Are 70s Strats any good?

Had 1970s Strats really been as awful as the music press deemed them back in the twentieth century, they would certainly not have been copied – least of all by Fender themselves. A big part of the problem with late ’70s Strats was their perceived value. Quality and desirability versus cost.

Are 70s Strats bad?

Is Squier better than Fender now?

Another difference between Fender and Squier is where they’re made. The quality control on Fender guitars generally tends to be better than that of the Squiers. Also, if you’re going for an American made Fender, it’s going to hold its value much better than a Squier made in the Far East.

What’s the difference between Squier Strat and Stratocaster?

The Squiers are a cheap version of the STratocaster (Strat is short for STratocaster). The Squiers are generally made on production line in Asia somewhere, whereas the proper Strats are made in America and with personal input. Hence the difference in price. But the Squier is still a Fender, and a great electric guitar to start on.

Are Squier guitars underrated?

Yes, Squier does create entry-level instruments, but they also have some mid-tier ones that get overlooked just because of the name. Some of the old vintage Squiers from the 80s and 90s are incredible too, and if you can find one, I’m sure you’ll think so as well.

Is the Squier ’51 a tele, Strat, or what?

The Squier ’51 Electric Guitar combines a classic body with a Tele headstock and a ’51-style P Bass pickguard for a clean, unique look. Despite its simple appearance it is a hard-rock monster with a Show More

Can a Telecaster surf?

Surf tone for the most part can be done with any electric guitar provided you have, at bare minimum, a very trebly rear pickup, which the Telecaster has. After that it comes down to EQ, compression with tight attack and a proper sounding spring reverb. In the end, yes , a Tele can surf.