Why a Squier Mini Stratocaster? Versatility, quality and classic tones. While some think it's best for kids to start out learning guitar on an acoustic, the fact is that the learner is going to want to play the music they love - that's what will keep them interested. If it's electric, you've got to go with the classic Strat! This guitar, whether 3/4 sized like these minis or a full sized guitar, offers the most versatility and best playability for beginning players. The strat has 3 single coil pickups with a 5-way switching system, so tones from country twang to thicker blues and rock can all be achieved easily. These come in a variety of colors and always get a free set up from our in-house luthiers too so you know it'll play perfectly.