NEW STRAT No One Knows About?? Un-released Squier Strat (Fender Affinity OR New Debut Review)

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  • @AJgeartalk
    @AJgeartalk หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I escalated this issue with Amazon/Austin Bazaar over a month ago. Nothing was done.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh wow, sorry to hear that. What did they say?

    • @ryanryan8
      @ryanryan8 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah! What's going on with this? There are several listings and they've gone up in price and they continue to use incorrect pictures on the listing. This one with the cheap amp was just $260. I saw on Amazon it said "over 500 sold this month." That's not cool.

  • @powerzup
    @powerzup 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    So I contacted Austin's Bazaar after ordering one of these. They let me know that they checked it before sending and that it did indeed have 2 point trem, some previously had a 6 screw setup. They also did update the information to be a "debut" in the description "Debut Collection Stratocaster features..."
    I'll keep you all posted once mine comes in as I was just looking for a stupidly cheap Delonge body lol.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes, please do let me know when you receive it! I highly doubt that it will be a 2-point trem considering they added Debut to the description because the Debut features a 6-screw. But, I hope they did! If so, I'll order one.
      I checked the listings that I could find and none of them show "Debut" in the title and all still feature the Affinity photos with all the other differences still shown inaccurately.
      Thanks for watching and for commenting. I did just receive a surf green Strat body from GF, which was labeled as Daphne blue. haha

    • @powerzup
      @powerzup 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ aw man haha yeah I was waiting for a Daphne blue to pop up on Amazon or Austin’s again and never saw one come back around.
      I’ll let you know once I get it.
      Yeah they changed it down in the description section. The photo appears to still show the affinity headstock and tuners which I called out as well, they pretty much said these were updated photos they had listed and that any gloss or out of spec guitar would’ve been an accident so no clue.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@powerzup Yeah, I think AB is crap. It's a fulfillment company, not a musician-run (or music-centric) business like Fender. It's too bad that Fender deals with them.

    • @powerzup
      @powerzup 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@ScuttleProductions Yep entirely crap... They gave me a $30 credit when it arrived, they also had offered to replace it with a squier affinity since their rep who answered me was the same one who told me there was a 2 point trem lol. I decided to keep it, already popped an invader & pearloid on it this morning and tossed some Fender locking tuners on it I had sitting around. Side bar, did you notice they filled the fret ends on the fretboard with like a sealant?
      I had only seen that on the US fenders thus far and some of the lacquered necks.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@powerzup that makes sense. At this point you probably wouldn't find any advantage in the Affinity vs. the Debut. You've removed the electronics and tuners, which would typically be better, and if you leave the bridge decked, the 2 point isn't as important. Im glad they did something for you but it's definitely frustrating. Were you able to drill the peg holes nicely for the locking tuners?

  • @bluwng
    @bluwng หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    It’s a Debut with the price of a Sonic and the photo of an Affinity.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hahahahaah! Yeah, pretty much. #accurate

    • @kennyg63
      @kennyg63 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is a great description

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kennyg63 nailed it!

    • @WesleyWattley-xy4fg
      @WesleyWattley-xy4fg หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Donate the amp to charity😅 somrone will truly appreciate this 📢 Amplifier 😅

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WesleyWattley-xy4fg I'll donate it to a museum of crappy instrument accessories. 😂

  • @johngibson911
    @johngibson911 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    LRL is the Fender abbreviation for laurel fretboard not ‘limited release’

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome, thank you for the info!! The fretboard is pretty nice, especially considering the price of the Debut.

  • @HappyHermitt
    @HappyHermitt หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazon is also selling 24" scale Squier Strats with amps.
    Not to be confused with the 22.75" Minis.
    Only Amazon is selling them.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, they are! I have seen these too. They look pretty cool. I actually accidentally bought one from an online auction without realizing that it was a 24" scale. It arrived damaged so the seller refunded me and didn't want it back. I used Bondo to fill the damaged areas and I've primed and painted the body. The neck is very nice. I had a custom pickguard made and will soon assemble it with a metal covered humbucker at the bridge and two single coils and a coil split. It should be a fun guitar. I like that it's a hard tail.
      Thanks for watching!

  • @MotttheHoople2010
    @MotttheHoople2010 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video, you've been really kind about this guitar. I think, for the price you paid, that it's a bit of a disappointment. There are so many better options out there today. The fact that you were shown pictures of an Affinity smacks of a scam.The amp is just an excuse to add to the package/shipping. costs. Ugh! Horrible!

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree, for the money there are many better options available at $150 or $200. But, at $120, the price of the Debut, I think this holds its ground OK. The amp is junk and the bag is not great.

  • @DeeTee79
    @DeeTee79 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    For the cost, that is a great deal! I checked and couldn’t find them anymore on Amazon. You got a good deal. For the price you could easily upgrade it and have an amazing fiddle. Wish they were still, up. I prefer those smaller headstocks and the fretboard and surf green look great together.

    • @SouthwestTechTV
      @SouthwestTechTV หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Really? I just found it a few minutes ago. Weird!

    • @SouthwestTechTV
      @SouthwestTechTV หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's been back and forth a lot -- in stock, not in stock. Try this title (with amp, which links to the one without): Fender Squier Stratocaster Electric Guitar - Surf Green Bundle with Amplifier, Gig Bag, Cable, Strap, Picks, and Austin Bazaar Instructional Video.
      ITEM B0DKP9RWMF
      I have the listing up right now.

    • @SouthwestTechTV
      @SouthwestTechTV หลายเดือนก่อน

      OK, and now a "cannot find that page" prompt appears. Sorry 😕

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @DeeTee79 It's still available for me. I could click to purchase it right now, still.

    • @DeeTee79
      @DeeTee79 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ScuttleProductionslink?

  • @TedTalksGuitars
    @TedTalksGuitars หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for sharing another journey with us. It does not appear that you got what was ordered (or listed). Rock on!

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely not! It's so weird that they keep re-listing this guitar incorrectly, even though that apparently is not what they ship anyone who orders this. I spoke with customer service about this several times, and now they clearly know that their listings are inaccurate, yet they are doing nothing to correct it. It seems nearly like intentional (or at least known) deception. They probably figure that most of their buyers are parents purchasing gifts for their kids, who might not know what to check or look for. It's odd.

    • @TedTalksGuitars
      @TedTalksGuitars หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ScuttleProductions So, they won't let you return it? Or do you like it enough to keep it. Man, I had some weird dealings with them about two Leo Jamyz guitars (don't get me started on that). Something was definitely shady about that deal. Its well documented on my channel.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TedTalksGuitars I'll take a look! They did immediately offer a return, and I should have exchanged it for the bundle without the amp, but they also offered a small partial refund, which I think would save them money on shipping in both directions, and then having a pre-owned item to sell. They offered 15% and then tried to settle for 10%, so I ended up getting $29 back, which covers most of the increased cost of the amp. Luckily I got the original $200 deal for $190 (biz price), so I was OK with that.
      I'm curious about your story. I'll check it out. They seem to be a general fulfillment company, that manages some Amazon inventory for Fender.

  • @danrunnoft6642
    @danrunnoft6642 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I would return it. It is not as described. The description says it has a 2 point tremolo, which it obviously doesn't.

    • @SouthwestTechTV
      @SouthwestTechTV หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The two point trem is so nice, too, and so are the split tuners. I have those on a Strat and even though I bought upgraded tuners for it, they're too nice to take off.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      They just issued a partial refund, so it make it worth it. I would have returned it if it wasn't so playable.

    • @dezionlion
      @dezionlion หลายเดือนก่อน

      6 point terms sound better

    • @dezionlion
      @dezionlion หลายเดือนก่อน

      6 point terms sound better

    • @dezionlion
      @dezionlion หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fucking TREMS!

  • @Great-Documentaries
    @Great-Documentaries หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    With the teenie pre-CBS headstock and the 6 point trem and a matte finish, that is certainly a debut but in a new color. The Affinity's have a large headstock and a two-point trem. Squier has only done a matte finish on two guitars this century. The debuts and the Vintage 40th anniversary models of 2022. I'd return it. And I'd only buy this guitar if it were $119 like the other debuts, but then I hate surf green as much as I do black and sunburst.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed. In the video I go over this info, too. Thanks for stopping by.

    • @HappyHermitt
      @HappyHermitt หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think newer Affinitys have smaller headstocks.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HappyHermitt some do, I think. But, this is confirmed to be a Debut. It just went up in price and the listing hasn't been corrected yet, even though many have contacted them about it.

  • @GrandpaOnATunedScooter
    @GrandpaOnATunedScooter หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had a ultraviolet debut but the bridge wasnt lined up or the neck was twisted. The low E i had to bend up to get any notes after the twelth fret. The strings are shocking. The fretboard looks like paint. The pickguard is a scratch magnet, the pickups very tinny, I sent it back. Its no CV.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh wow, that's very different from this one. This one feels pretty good. If I had got it for the Debut price I'd be especially happy. Was yours a Sonic? I haven't seen a Debut in purple (ish), but I've been looking for a purple guitar... I actually have a video coming out in the next couple of weeks about that.

  • @birdman316
    @birdman316 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    id pay 50bux extra for the surf green "color option" but not for the amp hahaha!!
    great review by the way!

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I really appreciate it! I kind of want the blue... GAS!

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      And yeah, for real. The amp is not worth $50 by any means. The little rechargeable amps that are coming in starter packs now are way better. They're much more fun and sound pretty decent.

  • @paulschauerman2052
    @paulschauerman2052 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video. Amazon UK are listing two Sonic Strats in limited colours: hardtail in a blue colour and HSS with trem in ultraviolet. No change on the Debut's on offer.

    • @SouthwestTechTV
      @SouthwestTechTV หลายเดือนก่อน

      OOoh and how about the Debut Telecaster? We still really want it in the States. I'd love one. We should order and trade :) I can still get the blue and green Debuts as of right now.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I almost ordered the Sonic HT strat. It looks good and I like a good HT.

  • @kyles9320
    @kyles9320 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Had to do the Blink riff on the surf green strat 😂

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Always. It's All the Small Things that keep me going. Since the First Date I ordered this Strat, I knew I'd have to play a little Blink on it.

  • @jasonalmgren3050
    @jasonalmgren3050 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think you got a sonic series strat. They're basically the same as the debut guitars. The amp and gig bag were probably thrown together with the guitar by the seller. Anytime Fender does a bundle like this, they put it all in a fender box with branded amp, gig bag, accessories, etc. I have a red debut and it's a great $120 guitar. I was actually just playing it. I think the sonic series guitars are just like the debut guitars just with more options for colors, pickup layouts, etc.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think you're right that the specs are pretty close (or maybe just about the same -- except for the gloss finish vs. matte).

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching, by the way. If you see the full video, there was a bit of info discovered.

  • @peterschaefer1665
    @peterschaefer1665 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Where does the Debut sit in the hyrarchy of fender guitars?

    • @ryanryan8
      @ryanryan8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It tends to be the lowest priced Squier, but is very close to the next highest, the Sonic.

  • @edgypoodles
    @edgypoodles หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    FSR is “Fender Special Run”.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good point. I knew that, but couldn't remember the term at the time. Thank you and thanks for watching.

    • @mordokch
      @mordokch หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I asked the Fender rep about that and he said it's 'Factory Special Run' - so it's quite possible even Fender doesn't really know lol

    • @edgypoodles
      @edgypoodles หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mordokch That’s a good point lol.

  • @Bearthalamass
    @Bearthalamass หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like the color. Reminds of glow in the dark green from the 70s.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This should totally glow in the dark. That would be amazing.

  • @jameswilliams8252
    @jameswilliams8252 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It’s a sonic

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching. It isn't, though. Did you watch the full video? I found very small text on the box that says it's a Debut.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Very, very similar, though! Good eye.

  • @bluwng
    @bluwng หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How much does it weigh and how is the neck profile.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      The neck is a nice and pretty thin and narrow modern C. I didn't measure it. It's pretty light, around 6 to 6.5 lbs I'd guess.

    • @bluwng
      @bluwng หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @ thanks. That is a perfect answer I like light guitars and relatively thinner necks all the reviews on the Debut say they have a chunky neck and are a bit heavy 7.5lbs+. Hope they are all similar I’m liking those specs.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bluwng The black and burst are on Black Friday special right now for even less than usual. I am tempted to order one.

  • @AT-27182
    @AT-27182 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you live in the UK? (Your accent would indicate "no".) I ask because the box lists Fender Musical Instruments Europe Ltd in the UK (East Grinstead, which is just outside London) as the business address. It looks like this guitar was originally intended to be sold in the UK market or maybe the EU market. If you are in the USA, then it is interesting that it found its way to you.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where? I didn't notice that and now I'm super curious. I'll have to look closer tomorrow. I stashed this one in the studio. Thanks for sharing this info.
      I have more info coming soon in a separate video, but different from what you mentioned. Yes, I'm in the US by the way.

    • @AT-27182
      @AT-27182 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      As you are unboxing the guitar and taking the inner box out of the outer box, one can see on the thin long sides (both of them) the address of Fender Europe in the UK. A good example of this can be seen at 1m18s in this video. Around this time, there are several moments where one can clearly see the address that seems to indicate that this product was meant for a UK or European market.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AT-27182 I checked and found the same thing on the few other Fender shipping boxes I have. I never noticed this before.

    • @AT-27182
      @AT-27182 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ScuttleProductions
      That's odd. I wonder why you are receiving guitars in the USA that appear to have been packaged for the UK or EU market. Who knows ? 🤷‍♀

  • @danrunnoft6642
    @danrunnoft6642 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Looks like it's now available without the amp for $149.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely! And that's what I wanted to buy, but that listing was sold out when I tried to purchase it, and only showed as in stock after the guitar had arrived.

  • @jharvey433
    @jharvey433 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thats a temu with squier stamped on it

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hahaha! It feels pretty good. It's just too different from the listing. I have a guitar from Temu. Two actually. Spoiler, I sent one back and kept one. I'll let you guess which is which in the upcoming videos.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not the next one I'll publish, but probably one will be after that, then the other soon to follow. I have quite a few shot and in editing.

  • @13coyote13
    @13coyote13 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There is no picture of an Affinity, all Affinity's have the name at the top of the head stock, the tuners in the picture are not the split tuners which only come as the Vintage design.

    • @ryanryan8
      @ryanryan8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This isn't correct. I have an Affinity without the word Affinity on the headstock.

    • @RobBluth
      @RobBluth 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes it is. No they don't all have the name on the headstock.

    • @ryanryan8
      @ryanryan8 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @RobBluth exactly. I think they dropped the Affinity branding a while ago. Now they have the nice gloss finish and the sealed split post tuners. I have several sets.

  • @Shysleeves
    @Shysleeves หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would gut the amp and use it as decor lol

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It looks better than it plays for sure. Maybe I finally found something to put my metal skull knobs onto.

  • @juanvelez-mr4gi
    @juanvelez-mr4gi หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's the bulletstrat. I have one...

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's a Debut, but very similar to the Bullet. Did you watch the whole video?
      What color and configuration do you have?

  • @WesleyWattley-xy4fg
    @WesleyWattley-xy4fg หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    💭 though

  • @angrynorway
    @angrynorway หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Could be seafoam green. Very cool guitar!

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is! I want to say that I don't like it, because it's not what was pictured, but it's pretty solid.

  • @loki3292
    @loki3292 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So... quick trip to guitar fetish for tuners, pickups, bridge, and pots... slap a snarky bumper sticker on the front, and play it till the neck falls off? or file a claim with Amazon, see if they don't just give you a refund and let you keep it? I mean, if they want it back, whatever, right?

    • @SouthwestTechTV
      @SouthwestTechTV หลายเดือนก่อน

      I like the bumper sticker idea.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely. I'll at least replace the tuners, but likely the saddles as well. I'll leave the stock pickups in it, because I like having a cheapo hanging around. I pretty much mod everything, so I should keep some things closer to stock. I like how you think.

  • @AlexHollins-hv4uy
    @AlexHollins-hv4uy หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The amp and gig bag are virtually worthless.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, pretty much. I was hauling out the boxes today and realized I had dropped the amp back inside the big shipping box and I didn't miss it. Now it's just setting in the studio, off in the corner. The gig bag is usable, but more like around the house or for storage. It's OK, but not great.

  • @squirrel-1969
    @squirrel-1969 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yeah it's a Debut series. The absolute cheapest entry level Strat.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It sure is, but the listing didn't indicate that (as discussed in the video). I wonder if they don't even realize what they're selling. Based on my chats with customer service, that seems to be the case.

    • @philwood9760
      @philwood9760 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a debut. They are $99 on Amazon right now. It's a decent guitar. Invest in a decent amp like a Boss Katana 2 or equivalent.

  • @WindRider1
    @WindRider1 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Send it back. You didn’t get what you ordered.

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I ended up keeping it and they gave me some cash back.

    • @Def_not_j
      @Def_not_j หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ScuttleProductionsif you don’t mind me asking, how much cash/compensation did they provide for you? I’m sort of in the same situation lol and want to get some sort of compensation for getting sent the wrong thing, though I may keep the guitar….

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Def_not_j Sure! I don't mind at all. They offered a 10-15% refund. That seems to be their go-to based on what another customer has said.
      How was yours? Any quality issues? Which one did you order?
      Thanks for watching.

    • @Def_not_j
      @Def_not_j หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ScuttleProductions Yeah I’m basically in the EXACT same boat as you and saw your video too late until I already had bought the item😭. It’s the exact same color and make as yours. I don’t mind it, I actually want to keep the guitar, but also bummed I didn’t get what I ordered and was wanting at least a partial refund for it lol

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Def_not_j I hope it works out well for you. Mine has some fret sprout now, which is starting to show up because the room is so dry. That's not on them, though. It wasn't like that when I received it. I need to get the moisture level back under control.
      Let me know how it works out.

  • @theguvnor7272
    @theguvnor7272 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why are you sitting in your shower doing a guitar review mate ? 😆😆😆

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You wish I was. Haha, kidding. It's not a shower. It's a concrete building, but I see how it might resemble one.

    • @theguvnor7272
      @theguvnor7272 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      God bless you mate…just having a giggle

    • @ScuttleProductions
      @ScuttleProductions  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@theguvnor7272 me too :) Thank you for watching. I've got several more videos coming soon.