I love Fenders, I've been a Strat fan for years. But if you are looking at getting a cheapie Fender, get the Squire Telecaster instead of the Squire Strat- those cheap whammy bars aren't worth a crap & you'll be out of tune all of the time.
And don't forget- no matter what guitar you play, it will only sound as good as the amp you are playing it through!
Just my
