No matter what the price is, if it has two pickups and a selector switch, it should work. The volume and tone should work. Both pickups should work. I have a Squier Affinity Tele, and it works great. Hopefully it's a simple wiring issue on this guitar only. Starcasters have been around for a long time. I hope the Squier version lives up to it's price.
I completely agree, but being that I've already removed all of the electronics, it wasn't a big deal to me since I already got a deal on it. Had I not planned to mod the guitar, I absolutely would have returned it. Haven't heard any other people having the same issue with this guitar. Thanks for watching!
I just purchased the TD blink neck from Luke. Hopefully it ships this week. Cant wait to see yours and hopefully get some tips on assembling my own once it arrives!
2:20 I played a Hagstrom Viking (like an ES-335) for 25 years, and I “retired” it last year. What I like about this guitar at first glance compared to a “traditional” semi hollow is the Fender scale length, master volume and tone, volume located near the bridge, and a slightly smaller more comfortably shaped body. This guitar would be a contender for a replacement. I have been playing a Strat style guitar since and while there is much to appreciate about it, I miss the midrange and thump of the semi hollow for recording, and also the ability to noodle/practice/compose without plugging in.
7:21 yeah that guitar has some ghosts in the wiring. I wonder what a correctly functioning unit sounds like. I had seen this guitar for sale before but I didn’t study the specs and this is the first review I have seen. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and share your experience!
Nice! Its a very comfortable guitar to play, and its definitely a little smaller than a 335-style guitar. The headstock isn't a bad shape, its just not the traditional Fender shape I'm used to. Overall, I'd recommend this guitar, and Squier even has "higher end" models like the Classic Vibe and the Contemporary. Fender also made a reissue of the Starcaster a few years back, and they can be found used at a decent price. Thanks for watching!
I didn't weigh the guitar, but I can tell you that it was definitely lighter than a 335...probably somewhere in between a 335 and a Strat. Thanks for watching!
@@whaleshark2625 Yes I did! Check out our Instagram for more content, I posted updates about this guitar over there. Thanks for watching! instagram.com/berscakcustomguitars
another guy that modded this on YT with a stratocaster neck said the intonation was abosolutely fine at 25.5 scale length. I would be curious to hear your further comments on this considering your assertions to the contrary in your video? thanks!
Regardless of the guitar, if you add a shorter neck it will change the scale length slightly, and therefore could affect the intonation. Depending on the guitar, you may run out of adjustability in the saddles. It is very possible that a Strat neck is minimally shorter and may not affect the intonation or playability of this guitar, but it is possible, which is my point. Your mileage may vary. To avoid this issue, I've purchased a 22 fret non-overhang direct replacement neck for this guitar, which will be featured in future content. Thanks for watching!
I would categorize them as too fizzy, but I guess its a matter of opinion. Not bad for a beginner guitar or a mod platform though. Thanks for watching!
The amp I was playing this through was my Mesa Single Rectifier Rectoverb 50 Series 2 combo with a Mesa/Celestion Black Shadow MC90 speaker mic'ed with an SM57. Thanks for watching!
I'm not exactly sure what you mean by HB...if you mean Harley Benton, I don't own any of those. Please clarify which guitar you're talking about and I'll see about making a video for it. Thanks for watching!
No obsession...like I stated in the video, the neck pickup was not wired in correctly and was non-functional in this guitar. That being said, I do tend to prefer single pickup guitars anyway. Thanks for watching!
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You're probably right, but I got this guitar to mod it (I basically just wanted the body), so I wanted to get the least expensive model. Thanks for watching!
No matter what the price is, if it has two pickups and a selector switch, it should work. The volume and tone should work. Both pickups should work. I have a Squier Affinity Tele, and it works great. Hopefully it's a simple wiring issue on this guitar only. Starcasters have been around for a long time. I hope the Squier version lives up to it's price.
I completely agree, but being that I've already removed all of the electronics, it wasn't a big deal to me since I already got a deal on it. Had I not planned to mod the guitar, I absolutely would have returned it. Haven't heard any other people having the same issue with this guitar. Thanks for watching!
I just purchased the TD blink neck from Luke. Hopefully it ships this week. Cant wait to see yours and hopefully get some tips on assembling my own once it arrives!
Nice! I also got that neck from Luke in the 1st run he did...the quality of the neck blew me away. Updates coming soon, thanks for watching!
does this "Seymour Duncan SH-5 Duncan Custom Humbucker Pickup" works?
2:20 I played a Hagstrom Viking (like an ES-335) for 25 years, and I “retired” it last year. What I like about this guitar at first glance compared to a “traditional” semi hollow is the Fender scale length, master volume and tone, volume located near the bridge, and a slightly smaller more comfortably shaped body. This guitar would be a contender for a replacement. I have been playing a Strat style guitar since and while there is much to appreciate about it, I miss the midrange and thump of the semi hollow for recording, and also the ability to noodle/practice/compose without plugging in.
3:11 Ok I like the headstock
7:21 yeah that guitar has some ghosts in the wiring. I wonder what a correctly functioning unit sounds like. I had seen this guitar for sale before but I didn’t study the specs and this is the first review I have seen. Thanks for taking the time to make this video and share your experience!
8:17 good video, nice channel, new subscriber 👍
Nice! Its a very comfortable guitar to play, and its definitely a little smaller than a 335-style guitar. The headstock isn't a bad shape, its just not the traditional Fender shape I'm used to. Overall, I'd recommend this guitar, and Squier even has "higher end" models like the Classic Vibe and the Contemporary. Fender also made a reissue of the Starcaster a few years back, and they can be found used at a decent price. Thanks for watching!
I was going to buy one at some point. Thanks for looking into this model!
Glad I could help!
I bought a used Candy Apple Red Squire Affinity Starcaster & absolutely love it…I paid $225 + tax…
Nice, sounds like a good deal. Thanks for watching!
What was the weight? Great review 🤘🏻
I didn't weigh the guitar, but I can tell you that it was definitely lighter than a 335...probably somewhere in between a 335 and a Strat. Thanks for watching!
Did you end up modifying it?
@@whaleshark2625 Yes I did! Check out our Instagram for more content, I posted updates about this guitar over there. Thanks for watching! instagram.com/berscakcustomguitars
@@BerscakCustomGuitars awesome! Looks so good with the new pickup. Was it hard to install given the lack of pickguard access?
another guy that modded this on YT with a stratocaster neck said the intonation was abosolutely fine at 25.5 scale length. I would be curious to hear your further comments on this considering your assertions to the contrary in your video? thanks!
Regardless of the guitar, if you add a shorter neck it will change the scale length slightly, and therefore could affect the intonation. Depending on the guitar, you may run out of adjustability in the saddles. It is very possible that a Strat neck is minimally shorter and may not affect the intonation or playability of this guitar, but it is possible, which is my point. Your mileage may vary. To avoid this issue, I've purchased a 22 fret non-overhang direct replacement neck for this guitar, which will be featured in future content. Thanks for watching!
I have an Affinity, just like this one, intonation is perfect on mine.
I have an Affinity, just like this one, intonation is perfect on mine.
Did you ever get another neck for it?
Yup! I got the Starcaster neck from Luke Fletcher...the roasted maple one with the smiley inlays. Check me out on IG and stay tuned for updates!
in another review viseo they say that the pick ups are too muddy. Isn’it?
I would categorize them as too fizzy, but I guess its a matter of opinion. Not bad for a beginner guitar or a mod platform though. Thanks for watching!
I like the headstock!,😊
Its not bad, I will say that I like them better on Bilt guitars over Fenders. Thanks for watching!
What amp is that?
The amp I was playing this through was my Mesa Single Rectifier Rectoverb 50 Series 2 combo with a Mesa/Celestion Black Shadow MC90 speaker mic'ed with an SM57. Thanks for watching!
Have you reviewed to HB on the wall? Would love to see it
I'm not exactly sure what you mean by HB...if you mean Harley Benton, I don't own any of those. Please clarify which guitar you're talking about and I'll see about making a video for it. Thanks for watching!
I think the clean tone is anything but clean, there are better alternatives in that price range
What is the obsession with the bridge pick-up?
No obsession...like I stated in the video, the neck pickup was not wired in correctly and was non-functional in this guitar. That being said, I do tend to prefer single pickup guitars anyway. Thanks for watching!
oh. Im a Tom Delonge fan too.
Nice! Thanks for watching!
Something is evident you are fan of Tom Delonge
Guilty as charged! Tom inspired me to start playing guitar when I was 15, circa 2002. Thanks for watching!
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if you bought the Classic Vibe model, you would be much happier !Better pickups , neck and finish !!
You're probably right, but I got this guitar to mod it (I basically just wanted the body), so I wanted to get the least expensive model. Thanks for watching!
i feel your pain with this head:D i Like this guitar really but damn this head.......
I don't mind the ones that have the painted stripe like the Classic Vibe, but this one's gotta go! Thanks for watching!