Which Strat ?

[Turn7]

Squier Deluxe Vs Fender Standard MIM.....

Approx £90 extra for the Fender, but teh internetz say the Squier is better built etc etc.

Whats your view ?

[davepoth]

Turn7 said:

Squier Deluxe Vs Fender Standard MIM.....

Approx £90 extra for the Fender, but teh internetz say the Squier is better built etc etc.

Whats your view ?

Squier is likely better built; it certainly looks a lot nicer. Most of the cost of the Fender is "brand tax"...

[Turn7]

Was my thinking as well. Fender does have staggered tuners and so only has one string tree which is a nice detail touch.

[gbbird]

Hmm tis a tricky choice. Probably not much in them tbh. Best bet would be to try one of each out. Are they both made of the same woods?

[Turn7]

Spec comparison


Interestingly, the Squier body is Basswood, but no comment for the Fender ?

[Dr Z]

Squier for me! There isn't much between them I think, but the hardware appears to be better quality in the Squier. Don't know how they differ in playability (neck feel etc). Pickups look to be a bit better in the Squier, being Duncan designed. I expect they'll be similar quality to your Squier Custom tele. I've not played a recent MIM: they're not bad for the money I guess. My mate's MIM HSS strat plays pretty good!

[Turn7]

I should have siad in my OP, I am favouring the Squier, as I ve had a play on one and really like it.

[Justin Cyder]

Try both & the one you like better is the winner. The very best guitar in the world is the one you enjoy playing the most.