Originally posted by PonyOne
Squiers have no soul or cajones behind them. For the price you could get an Epiphone SG that has waaaay better tone than a squier. Squier Teles are okay, but their strat models are sub par. If you're dead set on the strat design, go to http://www.musicyo.com and get one of the Kramer Focus strat ripoffs. They are better than a squier and cost $70. Or shell a little more and get a Beretta. Plus everybody who is starting out seems to flock to the Strat design. Do something a little more individual.

Yeah, Squiers suck. Get a Kramer Striker, Vanguard, or Baretta. I guarantee they are at least 10 times the guitar of a Squier. I own two Kramers, and I love them. But if you get a Kramer with a Floyd, keep in mind that it'll probably need a good setup.