I agree with Russ Squiers can be great value at a low price. But the only thing I would suggest is it is worth paying more for a Squier with Seymour Duncan pickups because they are much better sounding than the cheap Fender pickups. A Squier with Seymour Duncans is a great guitar. But I would try to find one in a store I can play first rather than buying one online. I have played some Squiers that have fret ends that really need filing back to the edge of the neck. But that is quite a job to have to do.