Customer Reviews for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
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Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Model: 0285000006
SKU: 9952217
UPC: 717669931728
Starcaster® Strat® electric guitar packs are an ideal choice for any beginning guitarist. You get fantastic features - at a price that can't be beat - that'll have the budding guitarist in your house rockin' in no time.
Average Customer Rating:
4.4
out of 5
(25 Reviews) 25
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92% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Review 1 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Great guitar for beginners
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
5.0
Craftsmanship
5.0
What's great about it: A good start up set
What's not so great: Might not fulfill requirements for advanced guitar players
The bundle of the guitar with the amp is perfect for someone that is trying to learn and don't want to spend a lot of money. It's a good starters kit, eventually you might want to upgrade to better equipment, but if you are starting to learn this is just fine. Like any guitar, you will have make sure is in tune every time you use it, but I think this guitar goes out of tune more often than not, specially if you don't use it for a couple of days. I'm no expert, so maybe that is a normal thing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 2 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
good guitar for starting
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
4.0
Craftsmanship
4.0
What's great about it: great bang for thebuck
What's not so great: the amp could be better
It is a good, inexpensive substitute for the money. It sounds good (but it's not a Les Paul.) The amp could be better, but reasonably good for the price. It is a good starter guitar.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
I have to do some work after i got this..
Customer Rating
3.0
What's great about it: For learners its ok..
What's not so great: If you are a professional I know you wont buy it..
The frets were sharp. it was little not cleaned up so i had to really really clean. The amp is ok but has some static as usual.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 4 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Good value for starter
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: Drew808
on 02/02/2012
How much can you grumble about a nice looking guitar w. Amp on sale for less than a hundred bucks. It is a entry level guitar at great price. Dont expect it to sound like ones used by serious musicians n you would be happy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
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Review 5 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Craftsmanship Sucks
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: Skrillllla
from Joplin
on 01/27/2012
Value for Price
3.0
Sound Quality
1.0
Durability
1.0
Craftsmanship
1.0
What's not so great: Craftmanship
I thought it was just me but i took the guitar to a music shop and they told me the neck was warped.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
-2points
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Review 6 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Excellent instrument - Beginner to Midlevel
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
4.0
Craftsmanship
5.0
What's great about it: Fender quality
What's not so great: Nothing - Was as advertised and expected, no surprises
Bought this unit as a package deal on sale for $99.99 with free shipping. Nice instrument on the low end of the Fender spectrum, but none the less great for practice and playing. Amplifier is good for same! Action on the guitar is Fender guality all the way. Came with strap, extra strings, pick, and connection cable. All were acceptable and usable. Would definitely recommend this product!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+9points
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Review 7 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Great first guitar!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
5.0
Craftsmanship
5.0
What's great about it: Price, and good quility
For the money you can't beat this package deal. I use it to play RockSmith, and no problems yet!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
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Review 8 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Great buy!
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
5.0
Craftsmanship
4.0
What's great about it: Excellent for the price.
What's not so great: Rough frets and less than satisfactory action.
I got it on sale for $99.99 and for the price, it's unbeatable.....hard to believe they can sell it at this price. I'm only an intermediate guitar player, at best, but still love to play. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is 1) the frets are a little rough and 2) the action is a little high and I'm having trouble adjusting it to me liking. Again, for the price, you can not go wrong with this guitar.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
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Review 9 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
LOve Love Love
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
5.0
Craftsmanship
5.0
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Nothing
I bought this for my husband and he loves it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
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Review 10 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Mr
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: jrbell62
from florence sc
on 01/18/2012
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
4.0
Craftsmanship
5.0
This is a great guitar for a beginner.
i added a line 6 amp spider iv 15 watt awesome
i added a line 6 amp spider iv 15 watt awesome
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Review 11 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Best bang for the buck!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
5.0
Craftsmanship
5.0
What's great about it: Great quality/value and includes 2 free lessons!
What's not so great: Kit needs gig bag, tuner and stand.
Bought this for my grandson for Christmas. I play bass so had to do a bit of research for the guitar. I was tempted by the Gibson kit for a few bucks less, but based on reviews online and from salesmen at Best Buy as well as local guitar shops bought this one. I have found no problems with it and think it was an exceptional buy. The only downside is it makes me wonder if my bass was actually worth the $1300 price tag I paid;( If this is a first guitar you will need a gig bag if you plan to take it anywhere, a tuner and a stand (sold separately), but it is a very good bargain nonetheless.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
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Review 12 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
This is a great guitar for a beginner.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Bowlegs
from Memphis, TN
on 01/17/2012
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
5.0
Craftsmanship
5.0
What's great about it: This product has good sound quality.
My son is really enjoying this guitar. The amp has great sound and the guitar is easy to manage.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
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Review 13 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
it's alright for the money
Customer Rating
3.0
Value for Price
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
4.0
Craftsmanship
4.0
What's great about it: it's an okay guitar for the money
What's not so great: again the guitar will not saty in tune
for the price not bad the worst thing about it
it will not stay in tune no matter what you do
i bought a set of dimarzio strings which i think
are one of the best and that did not even help
don't no what else to do otherwise not a bad guitar for the money
it will not stay in tune no matter what you do
i bought a set of dimarzio strings which i think
are one of the best and that did not even help
don't no what else to do otherwise not a bad guitar for the money
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 14 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Value and Quality
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: rjkardo
from Houston
on 01/05/2012
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
5.0
Craftsmanship
5.0
What's great about it: Price, style, sound and quality
What's not so great: Volume does not go up to 11
I saw the row of guitars for sale at Best Buy a few weeks ago and it got me thinking about learning to play. Though I have always loved music, I never made the effort to learn an instrument. But the guitars stayed in my mind, and so I decided to begin pricing them with the intent to buy one eventually. The guitars I saw at BB were acoustic ones for about $99 and electric ones for $190. My thoughts were that though I could get the acoustic, I have always wanted an electric.
I priced them on a few sites, and then came back to BB and saw these Fender's on sale for $99. I did a bit of research on them and read the reviews here and on other sites; all of which said that this was an excellent beginners guitar and that it was well worth the money at almost $200. For $99 it is an excellent bargain.
I was able to find one at a BB near my house (my second BB, the first did an inventory search and found that the other store still had 3, even though the website said they had none)
I bought the guitar for me and a Yamaha keyboard for my wife and brought them home. The first thing I noticed was what appeared to be scratches in the pick-guard area (white area) of the guitar. I was about to return it to BB when my wife noticed that there is a plastic strip coating the pick guard as protection. Remove that and the guitar is perfect.
The amp is small and light, but produces a nice sound. I was able to find a tuning guide on YouTube and tuning the guitar was rather easy, much simpler than I thought. The guitar is light and comfortable to hold, but surprisingly sturdy.
All in all, this is a 'can't lose' situation with this purchase.
The price is incredible, and the guitar is really very nice.
Other than the plastic protective sheet, there were no flaws or scratches on it and other than a quick tuning it was ready to play out the box.
The price is incredible, and the guitar is really very nice.
Other than the plastic protective sheet, there were no flaws or scratches on it and other than a quick tuning it was ready to play out the box.
The extra's are 3 picks, a strap, some hex/allen wrenches for possible tightening (not needed on my guitar) and an extra set of strings.
All in all, I am very happy with my purchase. For anyone, this appears to be a good buy and for a beginner this is a fantastic bargain.
Seriously, everything you need to get started playing an electric guitar for $99? This is amazing.
Seriously, everything you need to get started playing an electric guitar for $99? This is amazing.
For anyone reading this far, the comment about the volume going up to 11 is a joke from the movie "Spinal Tap".
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
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Review 15 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Fantasatic Deal for a Great Guitar
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: JV814
from Central, PA
on 12/03/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
5.0
Craftsmanship
5.0
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What's great about it: Excellent Brand, Well-Built, Full Package, Unbeaable price
What's not so great: I wish I would have bougt a few more.
I've been "learning" how to play the guitar for 30 years (since I was about 12). I forgot all I learned about notes once I learned about "The Three Chords." That being said; I qualify myself as a "beginner." However, I have owned a few acoustics, an electric, and one electric bass over the years - all of which were eventually pawned to pay the rent, or were "Townsenized" into a wall at frat parties. Now that I'm "aged," I've been looking for a new electric guitar, but wanted to balance the impulse to overspend with the wisdom of knowing that (with guitars) - there are reasons why some brands are more well known than others. That being said: When I found this deal - I couldn't pass it up. First: It's a Fender. Sure, not a David Gilmour Signature edition (MSRP: about $5k), but it is a full-sized, solid-feeling instrument (better than anything previously owned, and MORE than good enough for what I was looking for. I bought it online (since it was about 2am), and picked it up in the store the next morning (all aspects of the transaction were smooth as usual with BB). It comes with all you need to get started (strings factory-wound, plus an extra set), a few picks, a strap, cable, and an SP-10 amp (which is not only loud enough to annoy your spouse; it also has a respectable sound for a "Practice Amp" (BTW - it also has a headphone port so you can re-kindle that Tinnitus without annoying others). I would have paid at least $200 just for the guitar (even if it was from a re-seller), but with the combination of catching it on a "Featured Special," along with a forgotten RZ coupon, plus a $11.37 balance on a BB Gift card - I ended up getting a whole starter kit for less that the cheapest electric (of just about any brand...from any shop) that I could have hoped for. If you're looking for either a quality "starter" guitar, or a respectable 2nd so that you can keep your "Special Edition" model under glass - look no further and get this package while you can (if you still cal). It is well worth 5-stars all-around...except the value-price star - which is 5+. (NOTE: There is some info on Wikipedia relating to this line. It helps with historical info, but (IMHO) may lead you to believe that it is of lesser value. This is an excellent offer from Best Buy.)
I would recommend this to a friend!
+19points
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Review 16 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Great guitar for the beginner
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: JP2011
from Harrisburg, PA
on 11/23/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
5.0
Craftsmanship
5.0
What's great about it: Good price, sounds good
Bought this for my hubby for his birthday ... and he really likes it! Sounds good. Good value for the price, especially for the beginner guitar player. Had a problem with the amp cable but called the company and within a week had a new one ... at no cost to us! Very nice customer service!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+15points
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Review 17 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
An Excellent Choice
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: JMJreviews
from Indianapolis, IN
on 07/10/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
5.0
Craftsmanship
5.0
What's great about it: Value and quality
What's not so great: Nothing
Very good quality and sound. All of the controls and features work well.
I researched beginner guitars for quite a while before purchasing; and I typically found good reviews for this package on a couple of on-line sites.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+20points
29out of 38found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Unbeatable Value and an Incredible first choice
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: MobiusMOAB
from Fort Worth, TX
on 06/16/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Durability
5.0
Craftsmanship
4.0
What's great about it: Sound Quality, Value, Quality of the hardware
What's not so great: DIstortion quality, carry strap could be more secure
It has been a long time since I played. I wanted to get back in and have found out that there is a stark difference in quality among entry level guitars. I tried a Gibson (read Maestro) acoustic for my daughter and was not very happy in the quality of the guitar. so when I started looking into Electrics for myself, I looked around a lot. I was wary of this one since everything was inside a box and you couldn't get an idea of what was inside, quality-wise. The reviews were few, but largely impressive. I took a chance.
The guitar was very sharp minus a few flakes of plastic that were not cleaned off during manufacturing, with some soft brushing, the flakes came off easily, though. The guitar was very sleek and shiny. The tonality was very clean and enjoyable. The amp, while a bit underwhelming, did well at producing sound. I tried out the distortion option and was not impressed at all. This could be due to my lack of knowledge, so your results may differ. I am very happy with this guitar and plan to play it for quite sometime. I don't play enough to justify an expensive rig and this is a gem. I would be very surprised if there was a guitar set of this quality at any possible lower price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+38points
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Review 19 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
Glad I believed the reviews - 5 star
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: PJBrewer
from Saint Louis
on 06/15/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
5.0
Craftsmanship
5.0
What's great about it: Easy tune-up, great fret board, almost plays itself.
What's not so great: Doesn't come with a case, but who cares!
Wow! Great action, beautifully made, may be one of the best guitars I have ever owned. Been playing for over 40 years and I am very impressed. It even comes with an amp that kicks! You don't have to be a beginner to love the Fender, Strat Pack, and for the price - incomparable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+26points
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Review 20 for Fender® Starcaster® Strat® Electric Guitar Pack - Black
great starter set up
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Discodee
from chicago,IL
on 01/22/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Durability
4.0
Craftsmanship
5.0
good instrument to get started learning to play. Not to expensive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
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