This electric guitar is supplied with a Frontman10G amp, cable, strap and picks and is available in a black finish. A perfect choice for beginners, the Squier Strat Pack has everything you need to begin playing right out of the box. The Stratocaster is ideal for beginning players and provides a comfortable playing feel. It includes a lightweight body, a vintage-style bridge for classic pitch effects and three single-coil pickups for classic Strat tone.
This electric guitar is supplied with a Frontman10G amp, cable, strap and picks and is available in a black finish. A perfect choice for beginners, the Squier Strat Pack has everything you need to begin playing right out of the box. The Stratocaster is ideal for beginning players and provides a comfortable playing feel. It includes a lightweight body, a vintage-style bridge for classic pitch effects and three single-coil pickups for classic Strat tone.
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Prices last updated 9 May 2026.
Fender Standard Stratocaster Maple Fretboard Arctic White
This electric guitar is supplied with a Frontman10G amp, cable, strap and picks and is available in a black finish. A perfect choice for beginners, the Squier Strat Pack has everything you need to begin playing right out of the box. The Stratocaster is ideal for beginning players and provides a comfortable playing feel. It includes a lightweight body, a vintage-style bridge for classic pitch effects and three single-coil pickups for classic Strat tone.
This electric guitar is supplied with a Frontman10G amp, cable, strap and picks and is available in a black finish. A perfect choice for beginners, the Squier Strat Pack has everything you need to begin playing right out of the box. The Stratocaster is ideal for beginning players and provides a comfortable playing feel. It includes a lightweight body, a vintage-style bridge for classic pitch effects and three single-coil pickups for classic Strat tone.
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Fender Standard Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard Arctic White
Delivery $216.95
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This guitar is awesome, although I have seen vast inconsistencies between individual fender guitars. So my suggestion is to see a picture of the actual guitar you are buying. Most maple necks are the rock maple but mine has so many grains in it it looks like Birdseye. Also my sunburst was one of best looking I have ever seen on a strat. I immediately changed the pick guard from white to tortoise shell and changed the blank neck plate with the "f" fender neck plate. I swapped the tremolo springs from the standard 3 pc set to the 5 spring. Then I got a vintage noiseless pickup set and changed it out. Lastly I then changed the bridge pickup to a fender 50's bridge pup and changed all the plastic to aged white to round off this baby. Now I must say it is the most ... MoreThis guitar is awesome, although I have seen vast inconsistencies between individual fender guitars. So my suggestion is to see a picture of the actual guitar you are buying. Most maple necks are the rock maple but mine has so many grains in it it looks like Birdseye. Also my sunburst was one of best looking I have ever seen on a strat. I immediately changed the pick guard from white to tortoise shell and changed the blank neck plate with the "f" fender neck plate. I swapped the tremolo springs from the standard 3 pc set to the 5 spring. Then I got a vintage noiseless pickup set and changed it out. Lastly I then changed the bridge pickup to a fender 50's bridge pup and changed all the plastic to aged white to round off this baby. Now I must say it is the most beautiful and best sounding strat of all I have ever seen or played. It really does look like a brand new old guitar. Stock this strat is still nice though. Very responsive, full tone. Now that I have customized this baby is now one of my keeper instruments. I never was a strat guy but buy one and you'll love it.
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This is the best guitar for the price as for reliability is concerned. I have owned other brands guitars in this price range but none were of decent quality resulting in failure of the electronics in very short time. This strat is just fine for me playing thrash metal, classical, and some jazz.The ony modification I made was I adjusted the vintage tremelo so it would float similar to a floyd rose and replaced the bridge pick up with a Seymour Duncan "Hot Rails."My only problem is that the curved radius of the neck makes it harder to do sweeps and I have to rewrite music that requires 24 frets so I can play them.It's funny as I know alot of people with $2000 guitars that can't plau or keep timing for their life. Then they bash me for shredding on a Strat. It's ... MoreThis is the best guitar for the price as for reliability is concerned. I have owned other brands guitars in this price range but none were of decent quality resulting in failure of the electronics in very short time. This strat is just fine for me playing thrash metal, classical, and some jazz.The ony modification I made was I adjusted the vintage tremelo so it would float similar to a floyd rose and replaced the bridge pick up with a Seymour Duncan "Hot Rails."My only problem is that the curved radius of the neck makes it harder to do sweeps and I have to rewrite music that requires 24 frets so I can play them.It's funny as I know alot of people with $2000 guitars that can't plau or keep timing for their life. Then they bash me for shredding on a Strat. It's not the guitar it's the player. As long as you have a reliable guitar no matter what the price you are good to go and this Strat delivers.
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My greatest surprise with this guitar was I actually really liked the stock ceramic pickups. People harp on the made in Mexico label but from my experience with guitars - the country of origin is simply just that. Each brand/manufacturers factory's regardless of location on the map have some hiccups and each factory has the ability to produce quality instruments, and I classify this MIM strat as a quality instrument. We buy TV's and electronics from Asia, drive vehicles with imported parts and people fuss about a guitar made out of a factory a couple hours south of its American counterpart that uses the same materials.You can use these strats stock for stage work, home use, recording, etc. The stock pickups 60 cycle hum are quiet, no excess grounding noise or buzz ... MoreMy greatest surprise with this guitar was I actually really liked the stock ceramic pickups. People harp on the made in Mexico label but from my experience with guitars - the country of origin is simply just that. Each brand/manufacturers factory's regardless of location on the map have some hiccups and each factory has the ability to produce quality instruments, and I classify this MIM strat as a quality instrument. We buy TV's and electronics from Asia, drive vehicles with imported parts and people fuss about a guitar made out of a factory a couple hours south of its American counterpart that uses the same materials.You can use these strats stock for stage work, home use, recording, etc. The stock pickups 60 cycle hum are quiet, no excess grounding noise or buzz which is a major thumbs up in my book. The action out of the box was very nice, the finish was well done and the neck was smooth with no sharp fret ends.Tone is like taste, everyone has their preference and for my ear, played stock this Strat is worth its value. Customizing or adding your particular specs, wiring, pickups, etc is for the individual player just like how people fix up their cars unique to their liking- but bare bones, as an out of the box instrument I'm impressed with this strat and would recommend them to anyone wanting a great sounding instrument that is beautifully finished and is plug and play ready.
Fender Standard Stratocaster with Maple Fretboard Arctic White
Delivery $216.95
This guitar is awesome, although I have seen vast inconsistencies between individual fender guitars. So my suggestion is to see a picture of the actual guitar you are buying. Most maple necks are the rock maple but mine has so many grains in it it looks like Birdseye. Also my sunburst was one of best looking I have ever seen on a strat. I immediately changed the pick guard from white to tortoise shell and changed the blank neck plate with the "f" fender neck plate. I swapped the tremolo springs from the standard 3 pc set to the 5 spring. Then I got a vintage noiseless pickup set and changed it out. Lastly I then changed the bridge pickup to a fender 50's bridge pup and changed all the plastic to aged white to round off this baby. Now I must say it is the most ... MoreThis guitar is awesome, although I have seen vast inconsistencies between individual fender guitars. So my suggestion is to see a picture of the actual guitar you are buying. Most maple necks are the rock maple but mine has so many grains in it it looks like Birdseye. Also my sunburst was one of best looking I have ever seen on a strat. I immediately changed the pick guard from white to tortoise shell and changed the blank neck plate with the "f" fender neck plate. I swapped the tremolo springs from the standard 3 pc set to the 5 spring. Then I got a vintage noiseless pickup set and changed it out. Lastly I then changed the bridge pickup to a fender 50's bridge pup and changed all the plastic to aged white to round off this baby. Now I must say it is the most beautiful and best sounding strat of all I have ever seen or played. It really does look like a brand new old guitar. Stock this strat is still nice though. Very responsive, full tone. Now that I have customized this baby is now one of my keeper instruments. I never was a strat guy but buy one and you'll love it.
This is the best guitar for the price as for reliability is concerned. I have owned other brands guitars in this price range but none were of decent quality resulting in failure of the electronics in very short time. This strat is just fine for me playing thrash metal, classical, and some jazz.The ony modification I made was I adjusted the vintage tremelo so it would float similar to a floyd rose and replaced the bridge pick up with a Seymour Duncan "Hot Rails."My only problem is that the curved radius of the neck makes it harder to do sweeps and I have to rewrite music that requires 24 frets so I can play them.It's funny as I know alot of people with $2000 guitars that can't plau or keep timing for their life. Then they bash me for shredding on a Strat. It's ... MoreThis is the best guitar for the price as for reliability is concerned. I have owned other brands guitars in this price range but none were of decent quality resulting in failure of the electronics in very short time. This strat is just fine for me playing thrash metal, classical, and some jazz.The ony modification I made was I adjusted the vintage tremelo so it would float similar to a floyd rose and replaced the bridge pick up with a Seymour Duncan "Hot Rails."My only problem is that the curved radius of the neck makes it harder to do sweeps and I have to rewrite music that requires 24 frets so I can play them.It's funny as I know alot of people with $2000 guitars that can't plau or keep timing for their life. Then they bash me for shredding on a Strat. It's not the guitar it's the player. As long as you have a reliable guitar no matter what the price you are good to go and this Strat delivers.
My greatest surprise with this guitar was I actually really liked the stock ceramic pickups. People harp on the made in Mexico label but from my experience with guitars - the country of origin is simply just that. Each brand/manufacturers factory's regardless of location on the map have some hiccups and each factory has the ability to produce quality instruments, and I classify this MIM strat as a quality instrument. We buy TV's and electronics from Asia, drive vehicles with imported parts and people fuss about a guitar made out of a factory a couple hours south of its American counterpart that uses the same materials.You can use these strats stock for stage work, home use, recording, etc. The stock pickups 60 cycle hum are quiet, no excess grounding noise or buzz ... MoreMy greatest surprise with this guitar was I actually really liked the stock ceramic pickups. People harp on the made in Mexico label but from my experience with guitars - the country of origin is simply just that. Each brand/manufacturers factory's regardless of location on the map have some hiccups and each factory has the ability to produce quality instruments, and I classify this MIM strat as a quality instrument. We buy TV's and electronics from Asia, drive vehicles with imported parts and people fuss about a guitar made out of a factory a couple hours south of its American counterpart that uses the same materials.You can use these strats stock for stage work, home use, recording, etc. The stock pickups 60 cycle hum are quiet, no excess grounding noise or buzz which is a major thumbs up in my book. The action out of the box was very nice, the finish was well done and the neck was smooth with no sharp fret ends.Tone is like taste, everyone has their preference and for my ear, played stock this Strat is worth its value. Customizing or adding your particular specs, wiring, pickups, etc is for the individual player just like how people fix up their cars unique to their liking- but bare bones, as an out of the box instrument I'm impressed with this strat and would recommend them to anyone wanting a great sounding instrument that is beautifully finished and is plug and play ready.
I have had many, many Strats, American, Mexican, Korean, Japanese, and I can tell you, with the newest crop that have come out since 2008, that the newest Mexican Strats to come out can compete with American Strats in many areas. Of course, the American Strats are the pinnacle of craftsmanship, but the Mexican models are no slouches. In fact, I recently sold an American Strat and obtained this recent one (2010 model) on the whim of replacing the pickups. Once I plugged it into my Vox AC15 amp and played some chords, was like "No". This was the sound and playability that I was looking for! Honestly, is the best Strat I have ever played and heard, period. I put a set of 11's on it and that was my only upgrade for it. Did not even need a setup. I would suggest to ... MoreI have had many, many Strats, American, Mexican, Korean, Japanese, and I can tell you, with the newest crop that have come out since 2008, that the newest Mexican Strats to come out can compete with American Strats in many areas. Of course, the American Strats are the pinnacle of craftsmanship, but the Mexican models are no slouches. In fact, I recently sold an American Strat and obtained this recent one (2010 model) on the whim of replacing the pickups. Once I plugged it into my Vox AC15 amp and played some chords, was like "No". This was the sound and playability that I was looking for! Honestly, is the best Strat I have ever played and heard, period. I put a set of 11's on it and that was my only upgrade for it. Did not even need a setup. I would suggest to anyone that wants a good guitar, that they go and play a few of them, and the right one will present itself to you.Well, it is a Stratocaster. Like the ones of old. No surprises here. Has the large tremolo block, which makes a big difference in the guitars sound and sustain. Poly finish, tinted neck, makes for a very nice looking guitar.With the small ripple in the finish of my black Strat, can find no other flaws in the guitar. Is not a deal breaker for me. Solidly built guitar, am sure it will withstand many many years of use with no hiccups.Get it! Is a great value for beginners, intermediate or advanced player. Will be a guitar that a beginner will hold on to and actually want to play for a long time!
I've been using Fender Standard Strats for many years now. I'm a professional musician and have been making a living out of guitar playing for the last 30 years and the last 20 years or so I've been using Strats almost exclusively. I've also been repairing and customizing guitars for over 25 years so I do have enough knowledge to back up this review and what I'm about to write.Aside from the now discontinued Highway One series, the Road Worn Series, and a few classic models, the Standard Stratocaster is maybe one of the most traditional feeling Startocasters for under a grand. I prefer these over the American Series any day. The construction is equal to the quality of the American made. The electronics are of quality CTS pots and the selector switch is the same as ... MoreI've been using Fender Standard Strats for many years now. I'm a professional musician and have been making a living out of guitar playing for the last 30 years and the last 20 years or so I've been using Strats almost exclusively. I've also been repairing and customizing guitars for over 25 years so I do have enough knowledge to back up this review and what I'm about to write.Aside from the now discontinued Highway One series, the Road Worn Series, and a few classic models, the Standard Stratocaster is maybe one of the most traditional feeling Startocasters for under a grand. I prefer these over the American Series any day. The construction is equal to the quality of the American made. The electronics are of quality CTS pots and the selector switch is the same as the high end American models. The same can be said about the tuners. The bridge is vintage style which provides a more traditional feel and tone than the bridge used in the American Series. The pickups are decent sounding and usable although upgrading is usually what most players will want to do to personalize their individual tone. Even the American made Strats get pickup upgrades so it's not an issue. Body wood is alder and of good quality with an excellent finish. I prefer the neck on these over the neck used on the American Series because it's slightly thicker and rounder. Medium frets are just perfect.I can't find anything negative to say about these guitars. I've bought about 20 of these and as a repairman, I've had several in my shop for set ups and upgrades and I can truly say, I've never seen a lemon. Sure, like any guitar, it will require a personal set up including anything from action, intonation, neck set up, fret polish, pick up balancing, and many other regular maintenance issues so it is unfair to consider this as being a con. It's just part of owning any guitar.Even if you decide to upgrade anything, for example, adding locking tuners (direct fit by the way), pickups, Strap Locks, and a case, you still end up spending less than a grand. Keep this in mind. My Standard Strats are always upgraded by installing a set of Fender Vintage Noiseless pickups, Fender Deluxe Locking Tuners, Brass Tremolo block, Gator case, and frequent string changing with Ernie Ball 11's. I set my action fairly high (5/64ths at 12th fret), polish frets regularly, and check intonation at every string change. The bridge is blocked (I don't use the trem) and it has 5 springs holding it flat to the body.By the way, the newer models currently built are the best I've seen yet. Definitely a bargain. Built by machines and human beings in Mexico, as opposed to being built by machines and human beings in the United States. Contrary to some ridiculous and ignorant ways of thinking, country of origin does not dictate quality. At least not in the last ten years or so. These Standards have come a long way. How can you make it better? Paint them with nitro cellulose lacquer. That's about it. Try one out.
I have an MIA deluxe (noiseless pups), MIA standard and MIM FSR (ash body, noiseless pups) stratocasters. So my comments have those guitars as reference point.Strats are awesome guitars for the money. If you learn how to use the the pickups selector switch and volume you can get squealing high sounds to muted low sounds to cover a great many musical genres.I've seen the quality of MIMs go UP from the mid 90s to now. The finish on my LPB strat is impecable. The gloss maple neck quality is awesome - as good or very close to being as good as the MIA neck. I love the pickups actually. You will only be able to convince yourself you don't like them if you haven't heard about the pups switch, volume and tone knobs. I think they are awesome! Maybe I just got lucky but ... MoreI have an MIA deluxe (noiseless pups), MIA standard and MIM FSR (ash body, noiseless pups) stratocasters. So my comments have those guitars as reference point.Strats are awesome guitars for the money. If you learn how to use the the pickups selector switch and volume you can get squealing high sounds to muted low sounds to cover a great many musical genres.I've seen the quality of MIMs go UP from the mid 90s to now. The finish on my LPB strat is impecable. The gloss maple neck quality is awesome - as good or very close to being as good as the MIA neck. I love the pickups actually. You will only be able to convince yourself you don't like them if you haven't heard about the pups switch, volume and tone knobs. I think they are awesome! Maybe I just got lucky but the magnets even have chamfered edges like custom shop pups. If this is your only guitar and you are looking for some specific soud then yeah I can see how you may want to change them, otherwise keep em. They have charisma!I think the noiseless pups have a little less character than the ones that come with MIA and MIM standards. In addition you lower the volume knob to about 7 and the noise is gone.The strat body is the most comfortable ever invented. I set mine up with 11s, lock the string at the tuning post and put 5 tremolo springs on it for tuning stability. I keep the bridge floating but don't use tremolo. Sound (even unplugged) is awesome.So yeah I'd recommend today's MIM Standard Strat for beginners, intermediate and pros alike. The quality for the price is outstanding!
First of all, if you played a Mexican strat 10 years ago, you need to grab a new one and check them out. The quality is worlds better today.These are great guitars that play very very well after a decent setup. I think the Mexican Fenders today compare very favorably to anything else at the price point on the market, and they continue to get better over time.After checking out the new one I just received, I have no complaints at all. The fretwork is good, there are no sprouty ends or crazy high frets, although like any new guitar (even up to high price points) it will benefit from a level and crown, and some precision nut work. However, out of the box I measured the neck relief and it was right on. Pickups were set well low of where I like them, but that's a ... MoreFirst of all, if you played a Mexican strat 10 years ago, you need to grab a new one and check them out. The quality is worlds better today.These are great guitars that play very very well after a decent setup. I think the Mexican Fenders today compare very favorably to anything else at the price point on the market, and they continue to get better over time.After checking out the new one I just received, I have no complaints at all. The fretwork is good, there are no sprouty ends or crazy high frets, although like any new guitar (even up to high price points) it will benefit from a level and crown, and some precision nut work. However, out of the box I measured the neck relief and it was right on. Pickups were set well low of where I like them, but that's a simple fix. The saddles were set very high from the factory, but after I got the action dialed in using my action gauge and a magnifying glass for precision, the guitar plays great.I opened the pickguard and was pleased to find quality components throughout - there are no mini-pots or cheesy switches here. The only compromise has been made in the area of the pickups, which are ceramic but actually sound very nice. If you want a guitar at this price point you can't expect Lollars, but the stock pickups are better than I expected.There are some advantages to the MIA Fenders, of course. You get a little more quality in the hardware and pickups, you get a case, a bit nicer finish, etc. But at half the price of an American Standard, this guitar is a home run.
I have 2017 FSR MIM strat. This one is nice and same as mine other than color. Mine is the black Gilmour colors. Just wanted to say these MIM are amazing quality. Many strat owners prefer these. over the USA due to price. These like mine, usually run 499.00 on sales but hit 599.00 up ...Grab one. you'll love be impressed.
Things you should do before buying a Stratocaster: Try a few and decide what kind of neck you like, they have a lot of variants. This version comes with a 9.5 inch radius C shaped neck. If you have been playing a 12 in radius (not as much arc) you will notice this difference right away, your pic may miss the strings a few times. It just takes a little getting used to not a huge deal but something you should decide up front. So to me that is the one thing you need to check out, other than that they are all very similar. Fender puts their name on it and fit and finish wise it is a Fender and is very nice. This guitar has just the features you need no bells and whistles.If you are rich or just want the very best get a US made Strat with the better tremolo, nut, and ... MoreThings you should do before buying a Stratocaster: Try a few and decide what kind of neck you like, they have a lot of variants. This version comes with a 9.5 inch radius C shaped neck. If you have been playing a 12 in radius (not as much arc) you will notice this difference right away, your pic may miss the strings a few times. It just takes a little getting used to not a huge deal but something you should decide up front. So to me that is the one thing you need to check out, other than that they are all very similar. Fender puts their name on it and fit and finish wise it is a Fender and is very nice. This guitar has just the features you need no bells and whistles.If you are rich or just want the very best get a US made Strat with the better tremolo, nut, and string tree, and the premium models have upgraded tuners, pickups, and a few extras like a gig bag, case or strap locks. If for you those upgrades are worth two to four times the price. For most of us this is all the Strat we will ever need and it's a great guitar the only thing I will be changing on mine for a long time is the strings every now and then! These guitars do have many upgrades available if you like to do that sort of thing. If you really want all the bells and whistles maybe you should go for the US Strat up front. To me this is just the right model at the right price point.This is a well made guitar. The workmanship is very good, no defects, no bad frets. Fender puts their name on it and it is good. I could not find any problems with the guitar, the fretboard is well made the finish is perfect. It will require basic setup. Fender has a good manual on their website with instructions on how to setup the Strat.
Don't doubt mexican strats!The guitar looks amazing. perfect gloss fingerboard, white finish with offwhite pickguard, decent stock electronics (i upgraded the guts). Low action, great plability, good strat toneThis guitar is my pride and joy. I've absolutely perfected it. I replaced the pickups and electronics with better parts, shielded the cavities, upgraded the tuners and string trees, blocked the tremolo, and more. Its the best electric guitar i own right now.Oh by the way - it came perfectly set up and in tune, something i wasnt expecting from a mexican made strat!
