Customer Reviews

Starcaster by Fender Electric Guitar/Amp Package - Sunburst Finish

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4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
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I have this guitar pack and I have to say that the number of negative comments is amazing. I am not sure what people expect for $200.00. No! This is not a $1200.00 dollar American made strat, nor is the $500.00 Mexican made strat. It's a low cost made in China strat.

Regardless of where it was made, I found the workmanship to be very acceptable. The guitar is beautiful and the rosewood fretboard is very nice. The whole guitar has a solid feel. My only real complaint is that the center pickup has an unusually low level output. But there is no way I would return this guitar just because of a single pickup. At worst case I'd just have Fender send a replacement. And Yes! As other reviews have noted, the amp hums a little (especially at higher volumes). But, this has more to with the single coil pickups used in the guitar. If you want humbucker pickups, you're going to pay more. Also the amp is just a small 10W practice amp. It works fine for lower volume practicing. I have fallen in love with mine and play it quietly in the evenings to relax from the world.

I have a family and very little extra money. I am greatful that Fender has provided these low cost kits. It gives me the opportunity to own and relax with a Fender, something that would be questionable with a better (read more expensive) guitar. And, if the kids develop an interest, I won't cry too much if they add a few scratches to it.

Folks need to keep things in perspective. This is a low cost entry level guitar. Understanding those limitations, I highly recommend this kit to anyone just starting out.

This is a very cool looking guitar.my dad got it for me for an early christmas gift, and i love it! sounds very cool,anything from nirvana to metallica.very pleased.the whammy bar doesn't work too well, or that might be me, but every thing it comes with are great, for a ten watt amp, it really kicks and it is loud!!!!! the tuner is ok,but i bought the sparkly black with brown finger board and pearl pick guard, and it looks amazing. way better than the normal black fender.the one i have also comes with headphones and the adapter for the guitar amp head phone slot.also a very cool guitar stand, which i would recommend.very cool guitar for beginers intermediate guitar players who just want a quality guitar to use.also the over drive sounds really cool. so parents who's kids want a guitar, get this.it comes with everything you need to play!

What can't be said about this guitar? For under $200 you get the guitar, amp, strap, travel bag, tuner, stand, picks, extra strings, and beginner lesson dvd. All of it feels very nice and on top of that it sounds excellent. The little practice amp can really shake the windows, I was throughly surprised. This of course is all under $200 and this is because of the quality. This isn't a $1200 Fender and you probably wouldn't be playing in stadiums with this thing but to entertain a group of people you have found the right axe. This also isn't a single body American made Fender, it's manufactured in Asia but don't tell anybody else that. Would make a perfect gift for a beginning guitarist. I have been playing acoustically for a year now and this is my first electric and I couldn't be any happier.

My wife picked this up for me to get me back into playing the guitar after a decade in dormancy. For the price it isn't bad at all. Mea Culpa: Everything the complainers say is true. The frets are sharp and it's tough to keep it in tune. It's made in China, do the math. But you know what, you get what you pay for. This is not a performance instrument. This is the perfect low-risk purchase for beginners and players like me that are ready to get their playing chops back. Reviewers will tell you if you want the true experience, spend a little more. Parents (weary that it'll go into the closet after two or three plays) don't want to hear that. Price is everything in these tough economic times. The quality is totally acceptable for the entry price. If you as a beginner are discouraged that it doesn't play like a $1000 Strat (if you know the difference to begin with), you don't want to learn bad enough and your money is best spent on something else.

Fender's newer, entry level Starcasters are an excellent choice for beginners. Well made with good features at a reasonable price. Don't be mislead by biased reviewers who most likely own small guitar shops and want you to spend 3 or 4 times the cost at their business. This guitar is a fine pick. A+!

Do get this from Sams, much cheaper. This is a great deal for the price and the quality is fantastic. I would recommend reading the wikipedia article on the Starcaster by Fender to better understand the type of guitar you are looking at.

For the money you will be hard pressed to beat this. The guitar is extremely comfortable, its not too heavy and the neck feels nice. This was actually my first guitar, I've now had it for over 3 years, and I still play it almost as much as my Gibson Explorer. The only complaints I have are that the pickups could be better, the tuning machines aren't the best, and the tremelo is rather crude, but other than that its a great guitar. The amp itself isn't bad either. It is a very spirited little practice amp and the overdrive gives it a pretty cool sound. You will eventually want something different though. The only other complaints I had are the strap is very cheap (the ends stretched out rather quickly) and the tuner is pretty much garbage, but for a little over $150 this is truly a great buy whether you are just starting out, or want something cheap to just mod or mess around with.

Excellent product as used to be from Fender. Even when it's made in China, the quality of materials are superb, sound and accessories complete the package for more than a starter or beginner player.
Highly recommended as first or trained player guitar.

This items comes with everything you need to start playing the guitar. In other store this guitar is over $200 just for the guitar alone. With this you get the amp, guitar, case, guitar picks need I say more. My daughter loved it for her birthday. I will have to buy another one by Christmas for my son.

I had a great experience with the customer service. Thanks for all of your concerns and helping me as best possible.