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Description

The redesigned Squier Bullet Stratocaster Hardtail limited-edition electric guitar features a slim C-shaped maple neck and 21-fret Indian laurel fingerboard for fast, comfortable playing. Its three single-coil Stratocaster pickups produce the unmistakable tone that shaped rock music. Five-way switching provides a versatile range of sounds, from bright and cutting to warm and mellow.

Iconic Fender Sound

The Bullet Strat boasts three single-coil pickups that deliver the classic Fender tone that defined decades of music. Crisp and articulate, these pickups shine through amps and pedals alike with clarity and nuance. Five-way switching lets you access neck, middle and bridge pickups individually, or combine them for even more tonal variety. From Hendrix to Frusciante, the Stratocaster sound is etched into music history. Now you can harness that legendary tone with the Squier Bullet Strat.

Fast, Comfortable Neck

The slim C-shaped maple neck and 21-fret Indian laurel fingerboard provide a fast, low-friction playing experience. Its neck profile is contoured for comfort, while the fingerboard offers smooth playability up and down the fretboard. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, the Bullet Strat's neck will inspire fluid soloing and effortless chording.

Rock-Solid Components

The Bullet Strat features a hardtail bridge for accurate intonation and tuning stability. Upgraded tuning machines keep your strings in tune through demanding performances and practice sessions alike. A durable gloss polyurethane finish protects the alder body and gives the Squier Bullet Strat an eye-catching sparkle. Lake Placid Blue, Red Sparkle and Sea Foam Green finishes are available in limited quantities.

Complete Your Setup

The Bullet Strat comes with everything you need to start playing right out of the box. A gig bag is sold separately. Pick up a cable, tuner and amp or interface, and you'll have a complete setup ready to inspire your creativity. Order the Squier Bullet Stratocaster Hardtail limited-edition electric guitar from Guitar Center today.

Open Box Squier Bullet Stratocaster Hardtail Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Level 2 Red Sparkle 194744756481
Open Box Squier Bullet Stratocaster Hardtail Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Level 2 Red Sparkle 194744756481
Open Box Squier Bullet Stratocaster Hardtail Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Level 2 Red Sparkle 194744756481

Features

  • Gloss-finished solid poplar body
  • 25.5"-scale maple neck, 21-fret laurel fingerboard
  • 3 Squier Stratocaster single-coil pickups, 5-way switch
  • Hardtail bridge, die-cast tuners

Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Double Cutaway
  • Body type: Solid Body
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
  • Material: Laurel
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width/material: 1.65" (42 mm) Plastic
Electronics
  • Configuration: SSS
  • Neck: Proprietary Single Coil
  • Middle: Proprietary Single Coil
  • Bridge: Proprietary Single Coil
  • Control layout: Master volume Individual tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
  • Bridge design: Individual saddle
  • Tailpiece: Hardtail 
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Orientation: Right Handed
  • Country of Origin: Indonesia

Reviews

4.52

60 Reviews

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

A bit of a let down.
A bit of a let down.
A bit of a let down.
A bit of a let down.
Ehhh
Awesome Guitar! Beautiful guitar, easy to play/ great price!
Awesome Guitar! Beautiful guitar, easy to play/ great price!
Awesome Guitar! Beautiful guitar, easy to play/ great price!
Awesome Guitar! Beautiful guitar, easy to play/ great price!
Awesome Guitar! Beautiful guitar, easy to play/ great price!
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Good player for this price.
I would buy this brand again.
Pretty good guitar for the $$
Amazing guitar
Can't put it down!
A great strat by squire(fender) this guitar,made by Cort in
Great Strat! Best bang for the buck. (Red Sparkle FSR)
Great Strat! Best bang for the buck. (Red Sparkle FSR)

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Reviewed as an inexpensive guitar. Good buy for the money.

For the money, this is a great deal. First thing to note is the C neck and normal 42mm nut width vs an Affinity 40.6 and shallowest neck. If you have medium to large hands, the Bullet neck feels better than the Affinity. It is also fine for smaller hands, as not a wide neck at all. I love both my Bullet Strat and Tele necks. The only glaring flaw is that the pickguard is not cut centered. It is about 3/32" off beside the bridge but the bridge and neck are centered. The color is so awesome, I'm replacing the pickguard anyway. Probably Aqua Pearl D'Andrea. The action came set low, but the saddles were not set close to correct, vs my new Bullet Telecaster. Simple to adjust. The tuners are way better than the old "hexed" trapezoids. The truss rod is set for low action already. The satin neck and Laurel fretboard play fast. Frets are polished enough, and as to fret ends, many fretboards shrink in places like our dry Denver. Darrell Braun's YouTube technique for fret ends is dirt cheap. Or if you are into it, get fret files, but I didn't. Foam sanding block and super-fine steel wool. (Painter's tape over pickups or they will actually look like little pups. Fur real! (little iron fur). Fer real! (bad ferric joke) The sharp fret ends are a given, so no ding. I did a very cheap fret finish and slightly rolled the fretboard edges, and conditioned the Indian Laurel fretboard. The ceramic pickups sound fine for an inexpensive guitar. I changed the strings out, but the stock ones are fine if you are a student, etc. However, the protective plastic calls for at least loosening the strings. I wonder how many play this for a while before realizing it is (well-protected) covered with plastic film. I can see why Mike Rutherford likes them. An upgrade makes this guitar suitable for gigging. It plays great. I always prefer 21 frets on Strats, so liking that, too. It is noticeably lighter than my Fender Custom Shop Strat. Two thumbs up say buy it.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Some Scratches on Guitar, Looks Used

The guitar plays nice however it arrived with many scratches on it. It was not pack in it's original box and had bubble wrap around it. I suggest for Guitar Center to improve it's means on storing guitars. It's a bit ridiculous to receive a "new" guitar and it have scratches on it. They should be sold as used and for a cheaper price because it looks like it was used. I may go to another retailer for music gear due to this experience.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing52
  2. Jamming37
  3. Small Venues23
  4. Recording18
  5. School Bands13
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz12
  2. Poor Pick Up2
  3. Craftsmanship1
  4. Poor handling of product1
  5. Sloppy delivery1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice26
  2. Experienced21
  3. Professional Musician9
  4. Child2
Pros
  1. Fun To Play52
  2. Good Feel45
  3. Good Tone41
  4. Good Pick Up29
  5. Solid Electronics24

Reviewed by 60 customers

  • Good for beginners.

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byAdrian

    fromSan Jose, CA

    Had this for a little more than a year and could say it's definitely not the best but that's expected considering the price. But if you're just starting out I'd say give it a try before purchasing an expensive guitar. Overall decent for the price for a new player.

  • Great for the price

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byKevin

    fromNew York

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Got it on sale but awesome for the price people I know who own guitars told me it's really good especially for the price

  • Nice guitar

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJadyn

    fromRockwood TN

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    My son really enjoys this as his first electric guitar and it was a nice addition to his growing guitar collection! His room looks like a mini guitar center !

  • Plays as nice as it looks!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byPaul

    fromSeal Beach Ca

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Played and looked great right out of the box. For the price…nothing better.

  • Last time buying from here

    1

    submitted3 years ago

    byDalvin

    fromOmaha, Ne

    Guitar I got had scratches all on the front, nicked a bit of it during delivery, and there's also tiny dents along the neck. Won't be purchasing from or recommending at all. FIRST and LAST guitar I buy from you guys since packaging is a challenge.

  • A bit of a let down.

    1

    submitted3 years ago

    byDalvin

    fromOmaha. NE

    when received it had scratches all on the body. Even had a nick with multiple small dents on the neck. Keeping since I'm a beginner and this is my first buy. However not doing business with these guys ever if properly packaging product is a challenge. Good luck to anyone else though.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byHawn

    fromundisclosed

    Does this come with a Guitar pick?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the Squier Bullet Stratocaster Hardtail Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Red Sparkle does not include any accessories.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byAna

    fromundisclosed

    Does it come with an amp?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the Squier Bullet Stratocaster doesn't include an amp.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byKJ

    fromSpringfield, Or

    We're the previous generation of fender bullet guitars 24" scale length for beginners with smaller hands?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No. The Bullet has always been full size.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byUh huh

    fromundisclosed

    how thick is the neck

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    Neck Shape "C" Shape Scale Length 25.5" (64.77 cm) Fingerboard Material Indian Laurel Fingerboard Radius 9.5" (241 mm) Number of Frets 21 Fret Size Narrow Tall Nut Width 1.650" (42 mm)

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byAlexa

    fromChicago, il

    What kind of case would I get for this guitar

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Musician's Gear MGMEG Molded ABS Electric Guitar Case

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked bycece

    fromLunenburg, MA

    Does the guitar come with a case?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Case not included