As I mentioned a couple of posts ago, I’ve been looking at some reasonably priced Strat-style guitars and home practice amplifiers ahead of starting electric lead guitar lessons in the autumn.
My main requirement is a comfortable guitar for learning blues-rock lead playing, with reasonably low action for bends and vibrato. It would be useful if it could also handle some of the fingerstyle pieces I’m learning, although that is secondary.
Here are two possibilities I've found (although there are plenty of options):
1. Squier 2023 Classic Vibe 70s HSS Stratocaster Walnut Indian Laurel Fingerboard (Pre-Owned). This is £299 and comes from a dealer with some assurance over its condition and quality.
2. Sire Larry Carlton S5 Electric Guitar in Olympic White. This is a new guitar at £349. With SSS pickup configuration.
For a straightforward home practice amplifier, I have also been considering:
3. Fender Champion™ II 25. This is £145. It appears to provide a conventional clean and overdriven sound, reverb, a headphone output and an auxiliary input for backing tracks, without being excessively complicated.
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