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product_id: 621733024
title: "Fender Squier Debut Stratocaster Beginner Electric Guitar, Matte Black"
brand: "fender"
price: "$567.31"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Fender"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/621733024-fender-squier-debut-stratocaster-beginner-electric-guitar-matte-black
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region: United States of America
---

# Classic Strat shape 30-day Fender Play lessons 3 single-coil pickups, 5-way switch Fender Squier Debut Stratocaster Beginner Electric Guitar, Matte Black

**Brand:** fender
**Price:** $567.31
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Own the stage before you even hit it – the Squier Debut Strat is your first step to legendary riffs!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fender Squier Debut Stratocaster Beginner Electric Guitar, Matte Black by fender
- **How much does it cost?** $567.31 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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 as You Play:** Includes 30-day Fender Play subscription with thousands of video lessons to fast-track your skills.
- • **Versatile Tone Palette:** Three single-coil pickups with 5-way switching deliver rich, classic Strat sounds from clean to bluesy rock.
- • **Reliable Build & Warranty:** Backed by Fender’s 75-year legacy and a 2-year warranty for peace of mind and lasting quality.
- • **Iconic Stratocaster Design:** Timeless matte black finish meets ergonomic poplar body for all-day comfort.
- • **Beginner-Friendly Playability:** Slim 'C' shaped maple neck and laurel fingerboard ensure smooth fretting and effortless chord transitions.

## Overview

The Squier Debut Stratocaster Matte Black is a full-sized, beginner-friendly electric guitar designed by Fender, featuring a lightweight poplar body, a smooth 'C' shaped maple neck with laurel fingerboard, and three single-coil pickups with 5-way switching for versatile classic tones. It comes with a 30-day Fender Play subscription for guided lessons and a 2-year warranty, making it the perfect starter guitar for aspiring players seeking quality, style, and value under $200.

## 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: A Great Guitar for Getting Into Playing - I’ve had the Squier Debut Series Stratocaster HT HSS (in the two-color sunburst finish) for a little while now, and I honestly love it. I’m more of an enthusiast than an experienced player, but this guitar makes me want to sit down and play more — which is exactly what I hoped for when I bought it. Looks and Feel It looks awesome — the sunburst finish is really clean and classic. The guitar feels good in your hands, and it’s not too heavy or awkward. The neck is smooth, and the frets are finished really well — no sharp edges or rough spots, which makes a big difference when you’re still learning. Easy to Play This is a very comfortable guitar to learn on. The strings are easy to press, and it doesn’t fight you when you’re trying to play chords or work on your technique. I don’t know much about hardware, but it stays in tune well and doesn’t feel cheap at all. Sounds Great for All Kinds of Stuff The sound is really versatile. I’ve played clean tones, a bit of rock, and some bluesy stuff, and it all sounds surprisingly good. Even though I’m still learning, I can tell it has a nice range of sounds and doesn’t box you into one style. Build Quality Everything feels solid. Nothing’s loose or rattly, and it just feels like a well-made instrument — especially for something that’s beginner-friendly. It’s held up great so far, and I can see it being something I stick with for a long time. Final Thoughts As someone who’s still figuring things out, I couldn’t be happier with this guitar. It’s fun to play, looks great, and makes practicing something I actually look forward to. If you’re just getting into guitar or want something simple and reliable, this is a really solid option.
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.

## 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 | B0CSM4HPJK |
| Back Material Type | Poplar |
| Best Sellers Rank | #751 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 | Black |
| Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,435 Reviews |
| Fretboard Material Type | Laurel Wood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | S-S-S |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Included Components | Fender Play subscription |
| Instrument | 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 | 0379600506 |
| Material Type | Poplar Wood |
| Model Name | Debut Series Stratocaster |
| Model Number | 0379600506 |
| 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 | 885978059812 |
| Warranty Description | 2 year limited manufacturer. |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Poplar
- **Body Material:** Poplar
- **Brand:** Fender
- **Color:** Black
- **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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Guitar for Getting Into Playing
*by A***R on May 25, 2025*

I’ve had the Squier Debut Series Stratocaster HT HSS (in the two-color sunburst finish) for a little while now, and I honestly love it. I’m more of an enthusiast than an experienced player, but this guitar makes me want to sit down and play more — which is exactly what I hoped for when I bought it. Looks and Feel It looks awesome — the sunburst finish is really clean and classic. The guitar feels good in your hands, and it’s not too heavy or awkward. The neck is smooth, and the frets are finished really well — no sharp edges or rough spots, which makes a big difference when you’re still learning. Easy to Play This is a very comfortable guitar to learn on. The strings are easy to press, and it doesn’t fight you when you’re trying to play chords or work on your technique. I don’t know much about hardware, but it stays in tune well and doesn’t feel cheap at all. Sounds Great for All Kinds of Stuff The sound is really versatile. I’ve played clean tones, a bit of rock, and some bluesy stuff, and it all sounds surprisingly good. Even though I’m still learning, I can tell it has a nice range of sounds and doesn’t box you into one style. Build Quality Everything feels solid. Nothing’s loose or rattly, and it just feels like a well-made instrument — especially for something that’s beginner-friendly. It’s held up great so far, and I can see it being something I stick with for a long time. Final Thoughts As someone who’s still figuring things out, I couldn’t be happier with this guitar. It’s fun to play, looks great, and makes practicing something I actually look forward to. If you’re just getting into guitar or want something simple and reliable, this is a really solid option.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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: 2026-07-25*