Squier '51 Electric Guitar

Maple neck. Basswood body. Single coil and humbucker with coil tap.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10

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"Nice quality, cool looks, low price."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
I really like the maple neck with the cool walnut stripe down the back. The body is nicely shaped and fits comfortably against my body when sitting. The controls are really Spartan. It would have been nice if they put a label on the pickup selector to indicate which direction to turn it for the humbuckers or the neck pickups. Accessories? It came with Allen wrenches for the neck truss and bridge set screws. No paper work was in the box at all other than the Squier label on the pick guard.

Quality:
Everything about the Squier '51 is better than I expected. The fit and finish is very good - especially considering the low price. I'm happy with the quality of the tuning machines, the pickups and the bridge.

Value:
The value of the Squier '51 is excellent. About the only thing they could do to improve the value would be to give them away.

Desirability:
It's a cool looking guitar. It's not flashy, but enjoys a nice retro look. I got the sunburst model. The wood grain, while not fancy, isn't unattractive. The pick guard is huge. I'd prefer it if the pick guard didn't extend as far north of the sixth string, but I just tell myself, "That's what a Squier '51 looks like."

Sound:
It sounds better than I expected, right out of the box. I think it's well suited to blues, country, and rock 'n' roll strumming.

Ease of Use:
The neck is fast, and the set-up was fairly good out of the box. The frets on mine were nicely finished and not sharp at all. I think it's very playable.

Support:
I don't know. I don't expect to have to use support for this guitar. There's not much to go wrong.

Overall:
For the time being, I think this guitar will satisfy me for quite a long time. I don't feel like I'm fighting the guitar, and that it will allow me to concentrate on playing better.

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"The Squire '51 is the best value in the market hands down !!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
I love the push/pull vol knob which turns the humbkr. pup into a single coil. What should be the tone knob is a rotary pup selector. 5 tones come from this set up. H, H&S, S, H as a S, H as a S&S. Typical Squire parts I guess. I don't have a complaint about the componants or the guitar itself. I did add strap locks. I may also change the tuners to planet waves trimlocs simply because I am lazy.

Quality:
I was sooo suprised at the quality of this Squire, I wondered if it was made in the USA. The frets were finished very nicely. The neck was straight and true. The intonation was right on. The black finish was nice. The pickguard even had a bevel on it. The nut could have been made out of a better material, that's it.

Value:
I feel like I stole this guitar. It is worth at least $250.00. You are getting a great value for the money.

Desirability:
I love the Strat body with the Tele neck, just love it. I did not care for the big '51 style pickguard at first, but I am getting used to it. It dosen't bother me any more. It kind of makes it stand out. It seems to say " Hey, I'm not just another Strat. I am my own guitar."

Sound:
5 Very musical and useable tones can be had with this guitar. The Humbucker turns into a bridge single coil with the pull of the Vlo. knob. My favorite sound is the Humbucker and the single coil strat pup. I play Gospel music and need to have Funk, Pop, R&B, Blues, Jazz sounds at my disposal, this guitar gets the job done. The sound of this guitar is better than my PRS CE 22 and Ibanez S series. For the price you can't go wrong. You WILL BE SUPRISED !!

Support:
Have not delt with the company but I will give them the benefit of the doubt.

Overall:
I would replace this baby if something ever happened. This guitar is everything I want in a guitar and it was so cheap I still think I stole it. I would get one in each color if I thought my wife wouldn't leave me.

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"I Love My Fenders"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
it's got all i need.

Quality:
i already gave it a 10 what more do you want?

Value:
you won't find a better guitar for a ten thousands bucks.

Desirability:
i dunno. you tell me.

Sound:
listen brother it's not what you play it's how you play. i just got my 51 sguier and it is a great playing guitar. it sounds great and it plays great, right out of the box it is one sweet ride( and the string setup was right on ). the bridge pup is fender all the way, and i love it! the pots and pup selectors are quiet. i play texas rock, country rock, christian rock, and i write and record my own music. this guitar is right on! you sell the guitar the guitar doesn't sell you. i've been playing the guitar for over 40 years and i know what i like and i like this fender!

Ease of Use:
sweet

Support:
sucks

Overall:
what can i say, modern electronics, vintage styling, sweet sound, i own a 15 thousand dollar lp custom lite, a rare ibanez agent, olympic flame cup plus more, when i go play in public what am i going to be playing, let me tell you, my 51 squier and my squier deluxe strat and my mexi strat. why cause they are sweet, and they play like i want them to!

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"Fantastic value - fantastic look"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Great usage of the "51 P-Bass format" ! The Push/Pull coil tap is excellent-a real pro feature. It would have spoiled the looks to add a switch or a 3rd knob for tone. Just grab your amp knobs!

Quality:
Build quality and finish are excellent - except the neck. Frets are a bit ragged (as on most Squiers) but that is one reason they can sell these so cheap. The neck can easily be made Fender smooth at a guitar shop.

Value:
Absolutely amazing value. There hasn't been a guitar this good and this great looking since the Danelectro boom of a few years ago.

Desirability:
The '51 Fender P-Bass " look is fantastic! I'm surprised they didn't make this a Fender product.

Sound:
Great sound - the neck Strat pickup definitely sounds Strat. The Humbucker doesn't sound Strat or Tele in single coil mode, but that's ok - this isn't either one. The humbucker mode is clear and chime-like as with most Fender humbuckers. Not comparatively muddy and dark like Gibsons typically are.

Ease of Use:
No manual, but none necessary.

Support:
Never needed support , but Fender support is excellent-so ...

Overall:
This will sit next to my other 'vintage blond/butterscotch' Fenders and get played for a long time.

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"Mojocaster 51 it's cooool."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Simple layout, rotary pickup selector, push-pull pot for coil splitting

Quality:
Fret edges a bit rough, bridge is the weakest link on the guitar, but easily & inexpensively replaced

Value:
You can't get more guitar for the money. Period.

Desirability:
Cool retro vibe

Sound:
Very nice strat tones on the neck pickup. Dirty nasty humbucker tones (that's a good thing) Coil tap gives you hum/single and single/single combos

Ease of Use:
Simple but effective

Overall:
Fulfills my need for this guitar. I wanted an inexpensive project guitar. That's exactly what I got. I changed the things I didn't like or wanted to upgrade.

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"If you are starting out or in my case re-starting, in my opinion, Get this guitar! For what it is, it will bring you into the gu"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
I like the simple controls. Nothing fancy. It's overall a simple set-up guitar

Quality:
I was surprised by the fit of of the neck to the body and the cut-outs for the pick-ups. The finish was nearly perfect with only a few flaws in the finish. My guitar holds it's tuning pretty well after bending and playing power chords. The standard tuners seem well made for being generic. I dont play in a band so I dont know how it would hold up, but I would always have a back-up. The only negative things I would say about this guitar is the controls feel cheap and the intonation was way off, but for a guitar in this price range, it is what it is. I dont think anyone who plays for a living would use a guitar in this price range anyway. But for the price, I think the quality is really very good.

Value:
For me, this guitar is a great value compared to other guitars that I played in this price range. It looks good, a little different from "Strats". I like the Blonde/White pick-guard combination. Again, this is a good general use/practice guitar and not one made for "thrashing" on stage. I would buy another one without question if this is the price range I wanted to stay in, but After a couple of months playing again, I definately will be going to a much higher end guitar. There is a difference in playing skills on this guitar and a high end model but for now I am quite happy with this guitar. The neck and fretboard on mine is very smooth and no buzzing on any fret. The neck is fast and I like the size.

Desirability:
As I have said. This a great guitar to start out on, and my guitar playes very well for the price and what it is supposed to be. I purchased it because I liked the looks and the sounds and how easy it is to play the guitar

Sound:
After picking up a guitar again after almost 30 years, I have been very impressed with the varity of sounds produced by this guitar. I played American Strats Gibson SG'S, Shecters, etc and I found you can make almost any type of sound for the style of music. I have been playing thru a Roland micro cube and a pocket rocket.

Support:
Not needed so far

Overall:
I am very satisfied, but I am getting ready to start looking for a higher end guitar. If it was stolen or lost, I would not buy this guitar or any other in this price range. This guitar has helped me get interested in playing guitar again and I play it every day and really enjoy it, but now I want the something with much better quality in the pick-ups/tuners/ controls

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"Dont Pass This Up !!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
Coil taps cool but it could use a tone control...

Quality:
Not a blem on it that i can see, and thats what i bought..Paints flawless, tuners work well, intonation was close to dead on, general setup on this thing doesn't need any adjustment...Seems to be a solid enough guitar to last many years if takin care of...

Value:
$125 for a blem,that i cant find a mark on, sounds like a deal to me.. Wish they had some more i'd definitely buy another...I would say it would have a fair price at $199 like the standard Sqiers...

Desirability:
Just a practical addition to my collection..

Sound:
Sounds pretty good.My amps i run through are a Marshall MG50DFX,A Roland Cube 30, and a Rocktron Replitone 212.Yeah a tone knob would be nice to have, but i dought if i will add one...Got some nice tones that suit my needs just fine..

Support:
Dont think there would be a problem here...Dont have any use for it though, i do all my own work...

Overall:
Considering workmanship,tone,price,and playability, gotta rate it a 10...

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"Sensational product!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Rock, jazz, metal, blues....this thing does it all!

Quality:
Quality appears to be pretty good. So good, I originally thought the thing was made in the US.

Value:
There's definitely better guitars out there, but this guitar is a great value. An outstanding beginners guitar!

Desirability:
I purchased this guitar for my son so he could learn how to play and I want one for myself.

Sound:
This little number rocks! I can't believe I can get so many different sounds out of a guitar priced below $200.

Support:
Haven't had any problems with the guitar.

Overall:
5 stars all the way

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"Great Value Guitar"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Could use a tone control, but in some ways, less is more. Simpler is better. It would also be nice to have a recessed jack like the strat, but what do you want at this price?

Quality:
Top notch. The hardware all feels to be of high quality, the finish is beautiful, and the neck is all one could ask for and more at this price.

Value:
Absolutely a top value. Would be a steal at twice the price.

Sound:
The electronics are fine. The single coil sounds like a strat, the humbucker a little different, but the guitar sounds good both clean and overdriven, but not much for heavy metal sounds. That's ok, because most metal players wouldn't like the style of this guitar anyway.

Support:
Can't say about support-- haven't dealt with them.

Overall:
I might buy other guitars similar to this, or even a couple more just like it to customize. But this could be a primary instrument for anyone, amateur or pro. (If Eric Clapton showed up on stage with this thing, people might chuckle at the name "Squier", but when he started playing, they would realize it's the musician, not the "name brand", and this is as good an instrument as many costing four or five times as much).

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"Retro Rocks"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
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