What is the difference between Fender and Squier guitars?

1. Is Squier and Fender the same?
2. What's the difference between a Squier Fender and a Stratocaster?
3. Is Squier a Fender brand?

Is Squier and Fender the same?

To put it simply, Squier offer budget versions of Fender guitars. Squier was acquired by Fender in 1965 and started producing cheaper Strats, Teles and more in the 80s. ... Another difference between Fender and Squier is where they're made.

What's the difference between a Squier Fender and a Stratocaster?

Fender, being a more premium brand, of course uses higher quality materials to craft their guitars than Squier does. For example, American made Fender Stratocasters usually have alder bodies, however, Squier Strats are usually made out of basswood, particularly the entry-level ones.

Is Squier a Fender brand?

Under the Squier brand, Fender makes less expensive versions of its popular Stratocaster and Telecaster models, among others. Originally a string manufacturing company for violins, banjos, and guitars, Fender acquired Squier in 1965 and began producing Squier guitars in 1982.