin' these guitars and I play them regularly. Everything works great, they stay tuned, there's nothing wrong with the pickups at all. Still a 'get one' recommendation. I guess you'd get the Sonic model now for an equivalent but they're not as nice. No arm or belly cuts.

[@theguitaristas]

I didn't realise the sonic was different... I sense a comparison coming!

[@rocket69218]

I've just seen there's a 'sonic grey' one on pre-order now at Guitar Guitar £119... might have to treat myself for Christmas, I don't own a guitar with a HB in any more and this would do nicely .... nice bit of Primal Scream channeling going on in this video too. :)

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, yes Sonic Grey sound very cool...we're moving on up! ;)

[@oliox8685]

I just preordered the new version (Sonic series) in red with 2 single coils. Planning to keep it as it comes but with a good set up and maybe roll the fingerboard edges.

[@mrjfeb539]

Been out of loop for a while health issues another great video who’s I could get the competition racing stripes in the USA once again thank you for great playing and review

[@theguitaristas]

Good to have you back man! 👍😎🎸

[@mrjfeb539]

Wish I could get the blue with racing stripes

[@darthporkius]

This should have been my first guitar, but the cool kids play les pauls so I got a les paul special. I sold that. A few years later after a bunch of other guitars. I finally got the mustang. I couldn't resist the competition green with the white stripe. It's now my main guitar.

[@theguitaristas]

You got there in the end and now you are the coolest!! 😁👍

[@adrian_V99]

Greetings, Colin. I quite like the original p'up tone, and your personal style shines through. I've heard others on KZbin and the attack of the player is pretty rough. Tone really is in the fingers! Too bad they're not available in Canada, only the black and imperial blue models.

[@theguitaristas]

Hey Adrian, thanks for the kind words man that’s appreciated! Shame you can’t get the funky colours but black sounds pretty cool 😎

[@adrian_V99]

@@theguitaristas Got news back from Anderton's UK. Too bad delivery is 73 pounds! But at least the VAT of 20% is refunded to non-Euro residents. They can export because the FSR is not available here, but in USA, and Fender/Squier has restrictions on importing and exporting from foreign countries wherein retailers already sell. Smart way to reduce competition and keep costs up. It will have to wait until my next trip. Unless I can order one from Eire as its shipping costs are far , far less than the UK's. Cheers!

[@joncrusher1364]

i wish squier/fender offered a version with 2 single coils instead. its a great guitar and i actually have one in olympic white but for me its just a practice guitar and i really prefer the look of the singlecoils on a mustang. they offer the super affordable bullets with single coils for strat/tele/jazzmaster, but not for the mustang or jag for some unknown reason

[@theguitaristas]

I hear you... it is a bit of a weird hybrid but we shouldn't complain. Hey you could maybe get another scratchplate, swap out the pups for some single coils and still have some change left!

[@dannytribble1186]

@@theguitaristas 👍😊

[@benjaminfowler4513]

The classic vibe version is single coils

[@orwellson]

Agreed. I have bought one of these in white, but I’m just not a fan of those chunky black humbuckers. I think mustang I think of those diagonally-oriented single coils.

[@pttrent123]

Sounds like a very inexpensive guitar that should be worth not putting in the fire ! Part of it is that you are great player and you make it sound great :)

[@theguitaristas]

Ah thanks man! :)

[@azander1958]

Man Daphne blues are adorable on guitars and basses

[@Mandobird1]

I have one in Sonic Grey. Fabulous little guitar.

[@theguitaristas]

That’s a cool colour... I think maybe they’ve stopped making that one now I couldn’t find it anywhere 🎸😎👍

[@Mandobird1]

@@theguitaristas Daphne blue with those orange competition stripes is no slouch in the looks department either.

[@birdman316]

re watching this film again colin! i went to the music store to check one out but dismissed it for some reason....a few weeks later i saw one(royal blue)in a pawnshop... thought "heck lets be positive and find the good in this thing" lol....strummed it and wow how it resonated thru the wood! i got it at a lower price after pointing out the fret sides that were horrible... worked on the fretsides and popped in some zebra "57 specials" from guitarmadness on ebay...even wired the neck pup "azz backface" for maybe the only "peter green" squier bullet mustang that i know of! its one of my faves too!

[@theguitaristas]

Nice one! 😁👍

[@birdman316]

@@theguitaristas im "pervin" over a surf green one haha!! bet it would sound sweet with "mean 90s" from guitar fetish.... i have a mean90 on the neck of a cheap glarry tele...bridge is a "vantagge voiced" 63 gfs unit...

[@robertorochamartinsrocha7041]

Very very good video.

[@theguitaristas]

🙏😊

[@robertorochamartinsrocha7041]

@@theguitaristas it'a a complete and a great work that you are doing... I'm subscribe with ring bell for all new content.... thanks 👍👍👍

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Roberto that support is appreciated! 😎👍👍

[@Edward1312]

Comparing the quality of budget guitars between now and the 70's and 80's there is really no comparison. Quality has gone up and price has gone down relatively. There is also now so much more choice, the only big US company that's not having a cheaper alternative made abroad as a option is Rickenbacker.

[@theguitaristas]

Absolutely agree with that. I don’t really know what to do with the 70s Teisco Zenta Telecaster I bought recently... it’s certainly not fit for playing! 😂👍🎸

[@greenfly1264]

Gonna get one 👍