To the casual onlooker, there doesn’t seem to be much difference, at least cosmetically, between two of the most popular electric guitars in the world: The Fender Player and Squier Affinity Stratocaster. Having owned both of them for some time, I thought it would be useful to discuss in detail how they differ from one […]
Fender Player Stratocaster vs Squier Affinity Stratocaster Read Post »
Looking back through my Electric guitar history, I’ve owned eight Stratocasters over the years. Why does it feel like coming home again this time around? Hondo Stratocaster copy. 1990(ish). Candle Apple red. Rosewood fingerboard. My first guitar, used with a fly-sec headphone amp. Looking back, it was decent enough to make me want to continue
The Fender Stratocaster: Coming Home Read Post »
I’ve been back and forward on the idea of a Fender Player Stratocaster for well over a year now. Is it finally time to purchase one? The Fender Player Stratocaster has been mentioned many times on these pages over the last few months, from Falling in love with the Fender Stratocaster (again) to Gibson Les
Fender Player Stratocaster: A Third Opinion. Read Post »
After many years away from the world’s most iconic electric guitar brand, my son was gifted a 20th Anniversary Squier Affinity Stratocaster. It would be rude not to at least set it up for him wouldn’t it? I’ve covered the topic of the Fender Stratocaster quite often on these pages, and in fact, had it
Falling in love with the Stratocaster (again) Read Post »
Acoustic or Electric? In my opinion, the answer to this age-old question is: Learn on acoustic guitar first. Let me explain why… Before I start, DISCLAIMER! This is my own personal opinion. Many have started their guitar-playing journey on an electric guitar (including me), instantly falling in love with the addictive sound of too-loud distorted
Should I Learn on Acoustic or Electric Guitar First? Read Post »
