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What is it that makes a Fender Stratocaster so expensive compared to a Squier Stratocaster?

Stratocasters

• Why this topic?

Fender vs Squier

• Price difference

• Physics point of view

• Materials

Which of the following do you think is true?

A

The Fender is 3 times as expensive as the squire

B

The Fender is 5 times as expensive as the squire

C

The Fender is 4 times as expensive as the squire

D

The Fender is 6 times as expensive as the squire

Research question & method

• How did I answer this question?

  
  

  • Sound quality

  • Material quality

  • Material cost

Physics point of view

• Waves

  • Composite waves

    
    

• Frequency spectrum

  • Building blocks of a composite wave

  • Components of the sound

Wave 2

Composite wave (also named complex waves) - Combination of waves of various frequencies and amplitudes

Wave 1

Simple wave - frequency and amplitude is constant

Formula composite wave

Frequency spectrum

Fundamental frequency

≈0,16 kHz

First harmonic overtone

Overtone (non-harmonic)

Undertone (cannot be harmonic)

What kind of wave is this?

A

A complex wave

B

A simple wave

C

A complex wave

Conclusion of research

• Difference in sound quality

  
  

• Difference in material cost

• Difference in material reliability

Reflection

Points for improvement:

• Cooperation

• Procrastination

• Planning

Positive points on PWS:

• Procrastination after 1st deadline

• Communication with supervisor

  • Implementing feedback

If you were to buy a guitar, which one would you buy? A Squier or a Fender?

Questions?

Sources used in research

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Fender Player Stratocaster 3-Color Sunburst PF. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.bax-shop.nl/elektrische-gitaren/fender-player-stratocaster-3-color-sunburst-pf  

Giancoli, D. C. (2008). Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics (4th ed.). Pearson Prentice Hall.

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Pierce, J. R. (1983). The Science of Musical Sound. Scientific American Books.

Pro Sound HQ. (2023). Squier vs Fender guitars: What's the difference?. Retrieved from https://prosoundhq.com

Pulgar, raphael. (2023, 1 May). The Different Types of Electric Guitars Explained. Retrieved from https://www.gearank.com/articles/electric-guitar-types/ 

Reverb. (2023). Fender vs. Squier: The differences that matter. Retrieved from https://reverb.com

Rossing, T. D., Moore, F. R., & Wheeler, P. A. (2002). The Science of Sound (3rd ed.). Addison-Wesley.

Yamaha Corporation. (n.d.). The Structure of the Electric Guitar：What kind of instrument is an electric guitar? Musical Instrument Guide. Retrieved from https://www.yamaha.com/en/musical_instrument_guide/electric_guitar/mechanism/

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