Gear Thursday: Fender vs Squier Strat Comparison | Marty Schwartz

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[@johnlongstreet6336]

Squire pick up sounds cheap..

[@vaibanez17]

What we learned today kids: expensive amp is the most important thing

[@ninjasancho6711]

Right... screw the price . If it feels good to play , who cares. The right amp and player can make just about anything sound good..

[@kaneki4403]

Yessss

[@takotacatrow5964]

My brother has the same vox amp, yet never plays on it. *Sigh*

[@MrColaPepsi]

Jo

[@chucklemuchuckle2170]

Good playing is the important thing

[@yourfather5324]

I hear a difference but a 400 dollar difference? I don’t think so

[@gabrielcomeau3518]

Its more than that but we get the point

[@BigBrandoGAMES]

You do realise that that's an AMERICAN start which means that s £1000 grand approx and the squier is around £100-£400 Hmm..

[@dathunderman4]

Depends. I’d say the MiM strats are definitely worth the difference, while the American ones aren’t. Most ppl say that the mim fender strats are closer to the American ones than the Squier Strat is close to the MiM Strat. I returned my $200 Yamaha Pacifica today and paid an extra 400 for a player Strat and I can tell you for me it was WELL worth the difference. And the Yamaha pacificas are generally known to be better cheap guitars than Squiers

[@DeadShred9]

I couldn't Agree more !! I got A Cherry Red Squire Strat with Humbucker's in the bridge and neck since I'm a Metal player exclusively so this configuration works for my needs and I am a big Maple Fret Board fan ! Put some HipShot staggered Locking Tuners on it as well as a Kluson Trem Block for sustain Improvement . So with those two under $90 dollars all together upgrades this thing is a Monster from Slayer , Megadeth to Ratt and Dokken it covers it all well I couldn't have made a better choice and with the locking Tuners from HipShot I can dive Bomb like EVH and it stays in tune and I rarely use Tremolo's but have been using it more since it stays in tune !! I would say if your on a Budget do what I did. If you do buy American still recommend putting locking tuners on it for tuning stability . I have 35 years as a working Guitarist multiple bands , some session work and now starting on my own music creations ! Good Luck hope all this info helps sorry for the long read \m/ Rock On !!

[@lil_weasel219]

800$+

[@darkgamer8782]

Argue with me if you want, but those colors on that squire are just gorgeous...

[@vsus42]

I have been using that exact guitar for 3 years no problem, can play any genre sounds amazing.

[@probablyahorse1389]

@@vsus42 What series is it?

[@wangd000dle]

That fretboard looks real nice too! I love how its faded on certain parts

[@knepplet3570]

Why would people argue with you?

[@bruhspahgehtti8544]

@@probablyahorse1389 most likely an affinity

[@motorbikeray]

The fact that a $150 Squier guitar does a great job holding its own against a $1200 - $1500 Fender guitar says a lot of good things about that Squier Bullet Stratocaster.

[@rickdb8480]

I've only owned Squier CV's & VM's which have been stunning. I've never played a legit American or even Mexican Fender. The Squier clearly sounds great next to the Fenders. I want to know how they FEEL. And honestly, if there as close as the sound in feel, I'll never buy a Fender. It's just not worth the extra $$ in my opinion if they just don't feel & play worlds above the Squiers.

[@someoneshappyness]

Just shows that price is an imaginary bullshit thing and its even hard to make something that shouldnt be as good, worse agahahah bc its pretty good haha compare to the expensive one - crazy

[@bigboyhours6473]

@@someoneshappyness price is absolutely not an "imaginary bullshit thing"

[@batman6540]

First play a american made Fender then talk...i own a deluxe strat and it blows every squire out of the water in any situation. @@rickdb8480

[@jeremyalcoser5742]

@@bigboyhours6473I agree. I had a cheap Telecaster then I purchased an American Pro 2 & OMG!!! I don’t even want to play it

[@tdtom1376]

maybe it's because I'm frugal but, the Squier seems to hold it's own in these comparisons... especially with the price gap considered

[@vyshawnforeman522]

Your not the only frugal person the squier affinity strat is a great guitar

[@andrewstorey8584]

This is why I prefer the MiM Fenders. Great value for a guitar. This might be a bit of a bias though as I haven't played a squire in about 13 years.

[@kcbc9037]

The difference isn’t mainly I sound of the instrument, most cheap guitars sound good through a great amp like shown here. The difference is about quality of the parts and the amount of time spent in fit and finish as well as how well it will stand up to use on stage night after night. Phillip McKnight has many videos explaining the differences between Squire and Fender.

[@Sammie_Sorrelly]

Cheap guitars are better than they've ever been without a doubt. Maybe not charity shop off-brand stuff for 50 quid, but the Squiers you can get for a hundred, maybe two hundred tend to be genuinely solid enough guitars. That definitely was not always so.

[@BeatPoet67]

I have a Squier Tele ClassicVibe and it looks and feels great. It doesn't feel cheap in any way. Let's be real. We all know that the player makes the biggest difference by far. But we're all seduced into thinking "well, American Fender is much better than Mexican Fender is better than Chinese" and that will make all the difference. I'm as guilty of this as anyone. But the differences are so small that they're insignificant to 99% of us.

[@rudolfsaboltins3064]

i think the squier sounds more "sharp" than the fender is more "soft"

[@paulkardoulias9547]

yes! thats why i upgraded...look at my post about pickup info

[@TheRealCowlick]

kk mine It's just the nature of the cheaper pickups. Nothing wrong with Squiers, they're amazing for their buck!

[@GuanTones]

protip: flatten the tuning

[@tannerwilson8459]

That’s exactly right lol

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

Apostolos Papadopoulos indeed. I still have my old Squier. Its the same thing just cheaper pretty much man. The pickups are really the same, but they just are sharper and little different. It’s really pretty much the same guitar

[@strokingoutloudpodcast]

Man the squire really doesn’t sound bad whatsoever. Pretty good sound for a beginners guitar.

[@keithcarpentersr.4353]

guitarz and carz - I just picked up a Squier Affinity gold Logo for $140. Plastic still on guard. Plays and sounds mint.

[@user-wc6pw8oh6v]

Its about feel

[@jimsteele2072]

I'd gig it. Everyone is drunk at the bar anyway, sounds good enough to me.

[@strokingoutloudpodcast]

Jim Steele my kinda people.

[@strokingoutloudpodcast]

Anthony Hernandez oh... my bad?

[@theworldhadteeth]

At 1:27 That is my all-time favorite Beatles song! Don't Let Me Down!!

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I noticed that too!

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Damn dude you need to do a Don’t let me down toturial now!!

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Evan Hughes He did

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[@albertfernandez9934]

Did that lesson, it's out there...

[@evanauditoredafrienze]

Thanks guys

[@jonahdoty7528]

I just got a seafoam green fender squier strat for Christmas and I love it it’s my first guitar besides my old acoustic

[@leoniekhoury565]

Very fair comparison- same licks, same pick ups, same amp settings. Really useful. Thanks, Manny!

[@kestutisbagusauskas8323]

Yes but we don''t know what settings he had on the actual guitars. To my ears the Squier intially sounded a bit brighter and cleaner but the later on it sounded muddier?

[@GroovesAndLands]

The legit Strat definitely has more "meat" to it, but the Squier sounds just fine. Frankly, hard to justify the price difference.

[@illuminati10yearsago80]

Well, the sound isn't the only thing that is different there, you could just put american std electronics to a squier and it'd be damn near identical, but there's a whole lot of other stuff going on in the american ones, like better hardware, fret levelling, rounded fret edges, better woods, nicer neck finish etc. This doesn't probably quite justify the price, but I know I could sell my Am std for just as much as what I paid for it (used but mint), so does it matter? It's like money in the bank. This doesn't really apply if you buy a used Squier and upgrade it.

[@liamouziel211]

You know i think that the price difference is becuase a squier doesnt have a lot of value used and the uas made has and some more things thar are not only effecting the sound

[@amirkhalid5449]

The Squier is a Fender product too. It's no copy, it's a perfectly legit Stratocaster.

[@toddmcgraw6082]

The action and the staying in tune are things you cannot show on a video and the mid-range sounds way better definitely worth it to get the genuine article

[@christostine3069]

The difference is how it feels in your hands.. a squir doesnt not compare to how an American feels

[@TheBismrk]

Great colour choices for both guitars Marty

[@Max-dr6rz]

I actually like the Squier. It has that sharp tone, I love it. Depends on the amp too, never forget that.

[@spacecowboyjoe17]

I got a Squire telecaster and I love it, I have modified it and made a weird Jimi Hendrix style telecaster with his type of strings (38. To 10.) And a reversed bridge pickup

[@ThatGuy40640]

Same. I prefer the Squire!

[@lailaphong2066]

Both guitars sounds good on its own..because the player is good!

[@redcreepgamingnothing1036]

Not necessarily. Just because the player is good doesn't mean the guitar will sound good. If the pickups suck it will make it sound bad. If the strings suck it will make it sound bad. Just so you know.

[@Dizastermaster.]

@@redcreepgamingnothing1036 Nope and nope

[@redcreepgamingnothing1036]

Why am I wrong?

[@Dizastermaster.]

@@redcreepgamingnothing1036 Because unless the pickups are broken, or the strings are literally starting to rust, someone who know how to play a guitar will be able to play it good.

[@Dizastermaster.]

@@redcreepgamingnothing1036 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIXHi2qPZrdgeK8 live performance with broken pickups.

[@freesk8]

Squier sounds 98% as good as the American. Thanks!

[@HolyRollerDannyBoy]

@The Lonely Traveller agree with you on that but sure its sounds as good as the American but I wonder how it feels in comparison like the neck and strings

[@MrLemonade88]

@The Lonely Traveller so does fender

[@mynamefrank6567]

@The Lonely Traveller doesn't everything?

[@ethankunoff9459]

Some come with a hum bucker to

[@Weeble_Warbles]

Yeah, I have really good headphones on if it were a blind test I'd be hard-pressed to tell you which is which.

[@lootingmidget7836]

Here's the difference The fender stays in tune much better, has a softer tone, feels better on your body, you can feel the bass and trebble coming together and the pickups sound better. The squier has more bass sounds, doesnt stay in tune as well, the pickups sound less active, the feel is still great and it has less active electronics. The guitars are great.

[@felixguitar1108]

Vintage Gota Thank You man

[@demondefiant6346]

I have locking T’s on my Bullet, and a blocked the bridge. It stays in tune almost 24/7

[@davidkastin4240]

@@demondefiant6346 It's a phalacy that locking tuners help a guitar stay in tune. A blocked trem is why. I have Strats with and without blocked trems. The few Strats that wouldn't hold tune I put on budget Fender style string trees and voila they hold tune now. Cost me about $5-$6 for enough for 5 guitars. Real Fender ones about $9 for only 2 string trees.

[@beanvillen24]

My squire stays in tune great!

[@pstrokeslibsarctic]

Doesn’t necessarily

[@fishman5400]

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and rocky

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[@photopsthe2nd537]

Why are fedoras bad in the first place

[@Cronposh]

@@photopsthe2nd537 it's usually geeks that wear them

[@micchekonetwo]

I'm Extremely impressed with the squier, In comparison to the USA strat. I've been playing guitar for over 45 years and own several american and vintage strats...but Wow! that squier sounds great!! it also has a better color and btw...your guitar skills are fantastic!

[@jamesyellow3786]

I think both sound great, I think I wouldn’t know in a blind test which guitar is the American and the Squier ..great video by the way 😜

[@gabrielaldwin2331]

I did sort of a blind test where I closed my eyes and listened and couldn’t find a difference

[@konish6831]

I could here I little difference (mostly when he used distortion) but I don’t think I would know the difference.

[@shane39767]

I think the american strat had a warmer tone while the squier had a little brighter sound and it had more vibration along the frets. So I could hear the difference, but it's for sure mostly about who is playing rather than what they're playing

[@stefdewildt8562]

The biggest difference is how they feel while your playing

[@Mrsmacieks]

No offense but are you serious? Fender has much more warmer tone

[@MarighnamaniMr]

How about a Gibson Les Paul vs Epiphone Les Paul ? Since we are doing original vs sister companies here ;)

[@lunaco3971]

Marighnamani Kant Singh weren’t epiphones the originals before Gibson bought them out and made all their guitars come from places in China and Indonesia?

[@MarighnamaniMr]

@@lunaco3971 I am actually not sure about this as I did not do much research. As far as I know, Epiphone guitars are cheaper in price compared to Gibsons (like Squiers with Fender). So I assume Epiphone is Gibson's sister company. But you could be right, could be the other way round too

[@lunaco3971]

Marighnamani Kant Singh yeah, I just hope if marty does this, he uses the Gibsons and epiphones from before 2010 when their quality control wasn’t so bad

[@Tommy_Mac]

I heard a story at a Les Paul seminar (they show Les Paul's guitars that were GIVEN to a policeman near Les' Mahwah, NJ home; you can actually hold and play these instruments!) where they talked about Les building a solid body electric guitar in the NYC Epiphone factory after hours. Epiphone was a distinguished guitar company that Les wanted to work with. I'm not sure when Gibson bought them out, though.

[@jc5604]

@@lunaco3971 no. Gibson made the first Les Paul. Epiphone and Gibson have a similar relationship as Fender and Squier.

[@davewalker3873]

Ive had a squire strat for about 15 years and abused it. It still sounds sweet. Always wanted a fender but never been able to justify it with how nice my squire is.

[@Kurtwell]

If you're a rich and famous musician you won't give a shit and pay the difference, otherwise it makes sense to stick with the cheapest.

[@tanker1960]

Sir would you refret it or replace the neck if you have to.?

[@davewalker3873]

@@tanker1960 if I had to yes.

[@davewalker3873]

@@tanker1960 I'd probably get it re fretted. If the necks good keep the guitar as original as possible.

[@tanker1960]

@@davewalker3873 thanks.

[@bleee.t]

The price gap makes the squier sound really good, there I said it.

[@juzzie]

For the money... it’s Squier ALL DAY

[@Guitarnivore]

And with a little work and a few small, inexpensive upgrades, you can make a Squier play and feel even better.

[@sebastianbancroft7184]

Guitarnivore Would you recommend, say, better pickups?

[@columbojr7270]

Strat different level. So clear.. squire muddy and clangy. Factors?pickuos, wiring, parts....sqire not as refined..but a good starter

[@DigitalDevil]

I'm honestly just here to listen to you play ❤️

[@jessemendez6633]

Digital☆Devil Awesome Prof picture of Hidomi!

[@DigitalDevil]

@@jessemendez6633 Thanks :3

[@yourfather5324]

Digital☆Devil no one cares kid

[@jimmywilliams3972]

I felt that the price difference is larger than the sound differences. It is s'more the player than the guitar. I modded a squire bullet and it is an amazing guitar.

[@zachhaywood1564]

I think the Squier actually sounds bluesier than a Fender, which I love.

[@xXKASsNiPeSXx]

Both the colors look amazing on a strat but sound wise I actually kind of like the squire better, just for the fact that I like more grungy sounds than very clean sounds

[@willashton5222]

Bro if you want grungy sounds just use the right pedal and amp settings lmao

[@lil_weasel219]

@@willashton5222 yes but why spend a fortune then if a bullet strat is enough

[@lil_weasel219]

Bullet strat HSS for you

[@Dukeybookey]

@@willashton5222 he means pickups

[@stephendavis5530]

The American Strat sounded slightly brighter and clearer. The Squire a little muddier, but not enough to spend $1000 (or £) on a guitar. The Squire would do me very nicely, thank you. :)

[@KevinORourke25]

Marty, so happy to see your interview with Wood and Steel magazine. Great work and admirable work to get to where you are. Much deserved. Kevin

[@MartyMusic]

very kind of you Kevin! Thank you!

[@lickerballs938]

@@MartyMusic bro please what’s the name of the second song

[@chadwickpainter8212]

Thank you Marty. Best squire to fender review of strat I've seen. Straight forward and no pretentiousness. That is why you are one of my favorite peeps on KZbin.

[@aWildJosh213]

I heard a nice “clean” guitar tone from the American Stratocaster and the squire Stratocaster was a little noisy, but I like both guitars. I have a black squire strat and I love it!

[@lukecalfee9356]

Recently bought a Squier as my first “pro” guitar, and I absolutely love it. For me it competes with a regular Strat because I would take a guitar that is exactly the same with a few “quality differences” if it means paying hundreds of dollars less.

[@jamesgilkison6488]

Ive just bought a Squier bullet strat. Im a beginner so was a good buy at £104.

[@JohnnyTurnerMusic]

I have one too dude. Great guitars for starting out. When your ready look for some upgrades to your current guitar than pay the extra £600!

[@franciscomatos9968]

Cool beans. I got the squier affinity strat H/S/S.

[@yesthatisababytoucan.youre6983]

Was it a good choice? I am looking to buy one of these possibly. 💛

[@franciscomatos9968]

@@yesthatisababytoucan.youre6983 at this point in time it is basically a rite of passage that your first guitar be cheap. If you are just starting out, don't sweat it too much. Just make sure you get it set up right.

[@lilfisch6709]

I’m late but how is/was it😅

[@willmcdaniel8375]

Though I love my fender, im always surprised by how good my Squier affinity sounds. They do a pretty good job these days, especially the Indonesia versions

[@kevinmccathie832]

How about Mexican v American Marty?

[@onlyfromadistance7326]

Just bought a Squire from Sweetwater and was very surprised at how nice it is. They even set it up (pretty) well. Still, I have to admit I changed the tuners to locking Fenders and replaced the pickups with Fender TexMex. Overall, for the money, it's really nice. P.s. I own six other guitars and two of them are $2000+. Just didn't want to take something that nice on the road so I got the Squire.

[@tonym7051]

Only from a distance which Squier model

[@onlyfromadistance7326]

Tony M , Affinity Strat Seafoam green with rosewood neck. Really happy with the stock fret job too. Very even and no sharp edges. Had to lower the action and set the neck relief, but that's to be expected with a mail-order guitar.

[@marouaneGM]

I'd love a lesson on all the progressions you did, You never cease to amaze me marty ! Keep up the good work !

[@jerryx2000]

The Squier is made in Mexico & the US Fender is made by Mexican immigrants.

[@PablogoOtv]

Jajjaajaj

[@minaross6070]

@@blackgoatee9535 r/whooosh

[@oscar8159]

Not a mexican here, but the interesting thing is that California used to be part of Mexico and the name itself is spanish, ironically american Fenders are crafted there, which by the way are not too far away from the great mexican quality, surely Fender trust these mexicans, little trumpie.

[@irorro_]

Squire is made in Indonecia

[@irorro_]

You're wrong

[@maxweeboy]

Congrats on 1 million subs Marty :)

[@slippylemon2738]

Oh hi mark

[@codymchenryguitar5192]

Adam Byrne the room?😂

[@slippylemon2738]

Yes sir

[@RandomTasck]

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[@JFresh1520]

RandomTasck Hi doggy

[@NickZoOoR]

Its "hai"

[@westtnperio]

Thanks Marty... Really just wanted to hear you play !! You could play anything and I would watch !!

[@Huntington12345678]

I have an American Roadhouse Strat. I use it for serious recording and special occasions. I play my Squier for practice and jam sessions, so I play it a ton more. I love and need both. Good times.

[@bradyboob]

" it doesn't matter what it says on the headstock " best advice I ever got. My experience was always fighting the instrument and it wasn't until I was in my thirties I bought a cheap Squier out of curiosity I never had a lot of money for expensive gear but once I plugged that Squire in the feeling for me was why didn't I buy one of these to start with. My whole point is I think they're the best to start on because of the price and their durability / quality versus people giving you dumpster guitars they found LOL. And I did buy an American after my Squire experience and it was the tone I had been chasing my whole life but I can never afford one until I got older. I believe they are the best guitars to start on no matter where you go with your sound because when I help people pick guitars out now I always compare it to a squire is it better or worse and for the money you really can't beat the price of a squire to start out with.

[@Oilid]

What did I prefer? Your playing! 😁

[@TheMikeharris7]

I've owned a bunch of Fenders and Squiers. One of the best sounding Strats I've run across is a 20th Anniversay Squier Affinity. The thing is amazing. The pickups are extremely 'articulate' - so much detail not only in the notes your hitting but how you are picking/strumming them. Also don't sleep on the old first Squiers from Japan in the early to mid 80's. Those are usually extremely high quality instruments - probably on par with anything else made by Fender at the time (especially look for JV or SQ serial #'s).

[@carlibostic487]

I have a Squier affinity Strat I love it, in the same green as that. I got it coz I desperately wanted a Strat and at £200 its perfect for the level I’m at now. It still has that Strat sound I wanted so I’m really happy and I would recommend them to others. I know where your coming from the quality is much better now. Thanks for all the awesome lessons, your really helping me improve my guitar skills 😁🤟🏼

[@bradleynorman]

You definitely hear the notes ring out more on the American. Still the squire has a almost nostalgic sound to it though. Love your videos. Just an older guy trying to realize a dream to learn to play.

[@spearchuckerbear2817]

Great playing. I could def tell the American strat had a way nicer sound. Seemed more full and bright. The Squire is good to, I have a bullet mustang from Indonesia it is my favorite guitar that I haven’t played. I did have to add stuff to it but it’s great. I really love your videos to, they are really great.

[@stanparsley9186]

The bridge riff was fantastic! Excellent video Marty!

[@simplelivingwithconniekeen9485]

Just found this comparison by Marty. I have been learning on an acoustic, but my son picked out the Fender Squire as my electric guitar. Now I can't wait to get it!

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

I love Fenders , but the Squiers are probably the best bang for your dollar ! Almost any guitar can sound pretty good with a proper setup . Just like any expensive guitar can sound and play like crap with a bad setup . I strongly advise any new player to spend the time to learn to do their own setups . Videos on KZbin are out standing . Any way , take care of your guitar and it will take care of you !

[@ryand141]

Which videos do you recommend for setting it up (electric guitar)? What's the difference between hss and sss strata? Thx.

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

@@ryand141 , HSS is 2 single coil pickups and 1 humbucker . SSS is 3 single coil pickups ., usually describes strats . Look at the videos , and browse around . there are tons of videos . Find one you like , and understand . Most are pretty good . The Squier Classic vibe series are very good build quality , with lots of choices if you are looking to buy a guitar . Nowadays there is no reason not to find a good used guitar in the $300 USD range .

[@adrianbennett5707]

Truth: expensive amp,more important than expensive guitar. Squier vs fender brand name is 80 percent of price difference. Just sand off the name and no one will know what it is

[@polasbeatz]

facts👍

[@panicrev555]

I just bought a Squier for something to practice doing a psychedelic paint job on and have been playing the hell out of it. I can't explain it. I love playing that thing.

[@TheophanyComedyGuru]

Woah man the video quality looks amazing in this!

[@justinfleming7603]

That squier sounds amazing

[@GreenToMe2000]

I just bought the exact Squier and it’s a pain to tune. I need to get new tuners

[@Mystic_Truth]

Omg thanks got making the video marty!!!

[@jcburger733]

Thanks for the battle of the strats. I also thought that the squire sounded tinnier too. Still a great guitar for the price. The squire has come a long way since 20 years ago. I took my son to get his first electric guitar and he picked out the squire. I played it before buying it and decided to get him the regular strat ;-).

[@marcuscool3579]

I think that the squire looks way cooler. In color and the cool patterns on the fingerboard.

[@joeisnothome]

I don't care what anyone says. I play my 2 squier strats proudly

[@fender1000100]

Same here theres a hell of a lot of snobbery in the music business. They assume EXPENSIVE always means BETTER. I dont know about STRATS cos I dont play em. But the SQUIRE CLASSIC VIBE TELE I have can live with any Fender Tele I ever owned. At one third to one fifth of the price. Put alot of these goons in a dark room and they really wouldnt know the difference. In fact many would choose the Squire classic vibe over the Fender American. That's how amusing it is.

[@relaxx331]

bro, i’m going to get one for the christmas. Should i ?

[@identityrose693]

@@relaxx331 yes! Did u get it?

[@quackinahood7607]

hell yeah man

[@digitalchris6681]

Wow. I can only play one guitar at a time..

[@chrisgrabowski2678]

Marty, Jack is my favorite guitarist! That's how I learned to take the middle tone pot and send it to the bridge pickup instead. Love it!

[@jbvap]

I got back into playing guitar this summer, I got a Squier affinity strat and tele. For $200 a piece they are such great guitars, the fret work on them were practically perfect. I recently got a mim strat and love it, but its really not much different.

[@thebipolarbear1]

I love squiers. Anything fender is gold . but for a cheaper instrument you can't go wrong. If this was a blind test it would be near impossible to tell the difference. Excellent guitars all around.

[@papanoahs]

You had me at Dire Straits.

[@Ethan76071]

Great playing and great comparison video Marty 😁

[@tubedude4859]

I just love it every time i get the chance to unleash Scuttle Buttin on my stock Squier Bullet strat in front of gear snobs that cannot pull it off on their made in U.S.A holy grails .

[@theamateurguitarist6187]

The Squire sounds fine, although it has a slightly harsh top end, but I guess you could sort that on the EQ. There is obviously a premium on the US Strats, just because they have the Fender logo and are made in the US. However there is more attention to detail on the build and probably quite a bit more time spent on them in production. This is stuff that can’t be seen or heard necessary but will be felt by the player. Bottom line, you can’t get a US Strat for Squire money, so unfortunately if you want the quality of a US Strat you need to cough up.

[@joaquinamaro1240]

The squier sounds, a lil more whispy or hollow. Fairly close though.

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

Oh I love it! I'm currently taking one of Marty's courses (on a very old POS Yamaha acoustic with a neck so warped you can fly a B-52 under the strings--and forget about tweaking the rod--ain't going to happen on this thing). I figure if I stick with this for a year on this, I will have earned my right to buy a proper rig (Strat). Videos like this are helpful in determining what I want and don't want.

[@micahmicah402]

Literally one of the most helpful videos ever!!! Thank you!!!

[@eliwallace3825]

Honestly i’d just take the Squier and upgrade the pickups and some of the parts. It’s only expensive because it has the Fender logo on it.

[@nathantana3736]

I did this my squire, it sounds really good with upgrades!

[@geetarbube]

Kumo. More expensive parts and higher labor costs equal a higher price tag? Who knew?

[@eliwallace3825]

geetarbube The “higher quality parts” warrants about $100 more, not more than two times the Squier

[@danielmunro3222]

In order to upgrade the Squier to match the Fender you'd need to replace the tuners, the whole tremolo system, the electronics and the pickups which are all inferior (cheap metal for the hardware, less robust electronics, cheap ceramic pickups). Next you'd need to dress the frets and roll the fretboard edges. By the time you've done all of that, while it may feel and sound the same you'll have spent pretty much the price of just buying an american. The difference is that you won't be able to sell it for anywhere near what you put into it. Nothing wrong with Squiers but don't fool yourself into thinking they can be upgraded to resemble an American Fender for cheap.

[@joshiegonmei6917]

But you have to understand that the feel of these two guitars will be drastically different. The quality fret work, the finish, and most importantly the wood use is gonna be pretty night and day. The sound is close and that's awesome, but you're gonna feel the difference immediately when you play.

[@Angel-tn5ge]

0:37 please Marty lesson on that riff. I've been wanting to learn that riff for 6 months

[@ethanc3092]

what’s the riff from

[@joshuastephens4430]

Love the Sultans of Swing sounds starting at 3:45 between the Fender and Squier.

[@P3PP3R]

Another amazing video Marty!! Love it!

[@user-ir2sn6es7u]

8:38 Marty Starts judging

[@cuchilloc]

the hero we need

[@rayross997]

Bearded Marty or non bearded Marty. I have a Squier Strat & it plays & sounds great. Indonesia makes a Strat that will please ya.

[@bweags4194]

CONGRATS ONE 1 MILLION SUBS YOU DESERVE IT SO MUCH

[@anthonymorales5630]

Congrats on your feature in Wood & Steel!

[@adriansvarela]

As an owner of cheap to expensive guitars, squiers are phenomenal guitars. The wood is amazing, great body and necks. Amazing for beginners. Once you’re actually starting to play shows, then the tuners and pickups absolutely need upgrading on cheap models. Upgrade the tuners and pickups and you’re all set! Get a good set up on it and you’re golden. (Sharp fret edges can be shaved down by your local tech. That occurs with all guitars, cheap or expensive, depending on your climate)

[@chappy48]

You can definitely hear the difference and I'm sure it is more pronounced in person. Fender sounds cleaner and warmer. But is the price difference worth it? Guess that depends on where you fall on the budget vs pure sound spectrum lol.

[@jostinmegia6904]

Congrats on 1 mill

[@morpheus59]

Hello, What would you say. What differences are at the neck? a) String action, same on both guitars, without buzzing or "sucking notes" when to low? b) How do they stay in tune ? Thx

[@aarunparmar-cunio688]

Don’t let me down😍

[@masterofthetelecaster]

Mine personal favourote position is the 4th (neck + middle pickup) Its a very unique Strat sound. But its kind of pointless to compare guitars with 10 times price difference. 😃 personal opinion!

[@ryanpierce5460]

I learned on a fender squire strat. It does the job and after i got more advanced in my playing, I had to make a few tweaks to it make it playable. I adjusted the bridge to make better string contact for one. Does the job if u wanna play a gig but if ur a more serious guitarist, it's a stepping stone. Invest in a better quality guitar later down the road if you still play seriously later on.

[@comradeogilvy26]

Many thanks Marty, spot on video . As I have an indonesian made squier standard strat I have also noticed the tinnier & muddier sound on high gain settings. Also, there is a lot of noise generated on the top bridge and top neck configuration (at least in my instrument). However on clean sound configuration the squier is not far from the fender (at least to my liking). I think that a squier standard is a great starting point for beginners (like me) as the instrument looks & feels very much like its american cousin and still sounds pretty close on clean settings (that is where you are expected to practice as a beginner).

[@drexl7958]

Life is short, music lives forever. Open your wallet and buy the USA Strat. I say this as an owner of both guitars. No one who has ever owned the genuine article has thought to themselves: “Man, I wish I had’ve bought the Squire instead...” 🙄

[@graphixch]

Fuck, after months of deliberation...I think you've sold me on the Strat. 😂

[@Mark-gd5vr]

Please give me more motivation so I can end this misery of whether I shud buy it

[@dean754]

Hey Marty, thanks for the comparison. Personally, I have an American standard Squire and I love it! I honestly think that sound is subjective to what each person likes themselves. Also we have different frequencies that we each can hear and some can’t hear at all. I liken this comparison to an UHD TV. Most broadcasts are not super quality so it’s hard to say which one is best, again, it’s subjective. Also it depends on how good your eyesight is?😳 For me the difference in the price of the 2 guitars is vastly different for not much gain. I bought a good squire and upgraded lots of parts to better quality ones and better strings too. Guitars like tv,s are a personal choice and each to their own I say .👍🏽 Cheers 🍻

[@mikedoesvlogsyt8735]

this video helped a lot, thanks!

[@cadamstech1658]

Dude, thanks for this Marty!!

[@Cactusfruitsquisher]

I kinda like the squire more just out of sheer rebellion lmao

[@samclark5156]

In a proud squire owner, and I’ve done some work on it to make it more playable (changed the pickups and cleaned up the fingerboard) and I love my guitar to death. I’ve played my friends American strat, to which he has done nothing. I legitimately could not tell a difference. I’m amazed by how well squires can play for being essentially a tenth of the price. Great video and thanks for showing this to so many people out there, Marty!

[@luukyluuk7371]

Awesome, can i ask what kind of pickups you are using?

[@moboei]

Hey Marty I have a Squire strat and I love it. Could you compare the Tokai love rock (LP) with a Gibson and or Epiphone ?

[@BaileyCroffordMusic]

hey Marty! quick question, I've been playing guitar for 2 years now and I'm getting a new guitar soon. do you recommend investing in a fender or just buying a squire & fixing it up a little bit? it'd be great if you could respond, thanks!

[@catto4589]

Idk about the sound, thedooo used to only have a squier which means im just getting a squier (i mean that's a better way than to say im just broke)

[@Edu_Gonz]

Ammar Radi hey you have my philosophy of trying if getting the red squier and saving the wallet

[@buddymanstv7799]

I tell people all the time I can make the squire scream the same way just like on a strat. It’s all about brand my friend. You buy a good amp and it can make your guitar sound beautiful!

[@richardmonday1755]

thank you for the lessons just learning

[@javiervalles9782]

Hey Marty, what are the settings on the amp? Cool flame on that Squier neck btw