Getting back into the game - Squier?

I'm getting back into guitar playing again. I've been playing for years on and off but recently got the itch to try some country so I'm re-buying gear again.

anyway this time I'm not investing a lot of money into a guitar - I'm going entry level solid body electric and I've found a great price on a Squier FSR Affinity Detonator Electric Guitar With Kill Switch. Normally a $200 guitar its on sale for $149.

I know I'm not going to be getting a fantastic guitar or anything, but for the price point is the quality at least decent? Is there something else in the $200 area that would be a more quality purchase? I haven't found many reviews for the guitar anywhere and before I jump I'd like to get some input on it.

Thanks for any help

Country eh? Why not get a telecaster then?

Hi, Welcome to GT... :)

The squire guitars are OK for the price, but I'd suggest spending a few more dollars and going for the standard series over the affinty.

Check one out and see if you notice the difference. I've had a squire standard strat for many years, and it's still nice to play...

Yeah, I love my Squier Standard strat. And actually, I think when I got mine it was about $149.

Actually I'm on vacation here in Pigeon Forge TN (i know, woohoo! ;) ) and they have an Ibanez GRX40 for $189. I think I can get the guy to give me a good deal on a guitar and an amp because we're in the sticks and I think the guy would like to make a good deal. We'll see but I like the way it plays and the price is right in my target range (IE VERY affordable).

I'll post up again if I get somethin - also it seems to be easier to talk the wife into stuff while on vacation. :D

Originally Posted by: progrmrI'm getting back into guitar playing again. I've been playing for years on and off but recently got the itch to try some country so I'm re-buying gear again.

anyway this time I'm not investing a lot of money into a guitar - I'm going entry level solid body electric and I've found a great price on a Squier FSR Affinity Detonator Electric Guitar With Kill Switch. Normally a $200 guitar its on sale for $149.

I know I'm not going to be getting a fantastic guitar or anything, but for the price point is the quality at least decent? Is there something else in the $200 area that would be a more quality purchase? I haven't found many reviews for the guitar anywhere and before I jump I'd like to get some input on it.

Thanks for any help

It's not necessarily the brand of the guitar, it's the playability of it. If it feels right for you that what counts. Invest a little in a decent set of pick-ups and you should have a nice guitar. I have high end guitars, however, these low end models are very surprising in there playability.