Gear Thursday: Fender vs Squier Strat Comparison | Marty Schwartz

My Favorite Guitar + Filming Gear at Sweetwater

[tdtom]

maybe it's because I'm frugal but, the Squier seems to hold it's own in these comparisons... especially with the price gap considered

[yourfather]

I hear a difference but a 400 dollar difference? I don’t think so

[rudolfsaboltins]

i think the squier sounds more "sharp" than the fender is more "soft"

[vaibanez]

What we learned today kids: expensive amp is the most important thing

[darkgamer]

Argue with me if you want, but those colors on that squire are just gorgeous...

[motorbikeray]

The fact that a $150 Squier guitar does a great job holding its own against a $1200 - $1500 Fender guitar says a lot of good things about that Squier Bullet Stratocaster.

[lootingmidget]

Here's the difference

The fender stays in tune much better, has a softer tone, feels better on your body, you can feel the bass and trebble coming together and the pickups sound better.

The squier has more bass sounds, doesnt stay in tune as well, the pickups sound less active, the feel is still great and it has less active electronics.

The guitars are great.

[theworldhadteeth]

At 1:27 That is my all-time favorite Beatles song! Don't Let Me Down!!

[TheBismrk]

Great colour choices for both guitars Marty

[jonahdoty]

I just got a seafoam green fender squier strat for Christmas and I love it it’s my first guitar besides my old acoustic

[freesk]

Squier sounds 98% as good as the American. Thanks!

[Max-drrz]

I actually like the Squier. It has that sharp tone, I love it. Depends on the amp too, never forget that.

[micchekonetwo]

I'm Extremely impressed with the squier, In comparison to the USA strat. I've been playing guitar for over 45 years and own several american and vintage strats...but Wow! that squier sounds great!! it also has a better color and btw...your guitar skills are fantastic!

[lailaphong]

Both guitars sounds good on its own..because the player is good!

[kosta_]

I think both sound great, I think I wouldn’t know in a blind test which guitar is the American and the Squier ..great video by the way 😜

[leoniekhoury]

Very fair comparison- same licks, same pick ups, same amp settings. Really useful. Thanks, Manny!

[GroovesAndLands]

The legit Strat definitely has more "meat" to it, but the Squier sounds just fine. Frankly, hard to justify the price difference.

[jerryx]

The Squier is made in Mexico & the US Fender is made by Mexican immigrants.

[evanauditoredafrienze]

Damn dude you need to do a Don’t let me down toturial now!!

[fishman]

marty, the only person who can wear a fedora and still be a badass