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@allthingsmusic-7 ай бұрын
I just got mine last week. I got the HSS style, in gloss black, with a black pick guard. Tuned it up, and wow! I was impressed.
@jloch93127 ай бұрын
By far the best review of a piece of cheap affordable gear I have ever seen. I loved your enthusiasm and your playing. Close your eyes and you would think you were hearing a vintage Strat through a Marshall Plexi. Keep at it!
@roncarter21887 ай бұрын
People coming up in our day are so privileged to be able to buy a cheap lower-end guitar and have something really nice it seemed like the cheap guitars back in the 70s and 80s when I was developing a love affair with guitar are so much better then what seemed to be around back in the early 80s. Now I love the Japanese guitars and stuff and the fender Japanese guitars are still quite awesome and I think a better guitar than the American made fenders in my opinion. But these squires are just knocking it out of the park man and Dave you're the man to do the demo, cheers my friend.
@lockharthorsburgh86017 ай бұрын
Congrats on the new toy! It's a great time to be a guitarist, thanks to genuinely good, afforable instruments. Excellent playing, as always.
@Slushpuppie557 ай бұрын
The Bullet Strats were Killer for the Price.... and although much more expensive, my Squier 50's Classic Vibe Tele is one of my Favourite Guitars. I Love what Squier provide to the Guitar market. ❤
@Online_Lawyer_UK7 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear you had a naff day mate. Hope you're feeling better. Keep being awesome, you're my inspiration to practice and play more.
@standingbadger7 ай бұрын
Only Dave is allowed address his YT audience as 'People of The Tube'.
@Joe-mz6dc7 ай бұрын
In his country that can also mean people traveling to and from work LOL
@ryanturner95097 ай бұрын
@@Joe-mz6dc mmm... I would have to be one of them "i know, at least everything, if not more" type cock wombles and say that regardless of differences of term from country to country. When Dave says "people of the tube" it could only mean what its intended to cos being a proper chap from 'Up North' our Dave and his fellow 'proper lads n lasses' dont have tube trains. They're for 'southern girls party dresses' and 'pink skipping ropes' from 'darn sarf'. Up here if you go underground you come back covered in coal dust. Nay room for bloody trains down't pit yer daft apeth!
@jimmyjimmy9517 ай бұрын
Love a good unboxing.. My Squire Affiniy guitars are some of the best resonating guitars I own. Makes you wonder why we ever bother with more expensive gear…👍🇦🇺
@Lez3257 ай бұрын
Nothing in the world beats a new guitar for me, no matter at what price- Great Video as always 👍👍
@MTBTexasBikeRider7 ай бұрын
That’s awesome congratulations on the new guitar Dave!👍😊
@SisGuitarGAS7 ай бұрын
Super heart warming to see your love for what you do Dave! It’s put a smile on my face too
@thebeardeddread7 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed seeing how happy that made you. I got the purple one pretty soon after they were released, and I absolutely love it.
@boras_ifri9127 ай бұрын
I love how you look like a child with a new toy haha Amazing how happy a man can be with a new guitar, even if he already has lots of them, congrats on your new toy !
@evelbasturd56927 ай бұрын
ALWAYS love your joy over just good stuff.
@jogmas127 ай бұрын
Unboxing a new Squier. Now that’s bringing it “down to earth” for the rest of us to relate to.
@willybilly5287 ай бұрын
Wow! Dave that new toy sings. I am impressed with the quality of such an affordable instrument! Great playing btw!
@Seanhy57 ай бұрын
Excellent initial review, sounds incredible in your hands. Keep on inspiring Dave. 👍🏻🎸
@XLBiker137 ай бұрын
Nice to see you so happy. You deserve it.
@moogdome25627 ай бұрын
Really enjoy your videos and your incredible playing. You're a guitar hero. Just bought one myself.
@user-xb5oy5tk2j7 ай бұрын
Another great review, I always look forward to your take on gear👍
@samwaters11467 ай бұрын
Just wanted to say that I just recently discovered your videos………great player and great videos! Keep the videos coming, they are very much enjoyed and appreciated
@cchavez2487 ай бұрын
Yayyy, hello, Dave!! It's so great to see you! Nice guitar but we look forward to seeing our Dave!!!
@sigma50547 ай бұрын
You turned my head with the squier bullet,in a positive direction and I am now so glad you are reviewing this so I can share it with others.Because I bought one of these 6 months ago from Andertons in Coral pink,and loved it so much,I sold my PRS SE and now this is my only guitar.( Tele next )Thank you ❤
@newsles27 ай бұрын
Very nice! Sounds great. Obvious pleasure trying it out there and of course able to make it sing even without a setup. The sign of a talented player for sure. I'm still thankful to you for helping me decide to grab a Squier CV in the first vid of yours I ever came across. Now those DO have lacquered necks! 😁 Certainly my 60 does. I quite like that really although it obviously doesn't have that same silky feel of, say, the Affinity range or apparently this one. Thanks again Dave, and sorry to hear you'd had a bad head day - but great to know the unboxing and review/tryout helped with that. Take good care now!
@simonnash35607 ай бұрын
Strat power dude , sounds incredible, love your playing style.
@christopherwatkins97297 ай бұрын
Yup... A "Goodie" ! and a 'Keeper'... Dave looks a "Happy Chappy" ! 🤠 ...
@monkfish30997 ай бұрын
just sat down to jam and a new dave comes out 😍🤩 jolly days
@matred35387 ай бұрын
Nice one Dave, glad it cheered up your day! They look great for the money. 👍
@markpearce81917 ай бұрын
Always a treat to watch you play Dave. Ps. Lighting looked fine to me in the video.
@GRBAquatics7 ай бұрын
Very Cool, Thankyou. Congrats on New Guitar. Guitar looks and Sounds amazing as does playing as always. I have a Squier Affinity in the 2 tone sunburst. It is the Most Stunning Guitar I have seen, Truly Gorgeous. All the Best. Enjoy.
@benlogan4307 ай бұрын
I’ve got my daughter’s 2010 bullet and it’s pretty good stuff! Plays well, stay in tune and sounds good. And it looks great!
@davidanderson45007 ай бұрын
Dave you inspire me to keep learning guitar.........your vids are great ..thanks
@GazHogan7 ай бұрын
"HAPPY NEW GUITAR BRO !", great video. Your excitement and enthusiasm is inspiring. The way Squier have come along is amazing and it's about time that they showed the budget series some love as these are usually the Guitars beginners get and a bad guitar is hard to play and people give up learning based on this finding. That one sounds great and your playing is awesome.... P.S.Is that an Epiphone '67 re issue flying V I see in the background ?.
@jaimeeugeniomunoz83237 ай бұрын
Dave unboxing an enjoying a new guitar 😁 inspiring!
@MrSkunk19647 ай бұрын
you're amazing..such an inspiration
@Plumcraziness7 ай бұрын
The video you did a few years ago of that red Squier Bullet Strat unboxing and first impressions was one of the best videos you ever put out IMO. I was actually stunned you sold it. This one seems to be a good one too. I honestly think there is something about the thinner lightweight bodies of the Bullet/Sonic series that works really well when you get a good one. I sense there's something with the sustain of this one too, just like the red one. There's something to it. I also REALLY enjoyed the sound of the room miking instead of a close miked cab as well. It just has a better sense of in-the-room realism and sounds so much more true to life, as well as more tonally and dynamically ALIVE. I'd love to see more reviews recorded like this. Overall, I'm glad this guitar helped to brighten your day a little bit. Good stuff all around, Dave! Cheers.
@clarissaanaferreirasieiro21277 ай бұрын
That sunburst looks great and the price really make Squire guitars the best for the price . I have the Squire Bullet telecaster with rosewood fretboard and I really love it and the butterscotch colour is more on the pumpkin side colour , really beautiful colour that i really love and it sounds amazing . Congratulations for your new guitar
@hank64297 ай бұрын
Hello dave l have been quiet lately my mom has died recently but I love your channel your guitar playing rocks good luck with that guitar keep rocken👍😁
@thedavesimpson7 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry to hear this.
@raaka20277 ай бұрын
Yummy yummy them Squires is tasty! Got one I rescued from a junk shop and it's marvelous. Keep groovin' Dave ☮
@bobblake71327 ай бұрын
Mr Dave, excellent video and what a guitar. Apart from the neck, which I’m sure you’ll sort out, it looks gorgeous. At that price point and looking that good it should be useless. But no, it sounds great, passes the unplugged test with aplomb and when you plug it in and apply the Simpson magic it bursts into life. Phenomenal.
@markseverson33587 ай бұрын
Great starter guitar! Way better than what I started on back in the 80's...!
@babkzimi76657 ай бұрын
Your playing is awesome as always in all guitars. Your agreements about Squier guitars inspired me to buy Squier Bullet strat HSS in sunburst. I highly pleased about it. Thanks Mr. Simpson
@nifty13375 ай бұрын
Only a Sensei can make any old plank of wood sound great .. whilst also hiding its imperfections 🙏🏻
@Blues-man.7 ай бұрын
I recently bought one for my grandson, I was impressed with the quality at the price it was.
@OleScratch6667 ай бұрын
I thought the Sonics were HTs? Thats why I bought the Affinity. At any rate its a beautiful guitar. You make any guitar sound good. Congratulations on your new guitar. I don't think I have ever heard a better guitar player. Oh Dave, your music reaches deep in my soul. Thank you for everything.
@MultiSpeedr7 ай бұрын
I know what to say Dave that was f****** amazing
@malcolmhardwick42587 ай бұрын
Sounds fantastic !
@simondevine16577 ай бұрын
I use guitar backplates to scrape ice off my van window screen 😆
@warrenjacks32287 ай бұрын
Great video as always Dave …wow straight out the box and that Squire is flying ! You make it sing , amazing playing 🤟
@jltrem7 ай бұрын
Ah, very good, Master Dave. Another addition to the DAVE'S GUITAR COLLECTION VIDEO for 2023. Can you tell it's my favorite Simpson video of the year??
@stevestarr63957 ай бұрын
Sounds great Dave and Squires can surprise you. My friend has a white Squire that I’d put up against any Strat!
@seanmcgee9207 ай бұрын
Got a white bullet strat two yrs ago, love it to bits 😁 but the sunburst sonic looks gorgeous too
@RubyRoks7 ай бұрын
Sounds great! Making me miss my first electric. Was an old Squier strat of a similar place in their lineup at the time. Hopefully they'll bring these out with pearloid guards on black bodies and Pau Ferro fretboards.
@grognakthog7 ай бұрын
exactly what they need to do!!
@markfarrow82327 ай бұрын
That put a smile on your face Dave........................
@livefreehurtno17 ай бұрын
The first guitar I bought in 2017 was a Bullet Strat and the guitar was okay…..BUT THE NECK WAS PERFECT! It’s fast and the shape is wonderful and instantly felt as good as any neck I have felt since (dozens of guitars ranging in price from $200 - $1500).
@trekbsg7 ай бұрын
New guitar day is always exciting.🎸😃
@jimmyjimmy9517 ай бұрын
Are you kidding me? Straight into the front and you make it sound like a demon! No words needed.. 😮🇦🇺
@canonball19147 ай бұрын
Brilliant stuff Dave you are so refreshing as most guys on tube are guitar snobs and badge worshipers , and the big boys see them coming .As i have said before you could make a tune that moves me out of a snow shoe.
@transmissionggb28207 ай бұрын
After I bye my daughter a new guitar for her Christmas for a bit more cash than her bullet strat. I really need to have a look at another squire for myself to cheer myself up after seeing your face light up unboxing your one.
@Pozer714Ай бұрын
Beautiful guitar Sir.
@davescupper57897 ай бұрын
I've got a bullet tele and an affinity jazzmaster, both great,play great ,sound great. The jazzmaster stays in tune no matter what. The wood on the tele neck was rough as balls, so i sanded it 400, 600,800,1200, and linseed oiled the fretboard. The person that cut the nut on the jazzmaster should be sent to fender in the US to show the people there how to do it.
@danielking34807 ай бұрын
That smile Says it all !
@pentatonicpaddy7 ай бұрын
great video i bought a kramer baretta for £169 and it has the best neck ive ever played so it shows you how far affordable gear has become !!
@lyinking19987 ай бұрын
I remember my first Squier strat (which is also my first electric guitar). It's a 2013 Squier deluxe strat. I'm still playing it. It basically grew up with me lol
@stevegroves7 ай бұрын
Great honest from the box demo Dave. Squier seem to be really getting their act together on price to lure you in without just turning out stuff thats pretty, but a pointless poor quality instrument. These are not just for beginners, we are all lucky to have some great affordable guitars out there these days. No excuses now for folk not to just grab a guitar and have a lot of fun. Love your playing mate, my place to come for inspiration on far more than the odd occasion, cheers.
@squirelova18157 ай бұрын
"Whats happening?!" with the extensive tremolo travel is probably that the smaller bridge block on these, as on Floyd's, allows more block clearance for more travel. I think that every time i see a smaller bridge block, as in, it has its advantages too.
@bluessumlin...70677 ай бұрын
Nice axe Dave enjoy!🙂
@j-pastel-yellow7 ай бұрын
i have one of the sonic telecasters, and it’s stunning. the only thing i don’t love is the pickups and the bridge, i’d personally prefer a 3 saddle one, but both of those are very minor complaints. i bought the black one with the maple fretboard, and it really made me fall in love with telecasters. i highly recommend them
@oncameramastery7 ай бұрын
Including spare strings seems such an obvious thing that the likely buyers of these guitars (young beginners) will need, why has no other guitar maker realised this decades ago?!?!
@Perfect_Vth7 ай бұрын
As a matter of interest, DV247 has this in Arctic White for £147. Just be grateful you're right handed, Dave. If you're left handed, you get the Henry Ford (or Pink Floyd) treatment on this guitar - "Any colour you like..." (Being black, black or black...) I recently bought a left-handed Player Plus, which was available in triple sunburst, 3 colours of sunburst, or sunburst in three colours. What I'd give to be right-handed when it comes to guitars. (Mind, the sunburst came with a mint green pickguard, which is a finish I really love...)
@chokysenge7 ай бұрын
This also is a confirmation on how good an instrument Leo Fender designed as it could be mass produced at unbelievable cost.
@raceface_m25797 ай бұрын
I got the Tahitian coral and it plays great. The end of the frets are obviously rounded off compared to the older squiers. I’d suggest going to the store and choosing one though to make sure you get one without buzzing etc.
@brandon21037 ай бұрын
I absolutely loves squiers, I have a couple and can't fault them!
@squirelova18157 ай бұрын
"Because 'Upgrades' can sometimes be Downgrades..." oh yes, wise words concerning guitars indeed. Just because it costs more does not mean it will always make any particular instrument really better.
@4stringz.7 ай бұрын
Squier has really upped their game in the last 8 years. They're basically the equivalent of Mexican made Fenders of the mid 90's. Squiers back then were total firewood. Ever since the Classic Vibe series, I've purchased quite a few basses & guitars. Some were modded while others were perfectly fine as-is. Great value!!!
@craigpimlott2047 ай бұрын
They’re better than Mexican fenders of today too .I’ve returned two vinteras both with crappy backbowed necks that no amount of truss rod adjustments could get rid of.never had a squier with those problems not even affinities ..
@jasondorsey71107 ай бұрын
@@craigpimlott204MiM fenders can be nice, but the past 3 years have seen a rash of quality inconsistency, while squier has actually tightened their game a bit just like they should since prices have gone up...I got the sonic series bronco bass and for $209 it's worth every penny as it is and takes upgrades like a champ
@MrSongwriter27 ай бұрын
Not true the Japanese squires from the 80’s are amazing and even some of the 90’s Chinese one that were above or pre affinity were definitely not firewood. I should know I gigged the Chinese squier and played it weekly at college for lessons
@castleanthrax18337 ай бұрын
@@MrSongwriter2I doubt the Japanese ever made a bad guitar. They definitely make quality.
@mikethebloodthirsty7 ай бұрын
No they weren't?!... Squires have always been OK, epiphones have been crap, but today's squires better?, No. Generally the early Koreans and certainly the Japanese made guitars really well
@4101421097 ай бұрын
You`ve just Dave`d a Sonic Strat David !.
@eljefeguapobarbon7 ай бұрын
These Squier Sonic series have really improved, I bought the lime green version hss and it is pretty damned cool! Cheers! BTW, the Teles are great🤙🏽🤘😁
@christophervincent84207 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing. They sound phenomenal for the price. It's crazy
@rigbone50057 ай бұрын
Love these videos. Huge inspiration to my playing. Thanks for making videos
@stavanski50837 ай бұрын
any squier guitar can play like a fender with a set up and some new pickups squiers are amazing as base building guitars even the classic vibes are perfect on their own and need little to no adjusting for perfect playability strongly reccomend squiers to beginners they last forever and never fail you just a workhorse guitar you can beat up and play
@wjewell637 ай бұрын
My favorite ones are Indonesian squier but I think China is catching up...👍
@morrismorrisson61617 ай бұрын
The 40th ones come with Alnico 5, the same exact pickups than the MIM ones. It's awesome
@stavanski50837 ай бұрын
i have a classic vibe 50s telecaster and its comparable on terms of quality to my mexican fender, if you dont care about the headstock decal then yeah squires are the best for their price
@lukesteverything6277 ай бұрын
Hi Dave. I'm sure you know about the 'OBSIDIAN WIRE FRUSCIANTE' but on the off chance you don't I draw it to your attention. This guitar might need these loaded pick guards. No affiliation from me. Keep shining.
@TiberiusWallace7 ай бұрын
On cheap guitar necks, I fancied a cheap end Ibanez to take to work for nightshifts (I'm a care worker) so I wouldn't mind if it got a few knocks and the neck was so thing it was like playing a butter knife. Glad your day got better.
@bruceman95817 ай бұрын
I have played the white one and it's also a nice one. Fortunately I can control the urge to increase my collection 😂 Can't wait to see if that wax will darken the neck. 👍🏻🤘🏻
@Matthew_Scan7 ай бұрын
I’ve have my eye on a squier classic vibe Telecaster , I watched a blind test between a USA Fender and it and preferred the Squier
@jensk41407 ай бұрын
Nice guitar neck pickup sounds amazing. I would change the bridge pickup to a hotter one.
@Ernesto877 ай бұрын
Now I miss my Strat. My first Electric Guitar was a Squire Strat that came in a bundle from Sam Ash. My dad got it for me back in 2003 and It served me well, till I was given an hss Strat that belonged to someone who kicked the bucket.
@nieko30387 ай бұрын
2nd Squier sonic series unboxing I see today. Both without fret sprout apparently. Positive.
@soundssimple17 ай бұрын
Great guitar, how can you possibly have a naff day wearing a Devin Townsend Project tshirt.........respect, great video.
@over-there7 ай бұрын
I used canola oil on a rag, thats what I clean with now. Turns the white maple a slight yellow color
@dave.F0X7 ай бұрын
Just got my first Squier. Built as well as my Fender Player. Don't like the guitar but that's another story.
@babkzimi76657 ай бұрын
Good evening " Man of the Tube".😃😃 Please make bigger demo video with this guitar.
@thedavesimpson7 ай бұрын
Coming next friday. :)
@babkzimi76657 ай бұрын
@@thedavesimpson thanks man very thanks. God bless you. ❤️🔥❤️🔥
@berniarmstrong7 ай бұрын
"The world's worst knuckle duster" 😁 - I like how you thought the glaring joins of the three pieces were cool, while I have seen videos of people sending the instrument back for less. (Note to them, it's the playability not the aesthetics that makes it a great instrument). This Squire certainly sound authentically Strat to my ears. No pedals! Way to go to demonstrate an instrument and adding dirt through the amp only really helps the assessment too.
@joecash40647 ай бұрын
Oh, the strings..my buddy asked if I could set them up tighter. One it's my mom Jimi Hendrix strat, but a different new set was all the difference. Not a pack of "tighter strings" I've used PRS 9.5-? 10-? Other brands slinky's everything was better than strings that came on. I can't wait until you come by on the trip you planned to check out my @home rig with 1, 12in celestion in an amp.. thanks for offering the trip to the bottom of Illinois. Wink🎉🎉. Would have 2 whole friends that would be excited ( they not only playing, but 100x betterholla back. I feel so much like you in that my new guitar selection has became cheaper than what I already have, as in brands not heard of axl and S.., well starts with S I've saw you play them and like them. I've had to give up close to 10 in the last 2 yrs. Still have an EPI, 2 ones made in Korea and kills foretal, I have a Vintage 52 Tele I absolutely love, and the mim Fender Jimi Hendrix Olympic white strat,but am always looking and it's like 👀 guitar or amp, or pedal. I'm pretty pleased with my monoprice Stage right 15 tube amp and pedals. .see you some amazing day
@Dantoviich7 ай бұрын
i really enjoyed this video, i have a squier standard stratocaster, maybe it isnt the best of the guitars out there but it is really comfortable to play. despite people often saying that squier sucks i find them pretty solid in terms of construction and tone especially if you are someone that is in a budget and you're trying to find a guitar. I don't really have much to say about it besides the brown shell pickguard peeling off and the tuning heads being kinda stiff (i hope i find a solution for that lol)
@castleanthrax18337 ай бұрын
I never listen to what people say. They often don't want to be ridiculed by saying a cheap "anything" is great, so they feel the need to say it's crap. I always judge things for myself.
@adiohead7 ай бұрын
My Squier Affinity Strat has the best neck out of any of my guitars. I just blocked the trem, put in a set of Seymour Duncans, and made it 7-way switching.
@FrankThaThird7 ай бұрын
If that jam doesn’t show you that you don’t need an expensive guitar to sound and play like a badass, idk what does.
@nave947 ай бұрын
3:13 killed me 😂😂
@eprohoda7 ай бұрын
how u doing?!Dave, what a epic uploading!;)
@5crote3 ай бұрын
I bought a squire strat early to mid 90’s, can’t remember if it was pearl or ice white, I think it cost bout £130, played great, stayed in tune, absolutely lovely guitar, I sold it on a car boot sale for 30 quid including hard case, albeit the case was for an acoustic, forever guttoned 😢
@michaelgallegos88117 ай бұрын
Hey David how is it going NGD nice man😈🎸🍻🎄those new Squire Sonic series are pretty cool man..