I've had mine for a few weeks now and I really like it. It's very comfortable to play. The only shortcoming was the electronics, but that was an easy fix with the alnico v loaded pickguard. I also put a cheap set of locking tuners on it. Very happy with this instrument.
Hey I just seen Landon Bailey did a review on one, he had to do something with a PO Box if that is a common issue maybe it might be worth it to go that route. If you GAS for a lot
Glad you caught it. I didn’t think it was going to be as good as it was. Just got an epihone LP in mail today $30 US more and it’s garbage. This was much more put together
@@SearchingForTone it's true... I didn't believe it myself till some dude in the UK reviewed it ,& posted a link to the UK Amazon maybe you can find it too if you select UK Amazon....I think the tela hard tail with out the bar would be a better beginner guitar, cause on those cheaper lower end guitars the bar isn't very good..
@@SearchingForTone Yeah, that might be possible ,so you can do a video on it when you find it , but it's there.. this Dude reviewed it *This Guitar Puts Fender to Shame - Squier Fender Debut* type this in he has a link to it on the UK AMZN I see it but I can't buy it .
Mine is in sunburst also.Excellent for the price. Only thing I did was put on Ernie Ball slinky 9s. Sounds pretty good through my Fender VibroChamp XD.I like the dull look on the body, reminds me of the early Strats that were finished in nitro.
I’m obviously a Fender guy through and through, if you’ve seen my latest one about the Tease guitar there’s 4 Fenders( and the Squier don’t want to offend the “Fender Police” on here calling it a Fender and saying 5) in the shot. After playing the Tease I wasn’t as impressed as much with the Squier Debut. Still like it cause to me it seems like a part of “Fender made” history
This is very true, I do go back and forth over the idea of the cheaper guitar. Partly because Fender showed up late to the game. But if I were younger me, I’d probably go this route. It’s a shame most are reactionary instead of visionary.
@@SearchingForTone I suppose that’s my issue. The market was always there but over the past 20 years the “cheaper” lines - Squier, epiphanies, just got more and more expensive while fenders and gibsons became all but unaffordable, and those companies were fine with that situation
@@AkaSnugD I guess it’s how you look at it too. Luxury car makers aren’t making affordable cars, just because automation is getting easier and cheaper cars are using their game. Maybe Fender’s answer could’ve been instead of meeting them at their level, taking the existing line of squier keeping the quality and dropping the price a little
@@ckelly5141 I’m seeing that especially with Epiphone. Their budget line is produced in the same factories of other brand that are making ones that rival their $500 models.
i bought the black model. i was expecting a horror show. nope. the opposite. comfortable lightweight no fret sprouts . only issue was bad soldering on output jack. 30 dollar fix .
@@SearchingForTone I actually fixed it myself by stripping the wire and winding it around the post with electrical tape. it worked fine but i thought i better get it fixed properly. i took it to my local guitar shop and they say to each other " he wants to fix something that isnt broken" i should have left but.... i didnt. i wasnt angry about the comment but it was definitly an eye roller. next time if there is one ill do it myself. no harm in jimmyrigging!
I went ahead and ordered one (supposed to be here tomorrow) because it's only $120 and I already have a loaded pickguard with alnico v pickups and a wiring harness with upgraded pots and thick braided wires laying around and a set of locking tuners that are unassigned as of right now, so why not? I kinda have to. I got the 2 tone sunburst one. I'll probably just keep the stock trem because I'm not much of a whammy bar guy anyway, but I'll still leave it floating. I kinda like that it only has one string tree and the slim headstock. Traditionally, the cheaper ones have two trees and the fat 70s headstock, so it gives it a little bit more classic look. I'll probably swap the tree out for a roller tree. I've heard good things about these, I have to imagine Fender's profit margins are extremely low, but it's a good way to take back some business from the cheap copycats. I mean, who's gonna pay $90 for a Glarry now when they can get a real Strat for $30 more? This will be Strat #6 in my current lineup. I also have a Fojill mahogany light relic Strat, two Squier Affinity Strats, a DIY kit built Strat and a 2007 MIM Fender Standard Strat, all of which I heavily modded or restored.
That awesome dude. Let me know how the upgrades go. I think I want to keep it stock just to see it over the years, I have 4 others myself. One I modded(the black one I use in videos). I’m not much of “tremolo” user either but I just like the floating bridge for some reason🤙
@@SearchingForTone I've never kept any guitar 100% stock. I'm a mod guy. When I see a guitar, my first thoughts are "what can I do to make this guitar uniquely mine." The mod job I'm most proud of is my Bullet Mustang-90. Nothing like P90s in a short scale guitar.
@christopheraaron8299 nice. Ever do anything with body shape? I don’t know if you’ve seen my short about the Epiphone I just reviewed. But I took an angle grinder to it. But I’m actually digging sanding it down right now, added some bevels going to stain it soon.
@@Geohillierneo sorry for not representing. I do value the UK audience….so much so I tired to order the debut telecaster that is only available to you lucky blokes. To get it here with shipping and taxes would be $294 US and wouldn’t be here till 9/13
I like the look of it. Nice finish. Narrow doesn't suck (and has benefits). But the intro to the video shows that it doesn't stay in tune. Pickups are better than expected fo' sho'.
That wasn’t too bad for dive bombing a tremolo all the way to pick guard I wouldn’t expect most fenders to handle that 🤣. But it was also the stock strings so they’ve bent in that position for so long over the saddles that I’m sure when I snap them off there going to look like hockey sticks on the end.
Vibrato are a system and two things are required for a non locking system. First proper setup to your playing style and second adapt your playing to the setup. Example if you dive a lot then setup the guitar for dive, if you deep a deep bend it will go out of tune but you just dive and you are all set. For a player that doesn’t dive often it won’t work that is why 1 and 2 matter. The bridge itself isn’t rocket science it’s just a plate of metal that pivots on a fulcrum. If you think there is a magical plate of metal pivoting on a magic fulcrum you will be disappointed. Basic physics vs superstition and speculation goes a long way.
I was doing it to illustrate that some when you dive bomb are completely out of tune. This you could at least get away with finishing you song. But certainly not a set 😀
@@SearchingForTone Why is that? Are you only referring to their new stuff? Was thinking of getting an old Korean made one used off Shop Goodwill for cheap! \m/
Their Chinese made recent models have poor reviews, and I’m about to release one Friday that further supports that. I think as you go up in the range the quality gets better
@@SearchingForTone Interesting. I saw another RUclipsr a week or two ago posted a comparison between the old Korean LP Special II model vs the new Chinese version, he said the Koreans were better quality... \m/
I just seen Landon Bailey did a review he did some work around with a PO Box in the U.S. if it’s a common issue and you purchase enough that maybe something to look into.
My nephew just bought his first “next step” guitar I was so proud, he got a Schecter it’s amazing. I was leaning ESP for a style guitar like those but my lord Schecter🤌🏻
@@SearchingForTone yeah I've have a schecter demon, schecter Damien platinum six, and a schecter avenger signature sinister Gates. And those three guitars beat anything fender can put out.
@@SearchingForTone they weren't that cheap in my affordability range but they are well worth what they go for.its about five hundred dollars for a schecter demon,800$ for a platinum six Damien and 900$ for the low end schecter avenger signature sinister Gates. But once you get one you'll probably sell all your fender and Gibson guitars
As someone who owns both Fender and Squier guitars, the distinction isn't that relevant. My 2 Affinity Strats are nearly as good as my MIM Fender Standard with all the mods and upgrades I did.
@@christopheraaron8299 as someone who’s been playing for almost 40 years and has had several Fenders and Squiers (USA, MIM, and MIJ ones) in that time, I can attest that the difference between the two brands IS very relevant. In your own words, after modification your Squier is “nearly” as good as Fender. But that’s not the issue here. It’s not how “good” one is compared to the other, it’s a simple matter of using the correct brand name for the guitar.
@@christopheraaron8299 it is a testament to the quality of the CNC machines now a days. I remember when production lines were garbage and every once in a while there was a “good year” where everyone went crazy over a factory line made model.
I've had mine for a few weeks now and I really like it. It's very comfortable to play. The only shortcoming was the electronics, but that was an easy fix with the alnico v loaded pickguard. I also put a cheap set of locking tuners on it. Very happy with this instrument.
Did the pickups go into it without any modifications.?
Like all half decent budget guitars, not available in Canada.
That blows, it’s like hey same continent here. Can you try to log into US Amazon and order?
Hey I just seen Landon Bailey did a review on one, he had to do something with a PO Box if that is a common issue maybe it might be worth it to go that route. If you GAS for a lot
Thanks for the review. I ordered the red, arrives in a few days.
Nice😎🤙 The red is nice I just did a review of the Debut Telecaster not available in the U.S. it is red and looks great.
I do like that matte fiinish,,,enjoyed the video mate cheers
Glad you caught it. I didn’t think it was going to be as good as it was. Just got an epihone LP in mail today $30 US more and it’s garbage. This was much more put together
Nice one mate! Great job! 😀👍
I think I'll have to check one out soon - Thank ya! 🙏
Would love to see your video on it.🤙
Fender makes the debut Telecaster version but only sold in the UK on the AMZN website
Seriously? That’s a bunch of crap, I’d certainly be interested In that
@@SearchingForTone it's true... I didn't believe it myself till some dude in the UK reviewed it ,& posted a link to the UK Amazon maybe you can find it too if you select UK Amazon....I think the tela hard tail with out the bar would be a better beginner guitar, cause on those cheaper lower end guitars the bar isn't very good..
@Mr.PhatsVarietyVibesShow I might have to track it down. Wonder if I’d have to use a VPN in the UK to allow me to connect to Amazon UK🤔
@@SearchingForTone Yeah, that might be possible ,so you can do a video on it when you find it , but it's there.. this Dude reviewed it *This Guitar Puts Fender to Shame - Squier Fender Debut* type this in he has a link to it on the UK AMZN I see it but I can't buy it .
@Mr.PhatsVarietyVibesShow I was able to get to the U.S. Amazon, but it’s saying delivery between September 13th and January 2025. Must be logged
Mine is in sunburst also.Excellent for the price. Only thing I did was put on Ernie Ball slinky 9s. Sounds pretty good through my Fender VibroChamp XD.I like the dull look on the body, reminds me of the early Strats that were finished in nitro.
I’m obviously a Fender guy through and through, if you’ve seen my latest one about the Tease guitar there’s 4 Fenders( and the Squier don’t want to offend the “Fender Police” on here calling it a Fender and saying 5) in the shot. After playing the Tease I wasn’t as impressed as much with the Squier Debut. Still like it cause to me it seems like a part of “Fender made” history
Sure, Fender may make the best $120 guitar, but it took a lot of companies making ≈$100 guitars for years to get them to do it.
This is very true, I do go back and forth over the idea of the cheaper guitar. Partly because Fender showed up late to the game. But if I were younger me, I’d probably go this route. It’s a shame most are reactionary instead of visionary.
@@SearchingForTone I suppose that’s my issue. The market was always there but over the past 20 years the “cheaper” lines - Squier, epiphanies, just got more and more expensive while fenders and gibsons became all but unaffordable, and those companies were fine with that situation
@@AkaSnugD I guess it’s how you look at it too. Luxury car makers aren’t making affordable cars, just because automation is getting easier and cheaper cars are using their game.
Maybe Fender’s answer could’ve been instead of meeting them at their level, taking the existing line of squier keeping the quality and dropping the price a little
Great point!👍
@@ckelly5141 I’m seeing that especially with Epiphone. Their budget line is produced in the same factories of other brand that are making ones that rival their $500 models.
i bought the black model. i was expecting a horror show. nope. the opposite. comfortable lightweight no fret sprouts . only issue was bad soldering on output jack. 30 dollar fix .
Nice, it’s great value for what you get, I didn’t think I was going to keep it. But It’s not a bad guitar to keep around.
@@SearchingForTone I actually fixed it myself by stripping the wire and winding it around the post with electrical tape. it worked fine but i thought i better get it fixed properly. i took it to my local guitar shop and they say to each other " he wants to fix something that isnt broken"
i should have left but.... i didnt. i wasnt angry about the comment but it was definitly an eye roller. next time if there is one ill do it myself.
no harm in jimmyrigging!
@Alpha_WK got love that customer service 🤦🏻♂️
I went ahead and ordered one (supposed to be here tomorrow) because it's only $120 and I already have a loaded pickguard with alnico v pickups and a wiring harness with upgraded pots and thick braided wires laying around and a set of locking tuners that are unassigned as of right now, so why not? I kinda have to. I got the 2 tone sunburst one. I'll probably just keep the stock trem because I'm not much of a whammy bar guy anyway, but I'll still leave it floating.
I kinda like that it only has one string tree and the slim headstock. Traditionally, the cheaper ones have two trees and the fat 70s headstock, so it gives it a little bit more classic look. I'll probably swap the tree out for a roller tree. I've heard good things about these, I have to imagine Fender's profit margins are extremely low, but it's a good way to take back some business from the cheap copycats. I mean, who's gonna pay $90 for a Glarry now when they can get a real Strat for $30 more?
This will be Strat #6 in my current lineup. I also have a Fojill mahogany light relic Strat, two Squier Affinity Strats, a DIY kit built Strat and a 2007 MIM Fender Standard Strat, all of which I heavily modded or restored.
That awesome dude. Let me know how the upgrades go. I think I want to keep it stock just to see it over the years, I have 4 others myself. One I modded(the black one I use in videos). I’m not much of “tremolo” user either but I just like the floating bridge for some reason🤙
@@SearchingForTone I've never kept any guitar 100% stock. I'm a mod guy. When I see a guitar, my first thoughts are "what can I do to make this guitar uniquely mine." The mod job I'm most proud of is my Bullet Mustang-90. Nothing like P90s in a short scale guitar.
@christopheraaron8299 nice. Ever do anything with body shape? I don’t know if you’ve seen my short about the Epiphone I just reviewed. But I took an angle grinder to it. But I’m actually digging sanding it down right now, added some bevels going to stain it soon.
@@SearchingForTone Nah, the most I've done is get out the heat gun, strip them and repaint them.
@christopheraaron8299 that’s pretty awesome, this is my first thing even close to that. It was only cause it was basically “free”
🤙🏾 it seemed like the 5 pickup switch is backwards, like the bridge location is the neck….idk
I don’t think that was the case, but I’ll have to double check now….
All these videos saying it's $119.... here in the UK it's £129... which is $165! What is that all about?! 🤔
@@Geohillierneo sorry for not representing. I do value the UK audience….so much so I tired to order the debut telecaster that is only available to you lucky blokes. To get it here with shipping and taxes would be $294 US and wouldn’t be here till 9/13
I like the look of it. Nice finish. Narrow doesn't suck (and has benefits). But the intro to the video shows that it doesn't stay in tune. Pickups are better than expected fo' sho'.
That wasn’t too bad for dive bombing a tremolo all the way to pick guard I wouldn’t expect most fenders to handle that 🤣. But it was also the stock strings so they’ve bent in that position for so long over the saddles that I’m sure when I snap them off there going to look like hockey sticks on the end.
Vibrato are a system and two things are required for a non locking system. First proper setup to your playing style and second adapt your playing to the setup. Example if you dive a lot then setup the guitar for dive, if you deep a deep bend it will go out of tune but you just dive and you are all set. For a player that doesn’t dive often it won’t work that is why 1 and 2 matter. The bridge itself isn’t rocket science it’s just a plate of metal that pivots on a fulcrum. If you think there is a magical plate of metal pivoting on a magic fulcrum you will be disappointed. Basic physics vs superstition and speculation goes a long way.
I was doing it to illustrate that some when you dive bomb are completely out of tune. This you could at least get away with finishing you song. But certainly not a set 😀
@@SearchingForTone Or tune on the fly like Yngwie is constantly doing with his Strats. 😅
@@KarstenJohansson true lol
I Need a Chinese guitar
Don’t get an Epiphone
@@SearchingForTone Why is that? Are you only referring to their new stuff? Was thinking of getting an old Korean made one used off Shop Goodwill for cheap! \m/
If it looks good go for it. When you can get your hands on one and see it for yourself that’s key
Their Chinese made recent models have poor reviews, and I’m about to release one Friday that further supports that. I think as you go up in the range the quality gets better
@@SearchingForTone Interesting. I saw another RUclipsr a week or two ago posted a comparison between the old Korean LP Special II model vs the new Chinese version, he said the Koreans were better quality... \m/
i think it's really nice for the price. I would buy it if it's offered in Canada for that price.
How much is it Canadian ? It was pretty impressive for the price
@@SearchingForTone it’s not offered here in Canada at all. Canadian Amazon doesn’t have it listed. The United States gets the best stuff.
@douglepong that’s really a shame, I know we trade jabs our countries from time to time but it’s the same damn continent
I just seen Landon Bailey did a review he did some work around with a PO Box in the U.S. if it’s a common issue and you purchase enough that maybe something to look into.
@@SearchingForTone that sounds expensive to get a PO box then travel to the states to go get it lol.
Get you a schecter guitar if you want to see what a really good guitar plays like.... schecter guitar's have Gibson and fender both beat.
My nephew just bought his first “next step” guitar I was so proud, he got a Schecter it’s amazing. I was leaning ESP for a style guitar like those but my lord Schecter🤌🏻
@@SearchingForTone yeah I've have a schecter demon, schecter Damien platinum six, and a schecter avenger signature sinister Gates. And those three guitars beat anything fender can put out.
@patrickshannon4516 I bet and especially for the price. 🤙
@@SearchingForTone they weren't that cheap in my affordability range but they are well worth what they go for.its about five hundred dollars for a schecter demon,800$ for a platinum six Damien and 900$ for the low end schecter avenger signature sinister Gates. But once you get one you'll probably sell all your fender and Gibson guitars
@patrickshannon4516 yeah that’s kinda of what I meant what you get for Schecter would probably equivalent to double $ in fender line
Not a fender. It’s a squier
Sorry made by Fender
As someone who owns both Fender and Squier guitars, the distinction isn't that relevant. My 2 Affinity Strats are nearly as good as my MIM Fender Standard with all the mods and upgrades I did.
@@christopheraaron8299 as someone who’s been playing for almost 40 years and has had several Fenders and Squiers (USA, MIM, and MIJ ones) in that time, I can attest that the difference between the two brands IS very relevant. In your own words, after modification your Squier is “nearly” as good as Fender. But that’s not the issue here. It’s not how “good” one is compared to the other, it’s a simple matter of using the correct brand name for the guitar.
@@dnields All you had to say was "I'm a snooty guitar snob" and I would have totally understood.
@@christopheraaron8299 it is a testament to the quality of the CNC machines now a days. I remember when production lines were garbage and every once in a while there was a “good year” where everyone went crazy over a factory line made model.