Which is the Best? SX Stratocaster vs Squier Affinity Stratocaster Shootout!

[@intheblues]

I haven't done the full review of the SX Strat yet... Well I "did" but it got accidentally deleted so I'll shoot it again soon 😆 Lemme know what you think of the tones of both in the comments or you can also vote in the cards 😄🎸

[@dcs2402]

intheblues hey mate, I think the sx sounded every bit as good especially bridge pick up. I love the fact that you are doing demo's on great value guitars and gear. There's way too many guitar snobs that wont even consider a cheaper brand cause it has the wrong logo on the headstock. I think you prove an awesome point. You can have a very decent instrument these days and it doesn't have to cost thousands. Sure it's nice to have those as well, but I would certainly be a lot more comfortable taking one of these to a gig somewhere than my $3k custom shop tele...

[@manishvashisht7746]

intheblues y

[@manishvashisht7746]

intheblues jjjllggghhgggggtbhôiuhhhhioooooooiuhhhhhhhhh

[@hansjrgenjulius9429]

Hi, what sx model is used in the video??? Sounds awesome!!!!👍🎶🔥

[@gonzaklez]

Here in Brazil, Sx is the best buy if u looking for cheap guitar!! Very good for upgrade!

[@tatialo37]

Ógner Gonzaklez in Puerto Rico too!!! 150.00 Americans más o menos!!!!

[@dudaavixx5677]

Comprou quando essa sst62? As mais novas são de basswood, e, só a espécie da madeira não é todo o valor dela, o número pedaços utilizados, e a qualidade mesmo da madeira, isso tudo conta, controle de qualidade na fabricação... Não adianta chegar com esses papo de "até quem tem fender fica impressionado", porque, mesmo se a SUA for assim, não significa que o padrão de qualidade é o mesmo pra todas as guitarras da marca, é o que diferencia as grandes marcas, 2 modelos iguais vão ser iguais, agora se você procurar bem, em sx, t635, e toda a guitarrada barata que o povo tenta te convencer que é "igual" fender, você acha bastante absurdo de construção e acabamento.

[@TheBrunoleocoelho]

Yes Ógner Gonzaklez! I also chose SX so far! It is the most sound like a normal Fender I found for a just price! If we look on the price in Brazil, SX is the best option comparing against other brands! Mainly because Squier can cost almost 2 or 3 times one SX guitar, sometimes! SX has a really great sound, and playability, and of course the best price! Things like frets not full polished, or country of kind of the wood used, are not so significant in guitars of these price range like Squier and SX, in my opinion.

[@jonasbarbosa8584]

@@paulosollo8675eu tenho uma e concordo com tudo que vc falou,e independente da madeira a SX já vem com um puta som de fábrica e acredite quem quiser com os captadores de ceramico que elas vem,eu também estava nessa onda mas acho que infelizmente ainda não compensaria pra mim um upgrade nela devido a tanto que a gente gasta,fora a mão de obra e regulagem,é tarracha,nut,bloco,captador,nivelamento de traste enfim,compensa mais pegar uma squier classic vibe,no meu caso é claro,que não tenho essa grana pra gastar,mas fora isso é uma ótima guitarra,e som realmente impressiona,testei ao lado de uma uma fender mexicana e sinceramente,não vi diferença.

[@jonasbarbosa8584]

@@paulosollo8675e uma coisa que a galera nunca nota,strateiro é claro,toco a muito tempo com strato e esse modelo é complicado,na verdade não existe pior ou melhor,esse modelo sempre vai ter uma que vai soar de um jeito e outra de outro,devido a madeira e captador,escala em rossewood e maple,diferença gritante,não á melhor ou pior,á qual cai melhor a seus ouvidos,a quem goste mais de basswood que é mais gordo,a quem goste mais de Alder que é agudo e estalado,e por aí vai,maple mais macia e melhor para o clean,rossewood melhor pra drive enfim,por aí vai,tem nego que fala merda pra cacete e num teste cego sabe nem diferenciar açucar do sal,mas a sx se enquadra em guitarra boa e ponto,grande abrs.

[@GuitarMav]

I think the real winner here is your Peavey amp.

[@kristalleyfino7126]

Wkwkkwkwkkwwk yes agree ...

[@sandro0094]

I agree huahauah

[@metincankutlu244]

that true bro :d

[@1961jscofield]

SX sounded darker, thicker low end. Squier sounded bright, thinner mids.

[@telesandstrats3297]

I preferred the sound of the SX. Both were fine, but the SX just had a little more. Great shootout!

[@artax7438]

SX wins hands down for the money , middle through bridge pickups sounded better and build quality is just as good and better in some areas . Price , price sound all add up , been a big fan and spokesman for SX for years now own a few rare models that are on my page SX all the way

[@georgetriantafyllou9452]

I had both guitars in the past and in my view the SX was the better instrument. Both guitars were just over £100 at the time, if I remember correctly the SX was £120 and the Squier £110. It could be luck of the draw with each particular guitar, or the fact that my SX was an older model with the "proper" shaped headstock and perhaps those were better quality (I thought so anyway). Whatever it was, the SX only needed a few tweaks to become a good guitar (and not just for the price, a good guitar fullstop). The Squire was good, but overall a bit rougher around the edges, more like a guitar you would expect to get for that little money, whereas the SX felt like a more expensive guitar with a real vintage vibe. With a set of better pickups, the SX really was on another level, whereas the Squier would have needed a lot more work to get there. Just my two cents...

[@5150show]

Sx

[@1ofthedudeswatching57]

Thanks just bought an SX vintage series to go with my MIM strat for 189 bucks Australian .So much fun for so few bucks .No sharp fret ends and get all the tones I can get on my Fender .

[@beatlesbr0ther144]

Awsome! Where did you get it?

[@jaredhind]

I had an SX and it was great for the money! Excellent guitars. Felt way better than my squier affinity I used to own

[@jrduarte99]

I helped a friend who was looking for his first electric guitar and did not want to spend much. Holy cow, he couldn't be happier with the SX Strat. Awesome value for money. He's using my Fender Mustang amp for a while.

[@davidmahoney1248]

Nice comparison. I personally can't get past the thinner bodies of the Affinity and Bullet Strats. My son had an SX and I thought it was comparable to a Squier Standard Strat at about half the price.

[@jamalabdul2009]

You really can’t lose with either guitar! The styling of the SX is awesome and very Strat-like. The SX headstock shape is one of the best looking out there! I say it’s a draw when it comes to the sound and style. 🎸🤙🏾🎸🤙🏾🎸

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

The SX is a heavier guitar. If you line up the guitars the SX is way thicker than affinity.

[@happyads9439]

Nice one mate I was hoping someone would mention body thickness.. Are the sx same as Fender 44.5mm??

[@andromalio1983]

@@happyads9439 indeed they're same thickness

[@guitarded1524]

I just did an upgrade on an SX tele. They are very well built guitars!!!!!

[@SecondMarsh]

I found the Squire was bordering on ice pick highs. Surprisingly the SX had a nice, well rounded tonal range with nice low ends. SX sounded fuller, too. In any case with both guitars, you could easily upgrade a few things and still come in under the cost of the more premium models and have a workhorse.

[@genehullinger9614]

Great video. I have a SX vintage series Strat that I purchased from a cash converters for €80. The only things I changed were the tuning keys to gotoh 18:1, pick guard and put in a N tune tuner. They are great guitars for the price. If I were to purchase a squire Strat it would set me back €239. In the end it's what works for you. Keep up the great vids.

[@pcbullets8726]

That's a crazy price for a Squier, I def would be buying the SX for 1/3 the money. It sounded just as good in my book. Cheers!

[@amirkhalid5449]

They sound about the same, the SX and the Squier Affinity. Since you didn't mention any build-quality issues with either guitar -- other than the minor thing about the fret ends -- I assume here are none to speak of, so the SX would be the much better value. I was impressed that the SX is so much cheaper, at a little over half the price of the Squier. But when I converted the retail price of the Squier (AU$350, per some Aussie online vendors) into Malaysian ringgit, I was surprised: over there, the Affinity series costs what we in Malaysia pay for the Standard series (the next series up) at 0% GST.

[@oneox958]

I was playing a Squier 70s vintage modified for quite a while and it was okay. I was very disappointed by a poor factory setup, nasty fret edges, burrs on the top of the frets that added an uncomfortable friction during bends, and a fretboard that had a chunk taken out of it during production and was given a piss poor repair job. I just assumed that's what you got with a cheap $300 guitar. After your SX tele video, I decided to give one a try. It was $130, less than half the price of the Squier, loaded with P90s and when it arrived I was completely blown away. The setup out of the box was perfect, no truss rod adjustments, no string height issues, no buzzing. The frets were wonderfully dressed and the fit and finish are outstanding - I'll put it up against any of the American Teles I've played in the past. Yeah, the headstock is a little wonky but it doesn't matter when it feels this good and the tone with the P90s is monstrous. I can admit I had a bias against guitar brands I didn't recognize; just assumed if you wanted a cheaper Strat or LP you went Squier or Epiphone, but SX has open my mind to the fact that other people can make guitars too, and in some cases, even better than the brands you know. Maybe I just got lucky and got a good one, but it has quickly become my favorite and the best guitar I've ever played. EDIT: And in all fairness, I DID have to adjust the neck pickup a little bit. It was riding a little high and sounded muddy. Dropped it down and now it sings just as well as the bridge.

[@wilzy30]

Tonal wise I couldn't hear much difference. SX maybe slightly "fatter" sounding at times.

[@patricknullo4196]

Hardly comparable in price now, the Affinity is around $AU150.00 more expensive,which is crazy. Don't have an SX Vintage Series, but have had the more expensive Swamp Ash Strat for a number of years and would not part with it at any price.

[@DMSProduktions]

GOOD shoot out Shane! MY take, SX & Squier very similar overall. However, the SX defintely HOTTER sounding pick ups. A bit 'rude' sounding on neck and middle, whereas the Squier the same pick ups sounded a but more 'refined'! Bridge pick ups however, were more noticeable, the Squier being your typical thin/harsh sounding single coil either clean or dirty whereas the SX bridge pick up had some beef to it and wasn't as trebbly or harsh! But, both guitars are horses for courses, both great value for money, but I too would go for the SX over the Squier in this case! Might be BETTER to compare the SX to a Classic Vibe model! Cheers.

[@davecarpenter7266]

The Squier is £180.00 in the uk but $1k in Australia Whoah!

[@quadruple_negative]

I have an Indonesian Affinity Tele which is very nice for the money. I bought my wife an SX 3/4 scale P Bass for xmas and I am very impressed with the build quality. But, as you said, the money they charge for a ‘brand name’ anything in this country is ridiculous.

[@robsgarage69xw]

I picked up the SX Vintage strat in Lake Placid Blue after your first video on them because it's still AUD$150 cheaper than the Squire Affinity. The Squire Bullet however is comparable in price. I'm happy with the SX strat other than the frets as you mentioned need a little bit of work but otherwise at this price point I'm happy with it.

[@gregdayley4653]

Very Similar sounds. I think the SX sounded a bit thicker that the Squier in a few of the takes. However on other takes I could not tell much difference. Personally I would have to go with the SX I had an affinity and its nut width being just a bit more narrow than any of my other guitars kind of drove me nuts. I assume they are still doing that anyway.

[@monzo9999]

Man I love the look and sound of the sx, very vintage

[@arthurpasqualin2118]

In Brazil, the CV series are around ~1150 USD. And more, the minimal wage is around ~265 USD A MONTH. That means you have to work 4 months in a row and spend money on nothing then you can buy one of those. It's tough bro

[@travelinman617]

Wow I paid 100 dollars for my sx Stratocaster at rondo music and my fender squire was 185 dollars my guitars are left handed also you play good it's great to see left handed guitar players like YOURSELF Shane

[@joeking433]

SX Strats are $180 at Rondo, now. Affinity Strats are $290.

[@malcolmhardwick4258]

I have an SX tele thinline and a black strat. Both are great guitars. I just played yesterday a Squier affinity strat and was blown away how good it was. Normally I never give then a second look.

[@GR00VYGH0ULIE]

Great shootout Shane! I'd go for the SX myself! I've had too many Squiers that were seriously sub par and here in Western Canada, Squiers have next to no resale value! Peepz selling them on Craigslist etc are lucky to get half their asking price!! I picked up 2 newish Squier Affinity Strats last year for $60 each! If I'm on the hunt for an inexpensive Strat I'll go for a Fender MIM anyday!! ***Related note: Loved your guitars with no resale value video!! SUPER accurate and comparable, there (Australia) and here in Vancouver used scene!

[@timleem3609]

Squier bridge pickup is much brighter than the SX. Overall, the Squier's single coils stand out to me whereas the SX is a little muddier sounding. Just my opinion.

[@miguelnicolini1254]

I like clean tones and the Squier was better for me , thank you for your video

[@Dylan-bx2fs]

The vintage style Sx’s are great compare them to the fender play series basically the same I was surprised when I tried them both the SX is basically $900 cheaper ... crazy good

[@rockboy360]

Absolutely! I upgraded mine with a Fender Player Series loaded pickguard and let me tell you, that thing is a whole ass Fender now.

[@StevieZero]

​@@rockboy360no its not

[@boxcarstewart311]

I was going to mention the tuning, but good job covering it in your post play comments. I cant really hear the price difference!

[@bruceanderson8720]

i vote six for one and a half dozen for the other

[@breevwhyman2985]

i would mention also.......the SX has a skunk stripe neck rear .....this usually indicates a better quality neck and better wood. ALso it can be serviced easily with regard to changing a truss rod etc. This is not so easy on a Squire neck because all the fingeboard would need removing. Also the rosewood skunk stripe offers stability to the neck.......this will prevent possible warping and such. THe neck of a guitar is it's most important part of a guitar. Also the SX has the vintage tuners (like you said)........they are likely just better tuners with higher gear ratios. Those to facts above would sway me to the SX. Silly....but did you mention the prices also?.....300 oz dollars for each of them?........wow....they are just $99 usa dollars new for the SX in America.

[@joeking433]

Who would change the truss rod in a $200 guitar???

[@stevenmgyori3826]

Well done, both sounded good to my old ears!I'm not currently in need of one of these but wouldn't rule them out in the future!Thanks for sharing brother!

[@1768pt]

Thanks for the Shoot out. I was hoping it would be the tele's but good just the same. There wasnt much in it which given the price difference says alot for the SX. Tuning was definitely an issue, was that just down to strings or are these guitars prone to it due to hardware??

[@richardrichard5409]

Shame no proper mention on neck thickness and radii between these two guitars. I thought the Squiers have slim necks with 9" radius where as the SX has a thick baseball neck with 12 " radius?

[@mrnohax5436]

i got huge ass hands i'm not sure if it already has jumbo frets cause if not then that's the reason behind me thinking my hands are too huge

[@davidneath8194]

The SX has that little bit more bluesy sound to it in MHO. Great shootout mate!

[@kshitijpharande762]

Man here u are a lefty guitarist and I can't even to find left handed Electric guitar

[@electricritual4197]

I think I have to go for the fender because of resale value

[@peterschmidt9942]

The Squiers pickups sound a bit more sparkly to me, but I actually preferred the SX's overall. As you said, the SX is probably wound slightly hotter. I also like the vintage yellow finish on the SX neck, but I must say I'm partial to those big fender headstocks!

[@okan1151]

great video, thanks.. SX has slight edge although they sound a bit shit compared to the real thing.. none of them has the depth or body to the original .. but the tone is similar yes..

[@mick1167]

I thought the SX sounded very crashy when playing more than 1 string at a time. The Squier was smoother. Prefer the Squier for that.

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

i prefer the weight and all round build quality of the SX. But i will be swapping the squire affinity pick guard i have lying around to the sx.

[@Gentamoru]

Just what I noticed, the SX seems to not be able to handle too many strings at once but the Squier does, although i'm not sure if that has to do with the "tunning issues" that he was having.

[@serdar.saglam]

I’ve got both guitars for 3 months. Both are very well made. Very good guitars. But i don’t like SX pups so much. It is little bit thin and weak and lack of punchiness. I am considering a possible switch with wilkinson alnico v pups. Maybe another brand. I did not decide yet. Plus i don’t like sticky gloss necks. So i grinded it with sandpaper. Now it is perfect for smooth playing. Tuners are ok. Everything else very nice about this guitar. Just need pups change. I love Squier Affinity. It has warm, hot and crisp sound. Great full body crunchy tones. I love it. Neck is naturel satin finish. Zero stickeness. I feel the wood. So comfortable to play. But tone knobs less sensitive than SX. Only negative. But ok. All works. Final thought: I play mostly affinity because of the sound. I don’t like weak sx tone. But with pup change sx will be great!

[@jgsheehan8810]

Not sure how to ask you a question other than via the video comment. I’m wondering if you could compare the Artist Strat against the SX and/or Affinity and/or equivalent Yamaha ??? I’m a 58yo learning guitar on a borrowed classical guitar as a 2020 / covid19 lockdown project, wondering about an electric to move to once I can find my way around a bit better. Thank you, Geoff

[@steve-gz5sj]

Both are good. I liked the splanky sound of the Squier over the darker, middy SX. There are no SXs dealers here in Canada, so not much choice ... : (

[@cass2771]

‘I thought the SX sounded hotter, so my ears preferred the more vintage Squier. But I’m leaning toward the thicker neck, the sunburst, the better finished frets and the cheaper price, ie bits of both. Keen to see what happens if you drop some different pickups in the SX.

[@e_ripley1267]

Holy crap, $1000?. I just brought my Squier 70's modern classic, which has the locking style tuners, (used but never used, still with plastic film on), for $170 US. He through in the little Fender front man amp for free..

[@adamrichards2072]

Makes me want to pull out my 1994 samick stat that i bought new in 1995 lol.

[@robsgarage69xw]

I have the Samick KR660 super strat which I bought back then too. :)

[@LikeCarvingACake]

OMG a lefty reviewer! SUBBED! Thanks man!

[@GaveMeGrace1]

At first I liked the SX sound, but overall my taste ran to the Squire. I’m considering an SX semi-hollow Strat-thank you.

[@erayykeskin]

Hi ! what is the model of SX ? Sst 62 or alder or ash ?

[@domformula1]

Looked into this after seeing the SX’s on eBay. Have to say I’d largely agree with you, for me I thought the squier had a slight edge on positions 2 and 4 in the out of phase style sounds, but as you say it’s largely personal preference and I’d be tempted to get an SX as a project guitar. I was wondering if you can get hold of the JHS Vintage brand guitars in Australia, I’d be curious to know your thoughts on a few of those. Keep up the great videos mate all the best for 2020 from the UK.

[@MikeLute]

Given the choice, one should take the one which feels the best on the fretting hand. But as these guitars are aimed at the beginners market I think most people will buy by the look or brand name.

[@rickhill6277]

Great Vid Shane! I like the SX sound better than the Affinity. The Price is also a big consideration for me. I'm really NOT a Strat Guy, more of a Tele Man but the Neck on the Squire is probably 9.5" where the SX is I believe 13 1/4". Since I have small hands I like the smaller radius necks better but that's just me. I think that the SX makes a Great Working Instrument after making some adjustments, minor Fret Work and possibly making a few electronic upgrades like pots and switches. The Price of the SX Guitars here in the States is around $100 - 180 USD. Please keep up the Good Work Shane!! Love your gear Demos and Reviews!

[@thatguyreiji1045]

Yeah same here...a classic vibe here in Namibia(Africa)will be 600 USD if you had to buy it in the US...

[@johnnorth9355]

SX guitars are unsung gems and brilliant value for money. For me it just shades it over the Squire but really nothing in it and down to personal preference - the Squire is a little more jangly. Been after an SX Thinline tele for years S/H and one day I will catch one at the right price.

[@theshoegazer2144]

Aside from electronics because that is an easy mod on either guitar, which guitar was better? if you had to choose which one felt better and played better which would you choose?

[@bobbyfields7359]

Good job! Why are the Squiers so expensive in Australia?

[@dewaynewhite5753]

I like em both because they are good to practice with and affordable! Nicely Done my friend no hating here! RIGHT ON!

[@Slovy_]

That’s crazy money for the Squier. You can get them in the US for $200 and if you live in Texas like I do you don’t have to pay taxes on musical instruments. Just print the paperwork off the internet and fill it out every time you buy anything that has to do with music and you’re tax free.

[@fortj3]

To me, the difference in tone between the two sounds like the SX has ceramic pickups and the Squier has Alnico. The SX is stronger on bass and the Squier is stronger on mids.

[@michakobojek2112]

Yeah, I've been waiting for this comparison :)

[@saddle8bag]

Until you got to the bridge pup, I rather liked the brighter tone of the Squier with the darker sound of the amp, especially position 2. Sounded very Knofleresque. It all fell apart at the bridge though. The black one sounded thick and rich and the Squier sounded tinny.

[@BJJandBS]

Which is the better value sub $300 strat nowadays?

[@edlicari3909]

The SX for the win on this one. Great video!! 👍

[@williamkerr3350]

I have an affinity I bought for 150 bucks cos it was red( always wanted a red strat) and I just bought an SX for 130 bucks for a mate who wants to play electric.i needed to do a fret level and polish and put a loaded pickguard in it and now it's great fun to play.the SX I just bought needs a neck shim to get the saddles up a bit higher and that's about it,action is a bit high but I'll work on that ,as it stands intonation is good,it's basically playable as is.If I hadn't found your vid I wouldn't have looked at it twice.thanks

[@guitartap]

The full thickness SX body gave it the edge a nice twangy strat sound

[@borgesguerardi]

Here in Brazil, you get a much better price on the SX, for about the same quality and (better) sound to my ears. SX is about R$750.00 (Brazilian Real), and the Squier is about R$1200.00. You cannot go wrong with this guitars

[@jackp.walker6247]

DAMN . . . i think i prefer the tone of the SX pick ups !!!

[@cheapocastercheapocaster3234]

if you want a strat with non full size strat body, no good pickups, no laquer on neck then the squier is the thing to buy.

[@tunesmith7437]

The SX sounded meatier.

[@JohannHBotha]

SX is all I use with 54 vintage Fender hand-wound pups. The body is deeper. I imported a 22 fret neck from China and there's no difference between my SX and Fender Highway one. The price yes! My SX has the Fender original trem unit and circuitry. One hell of a guitar at a fraqction of the price. I still maintain the nut is the most important. Now then, that's the nut standing behind the guitar...

[@landonbailey]

both sounded pretty cool! crazy how much your prices are in Australia, but that's nothing new :)

[@mattjones8523]

Lando27Music I agree the poor Australians are getting screwed in the prices of guitars.

[@originalicepick]

Greetings from Pittsburgh in the States, Shane.

[@mick1167]

Quick question Shane if I could. I'm rebuilding the first guitar I ever owned. It's an early '80's Hohner strat. I need a new pickguard though. Are all strat pickguards the same shape with perhaps only screw holes in different places or do I need to go measuring loads of different pickguards to find a match? Cheers.

[@mcam5087]

Mick from my experience the shape will be ok but not all the holes will line up. Don't be afraid of having a go... modding is fun😀

[@mick1167]

Mark Campbell Yeah, that's what I reckoned alright. Cheers mate.

[@RandomJohnnyG]

Ofcourse the SX strat. Last week I couldn't help to visit the only music store here in Philippines and played some couple SX and Epiphones, and I ended up loving the White SX and compare it to the Red Squier, plug in to some unknown brand amp(Stagg?); The SX is feels solid, heavy, low action, a nice feel in the neck, the vibrato is legit so smooth and really good punchy funky bridge. And the Squier is more of a light weight cheap quality, the vibrato is really cheap hard to push down and easily get out of tune, but still sound good though. but I prefer the SX for a budget decent quality Guitar

[@paulhicks3595]

More correctly when comparing two items: Which is better?

[@dudemandudebro938]

I think they both sound really good. If I were to choose it would definitely be the sx. I just wish they were more available in the US vs paying the large shipping. but yeah they sounded very close. Curious how you feel about the classic vibe vs that sx.. Have you ever done a demo of any "vintage" guitars? that would be cool, ive been totally impressed with them.

[@davidkastin4240]

Classic Vibe series cost more than SX Strat. CV has better pickups, both have great quality/ build. SX cost less than CV with a pickups upgrade

[@guitarocd9984]

Australia needs to revolt. You need your own Tea Party LOL.

[@jimmcdougall9973]

The Squire seems to have a warmer tone. The SX is a bit harsh for my liking.

[@markaochoa2017]

Love how you aren’t a gear snob and play whatever works for you. Quick question, have you played a peavey envoy red stripe? Looking to pick one up for 85 bucks. Is it worth it?

[@sunnytaufiq07]

Was interested on this entry level guitar... Stagg Stratocaster SES30 & maybe can compare with Squier Bullet Stratocaster. And that Affinity looks amazing.

[@thelastbreath23]

Does the Squier have a thinner neck than the SX? cause that's kind of the deal for me, i have very small hands lol

[@youknowur69]

go for the squier affinity or the CV series, have a thinner neck!!

[@thelastbreath23]

Mauro Adrian Fiorillo thank you so much!

[@Ricky21mt]

I can’t believe the prices for Fender products in Australia. That’s just insane.

[@hayes_1199]

Hmm I like the bridge pickup on the SX and the neck pickup on the Squire. Maybe you should saw them half and glue them together.

[@Jonathan-L]

A good A/B comparison is at 4:36 and 5:00 but I doubt that a deaf many riding past on a galloping horse in a thunderstorm would notice the difference.

[@simonriley7750]

Shane, can you recommend a cheap used amp up to 100, that would suite nice for a strat? I've got a vintage v6 strat which sounds great on an amp, but atm i use it through guitar rig on my laptop and it's just a huge bottleneck.

[@sergeramic]

SX sounds more smooth to the ear, full bodied tone

[@obmen_veshei]

Where does he find left handed instruments?

[@DanyTheRedAnger]

SX is very common in brazil, good guitars

[@nicke.424]

These look like great guitars but how do you even buy one? I go to the website and I dont see a purchase button and they're not online so do I have to go to a local dealer? To be fair I was looking at the website on my phone so maybe I have to get on the laptop

[@leftymark8667]

SX seems to be what in UK we have under the Vintage or Revelation brands, with similar pricing points to Squire or Epiphone? Same playability and sound pound for pound but with a few "cosmetic" finish tweeks. SX is rare in Europe but much more prevalent on the Pacific Rim.

[@richardrichard5409]

SX is still SX in the UK👍

[@gilwe]

Is this the SX "Vintage" model?

[@dcornejo7]

I prefer the SX over the Squier have both modified with Dimarzio pickups, wiring and pots, new bridge etc. But the SX sounds and feels better. I own an American strat and the SX holds its ground against it. NOT better than the Fender by all means but quality fornthe money for sure Love my SX

[@artax7438]

So do I , like i say for the money there's really nothing better. I have several SX guitars and fenders also and I understand what you mean I I've been for years now one of their biggest spokesman on KZbin

[@bullrambler]

Good review and comparison.

[@gr33rtheartist]

Both of these are great for modders. I have had both squiers and sx strats and changed out most everything in them. Pickups can be a little nasty in both. Electronics are functional, but "cheap" in both. Tuners are not too bad. The sx ones overall are pretty good. No real issues with them. Both guitars need a decent set up (truss rod, intonation, fret level, action height, nut filing) The trems are nasty in both though. You can pick up great strat parts on ebay (wilkinson parts are great value for money and a noticeable step up in quality for both of these guitars, particularly the full steel block tremolos). All I would say is the headstocks look more traditional on the squiers so I prefer them for that reason.

[@joeking433]

So the frets weren't level? That's 90% of what I would look for in a cheap guitar.

[@gr33rtheartist]

@@joeking433 true. Once you learn to level frets though, every cheap guitar has the potential to be a good one. It isn't really all that hard to do. Plenty of examples of how to on youtube.

[@joeking433]

@@gr33rtheartist I've done it many times, but I hate to do it! After I level frets it drives me crazy thinking I could do it better and get lower action, so I end up doing it again with the same result, LOL!

[@gr33rtheartist]

@@joeking433 I have been there before myself! Never a happy experience.

[@dylancarey7979]

The sx has such a new sound, I don't know how to describe it