Cool I love Squires I think they're great guitars. People turn their nose up at them when you call them a Stratocaster they are a Stratocaster. If they're set up right play everybody's good is any fender. I have a Squier standard that I bought back about 2004 that has a compound radius neck which I absolutely love is black with a chrome Picard HSS and the headstock is painted black and gorgeous silver logos. Has has alnico pickups. They were Unlimited Edition
A very nice instrument, Ben. Looks and sounds great. I was really impressed by the build quality of the Affinity bass I got a wee while back - crazy good for the price point. You're getting quite the collection of guitars there, Sir!
Sounds great Ben! The only thing I would want different would be the headstock. But that is purely cosmetic. I much prefer the 60s headstock, and a non-glossy headstock.
Nice guitars for sure. I personally do not care for the different size and shape of the large headstocks or laurel so most of what I have was purchased used. The cool thing is there seems to be a ton of mint preowned guitars available with rosewood boards and small headstocks most especially Squiers that end up in the back of a closet until they get sold at a yard sale or donated. Cheers!✌
@@benpowersguitar Thanks for your reply Ben. How does it feel to play? I guess compared to a classic vibe, the 2 point trem, hotter pickups, better tuners and lighter weight by means of the thinner body all make it better to play. How does it compare in terms of feel to a classic vibe, player i or ii, american pro ii, or even an ultra or ultra ii? In what ways is it better than the bullet/sonic? Were there any dead spots in the neck? What about the fret ends/ was there any fret sprout? Is it better than the affinities of yester-year?
@@SiddharthKarunakaran A lot of it depends on what you like. I don't mind vintage appointments. The pickups & electronics are the weakest link when compared to nicer guitars. Then the nut, tuners, trem, body, fret work and neck, in that order. I have all ranges of strats, Sonic to American Vintage II. As for how they play, it very much depends on what you like. The neck is plenty smooth and the action can be nice and low, I think they play pretty good. For quality of woods, finishes and a little better parts, yeah the nicer guitars are going to win out. They will last longer under the same conditions. We are not all touring and beating guitars up. Doesn't need to be American Ultra for most of us. I have a couple Squiers with upgraded pups and electronics. Love them. I also love my $2000+ strats. Can get fret sprout, a missed high fret or loose knob at any price level. My Squiers have all been very solid. Though I prefer a little more expensive Player II to be honest.
Cool I love Squires I think they're great guitars. People turn their nose up at them when you call them a Stratocaster they are a Stratocaster. If they're set up right play everybody's good is any fender. I have a Squier standard that I bought back about 2004 that has a compound radius neck which I absolutely love is black with a chrome Picard HSS and the headstock is painted black and gorgeous silver logos. Has has alnico pickups. They were Unlimited Edition
A very nice instrument, Ben. Looks and sounds great. I was really impressed by the build quality of the Affinity bass I got a wee while back - crazy good for the price point. You're getting quite the collection of guitars there, Sir!
Thanks man. Yeah, I am there with you on the build quality. Yeah, might have to start selling some off again. You know how it goes.
Well I don't play guitar... but you so kept me hooked listening... you sure are knowledgeable ✌️🌹
Thanks Therese. Nice to see you on here again. I hope you are doing well.
Those guitars are solid for the money. Nice job Ben!
Thanks buddy!
Love everything about that guitar, except the 9.5" radius. Otherwise, comfy to play, and damned good looking. Great review dude
Can't wait to get the black plastics and PV '73 pups in there.
The affinity and classic vibe models have had better fit and finish than the past player series that I’ve had. A good bang for the buck.
Mine are nice, but not as nice as my Player or Player II. However, some are really close. So it's easy to see happening here and there.
Sounds great Ben! The only thing I would want different would be the headstock. But that is purely cosmetic. I much prefer the 60s headstock, and a non-glossy headstock.
Me too, but I am learning to live with the biggies.
@@benpowersguitar I'm not sure I could lol
Great review thanks
more support to you
Thanks you so much.♥
Nice guitars for sure. I personally do not care for the different size and shape of the large headstocks or laurel so most of what I have was purchased used. The cool thing is there seems to be a ton of mint preowned guitars available with rosewood boards and small headstocks most especially Squiers that end up in the back of a closet until they get sold at a yard sale or donated. Cheers!✌
Absolutely a great way to get a rosewood board and small headstock. Both are also my preference.
How high is the action at the 12th fret? Do you find these difficult or easy to play? I am looking at getting one of the black ones.
It's 1.4mm treble & 2mm bass. These are extremely easy to play.
@@benpowersguitar Thanks for your reply Ben. How does it feel to play? I guess compared to a classic vibe, the 2 point trem, hotter pickups, better tuners and lighter weight by means of the thinner body all make it better to play. How does it compare in terms of feel to a classic vibe, player i or ii, american pro ii, or even an ultra or ultra ii? In what ways is it better than the bullet/sonic? Were there any dead spots in the neck? What about the fret ends/ was there any fret sprout? Is it better than the affinities of yester-year?
@@SiddharthKarunakaran A lot of it depends on what you like. I don't mind vintage appointments. The pickups & electronics are the weakest link when compared to nicer guitars. Then the nut, tuners, trem, body, fret work and neck, in that order. I have all ranges of strats, Sonic to American Vintage II. As for how they play, it very much depends on what you like. The neck is plenty smooth and the action can be nice and low, I think they play pretty good. For quality of woods, finishes and a little better parts, yeah the nicer guitars are going to win out. They will last longer under the same conditions. We are not all touring and beating guitars up. Doesn't need to be American Ultra for most of us. I have a couple Squiers with upgraded pups and electronics. Love them. I also love my $2000+ strats. Can get fret sprout, a missed high fret or loose knob at any price level. My Squiers have all been very solid. Though I prefer a little more expensive Player II to be honest.