It was my only electric for a few years before I started building my very own guitars and bought a few broken ones to fix on eBay. A couple of the guitars I bought on eBay and fixed were japanese Gibson copies from the late 70's - early 80's (Burny brand) which, to me, are as good if not better than the real thing. Nov 13, 2009 #14 C. Carl Dummann TDPRI Member. It is simple to analyze the differences between the two guitars roughly. Joined Jan 31, 2009 Posts . S/n ICS10018859. Anybody got any info and/or value info? While the Classic Vibe have generic components as well, these are of more than acceptable quality, although they dont assure you that you wont need to replace them later. Thick Rosewood (Darker Color & Well Cared For). With that out of the way, I'd like to comment, adds, and stir the ot. Hand Orientation: Right. Its nice to have the big, grey Fender logo to look at on the headstock. TO NICK; You are wrong! Fender Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Classic Strat looks for an absolute steal Specifications Body: Alder Neck: Maple Scale: 25.5" Fingerboard: Indian Laurel or Maple Frets: 22 Pickups: Three Ceramic Single-Coils Controls: Master Volume, Tone 1 (Neck/Middle Pickups), Tone 2 (Bridge Pickup) Hardware: Chrome, Die-cast tuners, 2-point tremolo I have one question if anyone can give me an answer! Squier has done the same with its finishes. 2nd - Fender bought the name Squier and the string making company using it in 1965. Related Post:Fenders Failures: Ugly, Weird, or Misunderstood Guitars and Fender vs Gibson review: features, differences and secrets. The pickups, like the components, in the Fender brand guitar are better, however, the ones that come in the Squier are of very good quality. So a considerable difference in price, again due to cheaper labour and manufacturing outside of the States. Both tonewoods behave similarly to mahogany according to general opinion, that is, they are woods with their predominant tonal frequencies in the mids. I think these guitars only came it black, white, or redor at least that's all I remember at my guitar shop. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. So since I know what I purchased are US parts, it will be upgraded and built up as a David Gilmour "Black Strat" clone. Theres no better example than anyone who belives the only true Fenders are the ones made in the U.S. All others be damned. They did this with MIJ Squiers in the mid80s which a few years later were standard stratocasters and repeated the trick a bit later with Mexican product. i have both japanese fender squier series 93/94 with spaghetti logo and mim 95 the japanese one is definitely the better guitar,i gig with it often,but the mim is a good strat the body and neck are really good beidge,tuners not so though i dont really have any major tumimg problems with it.as for it mainly being played by beginners lol while irs nor my main strat,those being a usa g and l legacy,japon fender foto flame strat 97 and the afore mentioned japon squier series the mim squier series still gets playrd and ive been playing for years,my mim has staggered pole pups on when i bought not sure if they are originals but as far as i know the pups on the mim squier series are the same as the mim standard of the time only difference being tuners,bridge and scratchplate. The Chinese Affinities of this era are regarded to be of good quality when compared to either the Mexican or Korean models. 70's Style Larger Top?? I.E. every forum that i read states that they only came with a one ply, by the way, i love it. I own one and it is such a great sounding instrument, feels like the real deal (because it is). I've had 4 of these over the years. I plan to replace it with a 3 ply. Thus, we will analyze the Stratocaster of the Fender Player Series line from Mexico -MIM- and the Squier Classic Vibe line made in China. As we can see the Squier Stratocaster Classic Vibe made in China really are great instruments that are very close to the Fender. anyanybody can tell me this type of squier? According to internet lore, these guitars were the same American bodies and necks the base Mexican Standards used, but with Japanese or Korean electronics. I compared the two for quite a while through a fender amplifier. V ery Rare High Gloss Black Painted Headstock?? Not all had Squier bodies some had locally made Standard series bodies. All 90s MIM necks and bodies were CNC cut in the US. as well as improve your user experience on our pages and show you personalised ads (learn more). Typically, the "Squier Series" Stratocaster is a Fender guitar, roughly on a par with the current Mexican Standard. Since the last thing that we want is disturbing your diet But which one to choose, Fender or Squier? Standard Stratocaster Squier Series (1994-6/1996) MEXICO - Squier Standard Series, "Black Label Series" MODEL NUMBER 013-3600- (Color#): rosewood 013-3602- (Color#): maple 013-3620- (Color#): rosewood, left hand - Only (506), (580) finish BODY Body Material: Poplar Body Finish: Polyurethane Body Shape: Stratocaster NECK Neck Material: Maple However, the Classic Vibe also come with this type of Alnico Fender Designed pickup, which is a huge improvement over the rest of the Squier lines. The four main Stratocaster models available from Squier range in price from around $180 to $500. These had bodies and necks made with Fender supplied 1957 and 62 templates and PuPs using a Japanese invented Alnico/Ceramic hybrid magnets and they were all HAND WOUND! Verkaufe E-Gitarre Squier by Fender Stratocaster + Roland Cube 60 Verstrker funktioniert.,E-Gitarre Squier by Fender Stratocaster + Roland Cube 60 Verstrk in Niedersachsen - Buxtehude. "I recently purchased a Squire that was made in the Cail.plant when the Mex.plant was burned to the ground,all the numbers match,it is a E 9 series which means it was made in USA in 1989 and there were only a couple of thousand made in USA between that few months until they rebuilt the Mexican plant,from early 89 to to 90 and that model was a N90 made in USA,Mine was a closet find with all the case goodies a set of strings from 89 a leather strap that still looks brand new and the original". Only original part remaining is the claw. I have played professionally and for enjoyment. But of course all of this occurred several years after yours was made. Even between the high-end and low-end Fenders, their qualities change a lot. At the time Fender used its overstocked American cut necks and bodies to construct the "Squier Series." That's the head stock. RelativePitch56. We have no technical specifications for this productbut your help will be much welcomed, Other names: Mexican Standard Stratocaster squier series. This instrument is from the mid-90's and is overall in very good condition. However, it must be clarified for that group of guitarists who consider that vintage-type tremolo bridges sound better than modern two-pivot bridges. Thus the higher quality parts and construction of the Fender will allow the instrument to age better and allow one to be more selective about what to change and what to keep. Even the springs are replacement. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for FENDER SQUIER STRATOCASTER STANDARD RED BURST. Last Updated on September 2, 2022 by Play Guitar Notes. Mine has very small frets. Currency: However, when we talk about fingerboards made of other wood, neither of them has Indian Rosewood anymore. Old body, new neck is my precription. And the neck just feels awesome. A great range of musical instruments ideal for any beginning guitarist or bassist. We did not wait for a law to make us respect our members and visitors' privacy. -the tuning machine holes weren't drilled to 25/64", -the bridge mounting isn't drilled for 2-point tremolo. For a couple years, Squiers were even made in the US by two undisclosed companies that Fender has hidden well. Although, Fender also make some particular models in the countries where the Squier are built: Indonesia, China and Korea. She's still all original from 1992 and is as "stratty" as it gets. I don't know the technical term but they taper smoothly down to the edges of the neck which make for very smooth playing. The Squier uses alternative woods, except for the necks, which are also maple. $499.00. This isn't necessarily so, as not all "Squier Series" guitars are thought to have had the black logo on the ball of the headstock. $849.99 Or $36 /month^ with 24 month financing* Limited Time. Here we will take a look at the true differences between the Fender Stratocaster and Squier Stratocaster that really exist, and what dont. . There are small blemishes on the guitar, but nothing major. With classic and often copied models such as the Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster, Fender guitars are omnipresent in the music world. I recently acquired one of the Korean Cor Tec Squire Series FENDER Strat. Mine came with dime-sized 500k pots. Thanks. Tokai, Fernandes etc, below the 50k yen level) during the 70's and 80's. Firstly I think for those who are new to Fender and Squier guitars, it's worth giving a quick overview of the differences between the two brands. BUY A GUITAR THATS affordable. I bought a 1989 replaced the pickups mojotone texas pickups fender tuners on of the best necks i have ever played squireq1 stratocaster the best guitar love it. PLEASE do better research before you claim to offer an article that only gives far too many incorrect facts. What is the value that you would price it at ?? The Squier Classic Vibe series captures the authenticity of original Fender designs in a "greatest hits" collection of models that are easy on the eyes and ears, easy to play, and impossible . However, it must be demystified and clarified that although there are many detractors of basswood, the reality is that it is a more prejudiced than objective position. Dr. Squier. All the forum peeps keep say is "Man this Squier Series Strat is really great! Fender Player Series Stratocaster Great guitar in great condition, I have to get it rid of because I have too many instruments Single coils in the neck and ., 1308726327 . 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles I have the same 1/2 inch long indentations in the neck pocket also. See other items 1997 Squier stratocaster made in mexico 1 watched in the last 24 hours Condition: Used Price: US $359.00 $32.40 for 12 months with PayPal Credit* Buy It Now Add to cart Best Offer: Make offer The confusion with basswood comes because there are also other species of wood which are incorrectly called basswood. I replaced the bridge with a $30 genuine Fender standard bridge and that it! Clearly this is a Squier. I have been playing for 40 yrs and will play against any other guitarist of my caliper with my Fender Squire anytime. It has the big Fender Logo in either gold or silver script with black outline (guitar is at home so can't recall which) & tiny little Squire Series on the ball. However, if it was on a true par, then the guitar could not have been sold as a budget model. The Fender Mexico, on the other hand, have many components that are the same as those used in the economic ranges of the United States. Covered by our 12 Month Pre-Owned Guitar Warranty. I have to say that this Strat "squier series" '94 is very pleasant to play. I've got several of each and love them, i just recently bought a Squier by Fender "Stratocaster" from what i believe is the early nineties. Either way, this has meant many a person has bought a "Squier Series" guitar without really realising it. The rest of the Squier series, such as the Bullet and Affinity, feature ceramic magnetic bar singlecoil pickups.