As a subsidiary of Fender, Squier has been producing affordable yet high-quality instruments for a very long time, and the Squier SA-105CE NA is certainly one of them. This unbeatably priced dreadnought is made from tried-and-tested woods and comes equipped with a Fender preamp. Its sound is perfect for both song accompaniment and finger-style playing, and the deep cutaway provides comfortable access to the upper registers. The headstock also features a set of robust diecast machine heads to ensure accurate and reliable tuning.
When it comes to acoustic guitars, the dreadnought shape has long been popular thanks to the loud, powerful sound with which it is synonymous, and the Squier SA-105CE NA lives up to those expectations thanks to its laminated wood body, spruce top, and solid nato neck. The latter features a stained hardwood fingerboard, and its slim-taper profile and comfortably low string action make for easy playability, a real bonus for those just starting out on the guitar. To ensure that it can be heard on stage and in the rehearsal room, the guitar is also equipped with a pickup system complete with controls for volume and tone as well as a built-in tuner, so all the essentials have been provided.
As its extremely affordable price suggests, the Squier SA-105CE NA is primarily aimed at beginners, most of whom have to get by on a tight budget. However, they get a fully-fledged dreadnought for their money, and the onboard Fender preamp means that they won't have to struggle to be heard during gigs and rehearsals. All the same, experienced musicians looking for a reliable second instrument for the rehearsal room and the stage that won't hurt their wallet would do well to check out the SA-105CE. Lead playing is also no problem, as the SA-105CE's deep cutaway provides effortless access to the upper frets.
Fender is without doubt one of the most legendary guitar and amplifier manufacturers of all time. The company was founded in 1946 by its namesake Leo Fender († 1991), whose innovative ideas brought a breath of fresh air into the musical world. His Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz Bass are not only classics – they also continue to shape the styles of musicians in countless genres to this day. Incidentally, Squier has existed as a company since the 19th century. It supplied Fender with strings right from the start, before being acquired by the company in 1965. Fender has been producing its iconic guitar and bass models at beginner-friendly prices under the Squier brand since 1982.
The Squier SA-105CE NA's dreadnought shape and cutaway provide plenty of volume and make both rhythm and lead playing extremely comfortable, so players will be fully equipped to handle every scenario - from practising at home and jamming outdoors with friends to playing amplified on stage or in rehearsal. And because the guitar's onboard preamp also features a built-in tuner, it is just as easy to keep the instrument in tune as it is to amplify it.