My new (used) Squier...pics included.

Telecaster Joe · June 24th, 2007, 06:33 PM

Here she is a 1999 Squier Standard Series Stratocaster HH in a wierd purple color. I know it looks kind of blue in the pictures but it is purple.

I got it as part of a trade at a local shop just the other day. The story goes like this. A while back I bought a used Gibson SG Special which had a killer sound but, it had a huge neck. Since I have Carple-tunnel syndrome it has been hard for me to play on such a fat neck. For the past 6 months the poor SG just sat around. So, I decided to see what I could get for it.

To make a long story short I traded the SG for a Fender Hotrod Deville 212 and I got the guy to throw in this Strat to seal the deal.

I am really impressed with this guitar. I normaly would not go for a Strat with humbuckers but I figured that since I was giving up my only humbucker ax that I would go for it. Aside from the strange color it really is a cool guitar.

Does anyone know what this color is called? I also included a pic of the serial number so, if anyone has any info (like what factory made it and what thier track record is) that would be cool. THANKS!

EDIT: I added a pic that was taken indoors. For some reason it looks blue outside. But it is purple.

maestrovert · June 24th, 2007, 06:46 PM

it looks like Fender's Midnight Blue to me on my monitor....perhaps it's a Frankenstein/partscaster w/Squier neck ?

Telecaster Joe · June 24th, 2007, 06:59 PM

No, it is totally PURPLE. It just looks blue because I took the pics with my cell phone (no digital camera).

I think it's all original because the dates on the neck heel and pocket are within a few months of each other.

voodoostation · June 24th, 2007, 07:20 PM

I believe it's called "galactic purple". I think.

fenderix · June 24th, 2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by voodoostation

I believe it's called "galactic purple". I think.

+1! In the "Winter 99" edition of Fender Frontline, they call indeed the purple colour on the Squier Standards "Galactic Purple" - colour code 591.

Telecaster Joe · June 25th, 2007, 01:59 AM

Galactic purple. Thanks.

It is a strange color. I'm thinking of making it look even more wierd by installing a couple of Steve Vai-ish Dimarzio Evolutions (maybe green and yellow) along with a few different colored knobs and switch tip. It's just a thought though.

maestrovert · June 25th, 2007, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Telecaster Joe

Galactic purple. Thanks.

It is a strange color. I'm thinking of making it look even more wierd by installing a couple of Steve Vai-ish Dimarzio Evolutions (maybe green and yellow) along with a few different colored knobs and switch tip. It's just a thought though.

weird pickguards from www.coloriffic.com can be fun too, these are design #52 "Paint Swirl", also available for Teles.....

Telecaster Joe · June 25th, 2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by maestrovert

weird pickguards from www.coloriffic.com can be fun too, these are design #52 "Paint Swirl", also available for Teles.....

Wow. They have alot of cool pickguards. I can't seem to find the price list though. How much was yours? If you don't mind me asking.

maestrovert · June 25th, 2007, 02:48 PM

right 'bout $20 ea

Telecaster Joe · June 26th, 2007, 03:38 AM

How well do they stand up to wear and tear?

How long have you had them?

maestrovert · June 26th, 2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Telecaster Joe

How well do they stand up to wear and tear?

How long have you had them?

no problems at all with fit or finish.....
i haven't tried to scratch 'em, but after a couple year's worth of use, i really can't find any marks.....

June 24th, 2007, 06:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Telecaster Joe Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 449	My new (used) Squier...pics included. Here she is a 1999 Squier Standard Series Stratocaster HH in a wierd purple color. I know it looks kind of blue in the pictures but it is purple. I got it as part of a trade at a local shop just the other day. The story goes like this. A while back I bought a used Gibson SG Special which had a killer sound but, it had a huge neck. Since I have Carple-tunnel syndrome it has been hard for me to play on such a fat neck. For the past 6 months the poor SG just sat around. So, I decided to see what I could get for it. To make a long story short I traded the SG for a Fender Hotrod Deville 212 and I got the guy to throw in this Strat to seal the deal. I am really impressed with this guitar. I normaly would not go for a Strat with humbuckers but I figured that since I was giving up my only humbucker ax that I would go for it. Aside from the strange color it really is a cool guitar. Does anyone know what this color is called? I also included a pic of the serial number so, if anyone has any info (like what factory made it and what thier track record is) that would be cool. THANKS! EDIT: I added a pic that was taken indoors. For some reason it looks blue outside. But it is purple. Last edited by Telecaster Joe; March 12th, 2008 at 06:52 PM..

June 24th, 2007, 07:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
voodoostation Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Midlothian, Va Age: 36 Posts: 562 2 Photos	I believe it's called "galactic purple". I think. __________________ "'Til the pawnshops were packed like a backstage party, hangin' full of pointy, ugly, cheap guitars. And the youngun's all turned to karaoke, hangin' all their wishes upon disregarded stars. -DBT"

June 24th, 2007, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
maestrovert Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 8,024	it looks like Fender's Midnight Blue to me on my monitor....perhaps it's a Frankenstein/partscaster w/Squier neck ?

June 24th, 2007, 06:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Telecaster Joe Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 449	No, it is totally PURPLE. It just looks blue because I took the pics with my cell phone (no digital camera). I think it's all original because the dates on the neck heel and pocket are within a few months of each other.

June 25th, 2007, 01:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Telecaster Joe Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 449	Galactic purple. Thanks. It is a strange color. I'm thinking of making it look even more wierd by installing a couple of Steve Vai-ish Dimarzio Evolutions (maybe green and yellow) along with a few different colored knobs and switch tip. It's just a thought though.

June 25th, 2007, 02:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
maestrovert Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 8,024	right 'bout $20 ea

June 26th, 2007, 03:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
Telecaster Joe Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 449	How well do they stand up to wear and tear? How long have you had them?

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