The best budget guitar on the market? Squier Bullet Mustang Demo

In this demo/review I run through a few Nirvana songs to demo this Short Scale "beginners guitar"
Squier Bullet Mustang:
Thomann - thmn.to/thoprod/437693?offid=...
Andertons - bit.ly/3Ut9QtF
Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/a1aO4W
Big in Grunge music in the 90s and slightly easier for people with smaller hands (people like children), I'm pretty sure this very cheap, small electric will be popular
Other notable Mustang players include
Bilinda Butcher (My Bloody Valentine)
Azusa Nakano (Houkago Tea Time)
Matthew Healy (The 1975)
Adrian Belew.
Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)
Rob Buck (10,000 Maniacs)
David Byrne (Talking Heads)
John Fogerty (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
Gear used
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Amplifier
Boss DS-1
Arion SCH-Z Chorus (MODDED)
MightySound M3 Fuzz
Shure SM57
Audient ID22 interface
Mac running Logic Pro X
For more information go to
shop.fender.com/en-AT/squier-e...

[@bmark7951]

Really hate when people don't give credit to Kurt on the guitar.. Was he Steve vai? No but the songs he made with that instrument will forever be remembered as some of the best riffs of all time, while 99% of the people in the world can't name a vai, bonamassa,malmsteen song to save there life, guitar playing is not always about shred and speed, and tapping

[@razzanator06]

B Mark I think it's better to be known as a great song writer than guitarist mind, which in kurt's case is why he's so remembered over his technically average guitar playing ability

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I think his technique was definitely song-based. I just loved his passion and his feedback adventures

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Ha, I'm 6'3. It IS a toy but a really fun one.

[@MrPhr0sty]

Honestly I killed the video right when he said who his favorite guitarist was. There is nothing in Nirvana's whole catalogue that tough to play. What makes him a good guitarist? Easy to play songs? It shouldn't make you mad that not many give him credit. He played it very safe and never really challenged himself on the instrument.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Each to their own.

[@jjthejetplane9171]

Love his playing style or hate it, Kurt Cobain was ahead of his time

[@TheGuitarGeek]

He changed the game!

[@BLOODisSYRUP]

no... he wasn't. he was definitely a product of his time. listen to bands like Jesus Lizard, Melvins and Unwound and you realise he was just extremely marketable. that's not to completely discredit him, as he had a great ear for melody and made many iconic pop songs, but he still wasn't ahead of his time.

[@Compact328ti]

Jeffrey Robinson Thank you

[@Lowtech14]

All I heard was killer riffs and licks

[@creamydistortion]

@@BLOODisSYRUP smoke crack

[@MaxIThink]

2:59 Holy shit, it sounds just like the original recording.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

It’s a really good pedal

[@MaxIThink]

@@TheGuitarGeek Great guitar, too!

[@jackmanuel5344]

TheGuitarGeek what pedal are you using?

[@twomindz79]

@@jackmanuel5344 Ds1

[@teleroylichtenstein]

Perfect for garage punk

[@TheGuitarGeek]

teleroylichtenstein i think you're absolutely right man

[@nehemiahzo_]

Good for all genres imo

[@viktorr5060]

Shitty metal like

[@viktorr5060]

Shitty metal like

[@creamydistortion]

Smoke crack

[@IosuamacaMhadaidh]

Guitar center has these on sale for about $130 as I post this, 4/9/20

[@TheGuitarGeek]

thanks for the headsup

[@Cheezy_Bunz]

Thats a damn steal I can only find them on Reverb for 250.00 Canadian free shipping fortunately

[@arigreen5845]

$130?!!! Dang, wish i found about them when they were that cheap. Now they’re $180

[@lilmori6472]

Getting this guitar as my first electric I'm hyped

[@lilmori6472]

@ramnn great

[@theswanlake2886]

@@lilmori6472 how much better did you get after a year

[@lilmori6472]

@@theswanlake2886 i would say ive learned a lot and compered to back then ive made some good progress but theres always room for improvment

[@ghost3d497]

​@@lilmori6472 What about now dude?? Should I buy this one??

[@lilmori6472]

@@ghost3d497 hell yeah, I've been been playing it for about 4 years and ive even played shows with it. Definitely recommend for a beginner.

[@pegglethon4553]

In Bloom was the first song I remember learning on this same guitar that I didn't just translate from playing bass, which is where my whole journey began. It's nice to see nirvana riffs being showcased with a nice budget guitar, and vice versa.

[@Hawks1980]

For anyone looking at this in 2019/2020 - This guitar is currently available from PMT for £95

[@nehemiahzo_]

It’s also available on Guitar Center and Amazon for $180 USD, for anybody looking at it from the US

[@achimdg6335]

This video is almost two years old now and the technical qualitiy of you videos and sound has improved tremendously.

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

I started playing guitar in 1987(not that it sounds like it, and there WAS a 10+ year layoff), and back then, a $150 guitar would have made a better door stop than a musical instrument. The inexpensive(-$600) guitars nowadays have increased in quality **exponentially** in the last 10-12 years.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Agreed. I recently got reunited with my first ever guitar. It was a hohner LX90 and the quality compared to the Mustang is pretty much incomparable. Beginner guitarists have never had it easier.

[@GC-ji3ye]

Truest statement ever. My white bullet mustang plays laps around the ones I remember in the starter range 16yrs ago.

[@bryanw511]

As someone thinking of buying my first guitar, I was pleasantly surprised that I could get a decent one for $150.

[@davecarsley8773]

Yes. They really have. Yamaha, Squier, Epihone, and a few others have made MASSIVE leaps in cheap guitars

[@charlievaughn8991]

Fiancé surprised me with one yesterday in Imperial blue! it's gorgeous and so much fun! Great Review!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Charlie Vaughn cheers Charlie. They're great guitars and I love mine

[@_profanity]

Sounds AMAZING, it's a really great price for the sound, I play an old beat up Johnson Strat knock off, so I'm looking forward to it being shipped to me soon!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Excellent! If my video helped you purchase this, I'd really appreciate if you could share the video around on your social media. Thanks.

[@nehemiahzo_]

As a 5’3 guy, this guitar will be the perfect size

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I think so. It’s a smaller guitar but not tiny.

[@MrJmawiseman]

Great review. Learning again in middle age and I think you've convinced me to get one of these. I love MBV and Nirvana etc👍

[@books2054]

Hey man. I love your videos and I want that guitar in the blue finish so bad. I'm saving up for it and I'm glad to hear it's good. Keep up the great work!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks. It's a good guitar that with a little bit of love can become a great guitar. New video up on Monday

[@books2054]

Sweet! I'll be sure to check it out.

[@JamesMcCutcheon]

Nice reproduction Dr.House. I ordered one of these today. Can't wait to play some NIrvana. Thanks.

[@anthonyclegg1511]

Got a pink Squier sonic mustang, and I love it, I have telecaster, strat and les Paul, but go to the mustang most of the time. 💓🎸.

[@robvilar3029]

A couple of weeks ago I ordered a squier vintage modified mustang but after seeing this video, now I wish I got this one. Great demo.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Hey Rob. I don't think you'll be disappointed with the VM but this affinity can also sound and play really way.

[@cynthiaslingluff9532]

This is the perfect video for me. Nirvana is my favourite band and I'm looking for an electric guitar. Thanks man! :)

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Go for it! They are great

[@cynthiaslingluff9532]

@@TheGuitarGeek Thanks for the recommendation!

[@phoenixcierebiej9763]

I'm 40, loved Nirvana and Kurt in the early 90's, and thanks to life the way it is right now, decided to finally start playing guitar. I picked this up, because it was inexpensive, and it's a Mustang. www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/squier-bullet-mustang-hh-limited-edition-electric-guitar/l27765000001000

[@DoctorPepper445]

i actually own one of these myself that i got on a sale for only 100. after deconstructing it close to 15 times. this resulted in a way grittier, punk sound, way easier bends, and now i've made a spoof of billie joe armstrongs blue guitar from the 90s. definitely my favorite guitar out of six

[@stitch2k1]

damn that effect for hsb sounds so nice.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

stitch2k1 that's all guitar you're hearing. There's no effects, that part is just guitar and amplifier. Sweet isn't it.

[@cawfeedawg]

first thing I thought was replace the pickups but then realized any decent set will cost more than the guitar xD

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Check out Irongear pickups. They are great quality and very reasonable. For the style of music I play with this guitar, I won't be changing the pickups.

[@digbyinthedoghouse7455]

Get yourself on Gumtree, there's always people getting rid of stock pickups because they're upgrading theirs. I recently picked up a full set of HSH pickups from one of the Japanese Ibanez Prestige models for £30.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Digby in the Doghouse I don't know those. What pickups are in there?

[@digbyinthedoghouse7455]

I might be wrong, but I'm almost certain they were from an S5470. The bridge humbucker has one coil with a blade magnet and the other with 6 individual poles. The magnets in the single coil are ridiculously strong and i do wonder how much pull they'll exert on the strings. The guy selling them looked confused/horrified when I told him I was planning to put them into an Encore Strat copy.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I'd love to see/hear that! Plus 10 internet points for scaring an Ibanez player, they don't scare easily!

[@jaredpeters2454]

Great review, thanks for playing the same song in all three positions, helped me make the decision to buy one.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

You're welcome. They are great guitars! Squier... feel free to send me free stuff ;)

[@DaisyHollowBooks]

I swore I was done buying guitars, but after eyeing these guitars for a while, I saw your review. My wife will be in touch....

[@greggibson1273]

DaisyHollowBooks 😂

[@rutiger6901]

I just ordered one of these today. $210 Cdn in Feb 2021. Magnificent price for a magnificent guitar as you have demonstrated. Although as long as I own any guitar I will NEVER subject it to the horror that is that chain saw setting. Otherwise, I like your review(s). Honesty and some good recommendations. Thanks for this.

[@randy3098]

Bought a black one 2 days ago. Very good guitar. Had to dress the frets but plays really comfortable now. Great video bro!

[@stepvanjoe3469]

that bullet mustang really has that "inexpensive " sound ! was thinking of buying a bullet strat played a few and like them...but gonna have to try this out. thx for a good review .

[@davecarsley8773]

@@MichaelTheophilus906 What? That doesn't even make sense.

[@ernolaakso826]

Great review! I've had mine for a week and love it. I even had a spare mustang neck lying around, but decided to use the stock one. Just polished the frets and replaced the nut. Not sure if only my guitar had this problem, but the outer saddles had too short height screws, causing the saddles to vibrate. Changed them for longer ones and have had no problems since. All in all it's hard to believe this guitar costs only 135€.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

The height screws on my saddle are just fine. Maybe you got lucky/unlucky. I think that's the thing with Squier guitars outside of the CV and VM range, they are a little hit and miss. Even so, €135 for this much guitar is frankly shocking.

[@wegface69]

The saddle issue is common on all of these offset models. I think even on real fenders. Standard mod to perform on them.

[@soulagent79]

Got mine yesterday. I've owned several Japanese Fender Mustangs, but I also kinda like the Squier in its own way. It definitely feels like a 'real' Mustang and I'm definitely gonna keep it.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I'm glad you say that , I think this guitar is unbeatable for the money.

[@Thiagojedi3488]

Why you think that? Because the Squiers are less expensive?

[@Aniki82]

There is no way this can compare to fender japan bro come on ahah don't get people's hope up.xD I need to find a starter guitar for my nephew, iwill try it at the locals stores, hope they have it !

[@r.j.galant5596]

soulagent79 out of curiousity, is the pickguard on the bullet mustang the same size as the fender mustang? Do you think they'd be interchangeable? I want one or two of these, but one I want to modify with the pickup switches, and add a toggle for Tom Morello style effect. But I'd like to keep the 'buckers too. Idk, unless it would be easy enough to cut out a spot for the switches, but I don't know if I trust myself not to screw that up.

[@oli0808]

@@r.j.galant5596 plenty of pickguards for sale on eBay. Google 'squier talk bullet mustang mod' there's a forum where loads of people have shown what they've done. Your idea is certainly achievable with this bargain guitar!

[@adrianst243]

Great guitar, gonna buy one! If you play nirvana you often play full major chords but i think it sounds better with power chords (root note + 5th and you can add the octave of the root )

[@TheGuitarGeek]

You're absolutely right. I'll be honest - I made this video thinking no one would watch so I didn't really think about playing stuff "correctly"

[@kadiroztuurrk]

the video that i want to see with this guitar thanks man it's so useful for me

[@TroyNaumu808]

a excellent review.

[@SuperPsychoninja7]

Great review. Great playing.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thank You

[@speakonianjny5004]

RIP Kurt Cobain

[@TheGuitarGeek]

It's better to burn out than to fade away

[@user-pn9on9zt2s]

TheGuitarGeek well said

[@calebproductions5970]

Don't worry it was a hoax . All rock stars do it... it's good for album sales. Hey it's show business!! People will believe anything they see on tv

[@yusukelee9590]

Courtney Love did it honestly 😂

[@nehemiahzo_]

caleb prodtoins bruh, no, you’re stupid, stop talking

[@SnapPunchRobert]

Looking forward to another video after intonation is remedied. Here's to great luck with this channel. You have a personable way about you. Peace,

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Hey Robert, thank you. I'l get that video uploaded in the next few days. I also have some further points I'd like to share about the guitar.

[@SnapPunchRobert]

TheGuitarGeek Cool deal. Looking forward to it.

[@grandantenna]

Thanks for the solid demo! Mine shows up Monday. Can't wait. Think I'll hit that F# and play some Breed first.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

The Grand Antenna thanks! It's a joy to play and needs the intonation set and a fret polish but as it is it's SO much fun to play. Are you getting blue or black?

[@grandantenna]

TheGuitarGeek Both looked nice, but black caught my eye first. Cool, I'll take the advice on the adjustments. Thanks.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

The Grand Antenna it was always the black for me too. Don't get me wrong, I didn't expect much for they money but I got a whole lot of guitar that just needs a little tweaking. 30 minutes work maximum

[@russianbot2397]

Easy nut lube is a little coconut oil on a qtip and apply it in the string slots every time you change your strings. Coconut oil is also ok to use on the dry fretboard these are notorious for. It's not the best product to use, but it's cheap, common, and will do the kob well.

[@easy.pete.wants.dynamite]

Awesome video man!! Im sure getting it Keep up the good work!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks very much. I'm posting an update video in a few days. You can sub to my channel or check back soon for that update. I'd love to hear what you think of yours when you get it.

[@easy.pete.wants.dynamite]

TheGuitarGeek Already subscribed Cant wait to see it!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Doing my best to get it out on Monday

[@tobydavis6770]

Just recently purchased a 2012 Player Series Fender Jaguar with 2 P90s... Same ones on the new Novena Series Fenders... Three way toggle and stop bar tail piece... Short scale 24 inch and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Congrats Toby!

[@Guitarnivore]

That intonation is killing me! :)

[@BladeDoomer86]

A guitar is a tool. You don't need to shred a million notes to create a song that will be remembered for decades. Usually takes 3 to 5 chords, and a good voice. Cobain had all that and more. Like Pink Floyd, like the Beatles, like Radiohead.. Like the greatest musicians ever.

[@HumanBeanbag]

Thank you, perfect review video.

[@NofreedomofspeechonYouTube]

This sounds great ❤️

[@joshuabraasch9174]

Not bad for stock pickups.When I play nirvana, I play my 1971 framus strato 6 that is modded as hell with p-90s.Killer guitar.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Sounds like a great setup. Do you have a video of it? I love the old Framus guitars.

[@stevencrocker4145]

My cousin had a Jagstang I absolutely loved it. The pickups where very good. I'm pretty sure they're high today. But I'm thinking of getting this guitar sounds good great demo.

[@boremachine]

after viewing yourmustang modding videos i got one myself in blue. and i also modded the hell out of it with vintage tuners, dimarzios, string through bridge with ferrules and new electronics with a freeway switch and cts fender pots and the knurled tele knobs :) those also were my first impressions of your videos... greetings from Vienna - again :o) Chris

[@greggibson1273]

boremachine Hi. I’m looking for a replacement hard tail bridge to help with intonation issues on my guitar like this. Please let me know If you are aware of anything out there. Thank you.

[@RegisVA]

Огромное тебе спасибо! Очень долго искал на ютубе ролик, где покажут как звучит эта гитара в моих любимых песнях

[@NathanWoollaston]

Great series, can't wait to see more. Would love to see you improve some Harley Benton models soon. I'm planning to get the JA-60 / Jazzmaster hint hint...

[@NathanWoollaston]

The JA-60 because it's available left handed whereas the Bullitt Mustang is not. :(

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I'm going to do my best. I have a few plans for this channel that will hopefully include the HB line

[@greggibson1273]

Greetings from Utah. Thank you! Subbed.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

HELLO UTAH!

[@tolcserygergely]

sorry but it's too funny to watch you on this tiny little guitar :D thanks for the review, I've tried one in a local shop last week, totally usable

[@tootrue]

I hate watching men review guitars but you have passion. I like that. Subscribed. I've been playing for 15 years and I still love cheap guitars that play well

[@noahbones1221]

Why?

[@girthbrooks1708]

I got mine off some guy on craigslist for $100, really good buy, its so incredibly light

[@uugabuuga3086]

Finally I found a nirvana themed guitar video!!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

There's several on my channel...

[@simongummer4515]

sounds ok definitely an option with a pickup swap. wat amp you running it through. for us 90s kids it's a must at this price

[@simongummer4515]

I'm assuming it's the fender behind you...?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I just had to get one. I broke my "no new guitars in 2017" resolution for this one.... Yep it's the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe in the background. There's a full signal chain in the description.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

That's right!

[@liltacosoftruth]

I got mine in surf green😁 I wish these would’ve been available back in the 90’s fo’sho

[@anthonysclafani3963]

+TheGuitarGeek but what kind of masochist makes a resolution to not get any guitars for a whole year? 😂

[@donegal2010able]

Love it great video great skill

[@imeowmeowkat]

Absolutely sludgy. I think cheaper guitars are perfect for genres like grunge or sludge/stoner metal, maybe even shoegaze, just because of the added muddled sound they add.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Yeah that tone is THICK! This is why I wouldn't change the pickups. I will make another video after all the work I'm doing on it and try to get some versatility out of it.

[@keithh8661]

Alot of fun for not much money,thanks Andy

[@pablo9364]

Great review. Do More videos like this

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Good luck

[@espertempo]

I might be late to the party but I wanted to let you know I just bought a Bullet Mustang and it's primarily your fault. Love the low tension strings and the sound is awesome. Great review!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Hahahaha. Welcome to the family!

[@Melo_EL]

Brilliant!

[@cropster92]

Doesn't sound like its well intonated or might be a little detuned? Pickups are lacking some clarity, but for the money alright...it's what a good set of pickups costs.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

cropster92 hey. The intonation is out pretty badly. I tuned on between each take as I always do. You can sub to my channel and watch the upcoming post setup video. This video is straight out of the box which I think is the only fair way to to a review.

[@cropster92]

TheGuitarGeek I understand that. I'll check out your future Videos!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

It was so hard not to do a proper setup. Maybe I'll get it done this week.

[@Robert-cx3qk]

Man great demo, awesome playing and nice tones! Its feels so wonderfull that finally fender make mustangs availble in such an affordable price, its just great. I'm about to order one, since i wont be able to try one out before buying, could you please tell me if there is so much difference with the shorter scale on this compared to strat/tele neck? (I do have have big hands- thin fingers) Also could you tell me what songs are you playing on 1:58, 2:47, 3:28? Thank you

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Hi Robert. Thank you. I have large hands and I find playing anything past the 12th fret quite difficult at the moment. I may lower the action which would help this. I certainly wouldn't want this as an only guitar but as an addition, it really stands out next to my strats and more "normal" studio guitars. 1:58 is "Come as you are" 2:47 is "Heart shaped box" 3:38 is just something I was jamming, loosely inspired by "Prehistoric Dog" by Red Fang. Great band by the way

[@Robert-cx3qk]

Certainly is hard to ignore how cool and fun guitar for the price this bullet mustang is (even more than the affinity jazzmaster) so i will definately buy one in blue. Thx a lot for the info and for all those mods videos aswell, i havew never tried most of them (its kind of scary) but for the mustang will be a good start. Will subscribe!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Great! It's a great modding platform for beginners too as it's really a cheap guitar to begin with. Just take it slow and I'm happy to answer questions.

[@spoinkdoinker7619]

I’m getting this guitar I like the both pickups option

[@arigreen5845]

I still have a starter kit guitar I got 5 years ago. Would you recommend upgrading to this guitar. In the future I’d like to do gigs. Would you say this is a good guitar for playing in gigs or bands?

[@bufferkiller]

After watching this review I ordered one for my son and I to modify. We picked it up over the weekend, and either we got lucky or Squier/Fender listened to complaints and fixed the issues with it. With the exception of one thumb-sized spot where the neck and headstock meet, the neck is perfect. The bridge, which I was expecting to need modifying, was already perfectly intonated. I checked the screws, and the problematic ones looked to have either been filed down already, or replaced by shorter screws. I'm blown away by how great this guitar is, and even more so with such a low price. We picked up this and a G&L Fallout Tribute to compare and then see how they'd compare after making some changes to the Mustang, and while we are still going to make them, it honestly doesn't need them. Truly is the best budget guitar I've ever played. Still can't believe it's only $150.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I really need to start getting paid by Fender ;) Maybe I got a really early one and they let a few slip by the QC? Let me know how you get on with the mods!

[@bufferkiller]

I was thinking that maybe they got enough complaints that they fixed the issue, since the screws in my bridge were not all the same length and seemed to have been adjusted just as you had to do. Will do. Right now we are just replacing all of the hardware with black hardware of the same kind, with the grover locking tuners and roller trees like you have being the exception. Got a matte black pickguard as well, and will be throwing in an orange drop. Leaving the pickups as is, just shielding them, because they really are perfect for what they're made for.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

bufferkiller I agree about the pickups. Where did you get the pick guard?

[@bufferkiller]

I got it on eBay. It was about the same cost as the Grover Tuners I got (which I got at a steal), but it is cut perfect and looks great. www.ebay.com/itm/Squier-Mustang-Bullet-Pickguard-various-colours-1-3-4-ply/112460177212?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=412849026494&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[@calebproductions5970]

This plays as good as my Gibson lp studio... neck and setup plays like butter! Mark my words they are gonna start charging more for these they are so awesome

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Mine needed work but it now plays great

[@davecarsley8773]

No. No it doesn't lol

[@baldeaguirre]

great guitar!

[@halzion]

I love how it says Azusa Nakano as a Mustang player. It seems like I'm the only one who started with the intentions of playing HTT music haha

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Hahaha, no. There are more of us!

[@moonfall6978]

I also started learning how to play guitar because of k-on lol, I currently have a g&l tribute fallout but my love for Mustangs is still there, I'm sad that vintage modified are out of the market though :(

[@Kanae18]

Sadly there are no red finished Bullet Mustang, I have to buy the Fender one if I want Azunyan's guitar.

[@halzion]

@@Kanae18 I know, the only red Bullet Mustang is the competition colours but I just got plain blue since it was cheaper.

[@archiereece3229]

i ordered mine today. It looks like the one on the vid

[@gloryxkid]

Did you ever swap the tuners on this? I’m thinking of getting hipshot tuners for this but I’m worried it won’t fit

[@markflores2475]

I just scored one of these in Olympic White for 80.00!!! I put it on layaway at the pawn shop. It felt great for the little while that I strummed on it. I’m just a sucker for white guitars. I have a question for the guitar community, what would happen if I put a Strat neck on the Mustang? Would anything funky happen since the Mustang is designed as a short scale?

[@irebelvelvet7698]

Is an excellent guitar! As I see it, spend more money in the amp is better than spending in the guitar. Also the player makes a big difference in the sound. Player>amp>guitar Btw pedals always help

[@TheGuitarGeek]

then I am screwed!

[@sickb2200]

The Bullets have always been pretty decent for the money. Tuning issues can be pretty much eliminated if you find one with a good fret job.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

On this one it's just the intonation, action and nut. The frets are fine.

[@dopaminejunkyyy4178]

VERY helpful

[@creamydistortion]

I play 11's on the strat & Tele, so I would imagine I'd want to put 13's on such a short-scale guitar (couldn't imagine this one with 9's - sheesh!). I used to own a real, vintage 1966 Mustang (shouldn't have sold it)... That thing absolutely refused to stay in tune. This new one with the hardtail must be much better.

[@creamydistortion]

Just an update: I bought the new Squier one, it sounds amazing through the vox amp, and I can bend over two whole steps with the 9's!

[@yuriarakaki9524]

shouldve given it a tune o matic bridge but locked it in place by screwing it into the body

[@Thiagojedi3488]

Great video! Do you think there exists many difference between that Squier Mustang Bullet and the Squier Mustang Vintage?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Yes, there's a big difference. The bullet body is thinner for example. The VM has higher quality parts and will generally be a better made guitar. The Bullet can still be a great instrument after doing a bit of setup work.

[@siemadema2125]

Nice demo man!! How are you going to fix the scratchy frets??

[@TheGuitarGeek]

There's a video series on my channel of the fixing and modding I did. Check out the "fret polishing" one. I didn't level the frets as I don't think it justified doing it. This is not a shredder for me, it's a noisy beast of a guitar!

[@joeyhaynes3198]

I bought one won’t stay in tune screws on the pickguard were put in crooked still had wax residue on it and my neck plate doesn’t say Squier on it and the pickups sound like crap and the fretboard is Indian Laurel not rosewood and the three way switch feels like it’s ready to break off

[@roychristopher5014]

mine won't stay in tune

[@salimmoran]

I have this guitar almost three years now, and it started buzzing. Everytime I hit the strings while playing a riff, I hear some kind of static noise, also in the recording it is possible to hear that the sound starts loosing power. Do you know the cause?

[@AdaSoom]

Most likely faulty pickups or wiring

[@fumanchu1613]

Does It stay in tune? I need a backup guitar for gigging and don't want to be buying a guitar that detunes halfway through a song. Cheers

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Fu Manchu hey, it does stay in tune. I had some with the intonation but I made a whole series I'm on modding this guitar. Please check it out on my channel.

[@muhammadanggoran8492]

1:40 thanks a lot for the feedback hack 😂

[@santielsam123]

does it stay in tune for more than 3 minutes?

[@ImotekhtheStormlord-tx2it]

if you are not hitting strings like an idiot(like you want to kill someone) and if you set up bridge not on fresh from the factory then it will stay more than day in tune ;D

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Totally agree. Any guitar with half decent hardware and strings should be able to stay in tune. I always retune after every take so that's not a problem in my videos but live it would be a pain in the ass. Check out my updated video for the Mustang that is properly setup. COMING SOON ;)

[@barnsworth8402]

Finally, another true Nirvana fan 💪

[@TheGuitarGeek]

There are many of us!

[@ToxinInMyVeins]

I bought this guitar on christmas for my little brother but he doesn't use it at all, so I'm going to mod it and use it as backup guitar. My impressions: - The guitar is very light - The action is very(!) low and it plays great. I really like the neck. - The intonation is slightly off, especially on the higher frets - There is a tiny ding on the side of the fretboard(first fret) - I can't really judge the pickups too much because of the intonation but I don't seem to like them It may sound like there are lots of negatives, but for that price this is actually a very good guitar imo. And with the mods, I'll try to make it a good guitar, not only for the money.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Follow the mods and you'll have a fine mustang!

[@davecarsley8773]

Lol... _"You don't use your gift. I now own it"_

[@thestratman7903]

I was thinking about getting one of these for jazz?? Sometimes super long practice sessions can make your wrist sore from all the chord stretching and all...I was thinking maybe 2 p90's like the player 90 mustang, or just 2 better humbuckers...Is it worth the money? How do these feel/play?

[@stanhristov6191]

hi there. Isnt this mustang's body a poplar, because all shop describtions say its poplar but it will make sense if its basswood as its made in Indonesia?

[@prosun86]

What's the scale length? 610 mm or 628 mm? There is a lot of confusion regarding that.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks for clearing that up.

[@Walks-With-Pride]

The Mustang is a great guitar. I used to have a '64 Mustang in Dakota Red. It was a blast to play and I preferred it to the Stratocaster. I would recommend the Fender over the Squier however.

[@davecarsley8773]

Oh really. You'd recommend a $500 guitar over a $150 guitar??? Shocking.

[@Walks-With-Pride]

@@davecarsley8773 No, I recommend either the American Performer Mustang at $1,099.99, or the Vintera ''60s Mustang for $899.99. With guitars, like everything else in life, you get what you pay for. Cheap guitars are for kids or beginners who aren't sure whether or not they are going to stick with the instrument. A guitar is a tool. So, if you are a serious player, you will want to invest in the best instrument that you can afford.

[@cawfeedawg]

115.00 at Andertons

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Amazing price. Are you getting one?

[@lLoudelR]

nice review, wish you'd have payed more attention to the tuning though

[@TheGuitarGeek]

lLoudelR hey thanks. The guitar was tuned before each take. The intonation is out quite a bit which is what you're hearing. I did mention it in the video I think. I have a follow up video planned for after I've sorted out all the small flaws.

[@lLoudelR]

TheGuitarGeek keep up the good work!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

lLoudelR thanks, will do

[@Phoenix4646]

I just wanted to mention this as well. Anyhoo, I'd very much like to see more of this too!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

It'll be posted in a few days. This is where I ask you to sub to the channel for updates ;)

[@dannynorris9369]

Your great I wish I was as good I just got mying a couple days ago my first Electric gutair it's great

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks Danny, Welcome to guitar playing. Which guitar did you get?

[@dannynorris9369]

TheGuitarGeek a squire Bullitt mustang and a fender front man 10g amp ur the reason I got it and I love Nirvana

[@dannynorris9369]

TheGuitarGeek and I also played acousic guitar for about 5 months but I never had the money for a Electric finally Christmas came around so I got one

[@jonzu4]

Just bought one today. Can't put it down.

[@roychristopher5014]

mine won't stay in tune

[@reduniverse3207]

I loved this review I am a nirvana fan too and beginner guitarist (literally self taught) I really would like to know if I buy this mustang would I have to set it up (because I don't know how much time was sitting around in the factory and stuff) P'S sorry for my bad English

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Hi, welcome to my channel! Most guitars require a little setup and at this price point I would really recommend it. If you can buy it from a shop, they should at least set the intonation for you. Beyond that, that's all it really needs.

[@reduniverse3207]

TheGuitarGeek thank you very much for your help

[@raymondlesmana9835]

Nice video

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Cheers Raymond

[@sterlingjoseph5068]

Getting mine tomorrow seafoam green 😍😍😍😍🎸🎸

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Congrats!!!

[@sterlingjoseph5068]

TheGuitarGeek GOT MINE !! And IVE PLAYING NIRVANA ALL DAY ❤️❤️😍😍😂😂😂

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Yay!

[@petephillip8312]

Cool man!.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks Pete

[@kdphotos4691]

Is the squire bullet stratocaster similar in weight and ease of play?

[@odh2]

Gotta say I love the look of the guitar. I bought one, also black. I found the tuners too vague and tuning stability poor. I had to send it back. Instead I bought a Squier Paranormal Supersonic (okay, nearly three times the price) but I just love it.

[@shoryuXE10]

that awkward placement of the 3 way toggle switch is the only thing holding me back from buying one of the newer mustangs.. it just looks so out of place.. it's great that they put standard hardtail bridges on these squiers though. the biggest complaint i've always had about my MIJ mustang is how trash the "dynamic vibrato" is. lmao and the truss adjustment at the headstock! i wish mine had that too. heel adjustments are no fun. gahh i wish they did these with the normal pickup selectors.

[@leobluesy]

I love this guitar.... so much easier to play but for me the neck stability is a bit of a problem at the moment even with quick neck screw tighten... the slightest pull or push is messing the tuning.Not a problem Ive had before on any guitar... but Im sticking with it... Enjoyed the demo...... Leo

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks Leo. What's wrong with the neck?

[@leobluesy]

Thanks for reply. All Ive done so far is bit of a fret polish and intonation. Its goes out of tune quite easy on bends and drifts also when even lightest force is applied forward or backwards on the neck. More than my Strat or Radiator. Im expecting to do a few jobs on it with such a low price... but cant put it down... oh and the intonation screw is up against the string too as yours was. Working my way through you mod vids... great job.. Regards.. Leo