Precision Strenght

Squier is a brand name that most people relate to cheapo asian guitars. The truth is that Squier, a subsidiary of Fender, has been manufacturing guitars, based on Fender original models, since the early eighties and has improved a whole lot in their manufacturing quality and also has developed their own unique designs. In the words of Mr. Manny Stewart: "... I play a Squier. I say that without hesitation, proudly, and perhaps a little defiantly. A lot of Squier players will say 'I play a Strat' or 'a Tele' or 'Showmaster' and leave the Squier part out. Why? Because they're embarrassed they don't have the Fender name on the headstock. I think it's time to speak up for Squier. They make great guitars and sell them for ridiculously low prices. If anything, Squier players should feel smart for having gotten such a good deal... Sure, the Fender name is big, loaded with history, allure, and all of the cachet that goes along with being a legend. If you can afford an American-made Fender, you should get one. But even if you are excessively value conscious or have budget constraints, you don't have to give up on the notion of having a real Fender. Squier instruments are real Fenders and you can afford one..."

I once owned a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster, in a two tone sunburst and believe me, I miss the guitar, it was more reliable than my Ibanez and held its tune much better. The guitar player in my band owns two of those and he smashed the crap out of them and are still working well. And to prove it once more I'd like to talk about the Squier Precision Bass Special, that comes, in one of its options, in a beautiful satin pewter color with matching headstock, a Jazz bass pickup in the bridge position and a Precision bass split pickup. I recently found a video of Danny Wood, bassist for ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead..., at the end of a show, trying to destroy his Squier Bass (proving that professionals play this "cheap" guitars) and failing in the attempt. He also plays one of these basses. The moral of this story? Badass tone, kick ass construction: A great affordable entry/pro level instrument. I won't be smashing a 2000usd bass on the floor... well I would't smash this one either anyway.