Squire SE Strat review

The thing about this guitar is the way it feels. Wide, thick neck.... Heavy solid wood body....this particular model has a "pro" feel about it that Squiers usually lack. It feels "large" and "solid" for lack of better terms. Like all import guitars , no two are likely to be exactly the same , but so far so good with this model! Im playing straight into a peavey Transtube bandit, clean channel, no effects. rock on!

[@mnbv990]

You are SO right..50years ago cheap instruments where appalling, now, that isn't the case. The sounds you got on that Squier would have cost a fortune in the 70's.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Some of the old Tiesco stuff is so crappy, I'm amazed that anyone WANTS to collect it. Some of the old Harmony stuff is kind of cool. Most budget gear from the 60's and 70's is pretty bad IMO compared to what we have today

[@davidpayne2363]

Ted Zeppelin

[@kickpublishing]

30 years ago they were terrible, I paid £300 for a Washburn in the 80s with a ply body - that would be around £700 today. It was an awful guitar but all I could afford

[@rene5853]

@@kickpublishing I still see some fiberboard until now they are horrible

[@johngorgis]

i have 70s memphis and 80s fernandes and they are way better than any modern squire

[@biggstavros5876]

I just picked one up in sunburst. very well made and feels exactly like my 88 USA Standard. Beautifully made guitar.

[@Slugg-O]

I bought an almost new SE from a pawn shop a couple of years ago for $40. I was looking for a stolen guitar and I think the guy felt sorry for me. Anyway, I brought it home and didn't touch it until recently when I finally decided what I wanted to do with it. It's the basic black with a high mass MiM bridge, Bootstrap Vintage pups, CTS pots, Kinman treble bleed, shielded cavity, dark turtle pick guard, inexpensive locking tuners that work, Graphtech nut and I dressed and polished the frets. After an easy setup it sounds and plays amazingly well. The sustain shocked the hell out of me. It rings as well if not better than my other guitars. I am amazed at what the SE can do with a little work. I have a Squier Pro-Tone Strat, a US Strat and I am perfectly happy picking up the SE

[@Roger-dz2rc]

I have 2 of these. They're great stock. I put a set of Lace Sensors in one and a set of Seymour Duncan JB juniors in the other. Swapped out the tuners. I've been playing for42 years and these are my go to guitars. Unbelievable.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Totally fantastic guitar for the money! Thanks for the comment.

[@joeladams2540]

Nice I plan on putting lace sensor alumitones in mine The stock pickups aren't bad at all though 🤷

[@gazgarbett6113]

Totally agree Dave! I just upgraded the same guitar and the skunk striped neck was a beauty. Put a new loaded pickguard on it gave it a polish and fret dress and its gone to a lucky beginner who loves it! Hardly any work done on the fret edges or neck roll off, put a tusq nut on it and it was a lovely guitar. Great base for a mod project as everything fit. Love the vid Dave, thankyou

[@paxonearth]

I have a black SE strat I picked up at a pawn shop for $40. After a thorough disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly, I swapped out the warped pickguard for an inexpensive Dragonfire pickguard loaded with alnico pickups. A fine guitar for a $100 investment. AND I just saw a sunburst SE strat at a pawn shop today with an amazingly beautiful neck in the $60 range. I might grab it soon.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Those guitars get no respect in the resale world. Its amazing that you can get such a good guitar for that kind of money.

[@mangoheadquarters8134]

Great vid Dave, we can see why the Squire series have stood the test of time, generally they are good instruments... Gotta agree with an earlier comment, your reveiw style is great, just what we want.. Keep up the good work, thanks.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks MQ. Lots more vids to come.....

[@BobZed]

I got the full SE package (guitar, bag, amp, etc.) on Craigslist a couple of years ago. Since then, I've changed out the bridge for the MIM version, and dropped a loaded MIM HSS pickguard into it. The original setup was crap, but now it sounds and plays great. I'm thinking about swapping out the neck for a Mighty Mite compound radius neck, but that would actually double the cost of the guitar.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Its a nice mod platform for sure. How did the MIM bridge change the tone?

[@BobZed]

@@whipscheapguitars2856 Hard to tell, since the pickups were entirely different. The sustain is pretty good.

[@seattleday9690]

I just got a Squier S.E used. It's one of the best Squier's I ever owned. It really feels like a old Mexi Fender Strat.

[@corey1a1]

I appreciate your reviews, man! My 11-year old plays and having an assortment of guitar styles has really kept him interested. Right now his 2005 Squier '51 is his favorite, with Epi LP 100 and Kramer Baretta Special after that. And he has an EVH Standard ( I got it for a crazy price), but likes the others! There is an SE in great shape for $79 but I wasn't sure if it was worth it. This helped alot. Keep playing and doing what you do.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I have played SE models that didn't have awesome necks, and as far as I'm concerned the neck on the SE "IS" the selling point. I would pay it and make sure you like the neck before buying.

[@corey1a1]

I got it in yesterday and it is excellent. 2006 model covered with dust. Someone bought it and put it on a stand & that's it. Great feel to the body and neck. No wear to it at all. A cleanup and some F-One oil on the fretboard and it's on! Thanks.

[@timmiller4205]

I just got one of these used but in excellent condition the neck is great and pup,s sound really good I paid $30 dollars for it 🎸

[@rocktorrocks]

I found one of these left in the garbage in a bag. Glad I rescued it. Needs some setting up but it’ll be fun to get this guitar back in playing condition.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Awesome!

[@seanvandeman1512]

Dude this guitar isn't bad at all bro! :) Modded mine into a very decent Kurt Cobain Vandalism style Strat for maybe 50!

[@katrinabufford5105]

thank you for using clean for this

[@steveshaw5459]

Just wanted to thank you for reviewing guitars REAL GUYS can afford. Quite a few folks myself included play as home entertainment. Private.personal. sure american strat may have better tuners etc. But I can't afford one. Seems like KZbin is flooded with rich snobs. Maybe they mean well. But the important thing is to play and have fun with what you can buy. Thanks

[@stevenboulton9911]

Well done on your reviews, it's nice to see reviews on these excellent guitars. Rather than expensive guitars, there are real sleepers out there, most of the big guys would over look....

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks

[@steveprudell9976]

Yes very likable

[@mazzxtmusic8805]

Just picked up a Torino Red SE for $AUS30. Didn't know the background to these until after purchase. Glad I found your review as it confirmed the same things I was finding that the neck is great, and I'm definitely a wide fretboard player. Been there with the expensive guitars - love cheap guitars.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks

[@ghostwriter1440]

I picked one of these used for the guitar player in my band to use as a back up in case his American standard tele ever went down. He actually enjoys it so much that he uses it in a rotation while gigging.We ended up upgrading most of the electronics with some Mexican standard hss pickups I had recently swapped out ,but I have to say the stock stuff in the Squire was pretty decent.Truth be known I wasn’t a big fan of the neck compared to my Mexican standard.I wanted to say keep up the good work I’m enjoying watching some of your videos

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks JRWW. To be fair...I have played an SE model that didn't have a great neck, but others ( this one included) has a very nice neck. Anything from asia is probably gonna be all over the map in consistency.

[@schizophrenicdolphinz9822]

I picked up a Washburn idol at a pawn shop for 15$ it sounds great it’s like a les Paul , two tone two volume maple neck real rosewood fretboard and an all mahogany body , no idea how much they cost new but I’ve seen them around pawn shops , definitely worth 15$

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Fantastic find!

[@neilrichardkelly]

I totally agree, I really love mine! I have guitars worth 500 times as much, but there's something really great about these!

[@stevenboulton9911]

These Squier SE guitar's are great. Very nice necks, as mentioned. The pickups are nice and lively ceramics. Really worth a try.

[@billyrocca9029]

I just bought one SE and it looks and feels amazing, espacially compared with the current squier bullet or affinity...

[@caseylee12]

Got a used Squier bullet tele on Craigslist for $50. Needed about 45 minutes worth of work and had one big fret. Only mod I made was locking tuners. New strings. I play this guitar every day, thru an old crate 100 watt amp i got at a pawn shop for $80. CRAZY GOOD tones for what I've got invested in this rig! Here's to cheap guitars! I love 'em!

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

right on!

[@voiceofreason8594]

I picked up a 2010 CXS Serial Squier SE Strat recently, and the thickness of the neck at the first fret is .090 which is REALLY fat for a production neck. Most of the vintage 50's necks aren't that fat. The 12th fret is .095

[@billherbert4961]

I play and SE and love it. I understand the typical Fender 9.5 fretboard radius is the standard. Mine is 16! Great for a shredder with jumbo hands. Sadly not me. But I don't think it's a problem, even though I'd prefer 9.5. A tighter arc 9.5 Probably makes barre chords a bit easier and I am very prone to hand cramp. But who knows, I'm getting better with the arpeggios and simple soloing, so maybe i'll learn to love the flat board. Meanwhile, SE is a great platform to modify a gat because it's cheap but thick overall. Body is agathis and these gats are pretty heavy. Better for sustain that way. But agathis is still a 'soft' hardwood so watch those dents. They dent so easily. And Agathis has a beauty worthy of paint. Cover it. Not a good DIY sanding job hoping for clear finishes or dying. I think 2003 to 2008 or so is when Squire made them. AXL China factory I think. My gat still needs some fret leveling to get the action low. Tools are on the way from Thomann, but slow is the standard Covid shipping speed these days. Guitar Fetish is a great option for decent price upgrades. I put their 9mm black staggered locking tuners onto my SE, as well as an Alnico 5 pickup loaded pickguard. But Guitar Fetish scratch plate was crap so I transfered all the electrics onto my stock pearloid plate. Easy job. I also put black pickup covers, knobs and a black jackplate on it. I'll likely put a GF black trem plate with stainless saddles in soon along with the GF stainless big block tremolo. That tremolo is designed for thinner bodied Squires like the Affinity and Bullet, but it'll work on mine just fine. If you find a SE under $150, I'd recommend you buy it. Just be prepared, it's a cheap gat and cheap gats don't get much fret love from the factory luthiers. Fret love costs money, or you do it yourself. But the tools cost money too and the right tools are necessary to a point, but there are cheaper means to some of these too. And don't overestimate your 'luthier' skills, sometimes it's wise to pay good money for good work from a good luthier. I shall soon see if I screw up any of my gats. I'll start on the crappiest/cheapest ones first.

[@StephenJPilat]

The reason I think Squire strats are the greatest budget guitars ever is because they are the easiest guitars to spec out and mod the shit out of. And even if you don't want to mod it, it still sounds really good straight out of the box. And they're cheap too lol

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

right on!

[@puller72]

I like your review style. Quick, and to the point. As for guitar review suggestions, the GFS Slick guitars look kinda cool. Also, maybe Xavier and Rondo. Don't know if you're into building kits. If so, I think that'd be interesting also. Thanks.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Ive owned several guitars from Rondo. 6 I think. Their les Paul copies are so close to Epiphones in build quality-they are probably built in the same factory. At least where Epis were built when they were in Korea. Unsung probably. The SX guitars are great for the money. Several times I have seen SX Teles And starts in guitar shops marked for twice the new price from Rondo. If ou just judge them on their build and playability you wouldn't second guess the price.

[@Symbolsofsolace]

I like your videos. Nice concept - taking cheap gear seriously... and from the point of view of a guy that can play. You just inspired me to snatch up a lovely Squier Strat SE

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks

[@chuckrieger782]

Squier Strats are excellent for the money!!! Love all your reviews.... please keep 'em rollin'!!!😎🎸👍

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks

[@mcwip543]

I got an old one at a pawn shop for 30 bucks with no strings lol.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

right on

[@theshepster901]

I gotta say , you rock! I dig your style, love the videos. Keep them coming.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks Issac!

[@bobbyparks801]

I agree,the neck is frickin awesome.I got mine for $40 at a pawn last summer.Keep rocking dude.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks

[@user-sz3bw4wp8j]

Am I the only one who plays my SE Squier Strat more, rather than my 1977 USA Fender Stratocaster. That Squier is supreme guitar, simply a proper Strat, as the headstock tells. It is very good stock, dont use trem, so it is rock stable and pickups sound good as well.

[@adriansvarela]

Great video! Just bought this and am putting USA fender electronics in it ;) I agree the neck feels freaking fantastic.

[@briansimpson8116]

Another great video. I wish you would do some D.I.Y. kit build/reviews.

[@JustinToxicated405]

The Tele that came in the starter pack is a beast. I got one for $75 and it's one of my favorite guitars.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I'll have to check those out.

[@phantomlord91]

I bought a 50 dollar Squier Affinity Tele from this dude that complained about it's sustain. He switched to something Les Paul'ish later on so no wonder a Tele did not do the trick. Anyway, this guitar is still one of my favorites. I have abused it and messed around with it a LOT and it still sounds and feels very solid. Can't go wrong with a Tele!

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Love Teles!

[@monfoxtrot3123]

I think SE stands for Star Edition. This was before the "Stop Dreaming & Start Playing" or whatever. I think the SE's are made in China from around 04-05 to around 09-10. Mine is 05 i think. They have full body size rather than thinner and smaller ones, like the Bullet and Affinity and so on. The necks are usually thicker too, like a non-modern C shape. Can't say about the wood but its not Basswood or Plywood.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Great guitars for sure

[@CRAZYCANUCKTV]

The body is Agathis

[@garyseven4441]

I just bought one ( in Canada ) for $160 ( approx $110 US ) including bag, cord and stand )... good review, subscribed

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks for the sub!

[@rickbrooks2031]

Hey Dave, I got one of these for a spare and really didn't know at the time what I bought. Thought it was just a cheap strat but I really love this guitar.I'm 6'5" and your right about the necks on other strats. I liked the feel so much I ended up replacing the 250 ohm pots with 500 ohm, all the wiring with the better 22 gauge, and replaced the pickups with fender Tex-Mex. it's really a Great Player, one of my main players now. I'm big on cheap instruments, never could afford or thought any instrument is worth the price they are. Anyway, I recently bought a Epiphone Les Paul Special 1 P-90 because of the P-90's and found not to many complaints, actually I found not one. It has a Mahogany Body and Neck which feels really good. It has Cheap Tuners but like any tuners a little lithium grease and a proper stretching of the strings, any tuners will hold tune. I do find the Cheap Cast Metal Wrap Around Bridge to be the worst item on the guitar as far as quality, but, it does perform as its supposed to. It holds Intonation on the money, at least the one I have does. But check one of these guitars out if you get a chance, I think you will be impressed also. I saw your video on the Epiphone Les Paul SL and it got me curious. I started to investigate them and found a mix of opinions. So of course, I had to order one and find out for myself. If it works out, I believe it would be a pretty good addition to my collection, if not, well, I guess an expensive wall ornament. I'll let you know. Thanks for your Vids.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Hey Rick! Good luck on the SL....If you don't like it you might get 90% of your money back as they are still really new to the market. I had an Epi special I once......really cool sounding guitar.

[@Mr-Safology]

This strat is identical to my strat, made by Cruiser Crafter. They're fantastic.👌🏼

[@travelinman617]

I have a fender squire affinity very good guitar for the money my daughter and son in law got for me for my birthday 8 years ago it is lefty cause I'm a lefty I have nine guitars all together my recent guitar I bought is a gretsch streamliner from Amazon my favorite great sound good price also it was I been singing and playing over 48 years

[@ejbgunny1]

Hey Dave, thanks for making this vid. I just picked up one of these (white) for 60 bones. We'll clean her up and install some hand-me-down MIM standard strat PU's. Plus new DIY wiring kit and bridge. I figure this is a no brainer for a grand total investment of $110. For that amount I can always give it away as a gift if I'm not satisfied with it.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Right on! I know some of those MIM Strat pickups from the 90's are pretty good. Ive had a couple 90's fenders with darker pickups. I always thought darker pickups sound great in a fender guitar.

[@Aditya_Paliwal_9]

Many Thanks for this video! Will be getting a 2000 Squier SE Strat soon!! :)

[@joeladams2540]

Someone recently gave me one that had been "adjusted " into uselessness I finally got it all straightened out and squared away Im really really impressed at what a decent guitar this is. I owe Squire a sincere apology. In fact my poor gretsch hasnt left its case since i got this strat 😂

[@LeviJohnson]

Great video!! I was looking at picking up one of these used for $80. ( Is that good?) And IT BLEW MY MIND when I saw you. You and Brooke were by far my favorite part of Alone this past season. I. Definitely subbing. Again, I freaked my wife out when I needed out recognizing you lol.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

LOL, thats funny! There aren't a lot of guitar playing survival types! Your a crossover. Brooke has a channel called "girl in the woods" if you want to check it out, and I have an outdoors channel called "bushradical" ,if your interested in checking it out. Thanks for the sub!!! And, glad you enjoyed season 4 of Alone.

[@robertoliver5659]

I own one in black. I love this Strat! A great base for doing some mods. Body and neck feel and look like a much more expensive Strat.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

This particular guitar feels more like a USA start than a mexican. And its made in China!. I think the thing with this one is it has great dimensions. The neck is thick, the body is thick, nothing about it makes you think its an entry level instrument. Love it!

[@steveshaw5459]

Hey whip thanks for this video. Saw one at local pawn.had to get it..well layaway for now Cheap..that's me. 79 bucks with gig bag. Wanted to alert you to one I own. No one knows about.made in India like 2005 maybe. Squier vintage modified ads vintage red burst.made with Indian red cedar. Tone like cross between mahogany and Alder. Excellent neck tuners Seymour Duncan designed pups. Gloss neck. Beats new ones. Keep eye out for one. Much better than Mex strat I owned. Keep making videos. Btw cxs Dr 3 color burst red tortoise I am getting made in 02. Saw this guitar over yr back for $150. Finally got coming.

[@socialdef3]

Added vintage tuners, TUSQ XL nut and string trees, 250k pots + Alnico V loaded pickguard and a Steel saddle and full size trem block bridge replacement from Dragonfire. I have another with MIM pickups and 250k pots. For under $250, these modified guitars hang with guitars costing 3 or 4x more to be honest... can't put mine down!!

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Right on ! Rock that cheap Squire!!!!

[@larryjeffryes6168]

The second finger on my left hand got bit by a table saw. I don’t let it stop me, but for $100 or less, I’m in for seeing how much a wider neck might help. Thanks for the intel! Next find me a playable short scale I can put some magic pickups in. These pickups are currently trapped in an unplayable LP style guitar.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

It might not be a bad idea to order a neck from Mighty mitre or Warmouth....somewhere where you could get 1 3/4 neck. If you feel like the extra space would help you with your finger.

[@bullseyetony5887]

I have this guitar(in white) and love the crap out of it. A mexican trem system is a direct drop in for these and is a huge improvement over the stock one . i replaced the nut the trem and the pickups on mine and now its just an amazing guitar thats way out of its price range.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Totally agree. I love mine!

[@bullseyetony5887]

You should come on over to the Squiertalk forum. we love the same kind of stuff that you review. BTW I'm a cheapo but that dont mean they suck.

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

I have the little cousin to this model, the Bullet. The body is a little thinner but I love the weight. I changed the tuners just because but the stock ones were great. Also but a graph tech but on there. Again just because. The stock nut actually worked fantastic. Love the unfinished neck and how thin it is compared to the old baseball bat necks. Squier makes great stuff. I don’t know if the Boss Katana amp would be in your price point but that would be an awesome review. Just got one for Christmas/birthday and it’s an amazing amp.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I'll look into that boss amp. Thanks

[@superorangeish]

I got a Behringer strat replica at a yard sale for 10 bucks.I won a SE strat in a raffle and thought of selling it.Having 2nd thoughts now.

[@socialdef3]

Also, if you can find the California Series Stratocasters made in China, they are the same as the SE in terms of body size and specifications. I am looking for a sunburst with maple fretboard for a killer modified strat project.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I'll do some research on those, thanks.

[@mns8732]

Cheap is still a valuable resource b/c you can learn to rebuild them to your liking. A 1500 guitar no way I'm messing with that. 150 I have some head room. I really liked the out doors Peavy amp demo. If you add an out door segment to the guitar demos I can hear how it projects.

[@msh6865]

Another hidden Squier gem is the 1998-99 first series Affinity. They have a full size body and small, regular Strat style headstock (that does not say Affinity on it). No skunk stripe and very good electronics. Mine has a maple fretboard. If I changed the p/u covers to white it would be a Gilmour Strat clone. Tuners are cheap though and should probably be swapped.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Are those the made in Korea guitars? Ive had a couple korean Squires and they are pretty sweat.

[@msh6865]

Actually, they are Chinese. (CY prefix) and were only available for a very short period of time. '98 only I believe. Interesting logo/font on the headstock too. "Squier" in medium sized black script, outlined in gold and "Stratocaster by Fender" in small black font just underneath. Here's a link to one identical to mine... reverb.com/item/903687-1998-squier-cy-strat-small-headstock-triple-black-stock-with-setup-rare-model-stored-15yrs

[@qmaloney]

I have both these guitars. The 2002 SE is a different league neck wise but the 1998 does sound awesome.

[@Frazzo]

Got one for $100 CDN ($70 US). Very nice neck for sure and I'm in the process of a total gut and replacement of every component.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Good buy for sure! Some have necks that are just unbelievable for the money.

[@Frazzo]

I'd have to agree. Mine is what would I'd call a very good neck, and even the fret dressing is far better than I expected.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

They "feel" like a real Strat.

[@brez9091]

I agree with you. You did a great job here.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks!!

[@52Tele]

Hey man great video. Do one on Squier classic vibe telecaster

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thats a pricey cheap guitar , but if I get my hands on one I will. I wish Squires came with wider necks, but the classic vibe is a great guitar. Ive played several, just never owned one.

[@52Tele]

whip's cheap guitars should I buy the Squier CV over the Mexican tele with their $200 difference?

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Try them both and see which you like better. I like the 90's MIM teles, they have dark pickups and they make for a fatter sounding tele.

[@charger19691]

This may be exactly what I’ve been looking for. My Squier Affinity Telecaster is a good guitar but I need a electric guitar with a wider nut width. 1” 5//8 is too narrow for my sausage fingers! Thanks for the review!

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Hey DJ, make sure you play the one you might buy ....this SE model is nice but you never know what you get through the mail. All the ones Ive played so far had the wider nut though.

[@charger19691]

whip's cheap guitars , Thanks Whip, will do and I appreciate your advice!

[@CJ-rf9jm]

Seems like a squier strat I picked up not quite a year n half ago as a side project. Did roller string trees n tusq nut. then refinished it as the previous owner had not done anything taking care of it (even the years old original strings were still on it), lastly put an hsh loaded pickguard in it (kept original just in case). Turned out pretty good. Might even do more on it sometime later. I had tried identifying it though but no luck, no serial # or country of manufacture (neck pocket n cavities completely unmarked) just "Squier strat by fender" on the headstock.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Yup ! this one is just like that. No numbers anywhere. There is a company that produces the necks for these ( can't remember their name at the moment) its a 3 letter acronym. But anyway, they attach a serial number STICKER to the back of the headstocks and ...you guessed it....they fall off quite often.

[@CJ-rf9jm]

Good to hear that. I'd suspected it was a strat from 1 of those squier box sets often sold to beginners. 1 I'd got was a bit beat up with horrendously crusty strings which I immediately replaced (I shoulda wore gloves for that). Did a bit of work on it since then to set it apart from my other 2 (now 3) guitars n its quite playable.

[@douglasmayhall8279]

for the naysayers.. check out the videoa of jack pearson (former allman bros guitarist) playing his squiers ay his various gigs.. they are his primary strats

[@greentomato9957]

Right on thanks

[@ANGELICHUMANANGEL]

Great Video I got the Squier Afinity similar to your Strat ....And it's Awsome

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Great gear for cheap. Fender always seems pretty good with their dirt cheap stuff.

[@billpotter9965]

Squier Telecaster please. What to look for, mods etc. Thanks.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

OWWW....I just sold one a short time ago.

[@jltrem]

Picked up a Squier Affinity Strat-Pak in 1997 at my local unclaimed freight (now sadly defunct) for $150. An Affinity Strat, Squier SP10 amp cord, strap, gig bag, strings, picks and CD Rom. As far as I know it was the first years of the Affinitys production. Full sized alder body,small headstock. Looks similar to the SE. Used to see the guitar alone for sale in local shops for $249. In the intervening years I've switched out every thing but the neck and body. The neck is like what you described for the SE.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thats awesome!

[@humbucker1969]

Hey. I just got an SE. $100. A 2002 model. What pedal effects are you using or amp effects? Thanks!

[@jimmyk5223]

Nice video

[@gungor1985]

just bought a epiphone les paul jnr after watching ur first video great frigging guitar

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

They can require a bit of work....but once they are dialed in , its all the guitar you could want.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I like the Matsumoto stuff, and the early Ibanez gear is fantastic. Whats your favorite/

[@gungor1985]

i had a aria pro once regret selling it it was like a sg cross les paul jnr at the moment i picked up a dirty old onyx strat plays very nice my fave my friend has one a greco les paul subust with 3 humbucking pickups

[@ronthunders6124]

More reviews!! Love these vids man, they make me feel like buying a million cheap guitars:) and what amp do you use? I remember in your epiphone les paul jr vids you said it was 100$. What amp was that?? When I heard you play I thought "wow, that sounds incredible, he's gotta have a high end amp" keep these coming man! You should try to do ALL the known "cheap" guitars out there hahah it would get a little pricey though

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks Sal. I'll be putting up new videos very soon.

[@AznagPT]

Do a review for the Epiphone Les Paul Standard ;)

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

oh man! I just sold one!

[@attilafitzpatrick6881]

they ain't cheap

[@lukericard7209]

Ya my plus top pro was like 900

[@thepajamajams]

I have a CAE004 SE. I just wish the fret wires were a higher gauge and more weight on the body.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I thought the same thing...the frets are a bit on the low side. The body on mine is pretty heavy though. Thanks for the comment.

[@leifkeane]

That does sound nice!

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks Leif.

[@TheMichaelseymour]

yeh...a little brittle ..but i just back off the tops ...and good to go....great guitar

[@TheMichaelseymour]

i have the exact one ....the bridge sounds a little harsh,,,but ok with a bit of tweaking EQ ...its a great guitar...i will NOT by a strat ,,i also stand by this axe

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Right on MS!

[@msh6865]

The SE's really benefit from the bigger steel trem block like you can find in the MIM Strats. .

[@alanknott363]

I agree MSH68. Priority mod for the SE.

[@mjwal00]

This channel is a great idea. Keep up the good work.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks. Actually I'm having a hard time getting around to shooting. I have another site "Bushradical" that I've put a lot into lately....I need to go shoot a new vid!

[@danb2140]

Great video!

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks DB!

[@danb2140]

whip's cheap guitars I just got an old cream and black one for 50 bucks Canadian and the neck feels amazing it's like a classic vibe or an american start ! I have expensive strats and this thing is great.

[@sunbeamtiger9876]

Hey Dave, thanks for the video -love 'em - keep em coming as soon as you can. Just wondering if you know if there's a tele version of the SE? Looking for a cheap tele to set up for slide playing. Lemme know! Thanks again!

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I don't believe there is a SE in a tele....and thats a dang shame. It is so hard to find a good Tele without buying a mid priced fender. Also a lot of bargain tele's like squires and SX models have nuts that are way to narrow for a lot of us, so they won't work right from the start. I played a G&L junior ( tele with 2 p90 pickups) and it was a great guitar , but even at the stupid low pawn shop price of $225 it wasn't exactly a real cheap guitar. You would be in the $350 range with that guitar 90% of the time...and its not exactly a tele because of the pups. I wish someone would import a great $150 tele knock off with a 1 11/16 nut and I would be all over it!

[@lukericard7209]

I got an affinity tele was smooth to start. Changed to vintage alnico pups and I like it as much as my 1000 les paul.

[@tommyshuler35]

Have you ever tried the aria pro 2 guitars. Next time your in there jamming flip that cannon on and make us a few new videos. Lol

[@shanedavis3414]

Try out a few Jay Turser electrics. I had a nice Turser LP, and I know they have SG's as well. They are in the sub $500 range.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Jay turners are pretty cool for sure.

[@stevenboulton9911]

I would love to see a review of the German Marlin strat guitars, NOT the Korean guitars. The German Marlins are awesome!

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Never heard of them....I'll look into them

[@sanborns]

I really like my vintage modified 70's Squier. I did a few further mods like roller string trees, and the Gilmour switch added. The rest was all cosmetic. Have you played this instrument and if so, your thoughts?

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

No i haven't. I'll keep my eyes peeled for one though. They've been around a while, I just never see them.

[@livioagentile]

there's a remarkable difference between a SX fst 62 and a squier SE? on the wood at least. SX are much cheapers

[@randylin6038]

Yo whip, Can you review Danelectro Mini Pedals? I use the PBJ and I think it's pretty good. I've heard the Dano DE1 is better and still cheap. Also, can you do some of their Coolcat Series? The overdrives in that series are well known copies of a Timmy and an OCD. Thanks.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Man, I wish I could help you but I'm just not a pedal guy. I wouldn't know where to start.

[@moxy9896]

SE I believe stands for student edition

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

You may be right.

[@Bruce-1956]

'Like all import guitars , no two are likely to be exactly the same ', for us in Europe that includes Gibson and Fender USA !!!!!!

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I'm with you on gibson beings inconsistent, LOL.

[@SaintierSet]

Amazing love your videos man, do a Yamaha Pacifica review beautiful instruments.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Another sub asked for a video on that guitar. I'll pick one up this fall.

[@msh6865]

Try to find a older (90's) Pacifica 112. The new Yamaha's with the same name are garbage.

[@altrock86]

It's wide it's thick it's smooth....that's what she said lol

[@steemysteem380]

'Squier' ? it is on the guitar headstock - check if you don't believe me

[@sicboi2543]

Der

[@kamerongard8769]

Dude you are s monster player

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks brother! I appreciate that!

[@Tensei_Sama]

I dropped some tex-mex pickups into my SE best decision I've ever made lol..

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I need some good pups for this guitar.

[@davidbar-el6665]

Hi Fernando, I want to make that exact mod. Any way you can share your guitar's tone?

[@BRZguy]

There's one of these on sale on craigslist near me. I'm thinking about getting it and upgrading it with fender parts. Do you think that's a better option than getting a new MIM strat for $600?

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Go play it! Like all Chinese guitars, they might vary widely. Make sure the one you're looking at has a neck you like.

[@xxxboi07]

Have a look into the Squier FSR Affinity Strat, they're great guitars for $200 👍🏻

[@timidater4803]

I just bought a squire affinity indonesian built, nice thick body, I love it!! $65 at the pawn in really good shape

[@philipmaguire9209]

Got one dam hard set neck angle .. seems like 9.s strings only 1997 mine us pick up 20 pounds... dollars usa ..

[@ti-x-eira9709]

Hello. What kind of wood is your guitar's body?

[@eggsmann594]

All the ' SE ' are Agathis.

[@patscanlan2678]

Squiers are like women...you can get a good un.or a bad un...lol! Just a suggestion Dave...how about reviewing some of the Harley Bentons.......esp the TE 50 Telecaster ....fantastic guitar for peanuts! Keep em coming!☘️☘️☘️🎸🎸🎸👌👌👌☘️☘️☘️🎸🎸🎸👌👌👌

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Thanks Pat. I'll look into getting a Harley Benton, and I love your analogy about women and Squier guitars.

[@dillonpurugganan833]

I have the same guitar. But I was wondering why it doesn't have a serial number?

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

It came on a sticker on the back of the headstock. Mine has no number either. Because the sticker is gone. But, I've seen SE Strats with stickers so thats the deal.

[@dillonpurugganan833]

Where is the guitar made actually? I just bought it from a friend and he told me it was made in korea.

[@chucklee6843]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart love your vids man,you have really gave me a lot of hope I've been playing a piece of shit a acoustic for years. I really want a electric, but l have hardly no money. But I have hope.

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

Even some of the cheapest guitars out there can be great instruments. Happy hunting Chuck!

[@chucklee6843]

@@whipscheapguitars2856 hey man, this is Chuck again, I'm in heaven I don't no much about it but Saturday I bought a silvertone by samick I'm pretty sure the 20 watt amp is a bass amp. really good quality clear deep tone. I have an adventure ahead of me now, I watched ur videos I listened. neck straight plays really nice may have to change tuners. These are a shaft straight down with a clutch looking wheel to the middle right any advice on them or what to change them to

[@chucklee6843]

Sorry to keep bothering you but I forgot to say seems that 4 to 5 strings get sharp in just an hour or so of playing I'm really confused I would have thought they would have went flat if anything

[@whipscheapguitars2856]

I would have to see it.

[@billpotter9965]

Squier Affinity Telecaster please Whip. Keep it cheap!

[@bradleydrawsweirdstuff]

Squier is spelt wrong, a very common mistake though