I assume that for the time being, this will be an only guitar? Clearly, then, versatility is the name of the game. (‘Standard’ SSS = since coil x 3) Strats are great for being strats but won’t give you an enormous range. Teles are a bit more versatile, and a tele with a normal bridge + humbucker in the neck will be even better in that respect.
Thanks for the tips. I’ve always preferred the look of a Tele so that’s a bonus. Yes it’ll be an only guitar and while I can’t justify anything expensive I like to get nice things and keep them forever.
I really like that 70’s one as well.
Fender just launched a range of contemporary Squiers yesterday. The Tele is lovely
That’s what I’m looking at. That pic I posted is the gunmetal version but the white looks very nice as well.
I think it’s between that and the Classic Vibe 50’s in butterscotch. They’re both £303.
I’ll probably buy a Fender amp eventually because the student discount makes them the obvious choice. I don’t need one yet, I’ll play through the iRig and Amplitube until I start getting up to speed.
It’s all going to sound tragic to begin with anyway!