Fender Squier Debut Telecaster Beginner Electric Guitar, Dakota Red

This guitar is much better than you would expect for the price. It looks and sounds great. It's easy to play right out of the box. I prefer it to other more expensive guitars that I own. It's not just for beginners. I reach for it more often than any other guitar that I have. And it sounds like a Tele should.

Was on the fence about this squier Tele or a firefly, firefly was more $$$$ and a great guitar, a real guitar player will understand this, I really didn't need another guitar, but I didn't have a telecaster in my Collection, 50 years of playing I've played and Collected just about every brand cheap and expensive and this isn't my first Fender Squier, anyway after extensive research bought this in Sea foam green, it arrived over night, let it sit a day before doing any set up adjustments, to my surprise it didn't need anything but low E saddle set up a bit, frets good, fretboard dark and pretty wood (oiled anyway) nut cut good (plastic of course) body and paint perfect no dents dings etc.... Neck had some rough spots, about 5mins with a Scotch Brite pad, Smooth as silk, tuners staying in tune after a beating, (upgrade later) sounds great, bridge PU 👍, neck PU seems a little low Volume and muddy, but ok, for the money you can't go wrong ( Your experience may differ) I got lucky received a really good one and it's Matte finish is pretty, looks great in the collection, honestly was getting it to mod if I had to, but at this point I don't see that happening, but a great Platform to do so, for the money, WOW !!!!! a beginner/expert will be satisfied with the sound and Play ability, just don't be a Guitar snob, those days are over, we've all seen these days especially cheap guitars sound and look great as some we've paid lots of $$$$$ for, let's face it, it's all about sound and play ability that's what will keep a player Interested, not brand names. I would recommend this for any level of player, my main purpose was getting something to take outside and take to friends to jam and not worry about a expensive guitar getting wrecked after a few drinks and letting friends play after a few, we players all know that feeling of babysitting our expensive equipment and friends on a jam night and drinks. Hope you get a good one like I did, very satisfied with my purchase.

The guitar came fully set up, great build, no adjustments needed other than tuning. It’s a great contrast in sound to my Les Paul with its lighter, more precise and twangy sound. The color is quite a bit more pale than I expected however it still looks great. If you’re looking for a beginner guitar, or just an entry level telecaster with a great sound, you really can’t beat this price and quality!

Fun guitar. Sounds pretty decent. Everything works. The nut slots aren't cut that well and it could use a set-up. The sunburst finish looks nice. Mine had a chip, but it was so cheap I'm not too bothered. The fretboard feels really dry. My Debut Strat is the same. It needs some breaking in. I suspect it will all feel much better after a few months of steady playing.

This guitar is worthy of any player, of any skill level. Very high quality, sound great, and looks gorgeous. If you buy one I advise changing the strings right away and recondition the fretboard and you will have a first class instrument at a very affordable price! Buy it now before they run out.

Prime day sale for $115. It’s a beautiful, lightweight guitar with a fantastic, petite neck that is so easy to play. The second thing I did after basic setup was to remove all the internal components and I replaced the pickups, all new controls, switch, volume, tone, capacitor, etc., added high-quality tuners and brass saddle bridge and this thing rocks. I used Banworks pickups. Buy this guitar and build your own, you won’t regret it.

I picked up the Fender Squier Debut Series Telecaster as part of a simple, affordable setup, and it has easily exceeded my expectations. This guitar delivers exactly what you want from a Telecaster: clear, bright tones with plenty of bite, plus a surprisingly warm and usable neck pickup. Whether I’m playing rhythm, simple lead lines, or demonstrating techniques for students, the Tele cuts through cleanly and responds well to dynamics. The neck feels comfortable and playable right out of the box—great for beginners, but not limiting for more experienced players. Tuning stability has been solid, and with a quick string change and basic setup, it plays far better than its price would suggest. What impressed me most is how practical this guitar is. It works well clean, takes pedals nicely, and handles overdrive without getting harsh. I use it regularly for lessons and practice, and it’s become my go-to rhythm guitar. For anyone looking for an affordable, straightforward Telecaster that still captures the classic Fender feel, the Squier Debut Series Telecaster is an excellent choice. It’s proof that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a guitar that’s fun, reliable, and inspiring to play. Highly recommended.

The good is it is inexpensive, it looks good and once set up it plays ok and sounds good. Now for the bad, unless you are looking for a project guitar, have the ability to experiment with and modify do not purchase. The frets were fairly level with one high. The fret ends were chopped and not rounded. Caution the ends will cut you! The bottoms stick out past the fretboard. This makes it hard to smooth them without marking the wood unless you remove the frets. The strings were cheap along with the plastic nut. It took several hours to set it up and make it playable. The tuning heads quality rate poor at best. I bought two for a music concert raffle, proceeds going to the US veterans. They will be playable and safe when I am finished before they are donated. I am very surprised that Fender endorses these guitars. If you don’t have the ability to modify and work on them, then do your self a favor and spend the money on a better quality guitar.

Very good guitar

Sorprendente esta Telecaster Debut de Squier. Es muy bonita con este color Verde Espuma brillante y llamativo. Es muy ligera en comparación con otras Telecasters, tiene un brazo delgado y suave al tacto y un diapasón que se siente muy rápido con unos trastes bien pulidos. Los bordes de los trastes están un poco salidos pero esto es normal por los cambios de temperatura y se corrige fácilmente. El sonido también es bueno, con una cualidad metálica y algo abrasiva en la pastilla del puente y el balance con la pastilla del brazo, más grave y profunda. Timbres clásicos de una verdadera Telecaster.

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I have owned a Squier Strat for about 38yrs, learned on it, gigged on it, recorded with it, and its still going strong, so when I decided time to get a telecaster, tried some Fender and Squier in store but nothing impressed, neck to thick, sound too weak, just felt wrong, then I saw these ! at this price whats to lose ? worst case , return it and carry on looking. Well it arrived, unboxed, examined and tested, here are the pro's and cons. PRO'S:- 1. Very cheap, in other guitars a con. 2. Light weight, thin body so no shoulder ache. 3. SATIN finish to body and neck so no sticky poly when warm. 4. Machine heads tune nicely. 5. Holds tuning once strings changed (as any guitarist does on a new guitar) and stretched. 6. mine arrived intonated and set up sweet. pickups are fine for purpose , ceramics, may change later but no rush. 7. Playability is good enough that I wouldnt think twice over gigging and ideal for learner. 8 . quality and build are above its price point. 9. tuners and saddles are unbranded but work. CONS :- 1. replacement scratch boards not available ( I wanted a black plate on my black guitar) . 2. saddles and tuners unbranded, may swap for fender ones down the line. Yes I know if branded tuners are important Ineed to buy a Fender tele , but with fenders starting at £700 + and the chancellor taxing more and more, I think spending £120 for this, plus £120 for fender tuners and Saddles resulting in a great guitar equal to a basic £700 fender tele for a third the price is a no brainer, but even un tweeked this is a beauty.

The product packaging was decent, good 👍🏼 but the guitar had a slight dent at the back of the body. Which made no problem as such. Hence 1 star less for that and I am not changing the guitar for that reason to avoid the extra hassle. Otherwise the guitar is nice. Gonna use it in my production works. Sound quality wise it has the twangy vibe as the fender telecasters. Rigid as a rock. Well built, so value for money product.