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| leadowner australia |
Pre-1996 dating is approximate. Japanese Squiers: For Japanese serial number dating see Fenders site. The Japanese MIJ Squiers were made by FujiGen up to 1997 and the Japanese CIJ Squiers were made by Tokai and Dyna from 1997. Mexican Squiers: M stands for Mexico, the second character refers to the decade: N represents Nineties (1990's). And the first number following is the year. So, for example 'MN8' = made by Fender at Ensenada Mexico in 1998. USA Squiers: USA Squires are very rare and usually have a E serial number and were made for less than a year spanning 1989 and 1990. Korean Squiers: C refers to Cort, V refers to Saehan(Sunghan), S was already taken by Samick so Saehan(Sunghan) used V instead (Saehan(Sunghan) made the Vester guitars). Those made by Cort are the most desirable. The second character refers to the decade: N represents Nineties (1990's). And the first number following is the year. So, for example 'CN6' = made by Cort in 1996 and 'VN6' = made by Saehan(Sunghan) in 1996. Exceptions: Pro-Tone Series (solid ash bodies) had serial numbers with either a) no preceding letters and 7 digits, with the first number being the year, or b) starting with KC for Korean Cort, followed by 2-digit year. Stagemaster Deluxe (neck-thru maple necks with basswood wings), and the Double Fat Tele Deluxe (all solid mahogany with set necks), with serial numbers starting with KC for Korean Cort, followed by 2-digit year. There were also some KV (Korean Saehan(Sunghan)) serial numbers followed by 2-digit year. The KC and KV forms are apparently associated with the change to Crafted in Korea. So, post-1996 models only would have this form of serial number. Six-digit serial numbers with no preceding letters, with the first number being the year. Squier II's could not possibly have been assembled before 1987/88, as these represent the transition to Indian and then Korean production, and all the ramifications of such (the serial numbers can be off by years for these particular axes, and neck dates may also be misleading). The S and E Squires seem to be from the late 1980's/early 1990's and don't seem to have a reliable serial number system for dating. Some Squier II's were made in India around 1989-1990. A lot of the Squier II's had a plywood body. Chinese Squiers: YN: Y = Yako (Taiwan). The second character refers to the decade N = Nineties (1990's). And the first number following is the year. So, for example 'YN6' = 1996. This form is associated with Made in China Affinitys (with the standard body thickness of 45mm/1.75). CY: Y = Yako (Taiwan) C = China. CY is followed by 2-digit year. CY appears on most models produced in China, and is by far the most common form. These forms are apparently associated with the change to Crafted in China, so post-1996 models only would have this form of serial number. Some Chinese Gretsch's use a CY serial number. YN is associated with 'made in china' rather than 'crafted in china' and 1996 was the year they swapped to 'crafted in china' and mostly CY prefixes. Miscellaneous Chinese serials: CD, CT, CJ, NC: C = China, the first number following the serial number prefix is the year. Probably made by Yako (Taiwan). Squier serial numbers beginning with CA are made by Axl China. Indonesian Squiers: IC = Made in Indonesia by Cort (solid agathis from 1998), followed by 2-digit year. IS = Made in Indonesia by Samick. Bullet Series (plywood), followed by 2-digit year. Indian Squiers: Some Squier II's were made in India around 1989-1990. Some recent Squiers are being made in India. (This message was last edited by leadowner at 06:07 AM, Jul 18th, 2007) | |
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| metulmykul Australia hell this is fun |
+1! | |
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| Rand-O-Monium Jax,FL USA 'Scalloped & Stickered' |
What about a MIK with an E9(Strat)? | |
| Ausquier Australia |
I reckon all this needs compiling into a Squier FAQ. Its a pity there is no official Squier history. | |
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| cfender USA |
This was part of a Strat Pak that came with a Squier Champ 15 amp. Anyone know what CJ actually indicates? I called Fender. They had no clue. | |
| faelup Germany/Europe Fender Lite Ash Nature Strat |
Black Squier logo with silver outlines ... Squierlogo, then beyound small made in korea, beyound the black serialnumber beneath the squierlogo stands stratocaster beyound that stands by Fender Look at the picture (This message was last edited by faelup at 05:28 AM, Jun 15th, 2007) | |
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| texasb5 Texas, USA New Strat (& Tele) fan |
That may be Mexico?? I think that logo looks cool. Edited to add: What does it say below the Squier logo? Korea? (This message was last edited by texasb5 at 09:33 AM, Jun 15th, 2007) | |
| oil rig USA / SLC 51, 2, 3, 4.. |
It looks like is says 'Made in Korea' to me. I've never seen a headstock with that many decals on it. Original? | |
| Ausquier Australia |
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| faelup Germany/Europe Fender Lite Ash Nature Strat |
The S-Serial Strats Ausquier mentioned, I know .. had one by myself ... give it away as a present for christmas 2.5 years ago ... had it since 1996 ... build march 1989 according to the neckfootstamp. | |
| WireDog Contributing Member **** Baghdad See Eternity today, in your Chevrolet... |
They are sold as a Strat-pac with a little Squier 10W amp. They are black with a three ply WBW Pickguard, 21 frets, small headstock, 6 point trem, and non-staggered ceramic pups. Many, including mine, have really nice frets and necks. I've A/Bd mine with an Affinitie, and they are very different. The CAE's rosewood slab is thinner; the saddles are different, the frets were carefully rounded at the ends, to name a few. There is an EXCEPTION that I saw last year in a shop in Regensburg, Germany. It was a CAE prefix, Three Tone Sunburst, 22 frets, and 2 Point trem. The frets weren't real nice. So I'm thinking there are export lines intended for different locations, or the factory that does CAE's has gone through some changes. Thanks for compiling this great list, leadowner! (This message was last edited by WireDog at 05:17 AM, Jun 17th, 2007) | |
| Trucking704 Contributing Member USA |
Any info on those? | |
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| Ausquier Australia |
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| Ausquier Australia |
I don't know what year the MIC and MII Squiers kicked off, but it would have to have been after 1994 I reckon. Anyway I will scan and post on my website when I get a chance. BTW a lot of the Standard Fender models at this time are listed with Poplar or Basswood bodies. Including reissues like Jazzmasters and Mustangs. So again I have to assume that the 'Classic Stratocaster shape' bodies are either out of any old parts bin or ply. Sorry about the long post, it was alot of reading;-) |
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