I found this guitar for $35 but it could be worth MILLIONS

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[@MusicisWin]

I meant I'm never buying a brand NEW guitar ever again so this doesn't count 😅

[@LazrsT]

Sure

[@ItsJustRyan89]

Bore off

[@maliciousmushroom]

That video was my first thought when I saw this one lol... NEVER is a LONG LONG time! We shall see Tyler, we shall see. Also, it was $35 so I wouldn't count it either ;)

[@robertbryant1404]

we all knew that wasn't going to happen

[@steveeckert8396]

😂😂😂

[@shauncarter924]

Proof that if you like how it plays and like how it sounds, then it’s a good guitar and what’s on the head stock doesn’t really matter. Kudos amigo

[@markde9904]

The headstock is Fender. A headstock that pulls $$$$ due to the name.

[@Gutch220]

I remember seeing these in those starter packs for like $200 for the guitar + amp + accessories. So it's probably worth at least $6,000,000

[@Mike_W78]

you can still buy this exact guitar but its like $500.

[@Resident_Skumfuk]

And you could buy them from 70-120

[@madmark1957]

Yeah I can sell you mine cheap for only $5,000,000

[@thomasegan1551]

No, that's wrong! The black ones are worth $10,000,000

[@Resident_Skumfuk]

@@thomasegan1551 search it up youngblud

[@JamesDierken]

The original semi-hollow Starcasters are really underrated guitars that deserve a lot more love. If you ever get a chance to try one (be it the Fender reissue, the Squier versions, or an original if you're lucky enough), you might be surprised at how unique they are. I happen to own a Squire classic vibe Starcaster myself, and I love it.

[@j_freed]

Yep. The original 1970s Starcasters had a five knob control layout, and had extremely special CuNiFe magnetic pole piece Seth Lover Wide Range humbucker pickups he designed for Fender. The original Fender Starcaster re-issues had completely fake "copies" of these pick ups, just for looks. Fender has more recently re-issued properly-made versions that are not just regular HBs disguised in a big metal cover. (Edit: for a nice Squier I would also consider boutique pickup versions like Creamery, Fralin, Lollar.) In 1985 I saw and held a really nice Sunburst Starcaster in a pawnshop, it had amazing playability... then I stupidly went down the street and spent my hard-earned cash on a terrible Matsumoku Japanese Kramer super Strat… Because the Floyd whammy was the new thing. Argh.

[@TheSavagederek]

Nope that's a different guitar . The one Tyler has is a cheapo Strat .

[@Mike28625]

It's ok but the best hollow Fenders are Gretsch 😉

[@williamreynolds3487]

@@TheSavagederek that's why he said "original" and "semi-hollow." It's pretty obvious the one in the video is not that lol Edit: It's even explained in the video lol

[@jasonmgomez]

i had one, used to feed back on me because of the loose connection and crappy pots. i ended up replacing the jack, cleaned the pots and sold it to a friend for $100 and a Japanese strat with a floyd rose trem. he still has it.

[@jremi]

Yeah, you're absolutely right about practicing. In the 70s, there was a huge difference between high quality and low quality guitars. It's not the case anymore. Like many of us, I fell in the trap of wanting a guitar because one of my heroes was playing the same... I ended up spending lots of money on the instruments and not enough on practicing and crafting my art. The thing is... it's much easier and fun to surf on the web looking for the next toy to buy than to spend time and effort, and experience frustration on the instrument...

[@jgunther3398]

we didn't know about light gauge strings then either. harmony electrics must have come strung with acoustic strings

[@Chris_the_Dingo]

Very true. I started playing in junior high, 1978ish. Entry level guitars back then were pure crap.

[@cyborgchimpy]

@@Chris_the_Dingomy first knockof strat I got about...17 years ago..yeah it was utter crap. however the ibanez gio I got after that...I gave it away a few years ago but it was really not a bad guitar at all.

[@ironeddie9917]

That’s funny brother.. cause I did the same thing in the pawnshop. I thought I had One! Same color and everything exact same Guitar actually.

[@pressonc]

I love these budget guitars. Anytime I find one with the correct headstock shape for under $100, I buy it, set it up, and put it in the hands of a beginner who needs a solid starter guitar. They’re almost always way better than low end Squiers for less money. Love em.

[@RC32Smiths01]

I actually went to a pawn shop near me about 3 weeks ago, and I found an Epiphone acoustic that I extremely enjoy playing. There are some really nice hidden gems every once in a while for sure. And with the proper accommodations, something could definitely be brought back to life. Cheers

[@PFA57]

Was told a long time ago by a guy at Sweetwater, "Your gear is only going to take you so far. Your artistry and practice is what's going to make you stand out"

[@depopsalator_6448]

That could possibly be the least rare and expensive guitar ever

[@craigusselman546]

Starcasters were really below Squires in terms of the Fender line up but some played nice .I had my eye on a beautiful Starcaster that was one of the Most beauitful Sunburst Stats I ve ever seen!

[@JPM_1104]

@@craigusselman546 These were horrible, my parents bought me one for maybe 100 at costco for christmas when I was young. thing would be out of tune every five mins.

[@dh4767]

@@JPM_1104nah, you just gotta wait 20 years. Mine had the same problem but after 2 decades and zero upgrades the problem disappeared

[@depopsalator_6448]

@@dh4767 that is one long ass time

[@Hebuildsstuff]

Both my Starcaster bass and guitar were / is better than the recent Squier Afinity. My guitar stays in tune, low action, sound is decent. Maybe I got Lucky… twice!

[@austing1580]

I remember in high school my friends little brother had a Starcaster, and it played really well. But you don't need $2000 or 500$ to sound good. It comes from the emotion you put in to it. The passion is the tone. Ground breaking proof

[@sirspongadoodle]

Guitars don’t sound different from one another the only differences in sound is sc vs humbucker or the tone knob slightly rolled.. all other differences are purely objectively placebo.

[@sirspongadoodle]

Electric guitars* obviously a acoustic guitar is different since things like tonewood do actually exist (electric guitars tonewood never gets into the pickup therefore making it not sound any different)

[@rockman49er]

So there is hope for my fake Japanese made esp 😮

[@sirspongadoodle]

@@rockman49er if its an electric guitar aslong as the frets arent completely worn out its playable..

[@rockman49er]

@sirspongadoodle it's brand new just needs to be setup it has fret buzz right now so it probably needs some neck relief I'm just waiting for grover tuners I ordered before I cut the cheap strings it has

[@busters3333]

My first guitar was a starcaster. Bought it used from my guitar teacher for like $80. Recently redid it entirely with new pickups and hardware, and its still my favorite guitar I have.

[@nonchalantstu54]

This was my very first guitar. Got it on sale at Best Buy for $40 for Christmas. I was so poor back then and it was my only chance to play. Still have it as a memento to let me know how far I've come. Haven't played it in years. Gonna go to my luthier and give her the works.

[@CornedWalls]

Starcasters are awesome platforms. My brother just picked up an older one. Threw some duncans in it and did some fretwork. Amazing instrument. We call it pinhead larry because of the pointed headstock.

[@leechild4655]

Thats the one I found at a pawnshop a few years ago. The weird headstock sorta threw me. Thought maybe a cheap knock-off of a Fender. I wasnt totally sure at the time. Its not a familar style headstock thats for sure. Nonetheless, plugging it in just to see if it made sound, it sounded good. Got it home, set it up and wow, it has the sound of a vintage strat i swear. you know that expensive kind of tone only Jimi or Stevie Ray would get. Its a keeper

[@leechild4655]

mines black with white pickguard maple neck. the neck seems a tad wider but isnt an issue playing it. i want someone really good to play it and see what they think. (plays okay, sounds great but looks weird with that headstock design. it looks blocky and a before the sculpting happens look.

[@jordonhodges8493]

This is easily my favorite piece of playing I've heard from you, I could keep that jam on repeat for years

[@Gattygoon]

Yes, Starcasters are Fender's budget big box store guitars. That doesn't mean it's junk, but it isn't rare. $35.00 is a good deal. I don't know why they chose the same name as their 1976 Starcaster which is a 335 styled guitar. There is a current Squire version of the original being sold.

[@j_freed]

Yes, sort of - an offset semi-hollow 335ish body, 5 knobs, bolt on neck and maple fretboard… The swoopy headstock design was unique, and has been imitated by cool brands like Fano. Nobody but a few guys (like Leo Nocentelli) wanted these odd duck guitars. In 1985, I could've snagged an original mint starcaster for $650. It had an extremely nice neck, low action. A clean set of pick ups could be worth over $1000 today.

[@jaredcooper8158]

I used to see them in Target and Walmart back in the mid 2000s all the time.

[@vhsorion]

Gibson did the same with Maestro approximately a decade ago. My first guitar was a "Maestro by Gibson singlecut" (LP Jr) Very little about Gibson's Maestro guitars is documented.

[@BaotownOh]

A starcaster from target was my first guitar - it was bad! Fingers bleeding from the bad fretwork

[@Gattygoon]

@BaotownOh That's a common problem on low-budget guitars of all brands. The frets are poorly finished. However, they can be easily corrected with little effort. Sadly, not many beginning guitar players know that. Many are discouraged from playing altogether.

[@springbloom5940]

Yes, the Starcaster is a real thing and the 'Distortion' pedal was a *beast* . A Metal Zone clone, but better.

[@cravinbob]

metal zone is the worst. Ibanez TS8 TS9 are great and can be modded. A STArCASTER NO DOUBT HAS INFERIOR WOOD AND THE NECK MAY TWIST due to the grain as better grain pattern maple is strong. I build Strats and my first one I used what Fender did and it sounds like a Strat from 1954 which was the year I was born. Hot Cakes is a great pedal if you can find one.

[@springbloom5940]

@@cravinbob I always thought that too, until I learned to use it. I know that sounds condescending and it is... but only a little 😉 Nah, I had one and gave it to my friend, because I couldn't get anything worthwhile out of it. Then, one night playing sound tech for him while he played, I figured it out. I don't think it does anything really great, but it will do *everything* to some degree.

[@brodyh2895]

My first guitar was a black starcaster strat, it came with a gig bag and a little fender deluxe mini. It cost my mom maybe $120 total for the package, i got it for Christmas when I was probably 10 or 11 years old. Still one of the most comfortable necks I ever played, that guitar ended up being a mod platform and it taught me a lot about how guitars are made, I would take it apart and put it back together just cause I was bored. Starcaster strats may not be worth much but I learned on one and I'm happy I did!

[@jackgodfrey3961]

Love my Starcaster! Went from a real Fender strat to a Starcaster Strat and pretty happy. So much lighter weight to throw around the stage.

[@TxBassMan31]

I am shocked you had never heard of a Starcaster. I remember seeing them in non music stores in a package deal many years back. Basically big box store beginner packages.

[@bad71able]

I'm shocked go the point of a little incredulous. Even if he had not heard if it, surely his guitar guy had. Starcaster was basically the brand fender used to sell guitars at Wal-Mart and such without sullying the Squire name. As far if playing good, I'd imagine almost anything with adequate pickups could sound decent if it were disassembled, rebuilt and then set up by a skilled luthier. I'm not sure it should still be considered a budget guitar after accounting for all that expense.

[@Mcperson823]

Interesting

[@green461]

I am shocked he is a big guitar guy and has this channel and had to have someone else set it up for him.

[@JetBestBuddyEver]

My kid has a Starcaster, it came in a box with a crappy little amp.

[@larswesterhausen7262]

A quick look on wikipedia ("Starcaster by Fender", not to be confused with the 70s semi-hollow Fender Stracaster) would have sufficed.

[@phrogjamb2554]

had the chance to meet doug at rumble seat, super dope dude. told a bunch of crazy stories about joe bonamassa among other crazy rumble seat visitors. awesome guy

[@MHI.creations.workshop]

I bought that Starcaster with a little amp and bag for my son somewhere around 2003-07 timeframe. Bought it at Toys-R-Us in their electronics dept when we’d usually go there for video games. When he moved out it became mine. My husband co-promoted the Pat Travers Band one night and PT, Rodney O’Quinn (now bass for Foghat), and Kirk McKim all signed it. Rodney played it and couldn’t get over how much he loved the neck. It’s a great little guitar!

[@JBD901]

My first Strat was a Starcaster. It is quite nice. Played it at the Grand Ole Opry.

[@MeekSith777]

Nice Playing! I can tell you put so much of your emotion into it, not just trying to be technical and run the scales like folks with riff madness!

[@toobcat24]

I have a starcaster with the triangle head stock. Has a humbucker at the bridge. love it

[@toobcat24]

Update, I bought a Les Paul and it's much nicer and more versatile

[@johnplunkett2004]

Fender made Starcasters speciifically to be sold by department stores - mainly Costco but also Best Buy. The stores wanted "Fenders" not Squiers so they basically slapped the fender name on an Indonesian Squier Strat if you think about it. Definitely no relation to the Starcasters of the 70's which were way cool - used by Leo Nocentelli and the Meters... anybody...

[@michaelluong6484]

Thank you

[@brucejackson8168]

Win, thanks for posting, I have a Starcaster, I think sold through Walmart, some of them so badly set up to be unplayable. Bought one neckless off eBay put a MightyMite neck,, by the way, kids, this is not easy, many hours, many $$ and could have just bought an ax from someone. To become a complete guitar player. which I am not, become a student of the instrument. How it makes the expression of the music in your head possible. You can play your music on a 10 cent comb, but you can not play music alone. Your band may be loops and drums, but the more people, singing and clapping, or just moving with the movement, this will become the music we share.

[@Dazz1806]

Seriously, that’s a lovely sounding guitar. Clearly there’s a difference between it and the vintage Strat, but it definitely holds it’s own. What I’m most surprised about is you were running through an amp sim. Could have sworn it was a real amp. Goes to show, so much of what we hear is with our eyes. Great video man.

[@JonDeth]

*I remember these fairly well. Just another cheapo with Fender's header on it in starter packages.* For $35 only a boob wouldn't buy it. I have unbranded stratocasters I bought for $65 with basswood bodies that play and sound beautifully. In fact, basswood sounds much better than alder for the hollow, plunky tone, but doesn't have the same midrange and sleaze of some fenders without putting work into one. *Steve Vai can't be wrong, almost every Jem ever made is basswood.* My first Squire was literally a plywood body like you would buy at Home Depot lol.

[@DarttheLegend]

A Starcaster is originally an offset semi-hollow fender, Squier still makes them. Fender was calling their low-end Strats Starcasters for a time before they started using the Squier name on their low-end models, I don’t know why

[@stevearndt1120]

I do have the new Starcaster which is a hollow body guitar that I bought from Sweetwater which is under the Squire group made in Indonesia and it has two humbucker pickups. 1:31

[@daviboy4721]

That's was the first electric guitar I ever played! My dad bought it when I was little. I think he bought it in Sam's club of all places. I found it in the attic after I started learning to play. It's definitely not the best guitar but it got me hooked on electrics.

[@bxsoup]

I won a hardly played Starcaster by Fender on a Goodwill online auction . Still had the plastic on the pickguard . It’s made in China . I reamed out the holes and put on Hipshot locking tuners , Tone Rider Alnico II Blues pickups , Guitar Fetish solid shorty brass block bridge w/whammy bar , full size Bourns pots , Switchcraft input jack , Ernie Ball Turbo Slinky’s and a setup . Plays really nice for near nothing .

[@riffjohnson22]

The fact that you arrived at that very thought “you wouldn never buy a guitar out of a pawn shop unless I did this for my work…” Made this video more unique than Anthing you’ve done so far. Props to you and your mind!

[@HRDankness]

So I was working at F.Y.E. back around 2014 I believe & we sold fender "starcasters" just like this one for around $120 as well as Gibson Maestros. They were both made to compete against the brand "First Act" from what I've gathered. Which was a brand sold by Walmart for years.

[@imacmadman22]

I’ve got a $35 Squier Bullet Stratocaster I bought at Goodwill, it’s very similar although not as shiny and new as this one. I does play and sound great and it was well worth my money. Nicely done, Tyler.

[@Pixel-tm1ji]

I actually have a red fender starcaster it is by far one of the best guitars I’ve ever played. It’s really nice to have a real fender tbh

[@GuyNarnarian]

Sounded damn good. The setup was probably more than the guitar, but the humbucker in the bridge helps a lot with the sonic palette so to speak.

[@vancochran7344]

The Starcaster Guitars were sold at Sams Club for 79.00-99.00 each back in 2006-2007.

[@pupstop1]

I absolutely remember seeing these at Wal Mart. I don't remember the price but I believe it was in the $150 range. I would think the Classic Vibe Squires are a step up from this in build quality but as you said, it shows the value of practice and skill as you made it sound good. The pickups absolutely sounded better on your Fender Strat compared to the Starcaster but it is a decent guitar when set up correctly, definitely a good instrument to learn on and definitely worth $35

[@e.k.izzle32]

You sure your not thinking of First Act brand guitars? Walmart carried them for a good while. And they were black and white like this

[@NathanaelPittman]

I have a red Starcaster that my brother’s roommate said he had noticed in a dumpster at their apartment complex when he was throwing their trash out. He knew I play so he told my brother to give it to me. Yours sounds really good. I may have to give mine some love too.

[@joshfoster1964]

My first guitar ever was exactly the guitar you’re playing and it was a pleasant surprise seeing you pull that out. It’s one I still pull out today.

[@philliplaclede6269]

You'll still see these guitars at Costcos and other stores around the holidays. They usually come in starter packs.

[@corail53]

35$ to 250$ is a damn good return if you ever chose to sell it. That said it sounds great so you did well. All the antique and pawn shops near me usually do a ton of research into any guitars they have so there is never really any crazy good deals.

[@thundercrashkids6913]

Same here

[@tinystar3010]

250 is just what people are trying to get for it. He showed listings, not recent sales. You can only truly see accurate values by what people willingly paid within the past 6 months and the conditions of each that was sold. Some people do search them out but more as a nostalgia item or meme to add in their collection. New they were only around 80 to 100 depending on bundle package, and I'd expect used prices to realistically be more around 100 to 150, just because most people willingly buying them mistake them as something better than they actually are. Starcasters aren't even made by Fender, or even by Squier. It's only "licensed by" Fender as a namesake to sell mass production levels in bigger department stores back in the day.

[@e.k.izzle32]

Right, usually they are overpricing them too

[@e.k.izzle32]

​@@tinystar3010who made it for fender?

[@MechanicallyMusical]

I love my Vintage Gibson SG and probably never would have tried tapping or pinch harmonics on any of my previous low end guitars. WhenI played a friends Squire Strat Vintage Vibe that had been setup a few years back it completely changed my opinion of what was possible with a budget instrument setup is key, you can get 2-3 Squire or Epiphones Setup to play great for the price of a Gibson or Taylor and you don't have to worry about babying them especially on the road.

[@TheRealWick44]

I see these all the time! I actually found one in the trash when I was 14 (29 now). Can’t believe you’ve never heard of them lol. We live and learn.

[@NathanaelPittman]

I have one that one of my brother’s roommates said he found in the dumpster at their apartment complex. He didn’t play and I do so he gave it to me. Kinda sad people will just chunk them. Mine plays fine and stays in tune.

[@TheRealMarkyPea]

Bought a white 3 x single pick up starcaster from Costco about 9 years ago. Cost me £50 new. Still play it today. Wonderful guitar - great to see one repped here!

[@dwainmcbain5263]

I’ve seen them for sale used and they are always inexpensive but $35 is a great deal. I usually see them for $125 or so.

[@JesusHChrist-q9d]

They sell for about £25 in the U.K.

[@rustyaxelrod]

I’ve done this several times! First, I love a bargain. Second, I like tinkering and doing set-ups. Third, they make great gifts for kids and grandkids, encouraging them to play maybe. And finally, every once in while, you find one of those rare gems that blow your socks off! I have kept a Squire Tele for myself and I play it often. It came in a genuine fender case that was worth the price and it had a Warmoth neck with it so once I had it all together and tweaked like I wanted it became part of my collection and I ain’t apologizing (lol). A couple of weeks ago I picked up a Epiphone Les-Paul studio in flat blue/grey and black binding that was a sweet player, massaged it a little (it didn’t need much) and gave it to my grandson. He’s been back to my house twice for more instructions and he’s doing pretty well. All good stuff man, good video! 👍

[@mesterak]

I can’t play guitar nor do I own one, but I appreciate the music and the journeys you share with us. Thanks!

[@MusicisWin]

This is a nice comment, thanks for being here! Email Rebecca @ musiciswin.com and I'll arrange to send you this Starcaster if you want ~Tyler

[@mesterak]

@@MusicisWin wow really? That would be awesome and very gracious of you! UPDATE 9/28: Well it’s been a month and no reply from Rebecca still.

[@BizarrePudding]

​@@MusicisWinThat is a very kind and generous gesture on your part Tyler...it gives actual meaning to the often nebulous term "guitar community"...good on ya Tyler and congrats to the lucky recipient!

[@voxterh.6166]

@@MusicisWin Such a nice gesture man, keep up the amazing work on your channel!

[@tinystar3010]

That's awesome to see true kindness from a content creator. I was just passing through because I was recommended this, but stumbling across this comment, earned a follow

[@lurklingX]

*i've bought several guitars from pawn shops.* my FAV though, and the first one i almost bought EVER (got an acoustic from GC that sounded amazing but i kept thinking of this *black GRETSCH acoustic.* went back for it.) was this killer gretsch with a darker tone than my other one, just... enveloping sound. model is *G3101 HISTORIC SERIES.* it's like a $500 guitar used, got it for under $300. love this thing. my LAG is amazing, too, though. so playable, fantastic full sound, and loud. the LAG tho, she can yell. it's nuts the projection on it. lucked out with $100 off at GC on that one. *so, don't knock the pawn shop guitars. :)* you really can find some cool stuff. - *black squier affinity* (level up from the bullet. $250 new) with silver pickguard for 100 bucks. - bizarre find - a *squier TELE BASS.* all black. cool friggin thing. pretty much mint. usually they seem to go for about $850. $600 on lowest end. i haggled down to $375 - *Dean edge one bass,* black. dark gorgeous fretboard. LOVE this thing. it's high qual. $99 AND CASE. my first bass. i haggled down a little bit since it had some electronics issues (that i knew how to fix) and missing a nut for output jack (no big deal). but with a huge hardcase with the logo? DAMN. what a deal. cleaned up to be a beauty. ironically, has some cool skull themed stickers and stuff, tasteful, interesting. it's a whole vibe. they can be $250. *i'm basically at this point a Dean fanboy.* they have some SICK guitars, high qual. i have 2 basses in the stable, a schecter flying v (the black and white split), a vendetta (electric), and a BEAUTIFUL koa top that i was on the edge of my seat trying to get on reverb. lovely short scale acoustic. and Gretsch. ikd why but i compulsively pick and collect these over other brands. there's just something in the quality, but also the designs. and playability - haven't been disappointed yet!

[@mondoseguendo6113]

Once I was in a guitar and I found an antique store. God I love LSD

[@rishivardhan456]

Yo??😂😂

[@DummyFr6]

Yo??😂😂 chain

[@XenoRengoku]

Yo??😂😂

[@steveliberty]

I saw the Strat-shaped Starcaster being sold at Best Buy. It was a beginner's box: guitar, strap, cable, string winder. I think it cost $99. Just goes to show you that with a great professional setup, almost anything can be pretty decent.

[@bradleycapps7086]

I own a silver burst model, that was my first guitar and it still plays really well.

[@PaulFellowsGuitarist]

I was given a Sunburst Fender Starcaster (Strat) by a neighbour whose father who owned it had passed away. It plays really well and has a very nice neck/fretboard on it. I swapped out the original loaded face plate for a replacement one with alinco pickups ( still have the original loaded faceplate). It plays great, has a typical Strat sound and keeps in tune. No idea how old it is but my neighbour thinks his father bought it about 20 years ago and never really played it.

[@harshitgogoi8467]

Really cool video tyler. I love the backing track for your solo as well 😃

[@madmark1957]

I have a Starcaster and have had it for 20 years or more. It's a nice guitar.

[@philh27]

Here in the UK they were sold in Costco together with a little practice amp leading up to Christmas in the early 2000s for- I think £99. I did have a noodle on one whilst waiting for the wife to bulk buy socks or something similar…. and it actually wasn’t bad at all. With a decent set up, I’m sure it’s very serviceable. Can’t retire yet though, I’m afraid! 😉

[@bombercountyblues]

I didn't know we had costco's over here . I do remember theses starcasters being in the argos catalogue though .

[@Grundy74]

@@bombercountybluesdoes he mean Makro😂

[@ajelltone7320]

Great sounding playing ! I dig your mode of transportation as well ! Cheers !🤟

[@PatRaimondo]

enjoyed your lead style!! cool vid

[@calgaryjimbo]

My most expensive guitar is a $1400 Ibanez JS series and it is a sweet, sweet machine. But my favourite guitar is still my Squier Bullat Strat that cost $125, lightly used. It just feels good in my hands, plus it holds tune well. So yeah, I'm definitely on board with finding the right guitar for yourself, not the most expensive guitar.

[@willynillylive]

I got 7 string Ibanez probably around that price range I own some were around 27 guitars

[@chemo86]

Congrats on the title, kept me watching the whole video…nice playing and toanz!

[@nukewurld]

My man is such a virtuoso, can literally play any genre of guitar music. Can groove to anything. Rare to see that. Keep shreddin 🤘

[@Resinatural640]

My first electric guitar was a Starcaster. I’ll never forget it. Ended up refinishing it and redoing electronics, and it ended up being really nice. I wish I still had it.

[@bakstabbath]

The semi hollow Starcasters are pretty cool guitars. Tom Delonge has been playing a few Custom Shop Starcasters on their recent tour. They have 70s Strat headstocks vs the god awful original Starcaster headstock which looks like a fish flipper.

[@joshmyers3330]

I was about to post a similar comment 🤘🏻

[@mikebutler1369]

I have a Fender Bullet Stat that has the same configuration. Volume, two tones, same pickups. After doing some research on this serial number, I learned a few things. The pickup configuration is called "HSS' wich means Humbucker/Single/Single/. Mine is also what they call a hard tail. Wich is where the HT/HSS' comes from. Sanded some sharp frets and rounded some corners, polished the frets, oiled the fretboard and it will pass the blind test against many far more expensive guitars.

[@DeanJG-Guitar]

Damn that sounds amazing!!! Are you considering selling it for 35 dollars?

[@GerarddeSouza-yt3fc]

Yes, it was from a starter pack (I think from Costco). Bought one for my son about 20 years ago, which I have since co-opted. Made in Indonesia. My headstock is natural and more arrowhead shaped and "Starcaster" is in a similar font as "Fender". I will never play as well as you but I like it for its size, which I think was for the beginner in mind. Out of the box, it was pretty much well set-up, the only issue was loosening electronics which I had a luthier go in and fix minor things a few years ago.

[@DjDoggDad]

I'm glad this budget guitar is getting some love! They definitely aren't worth a whole lot but are fun beginner instruments! I honestly like that it doesn't say strat on it (i have a gen 1 version with the triangle headstock) and kind of causes a second glance at my few guitars displayed on the wall 😂

[@wesauten7481]

holy crap a Starcaster was my first guitar got it from best buy with a little amp 150 dollars back in the day

[@kajuiceboi3592]

I've heard of these previous to watching this video, Tim Henson out of all people actually owned one. They are pretty rare, but they aren't necessarily desirable. These were the absolute bottom of the barrel fender/squier owned guitars you could get in the 2000s, so much so that they could've been considered toys by pro guitarists. It's great that you're bringing one back to life, they sound killer.

[@georgelackey622]

Those things are not rare at all! I've seen dozens of them, there's one in every pawn shop!

[@kajuiceboi3592]

@@georgelackey622 In the US I bet, can't find any in Australia...

[@claudefridrici]

You are absolutely right ! Practice is the key ! Thanks for your videos man ! A cheers from Luxembourg

[@zigmej]

It's worth a solid empty CLICKBAIT!

[@markusaurelius777]

Nice find Tyler !!! Dang...that playing of yours is OTHERWORLDLY. Killer feel. 10/10 from me brother.

[@averagejoe8213]

I just sold my Starcaster today and this videos pops up in my feed. It was tobacco burst and setup nicely but time to move on. I loved it! Bought it for $60, sold for $125. Turned around and picked up a used Squier HSS a few hours later. Time to play with a new toy!

[@mattpedro983]

I have one of the Starcaster strats that has the "arrowhead" headstock. My dad kept it around as his "living room guitar." The pots and knobs feel kinda cheap, and if you hold it to the light just right, you can see that the body was made of five pieces of wood, but the neck is well done, it stays in tune, and it plays just as well as my American and Mexican Fenders.

[@monkeyflower3851]

I have one of these Starcasters. Mine is a tobacco sunburst instead of black. It's not great, but it's not bad. And it's really good for learning how to work on guitars, if you're into that. I swapped out the pick guard and pickups, and put locking tuners on it. I also worked on the frets a little to make it more playable, and replaced the jack, which was not working half the time.

[@stevekirkby6570]

I would have been excited to find this.... as it is, I was gifted a crappy old strat about 12 years ago... cleaned it up and it turned out to be an 1980 JV strat :) value? Lots. I told the guy who gave me it and offered to pay up some ponies, but he was cool. That is amzing, and nothing quite beats the feeling of finding a gem. If it plays well and sounds good then it's a keeper.

[@brianbickett8182]

Hey Tyler . Because of you I took my g&l Asat to Doug at Rumble Seat Music for a set up! Doug did a GREAT job on it and it plays awesome. Thanks for the heads up. I told them that it was because of your youtube channel that I brought it in. Thanks, they Rock!!!

[@Spahr62]

Assuming that you are a Denver Broncos fan, given the Russ reference! 🤟 But you know what they say about assuming... Really like the Starcaster HUGE head stock! Thanks for another fun video!

[@mrh3578]

Loved the sound in the second position. Had a proper Nashville twang to it. Of course, the player had a lot to do with that. Great find... Your guitar tech did a great setup too.

[@Savitzen]

THIS IS AWESOME TO SEE! My fiancés brother when i first started seeing her gave me his guitar his mom got him in 2002 when he was a kid, he never played it but suprisingly he kept it all those years, and said i could have it if i wanted to (mind you in 2022) 20 year old guitar (original QC stamp and everything). I have 3 guitars, and this is still one of them. its still a decent guitar and its so awesome to see another one of these out in the wild.

[@kanssascitychiefs75]

i got that guitar same color and everything.some dont have the humbucker as the bridge pickup.

[@kennywood6434]

Man whatever you were playing in the first bit after you got the guitar back home... that was beautiful!

[@williamcampbell163]

Bought crate strat set it up,very important, plays and sounds great. Very happy!😊

[@Bikewithlove]

Uncanny I just opened a pack of silver & white Fender custom shop knobs, and your Starcaster also has them. A black Stratocaster is a must-own, like having a tuxedo or a nice suit for special occasions or even just to wear like pajamas. Solder up a ‘59 Trembucker and a pair of Tex-Mexes with 500k/.047 pots and it’ll sound as good as your blue one, if not better 👍🏻

[@keithconville5460]

I have a tobacco burst that was given to me for working on a friend of mine's guitar. After a good setup and some fret work, I changed out all of the electronics, pickguard, and put a 3-way fender switch in it with some P-90s, that thing rocks!

[@marksr12]

Great videro and an even better message!!! Fantastic playing Dude!

[@wmg1958]

I enjoyed the tongue in cheek take on the purchase and expectations and then the real world comparison. Great playing, you are correct, practice, practice, practice. Well, now i gotta find my way to Rumble Seat Music!

[@EvanAbaygar-zc5il]

I love this channel Its about only guitars but encouraging who knows to play guitar and who just starting playing . God bless .

[@Propjects]

The starcaster by fender was my first guitar that I picked up off the side of the road the top of the headstock was about to rot the tuners were rusted but mine was a bit different from yours mine had the smaller strat natural color Strat headstock

[@adehorton7287]

I’ve got a second hand Les Paul copy that doesn’t even have a serial number on it, modded the pick ups, getting some Grover machine heads soon and that’s all it’ll need cause the tone is in my heart and soul that is transferred to the guitar through my fingers!! 🤘🏻

[@ThatADHDKid]

I played one of these back in high school at a buddy of mine's house. His dad was in a bunch of jam bands growing up and he played a lot of blues and jazz music. One of the lightest electric guitars I've ever played. Good find

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

Ten years ago I went in my local mom/pop music store and they had these. Sub $100, probably the same as an Esquire. I didn't buy one but my opinion of Fender definitely dropped. Great video!

[@zincChameleon]

I bought a 2004 Squire Affinity Strat at a very good pawn shop for $120 Canadian ($87.62 US) and have never regretted it; as it is my go to guitar for mods, especially a Guitar Fetish brass tremolo block. Best way to learn things like fret rounding, neck resetting, etc.

[@coolowlman]

a starcaster stratocaster was my first guitar! my dad got me one from walmart it has a sparkly black finish without a matching headstock and i still have it to this day. it was an amazing guitar to start on!

[@giulioluzzardi7632]

Found a red 1960 Hofner 3 pickup Strat (Made in W.Germany) for £12. All metal was rusty but it all worked after soldering and cleaning and then after showing it off atva music shop a Gentleman offered me 165 and like a mug I took it(I was strapped) but bought the Mrs a bunch of flowers and a day out and that was that. If you find any working/fixable guitar for lessxthan 50 you have to buy it Man! BTW that Fender starthingy sounded ace!

[@woodfireguitar]

Not sure about the US, but in Canada those Starcasters were sold at Best Buy. They were maybe $200 (CDN) new. I got a used one for $20. It was beat to hell, so I harvested the neck for a Parts build, and it's awesome. Best $20 I ever paid for a rosewood neck.

[@MusicianinMe.]

The moment you start playing it... The tone is just celestial....

[@dylananderson4356]

I got my starcaster tele for 30 bucks at a pawn shop and its what i learned so much on. I still love it. Its been 5 years and now have a michael kelly tele

[@Floatersclothing]

I found one in an antique store for about 50 bucks I think. I repainted it glittery purple and set it up. Cool guitar.