Best Squier T Style Guitars 2026

Premium Squier t style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Country For Blues For Rock For Punk For Indie For Alternative

BRANDS: Fender Harley Benton Squier Larry Carlton Suhr Reverend ESP Maybach Schecter FGN Ibanez PRS

Squier FSR CV 60 Cst Esq LRL MPG SHP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Squier FSR CV 60 Cst Esq LRL MPG SHP

by Squier

Indie Punk Country

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth for jazz
• Limited tonal variety

Squier FSR CV 60 Cst Esq LRL MPG SHPElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelWhite dot...

⭐ 4.7/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 598240

$483

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Squier FSR CV 60 Cst Esq LRL MPG DKR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Squier FSR CV 60 Cst Esq LRL MPG DKR

by Squier

Punk Alternative Indie

Key Feature:

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✓ PROS

• Great note definition
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

• Bridge pickup can be harsh
• Limited tonal variety

Squier FSR CV 60 Cst Esq LRL MPG DKRElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelWhite dot...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 598237

$483

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Squier FSR TM Tele DLX TGP PMT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Squier FSR TM Tele DLX TGP PMT

by Squier

Alternative Country Blues

Key Feature:

• Classic Telecaster twang

✓ PROS

• Classic Telecaster twang
• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✗ CONS

• Single-coils prone to hum
• Limited tonal variety

Squier FSR TM Tele DLX TGP PMTElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelFingerboard inlays:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 612976

$527

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Squier CV 50s Tele MN BB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Squier CV 50s Tele MN BB

by Squier

Blues Punk Country

Key Feature:

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal variety
• Less comfortable body edges

Squier CV 50s Tele MN BBElectric GuitarBody: PineBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays: black...

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 468469

$439

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Squier Affinity Tele Olympic W Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Squier Affinity Tele Olympic W Bundle

by Squier

Alternative Rock Blues

Key Feature:

• Classic Telecaster twang

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

• Bridge pickup can be harsh
• Less comfortable body edges

Squier Affinity Tele Olympic W Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Squier Affinity Tele Olympic White*Electric...

⭐ 4.9/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 579705

$275

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Squier LE Paranormal Off Tele OWT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Squier LE Paranormal Off Tele OWT

by Squier

Alternative Punk Indie

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal variety
• Less comfortable body edges

Squier LE Paranormal Off Tele OWTElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Indian laurelPearloid Block...

⭐ 4.9/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 594128

$472

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Squier CV Custom Tele BIGS SH PPG AZG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Squier CV Custom Tele BIGS SH PPG AZG

by Squier

Alternative Rock Punk

Key Feature:

• Great note definition

✓ PROS

• Classic Telecaster twang
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• Bridge pickup can be harsh
• May lack warmth for jazz

Squier CV Custom Tele BIGS SH PPG AZGElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Indian laurelPearloid...

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 619721

$560

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Squier CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG SHW - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Squier CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG SHW

by Squier

Indie Country Alternative

Key Feature:

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✓ PROS

• Great note definition
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• May lack warmth for jazz
• Single-coils prone to hum

Squier CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG SHWElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Indian laurelPearloid...

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 619708

$516

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Squier FSR TM Tele DLX GPG CDG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Squier FSR TM Tele DLX GPG CDG

by Squier

Rock Indie Blues

Key Feature:

• Classic Telecaster twang

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal variety
• Less comfortable body edges

Squier FSR TM Tele DLX GPG CDGElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelPerloid block...

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 612973

$527

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Squier Affinity Tele SH FMT CRT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Squier Affinity Tele SH FMT CRT

by Squier

Country Punk Rock

Key Feature:

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones

✓ PROS

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
• Simple, reliable electronics

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal variety
• Less comfortable body edges

Squier Affinity Tele SH FMT CRTElectric GuitarBody: PoplarTop: Flamed mapleBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Indian...

⭐ 4.6/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 594241

$270

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Squier CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG CAR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Squier CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG CAR

by Squier

Country Blues Punk

Key Feature:

• Classic Telecaster twang

✓ PROS

• Versatile for clean and dirty tones
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable body edges
• May lack warmth for jazz

Squier CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG CARElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Indian laurelPearloid...

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 619707

$516

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Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe MBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe MBK

by Squier

Rock Indie Country

Key Feature:

• Great note definition

✓ PROS

• Simple, reliable electronics
• Bright, cutting single-coil tone

✗ CONS

• Limited tonal variety
• May lack warmth for jazz

Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe MBKElectric GuitarParanormal SeriesBody: OkoumeBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 568071

$455

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Squier Affinity Tele MN 3-SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Squier Affinity Tele MN 3-SB

by Squier

Indie Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic Telecaster twang

✓ PROS

• Bright, cutting single-coil tone
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable body edges
• Limited tonal variety

Squier Affinity Tele MN 3-SBElectric guitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fretboard...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 516654

$257

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Squier Affinity Tele Thin 3TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Squier Affinity Tele Thin 3TS

by Squier

Punk Rock Indie

Key Feature:

• Simple, reliable electronics

✓ PROS

• Great note definition
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

• Less comfortable body edges
• Bridge pickup can be harsh

Squier Affinity Tele Thin 3TSElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot fingerboardNeck...

⭐ 4.5/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 594239

$298

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Squier CV 50s Tele MN BB Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Squier CV 50s Tele MN BB Bundle

by Squier

Country Alternative Indie

Key Feature:

• Great note definition

✓ PROS

• Great note definition
• Classic Telecaster twang

✗ CONS

• Single-coils prone to hum
• May lack warmth for jazz

Squier CV 50s Tele MN BB Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Squier CV 50s Tele MN BB*Electric Guitar*Body: PineBolt-on...

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 538759

$461

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How to Choose the Best T Style Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced t style guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Squier T Style Guitars 2026

Squier FSR CV 60 Cst Esq LRL MPG SHP

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Squier FSR TM Tele DLX TGP PMT

Squier CV 50s Tele MN BB

Squier Affinity Tele Olympic W Bundle

Squier LE Paranormal Off Tele OWT

Squier CV Custom Tele BIGS SH PPG AZG

Squier CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG SHW

Squier FSR TM Tele DLX GPG CDG

Squier Affinity Tele SH FMT CRT

Squier CV Custom Esquire LRL PPG CAR

Squier Paranormal Esquire Deluxe MBK

Squier Affinity Tele MN 3-SB

Squier Affinity Tele Thin 3TS

Squier CV 50s Tele MN BB Bundle

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