You want a real Fender Strat. You don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on one. That is the exact gap the Fender Player II Stratocaster tries to fill. Fender released the Player II series in 2024 to replace the hugely popular original Player series. The new guitar keeps the classic Strat sound and adds…
Do you want a real Fender Telecaster but don’t want to spend $800 or more? Many players do. Fender made the Standard Telecaster for those players. When Fender announced this guitar at NAMM 2025, a lot of people online were angry about it. Many called it “a Squier with a Fender logo.” Most of them…
Do you want a cheap electric guitar that plays like a much more expensive one? The Yamaha Pacifica 112V has done exactly that for more than 30 years. Guitar teachers recommend it, and experienced players keep one around as a backup. In this review, I cover everything that matters. You will learn about the build,…
Are you looking for a guitar that feels like a high end instrument but doesn’t cost a fortune? The Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus might be the answer. Many players call it one of the best S style guitars under $1,000. In this review, I cover everything you need to know. You will learn about the…
The Les Paul shape is one of the most famous silhouettes in music. Most players want one. Few players want to spend three thousand dollars on one. That gap is exactly where the Epiphone Les Paul Studio lives. This guitar strips away the fancy binding and the flame maple top. It keeps the mahogany body,…
Want a real Stratocaster without spending a fortune? The Squier Affinity Stratocaster might be your answer. It carries the famous Fender shape, and it costs far less than a Fender model. Millions of players started on a Squier. Some of them still keep theirs years later. In this review, we test the build, neck, sound,…
Do you want the classic Strat sound without paying Fender prices? Many players want that too. The Squier Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster is one of the most popular answers. This guitar looks like a vintage 1960s Strat. It feels like one too. It also costs a fraction of what a real vintage model sells for….
Do you want a real Telecaster without spending a lot of money? You are not alone. Many new players dream of that famous Tele twang but have only about $200 to spend. The Squier Sonic Telecaster tries to fix that problem. It is Fender’s cheapest Telecaster model, and it still keeps the classic look, feel,…
You want the cool offset look of a Jazzmaster. You don’t want to spend $1,000 or more on it. That’s where the Squier Affinity Jazzmaster comes in. This guitar puts the famous Fender offset shape in reach of almost any budget. But does it really play and sound good, or is it just a pretty…
Looking for a cheap electric guitar that still looks and feels like a real Strat? Then you have probably seen the Squier Sonic Stratocaster. It shows up in almost every list of the best beginner guitars. But is it actually good? Or is it just a cheap guitar with a famous logo on the headstock?…