Originally Posted by: extra_strongwhat makes the Fender Standard Strat a better guitar?

First of all, It's a FENDER! They are so much better in quality than those cheap little squiers. The wood quality in squiers are like one step away from being plywood (yes i know it's alder). The quality in parts are also better, and better quality control. you can't compare squiers to fenders at all, fenders are better. Thought their are some really great upper end models from squier that rival cheap fenders. Don't forget though, The fender is the lowest end guitar they make so don't expect the greatest guitar ever.