hmm...

are you saying that because you've done actual research to prove it or because your defensive about your squier? Not trying to be abbrasive, but I'd have to disagree with you. Tele's have an instantly recognizable twang to them, which is probably why just about every modern country player in the world uses one. Squiers I'm not to sure about tone wise, but they aren't legendary for nothin'. I do however feel that some of the low end strats out today aren't worth the fender hype. Anyhow, I would discourage anyone from buying a guitar just on it's brand name... you need to try them out to find that one that suits you.