Why is almost no one talking ab how incredibly good he is at guitar, your amazing bro
@froilanbas759
Жыл бұрын
It's the chickichicki for me. To good.
@rickoakes5612
Жыл бұрын
Yes..the.first time I heard this guy...I was blown away ...he's amazing guitarist
@JohnZ_
6 ай бұрын
because its a comparison of guitars not a talent showcase
@rafaelzengo5534
2 жыл бұрын
Very clear, fair comparison. That`s true, there seems to be so many different versions of these models over the years. I had an Affinity Squier a long time ago (2006-ish), it was very similar to your Bullet one - white, rosewood, ceramics, one ply pickguard, trapezoid tuners. But it had a tremolo, and the body was full thickness. It also had 22 frets. It was a very cool guitar, wish I'd kept it.
@JohanJoosLaur
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly ! I remember playing a red Affinity with maple fretboard like 10-13 years ago or something, wasn't mine though just played it a couple times...even though my playing/influences changed a lot since then obviously, I do remember the neck being a bit more chunky and the full thickness body. I really wonder what make them that much more expensive than the Bullet nowadays though ? Even just a full thickness body could be a nice "upgrade". The thinner body definitely don't bother me on the Bullet as I feel it resonating when I'm playing, I feel there's enough to serve the guitar (if that makes sense). On this Affinity it's the complete opposite, I don't "feel" it much. Really wonder if mine was just a not so great one, it happens !
@lenduckworth99
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely comes down to that string spacing for me and on that the bullet always wins for feeling more strat like. Both guitars in my experience need a few mods anyway.
@jankowalski6338
2 жыл бұрын
they have the same nut width and string spacing now.
@flyrecorder
2 жыл бұрын
My 2000 bullet strat hardtail has a Thin body and neck (something like ibanez). Super Light weight guitar!! I love it !!! i can Play it hours and hours standing without break my back, feel uncomfortable or tired. Can't play full body strats anymore.
@jordanfender3085
2 жыл бұрын
I have one of those too! Mine is a 2001 IS02 and it exactly everything you described and i couldn’t believe that how well it resonates and sounds acoustically… it really breaks the myth that weight is needed for resonance and a fuller sound
@ericr7367
2 жыл бұрын
Ditto here man, mine is a '00 Indonesian, hardtail fankly it's the neck, fast, accurate and just gorgeous with birdseye & a light flame with rosewood, I call her the 'resonator' simply one of the most lively axxes I've ever owned, a pleasure and inspiring everytime I jack in, did the usual improvements myself and a couple of custom touchs to make her truely mine and the best part.. She was FrEe ! 🎸🤣
@BukanIbuMu
11 ай бұрын
Is it true that bullet neck warp and twist easily?
@pablorustic4115
Ай бұрын
Hola ,es. Cierto que es bastante delgado, y en corcondancia menos firme, pero si sabes cuidar y guardar tu guitarra durará más de lo que esperas, un saludo@@BukanIbuMu
@chrispygingerpie
2 жыл бұрын
I got a bullet last week and felt the basic playability was decent enough to spend the same amount I paid for it again on mods lol. I like that it’s slightly thinner and the neck is very comfortable.
@paawanshrestha
5 ай бұрын
What mods did you do?
@chrispygingerpie
5 ай бұрын
@@paawanshrestha I drilled through the body and got a new bridge to make it string through, new pickups and tuners.
@pmrparts
4 ай бұрын
I currently own 2 Bullet and 1 Sonic Strats. I sold my Affinity Strat a few years ago because I didn’t like it. All of my Squier Strats, 5 total, were made in Indonesia. They do a great job. They aren’t great guitars but they are good and good enough to gig with.
@danielrostrooscuromusica4314
2 жыл бұрын
For some reason, I liked much more the Affinity sound
@jeff.vasconcellos
2 жыл бұрын
I do agree with you about the neck. I also prefer the bullet one (a bit more chunky). I played in couple affinity models and I found both very different even being the same model. If I'd like to upgrade I'd buy the Bullet model. Nice vídeo, Johan
@JohanJoosLaur
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff ! Yeah I'd expect even in the same series 2 guitars (like two Affinity) would be quite different. Especially since I feel like there has been SO many "variations" of these ? I remember the Affinity from 10-15 years ago wasn't like the ones that are selling today at all...neck profile, the finish, the pickups/electronics, etc...seems like there has been improvements/adjustments (or not, depending on where you sit aha) every two years or so ?
@jeff.vasconcellos
2 жыл бұрын
@@JohanJoosLaur I do agree about the improvements from few years ago. I guess in the last years the market of budget guitars increased a lot and the Squier needs to improve. Did you try the Squier classic vibe? I tried a Telecaster model and I did like it....maybe a good copy.
@JohanJoosLaur
2 жыл бұрын
@@jeff.vasconcellos I had one ! The CV50 Tele, kept it for two years before finding my Vintage Modified Strat. Really loved it except the neck on mine was SO thin...that's why I had to sell it, or else I'd have kept it. Strangely I read a lot (and Jason confirmed a few days ago) that these CV50 Teles can have a much bigger neck than the one I had...all depends on which guitar you buy I guess aha !
@CitizenSoldier500
2 жыл бұрын
i have both and prefer the bullet ht, it needed a little work on the frets but the pickups sound better to me, the neck on the affinity needed less work on the fret edges. i have the indonesian affinity and i believe it has the wider nut [42mm] like the bullet. the bridge saddle adjustment screws on the bullet are crap but it stays in tune better than the affinity even without the tremolo bar. the bullet did need a bit of fret leveling and the affinity did not and the nut was also low on 2 strings [nothing a little baking soda and superglue can't resolve] but theres something about the bullet i just like better, after the little extra work to it, i actually play it more than my mexican strat which is a fine instrument right out of the box
@sethdel5337
Жыл бұрын
I play gibson mostly. Dont you think the bullet is just easier to bend on with the hardtail? Of course the strings are slightly tighter on the affinity, and resonate differently. Tough choice
@pablorustic4115
Жыл бұрын
A mí me pasa igual, creo que es por su ligereza y comodidad, la bullet es un encanto,saludos
@aidynkozhaniy954
2 жыл бұрын
On my opinion Affinity series is more comfortable(I have this one). Of course somewhere it have a flaw compared with Bullet series. But I like you view about both of them. it's a matter of everyone's taste. Good luck
@markhamm6826
2 жыл бұрын
You are a great player Sir.
@JohanJoosLaur
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mark ! Very kind !
@stuart2816
2 жыл бұрын
Great review...great player. I've just aquired a s/h bullet which was in parts and now putting back together. It's a China made 1994 model and seems great to me with full thickness body. (Not sure of wood type but feels like quality). Thanks for the review!
@paulcowart3174
2 жыл бұрын
Probably basswood but yours being older might be alder Basswood w a maple cap is even better Actually EVH Ernie Ball guitars are basswood w a maple cap Nice and light w excellent tone
@jimcamp2423
Жыл бұрын
I have the Bullet & Affinity in SSS. I play the Bullet more, I prefer the Bullet. The Affinity was more a matter of FOMO on the Tremolo. So I have & will keep both because HT vs Tremolo is about the only difference when it comes to the 2 guitars. I will add I swapped out the Zinc Alloy trem bock on the Affinity, which makes it feel more like the full body Squier SSS Trem Strats. And the other difference is the Bullet is a gloss polyurethane neck vs the matte finish on the Affinity. I don't prefer either neck finish though like others dislike the gloss polyurethane for it's stickier feel for sweaty or more humid environments. I play in a stable house for 45-55% RH in FL, USA. I don't sweat enough for a gloss vs matte finish to matter. The nut is slightly narrower on my 2005 Bullet, but that is a matter of hundredths of an inch/fractions of a mm and neither seem to be exactly 42 mm or obviously 43 mm. I think if one is buying the Strat as a beginner, the HT is going to be that lighter Tele like experience. But I can also see why one would want the Tremolo, because if they ever need the Tremolo, want to learn how to set one up & use it, that's the same guitar with that next step of growth. Let's face it to. Only 1 iconic artist is associated with the HT, Robert Cray, the Tremolo Strat is what we're all used to visually perceive as a Strat for Rock, Country, Surf, Blues even. The list of Tremolo Strat artists is just a never ending list of names. I can see someone wanting to go to the next level of Squire for a Tremolo for the full thickness body. I think Fender/Squier has realized that the Bullet & Affinity are better unified as a single product line. That is the new Sonic thinner body and then offer a HT version, a Tremolo version with all the different pickup combinations & price them closer to the Affinity pricing. Also think that Sonic is a 2023, Corporate move away from the "Bullet", because of the association with guns and the target market of beginner guitarists being quite often children. Squier execs probably feel they can no longer be tone deaf to social issues. Anyway, the Bullet was named that because of the Bullet shaped truss rod nut. The Squier simply doesn't have a Bullet shaped truss rod nut. I mean if Fender were to change names for their amps, Black Face vs Silver Face is another place to start, but maybe that's more the consumer that identifies pre-CBS vs CBS era amps as Black Face or Silver Face, like the headstock sizes & shapes.
@oficinadomarcheto
Жыл бұрын
Affinity pickups are rated around 5-6 kohm and bullet at 3-4 kohm
@breathingtube
2 жыл бұрын
Nice cross fades between guitars. I have a white Squier full body Strat but not the affinity or bullet. It has a slightly chunky neck. But I like it
@JohanJoosLaur
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks John ! Ohh awesome !! ...don't tell me it's a Vintage Modified series ? These are my fav' 😉😂 Is it an old one maybe ?
@davidharvey8812
2 жыл бұрын
You have awesome Rhythm when playing funk tones !!! 👍🏼
@victorboucher675
Жыл бұрын
I only want/have "hard tails" so I bought a Bullet. I would caution to buy local, and check it in person. Out of 4 budget (sub $400) guitars, It is the one I grab most. Great video, thank you.
@Spidr-Man
Жыл бұрын
What does "hard tail" mean?
@ahmeteren4016
10 ай бұрын
@@Spidr-Mandoesnt has a tremolo arm thing
@isaacthakur7780
2 жыл бұрын
I own the squier affinity sss. It plays well. But had to adjust the bridge saddles to correct the intonation and fret buzz. And had to add one more spring to the bridge for the tremolo
@kin4351
Жыл бұрын
Great playing, thanks for the demo
@markseverson3358
7 ай бұрын
Affinity are great mod platforms , great playing bro !
@PlouplePoupi
2 жыл бұрын
Team bullet ! J’ai adoré ce que tu as joué pour la démo, merci !👍🏼🍒
@JohanJoosLaur
2 жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup Poupi ! J'espère que tu vas bien ! 🙏🍇
@PlouplePoupi
2 жыл бұрын
@@JohanJoosLaur mais oui, je vais très bien merci beaucoup 😉🍒
@kestutisbagusauskas8323
11 ай бұрын
The middle pickup on the affinity definitely sounds better than the bullet, with the bridge and middle I couldn''t pick any difference
@rogerioserra9912
2 жыл бұрын
Muito obrigado pelo vídeo! Excelente! Vou de Bullet, sem dúvida! Bends!
@JohanJoosLaur
2 жыл бұрын
Muito obrigado Rogério ! Sorry my português is terrible ahaha, but thank you for the kind words and you really can't go wrong with the Bullet for sure ! Such a great guitar, especially for the money !
@uselessmeatball1745
Жыл бұрын
Here I am thinking I should've bought the Affinity instead but now after watching this I'm convinced the store sent me an Affinity instead of the Bullet I ordered 😅
@GameFirst
7 ай бұрын
thumb for brave and honest review.
@vedranvranic3448
Жыл бұрын
Very nice playing!!
@christopherwatkins9729
Жыл бұрын
Hi Di Hi... The HSS BulletStrat wins for me... Not a great differance ?? but the BulletStrat has more dynamics / harmonics... and "Tones" wins the Day ! (possibly reasons are hidden in ALL the small details) ?????????????????
@silvergitsurfer
Жыл бұрын
Both of the guitars in this review are now discontinued and replaced with all new Affinity and Sonic Stratocasters
@thomash4447
10 ай бұрын
True, but you can still find new Bullets......just got another one from GC for 149 bucks.
@barriehercock8612
9 ай бұрын
I've got the new affinity and the bullet strat, the new affinity is alot better than the bullet, didn't like my 2019 affinity telecaster with the40mm narrow nut my two strats are 42mm and feel more comfortable to play with my fat fingwrslol
@fabianoveras2037
2 жыл бұрын
where is the Squier Vintage Modified?? I miss her so much here on the channel :(
@uptownphotography
Жыл бұрын
Nice comparison. Thanks.... Phil NYC/Jersey Shore Area
@Guitarraeficaztutorialesytabs
Жыл бұрын
Unfair comparison, with that playing both sound like Fenders!
@j7cc
10 ай бұрын
Thanks. ✌️🎸🎶
@jaggermedina
2 жыл бұрын
Le sentí mejor tono a la Affinity
@mok3734
2 жыл бұрын
Currently,i have a cheap 50$ guitar,planning to get a proper beginner guitar,so affinity or bullet?
@andrevr8317
Жыл бұрын
Affinity all the way bro
@victorboucher675
Жыл бұрын
Yamaha PAC 112J And, try before you buy.
@multimedia.404
Жыл бұрын
Bullet stratocaster
@carpathus
7 ай бұрын
I play my Bullet more than my Fender. Weird. Cheers!
@sapnillimbu3807
Жыл бұрын
How to know bullet and affinity difference ?
@lucy4136
Жыл бұрын
merci!
@dragtr0n
2 жыл бұрын
i thought bullet strat neck was thinner
@paulcowart3174
2 жыл бұрын
My Bullet has a 65 style C profile
@seanharris4887
Жыл бұрын
So why are the affinity more expensive?
@stevepelham9010
2 жыл бұрын
I got the hardtail Bullet FSR (Fender Special Run). Pretty much the same guitar as your Affinity, neck, pups, tuners, etc.. The best guitar for an long time, very well made, good parts. Bute there was one issue, the frets are bad, RAW i would say. That is the true cost cutting part in the deal. The Bullet stands in the lowest legaue so things in overall are expected to be a bit worse. Bullet stands as very affordable (more things to fix) so therefore I avoided the Bullet.
@hardiwiranata6786
2 жыл бұрын
So should i go for affinity or bullet for my first electric guitar?
@ahmadhassounmusic6053
2 жыл бұрын
Bullet HSS strat
@indiamalwa
2 жыл бұрын
Squier Bullet
@ahmeteren4016
10 ай бұрын
@@ahmadhassounmusic6053iwant to buy sss, isnt it good?
@leighsayers2628
7 ай бұрын
Affinity
@MrWins11
2 жыл бұрын
Hi what gauge of strings u had on the guitars?
@sleepinbed
2 жыл бұрын
With the Affinity, you're really just paying for the name. There is literally nothing worth about this line. For an entire $70 to $150 more (depending on the region you live in), you get: Ceramic pickups..again. Why? Wood: likely just the same. Tuners are still quite bad, everything's the same really. The one and only difference I find between the two are the pots - the affinity has way better ones than the bullet. Does this always translate into better sound? No, not at all, but it can. For something personal, in my hands, bullets just feel...better. Don't pay for the name, guys. Another thing I'd like to mention, considering you're likely here to weight your options on budget guitars, is Harley Benton. If you're looking at these two strats, consider checking out their ST-70. It has actual Alnico pickups, not these ceramic ones, the neck is miles ahead, and iirc the guitar has a standard strat body, which for some reason the Affinity/Bullet series does not??? This comes into play the most when it comes to personal preference and upgrading/changing parts - speaking of which, neither the Bullet nor the Affinity have a quad wired humbucker, which means *you'll need an entirely new pickup for coil splitting*.
@ThatBassline
Жыл бұрын
But Harley Benton has 12 inch radius fretboards.
@General934
2 жыл бұрын
Акцент лютый
@harryballsonya4347
10 ай бұрын
neither..if you are going to buy a guitar made in china..get a Chibson
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