Masterbuilt Fender Strat vs Squier - Does Price Make a Difference?

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
» 0:00 Intro!
» 0:28 Guitar Shopping?
» 3:03 Let's Jam!
» 4:45 The Rigs!
» 5:58 Let's Discuss!
» 22:02 The Painted Amp?
» 24:20 Final Thoughts!

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[davidevans]

I rewarded myself with a Masterbuilt Strat by the accomplishment of my credit card not being declined when I bought it.

[RobChappers]

So good to be back with the Captain shooting the shit and playing the exciting creamy gear! Massive thanks to the amazing crew at Andertons for taking care of me :-)

[enthused]

Dude, this video really felt like a 2014-2016 Anderton's video. Love it!

[markjg]

Love seeing Rob on the channel with The Captain together. They’re so much fun to watch. These are those cool fun humorous as well as informative videos that just put a smile on my face.

[neilkorsgaard]

Let’s just talk about how Lee’s playing has leveled up in the last two years! He is on fire!

[tnvalleyyoga]

I purchased one of the Squires that you guys started with from a Guitar Center Store for $150..00. I took it home and replaced the nut with bone dropped in a Wilkinson trem, some Wilkinson locking tuners, and new strings. The neck was straight and fretts polished and zero frett sprout from the store. So, now I have less than $225.00 in a guitar that is absolutely one of my favorites, plays great, and sounds great. I own numerous guitars all at different prices and now this one I consider one of my best.

[gtr]

At 72 with a 55 year career I've played a lot of Strats and a lot of amps. That blue Squire through the Boss SS amp, (and I can't believe I'm saying this about a SS amp!), sounded great! I could gig that, albeit a small venue, just fine. Beginner? It's a good time to start playing guitar!! Cheers, Peace --gary

[Kurym]

“Amps is the real instrument.” Facts.

[myturningpoint]

Musicians listen with their eyes.
The issue for me is not the money per se, it's the decades and decades of predatory marketing and self inflicted harm by musicians themselves that you're "less" of a musician if you don't have "expensive" gear.
You have to be a very rare teenager to be so secure in your own ability and identity that you would not be fooled and ground down by the relentless marketing and gatekeeping bull**** by older musicians telling you need x, y, z to be "better".
As a community we do not help ourselves.

[pUREsTORM]

The initial jam really shows how good the Katana 3 is. The Squier sounded fantastic through the Katana.

You don't need premium gear to sound really good.

[BasementGuitarSuperstar]

Good to see Rob and The Captain back together again

[pushironpatrol]

I'm a self taught, competent but painfully average guitarist. Looking back I should have put my money into lessons instead of foolishly believing a better guitar would make me play better 😂

[Flopster]

In my opinion it’s just what ever gives you the vibe to play, if it’s £10, 000 or £100 people shouldn’t hate on the person that’s spent £10, 000 or the person that can’t afford to spend more than £100. It’s all personal taste, opinions and feels. What ever you play, what ever brand, what ever price who cares if you’re playing it and it inspires you. That includes relic or not relic if you don’t like it simply don’t buy it but don’t put someone who does down there is no wrong or right (thought I’d add that lil bit of fuel) 😈🔥

[woutere]

Big shout out to the video editing team, the epic music in the intro, funny short edits, ... great work !!

[rockstar]

Man, I love seeing you guys running around the store looking for guitars.

[byron]

I much prefer the sound of the Squier and the Katana, being played by the Captain, to any other combination. Good video. It shows how much the guitar, the amp and the player each affect the sound. You can talk all you want about "art" and "experience", I view instruments as tools to do a job. I'd rather have the Squier, the Katana, and the extra money in my bank account.

[Jacobus-orvf]

I agree 100% with Lee,
I use very affordable, parts-casters, with nice aftermarket pick ups, into NICE (valve) amps.
JOB DONE ;)
No need for a 2000 quid guitar.

[DudeMcGuybro]

"Rob shopping high to low..."

😂😂 my favorite way to window shop! I feel so called out 😝

[rocnroll]

@ 16:40 minutes, Captain really makes the Fender Squire sound great, and Captain's playing has really came along way with his phrasing and voicing. Well done Captain!

[jumpingthestylus]

I don’t play the guitar, or any musical instrument for that matter. But I love music! And I have been watching this channel for years! I love the jokes and conversation! Makes me happy! 😊