Tag: Squier
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Fender Player Stratocaster vs Squier Affinity Stratocaster
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…
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Fender Player Stratocaster: A Third Opinion.
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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…
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Falling in love with the Stratocaster (again)
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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…
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Why Should I Learn Guitar?
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10 BIG reasons why you should learn guitar rather than any other instrument. 1. Learn guitar: It’s inexpensive You could easily pick up a beaten up second-hand acoustic and learn guitar for less than £50, or even better, just borrow one from a friend to see if learning guitar is for you. If you want…
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My Electric Guitar History
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An inventory of every single electric guitar I’ve owned since I started in 1990. My very own Electric Guitar History. What’s your Electric Guitar History? Hondo Strat copy My electric guitar history begins as a Christmas present circa my 16th Birthday, 1990. Candy apple red with a rosewood fingerboard. It didn’t inspire and as…
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5 tips on becoming a Cheap Guitarist.
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It’s not all about hard-wired valve amps, custom shop guitars and boutique pedals. For those without bottomless pockets, here are 5 tips on becoming a Cheap Guitarist. 1. Invest in the best quality guitar leads you can afford. Cheap guitar leads are a false economy. If you’re gigging regularly they’re your main point of failure,…
