Electric Guitar Review

While we’re on the subject of cheap but still decently made guitars, I thought I’d take a look at Squier’s Satin Trans Stratocaster — an instrument that truly proves that you don’t have to empty your wallet to get a good looking guitar.

Is it a full-on, full-fledged Fender Strat? Of course not, but then you’re only paying a fraction of the cost of the original, and in all honesty Squier makes surprisingly sturdy and playable guitars for this price point. Heck, at around $199 a pop I’m not really sure how Squier can afford to sell these so cheap.

It may be superficial, but one of my favorite things about the Satin Trans Strat is that stylin’ extra-fat headstock…nice touch — I just love those things!

The guitar also sports a rather classy looking satin finish (on a solid basswod body,) a tremolo system, and a trio of Alnico magnet single-coils with 5-way switching.

The Squier Satin Trans Stratocaster Features—

• Basswood Body
• Maple Neck
• Rosewood Fretboard With 22 Frets
• 3 Alnico Magnet Single-Coil Pickups
• Master Volume & Two Tone Controls
• 5-Way Pickup Switching
• Twin-Pivot Tremolo
• Die-Cast Tuning Machines
• Over-Sized ‘60s Style Headstock

This one comes in Amber Satin (shown,) White Blonde Satin, and Wine Transparent finishes. It may not be a masterpiece, but then it’s not priced like one either… the one I played managed to hold its tune quite nicely, had very decent action, and no audible fret-buzz. An easy recommendation for the beginning guitar player.