--- product_id: 621733024 title: "Fender Squier Stratocaster Beginner Electric Guitar, Matte Black" brand: "fender" price: "$627.23" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Fender" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/621733024-fender-squier-stratocaster-beginner-electric-guitar-matte-black store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Lightweight poplar body, 7.7 lbs 30-day free Fender Play lessons 3 single-coil pickups, 5-way switch Fender Squier Stratocaster Beginner Electric Guitar, Matte Black **Brand:** fender **Price:** $627.23 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Own the stage from day one with Fender’s iconic beginner Strat! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fender Squier Stratocaster Beginner Electric Guitar, Matte Black by fender - **How much does it cost?** $627.23 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/621733024-fender-squier-stratocaster-beginner-electric-guitar-matte-black) ## 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 - β€’ **Learn Like a Pro, Fast:** Includes 30-day free Fender Play subscription with thousands of video lessons to accelerate your guitar journey. - β€’ **Play All Day, No Fatigue:** Slim 'C'-shaped maple neck and lightweight poplar body ensure effortless comfort for beginners and pros alike. - β€’ **Tune & Bend with Precision:** Tremolo bridge with removable arm and sealed-gear tuners provide smooth string bending and rock-solid tuning stability. - β€’ **Built to Last, Backed by Legacy:** Crafted by Fender’s 75-year expertise and covered by a 2-year warranty for peace of mind and quality assurance. - β€’ **Classic Strat Tones, Modern Comfort:** Three versatile single-coil pickups with 5-way switching deliver iconic Fender sounds for every style. ## Overview The Fender Squier Debut Series Stratocaster is a beginner-friendly electric guitar featuring a lightweight poplar body, a comfortable slim 'C' maple neck, and three single-coil pickups with 5-way switching for classic Strat tones. It includes a tremolo bridge with removable arm for expressive playing and sealed-gear tuners for reliable tuning stability. Designed by Fender and backed by a 2-year warranty, it also comes with a 30-day free subscription to Fender Play lessons, making it the perfect all-in-one starter guitar for aspiring musicians. ## 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: Worth a look no matter how experienced you are. - Especially if you're a beginner like me, this is a really great guitar. The price was definitely right and so far as I can tell, it;s very good quality. Looks good, feels good, sounds good and seems to be very well built. Nothing shoddy at all. I had read somewhere that the tuning keys were a little sloppy and that it required frequent tuning. That has not been my experience at all. It's rarely off by more than a little and the keys are sensitive enough for tuning in very small increments. Even if you're experienced it would be a good guitar for situations where you might not want to use one of your more expensive instruments. I've had it for a month now and if I could give it more stars, I would. 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 | B0CSM4HPJK | | Back Material Type | Poplar | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,248 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2 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 2,472 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 Dimensions L x W x H | 41.25"L x 14.25"W x 4.25"H | | 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 Items | 1 | | 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 ![Fender Squier Stratocaster Beginner Electric Guitar, Matte Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516aSjDcODL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth a look no matter how experienced you are. *by G***N on July 27, 2026* Especially if you're a beginner like me, this is a really great guitar. The price was definitely right and so far as I can tell, it;s very good quality. Looks good, feels good, sounds good and seems to be very well built. Nothing shoddy at all. I had read somewhere that the tuning keys were a little sloppy and that it required frequent tuning. That has not been my experience at all. It's rarely off by more than a little and the keys are sensitive enough for tuning in very small increments. Even if you're experienced it would be a good guitar for situations where you might not want to use one of your more expensive instruments. I've had it for a month now and if I could give it more stars, I would. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mine had no major issues and was set to spec *by D***1 on November 30, 2024* Here is a quick rundown. I received this on 11/29/2024. It was set to spec as far as the neck relief and string height. The tuners worked smoothly and held the tuning. The strings as fine. No sharp fret ends and the frets were highly polished. Confortable neck shape. The pickup switch felt and worked well and the tone and volumes were smooth. The output jack was properly tightened and works well. The pickups sounded just fine and the pieces aligned under the strings just as vintage ones do. It sounds very good unplugged. The trem arm screws in properly but the trem took a lot of pressure to work. This is really no issues and I am sure they did this to keep it in tune. If you are new to Strats, the vintage trem rarely ever stood in tune, don't use the trem as it is really for show in most Strats. In the real world it takes a lot of skill and know-how to get a Strat trem to work properly and costs more than the guitar to setup, which I am telling you will be impossible anyway. These are set with the rear decked on the body so it returns to tune meaning you can only go down. If you are learning you should learn to play for real and not be a poser playing with the trem. Leave the trem arm in the bag. There is nothing needed to be done or replaced to have a good guitar to learn on. It appears the price is so low as to be get you started and updating the phone app and taking lessons online and later buying a more expensive guitar, that is where they plan to profit. The guitar is like an when you buy a low cost inkjet printer for very little money and have to buy their ink forever. Is the guitar worth it ? Absolutely. Also buy a $30 or so case to keep it in might be a good idea. Realize if you are buying this for a gift for someone to learn on, most new players quit as they rather stare at their phone or play a video game so buying a low cost guitar is a good idea. The 2-year warranty is worth more than the guitar alone. Be careful removing the plastic on the pickguard and pickups, the pickguard plastic is very soft and scratches easily. After a few days I decided that the nut needed to be filed slightly for each string so I took care of that. I also lowered the action lower than Fender specs to 4mm with no buzzing. None of these things were out of the ordinary for a new Strat guitar. I am very happy with this guitar. After a few months after being too dry in my house the fretboard did shrink somewhat making for fret sprout (sharp frets past the edge of the fretboard. Fret sprout is not uncommmon even in much more expensive guitars. So I filed the edges and polished the frets when I was at it and put a set of Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9-43 (2223). Guitars are made of wood and wood is affected by moisture. That's life. I am still happy with the guitar. If you are just learning it is unlikely you will be running you hand up and down the neck so it may not matter at all if there is some fret sprout. It was not really that bad when it happened. ## Frequently Bought Together - Fender Squier Debut Series Stratocaster Electric Guitar, Beginner Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Includes Free Lessons, Black with Matte Finish - Fender Professional Series Instrument Cable, Guitar Cable 10 ft, Guitar Accessories, Stage Ready with Anti-Kinking Design, Black - Fender Frontman 10G Guitar Amp, 10 Watts, with 2-Year Warranty, 6 Inch Fender Special Design Speaker, 5.75Dx10.25Wx11H Inches --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/621733024-fender-squier-stratocaster-beginner-electric-guitar-matte-black](https://www.desertcart.us/products/621733024-fender-squier-stratocaster-beginner-electric-guitar-matte-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-01*