Originally Posted by: elklanderccWell, it doesn't have to be Fender to be a strat. Squire makes the strat, which happens to be the body style of the bullet. Then you have your Strat copies ranging from brands A to Z.

Elk, I didn't know that. I thought Squire was Fender. The one Im looking at is labeled as a Fender Squire Bullet Special II. Seems like a good starter electric for me. Some have said in about 2 to 3 yrs of playing you'll want to replace the pickups.
Dan