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product_id: 619023971
title: "Fender Squier Debut Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Beginner Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Includes Free Lessons, Dakota Red with Matte Finish"
brand: "fender"
price: "$565.66"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Fender"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/619023971-fender-squier-debut-series-stratocaster-electric-guitar-beginner-guitar-2
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# Classic S-S-S pickups 25.5" scale length Lightweight 4500g body Fender Squier Debut Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Beginner Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Includes Free Lessons, Dakota Red with Matte Finish

**Brand:** fender
**Price:** $565.66
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the stage from day one with the Fender Squier Debut Strat – where beginner meets legendary!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fender Squier Debut Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Beginner Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Includes Free Lessons, Dakota Red with Matte Finish by fender
- **How much does it cost?** $565.66 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/619023971-fender-squier-debut-series-stratocaster-electric-guitar-beginner-guitar-2)

## Best For

- fender enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fender brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Learn Like a Pro:** Includes 30-day free Fender Play subscription with thousands of lessons to fast-track your skills and jam confidence.
- • **Iconic Strat Tones:** Three single-coil pickups with 5-way switching deliver versatile, legendary Fender sounds perfect for any genre.
- • **Ready Out of the Box:** Factory setup with smooth sealed-gear tuners means you start playing instantly—no frustrating adjustments needed.
- • **Effortless Playability:** Slim 'C'-shaped maple neck and lightweight poplar body ensure comfort during long practice or jam sessions.
- • **Built to Last & Impress:** Durable chrome hardware and a 2-year warranty back your investment in a guitar that grows with you.

## Overview

The Fender Squier Debut Series Stratocaster is a beginner-friendly electric guitar featuring a lightweight poplar body, a comfortable slim 'C'-shaped maple neck with laurel fingerboard, and classic three single-coil pickups with 5-way switching. Designed for immediate playability, it comes factory-set with sealed-gear tuners and a tremolo bridge for expressive playing. Included is a 30-day Fender Play subscription offering expert lessons, plus a 2-year warranty, making it the ultimate starter guitar for aspiring musicians seeking quality and style.

## Description

Designed by Fender in California and an icon of rock & roll, the Debut Series Stratocaster features a slim "C"-shaped neck profile and a thin, lightweight body for a comfortable playing feel while three single-coil pickups with 5-way switching offer a wide variety of classic Strat tones. Further details of this model include a tremolo bridge with removable arm for exciting string-bending effects, sealed-gear tuning machines for smooth, accurate tuning action and durable chrome hardware for a premium look.

Review: Amazing value and sound. Beautiful. - I paid like $159 for a Stratocaster. It sounds great to a new player of guitar. Been meaning to learn to play my whole life, I got this and a 5w spark mini amp, a music teacher and professional blues musician both recommended it. It looks beautiful, also it’s cool. 1. High build quality 2. Tuned and just learning 3. Size is a proper Stratocaster, any guitar, right for me though. 4. I got the spark mini as my amp which is perfect for my use. Any amp will work. 5. I got the bare guitar but it had good strings. 6. I’m a student so can’t rank playability. I have been meaning to learn guitar for 29 years, Stratocaster made the perfect setup for an apartment dweller, and I think this is a perfect guitar for a student. It fits in a case, I keep it on a stand in the corner, I tried a keyboard so it’s super portable by contrast. Normal sized guitar.
Review: An excellent guitar, very playable despite what people may say - This guitar is the cheapest Fender Stratocaster that you could buy. Looking at other brands that have a similar guitar that's cheaper or at the same price. I think Fender has managed to make something that is decent and playable right out of the box, whereas other brands make guitars that require massive setup right out of the box with high action issues with staying in tune. If you're going to get a entry-level beginner guitar then you should definitely get this one instead of anything cheaper or other brands. Fender definitely knows what they're doing. I didn't have any issues with the guitar. When it arrived, the action was set properly. The intonation seems to be good and the guitar definitely stayed in tune even though the strings were new. Haven't really replaced the strings because I didn't feel that it was necessary and a couple months I'll probably swap them out for some D'Addarios. Overall, I plan to slowly upgrade and mod this guitar because even though it does play and sound great, there's a lot of cheap hardware that could be easily upgraded for not too much more. Overall, this is a great instrument for a beginner. A cheap guitar is not the only thing that a beginner needs. They also need a guitar that doesn't require setup out of the box unless they're willing to learn that sort of thing, which is a little bit intimidating for some new players. And if you're willing to mod your guitar to save a little bit of money, it is a great modding platform. The only slight issue I have with it is that I ordered the black color and even though the pickguard is supposed to be white, it seems to have a slight tinge of a red Hue that's extremely subtle. It's just weird looking. It seems like they were trying to make it fully white and then some kind of dye or powder from another guitar got on it or something. I honestly cannot tell you why but it just looks a little bit reddish and I don't know why. Hopefully I in the future can replace it with like a more white looking pickguard.

## Features

- One Squier Debut Series Stratocaster electric guitar – a perfect beginner guitar for all ages
- Designed by the most trusted name in guitar and backed by a 75-year legacy of quality and craftsmanship
- This beginner guitar comes with a 30-day subscription to Fender Play that includes lessons with thousands of instructional videos to build your skills by playing the songs you love, all with no additional cost
- Designed for beginners, the Squier Debut Series Fender Stratocaster includes a super-comfortable "c" shaped neck, laurel fingerboard and thin, lightweight body for more comfort and playability
- The Squier Debut Series Strat features three single-coil pickups with 5-way switching that offers a wide range of classic Strat tones, and the tremlolo bridge and removeable arm allows for excting string-bending effects

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CSLNNRSK |
| Back Material Type | Poplar |
| Best Sellers Rank | #501 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #1 in Solid Body Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Poplar |
| Body Material Type | Poplar |
| Brand | Fender |
| Brand Name | Fender |
| Color | Dakota Red |
| Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,264 Reviews |
| Fretboard Material Type | Laurel Wood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | S-S-S |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Included Components | Subscription to Fender Play |
| Instrument | Electric Guitar |
| Instrument Size | Full |
| Item Dimensions | 7.83 x 3.19 x 9.84 inches |
| Item Type Name | Solid-Body Electric Guitar |
| Manufacturer | Squier by Fender |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0379600554 |
| Material Type | Poplar Wood |
| Model Name | Debut Series Stratocaster |
| Model Number | 0379600554 |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (64.77 cm) Inches |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| Top Material Type | Poplar Wood |
| UPC | 885978146246 |
| Warranty Description | 2 year limited manufacturer. |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Poplar
- **Body Material:** Poplar
- **Brand:** Fender
- **Color:** Dakota Red
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Laurel Wood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** S-S-S
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Maple
- **String Material Type:** Nickel
- **Top Material Type:** Poplar Wood

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing value and sound. Beautiful.
*by A***A on August 29, 2025*

I paid like $159 for a Stratocaster. It sounds great to a new player of guitar. Been meaning to learn to play my whole life, I got this and a 5w spark mini amp, a music teacher and professional blues musician both recommended it. It looks beautiful, also it’s cool. 1. High build quality 2. Tuned and just learning 3. Size is a proper Stratocaster, any guitar, right for me though. 4. I got the spark mini as my amp which is perfect for my use. Any amp will work. 5. I got the bare guitar but it had good strings. 6. I’m a student so can’t rank playability. I have been meaning to learn guitar for 29 years, Stratocaster made the perfect setup for an apartment dweller, and I think this is a perfect guitar for a student. It fits in a case, I keep it on a stand in the corner, I tried a keyboard so it’s super portable by contrast. Normal sized guitar.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent guitar, very playable despite what people may say
*by P***. on August 16, 2025*

This guitar is the cheapest Fender Stratocaster that you could buy. Looking at other brands that have a similar guitar that's cheaper or at the same price. I think Fender has managed to make something that is decent and playable right out of the box, whereas other brands make guitars that require massive setup right out of the box with high action issues with staying in tune. If you're going to get a entry-level beginner guitar then you should definitely get this one instead of anything cheaper or other brands. Fender definitely knows what they're doing. I didn't have any issues with the guitar. When it arrived, the action was set properly. The intonation seems to be good and the guitar definitely stayed in tune even though the strings were new. Haven't really replaced the strings because I didn't feel that it was necessary and a couple months I'll probably swap them out for some D'Addarios. Overall, I plan to slowly upgrade and mod this guitar because even though it does play and sound great, there's a lot of cheap hardware that could be easily upgraded for not too much more. Overall, this is a great instrument for a beginner. A cheap guitar is not the only thing that a beginner needs. They also need a guitar that doesn't require setup out of the box unless they're willing to learn that sort of thing, which is a little bit intimidating for some new players. And if you're willing to mod your guitar to save a little bit of money, it is a great modding platform. The only slight issue I have with it is that I ordered the black color and even though the pickguard is supposed to be white, it seems to have a slight tinge of a red Hue that's extremely subtle. It's just weird looking. It seems like they were trying to make it fully white and then some kind of dye or powder from another guitar got on it or something. I honestly cannot tell you why but it just looks a little bit reddish and I don't know why. Hopefully I in the future can replace it with like a more white looking pickguard.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's a keeper!
*by B***T on May 30, 2024*

I'm in my 60's, a jazz player and normally play on large jazz boxes like D'Angelico New Yorker, ES175 etc. I also own a Gibson 335 and a Fender Telecaster. I saw a review and thought why not for just about $120? I'm really shocked at the great quality at this price. I'll have to put some better quality and heavier gauge strings on it. I think these come with 9's installed. On a guitar like this I would prefer 10s like on my Tele. I have to get a accustomed to this neck, compared to my jazz boxes it feels like I'm playing on a broom stick because it is thin in comparison, but well crafted and plays nicely. The fret ends are finished and smooth so no worries cutting your fingers up. No buzzing, and the intonation seems pretty good right out of the box. The guitar seems a little lighter than a regular Strat and I welcome that. The satin finish in sunburst is nice and has a certain understated elegance to it. It sounds pretty good through a Twin Reverb. I don't really do much distortion these days but I tried it through my MXR Super Badass Distortion and it sings. Sure, you can mod this guitar up but that defeats the purpose of purchasing a decent guitar this cheap. Will it last 100 years? who knows. it's a keeper!

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*Last updated: 2026-05-21*